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The Shire-riverside w/hot tub, fire pit, kayaks & fenced yard

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A stone building with a balcony, a covered outdoor seating area, and a stone staircase leading to a lower level.
A dining area with a wooden table, green chairs, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
A stone cottage with a wooden roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a stone pathway leading to a red chair.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, wooden floors, and a cozy seating area.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel sink, a stove, and a microwave.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Spa pool on site
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Mentone, AL
  • Place, Cloudmont Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, The Gourdie Shop
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Mentone Town Hall
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Mentone

Located in Mentone, this cottage is in the mountains and on the waterfront. DeSoto State Park and Little River Canyon National Preserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include The Gourdie Shop and Dekalb County VFW Agricultural Fairgrounds. Dekalb VFW Agricultural Fairgrounds and Little River Canyon Center are also worth visiting. Kayaking and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and mountain biking nearby.
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Mentone, AL

What's nearby

  • Cloudmont Park - 1 min drive - 0.7 km
  • The Gourdie Shop - 3 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Otting Tract Wilderness Management Area - 6 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Menlo Park - 6 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Mentone Town Hall - 8 min drive - 11.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hatter Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wildflower Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Lookout Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mentone Hardware Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Mountain Inn Restaurant - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Shire-riverside w/hot tub, fire pit, kayaks & fenced yard pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at The Shire-riverside w/hot tub, fire pit, kayaks & fenced yard?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Shire-riverside w/hot tub, fire pit, kayaks & fenced yard?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Shire-riverside w/hot tub, fire pit, kayaks & fenced yard?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Shire-riverside w/hot tub, fire pit, kayaks & fenced yard located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from The Gourdie Shop and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Cloudmont Park. Menlo Park and Mentone Town Hall are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 199 out of 219 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 219 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 219 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 219 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 219 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Delightful weekend away

The Shire is a great place to stay for a trip to Mentone! Less than 10 minutes to downtown Mentone, close to all the parks and hiking you could ever want. The house itself is very cute and nicely updated. Beautiful river views from the screened in porch and hot tub. Will be back to stay again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cool little place with plenty of outdoor space to sit and enjoy. I didn't cook anything but the kitchen was well-stocked if you would like to. It's a little but of a ride back to downtown Mentone but that's part of the charm. very close to Desoto Falls and the picnic area. Space was very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 September 2026
Thank you for staying at The Shire! We’re so glad you enjoyed the outdoor spaces, well-stocked kitchen, and especially the convenient location near DeSoto Falls and the picnic area. The Shire is tucked away in a peaceful setting while still being just 6 miles from downtown Mentone, so you get a little seclusion without being far from town. We’re also happy to hear you found everything very clean. We appreciate the review and hope you’ll visit again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful natural surroundings

We love the quiet and beautiful surroundings at the Shire. We enjoyed kayaking on the river and it was overall very peaceful. We took our dog for her first adventure away from home and she also gives it 5 stars!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Loved it!

Loved this cozy little peaceful cottage 😊 hope to stay again someday!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great cabin for a restful getaway.

Great cabin. Sleeps 4, fantastic hot tub! View of the river. Amenities in kitchen. An older property, but very quaint and comfortable. Very clean.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Amazing cozy place
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is adorable! Everything was just as it was listed. Thanks for a great getaway!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming, clean and exactly as advertised. We had a fantastic visit and would love to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great place and a wonderful host.

We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Such a wonderful experience!

Such a wonderful experience! The Shire was the perfect setting for a relaxing weekend in nature. We enjoyed kayaking, sitting by a fire, and soaking in the hot tub. The house is so charming, and the property is simply magical. Mentone was also very cute. We loved getting tea at The Mad Hater, and dinner at Elevation and The Wildflower Cafe was delicious (make a reservation). We hope to come back every season to see all Mentone has to offer.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Always a pleasure

This was our second time at this property. Once again, everything was great. The house was well cleaned, and management is very responsive. We even got a nice little snow day.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cozy and very clean. We enjoyed the hot tub and fire place!

We had a great stay at the Shire. The cabin was cozy and clean. We enjoyed the hot tub in the evenings. The backyard on the river is so peaceful. We would love to come back when it’s warm to kayak.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Stay!

Clean, quiet, and perfect! Great place to stay if you are looking for a quiet getaway!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

So peaceful and serene

Absolutely charming!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Short fall trip

Just wanted a quite trip to Mentone area and was happy as the house was nice and the area quite. Everything worked as it should and enjoyed the stay.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

The shire cottage was absolutely perfect!

The property was beautiful, and gave me the perfect getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Very relaxing!

Great place to get away for the weekend!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Peaceful Escape

We loved everything about our stay at The Shire. Everything was so peaceful. The greenery, the flowers, & the view of the river made coffee time so enjoyable. The entire property being fenced in gave us priceless peace of mind when it came to our dog, who absolutely loved hunting for lizards. Inside the home was tastefully decorated & had everything we needed. The hot tub was wonderful. The couch & bed were super comfy and the shower had great water pressure. Its very close to everything we wanted to do in town. It's really just perfect. We can't wait to come back in the summer to really take advantage of the river. It's safe to say we've found "our home" in Mentone.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderfull Stay

Our stay at The Shire was wonderful! The cabin is nice and cozy and the location is perfect. I love all the extra touches and how the cabin is so welcoming, even for our fur baby. In addition to the fenced yard, there was a cute bed and bowls waiting just for him. I can’t say enough great things, We will definitely be back!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Experience

Throughly enjoyed our time staying at this wonderful spot outside of Mentone.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway

The shire is absolutely incredible. This was our second stay and it could not have been better.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great weekend get-away

Really nice older cabin on the river, great fenced-in yard for our dog! This place is close to DeSoto State Park and Cloudland State Park -- great area for hiking.....
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 February 2021
So glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Mountain Getaway

The Shire is a phenomenal property. We created some precious memories during our stay. It's quiet, gorgeous, dog friendly, and comfortable. I hope we can visit again someday!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

July 4th stay

We absolutely loved our stay at The Shire! The fenced in yard was perfect for our dogs. We loved the direct water access and we kayaked for hours. The house had everything we needed. We will certainly come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Weekend Getaway

I stayed at this property for a birthday getaway. It was very clean and charming. My family loved the little river out back and we had a great time taking it easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 March 2021
So glad you enjoyed your stay at The Shire!
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