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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

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 292.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Mena, AR
  • Mena Art Gallery
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Rich Mountain Community College
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Queen Wilhelmina State Park
    ‪28 min drive‬

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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Property manager

Ashley Vacca
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view
Barbecue grill

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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

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 Ouachita National Forest and Queen Wilhelmina State Park, while Mena Art Gallery and Ouachita Little Theatre are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to 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 - 0.4 km
  • Mena Art Gallery - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Mena Regional Health System - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Rich Mountain Community College - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Queen Wilhelmina State Park - 28 min drive - 20.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Elks Lodge - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Myers Cruizzers Drive-In - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ouachita Little Theatre - ‬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.

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.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 78 reviews

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

mary r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kori B.

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

Super Cozy

One of the most cozy places for a pair of experienced travelers. The layout ond style embraces across multi generations. Gives a filling of a studio apartment.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James C.

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

Always enjoy staying at the Carriage House

It's our go-to place when we visit Mena.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dustin B.

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

Perfect

As soon as we walked in the door, the soothing sound of classical music hit our ears. The entire place felt warm and welcoming. The cottage had a cozy yet sophisticated feel. It warmed my heart when I found the two homemade chocolate chip cookies on the counter for us when we arrived. Beautiful, clean, and comfortable stay. One of the best places booked for an overnight getaway.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great place to stay!

Everything was so nice. It was very clean and the owners even made us homemade cookies! We will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve W.

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

Enjoyed the Carrage House

The carrage house was very quite and private. The location for walking around town is very convenient. Wish we could have stayed long enough to meet the chickens. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

JANET M.

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

Very nice

We have stayed here 3 times and each time Ashley and her husband are always gracious and kind. I would always recommend staying here to anyone. Her chocolate chip cookies are delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teraleann H.

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

Holiday overnight

Just one night so we could visit with my husband’s family from Gravis. Lovely little historic cottage. Would definitely stay again if ever back in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Toby R., Houston

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

Perfect for us and super clean!

We absolutely LOVED our stay at the Carriage House - it was so perfect for us! This is our 3rd stay although first time we got to stay in the actual Carriage House. Our previous visits, we stayed in the Parisian Suite and another time in the Sonoma Suite - we loved both of those as well. The Carriage House was perfect - so cute, completely clean and had everything we needed for our stay - fully stocked kitchen - (the cutest fridge and toaster), super cozy bed! The grounds are so nice - our family stayed there as well in another unit and it was just perfect. We really didn't want to leave! We will not stay anywhere else while in Mena! And, the welcome cookies are such a nice welcome treat - and are delicious too!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

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

Wheel a Mena trip

Loved our stay at this beautiful, clean and comfortable property. We had everything we needed. We loved the King size bed to rest up after our bike ride in the Quachita Mountains.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

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

Very nice property, super comfortable King bed. Updated decor -loved it!

Great place to stay- highly recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charles B.

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

1st Visit to Mena

Very easy to schedule, the Carriage House was perfect. Very clean and chocolate chip cookies were a bonus. We would definitely stay again. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very unique place. Nothing fancy but it was a great place to relax. Grounds were special with sitting areas and a fire pit. Would book again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teresa V.

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

Return Traveler

We stayed on the property in July, we had such a great experience we returned with guests. We wanted to check in early if possible to unload then register in a local car show, it was no problem. The owners are very accommodating and the property is just beautiful plus inviting for traveling in groups. Lots of outdoor space with seating, firepit, axe throwing and chickens roaming around.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carla T.

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

Absolutely pristine! Beautifully appointed and comfortable.

Great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teresa V.

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

Charming

The property was simply charming, the Carriage House was clean, beautifully done with plenty of room and fully equipped with everything you need. The grounds were lovely with beautiful plantings, a waterfall, hammock, axe throwing block and lots of outdoor seating, even chickens! Property is very close to downtown with ample restaurants and shops, including an art gallery. The owner was very friendly plus took the time to show me the other units for rent. We are going back to Mena next month for a car show and renting the Carriage House again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

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

Highly recommend!

Loved this property! Plus...you get the use of the beautiful grounds....we sat under the white lights at night in the midst of the pretty landscaping....rock paths, etc. A lovely place to stay! Very clean, a comfy bed, nice towels and linens....overall a great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Becky H., ROUND ROCK

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

Great place to stay in Mena

Very clean, quiet, great bed, would recommend to anyone!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Myra F.

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

Perfect in every way

We stayed in the Carriage House. What a treat. Beautiful furnishings, incredibly soft sheets and towels, nice gardens. The pups and chickens added to the home town feel. A couple of hours after we arrived our hostess brought us hot chocolate chip cookies. Yum! I would highly recommend this delightful property.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mickey C.

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

Perfect Weekend Trip

Everything about the visit was perfect - the friendliness of the host, the house we stayed in, the backyard, landscaping, the town. It was very nice and felt comfortable and very welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

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

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests