Our five-night stay with daughter and two grand kids was a wonderful vacation retreat. The house in the woods was perfect; fully stocked and equipped, just as advertised. We had one big rainstorm which turned the little creek running under the house into a true bubbling brook. The kids absolutely loved it! Our hosts, Wendi and Randy, were very responsive to a couple of questions we had, and we were extremely pleased with this VRBO rental. We also enjoyed nearby horseback riding, swimming at Lake Catherine beach, and several attractions in Hot Springs. The Mid-America Science Museum was amazing for the kids (and adults). We would recommend this VRBO home to anyone seeking a quiet “woodsy” retreat with only two caveats: First, while internet WIFI was reliable, the data speeds might not have worked well for us if we had needed applications requiring a high-speed connection. Second, the house level is two flights of stairs down from street level, and the creek and fire pit are another flight of steps down. If anyone in your party is unable to navigate stairs, this property may not be the best choice. A parking space is available on street level, and for the adventurous there is an off-street parking pad halfway down to the house level, reached via a steeply inclined drive. We used the off-street pad without incident with a full-size SUV, but with a “spotter” to be extra careful. Overall: Five stars without reservation, for a terrific family retreat. Thank you, Wendi and Randy!

Loved our stay here. Very relaxing and like we were at home. Thank you :)

We came with my parents, my sister and her hubby, myself and 3 kids. The kids loved the creek and looking for cool rocks. My son found tadpoles and crawfish. It is really close to the lake and a cool walking trail with a waterfall. My kids loved both. There is a dollar store right around the corner if you forget anything snd Hot Springs is a short drive away. Everything was available for our needs for making meals & feeling at home and there was enough space for everyone. The deck is great and shaded for hanging outside and enjoying nature. We had a raccoon friend come visit a couple nights. The driveway in is a little tricky if you have mobility issues. It is very steep coming down to the house from the road. But we were able to navigate it fairly well. My parents are in their 70’s and it was a little bit of a challenge for them.

Four adults and two kids stayed here for a summer getaway and really enjoyed the house. The creek running under the house is gorgeous, and — even though we were there on a really hot week — the house is situated in a valley with so many shade trees that we were still able to enjoy being outside. The proximity to Lake Catherine State Park is fantastic, and we really enjoyed the waterfall hike and swimming in the lake. The house was well-stocked with cookware and towels. There is ample seating both indoors and out, and the grill outside was a great addition. Our only complaint about the cleanliness is that the bathtub needs some plumbing attention. It drains so slowly that we had a hard time timing showers between people — and with that creek and all that outdoors time, it was sometimes frustrating to have to wait so long to take a shower. We also were a bit disappointed to find that the community pool wasn't open despite it being mid-June. This is of course not on the property owners, but since it was listed as one of the amenities, we came expecting to be able to swim. We couldn't find any information about it, so I don't know if this was a one-time maintenance issue or a larger problem. I'd just recommend getting clarification before booking if you're planning to use the pool!

Description of the property did not do it justice, i was very suprised by the beauty surrounding it.

Description of the property did not do it justice, i was very suprised by the beauty surrounding it.

This beautiful and interesting house has amazingly beautiful views! There is a creek that literally runs under the house and makes for some amazing scenery and relaxation. The house has (almost) everything you’ll need. It was clean, the fridge was cold, washer and dryer work well, and they left us a nice little “s’more” surprise. We felt safe here. We would have liked to have had a few bottles of water in the fridge, and some shampoo/conditioner to use. The kitchen was stocked with essentials and there was also a Keurig machine, but you’ll have to bring your own pods. We would have liked a few samples left for us. The owners were very responsive to the couple questions we had and responded right away. We wouldn’t hesitate to book here again. Thank You!!

This beautiful and interesting house has amazingly beautiful views! There is a creek that literally runs under the house and makes for some amazing scenery and relaxation. The house has (almost) everything you’ll need. It was clean, the fridge was cold, washer and dryer work well, and they left us a nice little “s’more” surprise. We felt safe here. We would have liked to have had a few bottles of water in the fridge, and some shampoo/conditioner to use. The kitchen was stocked with essentials and there was also a Keurig machine, but you’ll have to bring your own pods. We would have liked a few samples left for us. The owners were very responsive to the couple questions we had and responded right away. We wouldn’t hesitate to book here again. Thank You!!

My family of six had the best time relaxing and getting out in nature in Hot Springs. My husband was there on a business trip, so I took the kids and joined him for the week. I chose this house because it is literally on a creek, which was so fun for the kids to play in. Since I was alone for some of the time I appreciated being in a gated community. The house itself is nothing special, but we didn’t mind, because most of our time was spent outside. Be sure to visit Lake Catherine State Park down the road for some more beauty in nature! My only complaint is that the house didn’t have some common cooking supplies, but we worked around it. I recognize that as a food blogger and private chef I cook more than the average person, however, there were still some basic kitchen utensils (a potato peeler, strainer/colander, and a good pair of kitchen shears) that were lacking in this home. I also would’ve liked to see liners in the bathroom trash cans, but we made it work with recycled grocery bags. I can’t stress enough that the view is absolutely incredible. The creek and all of the beautiful foliage make this house worth a visit! It would be nice to see the owners put some money and effort into making the interior space more modern, but it’s not a dealbreaker. I found that it actually is much better in person than the low quality, unprofessional pictures show on VRBO. We will be coming back if life brings us back to the area!

