Old Bear Family Lodge ~ Fishing Pond ~ Spa Bath ~ Where Families Reconnect

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A rustic wooden building with a star on the roof, a front door, and a small porch with a lattice railing.
A wooden deck with two chairs and a table, a welcome sign, and a lattice fence.
A kitchen with a central island, a stove, and a range hood.
A living room with two couches, a coffee table, and a ceiling fan. There are two lamps on side tables, a vase with flowers, and a patterned rug on the floor.
A bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, a bottle of hand soap, and a blue soap dish.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Ouachita National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning

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Royal, AR

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

1) Primary

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

2) Front Bedroom

1 Double Bed

3) Kids Middle Bedroom

1 Single Bunk Bed and 2 Single Beds

Lower Card Room

1 Double Futon

3 bathrooms

1) Primary en suite

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

2) Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

3) Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Royal

Located in Royal, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Hot Springs National Park and popular attractions include Magic Springs and Crystal Falls and Garvan Woodland Gardens. Travelling with kids? Consider Extreme Fun Spot and Funtrackers Family Park. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hunting nearby.
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Map
Royal, AR

Getting around

  • Hot Springs, AR (HOT-Memorial Field) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Mama's Little Italy - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Canasta Club - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪SONIC Drive In - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Old Bear Family Lodge ~ Fishing Pond ~ Spa Bath ~ Where Families Reconnect pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Old Bear Family Lodge ~ Fishing Pond ~ Spa Bath ~ Where Families Reconnect?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Old Bear Family Lodge ~ Fishing Pond ~ Spa Bath ~ Where Families Reconnect?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Old Bear Family Lodge ~ Fishing Pond ~ Spa Bath ~ Where Families Reconnect?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Old Bear Family Lodge ~ Fishing Pond ~ Spa Bath ~ Where Families Reconnect located?

This family-friendly Royal holiday home is located on a lake, within a 15-minute walk of Ouachita National Forest and Lake Hamilton. Extreme Fun Spot and Funtrackers Family Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 38 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I was late getting my code to get in and the hide a bed in the game room was worn out, but everything else was wonderful. Would stay here again
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 November 2026
Thank you for your feedback. We are always looking for ways to improve our guests’ experiences. We would love to have you come stay with us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Could use a few more cooking supplies but we managed with what we had or went and bought more and left for next guest . The beds were very comfortable . A very relaxing stay for our time there . We will be back for this was our second stay .
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 April 2026
Thank you for taking Great care of our home and the lovely note! We have ordered more Badminton Birdies JB
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very welcoming host, great affordable option for a large group
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The stay was nice . We needed a place to stay and go to Lake Ouachita daily on our trip . I told my husband that it stated that there was a pull through for our boat/trailer but there is a volleyball net in the pull through, although it worked out okay. Thankful we rented a slip at Safe Harbor to keep the boat in a slip. Wish the oven had a second shelf, it would have made cooking a lot quicker. There was plenty of room and the beds were comfortable. A small sauce pan was the biggest pan besides a big pot. Was thankful there was aluminum foil there, the baking sheets were rusted . If we come back for a stay I would come back .
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice layout for privacy and plenty of room for parking a boat trailer.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very good about answering questions when needed and I’m a good timing.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was well maintained and in a quiet area but close enough to the city. My family enjoyed it very much and plan on staying there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Get Away

This was a great house for us! It had plenty of room on the inside and great outdoor spaces for the kids to play. I liked that it was a bit out of town but not to far away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2025
Great Guest Loved hosting you, please tell your friend about us on Face book and other social media. Plan your next family class reunion or wedding/renewal of vowels at our resort on the Lake Hamilton where we have 20 cabins on the lake that will seep 120 people and we have a converted barn into a club house where you can have your parties, see us at hotspringsgetaways.com for more info. JB
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Convenient location with a quiet neighborhood. Very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 March 2024
Thank you. We look forward to hosting you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything was great.

We had a 3 day weekend and the host gave ideals. We had a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 September 2024
Thanks for the great review Richard!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay!

