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Private cottage located on The Carriage House Inn Estate

Holiday home in Mena

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Outdoor dining
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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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  • Place, Janssen Park
  • Place, Rich Mountain Community College
  • Place, Mena Regional Health System

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Rider’s Den Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

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.

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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 Queen Wilhelmina State Park and Janssen 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
  • Polk County Library - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Mena Art Gallery - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Rich Mountain Community College - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Mena Regional Health System - 3 min drive - 2.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Myers Cruizers Drive-In - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Little Italy II - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Elks Lodge - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪La Villa - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Private cottage located on The Carriage House Inn Estate?

As of 1 November 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Private cottage located on The Carriage House Inn Estate on 5 November 2025 start from NZ$276.72, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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. 138 out of 142 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 142 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 142 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 142 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 142 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

Nita B.

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

Wonderful Place!

This is the second time staying here and it is wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krista C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute, quiet, room for the weekend! We didn’t need space, so this was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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

Chris P.

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

Great stay!

Wish we had more time to stay since this place exceeded our expectations in every way...looking forward to visiting again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

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

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

Bob P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place. Clean. Comfortable. Creature comforts. Close to everything. The property is just beautifully landscaped. Our go to in Mena, Ar
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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

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

Patrick O.

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

Perfect get away

The Riders cottage was just as described. Our hosts were super helpful and the grounds perfect to relax in.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

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

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

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved the location, the clean room with calm decor, great shower, and Netflix. Really like that it's a little secluded from the other cottages. Great walk to park and town! Will come again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

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

Consistent

We’ve stayed at this property several times. We have consistently had no problems and a comfortable stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely Property. We enjoyed the delicious Chocolate Chip Cookies and the bed was wonderful. Would have loved a couple of extra pillows but otherwise an excellent stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tyrone

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Such a Quaint property with multiple individual cottages. ours was very thought out with everything needed to stay the night . Very clean and classy for a single room/bathroom suite.

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn M.

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

Comfortable, Convenient & Cookies

As a Mena native, who comes home occasionally to visit, this property is perfect. With the added ease of multiple rooms on site, everyone was able to be together and yet have privacy. The property is beautiful, quiet and built for quality time together. Check in was as simple as a text message, and there were fresh cookies waiting! The rooms were incredibly comfortable, and a great value for an overnight stay. 13/10 recommend---look forward to staying here again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

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

Beautiful Property and Room

I loved the feeling of this property and cottage like yard. The room was small but clean and the music playing and homemade cookies waiting for us was a nice touch. There was a small fenced in garden with chickens running around right outside our window, that made it feel homey. There are several other rooms to rent on the property but it still felt secluded. We would definitely stay here again if we were in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly as advertised. No other guests on property while I was staying, but there’s a very peaceful and pretty garden adjacent to the unit as well as a nice water feature in front.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, and super comfy cottage. Linens and mattress exemplary!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rider”s Den was perfect for us. The cottage was cozy, ,clean and comfortable. I loved the beautiful path leading to the cottage. All the beautiful landscaping made it feel like home away from home. And the cookie was a special surprise and treat. Thank you for providing us with such a lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin C.

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

Always a pleasure

I have to travel to Mena for work and it is always a pleasure staying here. I recommend this perfect spot to anyone coming up to explore Mena's quaint town or use it as a central location for Jeep/ATV rides.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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

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