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The Boathouse
Back deck off king bedroom #1
King bedroom #1
Living area
Queen bedroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Royal, AR
  • Place, Lake Ouachita
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Crystal Springs Public Use Area
    ‪3 min walk‬

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

• Plan Ahead for Spring & Summer — Secure Your Stay Today! No cleaning fee!

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

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Two night minimum stay required except on holiday weekends which require a minimum stay of three nights

Important information

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Property # 2818366vb
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

About the area

Royal

Located in Royal, this houseboat is on the waterfront. Hot Springs Mall and Ohio Club are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Hot Springs National Park and Ouachita National Forest. Extreme Fun Spot and Funtrackers Family Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain climbing.
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Map
Royal, AR

What's nearby

  • Lake Ouachita - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Crystal Springs Public Use Area - 3 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

  • Hot Springs, AR (HOT-Memorial Field) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shangri-La Diner - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Burls Country Smokehouse - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lodge Restaurant - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Owl Creek Pit - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪The High Water Grill - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is • Plan Ahead for Spring & Summer — Secure Your Stay Today! No cleaning fee! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at • Plan Ahead for Spring & Summer — Secure Your Stay Today! No cleaning fee!?

As of 9 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at • Plan Ahead for Spring & Summer — Secure Your Stay Today! No cleaning fee! on 11 Aug 2026 start from AU$590, 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 • Plan Ahead for Spring & Summer — Secure Your Stay Today! No cleaning fee!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at • Plan Ahead for Spring & Summer — Secure Your Stay Today! No cleaning fee!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at • Plan Ahead for Spring & Summer — Secure Your Stay Today! No cleaning fee!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is • Plan Ahead for Spring & Summer — Secure Your Stay Today! No cleaning fee! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this houseboat is steps away from Ouachita National Forest and Crystal Springs Public Use Area. Lake Ouachita is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorinda G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The boat was clean and welcoming. Kitchen was fully equipped with nice dishes, pots/pans and all the extras you need for all meals. Owners and staff were awesome.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Austin G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place to stay and wonderful hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Mar 2026
Thank you for the kind words! We hope to host you again soon! -Suzanne
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect from arriving to leaving..So clean, smelled good, had everything needed for the kitchen, bathrooms. Made us feel very special arriving with our name on boathouse sign, a personized card congratulating us on our 37th wedding anniversary with some bakery items, and white roses!! So nice and meant so much to us!! Would highly recommend for a great, clean relaxing getaway!! Thank you all for everything!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Mar 2026
Thank you so much for your incredibly kind words! It truly means a lot to us that your stay felt special! It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’re thrilled to hear you found everything clean, comfortable, and relaxing. Thank you as well for the recommendation—it’s the highest compliment we can receive. We would absolutely love to welcome you back anytime for another getaway! -Suzanne
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

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

Great Stay!!

We had the best vacation staying on this house boat. Great location to everything, staff was superb, house was perfect! We will return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Mar 2026
We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay on The Boathouse! Come back to see us soon! -Suzanne
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We came to see the famous Lake Ouachita and its everything you expect and more! This Boat house is perfect for doing so, they have everything you need. The morning view is incredible from the very spacious back deck. We boated and visited the entire lack and had the best accommodations right on the water.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Mar 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled you got to Lake Ouachita and that it lived up to everything you hoped for—and more. It means a lot to hear that the boathouse had everything you needed and made your time on the water even more enjoyable. That morning view from the back deck is one of our favorite things too, and we’re so glad you were able to soak it all in. It sounds like you made the most of your time exploring the lake! We truly appreciate you choosing to stay with us and would love to welcome you back for another relaxing getaway anytime! -Suzanne
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie H.

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

Great place to stay

Wonderful 4 bedroom fully furnished stationary houseboat. Very clean and had everything you could need including a Keurig coffee maker!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2022
Thank you so much for taking time to review your stay on The Boathouse! Your family was a delight, and we are so glad that you like coffee as much as we do! Hope to see you again soon ~ Suzanne
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin S.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2024
Thanks, Kristin!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina T.

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

Beautiful place

Location was perfect, very relaxing vacation!! Morning coffee on deck was wonderful and fishing off the dock made this vacation memorable. Will be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Nov 2022
Tina, I am so glad that your family enjoyed The Boathouse. Morning coffee and night fishing off the dock are two of our favorites too! Thank you for taking the time to review your stay. We hope to see you soon! Suzanne
Verified

10/10 Excellent

shannon e.

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

Great place !!

Great place on the lake . very clean and nice with lots of room . would recommend to everyone . great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2022
We appreciate your review and recommendation of The Boathouse! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! Come back and see us soon ~ Suzanne Kindt
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dollie J.

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

Wonderful and relaxing

We had a wonderful relaxing time on this boat! Super clean and roomy!! We will definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept 2024
We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay on The Boathouse! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. Come see us again soon! Thanks, Suzanne
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rose K.

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

July stay

This place was perfect! Was so nice to be able to park our boat right at the house and step right into the boat house. Everyone was very helpful the lake is absolutely amazing! My family fell in love, we will for sure be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2024
Thank you so much for taking time to review The Boathouse, Rose! We are so happy that your family enjoyed their stay! Come back soon! -Suzanne
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

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

Love this place!!!

