"Housing was as advertised. More than enough space for us and comfortable. Property itself is beautiful, quiet, and relaxing. We had seen rabbits, deer, and cows every morning while we had our coffee. ..."
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About this cottage rental
Karen's Country Cottage is located in the heart of the beautiful Ouachita Mountains in west-central Arkansas. This cottage is near the famous Wolf Pen Gap ATV trail complex. Other nearby attractions are: Lake Ouachita, Little Missouri Falls, Shady Lake, Caddo River, Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Crater of Diamonds State Park, and several hiking trails. * 9.5m to EAST Wolfpen Gap Trailhead * 12m to Little Missouri Falls * 23m to Mena, AR * 29 m to Glenwood and the Caddo River * 25m to Mt. Ida More information The space ) Beautiful mountain views from the front porch ) Carport ) Metal carport (soon to be turned into screened-in picnic area with tables and firepit ) Freshly painted inside and out (Oct. 2017) ) Large separate bathroom and 1/2 bath off the master bedroom ) Queen beds in bedrooms and sofa bed in sunroom with additional airbed if needed ) Fully equipped kitchen (electric range, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, toaster, griddle, dishes, bowls, eating utensils, etc.) ) 48 in. TV with dvd player and good selection of family friendly dvds (no cable or satellite yet) ) Board games for family fun ) Great views from the sunroom of the three large ponds and Kates Creek behind the cottage, and yes fishing is allowed. ) Utility room with washer, dryer, and wash basin ) 50 gal. water heater ) Large dining room ) Central heat and air ) Hair dryer and ironing board provided ) Charcoal grill ) Secluded (3 1/2 miles from Big Fork, AR on County Road 675) Guest access At the present time guests will be able to use the cottage and the very large yard that is well maintained. There is plenty of room for several vehicles and trailers, and children have room for outdoor games.
Amenities at Karen's Country Cottage at Kates Creek, LLC
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10.0Outstanding
(36 Ratings)
"Housing was as advertised. More than enough space for us and comfortable. Property itself is beautiful, quiet, and relaxing. We had seen rabbits, deer, and cows every morning while we had our coffee. ..."
Karen's Country Cottage is located in the heart of the beautiful Ouachita Mountains in west-central Arkansas. This cottage is near the famous Wolf Pen Gap ATV trail complex. Other nearby attractions are: Lake Ouachita, Little Missouri Falls, Shady Lake, Caddo River, Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Crater of Diamonds State Park, and several hiking trails. * 9.5m to EAST Wolfpen Gap Trailhead * 12m to Little Missouri Falls * 23m to Mena, AR * 29 m to Glenwood and the Caddo River * 25m to Mt. Ida More information The space ) Beautiful mountain views from the front porch ) Carport ) Metal carport (soon to be turned into screened-in picnic area with tables and firepit ) Freshly painted inside and out (Oct. 2017) ) Large separate bathroom and 1/2 bath off the master bedroom ) Queen beds in bedrooms and sofa bed in sunroom with additional airbed if needed ) Fully equipped kitchen (electric range, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, toaster, griddle, dishes, bowls, eating utensils, etc.) ) 48 in. TV with dvd player and good selection of family friendly dvds (no cable or satellite yet) ) Board games for family fun ) Great views from the sunroom of the three large ponds and Kates Creek behind the cottage, and yes fishing is allowed. ) Utility room with washer, dryer, and wash basin ) 50 gal. water heater ) Large dining room ) Central heat and air ) Hair dryer and ironing board provided ) Charcoal grill ) Secluded (3 1/2 miles from Big Fork, AR on County Road 675) Guest access At the present time guests will be able to use the cottage and the very large yard that is well maintained. There is plenty of room for several vehicles and trailers, and children have room for outdoor games.
Amenities
Family friendly
Things to know
Additional fees to expect
Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Vrbo properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.
Service feeThis helps Vrbo provide a safer and more secure booking experience.
TaxesTaxes on accommodation such as Occupancy Tax, VAT, or GST. May also include tourism fees.
Customer support
Customer support is handled by our partner Vrbo
Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
Outstanding(36 Ratings)
10.0 / 10.0
Housing was as advertised. More than enough space for us and comfortable. Property itself is beautiful, quiet, and relaxing. We had seen rabbits, deer, and cows every morning while we had our coffee. Very lovely place to stay.
