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Welcome to Sunshine Cottage

Cottage in Mentone with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Mentone, AL
  • Place, Mentone Town Hall
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Eagle Nest
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Cloudmont Ski and Golf Resort
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Welcome to Sunshine Cottage

A bright, cheery welcome awaits you in this comfortably cozy cottage. Completely renovated from the studs out in 2018, Sunshine Cottage has 2 bedrooms with en suite full baths. The living room has a futon. The open plan living area leads to a large deck in back overlooking woods and a meadow graced by a wet weather stream. The large side yard is perfect for children to run and play and features an outdoor fire pit. A 2 minute walk down the quiet, dead end street brings you to the deck on the river with your own swimming hole (Average depth 4 1/2 to 5 feet, no diving!) complete with a natural cut to launch your kayak.

Sunshine Cottage is equipped with central heat/air, Wifi, Direct tv, washer/dryer, charcoal grill with your first bag of charcoal supplied, all new appliances (fridge has ice maker,) ceiling fans, wood burning fireplace with firewood supplied, 2 parking areas, LED lighting. A Britta pitcher in the fridge makes sure the coffee and tea supplied tastes just right.

Sunshine Cottage-Designed to be your Happy Place.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 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: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
An addition cleaning fee is required.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Susan Collins is a licensed Real Estate Agent with Mentone Properties, LLC
If there are any issues with the condition of the property when you arrive or during your stay please notify the manager immediately.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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
Property # 1374736vb

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Mentone

Located in Mentone, this cottage is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at DeSoto State Park and Otting Tract Wilderness Management Area, while Fort Payne Depot Museum and Dekalb Theatre are cultural highlights. The Gourdie Shop and Dekalb County VFW Agricultural Fairgrounds 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

  • Mentone Town Hall - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Eagle Nest - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Cloudmont Ski and Golf Resort - 11 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Cloudland Canyon State Park - 33 min drive - 55.8 km
  • Rock City - 53 min drive - 92.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hatter Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Craigsmere - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Wildflower Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Elevation. Bistro - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Welcome to Sunshine Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Welcome to Sunshine Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Welcome to Sunshine Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to Sunshine Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Welcome to Sunshine Cottage located?

Located in the heart of Mentone, this cottage is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Mentone Town Hall and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Eagle Nest. The Gourdie Shop and Valley Head Town Park 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 10 - Excellent. 246 out of 257 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 257 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 257 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 257 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 257 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janice G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It is a cute cottage with a big yard. Loved the back deck. Check-in was very easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was a very cute house . Easy check in . It was very peaceful . great place to relax and catch your breath . Will be staying again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cabin, nicely appointed. Very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Great vacation

Would like to visit again
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila A.

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

Sunshine Cottage

We had a great time exploring Mentone and sitting on the deck listening to the birds. So relaxing!
Beautiful backyard
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

joe m.

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

Our Stay in Mentone, Alabama

Sunshine Cottage was clean and welcoming as well as perfectly located for us for our stay. I not only would highly recommend it, if we come back next year to see my brother, that's where we want to stay again!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stan L.

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

Mentone family visit

Nice, clean and close to the family reunion.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen M.

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

Enjoyed

We loved our stay! It was the 2nd time we have stayed here and enjoyed it very much!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Drennan S.

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

Enjoyable Christmas

We loved our vaca at sunshine cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia A.

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

Long week-end

Property was perfect - exactly as described. Loved the back porch and the privacy. Will definitely go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tricia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was wonderful. The cabin was clean and impeccably decorated, with everything we needed. The furniture and bedding were comfortable. We reserved in March but didn’t come until October so there was one change. The living room daybed had been swapped out to a futon/couch, suitable for sleeping. (It was not an issue at all.) The kitchen was well stocked, with up-to-date appliances, and a pull-out spice cabinet. The yard was large and well kept, with a wooded area to one side. The neighborhood was safe and lovely.We’ve already talked about returning and we will stay here for sure.Communication was open and quick with the rental agent. A great stay for a great price!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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

Great Place!

Great location, home was very clean and host was responsive & helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susi F.

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

Perfect Getaway

We thoroughly enjoyed every relaxing moment of our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jason D.

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

Nice little get away

This was a very nice get away. Very quiet and comfortable. The only downside was the WIFI quit working and we didn’t have any TV or anything.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Anne G.

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

Wonderful stay

We had a wonderful time! The house is on a quiet street, an easy drive to lots of hiking and waterfalls! We’ll be back for sure. Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy J.

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

Wonderful time at Sunshine Cottage

Wonderful time at Sunshine Cottage
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rocky B.

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

Great area/clean accommodations

Nice area to visit. Relaxing and great rental and manager. Enjoyed the few days we were there with our Shih Tzu, who loved it too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

jeff j.

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

great place

cottage was very, nice and on a quiet street conveniently located
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte B.

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

Great trip

Very nice and convenient. Pleased with property and manager was cooperative and pleasant.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renithia C.

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

Cozy cabin

Loved this cozy cabin. Perfect for me and my daughter vacation. And I loved the fact that it was pet friendly, I was able to bring my fur babies with me on this vacation. It was very convenient for the downtown area so I was able to get everything I needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Reba W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

It was very cozy
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry N.

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

Great Stay

We enjoyed our time at the cottage. The cottage has everything you need for a stay. Just be prepared to live out of suitcase because of no dresser with drawers.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

great place to stay

Enjoyed our stay. House was clean, bedding very comfortable. Notebook about the house and area was very helpful. Would be glad to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jen H.

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

Waterfall getaway

Great location, quiet, relaxing. Lots to do in the surrounding area. VRBO was awesome!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

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