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Janssen Park Place B&B

3.0 star property
Travelers find peaceful natural surroundings and start their day with a hearty breakfast before heading out to explore the nearby Ouachita National Forest

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Janssen Park Place B&B offers a quiet retreat with nature reserve views from its terrace. Guests enjoy a praised full breakfast, an inviting garden, library, WiFi, and attentive staff, enhancing the experience at this tranquil getaway.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Room options

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Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Memory foam bed
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Memory foam bed
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Refrigerator
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
511 9th Street, Mena, AR, 71953

What's nearby

  • Janssen Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Polk County Library - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Mena Art Gallery - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Ouachita Little Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Mena Depot Historic Museum - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪La Villa - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Little Italy II - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Myers Cruizers Drive-In - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Elks Lodge - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Janssen Park Place B&B

Bed & breakfast near Ouachita National Forest
Take advantage of free full breakfast, a free roundtrip airport shuttle, and a terrace at Janssen Park Place B&B. In addition to a garden and a library, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, coffee/tea in the lobby, and secured bicycle storage
  • A front-desk safe, barbecue grills, and concierge services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs, children's dinnerware, and travel cribs
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Patios, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's dinnerware
  • High chair
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Travel crib

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laundry detergent
  • Living room
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from November 28 2025 to November 29 2025 (dates subject to change).
The following facilities or services will be unavailable from November 28 2025 to November 29 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Breakfast

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Janssen Park Place B&B Mena
Janssen Park Place Mena
Janssen Park Place
Janssen Park Place B B
Janssen Park Place B&B Mena
Janssen Park Place B&B Bed & breakfast
Janssen Park Place B&B Bed & breakfast Mena

Frequently asked questions

Is Janssen Park Place B&B pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Janssen Park Place B&B?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Janssen Park Place B&B?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Janssen Park Place B&B provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle.

Where is Janssen Park Place B&B located?

Situated in a national park, this bed & breakfast is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Ouachita National Forest and within 32 mi (52 km) of Queen Wilhelmina State Park and Cossatot River State Park.

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Reviews

Janssen Park Place B&B Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Staff & service

9.8

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 187 out of 193 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 193 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 193 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 193 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 193 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable, friendly, helpful, convenient, great food!
Janssen Park
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfasts were great and the hosts were awesome!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barend

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cottage was great.. Comfy king bed, great kitchen and living area. Breakfast was superb. Enjoyed time with the owners as they gave us a lot of history of the area. This is our second visit and we highly recommend the rooms or the cottage!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aravind

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
if you want to experience a stay in a house in a small town , this is the place. John and his wife are amazing to stay with .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

RONDA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a lovely place to stay. Owners were exceedingly friendly and very helpful. Giving directions to local restaurants and shopping. I only stayed 1 night, but would highly recommend and hope to go back for a longer stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deedre

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful home and nice amenities. Breakfast was delicious and the owners were very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owners were super nice, breakfast was amazing and delicious! Room and bed was comfy!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a lovely place owned and operated by an adorable couple! The room was completely comfortable, clean and nicely decorated! Breakfast was homemade and delicious! Would not hesitate to stay again!!! Thanks for a delightful weekend!!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cottage was very clean and comfortable. John, the host, was very friendly and accommodating. He cooked us a wonderful breakfast and we enjoyed visiting with the other guests at breakfast. Definitely would go back
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The host at the property made the stay enjoyable.The property itself was very comfortable.And felt homey thanks again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent B&B

Cozy room and had just what I needed. Excellent breakfast too
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome hosts, they made us feel very welcomed. The breakfast was fantastic too!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, incredible hosts and breakfasts, very relaxing experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The host prepared a fantastic breakfast for us before departure. Enjoyed our stay very much. John and his wife are very experienced in the B&B business.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay! The bed was comfortable, and John brought us some coffee grounds so I could make coffee when we got up early each morning. We really loved being so close to the park. We will go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owner of the property is a fantastic chef for our breakfast. Every room was styled perfect, beautiful yet functional. The owners are sweet and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Miriam

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the hosts attentiveness and friendliness that helps put you at ease . There was a lot of attention to details that makes you feel well taken care of.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Myron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ciera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very lovely place to stay. The couple who run the B&B are very nice and enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Micki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a perfect place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place

It was a nice place to stay and the owners were great to talk to.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our check-in, loved the room and loved conversing with Jo and John. Breakfast was delicious and the stay was fantastic. Highly recommend if staying in Mena. Thank you ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mary Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A quaint and charming place to stay. The owners were absolutely lovely and the breakfast was delicous!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A True Treasure!

I had this nicest stay in this beautiful historic home. Hosts were wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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