Hot Springs Log Cabin — Bike, Hike, Relax & Unwind
Hot Springs, AR, United States
Tucked under tall pines on 5 tranquil acres, this hand-built log cabin rests at the threshold of Hot Springs National Park. Less than 5 miles to trails, mountain bike parks & Bathhouse Row’s storied springs. Mid-century warmth meets boho charm. Curated w/ article furnishings, a record player, field guides & more. Watch the sunset over the mountain surrounded by wildlife & woodlands & then enjoy stargazing around the fire. Natural beauty w/modern amenities; Starlink | Comfy Beds | Modern Kitchen
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Welcome to our Hot Springs Ranger Cabin! Our hand-built log cabin is one of two homes situated on 5 peaceful and wild acres of oak-hickory-pine forest in the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains right next to the national park and historic downtown Hot Springs. Why Your Family Will Love Staying Here: • 🌲 Immersed in nature. Our 2 cabins are nestled in the forest on 5 acres. We have abundant wildlife. We see deer, turkeys, rabbits & more. 🦌 • 🔥🛁 Cedar Hot Tub - No trip to Hot Springs National Park is complete without a nice long soak. Plush robes provided. 🔥🛁 • 🚴 Less than 2 mi. to Cedar Glades & Northwoods mountain bike parks w/ miles of hiking & biking trails. 🥾 • ⛰️ Our land is only 4 mi. to Hot Springs National Park. We are very close to sunset trail and balanced rock. 🏕️ • ♟️ We have a vintage style record player & lots of fun board games, books & mucho DVDs for movie night. 🍿 • 🔥 We have a fire pit and grill. Beautiful sunsets over the mountain! 🌄 Exceptional star gazing. 🪐 • 🍽 Fully Stocked Modern Kitchen – Instapot, Toaster Oven, Gas Range, Coffee Station, Oils & Spices. ☕ • ⚡️ Starlink Internet & a great desk – Fast, reliable Wi-Fi for streaming & comfortable remote work. As former Hot Springs National Park rangers, my wife and I have thoughtfully curated this cabin to be a nature lover's refuge. Our land is minutes from trails of Northwoods and Cedar Glades Mountain bike parks, as well as the Sunset Trail, (the longest trail in the national park). It is both a quiet retreat and an ideal base for exploring Hot Springs’ remarkable natural and cultural landscape. We have furnished our property with birdhouses, making it an excellent location for birdwatching. Deer, rabbits and turkeys can often be spotted in the early mornings and evenings. You will love the vibrant colors of sunset over the mountain ridge while you grill out, enjoy the rocking chairs, or play yard games. Evenings are best spent on the porch or around the fire pit as the forest settles into its nightly rhythm. Inside, you can relax on our designer furniture and unwind with a favorite record, browse our extensive DVD collection, or gather for board games around the table. The QLED flatscreen and Starlink high-speed internet ensure modern convenience while you are cozy in the peace of our woodland refuge. Though our cabin was originally built by hand in the 1940s, we have completely updated the inside to modern standards. You will love the blend of craftsmanship and comfort. Rustic charm blends seamlessly with mid-century modern simplicity and bohemian warmth. Every detail nods to a ranger’s curiosity: field guides for local flora and fauna, maps for planning hikes, and binoculars for birdwatching. The two bedrooms each feature plush memory-foam queen beds and soft quality linens. The kitchen is equipped with a gas range, toaster, microwave, coffee maker, blender, crockpot, Instapot and all the essentials - which makes it easy to prepare meals after a day outdoors. We provide basic oils and spices, coffee, cream and sugar. Our small home office by the window has a vintage solid wood desk for you to use if you absolutely must get a little work done while you are here. We spared no expense to make sure you can stay connected. Our Starlink High speed internet is the best you can get out here tucked in this mountain valley. The cabin sits across the yard from the Wildcat Cottage, which is another vacation rental we offer. This is the only space on our 5 acres that is off limits to respect the privacy of the other guests. Each house has its own private parking, yard, grill and firepit. You can rent both houses for a bigger group and get the whole secluded property to yourselves, (Sleeps 12). We’ve curated this space for travelers who appreciate both the science and the story of Hot Springs, “the Valley of the Vapors.” Now home to 47 geothermal springs this valley is where geology, ecology, and human history meet in one of the country’s most unique parks. The park here was founded and protected before Yellowstone or the National Park Service existed, in 1832. Whether you’re here to hike the Goat Rock or the Sunset Trail, hunt for crystals at Ron Coleman mine Crater of Diamonds, bike Northwoods, explore Bathhouse Row’s opulent historic bathhouses, try craft beer brewed from the thermal water at Superior Bathhouse, (the only brewery in a national park), the Ranger Cabin offers the perfect balance of serenity, adventure, history, and comfort.
