Cabin retreat on the Ouachita River

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Host

Exceptional

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6139 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Mena, AR

Board Camp Crystal Mine13 min drive
Rich Mountain Community College21 min drive
Queen Wilhelmina State Park50 min drive
Hot Springs, AR (HOT-Memorial Field)78 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Main Floor

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Left Loft

1 Single Bed and 2 Double Beds

Upstairs Right Loft

2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Retreat to this two-story secluded cabin on the Ouachita River. A little piece of heaven tucked away on a 70-acre cattle ranch. Enjoy the deck and screened in porch overlooking the river. You can swim, fish, have a campfire while soaking in nature. It is a nice country ride to Wolf Pen Gap no trailer needed. A great place to relax and connect with friends and family.

Property manager

Michelle Ross

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Water view

Welcome home to your "Thomas Kinkade cabin!"

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 27

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

OUTSIDE ONLY!!!! extinguish, put in trash

wash dirty dishes before checkout.

pick up all trash inside and out, putting in outside receptacle. before checkout.

place all towels beside washing machine before checkout. Do not remove sheets from beds, or launder towels and linens before checkout.

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

Located in Mena, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Board Camp Crystal Mine is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Ouachita National Forest and Janssen Park. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.

Mena, AR

What's nearby

Board Camp Crystal Mine - 13 min drive
Rich Mountain Community College - 21 min drive
Mena Regional Health System - 21 min drive
Ouachita National Forest - 23 min drive
Queen Wilhelmina State Park - 50 min drive

Restaurants

‪Cherry Hill Cafe - ‬5 min drive
‪Bailey's Outdoor Advertising - ‬18 min drive
‪Lime Tree Inn - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cabin retreat on the Ouachita River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cabin retreat on the Ouachita River?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cabin retreat on the Ouachita River?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cabin retreat on the Ouachita River located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Board Camp Crystal Mine and within 12 miles (20 km) of Ouachita National Forest and Rich Mountain Community College. Mena Regional Health System is 12.2 mi (19.7 km) away.

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Luke M.

8 May 2024

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

Great place to get away

This cabin was perfect for our weekend getaway to ride trails and relax. It is peaceful and secluded with an amazing back deck and screened in patio. Easy access to WPG trails.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher G.

22 Apr 2024

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

Birthday Getaway

Host was great !! Cabin was perfect!! Location Perfect!! Cant wait til our next stay!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery H.

27 Nov 2023

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

Todd H.

Property was very clean and in excellent shape. The back deck is a perfect place to enjoy morning coffee. I was pulling a 24 ft gooseneck trailer that we carry our side by side in. I reached out to the owners in advance and Travis met me on the highway and helped me get parked after dark. Exactly as advertised with helpful owners. We will stay at this property again.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie K.

15 Sept 2023

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

Quite place

Would go back. Plenty room and peaceful! Creek was little muggy but down from us was ok.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Samantha R.

13 June 2023

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

Sweet stay

We loved a sweet little weekend stay at the cabin! Our 5 year old loved fishing and playing in the river. The deck is so nice for the mornings and evenings after a long day! The only reason I rated 4 stars is because the water in the house smelled like sewer. I assume it is just the way well water there smells, but it was very noticeable when we ran any sinks or the shower.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ty C.

22 Nov 2022

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

Mena camp

Great place, great view , quiet

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jamie E.

9 Nov 2022

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

Definitely someplace I will return to

Perfect

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

yvonne w.

23 Aug 2022

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

Right by river

I wasn’t sure how close the cabin was to the river, but it’s just a few steps down the bank. The bank is mowed so the river acsess is very easy. Wish we had brought kayaks. We have At&t and had good connection.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carla R.

1 Aug 2022

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

Weekend on the river

My wife and I brought our youngest (15) son on a weekend trip to get a way before school starts back up. We brought our side by side and did some riding on the back roads. The cabin was awesome! The beds were comfortable and the AC works good too. I forgot our potatoes for our steaks on Saturday night, but Mena is just 19 mins away, so I ran to town and grabbed a few. Met Travis the owner and visited with him and swapped hunting stories. This is a great place to visit and we will be coming back!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

20 June 2022

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

A Must Stay

If you're looking for a peaceful secluded getaway for yourself or with family this is the place. The property is beautiful, clean and couldn't have booked a better place to get away from it all. We absolutely loved our stay, swimming and fishing in the river below. I highly recommend this cabin!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nathan H.

29 May 2022

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

Pictures do not do this place justice

Gorgeous property on an awesome river. Enjoyed 4 days of kayaking with friends with no hiccups. Great communication with friendly and helpful owners. Much nicer than it appeared in the photos.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Blake M.

18 July 2019

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

Great getaway

If you want quiet and secluded this is the place- no cell reception even. Only 18 miles to town and 30 minutes from an awesome river float at the Ouachita River Haven. We played in the river directly in front of the house and grilled on the porch every day. I suggest not to take your low clearance vehicle though. My Civic made it but it was slow going bc of the gravel and tree roots. Next time we'll bring the truck. Michelle kept in contact with us but didn't bother us; even though Hurricane Barry was hovering over us for a couple of days. We had a wonderful stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jessica D.

