Stay in Mena’s Historic District with downtown conveniences nearby and some of the Ouachita Mountains’ best outdoor destinations within easy reach.

The Corner House is an updated 2-bedroom, 2-bath historic home that offers a comfortable place to stay in town while exploring the trails, mountains, lakes and scenic drives of western Arkansas. Restaurants, shopping and everyday necessities are nearby, making it easy to enjoy both Mena and the surrounding area.

LOCATION

One of the best features of The Corner House is its convenient location. This is an in-town home, not a secluded cabin. Guests can enjoy easy access to downtown Mena while staying within a short drive of many of the area’s outdoor destinations.

Approximate distances:
• KCS Train Depot - 2 blocks
• Downtown Mena restaurants and shopping: 2 to 3 blocks
• Janssen Park: 2 blocks
• University of Arkansas Rich Mountain: 1.5 miles
• Ward Lake and its expanding trail system: approximately 2 miles
• Talimena Scenic Drive: less than 2 miles
• Wolf Pen Gap ATV trail system: approximately 15 miles
• Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Ouachita National Forest, area lakes, rivers and other outdoor destinations: within approximately 20 miles

BEST FIT FOR

The Corner House is a good fit for:
• Couples or two couples traveling together
• Families and small groups
• Mountain biking, hiking and trail trips
• ATV and outdoor recreation trips
• Talimena Scenic Drive visits
• University of Arkansas Rich Mountain visits
• Wedding guests and visitors to the Mena area
• Work and business travel
• Guests visiting local friends or family
• Travelers looking for an in-town home base while exploring western Arkansas

THE HOME

Built nearly 125 years ago, The Corner House has been updated for modern stays while retaining the character of a historic home.

The home includes:

• Primary bedroom with queen bed
• Second bedroom with full bed
• Full-size sleeper sofa in the living room
• Accommodations for up to 6 registered guests
• 2 full bathrooms
• Equipped kitchen
• Dining area
• Smart TV and Wi-Fi
• Blackout, noise-muffling curtains in the bedrooms
• Noise machines in both bedrooms
• Games/Cards for evenings at home

KITCHEN

The kitchen provides the basics for preparing meals, including a refrigerator, stove/oven, microwave, toaster, slow cooker, cookware, dishes and utensils.

OUTDOOR SPACE

The property includes front porch seating and backyard seating, providing additional space to relax outside after a day in Mena or exploring the surrounding area.

PARKING

The property has a gravel driveway with additional on-street parking. The driveway entrance crosses a small curb, so we recommend entering and exiting slowly, particularly with larger vehicles.

GOOD TO KNOW

• HISTORIC HOME
The Corner House is a nearly 125-year-old Mena home that has been thoughtfully updated while maintaining the character of an older property. Guests may notice some characteristics that come with the age and history of the home.
• TRAIN
The home is located approximately one block from an active railroad crossing. Passing trains and train horns are noticeable from the property and may occur at various times. Many guests enjoy the distant sound and appreciate it as part of the unique character of staying in historic Mena. For added comfort, we provide noise machines in both bedrooms, earplugs and blackout, noise-muffling curtains.
• HEATING & AIR
The home is heated and cooled with mini-split units located in the dining area and primary/queen bedroom.
• LAUNDRY home does not offer a washer and dryer, laundry services can be found at Mena Laundry 601 V 71 N Mena AR
• OCCUPANCY
The home accommodates up to 6 registered guests. Groups of 4 to 5 will have the most room to spread out comfortably.
• EXTERIOR CAMERAS
For guest and property security, exterior Ring doorbell cameras are located at the front and back entrances. Cameras are exterior-facing and do not view any interior area of the home. They are not routinely monitored during guest stays but may be accessed if a security concern, safety issue or emergency arises. The cameras may not be covered, disabled, disconnected or otherwise tampered with. Camera information is also marked in the security-device section of listing.
• PROPERTY DOCUMENTATION
Before every reservation, the entire interior and exterior of the property is photographed and video documented. This includes the condition and cleanliness of the home, furnishings, appliances, household items and any existing damage or maintenance concerns. Documentation is completed before guest check-in and retained as a record of the property’s condition prior to each stay.

WHAT GUESTS HAVE SAID
A recent guest shared:

“We had a wonderful 3-night stay at Angela’s home. The place was exceptionally clean and very comfortable, with furnishings that made it feel like a home away from home. Everything was thoughtfully equipped, from the kitchen to the bathrooms, so we had everything we needed during our stay. Overall, it was a relaxing and enjoyable getaway, and we would definitely stay here again!”

Whether you are coming to Mena for the trails, a scenic weekend, a university visit, a wedding, work, family or a few days exploring western Arkansas, The Corner House provides a convenient and comfortable home base for your stay.