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Welcome to Old Bear Creek

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Experience the charm of a traditional log cabin with a spacious balcony overlooking a serene lawn and a driveway.
Cozy space with a dining area, side table, and framed photograph on the wall.
Relax by the pool surrounded by a deck with lounge chairs.
Relax on the deck with two comfortable chairs and a small table, taking in the serene views of the surrounding forest.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a large island, oven, and refrigerator.

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 84866 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Royal, AR
  • Lake Ouachita
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Hot Springs National Park
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Hot Springs, AR (HOT-Memorial Field)
    ‪24 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Royal

This vacation home places you next to Ouachita National Forest and a short drive from other popular attractions like Lake Ouachita. The vacation home includes a private pool, a kitchen, and a fireplace.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Ouachita - 12 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • Hot Springs National Park - 22 min drive - 13.0 miles
  • Hot Springs Convention Center - 27 min drive - 17.7 miles
  • Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort - 28 min drive - 16.8 miles
  • Bathhouse Row - 28 min drive - 18.1 miles

Getting around

  • Hot Springs, AR (HOT-Memorial Field) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Saddlebags Saloon & Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Patty's Down the Road - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burl's Country Smokehouse - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Royal Ridge Weddings - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Whiskers Bar & Grill - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Welcome to Old Bear Creek

Come experience beauty with a touch of wilderness. Nestled on a hilltop, along bear creek and just 10 minutes from Lake Ouachita and Lake Hamilton. Private and gated 4-acres, makes Old Bear Creek perfect for a destination family vacation. With 2 living areas there is plenty of room for everyone, so bring the whole family.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 3 bathrooms, and a patio. There's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms and a dining area. The bathroom offers a jetted tub and hair dryers. Other standard amenities include a private pool, a washing machine, and a fireplace.

Property manager

Debbie McGrew

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 4,866 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 50
Note from host: Please request Information and pricing on events.
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50.
  • Note from host: Please request Information and pricing on events.

Frequently asked questions

What can I see close to this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Royal, just steps from Ouachita National Forest. You'll also find Brady Mountain Public Use Area and Crystal Springs Public Use Area nearby.

Is there parking available at this vacation home?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Welcome to Old Bear Creek ?

There are many amenities for couples at this vacation home, including a private pool and a fireplace as well as an outdoor pool.

Does Welcome to Old Bear Creek have a hot tub?

No, but this vacation home offers jetted bathtubs in all accommodations.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Hot Springs, AR (HOT-Memorial Field), which is 13.8 mi away (20 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Welcome to Old Bear Creek ?

Yes, every accommodation at Welcome to Old Bear Creek comes with a deck.

Welcome to Old Bear Creek Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tray S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great pool!

Had a good time at the property and visiting the surrounding area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Time

We had a wonderful experience at this beautiful cabin. Minutes from our marina at Crystal Springs we were easily able to make it back and forth. Everyone also loved the pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda L., Little Rock, Arkansas

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome amenities and plenty of room to relax.

We had a wonderful stay at Old Bear Creek. The home was clean and so much room. We enjoyed having multiple tables .. we played many games of dominos and other games. The pool was wonderful! Then at night we hung out on the patio and watched the Perseid meteor showers! We hope to return next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

abigail c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely Perfect!

The house and amenities MORE than met our expectations, and communication with the owners was easy! This was the 13th year of our families vacationing together, and everyone agreed this was the best house we’ve rented so far! Hopefully schedules line up so we can rent this house again next summer! 😃
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adelle P., Dallas, TX

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Vacation

We just returned from a wonderful week with family visiting from England at old bear creek. The house is perfect. Plenty of room for a big family or group of friends to come together or enjoy quiet time alone in the many well thought out spaces in the home. A lovely pool outside (a couple of floaties, pool towels and an airpump included) and lots of outdoor dining/lounging options. House is very clean and beautifully decorated. Kitchen is well equipped and big enough to make meals for the family. Beds are super comfortable (one is shorter than the other and would be perfect for a child or shorter adult) water pressure in bathrooms is very good. The many thoughtful touches around the house (coffee flavors, scented candles, lotions) makes it just perfect. You will not regret a stay here. We'll definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lois H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great for our large group!

The lodge was great! It could fit a lot more than advertised. I was worried about the pool being warm enough because it isn’t heated, but it was wasted worry, the pool was perfect and the kids played in it the entire time! The location was great for going to lake Hamilton, running to the store, hunting crystals, etc. The house was great for having multiple areas for puzzles, games, movies and hanging out to all occur without interfering with each other. We even had a storm one night where we turned off all the lights and just watched/listened from the wrap around porch…super cool. We did have to run to the store the first night and grab a few essentials for the kitchen…like trash bags, ziploc containers, detergent and wash cloths/sponges, kitchen towels, etc…but those items are always an unknown until you get there. But, overall the house was perfect for what we needed and was larger and more accommodating than we expected.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Spot!

Huge house with lots of space and amazing wrap around porch. Super clean when we arrived, easy check-in, nice appliances, new TVs, and ample kitchen supplies. Pool was nice and clean with some extra rafts and an inflator available. The game room downstairs was really fun with air hockey, bags, ping pong, and TV. Our two kids thoroughly enjoyed running all around the place. Everything seemed to be well kept and actively maintained. Location was nice and quiet, but not too far a drive from activities in the area. There's a dollar store near by with basics and a few restaurants too. We had a crazy heavy hail event that damaged the water line at the house and the host came to help troubleshoot and get it fixed promptly. They stayed in communication and were helpful and friendly. Fortunately, the covered parking saved our car from damage. We had a great stay, would definitely do it again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023