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

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

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The Cottage is the original Carriage House to the historic property
Main Residence, the Cottage (original Carriage House) is directly behind it.
Property grounds
Interior
Living area

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

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 293 sq m

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Mountain viewMountain viewMountain view

Check out the area

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Mena, AR
  • Popular LocationJanssen Park4 min walk
  • Popular LocationMena Art Gallery11 min walk
  • Popular LocationRich Mountain Community College4 min drive
  • AirportFort Smith, AR (FSM-Fort Smith Regional)90 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
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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Property manager

Ashley Vacca
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Mountain view
Barbecue grill
Exterior
Private cottage located on The Carriage House Inn Estate
Air conditioning
Microwave
10.0 out of 10, (107 reviews)
Private cottage located on The Carriage House Inn Estate

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
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

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

About the area

Mena

This cottage is located in Mena. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Mena Art Gallery, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Ouachita National Forest and Queen Wilhelmina State Park. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Mena, AR

What's nearby

  • Janssen Park - 4 min walk
  • Mena Art Gallery - 11 min walk
  • Mena Regional Health System - 4 min drive
  • Rich Mountain Community College - 4 min drive
  • Queen Wilhelmina State Park - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ouachita Coffee Roasters - 14 min walk
  • Ouachita Little Theatre - 11 min walk
  • Branding Iron BBQ & Steak House - 10 min walk
  • Sonic Drive-In - 3 min drive
  • Myers Cruizzers Drive-In - 3 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laurie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway
The cottage is perfect! And homemade cookies put it over the top. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dallas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

James C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our go-to place to say in Mena!
We make periodic visits to Mena and ever since discovering The Carriage House Inn a few years ago this is our go-to place to stay. The hosts, Ashley and Scott are wonderful and they strive to provide the best possible guest experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda P., MIDLOTHIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Five Star
We didn't go to Arkansas in search of a diamond, but we found a five star diamond in Mena Arkansas. The Carriage House exceeded our expectations. My husband and I have visited 49/50 States and this is the cleanest place we've stayed in. If we’re ever in Mena Arkansas we will definitely stay at the Carriage House.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect!
Everything was perfect! Very comfortable. Very clean! Decorated beautifully!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

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

Premier Host

Premier Host
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