Cabin

♥ Sleep in the woods, wake to the birds - Hot tub, King bed, PRIVACY!

Cabin in Mentone with kitchen and balcony

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Hitherside
Living area
Coffee on the deck
Bedroom and Loft stairs
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 477.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Mentone, AL
  • Place, Mentone Town Hall
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Cloudmont Ski and Golf Resort
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, DeSoto State Park
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

♥ Sleep in the woods, wake to the birds - Hot tub, King bed, PRIVACY!

YES! PEAK MIDWEEK DAYS AVAILABLE! Mountainwood Cottages. One mile from Mentone city center on 4 private, wooded and secluded acres. An oasis of woods, NO neighbors! We don't believe in EXTRA fees! Housekeeping and taxes are the only additional charges the owner charges. For a really different adventure, see our other listing in Mentone,- Property # 4189905 CLAUDIAS CABOOSE. Rent both the cottage and the caboose for larger famililies.
IF you want privacy, the smell of the woods, waking up to the birds (in a King master bedroom bed) and relaxing in the hot tub within your own forest, then we would love for you to be our guests! We are a classic cottage home NOT A tiny home on wheels, an apartment, a tent, or an RV! We are NOT ontop of a busy highway or on the pothole side of 89! Don't wake up looking at the backside of your neighboring rentals. Room to roam on 4.8 acres, yet only 1.1 mile from Downtown Mentone. Woodland views. Enjoy the deer, fox, Turkey, bear and other wildlife on the property. (recently found fox den :) Our little Irish cottage is great for a romantic retreat or bring the kids! Open the door of the little shake Cottage to find a brand new, but warm and welcoming 2 bedroom, 1 bath cottage. Walk, drive or cycle 1.1 miles to downtown Mentone! This is a PRIVATE accommodation.
Children are welcomed however, please be aware that toddlers, children younger than 7 and adults with balance issues may not be able to climb the vertical ships ladder to the loft. (this is the second bedroom, main bedroom on first floor) We do provide a Regalo toddler cot for your convenience.
Amenities include a full kitchen with all full size appliances, including stove, refrigerator, built-in microwave and dishwasher! There is an eat in breakfast bar for 3 and an additional eating area for 2 more individuals (children). Off the kitchen step outside to the back porch deck which extends the length of the cottage. You first walk out to a screened area with a table and chairs for 3 season outdoor dining. Relax with a cup of coffee in the morning or a glass of wine at night. Outside the screen room is the full size gas grill and Hot Tub for 4. Our fire pit beckons a romantic evening, a get together with the kids or a "smores" cookout.
The focal point of the cozy living room is a stone, wood burning fireplace. (Only open mid Oct to March 1). Enjoy your favorite television show or movie while watching the fire.
Through the white barn door is the main bedroom with a huge king size bed and luxury mattress.
The connecting bathroom, accessible either from the master suite or the living room, has a beautiful antique vanity with vessel sink, toilet and shower/tub combination.
Just outside the bedroom is a custom designed ships ladder that will take you to the loft bedroom. Almost as large as the master bedroom, 165 sq feet, the loft has two extra long, new twin size beds.
Enjoy the smell of woods, the sounds of the wind, the echo of the train as you nap on the hammock at the pond of our first cottage, "Hitherside". Harmony with nature awaits for you.
*****A note about "Internet": While internet is NOT available in our part of the woods, you can use your phone as a "hotspot" if you have an adequate signal. AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon (depending on the phone) seem to do the best here. No Sprint service! IF you have questions, please feel free to contact me through the "contact owner" button!
We DO NOT accept any animals due to severe allergies of owner. This property is also SMOKE FREE. MAX occupancy is 4 people. ALL children count as part of occupancy including babies. WE REQUIRE A SIGNED RENTAL AGREEMENT/GUEST REGISTER ALONG WITH A COPY OF YOUR ID WITHIN 24 HOURS OF BOOKING. For last minute bookings (check in within a week of booking) the rental contract needs to be returned the same day.
Thank you!
***PLEASE READ ENTIRE DESCRIPTION AND HOUSE RULES. MAX occupancy including children is 4.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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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
NO SMOKING or VAPING ANYWHERE on this property!

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Your check in and check out instructions will be emailed to you.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
The person booking must also be a guest on the premisis and complete a Rental contract/guest register within 24 hours of booking.
- NO rv's or Travel Trailers or boats. - This is private rental and an "ANIMAL FREE ZONE" . - No 3rd party bookings
PLEASE READ THE PROPERTY DESCRIPTION IN FULL! Last minute bookings require rental contract be filled out the same day as booking.

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
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

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Mentone

Located in Mentone, this cabin is in the city centre and in the mountains. DeSoto State Park and Otting Tract Wilderness Management Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include The Gourdie Shop and Dekalb County VFW Agricultural Fairgrounds. 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

  • Mentone Town Hall - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • The Gourdie Shop - 9 min drive - 8.0 km
  • DeSoto Falls - 11 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Cloudmont Ski and Golf Resort - 12 min drive - 8.3 km
  • DeSoto State Park - 20 min drive - 13.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Hatter Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Craigsmere - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Wildflower Cafe - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Seabolt’s Street Tacos - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is ♥ Sleep in the woods, wake to the birds - Hot tub, King bed, PRIVACY! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at ♥ Sleep in the woods, wake to the birds - Hot tub, King bed, PRIVACY! ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ♥ Sleep in the woods, wake to the birds - Hot tub, King bed, PRIVACY! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is ♥ Sleep in the woods, wake to the birds - Hot tub, King bed, PRIVACY! located?

Located in the heart of Mentone, this cabin is within 1 mile (2 km) of Eagle Nest and Mentone Town Hall. Valley Head Town Park and DeSoto Falls are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 203 out of 209 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 209 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 209 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 209 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 209 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl M.

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

Getaway with teenage boys

Wonderful cottage and beautiful property. We will definitely be back. Everything about our stay was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelli S.

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

Girls getaway

We had an amazing stay! They property was beautiful and just what we needed for a weekend away. Can't wait to go back and stay longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kym M.

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

Best get away

This cabin is truly a gem! It is off the beaten path and so cozy! It has everything you could need for a wonderful stay and Claudia is quick to respond to any questions. I highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnnie A.

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

Quaint, secluded, private

Great place for quiet, secluded stay away from busyness of life, yet close enough to enjoy dinner and needed entertainment
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cory H.

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

Always a perfect stay

My husband and I have stayed here a few times and love it! We can always expect it to be clean, quiet and secluded. It’s our go-to mountain retreat when we can get away.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlyn M.

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

Great Place!

This is the perfect place if you are looking to disconnect from the world and spend some quality time with your loved one!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chad T.

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

Weekend in the woods with my wife

This cottage is very comfortable, clean and affordable. My wife has always loved being in nature and it was the perfect weekend getaway for us. This is definitely a new favorite spot. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul J.

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

Snowed In

The cabin was great for a weekend get away. We enjoyed getting some snow while we were there. Cottage was as advertised and Claudia was a great host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy B.

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

Our Anniversary

We had a great time for our Anniversary. The host was awesome and the place was beautiful and private.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela T.

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

Great place and well stocked

Nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jana B.

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

Peaceful getaway

If you’re looking for peace and quiet, this is the place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori M.

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

Perfect getaway

This cottage was the sweetest! So thoughtfully done. Everything was just as described & it was in a great location. We enjoyed every minute of our stay and will definitely be back! 10/10!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

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

Perfect Get Away

We loved the cabin. It was so clean and had everything you could need. Any questions were answered quickly by the host. We would definitely want to come again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

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

Girl's Getaway

The cabin was very clean and comfortable. We spent most of our time out on the screened in porch. It was absolutely lovely!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

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

Great getaway!!

Very clean and well maintained. Owner thought of everything. Great location and within walking distance to Mentone.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Phillip W.

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

Getaway.

Lovely cabin with a cozy “real” fireplace. Caring owner, who was concerned enough about inclement weather,to check on us!We’ll definitely tell others!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

We loved it; very accommodating.

