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Private cottage located on The Carriage House Inn Estate

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Mena, AR
  • Mena Art Gallery
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Rich Mountain Community College
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Queen Wilhelmina State Park
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Rider’s Den Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

About this property

Private cottage located on The Carriage House Inn Estate

The Carriage House Inn’s, The Rider’s Den, located on the National Historic registered Shaver House estate is a favorite among guests for its cozy and private garden setting. Follow the meandering stone path through the garden, past the fountain and enjoy the sounds of nature. Guests will enjoy their own private sitting area overlooking the acre of the historic estate. . Amenities include: outside dining area, hammock and access to the stone cobbled fire pit (marshmallow roast and bon-fire set-up available upon request, fee to be applied).
Room features a microwave, mini-fridge, satelite television, cofffe maker and WiFi.
Walking distance from the beautiful Janssen Park and downtown historic Mena; Spas, Boutiques, Antique Stores, Art Gallery, Theatre, Old Fashion Ice Cream Shop, Coffee Shops and Restaurants. Less than a mile to the beginning of the beautiful Talimena Drive and National Forest recreational trails.
*15 minutes to Crystal Digging
*25 minutes to Kayaking and ATV’ing
*popular destination for Motorcyclists with access to fabulous runs.
*15 minutes to family friendly farm and homestead. (Market, Pick-your-own, Pumpkin Patch, Hay Rides, Corn Maze and Christmas Tree Farm)
Let us help you plan your relaxing small town getaway in our charming little town.

Property manager

Ashley Vacca
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Mena

Mena is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ouachita National Forest and Queen Wilhelmina State Park, while Mena Art Gallery and Ouachita Little Theatre are cultural highlights.
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Mena, AR

What's nearby

  • Janssen Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mena Art Gallery - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Mena Regional Health System - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Rich Mountain Community College - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Queen Wilhelmina State Park - 28 min drive - 20.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Elks Lodge - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Myers Cruizzers Drive-In - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ouachita Little Theatre - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Private cottage located on The Carriage House Inn Estate pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private cottage located on The Carriage House Inn Estate?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private cottage located on The Carriage House Inn Estate?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private cottage located on The Carriage House Inn Estate located?

Situated in Mena, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Janssen Park and Polk County Library. Mena Art Gallery and Ouachita Little Theatre are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 128 out of 132 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 132 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 132 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 132 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 132 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Renee B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Visiting Friends

Wonderful place! First time to stay in Rider’s Den Cottage. My husband worked from there on Friday, & was able to sit out on the patio and enjoy the beautiful Spring weather, & the chickens visited while he worked! So fun!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

William C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice little cabin

This is our second time staying at this property. It's very clean and nice. And the property owners always leave a couple chocolate chip cookies. We will be staying here any time we come back to Mena
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cottage

This is my go to place. I usually stay in the farmhouse but stayed in the small cottage this time. It is the most comfortable and safe place. I will be back next month.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorene R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend getaway

It was a much needed getaway. We enjoyed everything about our stay. Your place was wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place.

We will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandi J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay

It rained and all our plans got changed but we really enjoyed the little place we stayed. Host was super friendly. Little Italy II was an excellent place to eat in town. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint lil home

I love my time at The Carraige House Inn. It’s a peaceful setting, super clean and safe!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tifanie V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Calming Cottage

Our stay was wonderful, very clean, nice amenities, and perfect location. We will stay at this property again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay

As always, the stay was easy and comfortable. By far my favorite, Mena accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home

I stay in this property once a week. It is always a breath of fresh air after a long day!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lana H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend Get Away

Loved your sweet little cottage and the beautiful grounds. Coffee every morning outside and loved the 5 little hens so much! We will definitely return for another stay soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home Away From Home

This was a delightful "home" to stay in while I have been away on business. It was a great place to retreat to after a long day! Very peaceful and serene. I will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelly R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Darling cottage!

I wish we had been able to stay longer. The property was
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Cottage

This is a perfect little cottage for two to visit Mena. Thoroughly enjoyed or stay,
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

JANET M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stayed here numerous times

We have stayed here numerous times. It's always consistent as far as being clean and quiet and close to everything. Her cookies are awesome!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful & Well Appointed!

Host has excellent communication and responds quickly. Property has beautiful surroundings in a great location. Cottage was very clean and well appointed environment. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nita B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Place!

The Ridere Den was wonderful and charming. The bed was comfortable and the room was spotless. There were fresh cookies on the table. We loved wafching yhe chickens, goldfish in thr little fountain pond and squirrels while sitting in the yard. We definitely will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristi W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly recommend

We truly enjoyed our stay and the Riders Den was very clean and comfortable! We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trena Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Work trip

Great place to stay, would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming Surprise

This cottage was such a charming surprise! The space was clean and updated and well taken care of. Perfect for my overnight stay! There were chocolate chip cookies waiting for me and the nicest classical music playing as I entered the space. The outside area was picture esque and I may have snapped a few pics to brag to co-workers! Will def. Stay here again when in the area!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our “go to” place when visiting Mena.

Wonderful property! The hosts are very kind, accommodating, and polite! Will definitely stay there again when visiting Mena.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Coby S., Conway, AR

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Stay

Everything was put together well, very clean, and bed was comfortable. The room was great for our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

It was exactly as advertised. Awesome place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Business trip done right

Great comfortable, cozy and convenient stay for a week.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Salena C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfy cottage stay

the cottage was clean and comfortable! We loved the chocolate chip cookies after a long day of travel and packing my mom to move. The cottage was just perfect for us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

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