Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this Victorian house was first built in 1904 by Fred and Myrtle Sammons, it was the home of their dreams. Then, just living in their new home for only nine months, what every home owner fears happened. Early in 1904, a fire that started in the downtown area and burned down most of Hot Springs at that time also burned down their dream home, there was nothing left standing. Fred and Myrtle were undaunted in their dream of having a home in Hot Springs. Shortly after the fire they started to rebuild their home just the way it stood before. By the end of 1905 they moved back in their home.

Fred Sammons was the owner of a mercantile store on Central Avenue that sold groceries, feed, cement and other general merchandise. The name of the store was Sammons & Sons. Fred and Myrtle had four children, their daughter Gladys, lived with them until their death. Gladys never married and continued to live in the house until she passed away in 1991.

The house set vacant for awhile, until it was sold to a couple who wanted to convert it into a Bed & Breakfast. The Gables opened for business in 1993. In 1996 David and Judy bought the inn and are the longest continuously operating B and B innkeepers in the Hot Springs area.  David and Judy have worked tirelessly inside and out to make the property the exclusive accommodations you see today.  The inn features four rooms that have been individually decorated, including a private bath for each bedroom. Great detail and consideration make this one of the most elegant Bed & Breakfasts around.  Back in 1904, this house was one couples dream home, now over one hundred years later, it is still one couples dream home!
   

Accolades:

The Gables Inn Bed & Breakfast in Hot Springs, Arkansas has been awarded the title of “Most Romantic” B & B and “Best Breakfast Overall” out of 8,500 B& B’s around the world according to Lanierbb Travel Guide.

The Gables Inn received the greatest number of votes in these categories by their loyal B & B guests and regular visitors to Lanierbb.com.  A representative from Pamela Lanier’s Bed and Breakfasts, Inns and Guesthouses International said that it was almost unheard of for an inn to win two awards in the same year!
 

The Sunday News
Serving South Arkansas

The Gables Inn B & B in Hot Springs, Arkansas Gains International Attention
 

"Judy's initiative, enthusiasm, and service-oriented philosophy told us right away why she and her husband, David, do such a good job presiding over the  charming Gables Inn, a stately turn-of-the-century home sitting regally on a corner lot in the Quapaw Historic District. From the moment we pulled up outside and saw the many gables, wraparound front porch, bay windows, and stained-glass windows, we knew we were in for a treat in the Victorian tradition." 


 

Los Angeles Times
"A 1905 Victorian with wraparound gallery and four antique-laden guest rooms.  I'd love to linger in the Governor's room, with its warm tones, cozy decor and heart-shaped whirlpool for two with mirrors above."

"You can feel the gentle breezes while swinging or rocking on the porch or watch the birds feed in the beautiful garden."

"For a gracious and romantic place to stay in Hot Springs, try The Gables Inn Bed & Breakfast."

Ozark
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"This charming inn, featured in the Dallas Morning News, offers many specials including a Romantic Holiday Getaway that includes a two night stay with a full breakfast."