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Welcome to Old Bear Creek

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 84866 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Royal, AR
  • Lake Ouachita
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Hot Springs National Park
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Hot Springs, AR (HOT-Memorial Field)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Double Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

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

About this property

Welcome to Old Bear Creek

Come experience beauty with a touch of wilderness. Nestled on a hilltop, along bear creek and just 10 minutes from Lake Ouachita and Lake Hamilton. Private and gated 4-acres, makes Old Bear Creek perfect for a destination family vacation. With 2 living areas there is plenty of room for everyone, so bring the whole family.

Property manager

Debbie McGrew
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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Please request Information and pricing on events.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50
Note from host: Please request Information and pricing on events.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Royal

Royal is home to this holiday home. Bathhouse Row is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Ouachita and Hot Springs National Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort or On Target Indoor Firing Range.
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Royal, AR

What's nearby

  • Lake Ouachita - 12 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Hot Springs National Park - 22 min drive - 20.9 km
  • Hot Springs Convention Center - 27 min drive - 28.4 km
  • Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort - 28 min drive - 27.1 km
  • Bathhouse Row - 28 min drive - 29.2 km

Getting around

  • Hot Springs, AR (HOT-Memorial Field) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Saddlebags Saloon & Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Patty's Down the Road - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burl's Country Smokehouse - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Royal Ridge Weddings - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Whiskers Bar & Grill - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Welcome to Old Bear Creek have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Welcome to Old Bear Creek pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Welcome to Old Bear Creek ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to Old Bear Creek ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Welcome to Old Bear Creek located?

Situated in Royal, this holiday home is steps from Ouachita National Forest and within 6 mi (10 km) of Lake Ouachita and Spillway Public Use Area. Brady Mountain Public Use Area and Crystal Springs Public Use Area are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matt H.

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

Excellent Time

We had a wonderful experience at this beautiful cabin. Minutes from our marina at Crystal Springs we were easily able to make it back and forth. Everyone also loved the pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda L.

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

Awesome amenities and plenty of room to relax.

We had a wonderful stay at Old Bear Creek. The home was clean and so much room. We enjoyed having multiple tables .. we played many games of dominos and other games. The pool was wonderful! Then at night we hung out on the patio and watched the Perseid meteor showers! We hope to return next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

abigail c.

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

Absolutely Perfect!

The house and amenities MORE than met our expectations, and communication with the owners was easy! This was the 13th year of our families vacationing together, and everyone agreed this was the best house we’ve rented so far! Hopefully schedules line up so we can rent this house again next summer! 😃
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adelle P.

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

Perfect Vacation

We just returned from a wonderful week with family visiting from England at old bear creek. The house is perfect. Plenty of room for a big family or group of friends to come together or enjoy quiet time alone in the many well thought out spaces in the home. A lovely pool outside (a couple of floaties, pool towels and an airpump included) and lots of outdoor dining/lounging options. House is very clean and beautifully decorated. Kitchen is well equipped and big enough to make meals for the family. Beds are super comfortable (one is shorter than the other and would be perfect for a child or shorter adult) water pressure in bathrooms is very good. The many thoughtful touches around the house (coffee flavors, scented candles, lotions) makes it just perfect. You will not regret a stay here. We'll definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Great Spot!

Huge house with lots of space and amazing wrap around porch. Super clean when we arrived, easy check-in, nice appliances, new TVs, and ample kitchen supplies. Pool was nice and clean with some extra rafts and an inflator available. The game room downstairs was really fun with air hockey, bags, ping pong, and TV. Our two kids thoroughly enjoyed running all around the place. Everything seemed to be well kept and actively maintained. Location was nice and quiet, but not too far a drive from activities in the area. There's a dollar store near by with basics and a few restaurants too. We had a crazy heavy hail event that damaged the water line at the house and the host came to help troubleshoot and get it fixed promptly. They stayed in communication and were helpful and friendly. Fortunately, the covered parking saved our car from damage. We had a great stay, would definitely do it again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lois H.

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

Great for our large group!

The lodge was great! It could fit a lot more than advertised. I was worried about the pool being warm enough because it isn’t heated, but it was wasted worry, the pool was perfect and the kids played in it the entire time! The location was great for going to lake Hamilton, running to the store, hunting crystals, etc. The house was great for having multiple areas for puzzles, games, movies and hanging out to all occur without interfering with each other. We even had a storm one night where we turned off all the lights and just watched/listened from the wrap around porch…super cool. We did have to run to the store the first night and grab a few essentials for the kitchen…like trash bags, ziploc containers, detergent and wash cloths/sponges, kitchen towels, etc…but those items are always an unknown until you get there. But, overall the house was perfect for what we needed and was larger and more accommodating than we expected.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

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