My family of six had the best time relaxing and getting out in nature in Hot Springs. My husband was there on a business trip, so I took the kids and joined him for the week. I chose this house because it is literally on a creek, which was so fun for the kids to play in. Since I was alone for some of the time I appreciated being in a gated community. The house itself is nothing special, but we didn’t mind, because most of our time was spent outside. Be sure to visit Lake Catherine State Park down the road for some more beauty in nature! My only complaint is that the house didn’t have some common cooking supplies, but we worked around it. I recognize that as a food blogger and private chef I cook more than the average person, however, there were still some basic kitchen utensils (a potato peeler, strainer/colander, and a good pair of kitchen shears) that were lacking in this home. I also would’ve liked to see liners in the bathroom trash cans, but we made it work with recycled grocery bags. I can’t stress enough that the view is absolutely incredible. The creek and all of the beautiful foliage make this house worth a visit! It would be nice to see the owners put some money and effort into making the interior space more modern, but it’s not a dealbreaker. I found that it actually is much better in person than the low quality, unprofessional pictures show on VRBO. We will be coming back if life brings us back to the area!

Remote, but convenient

Great place if you want to be some what close to the city but enjoy the country setting. We like the property very well. We enjoyed the creek and the fire pit. Made it a fun time during our stay for Hot Springs.

Our stay was very pleasant. No hassles and we got the bonus of being able to enjoy a nice snowfall in the woods. Just perfect.

This cabin was more than we expected from the hot chocolate treats left for us by owners to the peaceful creek, literally running under the cabin. So much to do in the area. Don’t forget to check out Falls Creek falls but if you are looking for the shortest route, go left. Lesson learned. We will definitely be returning to this cabin in the future

The property is gorgeous and the creek that runs under the home is amazing. The house is well stocked and was very clean. The hosts are great to work with and quick to respond. We will be back to this little slice of paradise soon!

We all liked the creek and woods surrounding the property. Everyone in the family had a great time!

From the instant we walked in the door, everyone commented on how "homey" everything felt. We easily settled in and had zero issues finding everything we needed. The rooms were spacious and comfortable. Outdoors, the property is amazing. The creek running under the house was really neat! An abundant of rain and thunderstorms prevented us from spending too much time outdoors, but listening to the rain and the rushing creek from inside was ideal for our relaxing weekend. Any questions I had were very promptly answered. Randi and Wendi are excellent hosts! We are very grateful for an exceptional weekend and can't wait to come back again!

From the instant we walked in the door, everyone commented on how "homey" everything felt. We easily settled in and had zero issues finding everything we needed. The rooms were spacious and comfortable. Outdoors, the property is amazing. The creek running under the house was really neat! An abundant of rain and thunderstorms prevented us from spending too much time outdoors, but listening to the rain and the rushing creek from inside was ideal for our relaxing weekend. Any questions I had were very promptly answered. Randi and Wendi are excellent hosts! We are very grateful for an exceptional weekend and can't wait to come back again!

We all liked the creek and woods surrounding the property. Everyone in the family had a great time!

The property is gorgeous and the creek that runs under the home is amazing. The house is well stocked and was very clean. The hosts are great to work with and quick to respond. We will be back to this little slice of paradise soon!

Felt homey, not awkward like staying at a hotel.

Everything was just as listed. Great private location and close to everything we wanted to do. Thank you!

We so enjoyed our stay! Coffee and books on the porch every morning, s’mores by the fire at night! A wonderful place to rest after days spent boating and tubing, hiking and exploring… we fell in love with Lake Catherine state park and the Hot Springs area in general! The house was just as described and pictured, complete with a welcome s’mores kit waiting for us on arrival 🤩

My kids loved this property. The board games and smores kit were a hit. The other reviews were right, the driveway was rough, but street parking was OK. The highchair was super handy. Plenty of fire wood for the firepit. King bed was noisy and not super comfy but not terrible either. The tub backed up,, so we all used the shower in the master. We saw deer just about every drive in. My kids also enjoyed the community park. The creek running under the house was cool, but it was dry when we went do to lack of rain. I'd recommend the Alligator Petting Zoo for anyone staying in the area. Checkin and checkout process was simple.

Beautiful property! Quiet, peaceful neighborhood close to Hot Springs. Well maintained and stocked. We had everything we needed! Thank you for sharing your home with us!

Beautiful property! Quiet, peaceful neighborhood close to Hot Springs. Well maintained and stocked. We had everything we needed! Thank you for sharing your home with us!

Interesting and exciting property and community. House literally straddles a seasonal creek, many mature trees, and plenty of deer. Steep but navigable driveway. Great geographical location for an active yet supremely relaxing vacation. Nextdoor to a fantastic state park and a short drive to the town of hot springs. Great nearby mountain biking. Would recommend. Would return.

Great property. 25 minute drive to any restaurants or activities but very close to Lake Catherine

I really loved the gated community. The house was great & very pretty scenery outside your window . Pool was extremely nice as well. (Side note: the teenagers working at the pool didn’t even try to help a drowning kid & they were the closest to them. They instead stayed on the phone & then said they weren’t life guards. So stay close to your children.) I’d definitely stay there again & recommend it to others.

The home and surrounding property are really nice. We enjoyed the quiet solitude and seeing all of the wildlife. Our granddaughter had a great time catching crawdads and making smores. The house is spacious and had plenty of room for our family of 6. There were just a few issues. You really need a new couch. The couch is not comfortable at all!! Also the main bathtub does not drain & the bathroom rugs were very dirty. Other than these few things, I would say this property is AWESOME and our stay was one to remember.

Thank you for a great trip. Property had everything we needed and was in a great community. We loved the pool and the privacy of the property.

Thank you for a great trip. Property had everything we needed and was in a great community. We loved the pool and the privacy of the property.