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Karen's Country Cottage at Kates Creek, LLC
Cottage in Norman with kitchen and balcony
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms 1+ bathroom Sleeps 8 1550 sq ft
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Explore the area

- Place, Ouachita National Forest
- Place, Queen Wilhelmina State Park
- Place, Board Camp Crystal Mine
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 at Kates Creek, LLC
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.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Mountain view
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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
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 Caddo River 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 - 0.0 km
- Board Camp Crystal Mine - 34 min drive - 24.9 km
- Mena Regional Health System - 53 min drive - 43.4 km
- Rich Mountain Community College - 53 min drive - 43.7 km
- Janssen Park - 54 min drive - 44.1 km
Frequently asked questions
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.
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.
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