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Country living at its finest! With magnificent mountain & small lake view.

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Property grounds
Country views at its best!
Back porch with the Grand view!
Property grounds
We are full of a variety of birds to watch and listen too.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade and game room.
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Mena, AR
  • Place, Board Camp Crystal Mine
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Rich Mountain Community College
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Janssen Park
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Blue Pastures

1 Double Bed

Bunk House

2 Single Bunk Beds

Cubie Hole

1 Double Bed

French Country Getaway

1 King Bed

Southern Country View

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Downstairs

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Suite

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Country living at its finest! With magnificent mountain & small lake view.

This working ranch is 2 miles away from the ATV trails that you can ride to, right from the house! Relax on our hammock or just allow yourself to be taken in by the beauty and sounds of nature with no sight or sound of city life! Don't worry we still have WiFi and Cable!

Included in your stay is a full kitchen, laundry room, living room space, pool table/man cave, 8 person hot tub, two king beds, 2 full beds, 2 bunkbeds that have a total of 4 twin beds, a pull out sofa queen bed, and 3 full bathrooms.

For those who are horse lovers, we have plenty of space for trailers and horses. We are close to riding trails all around us. Don't worry you fisherman, we have a small "lake" for you to enjoy!

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Prices vary on event.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
House rules are posted at the Lodge.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1675880vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 96
Note from host: Prices vary on event.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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

Mena is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ouachita National Forest and Lee McMillian Memorial Park, while Mena Depot Historic Museum and Ouachita Little Theatre are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain biking.
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Mena, AR

What's nearby

  • Board Camp Crystal Mine - 11 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Lee McMillian Memorial Park - 13 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Rich Mountain Community College - 13 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Mena Art Gallery - 14 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Janssen Park - 14 min drive - 14.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪La Villa - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Little Italy II - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪SONIC Drive In - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Ouachitas Coffee Roasters - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Country living at its finest! With magnificent mountain & small lake view. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Country living at its finest! With magnificent mountain & small lake view.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Country living at its finest! With magnificent mountain & small lake view.?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Country living at its finest! With magnificent mountain & small lake view.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Country living at its finest! With magnificent mountain & small lake view. located?

Set in Mena, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Ouachita National Forest, Board Camp Crystal Mine and Lee McMillian Memorial Park. Janssen Park and Mena Sports Complex are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

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

Perfect for A Weekend in the Mountains

This was our 2nd time staying here for Athens Big Fork Marathon. The house is cute, with all the amenities you need for a great weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James G.

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

Atv wold own riding

Big group had lots of room and plenty of laughter with friends and family! Second time visitors staying here. Will be back! Thanks.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly C.

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

Great for families

This place was large and in the country. You can ride about a mile and a half to Wolf Pen gap. The kitchen is well stocked. We very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Casey S.

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

Memorial Day Weekend

We had the best time. A group of friends for the weekend with side by sides. Location of property was perfect for trail riding. House was great with plenty of space for everyone. Terry was the sweetest and helped with all of our questions. Definitely will stay again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chad h.

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

Great getaway

Nice place. Lots of room for everyone. Trails are easily accessible from property.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

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

Peaceful setting

Had a great time . The kids had plenty of room and things to do with fishing and playing pool . Terry took care of us like family .
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana G.

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

Relaxing and Fun Getaway

Start the day with coffee on the porch viewing wildlife and nature! Fishing in the pond was fun, and we caught fish!!! Trail riding was awesome. Mr. Terry, shared all the wonderful places to visit on the trails. Mena was just an easy, short trip so we visited several times! We can't wait to go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

sue t.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
The house is very nice, set in a beautiful area. The grounds have plenty of parking area. The home is older and does show its age. It wasn't as clean as it could've been.The listing to me was not clear to me on the pricing. Although the house sleeps a lot of people, over 4 were charged extra. Overall the setting and location was beautiful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela O.

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

Arkansas Paradise

This place is so much more than its pics. Spacious home, safe area, local attractions a step away. You won't get better hospitality. We loved the fishing, atv riding, playing in the creeks and rivers, the house had it's own entertainment with TVs, wifi, pool table, darts. Lots of room lots of fun! Great neighborhood. We all wanted to take the house home with us! Can't wait to come back! Rocking P Lodge on Facebook
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

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

Hidden gem

I'm so glad that we found this location. We've visited Mena many times as our family likes to ride ATVs in Ouachita National Forest. Finding a location large enough for our large family of 10 to 15 to stay is always a challenge. But this place was fantastic. There were games, there was fishing, and there was even Bob the farm dog. The house was clean, well stocked in the way of household needs and kitchen supplies, plenty of sleeping space with very comfortable beds. The home was decorated with such unique decor and interesting family history. but to top it all off, the owner visited each day, shared his knowledge of the forest, offered his assistance in any way he could, and in short we made a new friend. this will be our number one spot for staying in Mena going forward. Highly, highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Matthew B.

Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy

Double Booked

I booked this place on February 7, 2023, for April 6–10, 2024. I drove from Virginia for the total eclipse. I also had friends and family in from five states. On April 3, 2024, I got an email from VRBO with my trip details, including the address and entry method. When I arrived on April 6, I called the property owner, per the property instructions. The property owner informed me the place was double booked. I called and talked with the property manager (both live in town). They informed me that VRBO and another website they use double booked it, and this was VRBO’s fault. The group already there used another website to book it. The property manager found me another place to stay with fewer beds, which I had to pay for out of pocket. I did not get my refund for the first place until after the trip. In addition, I had to pay way more for the second place. I called VRBO on April 12. They said I should have called VRBO for assistance when I found the property double booked and that calling on April 12 was too late. The town was booked full due to the eclipse. VRBO accused the property manager for not syncing the websites. I had to spend more money for less house than I paid for over a year before. I communicated these issues with the property manager and have not received a response. VRBO was no help. I’m posting this review because I have no other method to promulgate my experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Casey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second time staying at rocking p and we loved it
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Corrie G.

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

Kindest people with beautiful views

Arkansas was just amazingly beautiful and the scenery from this place did not disappoint! Owner was beyond helpful and kind and checked in on us most days to make sure we had all we needed. Property manager was always available, helpful and pointed out wonderful restaurants. Plenty of room if you have a large gathering. Garage availability was amazing! Pool table was a lot of fun as well. We rode some wonderful trails and it was quite an experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jayme M.

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

Always a great stay at Rockin P

Terry is always there to welcome us. Checks in to make sure our stay is going well. Got rained out of the trails 2 days of our stay. We utilized the hot tub & pool table while cooped up. Was our 4th stay & we’ll be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin S.

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

Perfect location

We had a great family trip. Plenty of room with lots of amenities needed to make our stay just like home. Property owner was extremely helpful, courteous, and great with explaining certain areas of trails we were wanting to get to. Perfect weekend getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie A.

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

Great house

This was such a nice location. The house was older but so charming and very comfortable. There was 16 of us and we all had plenty of room. The land is beautiful. The owners are so friendly and Mr. Terry was so accommodating and knowledgeable of the area. We will definitely be booking again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Misty G.

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

Perfect Family Vaca Location

I took all my kids, spouses and grandkids for a family mini vaca. The owner was so kind and helpful! The property is beautiful, peaceful and secluded but also very close to Walmart and other things you might need. Rode ATVs to the trails daily, great location. The house is older but had everything we needed and accommodated our family perfectly. Kids caught fish daily, loved our daily visits from the cattle and the cats! We would stay again for sure!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank N.

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

Great place to stay. You can ride the trails, fish, Bar BQ, and hot tuub. All in 1 visit

As a group of 12 we road trails everyday of our 4 day stay. Some of the people did not want to ride the trails everyday and they went to town to shop some of the local shops. Some hung around house and fished or hot tubbed. We bar bq the evening meal every night. Made a fire for the women folk one night with a little nagging., The house was great. Clean, nice and ready for our gang. Terry was a great host. Terry showed us how to operate the house, hot tub, lake, and how to read the trail map. We had a great time. Thank you Vrbo and hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula T.

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

Beautiful Country Living

It was an older home on an absolutely gorgeous piece of land. The kids had a blast and caught lots of fish. Minutes from trail heads. We made lots of wonderful memories.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jayme M.

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

If I had a home in Arkansas

This was our 3rd time to stay at this property. Terry the owner is like your long lost uncle you’re glad you found. Experience amazing sunrises on the back deck overlooking the pond as geese & ducks fly in. Home is central to all trails, can ride anywhere right from the house. Soak in the hot tub as the sunsets. Always plenty of wood for s'mores time. We’ll be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara m.

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

Had a great time with friends and really liked the roominess of the house.

Very nice owner and manager made sure our stay was pleasant and that we had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia C.

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

Perfect location

Plenty of room and a perfect location for riding.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

rhonda w.

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

Great get away for friends, family and everyone!

The property was great, loved the house and the owner was a super nice man. Would love to stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

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

Nice Place for friends & family

We came in for a Running Race at Athens Big Fork. This house was great. Had everything you need for time away. Terry was very kind to show us around when we got there. Vivian the manager responded to text and emails promptly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo U.

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

Talk About Relaxing!!!

We were a group of 12 the youngest was 9 & the oldest was 64. Vivian was a charm to work with always answering any question that came up. Mr. Terry was waiting on us when we arrived at the property to give us a tour of the home. Wish we could have visited with him more. But being we were staying over Christmas I’m sure he was with his family. The house is well laid out. The pool table downstairs was used everyday. Thank you so much for sharing your place with us.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

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