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Lakefront Retreat Private Peninsula, Kayaks, Paddle board, Covered boat slip

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An open wooden door leading to a deck with a view of a lake and trees.
A bathroom with a double vanity, two sinks, a large mirror, and a chandelier.
A kitchen with white cabinetry, a large island, and pendant lighting.
A spacious living room with a sectional sofa, a pool table, and a fireplace.
A bedroom with a bed, a TV, a ceiling fan, a dresser, and a window.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Paddleboard available
    A rare find — hit the water on a paddleboard right here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Waterpark access
  • Gas barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Hot Springs, AR
  • Place, Lake Catherine State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Hamilton
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Garvan Woodland Gardens
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hot Springs, AR (HOT-Memorial Field)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden

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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 Lake Catherine State Park and Hot Springs National Park, while Garvan Woodland Gardens and Magic Springs and Crystal Falls are popular area attractions. Family Fun Park and T-Rex Laser Tag are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing and cycling.
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Hot Springs, AR

What's nearby

  • Lake Catherine State Park - 5 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Lake Hamilton - 8 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Garvan Woodland Gardens - 10 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Central Bowling Lanes - 12 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Uptown Hot Springs - 14 min drive - 17.7 km

Getting around

  • Malvern Station - 18 min drive
  • Hot Springs, AR (HOT-Memorial Field) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Mr. Whiskers - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Retreat Private Peninsula, Kayaks, Paddle board, Covered boat slip pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lakefront Retreat Private Peninsula, Kayaks, Paddle board, Covered boat slip?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Retreat Private Peninsula, Kayaks, Paddle board, Covered boat slip?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Retreat Private Peninsula, Kayaks, Paddle board, Covered boat slip?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Retreat Private Peninsula, Kayaks, Paddle board, Covered boat slip located?

Located in Lake Catherine, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Lake Catherine State Park, Garvan Woodland Gardens and Anthony Chapel. Lake Hamilton and National Park Medical Center are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an awesome stay! We will be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed all the space and the location was close to everything we wanted to do.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice property, quiet and secluded. House has everything we needed. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and great hosts!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and view.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very well equipped and we had a great time staying there. It was a nice bonus that things like dishwasher pods and laundry pods were provided. My kids especially enjoyed the kayaks, pool table and air hockey table. My son now wants a new mattress because he slept so well while we were there. The views of the water all around were lovely.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location

Beautiful place, very spacious and in a great location. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was wonderful trip and a real beautiful place in a great peaceful spot
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place that provided privacy for the whole family. Kids enjoyed kayaking and fishing everyday. Highly recommend place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet Lakeside Getaway

Beautiful property in a perfect location surrounded by lake views. Large well appointed home with everything you will need to have a relaxing and fun stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sibling getaway

This home has so much character. Beautiful views and a fishermans dream as it is right on Lake Catherine.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Big Views at The Big House

Wonderful Memorial Day weekend stay with friends. Rain & river fog made it a dreamy, home away from home stay. Thanks for sharing your peninsula.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Week

