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Sassafras Inn

3.0 star property
3-star Colonial B&B near Ouachita National Forest

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Sassafras Inn

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Veranda Suite | Terrace/patio
Magnolia Suite | Terrace/patio
Magnolia Suite
Magnolia Suite | In-room dining
Veranda Suite | Bathroom

Overview of Sassafras Inn

Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Check out the area

Map
1201 Reine Street South, Mena, AR, 71953
  • Popular LocationJanssen Park16 min walk
  • Popular LocationMena Art Gallery3 min drive
  • Popular LocationQueen Wilhelmina State Park27 min drive
  • AirportFort Smith, AR (FSM-Fort Smith Regional)90 min drive

Room options

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Magnolia Suite | Bathroom

Magnolia Suite

  • 186 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Veranda Suite

Veranda Suite

  • 139 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 84 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Mena

In Mena .You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Ouachita National Forest and 12 miles (20 km) of Rich Mountain Fire Tower. Board Camp Crystal Mine is within 12 miles (20 km) and Queen Wilhelmina State Park is within 16 miles (25 km).
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What's nearby

  • Janssen Park - 16 min walk
  • Mena Art Gallery - 3 min drive
  • Mena Regional Health System - 4 min drive
  • Rich Mountain Community College - 5 min drive
  • Queen Wilhelmina State Park - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ouachita Coffee Roasters - 3 min drive
  • Ouachita Little Theatre - 3 min drive
  • Branding Iron BBQ & Steak House - 18 min walk
  • Sonic Drive-In - 4 min drive
  • Myers Cruizzers Drive-In - 3 min drive

About this property

Sassafras Inn

3-star Colonial B&B near Ouachita National Forest
Free breakfast is served. WiFi is free in public spaces. Sassafras Inn also features coffee/tea in a common area, laundry facilities, and a microwave in a common area. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Colonial Mena bed & breakfast.

  • 1 building
  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1900
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
Sassafras Inn offers 3 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to lanais. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include dining tables. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 3-star bed & breakfast have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Mena bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 43-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Irons/ironing boards and change of bedsheets can be requested.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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)

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)

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Outdoor space

  • Lanai
  • Yard

Food and drink

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

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
The host will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Access code, host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25.00 per pet, per night (maximum USD 20 per stay), plus a deposit of USD 20 per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The tax ID number is 81-0982135. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 3 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Sassafras Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 211 out of 264 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 264 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 264 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 264 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 264 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

Linda

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

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

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

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled 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