Nice location given the property's propinquity to the downtown, business district of Eureka Springs. For those inclined to spare the headache and cost of parking, Mimosa Cottage is but a few steps from direct access to Jacob's Ladder which cascades down the steep hillside to the base of the business district. It would be most helpful however if there were a large, colorful sign indicating the exact entrance point to the stairs and some lights along the rails to help navigate in the dark.
The historic cottage itself was somewhat disappointing for a number of reasons. It could use some sprucing up on the front porch and door, updating some of the furniture and lighting inside, repairing/replacing the non-functioning stove and enhancing the woeful landscaping of the property. The floors are uneven, which poses a possible safety hazard, and should at least be addressed with some sort of caution devices. Last, the bathtub and shower need to go. They should be replaced with an updated and safer version. The tub sits up high, into and out of which it is difficult to climb. There are also no handle bars to secure one's footing while showering and the wrap around shower curtain is a nuisance.
While no fault of the Mimosa Cottage, the road signs along the hillside and throughout the town are bewildering. Navigating the streets is like a trying to solve a maze. The Eureka Springs Tourist Society needs to offer better, more visible and more accurate street signage.