Solar Eclipse Availability!

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Air conditioning

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Enjoy the area

Royal, AR

Ouachita National Forest1 min walk
Lake Ouachita6 min walk
Hot Springs, AR (HOT-Memorial Field)29 min drive
Lake Ouachita State Park41 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

About this property

Welcome to The Boathouse! Our 4 bedroom 2 bath stationary houseboat is moored at Crystal Springs Marina Village on beautiful Lake Ouachita - just 15 minutes west of Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas. Lake Ouachita is a stunning, crystal clear lake surrounded by the Ouachita National Forest.

The Boathouse has a fully equipped kitchen with full size appliances along with central heat and air.

Jump right off the back of the boat into beautiful Lake Ouachita with a built-in ladder off the rear deck to get back on the boat easily.

Access to hiking/mountain biking...
The Lake Ouachita Vista Trail (LOViT) travels up, down and along mountain slopes through a mixed hardwood and pine forest, opening up at several places to spectacular views of the lake before you. Beautiful displays of wildflowers await hikers and bikers during the spring and summer months. Along the trail, pits left by quartz speculators and the remains of a moonshiner's still are evidence of the area's colorful history. Plans call for the trail to extend 35 to 40 miles along the shores of Lake Ouachita, running through private resorts and public campgrounds and ultimately to Blakely Dam to the east. (Copied from the Forest Service website.)

Linens and towels are included but you may want to bring some extra beach towels.

Discounts available for jet ski, ski boat and pontoon boat rentals or bring your own boat and park next to The Boathouse for free. Covered boat storage may be available at Crystal Springs Marina for a fee.

Note: The Boathouse is moored at our dock which is located in a wake zone area, which means the boat will rock as other boats pass by. If you are prone to motion sickness, you may want to visit The Boathouse in the off-season when the lake isn't as busy.

TWO NIGHT MINIMUM STAY/THREE NIGHT MINIMUM STAY ON HOLIDAY WEEKENDS

Property manager

Suzanne Kindt

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Lake view

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

"Vegetation","Nature","Outdoors","Scenery","Building"

Pet-friendly

"Nature","Outdoors","Scenery","Handrail","Railing"

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Two night minimum stay required except on holiday weekends which require a minimum stay of three nights

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Royal

Located in Royal, this houseboat is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Ouachita and Lake Ouachita State Park. Cathy's Quiltin Square and Extreme Fun Spot are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Royal, AR

What's nearby

Ouachita National Forest - 1 min walk
Lake Ouachita - 6 min walk
Twin Creek - 26 min drive
Hot Springs National Park - 30 min drive
Lake Ouachita State Park - 41 min drive

Getting around

Hot Springs, AR (HOT-Memorial Field) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

Burl's Country Smokehouse - 9 min drive
Shangri La Resort - 28 min drive
Subway - 28 min drive
B&B Cafe and Catering - 9 min drive
Point 28 - 19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Solar Eclipse Availability! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Alissa P.

24 March 2024

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

Awesome place to stay!

We absolutely loved staying at the boathouse! The location on the water is great and the view cannot be beat! It had plenty of room for our group of 6 and we felt very comfortable staying there. The beds were so comfy and the kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed to cook meals. The black stone grill was a nice addition! Communication with the property manager was easy and she was readily available when we had questions. Would absolutely recommend staying here and we plan to come back in the summer time to take advantage of the warmer weather and spending more time on the decks!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

12 June 2023

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

Fantastic

My wife and I took our daughter and her family to stay on the Boathouse and it was a great vacation for all of us. We will definitely be going back sometime in the future.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin S., Kingsport, TN

18 April 2023

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

Great boathouse nice spot on water

We really enjoyed our stay! It was clean! Loved the close boat slip and location on the lake.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindy T.

9 April 2023

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

Such a beautiful place, a truly amazing vacation!

We had such a great time on this houseboat! From the moment I reserved the property I had prompt communication with both the property owner (Suzanne) and the property manager (Ashley). This property is absolutely beautiful. We had fun fishing off the dock, mining for crystals at nearby places, and took a horseback ride in the Ouachita Mountains. So many beautiful places to explore nearby. Ashley the property manager was so sweet and helpful. She made us feel like we had known her forever! She gave us so many wonderful ideas of things to do in the area. We even had a rainy day and it was just so peaceful enjoying family time on the houseboat. If you are looking for a great vacation spot in Arkansas this is the place!! We hope to come back again soon!!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

kelley d.

2 April 2023

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

Great family vacation

Property was very unique, clean and seemed very new. Very happy with how well the kitchen was stocked. Owners were so accommodating and attentive. We enjoyed our stay! Kids had a blast. We had kids 7-12.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Suzanne Kindt

Hello and thank you for your interest in The Boathouse! We are a small family owned and operated houseboat rental company at Crystal Springs Marina Village on Lake Ouachita - just 15 minutes west of Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas. In addition to The Boathouse, we offer on lake and in slip rentals on our three luxury houseboats. We also offer jet ski, pontoon, deck boat, fishing boat, kayak, paddleboard and mountain bike rentals.

Why they chose this property

In slip rentals are a great and affordable way to enjoy a houseboat rental on Lake Ouachita! Renting The Boathouse, which stays moored to the dock, allows you the opportunity to easily come and go as you please! From Memorial Weekend until Labor Day Weekend, you can even enjoy walking to the restaurant at Crystal Springs Marina Village which offers live music on Friday nights!

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