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Private cottage located on The Carriage House Inn Estate

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Terrace/patio
Shower, hair dryer, towels
Exterior
Property grounds
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Nestled on the National Historic registered Shaver House estate, The Carriage House Inn's Rider's Den offers a serene escape with its private garden setting. Follow the winding stone path to your own sitting area and enjoy outside dining, hammock relaxation or gather 'round the fire pit. Room amenities include WiFi and satellite TV for cozy downtime.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Private cottage located on The Carriage House Inn Estate

The Carriage House Inn’s, The Rider’s Den, located on the National Historic registered Shaver House estate is a favorite among guests for its cozy and private garden setting. Follow the meandering stone path through the garden, past the fountain and enjoy the sounds of nature. Guests will enjoy their own private sitting area overlooking the acre of the historic estate. . Amenities include: outside dining area, hammock and access to the stone cobbled fire pit (marshmallow roast and bon-fire set-up available upon request, fee to be applied).
Room features a microwave, mini-fridge, satelite television, cofffe maker and WiFi.
Walking distance from the beautiful Janssen Park and downtown historic Mena; Spas, Boutiques, Antique Stores, Art Gallery, Theatre, Old Fashion Ice Cream Shop, Coffee Shops and Restaurants. Less than a mile to the beginning of the beautiful Talimena Drive and National Forest recreational trails.
*15 minutes to Crystal Digging
*25 minutes to Kayaking and ATV’ing
*popular destination for Motorcyclists with access to fabulous runs.
*15 minutes to family friendly farm and homestead. (Market, Pick-your-own, Pumpkin Patch, Hay Rides, Corn Maze and Christmas Tree Farm)
Let us help you plan your relaxing small town getaway in our charming little town.

Property manager

Ashley Vacca

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 23

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events 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
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Private Cottage Located on The Carriage House Inn Estate Mena

About the neighborhood

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Mena, AR

What's nearby

  • Janssen Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Polk County Library - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Mena Art Gallery - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Mena Regional Health System - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Rich Mountain Community College - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Elks Lodge - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Myers Cruizers Drive-In - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪SONIC Drive In - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪New China - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private cottage located on The Carriage House Inn Estate pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private cottage located on The Carriage House Inn Estate?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private cottage located on The Carriage House Inn Estate?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private cottage located on The Carriage House Inn Estate located?

Situated in Mena, this vacation home 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.

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Private cottage located on The Carriage House Inn Estate Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 135 out of 139 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 139 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 139 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 139 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 139 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nita B.

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

Wonderful Place!

This is the second time staying here and it is wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee B.

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

Visiting Friends

Wonderful place! First time to stay in Rider’s Den Cottage. My husband worked from there on Friday, & was able to sit out on the patio and enjoy the beautiful Spring weather, & the chickens visited while he worked! So fun!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorene R.

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

Weekend getaway

It was a much needed getaway. We enjoyed everything about our stay. Your place was wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan C.

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

Great place.

We will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

William C.

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

Very nice little cabin

This is our second time staying at this property. It's very clean and nice. And the property owners always leave a couple chocolate chip cookies. We will be staying here any time we come back to Mena
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn M.

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

Wonderful Stay

As always, the stay was easy and comfortable. By far my favorite, Mena accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris P.

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

Great stay!

Wish we had more time to stay since this place exceeded our expectations in every way...looking forward to visiting again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tifanie V.

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

Calming Cottage

Our stay was wonderful, very clean, nice amenities, and perfect location. We will stay at this property again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

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

Cottage

This is my go to place. I usually stay in the farmhouse but stayed in the small cottage this time. It is the most comfortable and safe place. I will be back next month.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle F.

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

Quaint lil home

I love my time at The Carraige House Inn. It’s a peaceful setting, super clean and safe!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandi J.

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

Lovely stay

It rained and all our plans got changed but we really enjoyed the little place we stayed. Host was super friendly. Little Italy II was an excellent place to eat in town. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken B.

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

Perfect Cottage

This is a perfect little cottage for two to visit Mena. Thoroughly enjoyed or stay,
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Coby S., Conway, AR

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

Excellent Stay

Everything was put together well, very clean, and bed was comfortable. The room was great for our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristi W.

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

Highly recommend

We truly enjoyed our stay and the Riders Den was very clean and comfortable! We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris P.

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

Our “go to” place when visiting Mena.

Wonderful property! The hosts are very kind, accommodating, and polite! Will definitely stay there again when visiting Mena.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

JANET M.

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

Stayed here numerous times

We have stayed here numerous times. It's always consistent as far as being clean and quiet and close to everything. Her cookies are awesome!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle F.

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

Home away from home

I stay in this property once a week. It is always a breath of fresh air after a long day!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lana H.

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

Weekend Get Away

Loved your sweet little cottage and the beautiful grounds. Coffee every morning outside and loved the 5 little hens so much! We will definitely return for another stay soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

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

Great place

It was exactly as advertised. Awesome place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas C.

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

Business trip done right

Great comfortable, cozy and convenient stay for a week.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelly R.

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

Darling cottage!

I wish we had been able to stay longer. The property was
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle F.

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

Home Away From Home

This was a delightful "home" to stay in while I have been away on business. It was a great place to retreat to after a long day! Very peaceful and serene. I will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Salena C.

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

Comfy cottage stay

the cottage was clean and comfortable! We loved the chocolate chip cookies after a long day of travel and packing my mom to move. The cottage was just perfect for us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick O.

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

Perfect get away

The Riders cottage was just as described. Our hosts were super helpful and the grounds perfect to relax in.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Super cute, quiet and clean!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

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