Perfect
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
The house was stocked well enough and the beds were comfortable. Host communication was decent. The peninsula was private and quiet. The area driving up to the house is bad. Not just lower income homes, which would be fine, but abandoned and decapitated homes with tents out from and a ton of trash. This isn't the hosts fault, just something to be aware of. The gate into the property never closes so that was a security concern for us. Half the windows in the home didn't close or lock properly so I spent about an hour trying to fix them all. The house is elevated but we still
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Nov, 2025
Hello Stacie, Thank you for your feedback. We have never had any issues with security. We have found it best to leave the gate open as guests tend to forget the code and brake the gate. I am sorry the site of other peoples living conditions on the way in to the property bothers you. Our neighbors have been nothing but kind. It is my wish that our guests show them kindness as well.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
The house overall has no maintenance. Dirty grillSticky table Sink light doesn’t workLimited pots and pans Poorly stocked kitchenToilet paper sucksCabinets don’t closeBroken tileDisposal backs upHammock rottenOutdoor Table brokenBroke light bulbs Laundry room light fixture doesn’t workShower curtain still brokenTrash can brokenNo saltFor the price paid unfortunately i wouldn’t recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Nov, 2025
Hello Erin, I am so sorry to hear this now. If you had mentioned any of this to me during your stay, I could have rectified the situation immediately. Yes, we have a tile on the outdoor table that is broken. We have a ordered a new table. The disposal was fixed as soon as our cleaners notified us. Again, I could have fixed these things immediately. The Hammock is not rotten. It has a few stains on it from the pine trees that it sits under, but it is not rotten. We use it every time we are there. In fact, it is one of my favorite spots on the property. Shower curtains are easy to reinstall when they fall. Again, I could have fixed that for you, if you had mentioned it during your stay. We strive for excellent service, but we cannot fix things we do not know about.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at the Big House! We stayed for 6 nights and brought our dog. The house is spacious and the beds were comfy. Loved the big kitchen and master bathroom and the huge closet. My husband worked comfortably at the desk a couple hours a day while I was able to enjoy the rest of the house and not bother him.The deck was enjoyable and I read outside with a mimosa and a great view. It was nice that the dog could be out with me and I didn’t have to worry about her getting out. The views out the windows were stunning. The house is situated perfectly to take advantage of the best views and I spent a lot of time just looking out the windows and enjoying the wild life. We used the kayaks and floated right off the property every day. It was very easy to get in the water. The property is located very close to state parks and other points of interest. We enjoyed them as well. The hostess was very helpful. We highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful Perfection!!

PERFECTION!!! Wanted to take my parents away for a quiet and relaxing quick break at the lake. The Big House at Cape Catherine was beyond what we even hoped for. The house is beautiful and inviting, it felt like home as soon we arrived. It was clean, stocked with necessities, and adorably decorated. My parents loved sitting on the balcony decks listening to the water and watching the ducks. The peninsula was private, quiet, and peaceful. Although we didn’t venture out into the water, there were plenty of water equipment (kayaks, canoes, etc.) available. Our host, Laura, was wonderful to deal with. She responded quickly to all of my questions and was incredibly helpful. Highly recommend both the Big House and Laura as a host. We hope to return to the Big House on Cape Catherine for a longer stay in the future!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug, 2024
Thank you Michelle, I'm so glad you and your parents enjoyed your stay. We look forward to hosting you again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet Stay in Large House

Reserving & checking in was an easy process. Though the 4 PM checkin time is late & emphasized in each communication. The later check in was part of the reason I did a 4 star rating. The other reasons was because the property could be better kept up. Several of the landlord special projects are starting to fail. There are many tiles loose & grout missing as well as electrical issues throughout the house. The shower curtain wouldn’t stay up & ended up falling on me. One of the bathrooms is just a bath, which isn’t ideal for 3 adult couples & the master bathroom doesn’t have a door. The property allows dogs, which is great but it does smell like dogs & could be cleaner. Driving to the house, the neighborhood is a little rough but we hardly saw anyone & had a quiet stay. It is a beautiful property. It has multiple houses to rent out, which would be great for large gatherings. Just keep in mind that may mean you’re sharing the property. There are a lot of cameras on the outside of the property, while I appreciate the security, but it did always feel like we were being watched. We really loved that each of the rooms had a king bed for each of the couples so everyone felt like they got a good room. The guys loved the air hockey & pool tables. The huge decks were great & cushions were in good condition to sit on. The kitchen was well stocked with appliances & even some seasonings if you needed them. Overall everyone was pleased with our stay & would come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Apr, 2025
Hello Whitney, Thank you for your feedback. You would be please to know that the outlets in the bathroom are now working. With the flood we had the week prior to your stay, a breaker failed and needed to be replaced. I am sorry about the tiles. It is on our list of maintenance issues that need completing. I am glad it did not ruin your good time. Yes, "Cape Catherine" is a peninsula with 3 houses and an RV. Guests can rent all 4 units or just one of them. With 3 separate docks and 1,700 feet of shoreline, there is plenty of room for everyone to spread out and enjoy themselves. We has purchased and installed a new shower rod and are confident it will hold. We hope you and your crew come back to enjoy everything The Big House at Cape Catherine has to offer soon. Laura
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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