Immerse yourself in Hot Springs' architecture, art, authors and history in this spacious 3 bedroom, 1.75 bath brick home on an oversized, quiet lot, 1 block from the National Park Pullman trailhead and 1 mile from the National Park Visitor's Center, downtown, spas, boutique shopping, restaurants, theaters, art galleries, bathhouse row and Northwoods Trails.
1937, 3 bedroom, 1 + 3/4 bathroom, 1,642 square foot, renovated brick bungalow in the heart of Historic Uptown Park Avenue featuring a collection of local art and authors. Close to all that downtown and the National Park have to offer!
OUTSIDE SPACE: Private, off-street parking for multiple vehicles, boats, trailers or RVs. Enter the fully fenced backyard through a decorative gate below a canopy of mature oaks along an antique brick pathway into a seemingly secluded grotto patio featuring a gas grill and outdoor furniture.
LAUNDRY/GEAR STORAGE: The backdoor opens into a bright and airy enclosed back porch with washer, dryer, utility sink and plenty of room for fishing, crystal digging, biking or hiking gear. An old fashioned clothes line is steps away to dry swimsuits and towels after a fun day at the lakes or thermal water spas.
KITCHEN & DINING: The kitchen is well equipped for baking, cooking, grilling and serving great food together. Enjoy a meal with family and friends in the stylish dining room or have a casual bite at the sun room bistro table. Coffees, teas, sugar/substitutes, creamers, coffee bean grinder, 2 drip coffee makers, French press, tea kettle, convection wall oven, cook-top range, microwave, refrigerator/freezer with ice maker, dishwasher, toaster, hand mixer, storage space so much more. Ample space for your groceries in the refrigerator, freezer and pantry.
LIVING & SUN ROOMS: Relax at the end or beginning of the day in the cozy living room or the sunny enclosed front porch. Pour a cup of coffee, tea or cocktail and a good book, or challenge friends and family to classic board games. The living room includes built in blinds, black out curtains, a turntable and records, over a dozen board games, cards, a selection of books, 55" HD Smart TV with Netflix and basic cable, and area activity brochures and trail maps.
PRIMARY BEDROOM SUITE: The primary suite offers a queen sized pillow top bed, comfy linens, 42" Smart TV with Netflix and basic cable, built in vanity, dresser, spacious walk-in closet, shoe and luggage racks, ceiling fan, built in blinds and black out curtains. Private en suite bathroom includes sink, toilet, 2-person jetted Jacuzzi tub, hair dryer, bath robes, Turkish cotton towels, white noise device and various toiletries. Note: There is a shower in the main bath, but only the tub in the en suite.
SECOND BEDROOM: On the opposite side of the house, the second queen bedroom with pillow top mattress is a quiet respite overlooking the shaded front yard. Closet, clothes cube, TV with basic cable, luggage rack, chair, ceiling fan, built in blinds and black out curtains.
THIRD BEDROOM & OFFICE: The third bedroom includes a business desk, adjustable leather office chair, 6 easy access surge protected outlets, 6-device charger, and a twin day bed with twin trundle bed. Closet, clothes cupboard, kids toys and games, luggage rack, iron, ironing board, full length mirror, ceiling fan, built in blinds and black out curtains. Note: You must pass through this bedroom to enter the private primary suite. It's a 1930's bungalow thing.
FULL BATH: A tankless hot water heater ensures everyone gets a hot shower in the morning. Shower, porcelain tub, dual-flush toilet, hair dryer, first aid kit, plenty of plush towels and various toiletries for convenience.
WI-FI & TV: Whole house Wi-Fi with extenders for front and back yard access. The living room and primary bedroom suite include a Smart TV with Netflix and various cable channels. The second queen size bedroom includes a TV with cable channels. You can use your own passwords to log into other streaming services.
PETS: Up to 3 well-behaved, house broken dogs of any size and any breed welcomed. The backyard is fully fenced. Trails, parks, downtown and many nearby restaurants are dog friendly! Bona fide Service Animals welcomed! Non-dog pets, non-dog therapy animals and non-dog emotional support animals should be discussed in advance to ensure their comfort, safety and suitability at the Harrell House. Thank you!
EV: High-speed DC electric car charging station with CCS/SAE and CHAdeMO plugs located less than 1 mile from the house. 2 free charging stations are also nearby.
SECURITY: There are 2 motion activated exterior cameras located on the property that record activity 24/7. One faces the front yard and the other the driveway; they actively record movement and audio in the front yard and driveway only. The cameras do not view or record any activity inside the home or the private, fenced backyard.
