Sassafras Inn

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2026

Brian

Don’t know what more you could ask for. Very friendly, helpful, clean, peaceful, and just all around relaxing.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2026

David

magnolia Suite is a beautiful room. Darren was very welcoming and friendly. We planned to check in after hours and he sent us all the info we needed 5to make that happen without a problem. Muffins are outstanding!

10/10

Exceptional

08 Nov 2025

Brandi

Darren is a great host! Makes you immediately feel like family! Cute old house and wonderful blueberry muffins!

10/10

Exceptional

08 Nov 2025

Jennifer

We had a wonderful time visiting the Sassafras Inn. Our host was so good at making sure we had the best information of the area. The historic house was so comfortable and the Magnolia Suite was exceptional! Darren and Jillian are lovely people. Be sure to ask for the blueberry muffins!! We will definitely return to the Sassafras Inn when we are in the area again.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Oct 2025

Jim

We recommend the Sassafras Inn. It is a wonderful place to stay. Quaint, historic, friendly host, very clean.

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2025

Jeff

Beautiful property that is well maintained. Darren makes you feel right and home and was very responsive and informative about the surrounding area. Will stay there again when in Mena.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Nov 2024

Kerry

Highly Rated

Great place to stay with amazing hosts, in a nice room and historic property. It is close to everything.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Aug 2024

Erin

Darren was so welcoming with great information on places to eat and places to go in the area. He was also informative about the history of the house. Amazing assortment of coffee, teas, and things to add to them. Blueberry muffins were divine!! The house itself was beautiful, and they upgraded our room. Highly recommend!!

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2024

William

Amazing Host & Accommodations

We had an absolutely fantastic stay at the Sassafras Inn! Darren, the owner was super-welcoming and offered so much more than we ever expected. He was a wonderful wealth of information about restaurants and things to see and do in the area. His wife made wonderful blueberry streusal muffins that our entire family loved. The rooms were very comfy as well. We will definitely be coming back one day!

Business Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2024

Paul

Knowledgeable and friendly owner

The owner is exceedingly knowledgeable of the restaurants, history and connections of the area. He and his wife clearly love what they do and Darren is an excellent blueberry muffin maker.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2024

scott

Great Inn

Darren, the homeowner and innkeeper, met us at the door to this lovely home/inn. He welcomed us with a smile and conversation about the history behind Sassafras Inn and Mena, We sat and visited for about an hour. Our suite was extremely large, (2 rooms), complete with coffee and refrigerator. He then provided us with his homemade, organic blueberry muffins that were to die for. Very cozy atmosphere and a soft bed was just the remedy for a long day in the road. Highly recommend this wonderful place. Will stay again!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2024

Max

Friendly people and nice, fresh options and baked goods!

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Mar 2024

Allen

We loved our stay!

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jan 2024

Sean

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!!!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Nov 2023

Julia

Built in 1900, restored the last couple of years. Antiques. Friendly host. Blueberry muffins. Yum.

10/10

Exceptional

13 Nov 2023

daniel

Beautiful home and amazing hosts!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 May 2023

Pam

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.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2023

Verified traveler

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.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Apr 2023

Leslie

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!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 Mar 2023

David

Upon our arrival we were treated like family. A beautiful Inn with both history and charm.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Mar 2023

Simone

Unique and heartwarming

It was a very unique stay. We felt like home. We stayed in the magnolia suite with plenty of space and a coffee bar en suite. The people are just heartwarming and VERY caring. I hope we can come back - I adore the bakery in house and wish all the best luck in the world that it will be a great success.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Mar 2023

Robert

Extremely Hospitable. Highly recommend.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Feb 2023

Serena

Wonderful!

They are such a nice couple. They exceeded any expectations I had. Wish we could have stayed longer.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jan 2023

Pam

Beautiful Home, Very Inviting

This home is just beautiful. The host could not have been kinder or more accomdating. We had a late arrival and he was kind enough to find a restaurant open for us. Darren had wonderful instructions for parking, entrance and utilization of the home. The bathrooms were well equipped. We will definitely stay again. Thank you!

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

26 Oct 2022

Verified traveler

Great Hosts

The hosts were so friendly and attentive. They are still involved with a few renovation projects but it didn’t impact our stay. We were just a one night stay. We would recommend this Inn for other travelers.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Sep 2022

Verified traveler

Happy to have stayed.