Lots of solitude, but still too many things to do! We look forward to exploring more and being repeat guests. Every little detail was addressed. Absolutely, loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Van B.

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

Wonderful anniversary weekend

The cottage was very warm and welcoming. It was very clean and very well stocked. The screened in porch made for a great relaxation place. Being located close to Brow Park made the final sunset of 2022 a site to behold. The host was great to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dave G.

The Perfect Weekend Getaway

The cottage was immaculate. The location is perfect to get away from it all. The town is small and the people are super friendly. The waterfall was one of our favorite places. The sounds and sights brought us back three times just to sit, relax, and enjoy conversation. The VRBO owner was very responsive and so helpful. Her suggestions both over the phone and through email/text were spot on. If you are looking to get away from it all for a while don't pass up on this gem.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Yates R., Lewisport Ky

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

A super clean and well thought out cabin!

In over 20 years of renting cabins, this one is easily the cleanest one we've been in. There was no dust ANYWHERE. This was also a very well thought out cabin; from the hot tub setup(from having a roof over it, to the runner leading to it, to not being over-chlorinated), to the on demand hot water heater, to the controls to the lights and the front lock and on and on, everything was well thought out so it was intuitive to use. It's also insulated to the point that the only sound you hear from outside at night is the occasional train. The cabins across the road offer a view, but I would rather go to this one again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was clean, quiet and convenient!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed this cozy, private cabin. It was very clean and in a great location close to town. We really enjoyed the hot tub and fire pit!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tommy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Owner is very nice and helpful the cabin was very clean and the property was very nice and clean
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property, very private. We'll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry E.

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

Getaway

Very clean and perfect for a weekend getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

About the host

Hosted by Claudia Mountainwood cottages&Caboose

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After having visited the Mentone area for many years, the owners, Claudia and Robert bought four acres acres on North Scenic Drive and built the first “MountainWood Cottage”. They broke ground in April of 2016 and the cottage was complete and ready to rent in February of 2017. The first cottage is called “Hitherside”. They wanted to create the ideal cottage by taking notes and learning from their past experiences with vacation rentals in the area. Topping the priority list was putting a king size bed in the bedroom with hotel style sheets and having a decent size bathroom with a shower/ tub combo and adequate space. Seclusion and privacy were also important without being too remote and far from Desoto state park, the falls, Little river canyon and the eating areas in Mentone. It was also essential to build our cottages in an area where WE HAVE CELL SERVICE! Another priority was to make the cottage as energy efficient and eco-friendly as possible.

Why they chose this property

Hitherside was custom built as if we were going to live in it. For your short stay, we want you to feel as if it is YOUR home. Be our guest and enjoy visiting all year round. We manage the property ourselves. This is not managed by an internet property management company, property manager or realtor! Our reviews are REAL and when you call us, you are calling our personal phone. We believe in treating our guests like family.

Each season has its own beauty. Winter is a quiet time but you can settle in at night with the fire burning and sleep in the giant king size bed under a warm down comforter. The wind blows cold but there is a quiet beauty in the surroundings. Spring and summer mean everything is green and comes to life again. It’s a great time to hike the woods and visit the parks. Autumn means stunning color and it is probably our favorite times of year in Mentone. We hope you enjoy Mentone as much as we have. As the Irish say: “Cead Mile Failte!”

What makes this property unique

Get away from noise of the world and listen to the wind in the trees, the rustling of the leaves, and the distant train. Wake up to nature not the cabin next door! Nap in the hammock at the pond and hear the pileated woodpeckers laugh and the frogs singing.
You will enjoy the feeling of seclusion while being only 1 mile from downtown Mentone. Guests can either drive drive, walk or cycle to the center of Mentone as well as many of the attractions such as Desoto State Park, and Little River Falls. Because of our location you are also only a short distance from Cloudland State Park in Georgia and the Hang-gliding park in Rising Fawn. Chattanooga is only a 45 minute drive with Ruby falls and other attractions.
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