Our Happy Place! 4 bedrooms 2 baths home on Lake Catherine, with private dock

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A deck with a grill, outdoor seating, and a view of a lake with boats.
A wooden dock leading to a body of water, a house in the background, and a fenced yard with outdoor furniture.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, large windows, and a ceiling fan.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a red rug.
A hallway leading to a dining area with a wooden floor, a ceiling fan, and framed pictures on the walls.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Hot Springs, AR
  • Place, Lake Hamilton
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Central Bowling Lanes
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Magic Springs and Crystal Falls
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hot Springs, AR (HOT-Memorial Field)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

First floor

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Upstairs

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Hot Springs

Located in Lake Catherine, a neighbourhood in Hot Springs, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Hot Springs National Park and Lake Catherine State Park, while Magic Springs and Crystal Falls and Garvan Woodland Gardens are popular area attractions. Travelling with kids? Consider Family Fun Park and T-Rex Laser Tag. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Hot Springs, AR

What's nearby

  • Lake Hamilton - 6 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Central Bowling Lanes - 7 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Uptown Hot Springs - 9 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Magic Springs and Crystal Falls - 9 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Hot Springs National Park - 9 min drive - 15.1 km

Getting around

  • Malvern Station - 22 min drive
  • Hot Springs, AR (HOT-Memorial Field) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mr. Whiskers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Our Happy Place! 4 bedrooms 2 baths home on Lake Catherine, with private dock pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Our Happy Place! 4 bedrooms 2 baths home on Lake Catherine, with private dock?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Our Happy Place! 4 bedrooms 2 baths home on Lake Catherine, with private dock?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Our Happy Place! 4 bedrooms 2 baths home on Lake Catherine, with private dock?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Our Happy Place! 4 bedrooms 2 baths home on Lake Catherine, with private dock located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of National Park Medical Center, Magic Springs and Crystal Falls and Garvan Woodland Gardens. Family Fun Park and T-Rex Laser Tag are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time at this lovely home by the lake, it was clean, quiet, spacious, and served our needs during a quick spring break trip. Great location too as it wasn’t too far from town and all we needed to do in the area (Oaklawn horse races!). The hostess was very helpful and personal answering any questions and with the check in process. We would love to come back sometime!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2026
So glad you all had a nice time. You all were great guest and are welcome to come stay again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful place to stay

Couldn't be happier with our experience. The property was exactly what we needed for our week long stay. The owners were amazing about answering questions and making sure we enjoyed our stay. Great place to go for a lake vacation. Will definitely stay here again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jun, 2022
So happy you all enjoyed yourselves. You all are welcome to come stay again. It makes us smile to hear how everyone has such a great time with their families at our lake home. Making family memories, love that.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

my stay

nice lake house for the family get together. plenty of things to do when your in town and at the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul, 2025
So glad you all had a nice time. You are more than welcome to come stay again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Recommended

Great cottage with new finishes and plenty of space for all ages. The deck is great and the kitchen well equipped. We enjoyed ourselves!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jun, 2024
So glad you all enjoyed yourselves. You all are welcome to come back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Eclipse Fun

Amazing time here. The owners answered all question timely and stayed in contact before and dueing the visit. Close to downtown Hot Springs and plenty of room.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Apr, 2024
Glad you all enjoyed your stay and the weather was nice
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Place

Nice and clean. We enjoyed the new fire pit. The kids loved swimming off the dock and a paddle boat ride. Plenty of beds and dressers. Nice big and well stocked kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May, 2022
So happy you found everything you needed in the kitchen. We try to have everything one might need. You all are welcome to come stay again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Happy Place!!