We booked this last minute and are very happy with our stay. Kids loved the big yard that they could play and run around in.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Sep 2022

Jeff

We loved how the owner keeps all the furnishings period correct for this home built in 1900. The owner is very welcoming and clearly takes pride in their beautiful inn.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Sep 2022

Dale

Excellent stat beautiful house super friendly folks very welcoming

Business

8/10

Excellent

20 Jun 2022

Keri

It was very clean and the hostess was amazing they live in the house I don’t think it said anything about that on there so it was a little different but overall it was great..

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Apr 2022

Kelly

What a gem and bargain!

Boy did we luck out! :Ths Sass was beautiful and homey and so much room!!!! We had the upstairs suite. Huge room, second bedroom attached, huge bsthroom. Well stocked. Nice grab and go breakfast, large selection. Soft sheets! We will be back for next year!!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Apr 2022

Jeanette

Owners were easy to reach, great communicators, and eager to please. Room was extremely clean and beautiful.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jan 2022

Rebecca P.

Go for it

Newly purchased property- doing a good job! Bed was very comfortable and everything was clean. Keep up the good work

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jan 2022

Shivantha

Century old mansion, nicely maintained, great hosts and perfect for a quiet getaway. Pet friendly.
Will stay again.

Business Pet

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jan 2022

Justin

Loved all of it. Great place to relax. Just like home

Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Dec 2021

Kristy

Weekend Getaway

My husband and I enjoyed our little getaway. The Sassafras Inn was just perfect for us. The house is has great accommodations with special touches.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Nov 2021

Linda

The Sassafras Inn

It was amazing. The inn is gorgeous and inviting our suite was beautiful, the parlor, kitchen, and dining area were equally as beautiful. The beds were extremely comfortable. We couldn’t have asked for better.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

19 Nov 2021

Richard

I enjoyed the property, however there were no accessibility considerations. No handrails, no ramp for wheelchair entry, not even a slip mat in the bathtub.

I planned this trip for my mother, who is turning 80, and on disability income. It was very difficult for her to go up and down the stairs, and was unable to bathe, as there was no slip mat in the tub.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Nov 2021

Yoonhee

A+++

What a lovely place! Definitely worth going back.

8/10

Excellent

08 Nov 2021

Ben

Our suite was unique and away from others.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

01 Nov 2021

Covy

Beautiful house! Toilet handle was broken but all in all nice place to stay.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

28 Oct 2021

Dave

Privacy. Secluded back deck.

Business_and_leisure Pet

10/10

Exceptional

17 Oct 2021

Amber

The stay was excellent - beautiful home and property around.

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

16 Oct 2021

Alex

Rooms were nice and cozy. Outside of house was unkept.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Oct 2021

Carolyn

Everything was just perfect - would definitely stay again and recommend to others

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

01 Oct 2021

Sharon

It is a beautiful home. Our rooms were very nice. I was disappointed with the breakfast. The only hot food option was instant oatmeal. I do not like oatmeal. There was no fruit when we arrived. I called the owner. She said there should always be fresh fruit avaliable. She had the housekeeper bring some fruit. There was also no decaf coffee. I can not have caffeine because of medical issues.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

29 Sep 2021

Duane

The ease of checking in.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2021

Jason

Awesome, quaint place to stay.

We had a tad bit of confusion upon arrival. It was quickly fixed with a phone call.. very happy with the service and will stay again!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Sep 2021

Elaine

We were behind schedule and were in an area where there very few hotels. This was a very pleasant surprise and if we are in the area again we will definitely stay there.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Aug 2021

Jerry

It was a very charming old house. It was clean, accommodating, and comfortable.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Aug 2021

Verified traveler

Beautiful and cozy rooms.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

The Inn is located in a quiet location. We found it to be very clean and offered just what we needed for our stay for the weekend. The Magnolia Suite is perfect for such trips and we will stay there again, should we be back in that area.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jul 2021

Jeremy

We’ll be back!

We’ll be back!

This was such the perfect place for us! Let me start by saying - if you’re looking for a full-service, follow you everywhere kind of B&B… this isn’t for you.

Everything about our stay with easy.
We planned to drive through Mena on our way to pick our little from a nearby camp - so started looking at places to stay in the area.

Sassafras is more like an Airbnb than your typical B&B.
The hotel sends you a code for the front door - then another door code for your room. You don’t interact with anyone, unless there are other guests.

It’s a beautiful place - and over the top clean.
The kitchen is open to everyone.
There is a cooler stocked with water and juices.
Coffee/tea is available for you to make.

My only complaint about anything is very personal - there was no creamer available for coffee.
And, if that’s the only thing I can complain about - everything else was pretty perfect!

We will be back next year on our way back through!

