Gap Mercantile Cottage

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Parking available

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Explore the area

Caddo Gap, AR

Ouachita National Forest
1 min walk
Glenwood City Park
12 min drive
Ron's Barbecue
3 min drive
Hot Springs, AR (HOT-Memorial Field)
48 min drive

Room options

Similar properties

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

for 1 cabin

includes taxes & fees

14 Jan - 15 Jan

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Gap Mercantile is located in quaint Caddo Gap, AR. The overnight rental is part of the actual historical Gap Mercantile, an old general store that was built in 1932. The store is still in operation and is open to the public during the summer season Tuesday through Saturday from 10 to 4 and winter season Friday and Saturday 10 to 4. You will have the cottage area in the back of the store that was renovated to accommodate overnight guests that has its own private entrance. This rental is just a short walk from the Caddo River.

The 650 square foot Mercantile Cottage is located in the back of the historic Gap Mercantile building. It features two bedrooms and a bathroom with shower, as well as a roomy living area, along with a kitchenette where simple meals can be prepared using a microwave or toaster oven. There's also a small refrigerator and a dining area that seats six. The cottage and store are featured on the Farm Hand's Companion You Tube.

During your stay at this apartment building, you're just a quick walk from Ouachita National Forest. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchenette in the apartment.

Air-conditioned apartment with kitchenette, Smart TV, and DVD player
Free WiFi
Steps from Ouachita National Forest and 12 minutes by car from Glenwood City Park

Property manager

Lynna McWilliams

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

Free WiFi

Parking and transport

On-site parking

Kitchenette

Fridge
Microwave
Toaster oven
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

1 bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Soap
Toilet paper
Hairdryer

Entertainment

Smart TV
DVD player
Video library

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

On the river
In the mountains

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Gap Mercantile Caddo Gap

Gap Mercantile Cottage Apartment

Gap Mercantile Cottage Caddo Gap

Gap Mercantile Cottage Apartment Caddo Gap

Gap Mercantile Cottage Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Mike W.

19 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Business owner

They were very responsive and communicating very clean. Great place to stay.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

jean g.

3 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect quiet getaway

Great place to stay. River is only a short walk from mercantile. Loved looking through the mecantile and experiencing the history of the Caddo Gap area. We will definitely be back!

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

10 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Caddo Gap Mercantile

Mr. & Mrs. McWilliams were wonderful hosts. Their communication was above and beyond. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit with them and felt they they were old friends. The location was quaint and quiet. It was a peaceful stay in this beautiful park of Arkansas. Hope to return some day.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert A.

17 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

We enjoyed the Gap Mercantile Cottage

We have stayed here several times and enjoy it every time we go. We will certainly return. The Hosts are fantastic.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert A.

8 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

We Love the Mercantile

We love staying at the Mercantile B&B. The hosts are fantastic and we love the space. Definitely will be returning.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

William S.

17 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Gap Mercantile was amazing!

Our stay at Gap Mercantile was amazing. The unique experience of staying in what was once part of a general store was like going back in time, but of course it had all the modern amenities. The owners were absolutely wonderful. They were helpful throughout the stay, and we ended up spending a couple of hours talking to them and hanging out in the store because they were just great people. We will definitely stay here again next time we are in the area!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol A.

13 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

A walk back in time

We loved it. There was an air of nostalgia of times gone by. We got to meet the owners and shop their country store. We will do this again.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam V.

17 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick boys trip with my sons

My two boys (12 and 10) and I loved the cottage. They enjoyed exploring all of the decor and books and played some music on the piano as well which gave a nice atmosphere! It is a quiet place after the sun goes down and we enjoyed a family movie. The next morning the boys had fun playing checkers on the front porch of the store while we had breakfast and waited to take a farm tour. Perhaps the best part of the cottage are Lynna and Gary - you couldn’t ask for friendlier people to welcome you and talk to during your stay! Highly recommend a stay at the cottage and visit to the store if you are in the area.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doyle D.

27 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Wow cool blown way

It is a great place to stay. We would recommend it to anyone. It was very cozy and cool to look at the old antiques they had in it.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason T.

20 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortably Rustic

We had a comfortable and very quiet evening at the cottage. Loved the antiques and simplicity of everything.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

7 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect, as always!

My 3rd time in a year to stay at this precious cottage! Decorated perfectly! Everything you need! Will be back again!

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert A.

5 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome Visit

We enjoyed our visit to the Caddo-Gap Cottage as usual. We will certainly return when we are in the area.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katrina B.

6 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved the Mercantile!

Great location for hiking, kayaking! Gary was super nice and very knowledgeable, a great resource! Check-in and out was a breeze. Definitely would stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Houston G.

10 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Our st

We enjoyed our stay at Caddo Gap Mercantile. We were unable to meet Ms. Lynna but met Mr. Gary and enjoyed talking with him. The location was perfect for us!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

William L.

14 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent .... but hot ....

Property was clean and comfortable and fit our purpose of being close (only 30 minutes away) to Camp Ozark early in the morning to pick up our grand son on check out day. Would be a nice place for a few very quite days in the mountains. The only problem we had was the heat ..... with an outside temperature of 100 plus the 3 small window A/C units in the cottage while they worked very hard were not able to keep the rooms comfortable. Especially the bathroom which was located where non of the cool air could get in........ A fan would have made a big difference...... Adding a couple more units and having some fans would have helped. On a more moderate day with lower outside temps it probably would have been more comfortable ........ The Mercantile Store up front was a real hoot !!!!! We found several thing we couldn't do without ......

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa N., Lawrenceburg, TN

7 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfectly imperfect.

The vintage touches make this property a unique find. The village is perfect for a morning stroll. The mercantile feels like stepping back in time. The owners are wonderful and local.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

7 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved the cottage

Lynna, the owner, was very nice. The cottage was very comfortable. Very clean. The history of the store was very interesting. It was a very positive experience. Highly recommend staying here!!

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021