We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves!! A great home and location for families! Hosts were very responsive to our questions. The dollar general right down the road was very helpful for any random items we forgot or ended up needing. Lake Catherine is beautiful and was a great meeting point for our family that lives across three states (Kansas, Oklahoma and Florida)!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug, 2021
So happy you all had a good time. You and your group are welcome to come back again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family trip to Lake Catherine

We love Lake Catherine! We were in Arkansas for a family reunion in Malvern. This house was an awesome fit for our family group. The kids swam a lot. We even rented a party barge from the state park marina and played on the sand bar. This is definitely some place we'd rent again and recommend to friends & family - there were Stewart's, Morris' and Ray's - 3 generations in all!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar, 2020
So glad you all enjoyed yourselves. You all are welcome to stay at our home again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Family Time

We had two families that stayed in this house. It was plenty big for all of us. The cove was nice & quiet also had great neighbors. Then kiddos had fun swimming. The neighbors were awesome! Thanks to the owners for always responding quickly to any question I had. Thanks again for allowing us to stay in you beautiful home.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul, 2022
So happy you all had a great time. We like all of our neighbors too. Lake memories are the best. You all are welcome to come stay again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer Vaca

Cozy house situated on a cove just off the lake. The dock was well equipped with bumpers; we enjoyed leaving the boat in the water for the week. The fire pit was great for s'mores and visiting in the evenings. The property owners were readily available to answer questions, although we only had 1. The kitchen was well equipped for cooking. We would/will stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug, 2024
Great guest. Happy you all enjoyed your family time. You all are welcome to come stay again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love place.

Property is great for our 10 girls. Water was very cold. But we got in anyway. House was very nice. Note to answer any question you may have. Very helpful. Owners are super nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jun, 2021
Thank you. Glad you girls had a nice girls trip.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Stay that met our large family needs and more!

This property was perfect for our family of 12. There was plenty of room for every to sleep comfortably. The added extras like board games, Play Station, Paddle Boat, Corn Hole and Outdoor Connect 4 and Yahtzee kept everyone busy and having fun at the property. We had everything we needed to cook breakfast and grill. The location was ideal for short drive to both downtown and Magic Springs! The Property Owners were friendly and kept in contact to make sure we had everything we needed for the stay. I will definitely recommend this property to our family and friends!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug, 2022
So happy you all had a good time and enjoyed the outdoor games we added. You all are welcome to come stay again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise

This was the perfect getaway! A home that had all the essentials as you we’re away from your own. Close proximity to several state parks, grocery store, and convenient store. We even extended our stay by two days. I will miss my morning coffee outside on the deck overlooking the lake. Diane was so easy to talk to and made herself available through our stay. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Apr, 2021
So glad you all had a good time with your family. You all are more than welcome to come stay again and make more memories.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Little Hideaway

My family and I enjoyed our stay. This house was a bit smaller than what we usually rent each year, but we enjoyed our stay! The house was clean and presentable. We had a small hiccup about the parking when we got there, but we got that corrected very quick. I would suggest maybe adding TVs to each room. Other than that, everything was great for our family! Thanks for allowing my family to stay in your home!! -Yulonda W
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jul, 2022
Glad you all enjoyed your stay. You are welcome to come stay again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring Break 2023

We had a great time. The house was clean and had everything we needed. Everything in Hot Springs was about 10 minutes away and easy to get to. Diana was responsive and answered all my questions. She was easy to get a hold of and was willing to make sure the house had what we needed. We have 5 kids and the house easily accommodated the 7 of us. We enjoyed using the fire pit and even a cold dip in the lake. Next time we want to come back when the lake water is warmer so we can enjoy the lake more. Definitely would stay here for a second time.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2023
So happy you all enjoyed yourselves. Most definitely come back in the summer when the weather and lake water is much warmer. We would love for you to do that. Cleaning girls said to thank you for leaving our home so clean and helping them by doing a load of laundry. You all are more than welcome to stay again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Loved It!

The house was updated nicely. Plenty of room for two families with lots of kids. The kitchen was equipped with everything anyone could need. Located near attractions and stores. The owners left little notes on how to operate remote controls for the TV and dish Network. The beds we're sooo comfortable. The outlets didn't work on the pier. We had to use an extension cord for our radio. Such a great relaxing time!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar, 2020
So glad you all enjoyed yourselves. The outlets are new on the dock and I talked to electrician and the breaker switch was off because they didn't get completely done before you all arrived. They will be working this week. Sorry about that. Hope you all can stay again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great lake house

My wife and I came over with another couple that are friends of ours, each of us having 2 boys. There was plenty of space for our families with room to spare. We loved having the deck on which we could sit and drink coffee and look at the lake. There was a dock with a paddle boat available, but we didn't really take advantage of that as the weather was still a bit cool. The owners were very responsive and we had no issues during our stay. Would love to rent this lakehouse again during warmer weather when we could take advantage of the lake. Would highly recommend!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar, 2020
you and your group are welcome to come back and stay again. Love to hear everyone had a good time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a great place!!!

