Wallace Stone was named the Historic Preservation Champion by the Hot Springs Metro Partnership.
What makes a man buy an abandoned piece of property, close to the railroad tracks – a property that once housed an auto repair joint and machine welding shop, with the vision of creating an outrageously luxurious Airbnb, one that sleeps 42, an entire baseball team, and parents?
Wallace Stone had the audacity to believe he could transform a grubby property on Belding Street into a remarkable addition to Hot Springs.
Located right across from Majestic Park, Out of the Park is proof that with imagination and determination, a visionary can accomplish almost anything. And that’s why Wallace Stone was named the Historic Preservation Champion by the Hot Springs Metro Partnership this year.
Out of the Park has an indoor batting cage, 11 bedrooms, some with bunk beds. Other bedrooms are exquisite private accommodations for grown-ups. There’s a gourmet kitchen, laundry room with a dozen washers and dryers – because baseball is a dirty game, and a great big patio for grilling. Soon, there will even be a pickleball court.
This isn’t the first historic renovation project Stone has taken on. Capone’s Loft, across from Spencer’s Corner, is an exquisite Airbnb overlooking Central Avenue and Bridge Street. Mermaid Manor on Lake Hamilton is a beautiful property with a heated pool, hot tub, a game room with arcade-style Ms. Pac Man, kayaks, and room for any party or family reunion.
Hot Springs has so many remarkable properties, each deserved to be saved and transformed. Hopefully, in the future, others will recognize the magic in these properties and follow in Wallace Stone’s footsteps.
For more information, visit baseballairbnb.com, caponesloft.com, or mermaidmanoronlakehamilton.com.
