Prairie Creek Cottage 'B'-Kayak/Fish/Creek

Thanks for choosing Prairie Creek Cottage ‘B’. Prairie Creek Cottage ‘B’ is 1 of a 2-unit metal duplex with every care given to ensure the privacy of our guests. There is a 10.00 fee per guest per night over 2 people. Please feel free to call if you have any questions about either unit. The reservation calendar is accurate for the apartment pictured in this listing so please feel free to use the “Book It Now” feature. Pet fee is a 35.00 fee per dog, per stay and is NOT REFUNDABLE. It will be sent as a separate request for payment. Please let us know your dog breed before check in and how many dogs you will be bringing. All dogs must be crated when guests are not in cottage! A fenced pet play area allows your four legged friends to stretch their legs and enjoy the great outdoors. Take them for a walk to the creek where they can splash their paws or watch you fish or kayak. Please pick up after your dogs with doggy bags! Enjoy the privacy of the country without leaving the convenience of town. No through traffic and plenty of room to stretch out during your stay. Enjoy walks along paved road and beautiful views of neighboring horse farms. Fish the creek or enjoy a leisurely kayak trip downstream and back. A FISHING LICENSE IS REQUIRED TO FISH ON THE CREEK! We also have another property listed as Prairie Creek Cabin ‘A’ (Property 9423969) if this property is not available for your stay. The Cottage is located a few minutes from downtown Mena, where you can enjoy the privacy and beautiful views shared by Mena residents in this Ouachita Golf Course community. This 1 bedroom/1 bath STUDIO is equipped with all the comforts of home including a back covered patio and a SHARED16x20 deck outfitted with patio furniture and a BBQ grill. This deck includes outdoor lights and plenty of space to kick your feet up and relax at the end of a long day. Wood laminate flooring runs throughout the living areas where you will find a large common room with a king sized bed, a sleeper sofa, large TV with satellite programming, comfortable recliner, and a selection of books are available to enjoy during your stay. Kitchen appliances include a stove, full size refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker w/filters for the duration of your stay. Coffee not provided! BRING YOUR COFFEE OF CHOICE. In the cabinets you will find dishes, flatware for 8, and cooking utensils. Iron and ironing board are also provided. NO SMOKING OR VAPING INSIDE. Feel free to smoke outside on deck or patio. Please use ashtrays that are available. There is a fire pit by creek. Firewood can be purchased at Atwoods. Pack folding chairs and beach towels if planning on spending any time by creek. DIRECTIONS: To 300 CR 625, Mena, AR 71953 Note if traveling from Hot Springs, many GPS navigation routes will take you through Y City. This is out of the way and adds about 20 minutes to the drive. From Hot Springs, take HWY 270W to Mt. Ida. Approximately 10 miles west of Mt Ida, turn left onto Hwy 88 to Mena. This route will bypass Y City. Cell service is intermittent between Mt. Ida and Mena. From Mena: North on Hwy 71, East on Hwy 88, Right on Polk Road 625 (on your right just past Church of God which is on your left). Proceed 1.0 mile and turn right into driveway. A green sign with #300 is posted on a tree just past the driveway. This will be the next driveway on the right after passing rock mailbox #278. If you reach mail box #300, you just missed the driveway on the right. PARKING: Please park to the left in front of the door to allow room for a second car to park to your right. KAYAKS & CREEK: There are 3 ORANGE kayaks and 1 yellow kayak, paddles, & adult life jackets available for use during your stay. The kayaks are for use ON OUR PROPERTY AND ARE NOT TO BE REMOVED FROM SITE! Guests assume all responsibility for use. All guests are required to wear life jackets while kayaking. The kayaks & life jackets are hanging from the backside of the deck. Generally, the creek flows slow enough that you can paddle upstream. After about 1/2 mile downstream there are some large rocks in the middle. This is a point where you will turn around or have arrangements made for pick up downstream. You cannot walk back. The creek is full of fish where the water gets deeper so feel free to bring your poles and tackle. OUR PROPERTY ACCESS: The area behind the deck to the creek is our property and extends East about 50 feet which is landmarked by a large burn pile. PLEASE DO NOT TRESPASS OFF OUR PROPERTY! While you are visiting Mena, here are some suggestions for things to do: • On the way from Hot Springs, the Jot ‘Em Down Store in Pine Ridge…yes, that’s a working