It had been years since we had a friends and family vacation. This place…this hidden gem…was the perfect spot. There were 11 of us, and no one had to sleep on a couch or in the floor. There was plenty of space inside for meals, as well we used every inch of the large back deck. The kids even had a cornhole tournament on the deck one evening. At Diane’s suggestion, we rented a boat from Lake Catherine Marina, and drove it right up to the house (dock) to pick everyone up. It was a perfect day. Since this home was so close to everything Hot Springs, we also took in The Escape Room downtown, Magic Springs, the casino, and a variety of eateries. Diane was very quick to respond to our messages, and seemed to truly care that we enjoyed our vacation. We will definitely be back, and send referrals.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept, 2023
We are so happy you all had a great time and enjoyed your stay in Hot Springs. Vacations with family and friends are the best times. You all were great guest too. So respectful of our home. You took great care of it while you were there. You and your family are welcome to stay again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
really enjoyed it
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay. The kids absolutely loved fishing and jumping/swimming off the dock.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun, 2026
So glad you all had a good time. You all are welcome to come back and stay again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean, Well Stocked, and Well Managed

Our party of 10 (ages 4 months to 50 years) had a wonderful experience at this lake house. It was impeccably clean. There was room for everyone to sleep comfortably. The kitchen is well stocked for cooking. Diana was available, communicative, and very pleasant leading up to and throughout our stay. The house is cozy. The yard and dock are great. The paddle boat is a lot of fun. The neighborhood is quiet and calm. The next door neighbors were very friendly and welcoming. 10/10 would recommend highly!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May, 2022
So glad you all enjoyed yourselves and found everything you needed in the kitchen. Our cleaning girls are wonderful, they go above and beyond for us. You all are welcome to come back and make more memories.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful, relaxing, clean and comfortable

We had a great stay! The house was very clean and comfortable, and it was perfect for our group of adults and several kids. The view of the lake with the hills in the background was beautiful to look at every morning and evening. The house had everything we needed. The yard is great for kids as well. It was too cold for us to swim but it was easy to access life jackets and the dock if it had been warmer. It was only a 15 minute drive to all the attractions of Hot Springs. The host was responsive and kind. Definitely recommend this house!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May, 2022
Happy you all enjoyed your stay. You do need to come back when warmer so you can enjoy swimming in the lake. You all are welcome to come back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Holiday

Our host was FABULOUS! While Diana wasn't actually in town, she kept in touch and made sure all of our needs were met. Everyone loved the house - especially our grandchildren! They played upstairs and downstairs and ON the stairs! The kitchen was well equipped and we were able to make a fairly traditional Thanksgiving meal with no trouble at all. Such a blessing!!! We would absolutely recommend this lake house and it's owners. Couldn't have asked for a better experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Dec, 2021
So glad you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving. You all are more than welcome to come back. Hope you all have a Merry Christmas.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Little Gem

By far the best host I have ever had through VRBO. The house is in the perfect location. Close to everything you need but still on the peaceful lake Catherine. We did not have one complaint about this property. Everyone was also pleased with how comfortable the beds were, including the bunk bed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jul, 2021
So glad you all had a nice, comfortable time. You and your group are welcome back any time it’s available. Thank you so much for adding the gumbo pot and recipe for gumbo to our kitchen. I’m sure other guest will enjoy it too.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

wonderful time

We just stayed at My Happy Place. The owners are so nice and very easy to reach for advice. We had never been to Arkansas. Our family of 6 adults and kids ranging from 5 -13 really enjoyed the house, lake and the surrounding area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
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