Lakefront Cabin | 8 Minutes to Oaklawn Track/Casino
5.0
Outstanding(36 Reviews)House in Rockwell, AR
6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
About this house rental
Drive down a canopy of crepe myrtle trees to the quintessential lake cabin. Upon entering the great room, you'll immediately notice the beamed ceilings and stacked stone fireplace that create a warm, yet open environment. A sunken den with half-timbers overlooks the lake. 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms complete the private areas. Don't miss the large deck, covered boat dock, sport court and grilling area.
The main cabin of the house was built in the early 1900’s. The cabin was originally a one room hunting cabin with a fireplace and a wood burning stove. The cabin pre-dated the lake and sat about a mile away from the Ouachita River on a ridge above Stokes Creek. When the Carpenter Dam was finished in 1931 forming Lake Hamilton, the little hunting cabin, was fortunately located well above the water line, thus becoming a lakefront property. In 1952, the property owner built a three story structure incorporating the original cabin and adding, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen, a small living room, and a basement.
The property was owned by U.S. Senator and former Arkansas Governor David Pryor and wife, Barbara for approximately 30 years before we purchased the property in 2012. Rumor has it Al Capone fancied the cabin for poker games along with his cronies. If only the walls could talk!
The original cabin warmly greets you as you enter the front door, and the woodsy aroma of a 120 year history of peaceful memories and healing experiences takes you to a special place that instantly feels like home.
We provide two stand-up paddle boards, canoe, kayak, sport court for badminton or corn hole and giant Jenga.
The main cabin of the house was built in the early 1900’s. The cabin was originally a one room hunting cabin with a fireplace and a wood burning stove. The cabin pre-dated the lake and sat about a mile away from the Ouachita River on a ridge above Stokes Creek. When the Carpenter Dam was finished in 1931 forming Lake Hamilton, the little hunting cabin, was fortunately located well above the water line, thus becoming a lakefront property. In 1952, the property owner built a three story structure incorporating the original cabin and adding, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen, a small living room, and a basement.
The property was owned by U.S. Senator and former Arkansas Governor David Pryor and wife, Barbara for approximately 30 years before we purchased the property in 2012. Rumor has it Al Capone fancied the cabin for poker games along with his cronies. If only the walls could talk!
The original cabin warmly greets you as you enter the front door, and the woodsy aroma of a 120 year history of peaceful memories and healing experiences takes you to a special place that instantly feels like home.
We provide two stand-up paddle boards, canoe, kayak, sport court for badminton or corn hole and giant Jenga.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Rockwell, AR
Reviews
5.0
Outstanding(36 Reviews)5.0
From the minute we walked in we felt so at home like we were staying in our own family cabin. Wendy and Greg are the greatest hosts and the cabin was more than stocked and had everything we could need. The lake was inviting we spent a lot of time in it
If you are looking for the amazing cabin I highly recommend it we can’t wait to come back
5.0
Fun cabin, very unique. Plus: well stocked with amenities and the dock was great! Cons: the whole cabin was musty and smelled of mildew; the floors, sheets and kitchen surfaces were clean but the whole house needs a deep cleaning-the rafters, all the decor, needs cleaning. The bathrooms have gaps without caulk where Im sure water sits and has become black mold--i love the old tile but it needs to be caulked and probably re-grouted, and there's visible black mold on the wall inside the downstairs shower. I appreciate that they didn't use scented detergents on the towels and bedding, but i can tell some of the doors have lead paint on them, so consider that if you have small kids. For the price paid for cleaning and all the fees, and considering the mold and must, I'd not stay there again at that price.
5.0
This property is very well stocked and in a great area! We loved the option to rent the boat and swim right off the dock! Good size for us- 3 kids ages 8, 11 and 12.
5.0
This place was everything they said it would be. They literally had EVERYTHING a family could need to enjoy their stay. It was 15 minutes to anything we wanted to do. Wendy was amazing, quick response to everything. Highly recommend!!!
5.0
What a great cottege style house with an abundance of charm and history in it. Right on the water and quick access to Hot Springs and all the things to do. Owners were very responsive and set up well for guests with plenty snacks, towels, cooking needs, etc.
Highly recommend the little Italian place close by, Mam’s Little Italy. We ate here a few times since dinner time usually comes around baby bed time so something close was necessary and what a treat. Great food!!! Highly recommend this place for a family or just a charming getaway! 5 Stars!!!
5.0
We enjoyed a quiet weekend relaxing by the fireplace and going out on the
Boat. Owners were very helpful and pleasant.
very good experience.
5.0
Everything we needed to relax, play, and enjoy nature. Communication with the host and the convenient location of attractions were most impressive.
5.0
We absolutely loved our stay at The Lakehouse as we celebrated our 2nd Wedding Anniversary and rang in the New Year 2023!