10.0 / 10.0
Traveling with 3 small kids and my wife to visit family nearby. The grass was mowed the house was super clean. Everything was comfortable and organized. drawers and cabinets were labeled and well stocked. The owners were very nice and our kids even got the chance to play with their grandkids. Really beautiful farm, we felt like we were staying with family. Do not hesitate, book this place, its affordable and about as good as it gets. Go explore Arkansas! My family will be back soon.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful property. Child friendly. Sweet owners that roll out the welcome wagon! Great place to disconnect from the fast lane.
10.0 / 10.0
Cottage is perfectly located that once you arrive and unload sxs that truck stays parked until time to go home. (As long as you bring groceries on way in of course) Lots of wildlife to watch in mornings when drinking coffee before you head out on sxs. You can ride all day for a week and never have see same trails. So many swimming holes along the unbeaten path and you never have to ride far to find a creek running along the road or crossing it. The Host are wonderful people and there was even a fresh homemade chocolate cake waiting for us when we arrived. Whether you looking for place to ride your atv/utv or just relax and enjoy the wildlife along the creek right behind the cabin, this place is the one.
10.0 / 10.0
An absolutely amazing experience. Ray and Karen are excellent hosts, the property is beautiful, and we will be back. We highly encourage you to book this place soon.
10.0 / 10.0
Loved our stay. Best VRBO experience. Will be back.
10.0 / 10.0
The property is gorgeous, house is nice, clean, and well furnished. The owners contacted me before, during, and after our visit to make sure we didn't need anything and that our stay was satisfactory. We will be staying here again.
10.0 / 10.0
This was a wonderful place to stay. It was very clean and had everything we needed. The owners were super friendly and accommodating. The only issue we had was the lack of access to WI-FI which made it hard to know what to expect for the weather each day and using online maps to locate other towns nearby to visit. We loved our visit and would highly recommend this home to others that want to ride the ATV trails. This was a very good experience! Thank you to the owners for your hospitality.
10.0 / 10.0
The house was immaculate upon arrival and had views for days. Between the clear ponds and fall foliage it made for a relaxing weekend despite the rain. The hosts communicated well and checked on us to make sure we had everything we needed, even brought us a sweet surprise of homemade brownies. So close to the National forest, quaint downtown of Mena and genuine peace and quiet made this stay one of the best we have ever had in Arkansas. We hope to be able to return soon.
10.0 / 10.0
At first I was a bit let down because of no TV service....but that quickly changed because of the ability to just disconnect from the world while relaxing and spending quality time with my wife for our anniversary and enjoys God's creation
10.0 / 10.0
This is hospitality like you’ve never seen before.
This is hospitality like you’ve never seen before.
There are not enough stars in the clear night sky at Karen’s Country Cottage to give as a rating for this property and giving 5 stars almost feels disrespectful. Yes, this slice of Heaven here on earth is just that good.
We didn’t just get a property while staying at this location - we got an entire experience. From comfort, to wildlife, to hospitality, this place has it all.
When we arrived, we were greeted by Ray who is just the sweetest. Ray and Karen are unbelievable hosts. I am convinced they have never met a stranger. They are kind, welcoming, considerate and just so wonderful. Their hospitality is unmatched. We spent our last night on the front porch of the cottage speaking to them both and it felt like we were just catching up with friends.
We fished the ponds in the evening, watched the wildlife out of the sunroom in the morning, played in the creek in the afternoon and star gazed at night. The view of the Milky Way was unreal out there.
It is quite a drive to the city; about a half an hour to a Dollar General and over an hour to a Walmart so be mindful of that, but Karen has this cottage stocked full of amenities just in case something you need runs out. She has really just thought of everything.
The beds are extremely comfortable; not too hard, not too soft. It was all we could do to get out of bed in the morning to get going. The comfort level was perfect.
If you are rockhounds, the Avatar, Wegner and Crystal Vista mines are just over a half hour away. Avant is about 45 minutes away.
There is no wifi and cell service can be tricky, but do yourself a favor and just unplug and reset. It’s so relaxing out there. (The best reception we got for AT&T was in the sunroom on the couch.)
The only negative thing we had to say about this stay was that it certainly was not long enough. We are kicking ourselves for not staying longer and are already trying to find time on our busy calendar to come back.
Ray and Karen are humbly proud of their beautiful property and it’s apparent. They work hard to maintain it and were excited to offer us a tour of their natural springs, adjacent properties and wildlife.
We would book this property over and over again. With as much as we gushed about it to our friends one asked if we had a million dollar vacation opportunity given to us in Bora Bora or a quaint trip to Ray and Karen’s what we would do.
We’d be packed up and on the road to Arkansas :)
10.0 / 10.0
Perfection!
Perfection!
