It's almost summer vacation time and gas prices are on the rise what better time to take a trip closer to Texarkana. There is a brand new luxury beach-themed home with amazing views of Lake Hamilton and the mountains in Hot Springs, Arkansas.

This 5 bedroom, 4 bath home is perfect for a large family or group because it can sleep up to 10 people. The 2551 sq. ft. home is a waterfront property that has a covered deck, fire pit, hot tub, bar, charcoal grill, and sports pool with a layout tanning ledge.

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Imagine strolling along the boardwalk to the boat dock below.

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Living Dining Area

This private home is beautifully decorated to give off a Caribbean vibe with a spacious living area with large bay-like windows that feels more like a beach house than a lake house.

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Watch a movie on the large HDTV or warm up on a cool evening with a modern built-in fireplace.

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The large living room opens up into the dining and kitchen area.

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Master Bedroom

Relax and unwind in one of five bedrooms including a master bedroom with great views of the lake and pool.

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Downstairs King Bedrooms

There are plenty of bedrooms for family and friends to get a little privacy.

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Upstairs Queen Bedrooms

There are two bedrooms with queen-size beds and one with a private bath.

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Bathrooms

4 full baths decorated with beach decor make this a perfect spot for winding down for the evening after a fun day on the lake.

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Take a look at this enormous marble walk-in shower.

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Not only do you get amazing views of the lake while staying at this home but paddleboards and kayaks are provided during your stay.

Make this lake house your home away from home any time of the season. Head to the VRBO website for more details and pics.

LOOK: Here are the best lake towns to live in

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LOOK: Here are the 50 best beach towns in America

Every beach town has its share of pluses and minuses, which got us thinking about what makes a beach town the best one to live in. To find out, Stacker consulted data from WalletHub, released June 17, 2020, that compares U.S. beach towns. Ratings are based on six categories: affordability, weather, safety, economy, education and health, and quality of life. The cities ranged in population from 10,000 to 150,000, but they had to have at least one local beach listed on TripAdvisor. Read the full methodology here. From those rankings, we selected the top 50. Readers who live in California and Florida will be unsurprised to learn that many of towns featured here are in one of those two states.

Keep reading to see if your favorite beach town made the cut.

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