The spaceBuilt in 1910, "Orange Street Downtown Cottage" is a 1,231 square foot bungalow-style residence that was lovingly, completely restored in 2021 with updated modern amenities plus a dash of whimsy, color, Hot Springs history, and fun. The space is truly delightful, feels happy and cozy, yet also uncluttered and roomy, with surprises everywhere including a fully-stocked game display shelf.
Features a generous front living room, central dining room with seating for four, full kitchen, laundry room, and two bedrooms each with queen beds and en-suite full bathrooms. The adjoining bedrooms are separated by double-bolt door that may be opened or kept closed and private. The back deck is very private yet above it offers vistas of the Hot Springs Mountain Tower.
The kitchen is well equipped and includes full-size refrigerator, gas range, dishwasher, microwave, Keurig coffee maker, and it is fully stocked with cookware, dishware, cups, glasses, and utensils. For the bedrooms and baths, all linens and towels are provided. Flat-screen Smart TV in the living room, Wi-Fi throughout, and exterior security cameras. Central heat and air with guest-controlled thermostat and new on-demand water heater so you never run out of hot water. There is a full-size washer and dryer and iron and ironing-board in the laundry room.
There is ample free street parking directly in front. The front door is secured by a keyless remote deadbolt with keypad and your dedicated access code for self check-in.
Two queen beds. No pull-outs or cots. Designed to sleep singles, one couple, two couples, or a family of floor. Maximum four guests total. No pets.
Light-Duty Cleaning Fee Discount Rebate of 25% available if only one bedroom and bath are used with the other remaining clean. To qualify for rebate, guests must message Host at booking and before Check-In.
Guest accessAmple free street parking available directly in front. DO NOT park in adjacent driveway as that easement is shared with next door neighbor. Most guests choose to walk around as you downtown and within a few blocks of the Central Avenue District and all historic area is within one mile. If visiting the lakes it is best to drive. If visiting Oaklawn Race Track & Casino, it's less than two miles away -- most either drive there or take a taxi or Uber/Lyft. In most cases, parking in Hot Springs is relatively plentiful and free.
Additional notesLike many downtown settings experiencing revitalization, Orange Street is an eclectic mix of beautifully restored properties together with some yet to be renovated. (The house next door is being renovated now.) And right around the corner, Ouachita Avenue has new investment energy with the opening of Splash Wine Bar, Chrysalis Day Spa, SQZBX Pizza, and The Starlite Lounge in addition to local's favorite Colorado Grill.
Guest interactionHost does not live on property but is local and available if needed.
Neighborhood overview522 Orange Street is on the block connecting Quapaw Avenue (main avenue of the residential historic district) and Ouachita Avenue (so-called "Sidetown"), which is two blocks from the south end of popular Central Avenue downtown historic district. Both routes lead you directly to Central Avenue but Ouachita is a few minutes faster and features new shops, bars, and restaurants including Splash Wine Bar, Chrysalis Day Spa, SQZBX Pizza, Starlite Club, and Colorado Grill. And be sure to check out the new Machine Gun Grotto at the Armory -- where you can literally shoot a Thompson Sub Machine Gun. The neighborhood is quirky and fun and a convenient walk to everything downtown.
Getting aroundMost guests prefer to just walk around as you are right downtown and everything in the Historic District is within a mile. Lakes are best explored with your car. Oaklawn Race Track & Casino is less than two miles away so it is walkable but most either drive or take a taxi or Uber/Lyft. It is not overly difficult to park in Hot Springs and it is mostly free.
