The Bear Den

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A room with a large window overlooking a grassy area with trees and a distant landscape.
A wooden porch with a view of a red-roofed building and trees. There are two metal chairs and a bench.
A cozy log cabin room with a bed, wooden nightstands, a ceiling fan, and a window.
A rustic wooden cabin with a red roof, a wooden deck, and a sign that reads "BEAR DEN".
A cabin interior with a wooden interior, a bunk bed, a desk with a computer, a couch, and a dining table.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Microwave
  • Bathtub

Explore the area

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Mena, AR
  • Place, Rich Mountain Fire Tower
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Queen Wilhelmina State Park
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Place, Cossatot River State Park
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

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About the area

Mena

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

What's nearby

  • Rich Mountain Community College - 8 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Board Camp Crystal Mine - 22 min drive - 28.6 km
  • Rich Mountain Fire Tower - 22 min drive - 31.8 km
  • Queen Wilhelmina State Park - 25 min drive - 35.8 km
  • Cossatot River State Park - 29 min drive - 39.1 km

Getting around

  • Fort Smith, AR (FSM-Fort Smith Regional) - 105 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪La Villa - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪SONIC Drive In - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Little Italy II - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Ouachitas Coffee Roasters - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bear Den pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Bear Den?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Bear Den?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Bear Den?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Bear Den located?

Situated in Mena, this cabin is 1.5 mi (2.3 km) from Ouachita National Forest and within 6 miles (10 km) of Mena Depot Historic Museum and Ouachita Little Theatre. Mena Art Gallery and Polk County Library are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 11 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was nice. Just over all really small for the amount of people it says it sleeps.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Beautiful scenery and amazing experience 10/10 would come again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Best place to stay

10/10 no complaints clean, very nice owners, beautiful view
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Talamena Drive trip

We loved the cozy cabin! It had everything we needed. Comfortable beds! Easy to find. Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was great
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very clean

Everything was as advertised. My son and I enjoyed our visit.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Fall foliage trip

Stay was very enjoyable. Online listing stated that there was hot tubs which was not the case. This was the main reason we booked the cabin
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was very clean. The location and check-in instructions were extremely clear. Also, the view from the small screened porch was very nice. There were a few minor complaints. The bed was too soft for me. The WiFi wasn’t very reliable, but that’s to be expected in a remote location. Also, the parking lot was gravel and rutted, so it was a little tricky for us older folks to navigate especially when carrying bags. I would definitely stay here again, though. Thanks for the clean, well-equipped cabin.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Due to poor communication we never were able to get to the cabin. Host blames vrbo and vrbo says no problem occurred. Very dissatisfied with vrbo and host.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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