"Very basic hotel, the staff is friendly and helpful"

"Really nice place. As many people have already said, they have a vast knowledge of the town and its history. We had the upstairs suite. It has 2 antique twin beds in the first room. In the master bedroom it has a really beautiful King size bed, an en suite bathroom. I would definitely stay there again."

"If you are thinking of staying here, or ever get the chance to visit, I'd say one thing: Do it. We came over from England and absolutely loved a change from the usual tourist hotspots frequented by the Brits! There were three simple reasons for this: the hosts, the accommodation and the location. Scott and Ashley literally (and I use this word correctly) couldn't have made us feel more welcome. Their knowledge of the area enabled us to enjoy the stunning scenery (the views from the mountains are incredible and are only a short drive away). From there, you can enjoy hikes of varying difficulties (take water!) or, if you're feeling more adventurous, access the seemingly never-ending trails on a mountain bike or ATV. The town of Mena is relatively small (in American terms), but it has everything you need. We ate at The Ouachitas (pizza) and La Villa (Mexican) restaurants. They were both excellent: reasonably priced, superb service and great food. We stayed in Rider's Den - a small cabin in the manicured grounds of The Carriage House Inn. The bed was massive and comfy and the room was immaculately clean. We only stayed for two nights, which is the only negative aspect of our visit, and feel we merely scratched the surface of the area. What a place, what an experience!"