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Gap Mercantile Cottage

Caddo Gap apartment with kitchenette

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A cozy kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table with chairs, a refrigerator, and a chandelier.
A room with a wooden desk, two chairs, a sofa, a red patterned ottoman, a cowhide rug, and a vintage door.
A room with a piano, two chairs, a patterned rug, and a window with red curtains.
A small, narrow bathroom with wooden walls, a white shower curtain, a built-in shelf with towels, and a portable heater.
A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a wooden nightstand with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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

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About the neighborhood

Caddo Gap

On river.Within a 5-minute walk of this Caddo Gap apartment, you'll find Ouachita National Forest and Caddo River. Glenwood City Park is within 9 miles (15 km) and Grace Baptist Church is within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Caddo River - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Lake Greeson - 27 min drive - 21.8 miles
  • De Gray Lake - 39 min drive - 28.6 miles
  • Crater of Diamonds State Park - 48 min drive - 41.1 miles
  • Hot Springs National Park - 52 min drive - 47.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Zack's place - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Poor Horse - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Ron's Barbecue - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ron's BBQ - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Biscuit Barn - ‬10 min drive

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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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster
  • Toaster oven

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • On a river

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

Gap Mercantile Caddo Gap
Gap Mercantile Cottage Apartment
Gap Mercantile Cottage Caddo Gap
Gap Mercantile Cottage Apartment Caddo Gap

Frequently asked questions

How close is Gap Mercantile Cottage to the airport?

This apartment is 36.5 mi (48-min drive) away from the Hot Springs, AR (HOT-Memorial Field) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Gap Mercantile Cottage?

As of Aug 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gap Mercantile Cottage on Aug 12, 2026 start from $222, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Gap Mercantile Cottage have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this apartment.

Does Gap Mercantile Cottage offer free breakfast?

This apartment does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Gap Mercantile Cottage?

No, there is no casino at this apartment.

What time is check-in at Gap Mercantile Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Gap Mercantile Cottage?

Free parking is not available at this apartment.

Does Gap Mercantile Cottage have a pool?

This apartment does not have a pool.

Does Gap Mercantile Cottage have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this apartment.

How close is Gap Mercantile Cottage to downtown Caddo Gap?

This apartment is 0.1 mi away from Caddo Gap.

Gap Mercantile Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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
Verified review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified review

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 review

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 review

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
Verified review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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

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