Karen's Country Cottage at Kates Creek, LLC

2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8144 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Norman, AR

Ouachita National Forest1 min walk
Board Camp Crystal Mine25 min drive
Queen Wilhelmina State Park80 min drive
Hot Springs, AR (HOT-Memorial Field)81 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

Karen's Country Cottage is located in the heart of the beautiful Ouachita Mountains in west-central Arkansas. This cottage is near the famous Wolf Pen Gap ATV trail complex. Other nearby attractions are: Lake Ouachita, Little Missouri Falls, Shady Lake, Caddo River, Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Crater of Diamonds State Park, and several hiking trails. * 9.5m to EAST Wolfpen Gap Trailhead * 12m to Little Missouri Falls * 23m to Mena, AR * 29 m to Glenwood and the Caddo River * 25m to Mt. Ida More information The space ) Beautiful mountain views from the front porch ) Carport ) Metal carport (soon to be turned into screened-in picnic area with tables and firepit ) Freshly painted inside and out (Oct. 2017) ) Large separate bathroom and 1/2 bath off the master bedroom ) Queen beds in bedrooms and sofa bed in sunroom with additional airbed if needed ) Fully equipped kitchen (electric range, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, toaster, griddle, dishes, bowls, eating utensils, etc.) ) 48 in. TV with dvd player and good selection of family friendly dvds (no cable or satellite yet) ) Board games for family fun ) Great views from the sunroom of the three large ponds and Kates Creek behind the cottage, and yes fishing is allowed. ) Utility room with washer, dryer, and wash basin ) 50 gal. water heater ) Large dining room ) Central heat and air ) Hair dryer and ironing board provided ) Charcoal grill ) Secluded (3 1/2 miles from Big Fork, AR on County Road 675) Guest access At the present time guests will be able to use the cottage and the very large yard that is well maintained. There is plenty of room for several vehicles and trailers, and children have room for outdoor games.

Property manager

Ray and Karen Miller

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Washer

Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

If you decide to bring more guests than you booked, you must edit your booking to reflect the correct number of guests.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Norman

Located in Norman, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. Ouachita National Forest and Shady Lake reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Board Camp Crystal Mine and Wegner Crystal Mines. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Norman, AR

What's nearby

Ouachita National Forest - 1 min walk
Board Camp Crystal Mine - 25 min drive
Lake Greeson - 78 min drive
Queen Wilhelmina State Park - 80 min drive
Cossatot River State Park - 81 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Karen's Country Cottage at Kates Creek, LLC pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Karen's Country Cottage at Kates Creek, LLC?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Karen's Country Cottage at Kates Creek, LLC?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Karen's Country Cottage at Kates Creek, LLC located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly cottage is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Ouachita National Forest and 12.3 mi (19.9 km) from Board Camp Crystal Mine. Nirvana Star Farms and Wegner Crystal Mines are also within 25 miles (40 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Larry D.

4 July 2023

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

Excellent

An absolutely amazing experience. Ray and Karen are excellent hosts, the property is beautiful, and we will be back. We highly encourage you to book this place soon.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul & Emily M.

4 April 2023

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

Fantastic

Loved our stay. Best VRBO experience. Will be back.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

31 December 2022

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

Beautiful!

The property is gorgeous, house is nice, clean, and well furnished. The owners contacted me before, during, and after our visit to make sure we didn't need anything and that our stay was satisfactory. We will be staying here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

1 December 2022

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

Beautiful

This was a wonderful place to stay. It was very clean and had everything we needed. The owners were super friendly and accommodating. The only issue we had was the lack of access to WI-FI which made it hard to know what to expect for the weather each day and using online maps to locate other towns nearby to visit. We loved our visit and would highly recommend this home to others that want to ride the ATV trails. This was a very good experience! Thank you to the owners for your hospitality.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jesse E.

2 November 2022

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

Paradise Found

The house was immaculate upon arrival and had views for days. Between the clear ponds and fall foliage it made for a relaxing weekend despite the rain. The hosts communicated well and checked on us to make sure we had everything we needed, even brought us a sweet surprise of homemade brownies. So close to the National forest, quaint downtown of Mena and genuine peace and quiet made this stay one of the best we have ever had in Arkansas. We hope to be able to return soon.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Ray and Karen Miller

The owners, Ray & Karen Miller, have spent their entire lives in the Mena & Big Fork area. The cottage is located on their 200 acre cattle ranch in a very rural area of the beautiful Ouachita Mountains. They have been married for 45 years and have three children and eight grandchildren. They are both retired teachers and are now enjoying the quiet life on the ranch (no alarm clocks necessary).

Ray loves to hunt and fish. He doesn't have to leave the ranch to do either. He taught 5th grade at Mena Public Schools and drove a school bus for 28 years. He enjoys the chance to do outside activities with the grand kids such as throwing rocks in the creek, fishing, roasting hot dogs and riding on the ATV.

Karen is a retired 2nd grade teacher. She loves spending time with her grandchildren. Karen is a great cook and enjoys teaching the grands how to bake cookies. She frequently takes them on ATV rides to check the cattle and they all get excited when they discover a newly born calf.

Ray & Karen look forward to welcoming you to their little piece of heaven.

Why they chose this property

This cottage was inherited from Karen's parents. Karen and Ray have spent a lot of time and effort making sure it will be a pleasant place for visitors to relax and unwind.

What makes this property unique

There are several things that you will love about the property. There is a large sun room which overlooks three large ponds and Kates Creek. There are great views from the sun room and from the front porch. It has a carport and a large covered area with a picnic table. A grill and fire pit with wood to burn are next to the picnic area. At night it is very quiet and you can listen to the night sounds of the forest. It is a great place sit back and relax.