Historic Treasure Near Downtown/Oaklawn/Hiking Trails
House in Hot Springs, AR
12 guests · 5 bedrooms · 5 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
About this house rental
The Vaughan Palmer House, built in 1902, is a breathtaking home registered in the Quapaw-Prospect Historic District of Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas. This grand old home sits high on a foothill overlooking Hot Springs National Park and is perfect for wedding parties, family occasions, girl's weekends, guy's golf trips and more. Share the history, enjoy all Hot Springs has to offer and make memories with your family and friends.
Minutes away from the entrance of Arkansas National Park and beautiful hiking trails, Bath House Row, Oaklawn Race Track and Casino, Hot Springs Village offering 7 resort style golf courses and Garvin Woodland Gardens (a botanical wonder and must see). This area boasts The Arlington Hotel, shopping, art galleries, restaurants and more. Lake Hamilton and Lake Ouachita, Magic Springs Theme and Water Park and Pirates Cove Golf Adventure Park are just 15 minutes away.
Minutes away from the entrance of Arkansas National Park and beautiful hiking trails, Bath House Row, Oaklawn Race Track and Casino, Hot Springs Village offering 7 resort style golf courses and Garvin Woodland Gardens (a botanical wonder and must see). This area boasts The Arlington Hotel, shopping, art galleries, restaurants and more. Lake Hamilton and Lake Ouachita, Magic Springs Theme and Water Park and Pirates Cove Golf Adventure Park are just 15 minutes away.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Hot Springs, AR
££££
Reviews
10.0
This beautiful historic property had everything you could need: plenty of silverware, condiments, coffee, and all the comfort of home not to mention this place is beautiful. i’ve been with Vrbo for more than 15 years and this is by far the best place we’ve ever stayed. I would highly recommend it for families.
10.0
THIS HOUSE WAS A HOME! The monument you walk through the door you will feel right at home! It was so beautiful and clean, the rooms were so big and spacious and well decorated I REALLY LOVED EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS HOME. We can’t wait until our next visit.
10.0
The rental was everything advertised and more. All my expectations were met and surpassed.
10.0
Gorgeous 120 year-old home! I had my 3 adult children and their spouses, one 12-year old and one 20 month old. Perfect and still more beds available! The house is so big with plenty of room and bathrooms, kitchen fully stocked, beds are very comfortable, beautiful yard with great location!! The 12 year old loved the basketball net! The host is so quick to respond and left us a very nice welcome basket of goodies. I don’t think we could have picked a better home for our family and the location was central to everything. If we ever return to Hot Springs, I would definitely rent this home again!!! HIGHLY recommend!!!
10.0
This was our second time here. Plenty of space for all age groups. We love the historic feel of this home. Within walking distance to several restaurants. We hope to return again!
10.0
We absolutely loved this house, everything was as stated and as expected. the view was fabulous. Everyone felt at home and comfortable. Would stay again and recommend to friends.
10.0
We are a small friendship/prayer group that comes together every year for a 3-day retreat.
This was our 3rd year to stay at this property. It is absolutely perfect for us! There is room for all 8 of us. The beds are super comfortable. The kitchen has pretty much everything we need - and well organized. The décor is beautiful. Wendy, our host, is so, so easy to work with.
If there was anything not absolutely perfect, it would be that the wi-fi signal was weak. It was there, but would drop.
We can't wait to go back next year!
10.0
This property was amazing. Wendy is the best host I have ever known. The house was fully stock with alll the nescessary items you need, all the paper products, plenty of towels, coffee, creamer and 2 coffee pots. The rooms are really spacious. The ice maker at the wet bar is amazing. The Sun room and the front porch was me and my husband's favorite. I would recommend this property to anyone. We will come again.
10.0
The house was amazing, makes you feel like you are at home. I had a birthday dinner for my husband with some of his friends and wives. They all loved the atmosphere of the house, they said it was so inviting. The only thing we did not like was that our time was short. Not a single one of us wanted to leave. One of the couples wanted me to contact the owner to see if they could purchase the couch, then said hell the house too. We really enjoyed this place. We will be going back soon.
10.0
Very wonderful place to stay with family members.
10.0
The property is just as pictured on website. The rooms are huge, the house is huge and beautifully decorated. There were 5 adults, which included 1 couple. Everyone had his/her own space.
