Hot Springs, AR
Flamingo Flophouse
2 beds · 2 baths · sleeps 6 5.00 23 reviews
Quiet cove on Lake Hamilton
Two king bedrooms · memory foam
Lakeside grill patio
Private hot tub
Tesla charger w/ adapter
Dock access — swim & fish
Steps from Sam's Pizza Pub
About this stay
Relax at the restored 1930s "Flamingo Flophouse" Cottage. This well-curated cottage is 4 miles from Oaklawn on a quiet cove of Lake Hamilton with pristine sunset views. Enjoy a truly unique stay on the grounds of Sam's Pizza Pub, a local favorite since 1980. Guests may swim or fish from the dock.
Flamingo has 2 memory-foam king beds. The primary bedroom has an en-suite bath, and the second bedroom has a private hall bath — privacy for couples, families, or a small group. A modern kitchen opens to a lakeside patio with a grill, perfect for sunset dinners over the water, and the private hot tub gives you an easy place to unwind after a day in Hot Springs.
Like its sister cottages on the property, Flamingo sits on a peaceful cove just steps from Sam's Pizza Pub — locally famous for live music on weekends, lakeside dining, and the kind of slow, easy evenings that make Hot Springs feel like home.
Pet friendly with a $50 fee per stay, limited to 1 pet up to 35 lbs.
When booking, please note: there is only parking on-site guaranteed for 1 vehicle. There is additional parking approximately 1,000 feet down the road.
Where you'll sleep
Bedroom 1
1 King · memory foam · en-suite
Bedroom 2
1 King · memory foam · private hall bath
What this place offers
Private hot tub
Lakeside patio with grill
Lake Hamilton dock access
Pet-friendly ($50 fee, 1 pet max 35 lbs)
Tesla charger w/ universal adapter
Wireless broadband internet
Air conditioning
Modern kitchen
Washing machine
TV (Antenna)
Bed linen
Essentials
On-site parking (1 vehicle, additional parking 1,000 ft down the road)
Smoke detector
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit
What guests are saying
Where you'll be
On a quiet cove of Lake Hamilton, on the grounds of Sam's Pizza Pub — 4 miles from Oaklawn and close to everything Hot Springs has to offer.
Exact street address shared after booking.
Best fit for your Hot Springs trip
Map and nearby guide
Map points are centered from this Lake Hamilton stay at Sam's Pizza Pub, with the exact arrival details shared after booking.
Start here
Easy wins for a first Hot Springs trip.
Walkable
Sam's Pizza Pub
Lakeside pizza, drinks, and live music on many weekends.
Great first-night option when nobody wants to unpack and cook.
Historic core
Bathhouse Row
The classic Hot Springs walk: bathhouses, shops, the promenade, and national park history.
Pair it with Superior Bathhouse Brewery or a downtown coffee stop.
Free history stop
Hot Springs National Park Visitor Center
Start at the Fordyce Bathhouse to understand the park before walking the row.
Good rainy-day or first-morning activity.
Food and drinks
Casual choices guests can actually use.
National Park brewery
Superior Bathhouse Brewery
Brewery and restaurant inside a historic bathhouse on Bathhouse Row.
A fun downtown lunch stop after walking the park.
Dinner downtown
Steinhaus Keller
German-style dinner spot tucked downtown near Bathhouse Row.
Good for a slower sit-down meal.
Hot Springs classic
McClard's Bar-B-Q
Long-running barbecue stop with deep local history.
Best when you want something casual and filling.
Coffee
Red Light Roastery Coffee House
Local coffee stop for a downtown morning.
Useful before a national park walk.
Coffee and brunch
Kollective Coffee and Tea
Coffee, tea, and cafe food near the downtown core.
Good for groups with mixed breakfast preferences.
Lake and outdoors
Water, gardens, trails, and scenic time outside.
Right here
Lake Hamilton
The lake setting for the Cove properties, docks, patios, and slower mornings.
Use your property rules for dock, hot tub, and lake access details.
Garden walk
Garvan Woodland Gardens
A 210-acre botanical garden on Lake Hamilton with seasonal displays and wooded paths.
One of the best low-stress photo stops.
Hike or bike
Northwoods Trails
Trail system north of downtown with hiking and mountain biking routes.
Bring water and check trail conditions if it has rained.
State park
Lake Catherine State Park
Trails, lake views, and a quieter park day outside town.
Good half-day option.
Clear-water lake
Lake Ouachita State Park
Bigger lake day with swimming, boating, and scenic shoreline.
Worth the drive for a full outdoor day.
Families and rainy days
Good options when the weather or group energy changes.
Kids and adults
Mid-America Science Museum
Hands-on science museum that works well for families.
Strong rainy-day backup.
Bigger family day
Magic Springs Theme and Water Park
Theme park and water park option during open seasons.
Check hours before promising it to kids.
Easy outing
Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf
Low-key mini golf near the lake corridor.
Simple evening activity after dinner.
Downtown history
Gangster Museum of America
Compact museum covering Hot Springs gangster-era history.
Pairs well with Bathhouse Row.
Quirky classic
Arkansas Alligator Farm and Petting Zoo
Old-school family attraction with animals and local character.
Best for families who like offbeat stops.
Date night and adults
A few grown-up ways to spend an evening.
Racing and casino
Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort
Races in season, casino gaming, restaurants, and event energy.
Check the racing calendar if that is the draw.
Thermal spa
Quapaw Baths and Spa
Bathhouse Row spa experience in the historic district.
Book ahead on busy weekends.
Traditional bathhouse
Buckstaff Bathhouse
Classic Hot Springs bathhouse experience.
Good for guests who want the old-school version.
Viewpoint
Hot Springs Mountain Tower
Panoramic view above town and the national park.
Nice sunset-adjacent stop if hours line up.
Practical stops
Useful errands near the stay.
Groceries
Kroger Hot Springs
Convenient grocery run for breakfast, snacks, and lake-day supplies.
Search maps from your current location for the closest store.
Supplies
Walmart Supercenter Hot Springs
Useful for forgotten chargers, sunscreen, groceries, and kid items.
Best for bigger stock-up runs.
Pharmacy
Walgreens Hot Springs
Quick pharmacy and basics stop.
Use maps for nearest open location.
Boat day
Salty Dog Boat Rentals
Lake Hamilton pontoon rental option on Central Avenue.
Reserve ahead during summer and holiday weekends.