The Lakehouse is perfectly equipped and provided the romantic get away we hoped for. We even canceled our restaurant reservations and opted to grill and enjoy dinner on the deck while taking in the scenery and lake life.
We have stayed at several VRBOs and this home provided us more than we have ever experienced or could ask for!
The host was wonderful and easy to communicate with!
We thank you for providing us a wonderful place to enjoy and make memories!!
5.0
We absolutely loved our stay at The Lakehouse as we celebrated our 2nd Wedding Anniversary and rang in the New Year 2023!
The Lakehouse is perfectly equipped and provided the romantic get away we hoped for. We even canceled our restaurant reservations and opted to grill and enjoy dinner on the deck while taking in the scenery and lake life.
We have stayed at several VRBOs and this home provided us more than we have ever experienced or could ask for!
The host was wonderful and easy to communicate with!
We thank you for providing us a wonderful place to enjoy and make memories!!
5.0
What a wonderful experience!!! The owner contacted us two days before our arrival date and offered us a free day if we wanted to travel before the winter storm hit!!! How considerate is that!!! It was 4 degrees our first night, with black ice on the roads as we were arriving!! Five star on customer satisfaction. The original cabin was built in 1910 with a beautiful fireplace and comfortable furniture to just sit and chill and enjoy the perfectly decorated cabin!!!! They had put up a 10 ft Christmas tree for our enjoyment and I brought Christmas stockings to hang on the mantle for Christmas morning!!! The whole cabin was decorated for Christmas !!Sharon and I had a very hard 2022 and this cabin was such a blessing to relax and enjoy the true meaning of Christmas!!!! It’s also very close to town, maybe 10 minutes or less!!!! Boat dock looked very nice although it was way to cold to sit out the or in the huge back porch!!!!!! We will be back for sure!!! Oh yea beds are very comfortable with quality sheets and linens!!! Just a great place all the way around!!!!
5.0
I'm a little late with my review as we stayed for a long weekend at the end of July. The cabin was just as advertised (the Quintessential Lake Cabin). It's the type of place that you see in movies where families go on their annual summer vacations. It's exactly what we were looking for and had everything we needed...all of the modern conveniences while still maintaining the character of it's history...with a perfect location on the water. We spent a lot of time swimming off of the dock and playing games (both table games inside and badminton and giant Jenga outside). It was just a short trip into Hot Springs when we did want to run into town . We look forward to returning in the future.
5.0
This property had comfortable beds, all the amenities we needed, and lots of activities to keep everyone busy and entertained. Would visit again.
5.0
We loved our stay at the Lake House! The property was perfect for my family. We enjoyed time on the lake and exploring the Hot Springs Area.
The house's history was amazing. The house was very comfortable and worked well for my family. We spent a lot of time on the patio and on the boat dock. We enjoyed paddle boarding, kayaking, boating and swimming off the dock. It was a great place to visit and we hope to be able to come back in the future.
The owners were incredibly friendly, helpful and responsive. We had a wonderful time!
5.0
Magical place
This is a magical place. The house has a historic charm with all necessary amenities. The location is beautiful, on the water in a quiet channel. The kids loved sleeping and playing on the second floor loft. The outdoor area is serene and relaxing, a perfect spot to play for everyone. Wendy and Greg are the most amazing hosts and we were so lucky to get to meet them. We can't wait to come back here again!
5.0
Look forward to staying again
5.0
Pure serenity
Look forward to staying again
5.0
Great place to spend the weekend. This cabin has so many things to experience and enjoy! The water toys, lawn games, musical entertainment (inside), chef’s kitchen…it did not lack a thing! The cabin is so unique and interesting but also did not lack modern conveniences like a dishwasher, streaming tv, and a/c! Thanks, Wendy, for sharing your lake home!
5.0
Great place to spend the weekend. This cabin has so many things to experience and enjoy! The water toys, lawn games, musical entertainment (inside), chef’s kitchen…it did not lack a thing! The cabin is so unique and interesting but also did not lack modern conveniences like a dishwasher, streaming tv, and a/c! Thanks, Wendy, for sharing your lake home!
5.0
Great cabin on the lake!
Great place to spend the weekend. This cabin has so many things to experience and enjoy! The water toys, lawn games, musical entertainment (inside), chef’s kitchen…it did not lack a thing! The cabin is so unique and interesting but also did not lack modern conveniences like a dishwasher, streaming tv, and a/c! Thanks, Wendy, for sharing your lake home!
5.0
We loved staying here. The cabin was just what we wanted for our spring break getaway. We Enjoyed everything about it, comfy beds, a Kozy kitchen, all the games and especially George strait. What a great week we had.
Thanks for sharing.
5.0
Peaceful Springbreak!
We loved staying here. The cabin was just what we wanted for our spring break getaway. We Enjoyed everything about it, comfy beds, a Kozy kitchen, all the games and especially George strait. What a great week we had.
Thanks for sharing.
