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1800's Original Cozy Romantic Cabin For 2 Or The Family

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Exterior detail
Desoto Falls
Away From it All
Property grounds
Desoto Falls

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Mentone, AL
  • DeSoto State Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Cloudmont Ski and Golf Resort
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Little River Canyon National Preserve
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Rome, GA (RMG-Richard B. Russell Regional)
    ‪62 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

1800's Original Cozy Romantic Cabin For 2 Or The Family

This Beautiful Cabin was taken timber by timber from its original location in Etowah County, Alabama. The cabin is pre-civil war in construction, it was reconstructed using the old mortar technique and then added on to in its current location. The Cabin sits on a private road behind a gate. Secluded is an understatement. Fenced yard for your doggies!. It is situated on a bluff overlooking the Crystal Clear East Fork of the Little River, just below a waterfall which can be heard as soon as you open the door to the car during the wetter seasons. We have an inviting front porch with a cozy antique swing where many a book has been read in the fragrant mountain air. The Cabin itself retains all of its antique charm as you enter the Great room with its enormous original stone double sided wood-burning fireplace serving the great-room and the Master bedroom both located on the lower floor. The Upstairs is separated by a staircase that leads to a private spacious upper loft that contains two Twin beds and a Queen Bed. There is a fully functional kitchen with stainless appliances/dishwasher/stove/oven/refrigerator/freezer. One Bathroom Downstairs, with High Efficency Maytag Washer and Dryer. Flat Screen TV with Apple TV/DVD/Inside/outside Stereo/Xbox/Wireless Internet/Dish Network/Central Heat and Air. Master Bedroom overlooks a large elevated back porch and the river can be heard from an open window. There is a large stone hearth wood burning fireplace in the bedroom. The Bedroom opens onto a cozy screened in porch with a 6 person water therapy spa/hot-tub. There is a charcoal grill on the back porch. There are steps to the fire-pit and picnic area overlooking the river, and steps to the river itself where depending on the water level you can swim/float/fish/lounge or sit in the crystal clear mountain water. The house is about 10 minutes from Downtown Mentone for antique shopping/cultural activity/or fantastic food and music at the Wildflower Cafe or other restaurants. The canyon is also about 10 minutes away, and 5 Minutes from Alpine Boys Camp, Desoto State Park, Desoto Waterfall, and Lake. There are wildflowers galore and wild blueberries and blackberries and plums along the road depending on the season. Wildlife abounds everywhere. The Tin Roof provides a great sound to sleep to when it rains.
PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER IN THE TEXT OF YOUR REQUEST SO I CAN GET BACK TO YOU AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!

We Love Mentone and have multiple cabins here! See our other listings and comments and ratings so that you feel comfortable renting our newest additions! VRBO numbers-
666662, 480579, 1217444, 978404, 778417, 979224

Property manager

Rob Shaffer
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses geothermal energy, plus a grey water recycling system
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Mentone

Located in Mentone, this cabin is on the waterfront. DeSoto State Park and Cloudmont Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include The Gourdie Shop and Dekalb County VFW Agricultural Fairgrounds. Dekalb VFW Agricultural Fairgrounds and Alabama Fan Club and Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Mentone, AL

What's nearby

  • DeSoto State Park - 8 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Cloudmont Park - 19 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Cloudmont Ski and Golf Resort - 20 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Little River Canyon Center - 29 min drive - 23.9 km
  • Little River Canyon National Preserve - 31 min drive - 25.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hatter Cafe - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Tigers Inn - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Wildflower Cafe - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Mentone Hardware Cafe - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪The Mountain Inn Restaurant - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 1800's Original Cozy Romantic Cabin For 2 Or The Family pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 1800's Original Cozy Romantic Cabin For 2 Or The Family?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1800's Original Cozy Romantic Cabin For 2 Or The Family?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is 1800's Original Cozy Romantic Cabin For 2 Or The Family located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from DeSoto State Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Cloudmont Park and Lost Falls Trailhead. Cloudmont Ski and Golf Resort and Mentone Town Hall are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 314 out of 342 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 342 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 342 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 342 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 342 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marianne R.

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

Weekend getaway

Wonderful, quiet, relaxing cabin. It’s away from everything and such a nice place to relax
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cj S.

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

Amazing

We loved the cabin and property will definitely rent again
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John C.

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

A fabulous place to stay!

Perfect. Blissful.Already planning our next visit
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kris T.

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

Away from it all

Like the name of the cabin, it's truly a getaway. The area is beautiful! Cozy cabin with everything you need. Great communication with owner.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

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

Awesome!!!!

Excellent place to stay. Definitely "away from it all". It was everything that was advertised. We especially loved the decor.... It was exactly like we would have decorated it. The only ugly thing in the house was the Auburn Tiger picture,..... Roll Tide !!!!!! Loved it, and if they want to sell it,.... We're interested!!!! Thank you for sharing it.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Lucia G.

