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Handicap Accessible cottage at Desoto Falls Mentone, AL Central Time Zone

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CANYON FALLS COTTAGE 
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
Wheelchair berm/ramp & deck
The newest addition from 
Canyon Falls Partners, LLC
Wheelchair Entrance
 Cottage on the Estate

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Mentone, AL
  • Place, DeSoto Falls
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Cloudmont Ski and Golf Resort
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, DeSoto State Park
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

First Floor

1 Queen Bed

Second Floor

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

First Floor

Toilet · Shower only

Second Floor

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Handicap Accessible cottage at Desoto Falls Mentone, AL Central Time Zone

Canyon Falls Cottage is on a canyon estate with overlooks of Desoto Falls. The cottage is NOT on the rim of the basin below the falls, but the falls are visible from the second floor bedroom. The canyon estate is three miles from the Lookout Mountain village of Mentone Alabama.
At this rural estate you will be surrounded by 80 year old Mountain Laurel and Rhododendrons. The Desoto State Park above the falls on Little River is a very short three to four minute walk. The park trails are nearby. The Little River Canyon National Park Reserve and Visitor Center is a twenty minute drive.
This cottage is HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE with one handicap parking and one traditional parking space, a ramp to the screened porch, wheelchair accessible kitchen, and bathroom with handicap transfer shower, toilet and lavatory.
There are two bedrooms on separate floors with private baths. Amenities include a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, washer and dryer, cathedral ceiling great room with gas vented log stove, large screen TV, WiFi. There is no outdoor grill due to the bear population.
This rental has been created with a sense of flare and elegance for the discerning vacationer on this quiet and secluded estate above Alabama’s highest waterfall where Appalachia begins.
The adjacent rental is “Cliff House” (VRBO.com/1213591) standing on the canyon rim overlooking Desoto Falls, and the falls are visible from every room of this rental. The property can be rented simultaneously with Canyon Falls Cottage (VRBO.com/1335112) if available on the separate VRBO calendar for this property.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
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 0–17
Beds are not suitable for small children
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Events

No events allowed
Dinner parties up to 8 persons acceptable.
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Pets

No pets allowed
No exceptions
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
This property is smoke free
Gas log heater should be turned off when leaving anytime during the day and always when retiring at night.
Parking for two vehicles is restricted to the assigned spaces. If both spaces are occupied by the renters, guest parking is available on the street j
No firearms allowed on property. Susan Collins is a licensed RE Agent with Mentone Properties, LLC

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
Note from host: Dinner parties up to 8 persons acceptable.
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 and a deadlock

We should mention

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

About the area

Mentone

Located in Mentone, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Fort Payne Depot Museum and Dekalb Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's 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 Falls - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cloudmont Ski and Golf Resort - 8 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Mentone Town Hall - 9 min drive - 4.9 km
  • The Gourdie Shop - 11 min drive - 8.2 km
  • DeSoto State Park - 13 min drive - 9.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Hatter Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Craigsmere - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Wildflower Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Seabolt’s Street Tacos - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Handicap Accessible cottage at Desoto Falls Mentone, AL Central Time Zone pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Handicap Accessible cottage at Desoto Falls Mentone, AL Central Time Zone?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Handicap Accessible cottage at Desoto Falls Mentone, AL Central Time Zone?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Handicap Accessible cottage at Desoto Falls Mentone, AL Central Time Zone located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is steps from DeSoto Falls and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Cloudmont Ski and Golf Resort. Mentone Town Hall and Eagle Nest are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 192 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 192 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kim L.

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

Lovely Cottage

The cottage is cozy and had everything we needed. Balpha is a very kind and gracious host!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

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

Peaceful

Enjoyed our stay and loved the falls.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark A.

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

Relaxing weekend in the woods!

It was very clean and nice cabin inside and outside!! We enjoyed walking the trails and will definitely come back!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dena M.

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

Magical!

This cottage has a magical feel about it with the cool architecture and the surroundings. This is a return visit for us and as always, was spotless. Our hosts were great! The house had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samuel S.

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

Peaceful Retreat

The cottage was in a good location and the house itself was clean. The community is unique with many places to visit. I would rent this house again. The owner was available for questions and took pride in his property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachael J., Crystal Lake, IL

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

Perfect for our needs

This cabin was great - just the right size for two couples to spend a weekend in Mentone. The woods made it feel nice and secluded, and we were just a few minutes away from the trailhead to hike down to see DeSoto Falls. If we go back to Mentone, we'll definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynzee H.

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

Beautiful Mountain Escape

Our family loved staying at this beautiful and thoughtfully designed cottage near the falls. The cottage was exceptionally clean and the caretaker, Balpha, was so helpful when showing us the property. Five stars all around!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

TG N.

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

Wonderful lodging and host

The property is perfectly located, easy to access De Soto Fall, which has probably the most magnificent view of the park, arguably the only one. The house is clean and cozy with a beautifully designed interior. Consider to return in the future with friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy G., Auburn, AL

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

FPHS Class Reunion

Love the cottage Well-appointed Restful Comfortable beds Comfortable recliners Kitchen equipped with up-to-date appliances
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

e g.

