Historic Treasure Near Downtown/Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort/Hiking Trails
The Vaughan Palmer House, built in 1902, is a breathtaking home registered in the Quapaw-Prospect Historic District of Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas. This grand old beauty sits high on a foothill overlooking Hot Springs National Park. The property is just perfect for wedding party members, family gatherings, girl's weekends and guy's golf trips. There is so much to enjoy in this sweet, bustling, small town. From the Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort to shopping, hiking for every level hiker, historical spas and bathhouses on Bathhouse Row, biking (rentals available), art galleries featuring our amazing local artists, The Arlington Hotel, Garvin Woodland Gardens (a must see!) great restaurants and history galore...there is something for everyone!
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Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
With Prior Approval from Owner
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Pets
No pets allowed
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
This property requires submission of ID for rental approval.
No loud parties on the back porch past 11pm.
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Property # 1874595vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: With Prior Approval from Owner
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
About the area
Hot Springs
Located in Downtown, a neighbourhood in Hot Springs, this holiday home is near theme parks and on a lake. Magic Springs and Crystal Falls is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Hot Springs National Park and Lake Catherine State Park. T-Rex Laser Tag and T-Rex Fun Spot are also worth visiting. Power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
Hot Springs Convention Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Hot Springs National Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Bathhouse Row - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
Bank of the Ozarks Arena - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
Getting around
Malvern Station - 31 min drive
Hot Springs, AR (HOT-Memorial Field) - 5 min drive
Restaurants
Pho House - 3 min drive
McDonald's - 2 min drive
501 Prime - 2 min drive
Arlington Lobby Cafe - 2 min drive
The Winery Of Hot Springs - 14 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Historic Treasure Near Downtown/Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort/Hiking Trails pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Historic Treasure Near Downtown/Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort/Hiking Trails?
As of 12 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic Treasure Near Downtown/Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort/Hiking Trails on 28 June 2026 start from AU$538, 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 Historic Treasure Near Downtown/Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort/Hiking Trails?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Historic Treasure Near Downtown/Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort/Hiking Trails?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Historic Treasure Near Downtown/Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort/Hiking Trails?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Historic Treasure Near Downtown/Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort/Hiking Trails located?
Located in Downtown, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of T-Rex Fun Spot, Hot Springs National Park and Hot Springs Convention Center. Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) away.
Reviews
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Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Great central location. Within minutes of either downtown or Oaklawn, depending on your interest. Just love this house! Roomy and spacious. Everyone can gather or get some needed quiet time. Perfect for our family.
This house was wonderful. It accommodated our large group and was very well stocked from the kitchen to bathrooms. Check-in was a breeze and the location was close to everything on our agenda. The house was beautifully decorated and all the beds were comfortable.
Visited for a family wedding and the house did not disappoint. Lovely mixture of modern amenities and a beautiful historic setting. Lots of room for everyone in the house was super cool for the summer heat. Would definitely stay again.
Super place to stay, clean, comfortable, well equipped, beautifully decorated to historic era charm, adequate parking. We had a wonderful stay! Convenient to everything, would love to return next year! Beautiful place!!
This is a wonderful home for a large family. We have 12- 6 adults & 6 kids. Lots of room to spread out and beautiful grounds for the kids to play. We have stayed here 2 years in a row, and will be booking our 3rd year soon.
This beautiful historic property had everything you could need: plenty of silverware, condiments, coffee, and all the comfort of home not to mention this place is beautiful. i’ve been with Vrbo for more than 15 years and this is by far the best place we’ve ever stayed. I would highly recommend it for families.
Leonard M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2024
Thank you, Leonard. I'm so glad you and your family had a good time! Come back again!
This was our second time here. Plenty of space for all age groups. We love the historic feel of this home. Within walking distance to several restaurants. We hope to return again!
We absolutely loved this house, everything was as stated and as expected. the view was fabulous. Everyone felt at home and comfortable. Would stay again and recommend to friends.
I could live here. Everything was top notch. We had a small 100th birthday celebration for my mother. Out of town relatives stayed in the house and we had the party here. We had everything we needed. And Wend was the best hostess/owner.
We had friends come from Nashville, TN and this property blew them (and us) away! It was spacious, yet inviting. It had plenty of rooms for the us to spread out at night to sleep, but also had spaces for us to all gather and hang out through our time here. We loved hanging out in the kitchen, dining room, and living room! It was beautiful and relaxing!
