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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, Loved by Guests
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Mena, AR
  • Place, Janssen Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Polk County Library
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Mena Art Gallery
    ‪11 min walk‬

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
  • Ouachita Little Theatre - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Mena Depot Historic Museum - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Myers Cruizers Drive-In - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Little Italy II - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪La Villa - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Elks Lodge - ‬6 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 is parking at Private cottage located on The Carriage House Inn Estate?

On-site parking is available at the 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

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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 142 out of 146 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 146 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 146 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 146 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 146 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property and cozy stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place to stay! Really enjoyed the grounds.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a lovely property and great little getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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