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Sassafras Inn

3.0 star property
Fuel up for adventure near Ouachita National Forest. Enjoy easy mornings with continental breakfast, then connect over coffee or tea.

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Veranda Suite | Terrace/patio
Snack bar
Interior entrance
Veranda Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated
Magnolia Suite | Terrace/patio
Escape to the Sassafras Inn, where the beautiful Ouachita National Forest beckons. Start your day with a continental breakfast and unwind in this cozy haven with laundry facilities and coffee/tea in the lobby. Connect to free WiFi for a seamless stay.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
The current price is AED 735
AED 841 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Feb - 21 Feb

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Magnolia Suite | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Magnolia Suite

Highlights

Lanai
Yard
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 186 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Gardener's Room (Shared Bathroom ) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Gardener's Room (Shared Bathroom )

Highlights

Lanai
Yard
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Veranda Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Veranda Suite

Highlights

Lanai
Yard
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 139 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Veranda Room (Shared Bathroom ) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Veranda Room (Shared Bathroom )

Highlights

Yard
Balcony
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 84 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1201 Reine Street South, Mena, AR, 71953

What's nearby

  • Janssen Park - 16 min walk
  • Mena Art Gallery - 3 min drive
  • Rich Mountain Community College - 5 min drive
  • Board Camp Crystal Mine - 18 min drive
  • Queen Wilhelmina State Park - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Elks Lodge - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Myers Cruizzers Drive-In - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ouachita Little Theatre - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Sassafras Inn

Bed & breakfast near Ouachita National Forest
Sassafras Inn provides amenities like free continental breakfast and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning and separate dining areas.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 43-inch flat-screen TVs with streaming services and digital channels
  • Lanais, wardrobes/closets, and separate dining areas

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • Full-sized refrigerator
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate living room

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Laundry facilities
  • No housekeeping

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • No elevator (single level property)

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining room
  • Dining table
  • Free bottled water
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Outdoor space

  • Lanai
  • Yard

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an access code

Access methods

Access code, host will greet you

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25.00 per pet, per night (maximum USD 20 per stay), plus a deposit of USD 20 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 20 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per pet, per night (maximum USD 20 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Tax ID - 81-0982135
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Sassafras Inn Mena
Sassafras Mena
Sassafras Inn Mena
Sassafras Inn Bed & breakfast
Sassafras Inn Bed & breakfast Mena

Frequently asked questions

Is Sassafras Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a deposit of USD 20 per stay and a fee of USD 25.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Sassafras Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sassafras Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Sassafras Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sassafras Inn located?

Situated in Mena, this bed & breakfast is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Ouachita National Forest and within 12 mi (20 km) of Rich Mountain Fire Tower and Board Camp Crystal Mine. Queen Wilhelmina State Park and Cossatot River State Park are also within 32 mi (52 km).

Sassafras Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 220 out of 274 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 274 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 274 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 274 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 274 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly Rated
Great place to stay with amazing hosts, in a nice room and historic property. It is close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Darren was so welcoming with great information on places to eat and places to go in the area. He was also informative about the history of the house. Amazing assortment of coffee, teas, and things to add to them. Blueberry muffins were divine!! The house itself was beautiful, and they upgraded our room. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing Host & Accommodations
We had an absolutely fantastic stay at the Sassafras Inn! Darren, the owner was super-welcoming and offered so much more than we ever expected. He was a wonderful wealth of information about restaurants and things to see and do in the area. His wife made wonderful blueberry streusal muffins that our entire family loved. The rooms were very comfy as well. We will definitely be coming back one day!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Knowledgeable and friendly owner
The owner is exceedingly knowledgeable of the restaurants, history and connections of the area. He and his wife clearly love what they do and Darren is an excellent blueberry muffin maker.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Inn
Darren, the homeowner and innkeeper, met us at the door to this lovely home/inn. He welcomed us with a smile and conversation about the history behind Sassafras Inn and Mena, We sat and visited for about an hour. Our suite was extremely large, (2 rooms), complete with coffee and refrigerator. He then provided us with his homemade, organic blueberry muffins that were to die for. Very cozy atmosphere and a soft bed was just the remedy for a long day in the road. Highly recommend this wonderful place. Will stay again!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Max

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly people and nice, fresh options and baked goods!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Inn and Great Folks
We had a very nice experience at the Sassafras Inn and were very lucky to find this place. Darren and Jill are just the best - very warm and attentive....and the house is very nice and relaxing. We had a tremendous amount of space, and our suite was beautiful. It's a unique experience and one we won't forget!!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Built in 1900, restored the last couple of years. Antiques. Friendly host. Blueberry muffins. Yum.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

daniel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Beautiful home and amazing hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly Recommend
Sassafras Innis a beautiful home that invites sitting on the porch. Our room was actually 2 rooms with a bathroom. One room had twin beds and the other was the master with bathroom. Lots of space, comfortable bed and pillows. Very clean and homey. Darren and Jillian are wonderful hosts. Darren shared his love of history while Jillian (The Gingered Baker) checked us in. The baked goods were delicious. Absolutely a must-stay if in the area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Sassafras Inn is exceptional!
First and foremost, Darren and Jillian are wonderful! They are incredibly friendly and accommodating. Darren went out of his way to recommend surrounding restaurants in the area. Jillian has a baking business, and they offer free goodies she bakes at the grab n go coffee area! We didn’t get to try too many as the other guests thoroughly enjoyed what she put out, but what we did was amazing! The house itself is beautiful and furnished with antiques, which is always a plus for a history lover. We booked the Veranda room. It was a smallish room with a king bed (which was super comfortable, best sleep I’ve ever gotten traveling). The bathroom is outside of the bedroom, but it’s in an offset hallway. The bathroom was spacious and clean, and the toilet paper even had one of the cute little stamps imprinted in it. The veranda/balcony is right off of the bedroom and is stunning. The house was a little cold, but it was no problem as the bedroom has a space heater! Overall, the stay was comfortable and relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Time at the Sassafras Inn
I was in a bind without a single hotel in Mena, AR having a vacancy. When I called, Mr. O'Bannon was extremely helpful in working with me to fit my trip into their available vacancies. The hosts were very thorough in explaining how to access the bed 'n breakfast and my room upon arrival. The accommodations were impeccably clean. Many of the furnishings in the the inn were antiques, and the style of decorating was charming, making one feel at home. I found the hosts very easy to engage in conversation, and I enjoyed several opportunities to compare lives and travel. Mr. O'Bannon is very knowledgeable of history and had many stories to share. Mrs. O'Bannon also runs a made-to-order bakery in the inn - many times I arrived to a pleasant aroma of freshly-baked goods coming from the kitchen. Both hosts were eager to make sure that I was comfortable with the accommodations and checked several times to see if I needed anything. I was made to feel like a part of the "family" at the inn, and I enjoyed meeting their pets. All in all, it was a very pleasant and comfortable stay that I had at the Sassafras Inn, and I highly recommend it for your stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yujiro

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Upon our arrival we were treated like family. A beautiful Inn with both history and charm.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simone

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unique and heartwarming
It was a very unique stay. We felt like home. We stayed in the magnolia suite with plenty of space and a coffee bar en suite. The people are just heartwarming and VERY caring. I hope we can come back - I adore the bakery in house and wish all the best luck in the world that it will be a great success.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely Hospitable. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Serena

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Wonderful!
They are such a nice couple. They exceeded any expectations I had. Wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023