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Gap Mercantile Cottage

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Room
Interior
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchenette
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Explore the area

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Caddo Gap, AR
  • Place, Caddo River
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Crater of Diamonds State Park
    ‪49 min drive‬
  • Place, Hot Springs National Park
    ‪59 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hot Springs, AR (HOT-Memorial Field)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchenette
Dining area

About this property

Gap Mercantile Cottage


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.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2206128vb
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
On-site 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

About the area

Caddo Gap

Located in Caddo Gap, this apartment is in the mountains and on a river. Wegner Crystal Mines and Heritage House Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Glenwood Country Club and Mountain Harbor Marina. Nirvana Star Farms and Gee & Dee Crystal are also worth visiting.
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Caddo Gap, AR

What's nearby

  • Caddo River - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lake Ouachita - 33 min drive - 42.7 km
  • Crater of Diamonds State Park - 49 min drive - 65.4 km
  • Hot Springs National Park - 59 min drive - 76.1 km
  • Hot Springs Mall - 59 min drive - 79.7 km

Getting around

  • Hot Springs, AR (HOT-Memorial Field) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zack's place - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Caddo Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Biscuit Barn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Ron's BBQ - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Poor Horse - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gap Mercantile Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gap Mercantile Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gap Mercantile Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gap Mercantile Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gap Mercantile Cottage located?

Situated on a river, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Ouachita National Forest and Caddo River. Glenwood City Park and Grace Baptist Church are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

CINDY A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Gap Mercantile Cottage is just adorable and quite roomy! We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maureen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing quiet and peaceful!! Very clean and cozy! They have a sweet place and it’s easy to correspond with the owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Business owner

They were very responsive and communicating very clean. Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Robert A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jean g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katrina B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doyle D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Nov 2021
So glad you enjoyed your stay. Hope you can come see us again sometime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Mar 2024
So enjoyed getting to meet you both! Look forward so seeing y'all again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Houston G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

8/10 Good

William L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

About the host

Hosted by Lynna McWilliams

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. The cottage and store are featured on the Farm Hand's Companion You Tube.

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