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Al's Nest a Quaint 1 Bedroom Cottage in Mentone

Cottage in Mentone with kitchen and fireplace

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, DeSoto Falls
  • Place, Cloudmont Ski and Golf Resort
  • Place, DeSoto State Park

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Al's Nest a Quaint 1 Bedroom Cottage in Mentone

Cabin has one bedroom (king size bed) and one bathroom, has a full eat in kitchen with everything you need to cook and serve with. The cabin has a full size washer and dryer on site. It also has a wood burning fireplace ( one bundle of wood provided), screened in porch with hot tub, and a covered parking area. All bed and bath linens are provided. The property joins the Desoto State Park Management area, so you can hike to Little River from property.
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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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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

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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

About the area

Mentone

Located in Mentone, this cottage is in the mountains. 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.
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Map
Mentone, AL

What's nearby

  • DeSoto Falls - 16 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Cloudmont Ski and Golf Resort - 17 min drive - 10.3 km
  • DeSoto State Park - 21 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Little River Canyon Center - 32 min drive - 28.1 km
  • Little River Canyon National Preserve - 33 min drive - 29.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Mi Casita Mexican Restaurant - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪The Hatter Cafe - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Craigsmere - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Wildflower Cafe - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Seabolt’s Street Tacos - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Al's Nest a Quaint 1 Bedroom Cottage in Mentone pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Al's Nest a Quaint 1 Bedroom Cottage in Mentone?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Al's Nest a Quaint 1 Bedroom Cottage in Mentone?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Al's Nest a Quaint 1 Bedroom Cottage in Mentone located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is 0.6 mi (1 km) from DeSoto State Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Lost Falls Trailhead and Cloudmont Ski and Golf Resort. Mentone Town Hall and Eagle Nest are also within 9 miles (15 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. 148 out of 152 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 152 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 152 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 152 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 152 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shannon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved staying here! The cabin was perfect for a weekend getaway without kids!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felecia R.

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

Mini vacation

Very clean, quite, and convenient to Desoto State Park.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tona W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was perfect! Theyveven left us some delicious muffins as a welcome gift. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

T H.

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

Private, VERY clean and cozy.

Perfect place to disconnect and enjoy the most beautiful part of Alabama.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cherane M.

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

Peaceful

We had such a relaxing time! We will certainly return!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lana A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our favorite stay in Mentone! We absolutely love this cabin. It’s just perfect for a couple! Comfortable bed, cozy practical kitchen and dining area and living space with a fireplace! Nice closets and storage. This always is nice so that your things aren’t in the way. It is in a great location far enough out to be perfectly peaceful and quiet, but close to activities around the area. We live the screened porch and hot tub. And aldi the outdoor seating space. Shower is small but worked fine for us. There is a nice big laundry room with full size washer and dryer. The dryer was a little ornery, but I think the owners are going to replace it. This is our second time to stay here. We will always look for availability for Al’s Nest when we come to the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen S.

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

Peaceful

Very quiet area and a beautiful cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori D., Decatur

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

Perfect Weekend Getaway

Cabin was perfect, nestled in the woods. Very clean, perfect for a couple. We loved the pound cake. Hot tub was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

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

Great Stay in the Woods

We enjoyed a mini vacation at Al’s Nest outside of Mentone, Alabama. The cabin is truly in the woods and just the right size for a couple. The fire pit is very nice, and the kitchen well equipped. If you book, be aware it is on a county road, but a dirt road. We thought surely our GPS was off, but it wasn’t.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

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

A little piece of heaven

The cottage was absolutely beautiful. Highly recommend for a getaway and you must try the The Hater.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer N.

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

Wonderful as always

The perfect property for us. The cottage is cozy with charming, thoughtful delights sprinkled throughout to complement the season. The property is private and serene, and the view of Little River from the end of Al’s Nest trail is breathtakingly beautiful. We ventured into Cloudland Canyon as well on this visit and lucked up with sunshine and just enough snow on the ground make for an especially magical hike. Happy adventuring!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miranda R.