5.0
Beautiful weekend
Our hosts paid attention to every detail. A very old and charming home made our stay unique and comfortable. Everything we could possibly need was provided. House is placed in an idyllic site on the water, fished off the dock, relaxed on the deck. Comfortable beds. Would stay here again most definitely.
5.0
We had the best time and made so many great family memories. The house was absolutely charming and warm. The fishing, relaxing and view from the house was spectacular. So many fun things to do in and around the house. We will absolutely be back!
5.0
Incredible!
We had the best time and made so many great family memories. The house was absolutely charming and warm. The fishing, relaxing and view from the house was spectacular. So many fun things to do in and around the house. We will absolutely be back!
5.0
This is probably the first vacation in the last 10 years that the TV wasn't turned on once. Wendy and Greg's beautiful cabin has all of the welcome distractions you want in a vacation: games, activities like badminton, canoes, and swimming, all making for a great family experience with our family of 5. Having the onsite boat available to rent also made for an amazing day on the lake! Wendy was also amazingly helpful - there are great instructions and ideas for activities around the house, and was very responsive if we had any questions. I cannot recommend this getaway enough!
5.0
Amazing Family Getaway
This is probably the first vacation in the last 10 years that the TV wasn't turned on once. Wendy and Greg's beautiful cabin has all of the welcome distractions you want in a vacation: games, activities like badminton, canoes, and swimming, all making for a great family experience with our family of 5. Having the onsite boat available to rent also made for an amazing day on the lake! Wendy was also amazingly helpful - there are great instructions and ideas for activities around the house, and was very responsive if we had any questions. I cannot recommend this getaway enough!
5.0
The property is beautiful and so peaceful! We loved the easy access to the water and Wendy was so quick to respond if I had any questions! Owners were awesome!
5.0
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The lake house was charming. We had a blast using the boat on the property. The house was well stocked and tidy. The owners were prompt with responses to our questions. We would definitely stay here again!
5.0
We Loved It!
The property is beautiful and so peaceful! We loved the easy access to the water and Wendy was so quick to respond if I had any questions! Owners were awesome!
5.0
We had a great stay and the hosts were great!
5.0
Great time
We had a great stay and the hosts were great!
5.0
Wendy and Greg have the coolest lake house! The house is warm and full of character. We enjoyed meals and morning coffee on the large patio overlooking the
lake. This place is stocked with outdoor/indoor family games.... we enjoyed badminton each evening. Our teenagers favorite part was the boat that is optional to rent. They wakeboarded, tubed, and skied several days! This place is a winner!!
5.0
Much needed relaxation!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The lake house was charming. We had a blast using the boat on the property. The house was well stocked and tidy. The owners were prompt with responses to our questions. We would definitely stay here again!
5.0
Nice location, great host.
5.0
Great
Nice location, great host.
5.0
Great place!
Wendy and Greg have the coolest lake house! The house is warm and full of character. We enjoyed meals and morning coffee on the large patio overlooking the
lake. This place is stocked with outdoor/indoor family games.... we enjoyed badminton each evening. Our teenagers favorite part was the boat that is optional to rent. They wakeboarded, tubed, and skied several days! This place is a winner!!
5.0
What a beautiful property! The house was really cool and perfectly cozy.
We had a blast making s’mores, floating, drinking coffee on the patio, kayaking, etc!
Thank you for sharing your space.
5.0
Excellent vacation
What a beautiful property! The house was really cool and perfectly cozy.
We had a blast making s’mores, floating, drinking coffee on the patio, kayaking, etc!
Thank you for sharing your space.
5.0
Great experience and cabin in Hot Springs! We rented this cabin Hot Springs and the transaction went smoothly. The cabin is as described on the listing. The location was great for all of our needs and wants. Many places we wanted to go could be reached by boat via the lake. Our teens had plenty to do at the cabin, both indoor and out.. Communication was very easy, with any questions being answered very quickly. I have nothing but positives to say about this rental and will be a repeat customer if the opportunity arises.
5.0
Great Cabin
Great experience and cabin in Hot Springs! We rented this cabin Hot Springs and the transaction went smoothly. The cabin is as described on the listing. The location was great for all of our needs and wants. Many places we wanted to go could be reached by boat via the lake. Our teens had plenty to do at the cabin, both indoor and out.. Communication was very easy, with any questions being answered very quickly. I have nothing but positives to say about this rental and will be a repeat customer if the opportunity arises.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Rockwell?
The average price for a rental in Rockwell is R 4,096 per night. This rental is R 325 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Lakefront Cabin | 8 Minutes to Oaklawn Track/Casino . For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Lakefront Cabin | 8 Minutes to Oaklawn Track/Casino . Enjoy the water!
Is Lakefront Cabin | 8 Minutes to Oaklawn Track/Casino pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Lakefront Cabin | 8 Minutes to Oaklawn Track/Casino ?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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