Title: The Early Favorite: Spacious Lakefront Retreat with Private Dock, Water Access Game Room, and Views! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Early Favorite: Spacious Lakefront Retreat with Private Dock, Water Access Game Room, and Views! Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and balcony ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84140000/84137400/84137355/8d5ee9a7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84140000/84137400/84137355/c4d84bcc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84140000/84137400/84137355/80f07c33.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84140000/84137400/84137355/634fc68f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, table tennis, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84140000/84137400/84137355/6351816a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Experience lake life at The Early Favorite, a premium property with a private dock and 2-story patio overlooking Lake Hamilton. With multiple dining and seating areas on both floors of the patio, you can enjoy the views while entertaining friends and family inside or out. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 123650 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Air conditioning - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Early Favorite: Spacious Lakefront Retreat with Private Dock, Water Access Game Room, and Views! Looking for a great deal? Discounts are automatically applied based on your length of stay—whether it’s 7 nights, 28 nights, or more! No need for promo codes or requests. The total price you see includes your savings, so you can book with confidence. Discounts may display differently across booking platforms, but rest assured, they’re built into your final price. The early favorite for a reason! This is a premium property in a perfect location for a week on the lake or a weekend at the track. You are only minutes away from Central Avenue and Oaklawn Racing and Casino. You'll have the tough choice of entertaining friends and family inside or out, because both spaces are so great. This house has everything you need! On the 1st floor, there are 3 king bedrooms, 2 baths, kitchen, living room, and dining area. The bottom floor has 1 king bedroom, 1 bunkroom, 2 bathrooms, a second living area, a kitchenette, and a game room with ping pong and a pool table! The house is located on a very quiet part of the lake and has multiple dining/seating areas on both floors of the patio! The boats and jet skis portrayed in these pictures are not available to use or rent during your stay. Thank you for understanding. ~The Property~ 3,650 Sq FT | 5 BR 4 BA Lake Front House W/ Private Dock, 2-Story Patio, Gameroom & More | 3.0 Miles to Oaklawn | 5.1 Miles to Hot Springs National Park Sleeping Arrangements for The Early Favorite (Maximum Occupancy 12): Bedroom 1 (1st Floor) - King Bed (Bathroom Attached) Bedroom 2 (1st Floor) - King Bed Bedroom 3 (1st Floor) - King Bed Bedroom 4 (2nd Floor) - King Bed (Bathroom Attached) Bunkroom (2nd Floor) - Twin XL, Twin XL, Twin, Twin Outdoors - 2-Story Patio, Private Dock, Gas Grill, Multiple Sitting and Dining Areas to enjoy this amazing back yard, Kayaks and Paddle Boards Available with Life Jackets, Cornhole (Baggo) Boards Indoor Living Area - Large Comfy Seating, Recliners, Smart TVs, Dining Table, Board Games, Puzzles, Books Kitchen: Updated and Fully equipped with Cookware, Microwave, Blender, Keurig coffee maker, Crock-Pot, + all Cooking Essentials. General: Free WiFi, Washer/dryer, Linens and towels, Keyless Entry, Central heating and air conditioning, Complimentary toiletries, Iron/board, Cleaning essentials ~The Location~ Located On Lake Hamilton: Boating, Fishing, Swimming, Kayaking, Canoeing, Jet-Skiing, Watersports, Ouachita River Access, Marinas W/ Boat Rentals. Hot Springs Marina (2.0 Miles Away) has a pay-per-use boat ramp. Very short boat ride to the boat dock HOT SPRINGS NATIONAL PARK (5.0 miles): Hot Springs National Park Visitor Center, Bathhouse Row, Quapaw Bathhouse, Hot Springs Mountain Tower, Gulpha Gorge Trail AREA ATTRACTIONS: Hot Springs Central Avenue Historic District (5.3 miles), Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort (3.0 miles), Gangster Museum of America (5.1 miles), Garvan Woodland Gardens (8.8 miles), Ouachita National Forest (61.8 miles), Lake Catherine State Park (13.1 miles) McClard's BBQ (5.0 miles) FAMILY DAYS: Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf (2.7 miles), Mid-America Science Museum (8.8 miles), Magic Springs Theme and Water Park (7.4 miles) Hot Springs Off-Road Park (14.6 miles) AIRPORT: Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport (58.3 miles) \-- POLICIES -- \- No smoking \- No events, parties, or large gatherings \- No Pets \- Must be at least 25 years old to book \- Additional fees and taxes may apply \- Photo ID may be required upon check-in Note: Lake Hamilton and Catherine get their water levels drawn down from Nov 1st - March 1st each year, which makes some coves and boat docks un-accessible during these months. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 4 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Smart TV - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Gas grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the mountains - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Billiards/pool table - Fishing - Kayaking - Mountain biking - Paddleboard - Shopping - Table tennis - Casino nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Swimming nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Unit size: 3,650 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33720000/33714200/33714171/eb424cc2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 5,000 sq. ft. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 11240 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C34.45882%2C-93.04577&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=oJIyXxOUynCvBdwZtfWArib84s4=) Hot Springs, AR #### What's nearby - Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort - 7 min drive - 5.8 km - Hot Springs National Park - 9 min drive - 9.4 km - Hot Springs Convention Center - 9 min drive - 7.6 km - Garvan Woodland Gardens - 9 min drive - 9.0 km - Bathhouse Row - 10 min drive - 8.3 km #### Getting around - Malvern Station - 30 min drive - Hot Springs, AR (HOT-Memorial Field) - 11 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬4 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive - ‪Chipotle - ‬4 min drive - ‪Olive Garden - ‬5 min drive - ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Early Favorite: Spacious Lakefront Retreat with Private Dock, Water Access Game Room, and Views! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Early Favorite: Spacious Lakefront Retreat with Private Dock, Water Access Game Room, and Views!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Early Favorite: Spacious Lakefront Retreat with Private Dock, Water Access Game Room, and Views!? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Early Favorite: Spacious Lakefront Retreat with Private Dock, Water Access Game Room, and Views! located? > Located in Lake District, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Central Bowling Lanes, Family Fun Park, and CHRISTUS Dubuis Hospital of Hot Springs. Hot Springs Mall and Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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