8/10

Excellent

21 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

Very comfortable bed. Only minus was the room we booked the bath was across the hall. There was a privacy curtain so not too bad. Bath had a lovely huge shower

4/10

Poor

17 Jun 2021

Verified traveler

No sleep

Kitchen floor was sticky. Audible when you lifted your foot. Upstairs suite was cooled with a window unit that was so loud we could not sleep. 35 db (measured with phone app) when off and 53 db (!) when it ran, which was most the night. 1 hour of sleep.... most unhappy with that. Breakfast was a packaged sticky bun or a NutriGrain bar - disappointing. Large and clean bathroom was nice.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2021

Verified traveler

Very nice place. Our room had a private patio, and the lightning bugs were out! I liked the privacy.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2021

Verified traveler

House was in a residential area. Comfortable setting with lots of room, and a small backyard. Owners were not present but provided variety of snacks and breakfast foods. A nice experience.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2021

Verified traveler

Was very charming clean and close to what we needed

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2021

Verified traveler

It was
a beautiful, comfortableu

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2021

Verified traveler

When you walk in, you feel like your home. Plenty of Kerig options, breakfast and snacks. Comfortable bedroom and nice bathroom. The backyard is peaceful with a covered porch.

Leisure Pet

6/10

Pleasant

17 May 2021

Verified traveler

Clean and stocked with snacks and water. Bathroom is separate, has to go through the kitchen for the bedroom and bath. This is a large house with multiple BRs

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2021

Verified traveler

Comfortable stay

Luxury accommodation, convenient access and services. I was very comfortable, much more so than a regular motel/hotel.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

09 May 2021

Verified traveler

Faulty Towers.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

07 May 2021

Verified traveler

The property was beautiful and very easy to find. Check in was simple.
It was a little awkward to find the lock for the suite was actually inside the first room. But not a big deal.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 May 2021

Jodi H.

Really felt like home.

The Inn was beautiful inside and out. The bed was super comfortable. The shower was nice and big. The coffee the next morning was wonderful. We really enjoyed our stay and will definitely be staying here again.

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2021

Verified traveler

Really nice, clean B&B, easy access to everything we needed, nice back porch to enjoy the evening. Breakfast left a little bit to be desired but a cup of coffee and an apple kept me fed well enough to make it to a breakfast diner.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2021

Tom

Great place to stay

The Inn is amazing and very, very nice.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2021

Laurie D.

Girls road trip

Very nice place to stay!

6/10

Pleasant

10 Apr 2021

RONALD

Loud

A noisy, there was a group above us that was a family. Parents, two kids and a dog. Not exactly what we normally run into at a b&b.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2021

Thomas

Nice surprise in Mena!

The self-service foods for breakfast were good; grain bars, oatmeal, great coffee/tea selection, fresh cream and chilled juices. We were in the Veranda suite and enjoyed it all. My only thing was that there were people staying in the same house but behind drapes in the kitchen. So when they emerged at midnight to use brewing tea -- it startled us. We had no idea there was anyone out there since it appeared to be a pantry. Otherwise, excellent place!

Business

10/10

Exceptional

27 Mar 2021

Bonnie J.

Lovely room

Everything was lovely - will definitely stay there again

10/10

Exceptional

13 Mar 2021

Verified traveler

Fantabulous! Sweet find!

Great home away from home. Way better than a hotel. Lots of space, and super cozy!

Business Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Mar 2021

Thelma P.

Perfect Valentine

We stayed here for a Valentine getaway. They went beyond to help us have a romantic weekend. They went shopping for us and left flowers, chocolates and champagne in the room for us.
It was an amazing time.

8/10

Excellent

13 Feb 2021

Verified traveler

It was a charming house and the ability to use the kitchen was helpful. The toilet upstairs had a leak and ran all night.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 Feb 2021

Eddie

Much better than a Hotel!

Very neat old house, would recommend to anyone

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jan 2021

Jackie

On a scale of 1-10? 100!!

This inn is amazing! Pre-Covid, I traveled a lot and stayed in many places. I can honestly say this even tops the hotels that I stayed in Manhattan or Washington D.C.!! It is exquisite and restful.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jan 2021

Verified traveler

This is such a nice bed & breakfast. Extremely clean, lots of snacks, water & coffee available.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

04 Jan 2021

William

The Sassafras Inn, Mena Arkansas

I arrived late in the evening due to heavy rain and an automobile accident on the road. The manager gave me a code to open the door. I left early, but breakfast was fix your own from the refrigerator. The room was very nice with a connecting bath. I would have preferred the manager on site.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jan 2021

chris

Great place to stay. I will definitely book another stay.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Dec 2020

Wayne D.

Beautiful house

The house is truly beautiful. Everything was very clean and was functional. We will definitely stay there again the next time we are in that area. Thank you!