THIS HOUSE WAS A HOME! The monument you walk through the door you will feel right at home! It was so beautiful and clean, the rooms were so big and spacious and well decorated I REALLY LOVED EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS HOME. We can’t wait until our next visit.
Gorgeous historical home, super clean, and decorated for Halloween!!! We loved everything about! They had a complete coffee bar, and all the condiments and spices you could ask for. We will definitely be coming back.
Patricia D.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct 2020
Thanks for being wonderful guests Patricia! I'm so glad you and your girlfriends enjoyed it! Please come back and take an additional day or two next time! :)
This property was amazing. Wendy is the best host I have ever known. The house was fully stock with alll the nescessary items you need, all the paper products, plenty of towels, coffee, creamer and 2 coffee pots. The rooms are really spacious. The ice maker at the wet bar is amazing. The Sun room and the front porch was me and my husband's favorite. I would recommend this property to anyone. We will come again.
It’s even better than the description! We hade two families in for a long weekend! The house (and surrounding area) were sooo nice. The house is so roomy. It was stocked better than almost any place I’ve ever rented. So much character!! Just lovely!!! We loved having meals in the beautiful/large dinning room. The place is so elegant! The rooms are huge!Parking was great! Basketball court in back. Beautiful yard!You are only a few blocks from the bath row area, with many good restaurants and shopping. Just a great place! Thanks so much for allowing us to stay. We will be back!Jon
The house was amazing, makes you feel like you are at home. I had a birthday dinner for my husband with some of his friends and wives. They all loved the atmosphere of the house, they said it was so inviting. The only thing we did not like was that our time was short. Not a single one of us wanted to leave. One of the couples wanted me to contact the owner to see if they could purchase the couch, then said hell the house too. We really enjoyed this place. We will be going back soon.
Gorgeous 120 year-old home! I had my 3 adult children and their spouses, one 12-year old and one 20 month old. Perfect and still more beds available! The house is so big with plenty of room and bathrooms, kitchen fully stocked, beds are very comfortable, beautiful yard with great location!! The 12 year old loved the basketball net! The host is so quick to respond and left us a very nice welcome basket of goodies. I don’t think we could have picked a better home for our family and the location was central to everything. If we ever return to Hot Springs, I would definitely rent this home again!!! HIGHLY recommend!!!
We are a small friendship/prayer group that comes together every year for a 3-day retreat.
This was our 3rd year to stay at this property. It is absolutely perfect for us! There is room for all 8 of us. The beds are super comfortable. The kitchen has pretty much everything we need - and well organized. The décor is beautiful. Wendy, our host, is so, so easy to work with.
If there was anything not absolutely perfect, it would be that the wi-fi signal was weak. It was there, but would drop.
We can't wait to go back next year!
Our family loved staying at the historic Vaughn-Palmer house for our daughter's wedding. It was very clean and tidy and smelled nicely scented instead of musty. It worked great for adults downstairs and teens upstairs. The mattresses and pillows were really comfortable. There were enough chairs for a gathering of 20. The sunroom is a great early morning hide-out. The kitchen and laundry room were outfitted with everything we needed. The only thing lacking was that I was unable to correspond with the owner about what was available for use for the wedding such as pitchers, tablecloth, silverware, etc. I am not sure if that is a VRBO policy or an oversight that my question was not seen. Turns out they had everything, but I had packed up an entire SUV of serving things (and just needed 2 bowls). I also would have liked the dead bushes and trees trimmed, but I know the deep winter freeze has put all of us in the south a bit behind. We can just edit out the dead limbs from the photos. The lawn was freshly manicured and looked lovely for the photos. Overall, the venue was great, the owner was helpful upon check-in and with questions during the stay, and it was a nice location in downtown Hot Springs: easy to pick up breakfast food for the wedding party just minutes away. Many thanks to the owner Wendy and her housekeeper Rhonda.
Jennifer K.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2021
Jennifer:
We were just heartbroken over the damage caused by the winter storm, especially the loss of several beautiful gardenia bushes. We followed the advice of our groundskeeper who instructed us to give everything a chance to come back before pruning. I will revisit with him now that you have raised the issue and get his advice.
Also, I double checked our message exchanges and didn't see any inquiry from you regarding serving pieces. I will be contacting VRBO to find out if there is any reason I would have not received correspondence from you. I'll keep you posted!
So glad your family enjoyed this special time together and I would love to post a photo if you would like to share one. Thanks so much!
About the host
Hosted by Wendy Bevel
Languages:
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Premier Host
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