The Sassafras Inn

Welcome to

Our historic two-story inn in Mena, Arkansas was built in the year 1900. Today, it is a comfortable and inviting place to stay in the Mena area. Our inn features 2 rooms downstairs and 1 suite upstairs. We can sleep 8 people comfortably. We are located close to Rich Mountain, Talimena Scenic Byway, Arkansas crystal mines, and hundreds of miles of Ouachita National Forest trails. 

A Mena, AR Historic Inn

Your Home Away From Home

Comfortable Common Areas

Renovated 1900 Colonial Manor

Modern Amenities, Historic Decor

The Most Unique Place to Stay in Mena, Arkansas

Relax in cozy comfort and historic style

ACCOMMODATIONS

Vintage living room with floral sofa, round coffee table, fireplace, and blue drapes around a window

Enjoy a fresh breakfast each morning

BREAKFAST

Rustic sideboard with decor and a large framed landscape painting above it
Sign for Sassafras by J.W. Smith in a landscaped apartment complex

Our rooms were designed with your stay in mind. We provide our guests with comfortable beds and high-quality linens, thoughtful furnishings, modern amenities, and extra touches such as electric fireplaces and smart TVs  with a firestick to make every stay unforgettable.

Our Rooms

A Unique Stay

See what our guests have to say!

Reviews

-Byron Shryock

Darren is a great host. We stayed in the magnolia suite which has a private bath

and is on the second floor. Darren made fresh muffins for our breakfast. This is an excellent place to stay in Mena Arkansas.

-Corey McMillan

What a wonderful find! Darren and Jillian have a beautiful home and are the best hosts. Wish we could have stayed longer and gotten to know them better. Don't pass this place up!


- Roger Walker-Wheatley

Lovely place, lovely people! The appointments were quality - and vintage. The feel was, however, not at all stodgy nor pretentious, but like elegance that meets you happily whoever you are. I really enjoyed talking with Darren and Jillian...

Area Attractions

Mena, Arkansas and the surrounding areas have a variety of attractions to keep visitors busy. Hiking Little Missouri Falls to digging for minerals at the Board Camp Crystal Mine and visiting national parks and forests, travelers will find plenty of things to do.

White house porch with potted plants and a flower bed beside a sunlit lawn and trees.

Area Restaurants

Visitors to the Mena area can expect a variety of restaurants and cuisines. Cafes, coffee houses, artisan eateries, hibachi, creameries, and more are all within a short drive of our property.