Family-friendly vacation rentals in Polk County

The Lodge at Raspberry Retreat

This recently remodeled, 2,500 square foot Lodge has surrounding porches, 2 kitchens, 3 full baths, and 2 living areas. Massive stone fireplace. Nestled on a hillside overlooking horse pasture and ponds on one side, it is only yards from the national forest boundary on the other. Bring the whole family to enjoy the natural beauty of the forest drives, the pasture scenes, spectacular sunsets, and star gazing on clear nights! It is a 15 min drive to the town of Mena, AR. WIFI is now included.

D bar D farmhouse

Take a moment to disconnect from the world and spend some time in a quiet rural area surrounded by the majestic Ouachita mountains and watch the sunset from the backyard. The D bar D farmhouse is a cozy, family-friendly house that is literally located on a family farm. Less than .25 miles down the road you will find an access point to enjoy the peaceful Ouachita river or drive a short 30 minutes to Wolf Pen Gap to ride ATVs or find Irons Fork Lake 6 miles away to take in nature and fish.

Relax, Ride, and Repeat

ALL TRAILS LEAD TO HERE! Stay in this updated 2-bedroom (second bedroom is open) cabin in Mena, Arkansas, in the heart of WOLF PEN GAP. Explore waterfalls, swimming holes, beautiful creeks, and hundreds of miles of backroads for hiking, biking, or ATV trails. The WOLF PEN GAP trailhead is less that 1/2 mile away, ride directly to trails from the cabin, no trailering needed. Unwind in the hot tube, gather around the firepit, or cook the BBQ pit. Scenic day trips and local shopping await!

The Cowboy

The perfect place to hang your hat! Queen bed for your favorite horse, microwave, mini-fridge, dining table -all you need to rustle up grub! Twin sized bunk over a full bed-for the posse, sofa and satellite TV to watch your favorite Western. Full bath, Screened in porch with seating, charcoal grill, shared fire pit, picnic area, and horse shoe throwing at Mena Mountaintop Vista. Wi-Fi, cellular and ride in access to Wolf Pen Gap trails. (Mena Mountaintop Cabins…Our Cabins are Tops!)

Whitetail Cabin is our 3rd here At RockyRidge

Take it easy at this unique and tranquil getaway. The Whitetail Cabin is our 3rd & newest cabin here at Rocky Ridge Cabins. It has been handcrafted & lies at the foothills of the Ouachita’s. Of our three cabins this cabin has the most spectacular view as it rises above the other two. It also is fully furnished & comes with a charcoal grill & a firepit for outdoor pleasures. Nature has blessed our area with an abundance of things to do & we are located in the center of it all.

Hillside Hideaway-Unique 2 BR Spacious Cottage!

Escape to a one-of-a kind countryside retreat-an artfully repurposed ostrich barn set on 40 private acres of peaceful, natural beauty. Spend your days exploring & hiking nearby trails or venturing out to mountains and crystal-clear streams or fishing in the private large, stocked pond with a pedal boat for fun. There is also a firepit with firewood included for evening relaxation and good conversation. Back at the barn, unwind in your own saltwater hot tub under the stars.

Whispering Pines - Cabin by Shady Trails!

Enjoy this private retreat consisting of a brand-new cabin, sleeping 8 guests total. Cabin has vaulted ceilings, an open living/kitchen/dining area, and a private king bedroom with full bathroom downstairs. Upstairs is a loft bedroom with two queen beds along with two military grade cots with bedding and private half bath. Large deck with dining area, grilling space, heater. Fire pit areas plus setup for horseshoes. The south trail head is 3/10ths of a mile from the cabins!

Mountainside Retreat near Queen Wilhelmina SP

This tiny cabin in the woods is the closest Airbnb to Queen Wilhelmina State Park’s hiking/biking trails, sunset views, and restaurant. Private setting, surrounded by trees, and less than 2 miles from the Ouachita Trail, Black Fork Mtn Trail, & Talimina Scenic Drive. Has wi-fi, smart TV, covered deck, & heat/air. Queen bed & full size sofa sleeper. Full kitchen with coffee pot, Keurig. Check in any time with lock box code. 15-20 minutes to Mena. Hosted by local teachers.

The Cottage at Acorn

The Cottage at Acorn is located in the Heart of the Ouachita Mountains and only 4 miles to Mena. The Cottage is a double cylinder block mother-in-law suite, with concrete floors, pine ceilings and vintage decorations. Walking distance from a playground, walking track, and Veterans Memorial Park. Covered concrete parking (with a basketball goal) and an outdoor covered patio. There are 2 entrances, please use The Veterans Memorial Park entrance on Highway 71.

Secluded 3-Bedroom Home with Spacious Backyard

Relax at this peaceful residence on the edge of town with a covered porch overlooking a large shaded backyard. An open floor plan, with a granite top bar connecting the kitchen and living room, is perfect for socializing. TV's in the living room & all 3 bedrooms means everyone can catch their favorite shows on Hulu or Disney+. A long driveway and 2-car garage fits several cars or truck and trailer. It's a perfect place to stay for adventure or to unwind.

Nichols Mountain ATV Hideaway

This 3 bedroom/2 bathroom house sits in the heart of the Ouachita National Forest just minutes from the Wolf Pen Gap ATV trails. You can ride straight to the trails from the driveway! It’s close to great hiking trails, swimming holes, and there’s plenty of space on the property to play cornhole and horseshoes. The deck has seating to enjoy the peace and quiet while watching for wildlife. This property is a perfect getaway place!

Mtn Cabin Lake HotTub | Kayak | Fish | AtvTrls

Near Mena, Arkansas, the Rose Cottage is a mountain cabin residing near historic Bethesda Lake. Bethesda Lake is an 11 acre stocked spring fed mountain lake with extraordinary mountain views! Fishing/swimming/kayaking (kayaks provided)! Ride in to Wolf Pen Gap west trail head is 5-10 minutes away. It is located on paved roads and is about 4 miles from the city of Mena.