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

15th anniversary weekend

Al's Nest was cute and romantic. My husband and i enjoyed our stay. I can't decide if the bed or hot tub was the best. It was so cozy. The owners even had pound cake for us. I would recommend this place to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley N.

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

Wonderful place

Very clean, loved the decor, relaxing. Hot tub was big and clean. Hike to the river was nice. Loved the cake left for us. Everything was wonderful. Double check your GPS, ours took us to a completely different location and we had to call owner. She was very easy to get in touch with and communicate.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abigail D.

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

Perfect getaway spot in the quiet woods

We loved our long weekend stay here. It was very quiet and peaceful. Everything was very clean, orderly, and comfortable. It was such a nice touch to leave us some delicious pound cake. The nearness to nature is awesome! There are lots of trails and sights nearby. The hot tub made the weekend extra relaxing. I got some incredible sleep here too, the bed was so nice. We will definitely be back! I would recommend to bring some DVDs since there is a dvd player, we will do that next time. Thank you for the lovely stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen B., Guntersville, Alabama

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

Absolutely perfect

Thank you so much for sharing your cozy little house with us! Everything was wonderful! You’ve thought of everything to make your guests feel comfortable and welcomed. The pound cake was the perfect surprise and with our after dinner arrival, it was great for an evening treat. Even though we chickened out on the hot tub (weather just a little too chilly), we did enjoy the fire pit and charcoal grill. We ventured out sightseeing a few times but I could have honestly stayed at the ‘nest’ the entire time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

SUMMER K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
After more than15 years of visiting Mentone this was the best place yet! We will be back very soon! Perfect secluded cottage. Beautifully decorated and cozy…with the perfect touches of fall. The freshly homemade muffins to welcome us was a perfect touch.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolute tranquility. Property is simple and takes you back to a forgotten but much better time
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Al's Nest! The host left us blueberry muffins and other goodies, the cabin was stocked with all the necessities needed and plenty of firewood. It was the perfect weekend getaway for two!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My wife and I recently enjoyed an absolutely remarkable stay at Al’s Nest, and we wanted to convey our sincere appreciation. From the moment we arrived, we were struck by the profound sense of tranquility that permeated the entire property – it truly offered the ideal escape, providing the perfect balance of serenity needed to fully relax and appreciate life's simple pleasures.We were particularly impressed by the attention to detail regarding cleanliness; the entire space felt wonderfully fresh and inviting. The amenities significantly enhanced our experience. We thoroughly enjoyed knowing that there was working fireplace. We could have spent hours by the outdoor fire pit gazing at the stars, but found immense relaxation soaking in the hot tub. It truly felt like a home away from home.The kitchen was equipped with everything need to prepare and enjoy delicious meals, making our dining experiences both convenient and delightful.Given such a fantastic experience, we are already discussing and planning our next visit to Al’s Nest. We highly recommend it.Sincerely,Adam
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect little getaway for our anniversary weekend. Very clean and cozy. The Fall decor was so cute. Loved being able to get in the hot tub at the end of the day or sit by the firepit. Our host also left us some delicious muffins and treats. The property isn't too far away from Fort Payne or the restaurants and shops in Mentone. We enjoyed getting to hike to Desoto Falls, and at the end of our trip we ate our lunch at Brow Park with a beautiful view from Lookout Mountain.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

kemmie w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property lived up to all positive reviews that I read about before booking it for our stay. It was very clean, cozy and smelled absolutely wonderful when we walked in the door. The directions were spot on to Google maps. It was quiet and comfortable. I plan on booking it again at a later date. And the homemade blueberry muffins were very delicious. Many thanks to our host for the great job they did on this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna L.

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

Awesome

This place was amazing. We needed a little getaway and this was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John T.

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

29th anniversary

This is our 3rd stay at Al's nest and once again it met all of our expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Crystal R.

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

Quiet and cozy!

Very nice trip!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael n.

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

Great cabin

Beautiful house and nature. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

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Hosted by Todd & Terri Carter

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