There are 4 areas I feel could be tweaked but did not affect the superior rating. 1. The incorrect network is listed to connect to WiFi. It wasn't until day 2 we figured it out. 2. There are 2 doors (bedrooms downstairs) that need repair. The knobs comes off when pulled. This was frightening when it happened as it made me feel I did something wrong. 3. The information sheet states to clean refrigerator out upon departure, but the doors are full of left over condiments/items from previous guests. 4.The 'master bath', there were leftover shampoo bottles and Dove shower soap left in the shower from a previous guest I assume. They were used bottles. As I stated these are minor things that should be addressed, but not show stoppers by any means. I would definitely stay here again without hesitation. Wendy the property owner is very quick to respond to messages which is very personable.
10.0
We were looking for a safe and centrally located space with comfy beds and this was the perfect place.
10.0
The owner of this property is a wonderful communicator and keeps in contact with you. The property manager is just a text away. The house is indescribable - such beauty and character everywhere. A beautiful stay for 12 women. Thank you for sharing your home with us!
10.0
The house is fabulous! Well furnished with comfortable beds for everyone; well stocked with condiments, etc for cooking; well located for sightseeing; and well managed by Wendy and Rhonda. If we ever visit HS again…this is where we would stay.
10.0
We rented this home for a long weekend for a family gathering halfway between our home cities. The house is stunningly beautiful and has everything you could need to cook meals and feel at home. It was immaculately clean when we arrived. There was enough space for everyone to relax and not feel on top of each other, but also plenty of space to gather. The location is great, in a historic area and walkable to downtown if you feel up for it. A Catholic church is just a couple blocks away so we were able to walk to Sunday mass. Wendy was sweet to tell me where the games and things my kids might like to play with. There is a basketball hoop out back and they had fun playing all weekend. We felt safe in the neighborhood. A perfect stay. Thank you!
10.0
Wonderful, homey downtown stay
This property was the perfect spot for my family (total of 8 adults + baby) to enjoy a 3-day weekend. Wonderful house with lots of character. Impeccably clean. Excellent location. Book here.
10.0
The house was beautiful and had everything we needed.
Totally great
10.0
Beautiful property
Loved this property. House is gorgeous and very well equipped. Would definitely stay again.
10.0
We absolutely loved the house! It was spacious and clean. Would stay there again!
5 star!
10.0
Can't wait to go back!
The 8 of of ladies LOVED this property! The house is beautiful. Lots of attention had been paid to all the details. The beds were all extremely comfortable. Wendy was quickly responsive to any questions. We all want to spend our retreat weekend here next year.
10.0
Amazing house!
Such a beautiful historic home! We were amazed they entrusted such stunning furniture and decor to strangers. She even had it decorated for Halloween and a basket full of snacks. Highly recommend and hope to get to stay again.
10.0
Lovely family trip
We rented this home for a family vacation with my husband's family. The adults and kids all enjoyed the aesthetic and space, both in and out. Thank you!
10.0
Relaxing
The property was so nice. A very peaceful setting.
10.0
FMBC WOMEN'S MINISTRY RETREAT 2021
WE ABSOLUTELY LOVED OUR STAY!! The Palmer House is one of the most beautiful properties we've ever seen. From the authentic architecture to the beautiful decor of this beautifully restored property, it took our breath away! The kitchen was gorgeous! Fully stocked, modern appliances. Master bedroom HUGE! The house provided everything we could desired, setting the perfect atmosphere for our event. Very spacious! The rooms were immaculate. Our favorite spot was the Sunroom. You could spend all day in that room, never leaving the tranquility. Breathtaking. Due to COVID restrictions, our group had to cancel our trip in 2020. But for each of us, the weekend was well worth the wait. Customer Service was top notch. Wendy was very responsive to all our needs. Thank you so much for creating such an oasis away from home. Sincerely, all the well rested ladies of FMBC Women's Ministry :-)
10.0
Great Girl's Weekend
The property was just as pictured and was perfect for what we needed. Everyone was comfortable, we had good indoor and outdoor gathering places, and we had a GREAT time. The kitchen is well-stocked, the furniture is nice and is comfortable, the water pressure is FAR better than I'd have expected in a 100+ year old house.
It's very well-maintained and Wendy is a great host.
10.0
House was Wonderful!
The house was everything we needed for a large group in town for a family members wedding. So beautiful, clean and spacious!!
10.0
Great House for a Family Reunion
Everything about this house was wonderful! We had everything we needed and then some. The kitchen and bathrooms were well supplied and the property was spotless when we arrived. The location is close to great restaurants and shopping. The owner was so helpful and attentive which made us feel even more welcome. I would most definitely stay here again! We traveled from 4 different states to have a family reunion and it was definitely a trip to remember.
