First off, I know what you're thinking it's winter but now is the time to start planning that summer vacation.  Did you know that you don't have to travel very far to get he feel of the tropics?

Hot Springs, Arkansas is just a pleasant 90-minute drive from Texarkana and there is a luxurious Lake Hamilton getaway that will make you forget all about your troubles the moment you step onto this property with panoramic stunning views of the lake surrounded by palm trees.

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Soak in the sunshine with friends and family or enjoy a pool party with plenty of outdoor living areas, including a huge deck, a gigantic grill for those family cook-outs, a fire pit, a hot tub, and even a putting green. This Lake Hamilton Getaway sits in a small cove and also has a boat dock with ties for your boat.

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On the Lake

The Lake Hamilton getaway vacation home features 5 bedrooms, and 4 baths, with all the top-of-the-line furnishings and resort-style amenities, and 3,900 square feet of plenty of space for a large family with your private outdoor oasis you just can't help make this your home away from home.

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Covered Upper Deck

Stay out of the bad weather and relax in a lounge chair overlooking the lake.

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Deck Side View

The covered deck has gorgeous views of the pool, lake, and putting green.

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Luxury Bedrooms

Each bedroom has a beach theme and is very comfy when it's time to call it a day.

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Upstairs Kitchen + Dining Area

Fully equipped eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops |breakfast bar and dining area

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Living Room Luxury

The living area is very spacious with great views of the lake and woods.

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Texarkana, you can't go wrong when you stay at this Lake Hamilton vacation getaway minutes from all of Hot Springs attractions and restaurants.

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Please visit VRBO for more on this amazing vacation destination.

LOOK: Here are the best lake towns to live in

Many of the included towns jump out at the casual observer as popular summer-rental spots--the Ozarks' Branson, Missouri, or Arizona's Lake Havasu--it might surprise you to dive deeper into some quality-of-life offerings beyond the beach and vacation homes. You'll likely pick up some knowledge from a wide range of Americana: one of the last remaining 1950s-style drive-ins in the Midwest; a Florida town that started as a Civil War veteran retirement area; an island boasting some of the country's top public schools and wealth-earners right in the middle of a lake between Seattle and Bellevue; and even a California town containing much more than Johnny Cash's prison blues.

Gallery Credit: Peter Richman

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