outhouse. For a rest stop with plumbing, stop in Mt Ida between Hot Springs and Mena. • Mena Arts District (downtown) o Chameleon Arts paint your own pottery and for great artistic creations o Northwind Trading has a great Native American items o Mena Art Gallery – changing exhibits of wonderful talent o Mena Depot – a wonderful walk through history with the railroad and founding of Mena o Ouachita Little Theater – ongoing productions that are family friendly o NUMEROUS antique and flea market style shops around town • Disc Golf – The Lions Club Disc Golf is FREE to play. There is a donation box if you find it enjoyable and want to ensure its ongoing success. • Coast to Coast Hardware- incredible inventory of everything not found in a typical hardware store • A drive up Rich Mountain on the Talimena Scenic Byway to our state park, Queen Wilhelmina o State Park Lodge & Restaurant -fabulous view serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. o Great hiking trails & Scenic Vistas - watch for deer, bear, and motorcyclists • Janssen Park - Every Thursday all summer - live music at 6pm weather permitting. • • Little Missouri Falls-Restrooms & picnic area. Wear sneakers/water sandals and walk out onto the falls. Great photo op! • Wolfpen Gap ATV trails http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5212722.pdf DINING: -American Artisan- Fantastic salads, soups, sandwiches (lunch only, open Wednesday-Saturday). -Sherwood Bistro– soup/ salad bar, great sandwiches, cappuccino/lattes/wifi -The Chopping Block- Steaks, salads, sandwiches, alcohol (Closed Sunday and Monday) -Branding Iron- burgers, catfish/shrimp, BBQ, steaks, pasta, alcohol. (Closed Tuesday) -La Villa (authentic Mexican), our fav, generous, delicious and fast service. -PaPa’s (texmex) - Chicollos, smoked meat, awesome burgers, salads, casual (closed Monday) -Little Italy, Casual, authentic Italian; large and beautiful outdoor patio. -Ouachita Roasters/Brewery, coffee, beer, pizza, wings, alcohol. (Closed Sunday) -The Corner Gas station across from Mena Ford serves up home style breakfast. Dine in/Carry out. Southside General Store, delicious sandwiches, especially the Reuben and chicken salad. -Skyline Diner breakfast/lunch – One of the 10 oldest restaurants in Arkansas. -Suzy Qs, ice cream, coffee, soup and sandwiches (closed Sunday) • Ouachita Area Activities and Attractions o Canoe and Kayak trips/shuttle service: Lucky’s Canoe and Kayak Rental 870-356-2772 o Digging for Treasures  Diamonds: http://www.arkansas.com/things-to-do/diamond-hunting/ 1.5 hour drive  Crystals: http://www.boardcampcampground.com/site/news.php 15 minute drive o Theme Park/Water Park http://www.magicsprings.com/ 1.5 hour drive o Hot Springs National Park & Bath House Row along with several other attractions including mini golf, go carts, gangster museum, & duck boat tours are all a nice 1.5 hour scenic drive from Mena. o Charlton Recreation Area – great cool water swimming area with crystal clear water all year around. Picnic tables and grills. 1 hour drive on Hwy 270 • Motorcycle Enthusiasts: Hog Country Cycles in downtown Mena, a scenic 45 - 60 minute drive over to End of the Trail Saloon for BBQ, Ed and Linda’s 128 Bar & Grill in Heavener, or Pam’s “Hateful Hussy” Diner in Talihina – all 3 welcome travelers on 2 or 4 wheels with great southern hospitality. • Hiking/Mt Biking - NUMEROUS area trails. Maps available at the Visitors Center at the base of Rich Mountain on the Talimena Scenic Drive. LITTLE MISSOURI FALLS IS A MUST, beautiful falls, easy hiking and great photo opportunities. For more information about the area: http://visitmena.com/ http://www.talimenascenicdrive.com/ If you would like an adult beverage during your stay, you will need to pack them. Polk County is dry. The closest store to make a purchase is 60 miles away. The Chopping Block, PaPas, KaVilla, Little Italy, and Branding Iron offer alcohol. Check In time is 3:00 pm. Check out time is 11:00 am SHARP. A late fee of 30.00 per every 15 min past checkout time will be charged! Our housekeepers time is very valuable! Upon checkout, please… -Place used sheets and towels in laundry basket provided. -Leave blankets and bedspread on bed. -Turn off all small appliances -Wash, dry and put away all dishes, pots, pans, silverware, etc. -Pick up all trash, papers, cigarette butts, dog poop, etc and place in garbage bag. -Fill out Guest Book. -Place trash in garbage cans at end of driveway (in bags only). -Please lock door and put key back in lock box on door. -Text or call 479-216-3308, so we may promptly service the property for the next guest. Thank you for staying with us. We hope you will return. Tammy Hamelink 479-216-3308