10.0
Best House for Family Gathering
We held our Family Reunion here in this Beautiful house and it was one of The Best Reunions Ever!! Everyone had so much fun and the best part was that everyone was able to spend so much more time with each other since we didn’t have to travel and meet at several locations! The owner & manager we wonderful to deal with and made you feel like family!! Would rent this again if we are able to have another reunion here!! Thanks so much for an Amazing Experience and keeping up a Beautiful Historic House!!
10.0
WONDERFUL!
This home is absolutely beautiful but still feels like a home. The owner is super friendly and quick with any questions. Everything was perfect and supplied more then any other VRBO we have stayed in.
10.0
Amazing property
This home had plenty of areas for gatherings and family conversation. The host had the property decorated and fully stocked with unexpected items like coffee, detergent, spices…
Beautiful home!
10.0
Great stay!
We really enjoyed our stay in this historic home! We love Hot Springs, and we loved how close (within walking distance) the house was to downtown. It was super clean and the owner/host was extremely helpful and communicative throughout the process. Thank you for sharing your home with us!
10.0
Great Wedding Venue!
Our family loved staying at the historic Vaughn-Palmer house for our daughter's wedding. It was very clean and tidy and smelled nicely scented instead of musty. It worked great for adults downstairs and teens upstairs. The mattresses and pillows were really comfortable. There were enough chairs for a gathering of 20. The sunroom is a great early morning hide-out. The kitchen and laundry room were outfitted with everything we needed. The only thing lacking was that I was unable to correspond with the owner about what was available for use for the wedding such as pitchers, tablecloth, silverware, etc. I am not sure if that is a VRBO policy or an oversight that my question was not seen. Turns out they had everything, but I had packed up an entire SUV of serving things (and just needed 2 bowls). I also would have liked the dead bushes and trees trimmed, but I know the deep winter freeze has put all of us in the south a bit behind. We can just edit out the dead limbs from the photos. The lawn was freshly manicured and looked lovely for the photos. Overall, the venue was great, the owner was helpful upon check-in and with questions during the stay, and it was a nice location in downtown Hot Springs: easy to pick up breakfast food for the wedding party just minutes away. Many thanks to the owner Wendy and her housekeeper Rhonda.
8.0
Wonderful wedding weekend
I can’t say enough about our amazing stay at this beautiful home! Us and part of our wedding party stayed at this home as well as where we had our rehearsal dinner for our destination wedding in hot springs! The hosts are some of the nicest people ever!! Would def recommend can’t say enough about how perfect our wedding weekend went!! This home is absolutely beautiful!! And perfect space for large group!
10.0
Weekend getaway
We loved this house and all of its beautiful character! Very soon the yard will be bursting with beauty! We were very comfortable and Wendy was amazing to communicate with! Cannot think of one thing we needed that was not here!
10.0
Lovely historic home
Great family weekend home!
10.0
Awesome place !
All was good , no issues- will come back - plenty of room -
10.0
Girls Trip
Gorgeous historical home, super clean, and decorated for Halloween!!! We loved everything about! They had a complete coffee bar, and all the condiments and spices you could ask for. We will definitely be coming back.
10.0
Such a fabulous property!
Wow! Is an understatement. We simply loved this house from the minute we walked in. Our family of 5 stayed with another family of 5 and absolutely enjoyed every minute. The house and history of the home is amazing and it’s so spacious that no one was ever in anyone else’s way. There is lots of bedroom and living space and has something for every age range - adults and teenagers down to 4yr olds. The property is centrally located to the activities we wanted to do (lake, fishing, national park, downtown, etc).
The property owner, Wendy, is so gracious and was very helpful every step of the way. We will definitely be going back and I have told several friends about the property already as well.
10.0
I'm so happy we chose the Vaughn-Palmer House for our wedding!
We recently decided to have our wedding at the Vaughn-Palmer House. I'm SO glad we did! I absolutely fell in love with the house as soon as I saw it for the first time. Wendy, the owner, is incredibly kind and easy to communicate with. She made a lot of recommendations to help me with planning my wedding and I could tell she genuinely cared. The house is gorgeous and feels warm and inviting while also feeling elegant and upper scale. I love the details and character of this 1902 home. The layout was perfect for my wedding and I wouldn't have changed a thing.
10.0
The White House
This house was beyond perfect for us... didn’t want to leave felt comfortable and at home...
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Hot Springs?
The average price for a rental in Hot Springs is £147 per night. This rental is £260 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Historic Treasure Near Downtown/Oaklawn/Hiking Trails. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Historic Treasure Near Downtown/Oaklawn/Hiking Trails pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Historic Treasure Near Downtown/Oaklawn/Hiking Trails?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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