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

Cozy cabin

Cabin is secluded, on a fork of Little River, very comfortable and perfect for our family of four. It was built in 1800s but has been thoroughly modernized and has everything you might want. Really enjoyed it and would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rae P.

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

Best Getaway

My husband and I stayed here over New Years, and we loved it so much we just HAD to come back! We call it "our cabin," and we plan to visit at least once a year...if not more. This cabin has all we need for the perfect getaway. It's far removed from everything, so we usually buy enough groceries for our stay and cook most nights. Though we do like to wander into Fort Payne for some delicious authentic Mexican food. The hot tub is amazing! The bed is beyond comfortable. We like to just hang out, walk down to the river on the property, walk our dog on the long road that leads in, and go hiking in Desoto! If you like peace and quiet and lots of privacy, this is the place for you!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandrea V.

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

Perfect getaway spot

Had the best weekend very cozy relaxing place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon D.

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

Beautiful historic cabin in a beautiful setting

The cabin is beautiful and clean, the location is picture-perfect, and the owner and staff are very nice, accommodating, and communicative. The owner offered us an early check in and late check out due to a snow storm. The river is right behind the cabin and the hot tub, fire pit, and bqck porch overlook it. I highly recommend this beautiful property
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan H.

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

Anniversary Trip

We had a great time and Robert was very accommodating to our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolina A.

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

friends trip

it was great place to stay in to relax
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rae P.

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

Dream Cabin!!

My husband and I brought in the New Year here, and we had the best time. This place is absolutely perfect! It's comfortable, clean, private, rustic feeling yet with all the modern amenities. The master bed is unvelievably comfortable. And the hot tub overlooking the river is divine! Not one single complaint! We will be staying here at least once a year from now on.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald S.

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

Cozy cabin for new years weekend getaway

My wife and I had a great time during our stay with our two dogs. The cabin was clean, cozy and well equipped. The hot tub was awesome and the best we have tried so far. I felt relaxed like I would have gotten an actual massage. The fenced in backyard was a big plus for the dogs and overall the cabin offer several areas to hang out and enjoy some quiet time in the nature. We definitely consider to come back for another weekend trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee C.

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

Great getaway!

A wonderful cabin in the woods. We’ll be back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle H.

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

Amazing!

We had the best time getting away from it all. the fall leaves were spectacular and it was peaceful and quiet. Everything about this place was just what we wanted
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie F.

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

Birthday Surprise

Absolutely the get away we needed! The kids absolutely loved the river behind the cabin. The cabin was nice a cozy and had everything we needed. We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi W.

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

Weekend getaway

Just what we needed to document from the world. Quiet and peaceful. Beautiful property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette W.

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

Wonderful Long Weekend

We didn’t want to leave! Very relaxing. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole O.

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

Most peaceful place!

I came to stay here with my fiancé after finishing a grueling semester of school and work. It was amazing to get away and unplug for a few days. The property is beautiful, and so quiet. Rob is a great host and answered our questions when we had some trouble with the WiFi connectivity. The instructions to find the place are perfect, and the signage is great. My fiancé and I definitely plan on staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon F.

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

Rest and Relaxation

We loved our weekend stay and truly needed to “Get Away From It All.” Everything about the cabin was perfect. It had everything we needed to cook all of our meals with the exception of our outing to Wildflower Cafe and Desoto Park. We loved walking down to the river behind property and sitting on rocks, listening to the water. We spent nights at fire pit and playing cards, watching movies inside in front of fireplace. The hot tub was the family favorite and enjoyed all day at various times! The hosts were accommodating and we were thankful for our early check in and also lucked up and got a later check out. We will definitely be back! We try to make a yearly trip to Mentone!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike J.

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

Amazing

This cabin has the right name. Away from it all!!! What a. Amazing stay!!! It was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

melody H.

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

Magical Cabin

This is a magical cabin! Something new at every turn! Power went out a few hours first night due to a storm. Could hear the river, but see nothing! I had brought a flashlight expecting the weather although there are lanterns provided. I noticed after the power came back which was more quickly than I thought considering the location! Good job! Our Pete settled in quickly and enjoyed being off leash in the yard. Upstairs was fantastic though we didn't need it! It is small but a close group able to enjoy the outdoors and location would be happy! Host was super accommodating, and I do appreciate it! Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick J.

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

Very private

Great property, if you are looking for a quiet place, this is it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christie C.

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

Weekend getaway from it all

Very peaceful and cozy cabin!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brent m.

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

Weekend getaway

Amazing hot tub and river area. Cabin is as described.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Rob Shaffer

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We love the outdoors, and this place we have made our weekend getaway and solace. It exudes peacefulness and was designed to be cozy yet modern in every way, so we could truly relax and be surrounded by nature.

Why they chose this property

It is Away From it All!

What makes this property unique

If you wanted a romantic getaway, you could not find a better place.
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English

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