10/10

Exceptional

05 Dec 2020

Ralph

Old Victorian style was quaint, clean and comfortable.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

08 Nov 2020

Verified traveler

Would stay again!

Clean room, great location, appreciated the drinks and snacks.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Nov 2020

Penny

Nice stay for girls trip

Nice B&B. Veranda Room is a beautiful upstairs 2 bedroom with king, 2 twins and sofa. It has a a big bath. Plenty of room to spread out. We loved it!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

29 Oct 2020

Wes B.

Quiet, relaxing stay

This is a great period home with modern features in the kitchen and bath. It's beautifully furnished! Parking is easy. Drinkks and snacks were plentiful. Everything was clean. We enjoyed the peace and quiet as well as the close proximity to hiking and outdoor activities. You're minutes from the Quachita National Forest. As long you don't mind sharing common space if there are guests in the other bedrooms, it's a great value for a weekend getaway place.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Oct 2020

Samia

Perfect getaway

My husband and I have never stayed in a B&B and really didn’t know what to expect! The house is done beautifully and the Fennelwood Suite was perfect for us as we loved being able to sit outside on the back porch. Loved the room and the intimate feel of it! It was quiet and had everything we needed!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Oct 2020

Marina

friendly and attentive staff,

Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Oct 2020

Verified traveler

Beautiful old home with comfort and grace. Would definitely stay here again.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2020

Sam

It was a very interesting night. Will recommend to my friends.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Oct 2020

Evelyn

The B&B was very nice; our room was large and extremely comfortable. I couldn't tell from the listing, but our private bathroom was across the hall from our bedroom and right next door to the kitchen. The only glitch was getting the door code to enter the house. I had to ask several times.

Business Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Sep 2020

Verified traveler

Womderful break from ordinary stays

We stayed at Sassafras Inn while traveling around Arkansas. Our room and the common areas were the loveliest and well done of places we have stayed.

Breakfast was continental help yourself, which we did. No interaction with our hosts, but they gave well detailed information once in the Inn.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Sep 2020

Robbie

Great place to stay, very clean. I would recommend to anyone that like something other than a basic hotel room. Also plenty of snacks. Thanks

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

04 Sep 2020

Erica

Nice but not very private

I really liked this place. There a few things that would have made our room situation a little better though - we stayed in the veranda room. It would have been nice if there was a dividing or privacy curtain for that area. Going to and from bathroom was very exposed. Anyone at the dining table has a straight-shot view of the bathroom door. Also we were supposed to have private access to the veranda but other guests used it too. i would still come back though. Dog-friendly room without extra fees. Cute, cozy place. Close to the national park.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Aug 2020

Mark

awesome stay

Superb home, easy check in, large comfortable rooms.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

17 Aug 2020

Verified traveler

There were a few issues that made the place seem less cared for than others we have stayed in but overall the feel of the inn, was comfortable. There were adequate window coverings which seems not always attended to these days. The “breakfast” is pretty nominal a title but we were in a rush to leave anyway.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Aug 2020

Verified traveler

Well maintained and a very quiet, peaceful location. Pet friendly! the Fennelwood Suite has direct access to a private back yard.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

31 Jul 2020

Leon

Tried multiple times by phone and by email to get check in procedures. I advised the owner by email that I would be checking in late. I received no response by email and no response from direct phone contact. I arrived at 10:45 but had not received the keypad code and could not get in. I tried calling the direct number again and got the same recording. Left messages but no response. I contacted Expedia but they were also unable to reach the owner. Had to find another local place for the night. Left another message for the owner that I expect a refund.

Business Family

8/10

Excellent

27 Jul 2020

Pamela

Only stayed one night. Arrived at 5 PM and left at 7 Am the next morning. Very charming place. Breakfast choice not too good. Some packaged pastries were outdated.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

25 Jul 2020

Verified traveler

Very nice place to stay.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2020

Billie

Great \"on your own\" inn.

I was a really nice \"on your own\" type B&B Inn. We called to get the code to enter and the kitchen was stocked with everything you need to cook your own or get a snack or continental breakfast. It was comfy and roomy. I would definitely stay again.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2020

Sherry

Wonderful, lovely comfortable home. Love love!!
Fully stocked kitchen with continental breakfast. Quiet and peaceful. Will return here for sure!!

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

11 Jul 2020

MoofFour

The curtain hanging to divide our room from the community kitchen wasn't okay, a little weird to walk by a curtain to get to our private bathroom.
Lots of snacks and water available. Super clean. Also, all the noise being next to the kitchen when other guests come in late, so not much sleep.

Leisure Family