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Captain’s Cottage on a Lake Hamilton
Living area
Living area
Living area
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

'The Captain's Cottage' on Lake Hamilton

This cottage is one of 2 that we offer on vrbo.com for nightly rentals. You can see the other cottage at vrbo.com and search #314987.

The Captain's Cottage is a quaint fishing cottage that makes the perfect retreat for honeymooners, a couples getaway or a family up to 4. The kitchen, dining and living room are all open to each other creating a bright and sunny atmosphere. There are many large windows which allow a lake view from every room in the house. Kitchen has been updated with granite counter tops.

Just steps away from the front door, you are sure to enjoy swimming, sunning, fishing, bird and boat watching and all of the activities that lend itself to lake living. The house has a great swim area, a large swim dock and a deck on the front of the house that faces the lake. You don't want to miss the sunrises and sunsets from the deck of the Captain's House. They are truly breathtaking and yes, you can see both from the deck and the dock.

Hot Springs National Park has been known as Arkansas' premiere resort town since Hernando Desoto. (That's a long time!) Attractions to see include: the National Park, Magic Springs Amusement and Water Park, The Belle of Hot Springs Riverboat, Garvan Woodland Gardens, Oaklawn Race Track and Casino, Mid America Science Museum, The 5 Star Theater, Gangster Museum, Pirate Cove Mini Golf, and shopping in our beautiful downtown. Hot Springs is also a great place take a bath and massage, hike, horseback ride, shop, golf, eat--great restaurants, and of course.....relax.

We hope to see you soon at the 'Captain's Cottage'

Sincerely, Captain Mark and Gigi Buhrow

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children allowed with adults.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Pets must be approved by owner.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed on outside deck only.
Please be informed that this cottage is one of 5 on this property. The dock is a community dock for the houses on this property.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Hot Springs

Located in Lake Hamilton, a neighbourhood in Hot Springs, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. The Galaxy Connection and The Five Star Dinner Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and Central Bowling Lanes. Check out an event or a game at Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort, and consider making time for Magic Springs and Crystal Falls, a top attraction not to be missed. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Hot Springs, AR

What's nearby

  • Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf - 2 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Hot Springs Mall - 3 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Central Bowling Lanes - 5 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Family Fun Park - 7 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort - 10 min drive - 9.4 km

Getting around

  • Malvern Station - 33 min drive
  • Hot Springs, AR (HOT-Memorial Field) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Olive Garden - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 'The Captain's Cottage' on Lake Hamilton pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at 'The Captain's Cottage' on Lake Hamilton?

As of 16 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 'The Captain's Cottage' on Lake Hamilton on 29 May 2026 start from NZ$275, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at 'The Captain's Cottage' on Lake Hamilton?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 'The Captain's Cottage' on Lake Hamilton?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 'The Captain's Cottage' on Lake Hamilton?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 'The Captain's Cottage' on Lake Hamilton located?

Located in Lake Hamilton, this holiday home is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and 2.1 mi (3.5 km) from Hot Springs Mall. Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort and Central Bowling Lanes are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Don E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for relaxing and enjoying the view.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was very comfortable and relaxing. Close to town, yet out of town. Highlt recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

william p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Near everything and very clean. Pet friendly and quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place for a getaway
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! The house has everything you will need. Great hosts!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Therese H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We felt at home without all the craziness. It was so peaceful and relaxing. Our senior beagle also enjoyed her stay. She loved sitting on the porch with us watching the boats go by!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was in great shape for our arrival. The house was comfortable and clean. Plenty of blankets and towels and pillows. The area was quiet and we had no noise from any neighbors. Was very relaxing .
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

CAROL C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Captain's Cottage was the perfect place for four ladies to reconnect and strengthen our bonds. The covered deck was where we enjoyed the most of our time. Such an awesome place! Will recommend over and over. Already planning our return trip....
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gene K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All good. Nice being on the lake .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

nick a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake front cottage

Perfect location and awesome views.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Views

Perfect quick trip for us- the dock on the water was very relaxing. Lots of boat activity to watch, and good for fishing too. Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

casey g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at this lake house was absolutely perfect for our family of four — my husband, our two small boys, and me. The location is peaceful and quiet, right in the heart of Lake Hamilton, and it truly feels like a little slice of heaven. We loved waking up to the beautiful lake views through the large windows every morning and enjoying our coffee on the front porch while taking in the serenity of the water. Our boys especially loved fishing right off the dock. I highly recommend walking down to the dock in the evening to take in the sunset and shimmering night lights on the water at night. The house was clean and comfortable for a relaxing getaway. We couldn’t have asked for a better spot to unwind and make memories together.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

From Missouri

The property was nice and access to town was easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenny M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice cottage

Had a nice relaxing stay! Will stay there if we are back in that area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful waterfront cottage

The house was comfortable. Nothing fancy to worry about and had a great dock to sit on and watch the sunset.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Great views of the lake and a wonderful location. It was the perfect get away place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Lionel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

NIce location

Nice location on the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

katie m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake Hamilton Stay

We loved staying here! Hosts were very easy to communicate with and we enjoyed waking up to the view of Lake Hamilton every morning. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Crystalee C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dog family trip

Beautiful view!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property owners were very gracious and kind. Cottage was just perfect size for me, it has two bedrooms and pull out sofa so it accomadates more. I highly recommend this cottage right on the lake, you even have your own personal pier, nice lounge chairs to sun yourself. I didn’t want to leave!
Stayed 31 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was exactly what we were looking for. It was a bummer we couldn't open any of the windows though, as the breeze during our stay was lovely. I appreciated the decor, the dishwasher and quality towels. Bed was great. Kitchen was well appointed, liked that a lot! We were outside most of the time. Just amazing. A propane grill would have been more convenient, but the charcoal grill was in very good shape, so, that was nice. The dock was just wonderful! We fished every day and night! Boat watching was so entertaining. We were so happy to have found this property. Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Lake Stay

Right on the water- so loved watching the little geese parades swim by! Clean and comfortable- great place and we will be back!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

John & Laura B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Already planning to come back next year!!

We absolutely loved this house and the view! We are already planning our stay next year!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Mark Buhrow

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Mark and Gigi Buhrow have owned the Captain's Cottage for almost 20 years. We also owned and operated the Belle of Hot Springs Riverboat on Lake Hamilton and Gilligan's Lakeside Café from 1983 to 2016. This is where the name 'Captain's Cottage comes from. Mark and Gigi have four children and four grandchildren. They have lived in Hot Springs for over 33 years and love the relaxed lake life atmosphere.

Why they chose this property

Hot Springs is a great tourist town and buying the Captain's Cottage just seemed like a fun and smart investment. We have been host to long term renters, weekenders and family and friends in our cottage by the lake.

What makes this property unique

We actually live right across the lake from our cottage and haven't really stayed there. Maybe we should try it sometime. Sounds like a good idea.

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