This was a new area for us to stay in and it quickly became our favorite. The property is beautiful with the fishing ponds and Kate’s Creek running through it. The cattle on the pasture were just a bonus along with the deer we saw daily roaming the property. This was the cleanest property we have stayed at and we will definitely be back. The kitchen is stocked with everything you need including a crock pot! The house was spacious and spotless! The sunroom with the sofa sleeper definitely has the best view in the house. The covered patio area was wonderful and the firewood for the fire pit was just another bonus. If you’re looking to get away and just relax or even ride the trails, this is the place for you. It was a quick 15 minute ride and we were headed to the trails of Wolf Pen Gap. A plus is the house is on the Oden Loop so we finally made that loop. If you stay here you just visit Big T’s for amazing food (cash only). I could go on and on about this property because it is honestly perfect for my family. When we checked in there were fresh brownies and cookies on the counter! Karen and Ray were wonderful hosts! Their dog Molly and granddaughter Kaylee were amazing as well. My boys loved getting to fish with their granddaughter and she definitely out fished them. We will be back soon!
10.0 / 10.0
Absolute Perfection
Absolute Perfection
Our stay was absolute perfection. It was so beautiful, clean, fully stocked, comfortable and peaceful! Hosts were the best and so informative of where to go and what to see.
10.0 / 10.0
Very nice property!
Very nice property!
The property was very nice, super clean, and the hosts were outstanding! Highly recommend this property!! I’d give them 10 Stars if I could.
10.0 / 10.0
Way better than expected
Way better than expected
The cabin I originally had rented fell through last minute and this was one of the only listing available for labor day weekend. It turned out to be the biggest blessing! This cottage was not only much bigger than I thought from the pictures but also perfectly located. The pictures and description do not do this place justice. The owners (and Molly the welcome puppy) were amazing and very helpful.
10.0 / 10.0
A Hallmark Movie!
A Hallmark Movie!
The pictures do this place no justice. I felt as if I had stepped in to a Hallmark movie! Stunning views, so clean and well kept. Being greeted by the sweet hosts and their grandchildren was a great personal touch. The sweetest people! Molly The dog kept us company amd the kids loved her! Definitely recommend! Hope we get the chance to stay again!
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful Property/Excellent Hosts
Beautiful Property/Excellent Hosts
Ray and Karen have the most wonderful land. Beautiful scenery with lush trees, creeks, ponds, hills and mountains and will be more than happy to show you around. Highly recommend if you wanna unplug and relax and soak in the landscape and make new friends. Exceptionally clean. They went above and beyond any expectations. Very friendly and they helped us plan our days with crystal mining, photo ops, fishing and exploring. Or, as we preferred on one of our days, just grilling and watching the sunset turn into a beautiful starry night. The best vacation we have had in a long time. Would rate them with a perfect 100 stars.
10.0 / 10.0
Great disconnect opportunity in serene environment
Great disconnect opportunity in serene environment
This is a beautiful place surrounded by nature and no distractions.
There is no cable/satellite, no internet, and VERY limited cell phone coverage depending on carrier. This is worth noting to ensure you enjoy your stay to the fullest.
Multiple fishing ponds on site, surrounded by woods and mountains. Truly a tranquil environment to get away from the stressors in life and take a minute to enjoy the company of one another, or just reconnect with life.
Charcoal grill, fire pit, fully stocked kitchen, outdoor covered picnic area, views from entire back half of the house.
Spectacular owners. Close enough to be there for Amy questions or concerns, but far enough away to both have your privacy (neighboring property). They are outstanding. Truly could never have guessed that people like them still exist.
Loved the place, loved the people, just didn't love the fact we had to leave so soon. If you can live without the internet, book this place now!!
10.0 / 10.0
Great time for all
Great time for all
My family and I really enjoyed our time. The atmosphere was very relaxing and was great for allowing my family and I to spend time together.
10.0 / 10.0
Great Escape
Great Escape
Quick holiday weekend trip. Karen & Ray (Loyd) were wonderful hosts along with Molly (dog) who greeted us when we arrived late Friday night. They offered suggestions on things to do and directions to get there. The home was even nicer than the pictures showing it online. Very spacious and clean. The beds were very comfortable. We had a great time walking around the property and checking out the three ponds and creek. Some even did a little fishing. Evenings got cool and fire pit came in handy. Enjoyed seeing lightning bugs and checking out the stars. Overall we all had a great time and hated to leave.
10.0 / 10.0
Awesome experience!
Awesome experience!
Karen's Country Cottage is a wonderful place to stay! The house is very clean and comfortable. The scenery around the house is amazing. Karen and Ray could not have been any better hosts. They went above and beyond to help with whatever we needed. Molly is a great host too! Our family can't wait to go back.
