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Peaceful Cabin Steps Away From The Creek, Convenient Access To ATV Trails!

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A wooden porch with a rocking chair and a sign that reads "Hello Summer."
A living room with a dark leather sofa, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a kitchen visible through an open doorway.
A rustic cabin with a porch, surrounded by trees and grass.
A kitchen with a window, a sink, and shelves with dishes and bottles.
A dining area with a table, chairs, a vase with flowers, a mirror, and a door.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Games
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  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Sleeps 5•2 bedrooms•3 beds

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Mena, AR
  • Place, Board Camp Crystal Mine
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Janssen Park
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Place, Caddo River
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Futon

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Peaceful Cabin Steps Away From The Creek, Convenient Access To ATV Trails!

Tucked into the woods with peaceful privacy, this fully furnished 2-bedroom, 1-bath cabin offers the perfect blend of quiet retreat and easy highway access.

Step out of your car and you immediately hear the rushing sound of the Big Fork Creek flowing, year-round just behind the cabin. A beautiful waterfall cascades in the backyard, creating the kind of relaxing backdrop you simply can’t replicate.

Inside, everything is ready for a comfortable stay. The cabin is completely furnished with fresh bed linens, towels, a fully equipped kitchen (dishes, cookware, refrigerator, gas stove), dining area, cozy living room with Smart TV streaming, DVD player, DVD library, and game closet for family fun. There is a washer and dryer for added convenience.

Outside is where this place really shines. Enjoy mornings on the covered porch and evenings gathered around the decorated firepit area, complete with string lights for nighttime ambiance — perfect for s’mores, conversation, and unwinding under the stars.

Conveniently located next to our full hook-up RV campground. If you are staying with a group, you can easily ride from campsites to the cabin on your ATVs or off road vehicles. Easy access to nearby ATV trails, including the Wolf Pen Gap and Fouche Mountain trails. No need to trailer, you can ride directly from our campground. Check the US Forest Service website for exact open and closure dates. This cabin offers the best of comfort, nature, and adventure all in one stay.

Whether you’re here to relax by the waterfall, hike the beautiful Ouachita Mountains, or ride all day and come back to a glowing fire, this is your Arkansas getaway.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 12:00 PM
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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

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Property # 3953865vb
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Mena

Located in Mena, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Ouachita National Forest and Shady Lake reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Board Camp Crystal Mine and Wegner Crystal Mines. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails.
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Mena, AR

What's nearby

  • Board Camp Crystal Mine - 14 min drive - 19.6 km
  • Mena Art Gallery - 30 min drive - 39.5 km
  • Janssen Park - 30 min drive - 39.2 km
  • Caddo River - 33 min drive - 41.6 km
  • Queen Wilhelmina State Park - 49 min drive - 64.9 km

Getting around

  • Hot Springs, AR (HOT-Memorial Field) - 74 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful Cabin Steps Away From The Creek, Convenient Access To ATV Trails! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Peaceful Cabin Steps Away From The Creek, Convenient Access To ATV Trails!?