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

Peaceful

Located on gravel road in quiet wooded area just behind another VRBO on rim that overlooks waterfall. Host is helpful and nearby. Stocked with everything you will need. Nice screened in front porch. Mentone is quick car ride. Lots of hiking within one hour. Try Hatter Restaurant.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela H., Central Florida, USA

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

What a Treasure!

We loved our time at the Cottage! Such a lovely location- within earshot of Desoto Falls; close to Desoto State Park & the Little River Canyon National Preserve; sunset from Brow Park in Mentone... Balpha made us feel very welcome. I appreciated the attention to every detail of the house: the lighting, luxurious showers; the ADA accessible kitchen. We would definitely visit again. Thank you for your hospitality!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Pam

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

Amazing Property

This home was amazing. Extremely clean with lots of amenities. Everything we needed was there. Beautifully decorated. The owner checked us in and showed us around. You can tell he takes pride in this home and he was a joy to meet! Great communication. Great location! We had an amazing time relaxing and enjoying the scenery around the area! We hope to be back. (When there is not a drought so we can enjoy the waterfall). Everything was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Rick B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

The listing misrepresents the location. This place does NOT does , NOT have a waterfall view.

The property and cottage are nice but the listing has photos of the waterfall view that is from the house next door. This suggests a waterall view is seen from property and there is NOT a waterfall view.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynnette W.

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

Relaxing Weekend Getaway

We knew that we would arrive at the cottage after dark and communicated that with the property manager who passed along that information to Balpha, the owner of the cottage. Balpha called us ahead of time to answer any questions that we had. I know that isn't a great big deal, but to me it was a big deal. Balpha was on vacation himself. I appreciate the time he took to make the calls to us and to arrange for the lights to be on when we arrived. The special touches taken to make our stay stress free and relaxing did not go unnoticed. The furnishings in the cottage are very comfortable, but my favorite reading spot was in a glider on the porch. I did not read the property description very well and thought the porch was facing the falls. We enjoyed the porch even though I was mistaken about its location. Will we stay at the cottage again? Most definitely.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location! The cottage is lovely, spacious, clean, well-stocked, peaceful and cozy. Loved all the details like the stained glass window, art, and flowers. Our favorite thing was the proximity to the waterfall. Great location for hiking and enjoying God’s beautiful creation.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
beautiful! totally serene surrouondings! perfect location!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great. Could not be any more done to make the visit any better. THANKS
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeannine W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin is nicer and more specious than the photos can convey. Very nice appliances and everything. Beautiful blinds and sheets and dishes and towels and comfy everything. Loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A charming cottage both inside and out. Very well maintained and decorated. It was well stocked with cooking implements. The owner was very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was very nice and peaceful. Owner was so easy to work with and had great communication skills. I would highly recommend this property if you’re looking for a vacation spot in Mentone.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage is simply amazing! Pictures do not do it justice. Our host was exceptional, caring and went out of his way to ensure our stay was pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shanna S.

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

Very Enjoyable

I was very happy to find a place that would accommodate my elderly disabled Dad. The beds were nice and low to the floor and the walk in shower was easy for him to access. There was plenty of space for him to walk around with his rollator. The kitchen was ample. The reclining chairs in the living area were nice. Everything was great. The only thing that I can say negative is that I didnt find the little couch to be very comfortable, but other than that we had an amazing stay. The host wven made sure we had a charcoal grill to grill on since the gas grill wasnt working, he made sure we knew oflocal eateries to try and how to work the T.V. remote.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

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

Family fun

We rented both properties to give us some extra room. We love the area and the house did not disappoint
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent S.

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

Stay in Mentone

Wonderful place and very cordial and welcoming hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

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

Lovers retreat

It made Valentine’s weekend memorable, and having a beautiful woman was just an addition that was over the top. Everything was perfect, I’m planning to go back, but this time rent both properties for the entire family to experience the beauty of the waterfalls. The history of the property is enriched with just what an individual falls in love with.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

About the host

Hosted by Susan Collins

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This property has been in our family since 1945 at which time the owner’s original cabin was built. The owners live in the original cabin. Our goal in developing rentals is to share what we have treasured for years.
There are now two additional rental units with parking on the estate.
“The Cliff House”on the canyon rim faces the basin and falls. “Canyon Falls Cottage” faces the woods with views of the falls and canyon from the property. There is a view of the falls from the upstairs bedroom in winter which is partially obscured in spring and summer.
The two cabins can be rented together or separately.
No matter the season, one is beckoned to return to this property due to the magic of a spiritual experience at this ancient geological treasure.

Why they chose this property

There is no other place like this on Lookout Mountain, and you will experience the premiere view in all of Appalachia. After experiencing the energy of your first journey here, you will be destined to return and certainly always welcome.

What makes this property unique

The photographs of views from this property are very popular in guides and venues in the area, but your view from this estate is yours all day long. No picture can capture the magnificence of this natural wonder. The beauty and roar of the falls will be embeddd in your memory forever.
You will not want to see your journey end; so we know you will be rejoicing when you return.

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