10.0 / 10.0
Relaxing getaway
Relaxing getaway
Had a great time with our family getting away from the city. Great hosts! Enjoyed our visit to the cottage tremendously. Would definitely stay here again!
10.0 / 10.0
Great R&R
Great R&R
The property is perfect if you want to get away from the city and reboot. It's very clean and Karen and Ray thought of everything that anyone would need to cook, eat and enjoy at the property. The stars were beautiful every night as we have s'mores after cooking out in the backyard. The Millers are great hosts and we enjoyed the hospitality and the tour around their beautiful property. Hope to come back.
10.0 / 10.0
Amazing Stay!
Amazing Stay!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here! We had the best hosts, the bests views and such a clean cabin. Would definitely recommend and plan on coming back!
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful Views
Beautiful Views
This house was amazing! Beautiful scenery and lots of wildlife. Quiet, peaceful, comfy and clean! And THE best host ever!! Will be back!
10.0 / 10.0
Family getaway
Family getaway
We had the most wonderful time at Karen’s Country Cottage. The house was clean and very comfortable. The scenery was breathtaking and we enjoyed every minute of our stay. We will definitely be back!
10.0 / 10.0
We throughly enjoyed our stay. Beautiful place.
We throughly enjoyed our stay. Beautiful place.
Super easy
10.0 / 10.0
The perfect getaway!!
The perfect getaway!!
Absolutely loved our stay this is our second time coming here because we loved it so much. If your wanting to getaway and just relax this is the place. There is no wifi and I absolutely love it. You get to unplug and relax. The view from the house is breathtaking and the many deer that where there made it that much better. The house has everything you need and then some. The Millers have went above and beyond to make sure the house is stocked with anything you could need. They where even nice enough to let us use their air compressor when we had a flat on our trailer. We stayed a whole week this time and enjoyed the near by trails at wolfpen gap, dug for Crystal's at board camp mine, enjoyed some beautiful waterfalls and even found a great swimming hole. Over all this has been one of our best vacations.
10.0 / 10.0
Peaceful getaway
Peaceful getaway
My family and I had a seriously relaxing few days in the woods of Arkansas. The owners were very nice and helped us think of things in the area to do (we weren't very prepared). We've never been mesmerized by cattle before but definitely felt a weird zen relaxation just watching them grazing nearby. Fishing in the ponds and hiking the nearby woods were highlights. We'll be back.
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful hosts and stay
Wonderful hosts and stay
We had a great time fishing and seeing nature. Clean accommodations, comfy beds and everything you need.
10.0 / 10.0
A great home away from home
A great home away from home
The pictures can’t do this property justice. We loved waking up in the sunroom- cows, deer, and sunlight in the windows all backed by beautiful mountains. It was easy to stay with the kids, fishing in the ponds was a blast, and the creek is wonderful! The owners are kind and hospitable. We had a fantastic week.
10.0 / 10.0
Mini vacation
Mini vacation
Our plan was to go to Mena Arkansas for the trails with our side by side and needed somewhere to stay as a last minute book I would have never guessed we find this amazing cottage it was very clean, great host, peaceful atmosphere, plenty of room inside and out. Just minutes from wolfpen where we where headed. Just a heads up you will need to buy your grocery before you get their because your in the middle of no where but that just what we where looking for. And our host let us know all this ahead of time to. I can't say enough about our host thy where great all around. We can't wait to go back.
10.0 / 10.0
Great place for a couple or family
Great place for a couple or family
The cottage and owners were absolutely wonderful. Everything was spotless and in great shape, we had everything we needed from laundry detergent to crock pots. The location was peaceful, quiet and tranquil. The creek behind the property just added to the ambiance. Its only about 10 miles to the East trail head of Wolf Pen Gap which was convenient for us. If your looking for a perfect place to get away for a few days this would be a wonderful place to stay.
10.0 / 10.0
Awesome
Awesome
It was a beautiful cottage in the country. We loved sitting outside listening to the frogs, birds, and cows. Also, the creek was clean and refreshing. The cottage had everything we needed. The owners were very friendly and hospitalable.
10.0 / 10.0
Quiet and beautiful
Quiet and beautiful
Lots of room inside and out, 360 degree beautiful views, wildlife, great fishing and so quite, all you hear is nature
FAQs
Is parking included with this cottage?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Karen's Country Cottage at Kates Creek, LLC. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Karen's Country Cottage at Kates Creek, LLC pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Karen's Country Cottage at Kates Creek, LLC?
We found 1 amenities for this rental. This includes , and family friendly.
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