As of 31 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Peaceful Cabin Steps Away From The Creek, Convenient Access To ATV Trails! on 5 December 2026 start from NZ$680, 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 Peaceful Cabin Steps Away From The Creek, Convenient Access To ATV Trails!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful Cabin Steps Away From The Creek, Convenient Access To ATV Trails!?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Peaceful Cabin Steps Away From The Creek, Convenient Access To ATV Trails! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps from Ouachita National Forest and 9.6 mi (15.5 km) from Board Camp Crystal Mine. Shady Lake and Lee McMillian Memorial Park are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 26 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jill B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great place to stay. The waterfall in the backyard was beautiful and relaxing. The host was very accommodating and made the trip so much more enjoyable for us. We would recommend this cabin and stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Cabin was nice we enjoyed our stay. The waterfall behind the cabin is nice. Check in was great and host was very helpful. Just make sure you take food to cook unless you like gas station food and bad service at the restaurant down the road.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this place it was so pretty and peaceful will definitely be going back
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donnie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The best aspect of this cabin is the creek and waterfall in the back. It's pretty remote, 20 miles from nearest town, but that makes it pretty nice. We very much enjoyed the stay and plan to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 November 2025
Thank you, it was a pleasure to host for you. Come back anytime!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Tami M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Upon arrival it’s a cute little cabin nice front porch which needed to be swept off. Removed cobwebs off of everything before we could sit in it and then there was these big black ants on the front porch going into the house in the living room kitchen back steps they were everywhere except in our beds.. the property really needed to be mowed can’t utilize all the property because of the overgrown areas..evidently the place has “well water “ the smell was very unpleasant and after showering, you felt like you stank! There were three of us we all had problems with the Wi-Fi notified the host and they got back to us very promptly. I was the only one who could actually benefit from the Wi-Fi. The creek behind the house is very nice. You have to find one spot where you can access the creek because it’s really all grown up and the bank is high.. there is a nice slide and swings for children, but the grass has grown up all around them.Were unable to access the little swimming hole the water was crystal clear though and we did wade in it.. unfortunately I will not be a returning guest ..
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2026
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry that some aspects of your stay did not meet your expectations. Our area experienced an unusually rainy season before and during your visit. Persistent rainfall created challenges common with rural, wooded creekside properties, including rapid vegetation growth, increased carpenter-ant activity, and cobwebs that can reappear quickly—even after outdoor areas have recently been cleaned. Saturated ground also limited how frequently some areas could be safely mowed and maintained. The cabin uses well water, and extended periods of heavy rain can intensify the natural mineral or sulfur odor. We understand this may be unpleasant for guests who are not accustomed to well water. Regarding the Wi-Fi, we responded promptly and spent over an hour helping your group connect devices and enable Wi-Fi calling. We also contacted technical support, which confirmed that the internet was functioning properly with excellent upload and download speeds. While rural cellular service varies by carrier and device settings, the Wi-Fi itself was operating normally. We appreciate your feedback and will continue maintaining and improving the outdoor areas as weather permits. Although we’re sorry the property was not the right fit for your group, we appreciate your recognition of our responsiveness and your kind comments about the beautiful, clear creek. We remain committed to providing a comfortable, affordable creekside experience at a competitive rate
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had an amazing stay at the cabin. We had all the amenities we needed in the house. It included a fire pit in the back with lights hung up around it, grills, and an awesome waterfall right next to you that you can see from your chair. Plenty of parking space and if you have a ATV there's a covered shelter for it ( as we needed it due to rain). The cabin is super secluded away from everybody like your own place in the woods. If your there for the trails , there right down tge road minutes away and easy access. Cant say enough about our stay, we will definitely come back. We highly recommend it for friends and family.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carol P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donna L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful and peaceful time at Big Fork Creek. The waterfall was lovely and the cabin was very comfortable. It was just what we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place and very peaceful. The cabin is well stocked and the property is located next to a beautiful waterfall. I will be going back for more visits.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Caladria A.

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

Great waterfall

Amazing waterfall, sitting outside by the fire listening to it for hours was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Roxanne S.

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

Family vacation

Ride the trails and played in the creek. Nice and peaceful
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

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

Wedding Anniversary

This place is an absolute gem! Its truly unreal when you pull onto the property and the absolute beauty of it. The only nearby place to eat is absolutely delicious! Breakfast, lunch, and dinner were all so so good!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very nice, private spot with a beautiful waterfall in the back!! It made the perfect swim spot! Theres also a little convenient store/restaurant like half a mile up the road! We didnt have to go anywhere tho bc the cabin had everything we needed. Would definitely stay there again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dove R.

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

Beautiful property

The property is in a beautiful location. The creek that runs behind the house was awesome. Even had deer go through front yard. Easy access to trails.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leslie G.

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

Nice stay

Nice cabin. There were minor issue with the oven not working and the cell booster being out, but we were notified before our stay and we were able to make adjustments.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 October 2024
Thank you for staying with us! We are excited to be getting WiFi by next season and hope you will visit the area again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn W.

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

Great stay!!!

This was a great place to stay! Most importantly to me, the house was very clean. The location is beautiful and there is a great little restaurant very nearby. Owner was very responsive to questions. My only complaint is that I didn’t realize there was no WiFi or TV service. I also had no cell service with Verizon.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 December 2024
Thanks for your feedback Jocelyn. We are pleased to announce we now have Satellite Internet through Viasat for the upcoming 2025 season. We hope to see you back soon!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Brandy Y.

