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Experience History in an original Carriage House located behind a Colonial home.

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A large, two-story white house with a central entrance, a balcony on the second floor, and a symmetrical facade.
A bedroom with a wooden bed, a chandelier, a dresser, and a white railing.
A white house with a black door, a window, and a porch with a doormat.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel sink, a toaster, and a window with blinds.
A room with a white door, a window with curtains, a wooden floor, a black chair, and a wall-mounted shelf with a plant.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Sleeps 2•1 bedroom•1 bed

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Mena, AR
  • Place, Janssen Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Polk County Library
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Mena Depot Historic Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Experience History in an original Carriage House located behind a Colonial home.

The Carriage House Inn’s, The Cottage, located on the National Historic Registered Shaver House estate.
The Cottage is the original 1898 carriage house of the historic Shaver home.
Guests enjoy their own private Cottage on the historic acre estate.
Amenities include: Private parking, access to the Shaver House gardens, with outside dining and grilling areas, hammock, stone cobbled fire pit (marshmallow roast and bon-fire set-up available upon request).

One bedroom, one bathroom 1000 sq. ft. cottage with living room, dining room and fully-equipped kitchen. Upstairs Bedroom with a King Size bed and picturesque window overlooking Rich Mountain. Eat-in Kitchenette equipped with stove, range, microwave, fridge/freezer, plates, glasses and cutlery. Living Room includes full-size couch, oversized chair, TV/DVD, writing desk and rocking chair. For extended stays, weekly housekeeping will be provided. All guests enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi.

Walking distance from Janssen Park and Historic Downtown Mena:
Spas, Boutiques, Antiques, Art Gallery, Theatre, Old Fashioned Ice Cream Shop, Coffee Shops, Diner, Restaurants, Grocery Store, Farmer’s Market, Library, Hiking and Biking Trails and more.

Attractions:
* 4 minute drive to Talimena Scenic Drive and Ouachita National Forest trails.
*15 minutes drive to Board Camp Crystal Mine
*30 minutes to Kayak and ATV access points.
* Popular destination for Motorcyclists with access to fabulous scenic runs.
*15 minutes to family friendly farm and homestead. (Market, Pick-your-own, Pumpkin Patch, Hay Rides, Corn Maze and Christmas Tree Farm)
* Ouachita National Forrest hiking, fishing, canoeing, mountain biking and trail running.

The Carriage House Inn is your relaxing small-town getaway you always dreamed of!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

Property # 614357vb
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 cottage. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain biking.
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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 Depot Historic Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Mena Art Gallery - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Ouachita Little Theatre - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪La Villa - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Little Italy II - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪SONIC Drive In - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Ouachitas Coffee Roasters - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Skyline Cafe - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Experience History in an original Carriage House located behind a Colonial home. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Experience History in an original Carriage House located behind a Colonial home.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Experience History in an original Carriage House located behind a Colonial home.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Experience History in an original Carriage House located behind a Colonial home.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Experience History in an original Carriage House located behind a Colonial home. located?

Situated in Mena, this cottage 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.

About the host

Hosted by Ashley Vacca

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Scott and Ashley own and operate The Carriage House Inn, catering to travelers of all sorts. Before moving to Mena in 2005, they both traveled extensively for both work and pleasure, seeking out the unexpected to fully experience the city or town they were visiting. They are striving to provide a unique experience to their guests. The Inn currently has 3 guest cottages (perfect for families, couples or long-term guests) and 3 queen rooms (all private with outside entrances).

Why they chose this property

The Carriage House cottage is a part of history. Comfortable and upscale amenities make it perfect for your Mena stay, short or long.

What makes this property unique

The backyard of the cottage is almost 1 acre, filled with landscaping, hammock for lounging, grill for guest use and many different sitting areas.

Languages:

English

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