Other Details to Note
Fires in the firepit may not be left unattended. You must make sure they are totally out when you are done. If you plan on using the firepit you must procure your own firewood. We recommend stopping at a grocery store before reaching Hot Springs. The cabin’s heat, stove and oven run on propane and it is supported by a whole house generator system just in case of an outage. Make sure to use the fan when cooking and remember to turn off the stove. The 10 minute drive to our house from downtown Hot Springs is a windy and hilly forest road and it can be very dark at night. Please take it slow, use your brights and look out for deer and other animals crossing the road. We see them often! Wildcat Estates lane is a dirt road with only four families that live on it. Please take it slow. Our property is the last driveway on the right before the gate. You will see a stone sign and an old historic chicken coup at the entrance to the drive. Sound travels easily in our valley. Please respect quiet hours and be mindful of your noise levels after 10:00pm and before 7:00am. There is a first aid kit in the bathroom cabinets and a fire extinguisher under the sink.
What this place offers
Common
- Air conditioning
- Cleaning products
- Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
- Dishes and silverware
- Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
- Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
- Hair dryer
- Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
- Hot tub
- Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
- Dedicated workspace
- TV
- Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
- Wifi
Bathroom
- Bathtub
- Body soap
- Conditioner
- Hot Water
- Shampoo
- Shower gel
Bedroom and laundry
- Bed linens
- Drying rack for clothing
- Extra pillows and blankets
- Hangers
- Iron
- Clothing storage
What this place offers
Common
- Air conditioning
- Cleaning products
- Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
- Dishes and silverware
- Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
- Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
- Hair dryer
- Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
- Hot tub
- Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
- Dedicated workspace
- TV
- Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
- Wifi
Bathroom
- Bathtub
- Body soap
- Conditioner
- Hot Water
- Shampoo
- Shower gel
Bedroom and laundry
- Bed linens
- Drying rack for clothing
- Extra pillows and blankets
- Hangers
- Iron
- Clothing storage
Entertainment
- Record player
Family
- Babysitter recommendations
- Board games
- Pack 'n Play/travel crib
Heating and cooling
- Ceiling fan
- Indoor fireplace
Home safety
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Fire extinguisher
- First aid kit
- Smoke detector
Kitchen and dining
- Baking sheet
- Barbecue utensils
- Blender
- Coffee
- Coffee maker
- Dining table
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Hot water kettle
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Rice maker
- Stove
- Toaster
- Wine glasses
Location features
- Laundromat nearby
Outdoors
- BBQ grill
- Fire pit
- Garden or backyard
- Outdoor seating
- Patio or balcony
Parking and facilities
- Free parking on premises
- Single level home No stairs in home
- Free street parking
Services
- Cleaning before checkout
- Long term stays allowed Allow stay for 28 days or more
- Luggage dropoff allowed For guests' convenience when they have early arrival or late departure
Accessibility and Availability
Neighborhood
The drive to our house from Hot Springs is a windy and hilly forest road and it can be very dark at night. Please take it slow, use your brights and look out for deer and other animals crossing the road. We see them often! Wildcat Estates lane is a dirt road with only four families that live on it. Please take it slow. Our property is the last driveway on the right. You will see a stone sign and an old historic chicken coup at the entrance to the drive. If you drive through a gate you have gone too far - that is our neighbors gate. There are two designated uncovered parking spots for you right in front of the cabin, (The smaller log house to the left). The closest grocery store is the Kroger 7 miles away. Locals call this the “little kroger”. If you need more of