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
The cabin was advertised as quiet and peaceful. Unfortunately this wasn’t our experience half of our stay. We didn’t know that the creek behind the cabin would be under construction by a bulldozer from 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m., almost the whole Saturday! If we would have been made aware we could’ve booked another time. The smell of the exhaust was nauseating, the sound was awful, and the water clarity was horrible.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 November 2025
I’m so sorry this happened! Unfortunately, we did not know they were coming that weekend either bc they had been rained out of a previous appointment and said they would get back when they could. We weren’t aware, but if you had let us know, we could’ve easily made a phone call and put a halt on it. Again, very sorry. You are welcome to com back and we’ll make it up to you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

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

Waterfall steps away!!

I fell in love with this secluded property as soon as we drove up. When I opened the car door, I could hear the stream running. The waterfall is literally in the back yard!! Be sure to carry water shoes, so you can walk the stream. The house itself was so nice and well decorated! It had everything you could need. There's a small convenience store and cafe about 1/2 mile from the driveway. Little Missouri Falls is about a 20-ish minute drive. If I'm in the area again, I'll definitely book this wonderful property again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 October 2024
Thank you so much for staying with us, we appreciate your business and hope you come back to the area again soon!!
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Trevor S.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location
The cabin wasn’t easy to find the address given put me in a RV campground. I tried calling but there is no cell service for at least three miles.The woman at the store let me use her phone that she had hooked to WiFi. I got better directions this time. When I pulled up to the cabin the leaves were deep and the yard was never raked. The Creek mentioned in the ad was completely dry. The store had hardly anything. I didn’t get in until late in the day and it’s 40 miles round trip back to Mena for supplies. I was excited to get my SXS out in the morning because as the ad said convenient access to the trails.It was almost 10 miles to the trail head with no signage. After driving the forest roads to find the trailhead. I got to Wolf pen Gap. It was closed thru March ? I figured that someone who was a permanent resident of the area would know this. I have never seen a forest closed. I got no information from Fish and Game and every local seemed clueless. The property owner said this was my fault ? I didn’t know that the forest dept is in charge of the trails not the state. The cabin only had space heaters in an old wood cabin. The water had a lot of sulfur in it. The drive to the cabin required crossing a dry spillway which had quite a dip. I wouldn’t recommend a low clearance vehicle. My take on this trip. Stay in Mena trailer to the trails instead of staying where you need WiFi to make a call and staying in a tinder box with old space heaters
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 February 2026
I’m sorry your trip did not unfold as you hoped. As we discussed during your stay, Wolf Pen Gap and the ATV trail system are managed and seasonally closed by the U.S. Forest Service, not by local businesses or the State of Arkansas. Opening and closing dates are published directly on the Forest Service website, and I provided that link during our conversation. Many visitors come year-round for hiking, scenic drives, hunting, and exploring the Ouachita National Forest, but I understand that your primary goal was riding the ATV trails. I also want to clarify for accuracy that the creek on the property is spring-fed and runs year-round. It does not dry up seasonally. And I’m sorry, but this in itself is a red flag of credibility as anyone from this area knows the Big Fork Creek Absolutely does not run dry at any point in the year. Brookside is located in a rural mountain setting outside of Mena. Limited cell service, well water with natural mineral characteristics, and low-water crossings are common features of properties in this part of Arkansas. These details are part of the rustic experience many guests specifically seek out. If we had known ahead of time that ATV riding was the sole purpose of your visit, I could have directed you to the Forest Service schedule before your 900-mile drive. However, you only communicated that after your arrival. I wish you safe travels moving forward.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Webb R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay riding direct to trails was best
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cabin had everything mentioned in the description plus so much more! The waterfall is BEAUTIFUL, and our teen girls had a blast in it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a blast, cant wait to come back
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Isabel M.

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

Genial

Exelente lugar Yo la volveria a rentar
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Miranda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026

About the host

Hosted by Amanda Threlkeld

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Hi, I’m Amanda! We’re a local, family-run property and take pride in creating a clean, comfortable, and peaceful place to stay. We genuinely love this little corner of Arkansas and enjoy sharing it with guests who want to relax, explore, and make great memories. We’re always just a message away if you need anything during your stay.

Why they chose this property

I’ve lived here my whole life, and in many ways, this place chose us. My father built this cabin years ago when the land was still a working farm. Over time it grew into what is now our campground, but the heart of it has always remained the same — peaceful woods, a strong flowing creek, and room to breathe.

What makes this property unique

Hear the waterfall before you even unload the car. This family-built cabin sits along a year-round rushing creek, offering wooded privacy, glowing string-lit firepit nights, and convenient ATV trail access — all just off the highway. It’s authentic Arkansas charm with comfort and adventure in one place.

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