Great place to stay. House was amazing and has plenty of room for all of us. Was located not far from town and not far from downtown Hot Springs. Neighborhood was quiet. Beds were super comfortable. Will definitely rent again if we come back to hot springs!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2025
Great Guest Loved hosting you, please tell your friend about us on Face book and other social media. Plan your next family class reunion or wedding/renewal of vowels at our resort on the Lake Hamilton where we have 20 cabins on the lake that will seep 120 people and we have a converted barn into a club house where you can have your parties, see us at hotspringsgetaways for more info. JB
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A piece of paradise

This is a beautiful home and very accommodating. Host responded very quickly and stayed in touch. I sighs love to start here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2025
Great Guest Loved hosting you, please tell your friend about us on Face book and other social media. Plan your next family class reunion or wedding/renewal of vowels at our resort on the Lake Hamilton where we have 20 cabins on the lake that will seep 120 people and we have a converted barn into a club house where you can have your parties, see us at hotspringsgetaways.com for more info. JB
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacation

Had a great time. Communication was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Would stay again

We thought this place was super cute. We want to pick it up and take it to our area and live in it! Clean, had everything you needed, extra things to do outside, convenient location, and just good energy all around. Great communication with owner. 10/10!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Trip

The house was very spacious with plenty of sleeping space. Love the fact that there were 3 bathrooms so we didn’t have to fight for time in the shower. There were indoor and outdoor games for the family to enjoy. Host responded quickly and providing help with anything needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Home

We came down for our yearly family vacation and had an amazing time. The house is a close drive to Hot Springs and to the surrounding lakes. There are also numerous hidden water fall locations all around this house so we were able to keep the adults, teen, and small children busy all week. The owner was so helpful and assisted us with anything we needed. We would absolutely rent here again and would 100% recommend this home!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was super comfortable for us. I really liked the many things to do outside such as horseshoes, basketball, etc. I really wished we’d brought our fishing poles but hopefully we can stay there again sometime. This place was very clean and had a lot of room for us. We were very satisfied!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing country stay

Wonderfully equipped house and a beautiful setting perfect for families. The rooms were large and spacious and well furnished. Kitchen was well-equipped. There were ample games and equipment for the family to play. There’s a large deck on the back overlooking a pond and woods. It’s just beautiful. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2025
Great Guest Loved hosting you, please tell your friend about us on Face book and other social media. Plan your next family class reunion or wedding/renewal of vows at our resort on the Lake Hamilton where we have 20 cabins on the lake that will seep 120 people and we have a converted barn into a club house where you can have your parties, see us at hotspringsgetaways.com for more info. JB
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Fishing tournament

Close to where the boys were in the fishing tournament.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome

Very relaxing. The wife really loved the steam shower.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2024
Thanks so much! We appreciate the 5 stars and hope you can visit us again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hot Springs/Crater of diamonds getaway

Large property in the country. Quiet neighborhood. Great location about 10 minutes from Hot Springs. Easy to get to. Clean well kept property. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2024
Thank you Michael for the five star review. We appreciate your 5 star review. Please come back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Setup was good ... Did not have a pet
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice comfortable house. Everyone loved the beds! Its so pretty in the back with the pond and the treeline. We did see some turkey and a bob cat wandered on the back porch which was neat. I also saw an eagle soaring in the sky. The kitchen was well stocked with everything needed. We loved all the space outside, there was plenty to do to keep my son happy. He fished the pond, and although he didnt catch anything, he did say he saw a 10 lb bass. The couches were also super comfy. The host is very friendly and accommodating. We for sure would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spring break getaway

This is a great place. The bunk room for the kids was perfect. The fishing was so fun. If i had to complain about anything is that the outdoor furniture was not clean especially the table on the back porch. Of course we had a broken oven but they got there as soon as they could
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2025
Great Guest Loved hosting you, please tell your friend about us on Face book and other social media. Plan your next family class reunion or wedding/renewal of vowels at our resort on the Lake Hamilton where we have 20 cabins on the lake that will seep 120 people and we have a converted barn into a club house where you can have your parties, see us at hotspringsgetaways for more info. JB
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