Wonderful vacation stay. This property has everything you need. It lacks nothing. Will definitely being going back
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2022
Thank you so much for taking the time to review The Boathouse, Nicole! We certainly enjoyed having your bunch stay with us and welcome your return any time! Thanks again, Suzanne
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tanner S.

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

Amazing!

This was truly a great experience! Wonderful views and amenities! The workers were super nice and made you feel very welcomed! We definitely will be wanting to go back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2024
Thank you, Tanner! Come back and see us soon! ~Suzanne
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie H.

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

Exceeded our expectations

Very nice, clean, and so much fun! The kids loved playing in the lake off the back of the boathouse. Would love to stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2022
Thank you so much for taking time to review The Boathouse, Debbie! We are so pleased that your family had fun and that the kids enjoyed Lake Ouachita! We would love to have you stay with us again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2024
Thank you, Randall! Hope that you family visits us again soon! ~Suzanne
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie J.

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

Girls Trip

The property was great! Everything you could ask for and more. Overall a great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2022
Thank you so much for taking time to review The Boathouse! We are so glad you had a great experience and enjoyed your Girls' Trip while celebrating a birthday! Come back soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie G.

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

The most beautiful lake anywhere!

We absolutely enjoyed everything about our stay. We rented the premier pontoon that was parked right next to the houseboat. Both were perfect, roomy and easy to maneuver for my 75 year old father. Thank you so much for the excellent hospitality!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Sept 2022
Thank you so much for taking time to review The Boathouse, Leslie! We are so happy that your family enjoyed the stay! We couldn't agree more that Lake Ouachita is indeed the most beautiful lake! We hope you come back and stay with us again! Suzanne
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carla W.

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

10/10

Can’t say enough about our stay at The Boathouse! Family of 6 adults. Comfortable stay and convenient to jet ski and boat rental. Kitchen well stocked, fresh delicious cookies upon arrival and very friendly staff! Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2024
Thank you, Carla! Can't wait to have your family stay with us again! ~Suzanne
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kelley d.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Apr 2023
Thank you for reviewing your stay at The Boathouse, Kelley! We are so glad to hear that you were happy with the kitchen setup! We have tried to include everything that we would want if we were on vacation so your feedback is appreciated! We hope that you come to stay with us again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alissa P.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2024
Hey Alissa, Thank you so much for taking time to leave such a kind review! We welcome your family to come stay anytime! Thanks again, Suzanne
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Curtis F.

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

Like a Dream!

So clean new and cool! Was a great place to come back from the lake and islands. We didn’t want to leave! It had everything and the most comfortable beds with clean white bedding. The views were amazing and the kitchen and bathrooms so nice and clean. Loved having the washer and dryer for towels! They were all so helpful and super nice! Already booked for next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2022
We are so happy that your group enjoyed your time on The Boathouse! We take pride in offering a truly unique vacation rental on Lake Ouachita and we are thrilled that you loved it too! We look forward to seeing you next year!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chad O.

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

AMAZING GETAWAY !

We absolutely LOVED our trip to the boathouse . The staff is so nice and very helpful (wish I knew everyone’s name). The welcome cookies are YUMMY. The view was beautiful. The pictures online are spot on. We didn’t want to leave . Thank you for a amazing adventure ! I would recommend the boathouse to anyone .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Sept 2022
Thank you for the kind words, Chad! We are so happy that you and your family enjoyed your time on The Boathouse, and I hope your son caught some fish! We would love to have your family stay with us again! Suzanne
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline H.

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

Best place hands down

This boathouse is everything you need for the perfect getaway. Ashley, the office manager, met us at the entrance and showed us around. She even answered 5 million questions from the kids. We could rent kayaks through Ashley also and she really helped make this trip stress free. This house is plenty big enough for families of 8 like we had and still room for more. Cannot wait to come back and stay longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Apr 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to review The Boathouse, Caroline! We enjoyed having your family stay with us and look forward to seeing you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

D’Lisa M.

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

Peaceful and relaxing

I was impressed with size of the property and the layout. It was absolutely perfect for our needs. The grandsons liked being able to swim off the back deck and there was plenty of seating for the adults throughout. Ashley was very nice and made us welcome when we arrived. The dock staff was courteous and very helpful. The kitchen was stocked with everything one needed to prepare meals. I especially liked the fruit bowl which allowed for placing fruit in easy reach without digging through bags. We all had a wonderful stay and would definitely stay again. Highly recommend the Boathouse.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept 2024
Thank you so much for leaving such a thoughtful review! The feedback helps both us and future customers, so it is very much appreciated! We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay. Please come again soon! Thanks, Suzanne
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindy T.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Apr 2023
Thank you, Lindy! It was so nice of you to leave such a thoughtful review. We are so happy that your family enjoyed the stay on The Boathouse and this area, as well We hope to see you again soon! Also, we agree that Ashley is the best! ~Suzanne

About the host

Hosted by Suzanne Kindt

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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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