a selection, I recommend going to the big kroger further down on Central or the Walmart Superstore there. You do have to go through downtown to get to these so depending on the time of day, traffic can make this a longer trip There is also a Harps only 8 miles away down country roads in the other direction. This can often be the fastest. There is also a Walmart Superstore over there less than a mile from Harps. Our property has a lot of space and is very secluded but we do have neighbors and you can sometimes hear them. Please be nice and respectful. Quiet hours begin at 10 pm. Sound travels easily in our valley. Please respect quiet hours and be mindful of your noise levels after 10:00pm and before 7:00am. Fun Destinations Cedar Glades Bike Park & Trails - 1.3 Miles | Northwoods Mountain Bike Park - 2.9 Miles | Balanced Rock & Sunset Trailhead - 2.9 Miles | Hot Springs National Park - 4 Miles | Bathhouse Row - 4 Miles | Gangster Museum - 4.3 Miles | Arkansas Alligator Farm & Petting Zoo - 4.8 Miles | North Mountain Drive - 4.8 Miles | Hot Springs Mountain Tower 5 Miles | West Mountain Drive - 5.7 Miles | Oaklawn Horse Racing and Casino - 6.2 Miles | Mid-America Science Museum - 8 Miles | Lake Hamilton - 9 Miles | Garvan Woodland Gardens - 13 Miles | Lake Ouachita State Park - 15 Miles | Lake Catherine State Park - 16.8 Miles | Yummy Destinations Pancake Shop - 3.9 Miles | Rolando’s Nuevo Latino Restaurant - 3.9 Miles | Superior Bathhouse Brewery - 4.1 Miles | The Waters Rooftop Bar - 4.1 Miles | Redbud Roastery Coffee - 4.3 Miles | The Vault Restaurant - 4.4 Miles | Delucas Pizza - 4.5 Miles | 420 Eats Food Truck Court - 4.7 Miles | The Pho House - 5.3 Miles | Mcclards Barbeque - 6.2 Miles | Fisherman’s Wharf - 10 Miles | Useful Destinations Kroger Grocery - 7 Miles | Walmart Supercenter - 7.2 Miles | Harps Grocery - 8.5 Miles | CHI St. Vincent Hospital - 8 Miles | Garland County Library - 5.7 Miles | Post Office - 4.3 Miles | This area is one of the best kept secrets of Hot Springs National Park. It has the peaceful solitude of the country while still being only a 10 minute drive to downtown. We are right next to Northwoods Mountain bike park and hiking trails as well as Cedar Glades Park, RC Airplane Club, and trails. We are also very close to the Alligator Farm, Whittington Park, North and West Mountain Scenic Drives and the Mountain Tower.
Guest Access
The log cabin, porch, front and backyard are your private retreat. You have your own private hot tub, firepit, and grill. There are two private designated parking spaces. Plenty of room to bring a trailer or a boat if need be, (Just notify the host please if you will be doing this). The 5 acres of forest and the rest of the property have shared access with our other vacation rental - Wildcat Cottage. They can be rented together to sleep more people and get total private access to the whole property. The Cottage, its carport and its front and back yard are off limits spaces, (unless you rented both). The barns are also off limits. The entire cabin itself and everywhere else on the 5 acre property is yours to explore.
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Hot Springs, AR, United States
This area is one of the best kept secrets of Hot Springs National Park. It has the peaceful solitude of the country while still being only a 10 minute drive to downtown. We are right next to Northwoods Mountain bike park and hiking trails as well as Cedar Glades Park, RC Airplane Club, and trails. We are also very close to the Alligator Farm, Whittington Park, North and West Mountain Scenic Drives and the Mountain Tower. The drive to our house from Hot Springs is a windy and hilly forest road and it can be very dark at night. Please take it slow, use your brights and look out for deer and other animals crossing the road. We see them often! Wildcat Estates lane is a dirt road with only four families that live on it. Please take it slow. Our property is the last driveway on the right. You will see a stone sign and an old historic chicken coup at the entrance to the drive. If you drive through a gate you have gone too far - that is our neighbors gate. There are two designated uncovered parking spots for you right in front of the cabin, (The smaller log house to the left).
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