8 July 2019

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

Wonderful secluded cabin on the Quachita River

We had a great time at this cabin! It is very clean and comfortable. The kitchen is stocked with all your basics, including coffee and coffee pot :). The property owners were super sweet and easily available to take care of any needs that arose. Check in and check out was easy, as well. The kids had a great time exploring and fishing. Thank y’all!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bruce D.

29 May 2019

Nice weekend cabin

Nice off the grid place to unwind and enjoy family.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marta M.

31 Oct 2018

Wonderful

Loved the property and the views. The river below was beautiful and the amenities were great. The hosts were very helpful and everything we needed was readily available. Thanks for providing a great cabin!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Adrian J.

25 Oct 2018

Tranquility at its best.

One of the most peaceful vacations I’ve ever had. We loved the view and especially fishing on the river. The owners went above and beyond to make sure we enjoyed our stay and sent us to beautiful trails to ride our ATVs. I definitely look forward to staying again.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mike K.

29 Sept 2018

Relaxing weekend

Great place to relax. Secluded on a river. What more could you ask?

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Christy L.

24 Sept 2018

A nice surprise!

We enjoyed our stay so much! It was so peaceful and secluded. So much nicer than in the pictures! Unbelievably stocked...like nowhere else I’ve ever stayed! Will definitely book this place again hopefully sooner than later! The super sweet owners are just the icing on the cake! :)

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Tammy T., BURLESON

29 Aug 2018

Peaceful Paradise

We loved our stay at the cabin, Michelle and Travis were great! The river was nice and cool and perfect for relaxing and playing in. The back deck was a great place to start the mornings. The cabin was stocked with everything we could possibly need. The kids loved seeing the calves each day and watching them play. The only downside if you could call it one was the lack of cell phone capabilities, but we were able to drive up the hill and check in with family at home. Thank you both for sharing your peace of paradise!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Cara L.

22 June 2018

Just What We Needed!

The cabin was well equipped and the beds were comfortable. Our stay was quiet and tranquil; the owners are available to assist with questions or concerns. The property is beautiful. Our family had time to focus upon being together and enjoying each other without the demands of our work and social lives interfering. I truly would like to go visit that cabin again!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

keith W.

30 May 2018

The Epitome of Tranquil

Michelle and Travis are gracious hosts, sharing their personal acreage for others to enjoy. We live in a remote area along the Red River of TX/OK, but this location is the MOST quiet and serene we have ever experienced. Located right on the river, it was the perfect place to relax with our dogs. The large hammock was comfortable to watch the sky grow dark while listening to the night birds, frogs, and crickets. The cabin's living & dining areas are roomy and the kitchen is well stocked. Beds were firm, but comfortable. We absolutely recommend this to anyone who emphasizes "peace and quiet" as their primary goal on their next getaway.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Joe M.

24 Apr 2018

Short weekend get away

We booked this for a last minute get away from Fort Worth, Texas and it was amazing. Great owners and easy to get to. Close enough to the city if needed but far enough away to feel totally secluded. We will be coming back.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Justin S.

16 Jan 2018

Perfect

Well stocked and wonderful

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

24 Oct 2017

We were very impressed with this property! The pictures don’t do it justice!

We loved our stay at this cabin. It’s tucked into the woods and backs right up to the river. Our six kids loved being able to walk into the backyard and go fishing. All right of us slept very comfortably and the cabin was much more spacious than I thought it might be based off the pictures. We were able to hike and have a campfire and all the fun things you would expect on a vacation like this. The owners were wonderful and addressed any issue we had very promptly and professionally. There is currently no wi-fi which worked great for us to totally unplug and enjoy quality time together. Only 11 miles from town but you won’t want to go into town since you have everything right there. The kitchen was very well stocked and there were plenty of linens and towels. We would highly recommend this cabin in the future and would enjoy going back for a second visit in the future!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Stacy R.

17 Oct 2017

Secluded Gem with Amazing Views!

My husband and I came for a weekend getaway. The woods, river views, and country charm was so refreshing. It was fun seeing cows and being greeted by Jackie the sweet farm dog. We could have spent all day just enjoying the river and surrounding beauty. The cabin was very clean and kitchen was fully stocked. This cabin could easily accommodate a family with kids. Michelle and Travis were gracious hosts and we even had homemade banana bread upon arrival! We would definitely stay again! Thanks so much!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

About the host

Hosted by Michelle Ross

Travis and Michelle Ross are the owners. Michelle is a cosmetologist owning a salon in Mena. Travis is a farrier and runs our cattle ranch. We live 5 miles from the rental property.

Why they chose this property

Ouachita River Retreat, is a hidden treasure. 12 miles from the city limits of Mena. It sits on the back side of our cattle ranch. You can enjoy seeing our horses and cattle. The sunrises and sunsets can be beautiful. You may encounter wildlife, racoons, squirrels, deer, birds, small lizards, beaver, snakes, and on extremely rare occasions bobcats or bear. Its a nice ride to the atv trails, some you can ride to.

What makes this property unique

The house is located on the backside of our property, there is rarely anyone on the river. you will feel like you are secluded from the rest of the world. Mostly quiet area, rarely see the neighbor. Certain times of year you can float the river, putting in upstream about 2 miles and finishing at our place. It can be a 2-5 hour float depending on the depth and swiftness of the water. You can fish, off the bank, but boat fishing is best( bring your own small water craft) vehicles cannot access the water. Like any river depth of water depends of the amount of rainfall we have receiving. It's a great place to unplug, relax and get back to nature.