NEIGHBORHOOD: The neighborhood is walkable and bike friendly with a community craft coffee shop and a variety store for last minute items only 3 blocks away. Sheltered, ADA accessible bus stop 2 blocks away. The house is 1 block from the Pullman Trail for hiking and biking through the National Park to 11 miles of scenic Sunset Trail (hiking only) and 30 miles of IMBA designed Northwoods Trails (hiking & mountain biking).
Within 1 mile of the house: Hot Springs National Park, downtown, boutique shopping, restaurants, Bathhouse row, spas, art galleries, hiking and biking trails, marked bike lanes.
Within 3 miles of the house: Farmers' Market, Convention Center, Majestic Baseball Fields, National Park's Gulpha Gorge, Cedar Glades Park disc golf, off-leash dog area and RC plane field.
Less than 10 minutes drive: Majestic Park baseball fields, Magic Springs amusement park, Oaklawn Race Track.
Within 20 minutes drive Mid-America Science Museum, crystal digging, Garvan Woodland Gardens, and Lakes Ouachita, Catherine and Hamilton. Approximately 1 hour drive to Crater of Diamonds State Park where you get to keep what you find!
We're happy to answer questions you might have about the home, neighborhood or what to see, do and eat around town!
The entire home, front and back yards, and private driveway are available to guests.
Self check-in using electronic keypad or we can meet you personally upon request. We're 5 minutes away whenever you need us. Guests have full, private use of the home and property.
The Park Avenue community, or Uptown as it is known to locals, is a hip and historic, friendly, diverse, revitalizing, medium-density, residential neighborhood adjacent to downtown/bathhouse row with a mixed-use central corridor of locally owned and operated small businesses, mid-century motor courts and a couple of late 19th century mansions. Densely canopied side streets with more modest craftsman, cottage and bungalow homes lead up to the national park lands at the edge of the Ouachita mountains that surround the area.
You are likely to see deer, raccoons, squirrels, wild birds and a well-fed groundhog or two.
HIKING/BIKING: 1 block from the house the moderate .65 mile Pullman Trail for hiking and biking leads through the National Park crossing over Sunset Trail (10 miles hiking only) and ends at the Northwoods Trails (30 miles of hiking and biking).
Grab a cup of coffee or tea and a light bite to eat at Red Light Roastery 3 blocks from the house; or last minute items at a variety store down the street. Visit David F. Watkins Memorial Park 5 blocks from the house to see a day-lighted portion of the 1890's Hot Springs Creek Tunnel that runs for 3 miles under the city - very cool. Or, follow the architectural tour included in the house welcome book to see great examples of Art Moderne, Victorian, mid-century and other National Register worthy styles throughout the neighborhood.
The home is 1 mile (3 minute drive or 20 minute walk) to downtown and the Hot Springs National Park Visitor's Center. The neighborhood is walkable and bike friendly. The National Park Pullman Trailhead, a .65 mile hiking and mountain biking trail, is a short walk/ride from the Harrell House, and connects to the Sunset Trail (11 miles hiking only) and the Northwoods Trails (30 miles hiking and biking).
Uber and taxi services are available to/from the house.
Hot Springs' Intra-City Transit system has a sheltered ADA-accessible bus stop 2 blocks from the home. Public transit can be used Monday through Saturday to access downtown, bathhouse row, many area attractions, shopping, the Farmers' Market, the Greenway Trail (multi-purpose), and the National Park.
High speed EV charging station located 10 blocks from The Harrell House. 2 free charging stations (limited plugs and availability) are located within 1.5 miles.
Hot Springs Memorial Field Airport (HOT) is 20 minutes from the house with Southern Airlines daily direct flights to/from Dallas (DFW) and Memphis (MEM) with Enterprise rental car onsite. Little Rock (LIT) airport is a 1 hour drive with all major rental car companies and airlines.
A Live Like a Local guidebook of our favorite restaurants, trails, theaters, events, daily activities, lakes, spas, theaters, live music venues, sightseeing spots, gift shopping, and plenty of area brochures and maps are provided. We want you to fall in love with Hot Springs as much as we have. Let us know how we can help you plan your perfect getaway to our beautiful town!
House rules:
No smoking inside including cannabis, cigarettes and vaping, but it's okay outdoors.
No parties or events.
Extra daytime visitors must be discussed with and approved by us in advance to remain in compliance with city ordinances.
The home sleeps 6 maximum including babies, toddlers, children and youth. Reservations should be made for the full number of overnight guests, please. Extra unregistered overnight guests are not permitted.
Please let us know if you are traveling with a dog.
