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Eclectic Cozy Cottage walking distance to downtown

Cottage in Mentone with kitchen

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Terrace/patio
Living area
Private kitchen
Dining
Room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Mentone, AL
  • Place, Mentone Town Hall
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, DeSoto Falls
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Cloudmont Ski and Golf Resort
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Eclectic Cozy Cottage walking distance to downtown

Take a walk with us on a cultural journey as you step inside the Mentone Mountain Shanty, a refuge for the soul. Embrace the creative essence, hand-selected art, and tranquility for your mind that our weary spirits long for while making yourself at home in our well-curated cottage. Each and every space has been carefully thought out to bring you joy, comfort, and an elevated experience. From the upgraded bed mattresses and linens to the ultra soft plush towels provided, we have your coziness and comfort top of mind. This 3-bed, 2-bath home is located in the heart of Mentone. A sidewalk is just across the street for walking to the adorable Mentone village. If you love spending time in our gorgeous eclectic town, but don't want to spend time driving in the car to get there, this is the perfect place for you. Settle in to our 1,100 sq ft quaint and cozy cottage, complete with a newly renovated kitchen, new bathroom, and authentic eclectic décor. Explore Desoto Falls, Downtown, or the National Preserve then come back to recharge at our refuge for the soul.

There is one security camera viewing patio entry door for monitoring deliveries.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
$40 per night per dog. Approval required first.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO Smoking on premises
Our home is Pet Free

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Mentone

Located in Mentone, this cottage is in the mountains. Fort Payne Boom Town Historic District and Fort Payne Depot Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at DeSoto State Park and Otting Tract Wilderness Management Area. The Gourdie Shop and Dekalb County VFW Agricultural Fairgrounds are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including wildlife walks.
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Mentone, AL

What's nearby

  • Mentone Town Hall - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • The Gourdie Shop - 5 min drive - 5.9 km
  • DeSoto Falls - 8 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Cloudmont Ski and Golf Resort - 12 min drive - 8.6 km
  • DeSoto State Park - 16 min drive - 11.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Hatter Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Craigsmere - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Wildflower Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Seabolt’s Street Tacos - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Eclectic Cozy Cottage walking distance to downtown pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Eclectic Cozy Cottage walking distance to downtown?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Eclectic Cozy Cottage walking distance to downtown?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Eclectic Cozy Cottage walking distance to downtown located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Mentone Town Hall and Eagle Nest. The Gourdie Shop and Valley Head Town Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Crickett W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed here for the longest yard sale!! Great location!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great visit to Mentone. The Mountain Shanty was perfect for our stay. DeSoto Park was great. Most stores in Mentone were not open until Thursday but had no problem entertaining ourselves at the state park.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marsha C.

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

Charming cottage in great location

This 3BR house is quaint in a good way. It has plenty of personal touches with updated kitchen and baths. Location is convenient to everything we wanted to see and do.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey E.

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

Great girls trip

This was the perfect spot for a girls trip. Bedrooms were spacious and the decor was perfect. The kitchen was well stocked and perfect for our needs. Bathrooms were cleaned and stocked well too. Overall a great destination and we look forward to staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen S.

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

Campers Delight. If your child is camping at the campground this is a perfect location for others

We loved the experience. The place was well laid out very clean and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Casey L.

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

Great location

We had a pleasant, relaxing, long anniversary weekend! I would recommend this place for anyone that just wants a getaway but still be close enough to the necessities and fun, outdoor activities!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer B.

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

Great spot in town!

Beautiful home, even bigger in person, pics don’t do it justice. Wish there was a fire pit but otherwise great spot right in middle of town of Mentone. Host is very responsive & helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Enid T.

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

Great Cabin

Cute and clean!!! Will choose to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josie G.

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

Perfect weekend get-away

Loved our stay at the Mountain Shanty! Home was clean and kitchen had everything we needed. Mentone is a charming little mountain town and we look forward to returning in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelby A.

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

Camp

It was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom R.

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

The Shanty is great!

We loved the Mentone Mountain Shanty! The cottage is so very comfortable and cozy! It was perfect for the two of us. The bedrooms are spacious and comfortable! The kitchen and dining area are huge. And it’s convenient to the town of Mentone. We highly recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mom V., Pass Christian

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

Charming family adventure

Mentone is a lovely town with friendly people. We enjoyed a great breakfast at the Hatter cafe Our stay was five star family adventure and we look forward to returning soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

COREY&KAREN C.

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

Mountain Shanty

We enjoyed our stay very much. The house was clean, cozy and very comfortable. The location was great and within easy walking distance to the shops, and a short drive or nice walk to a spectacular overlook at Brown Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karla Y.

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

Lovely Place!

This home was just amazing! We were so happy with our choice. Would definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley A.

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

Cozy Cottage

My family and I stayed at this cottage for a family vacation. The house was clean and newly renovated. New decor and bedding. All beds were extremely comfortable. The host was easy to communicate with!The website does list the home as “no pets allowed” and the owner actually does allow pets. Also, the house is next to a busy road with lots of road noise but other than that… we really enjoyed our stay! Would recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alycia E.

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

Relaxing

We loved our stay at the Shanty! Thank you so much for everything! We thoroughly enjoyed everything!! Phillip and Alycia Eady
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

jane w.

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

Vintage mentone getaway

Cute cottage just seconds from downtown on same road. Cute and cozy but updated! Strong water pressure in shower!!! Comfy screened in porch to drink my coffee and read the Bible every morning. Washer and dryer leads to back porch where we saw deer and other wildlife. Comfortable stay and easy host to communicate with. Thank you for hosting! Jane
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Irene L., Oneonta, Alabama

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

Last Minute Getaway

After a Chattanooga vrbo rental cancelled on us, we had a week to book a new property. We chose Mentone, and we couldn't have been more pleased! This house gets high marks for the comfort of the mattresses and linens as well as the lighting -- we were crafting/scrapbooking, and good lighting is a must! We also did some digital scrapbooking, and the internet was speedy and reliable. (Verizon cell coverage was spotty!) We really enjoyed the artsy splashes in this house and the overall comfort. There was some road noise, but we were so snug and happy it didn't bother us. There's so much charm and nature in this area, we are already planning a return trip...and we've got no reason to shop for any other house! Yay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

The unit was clean and comfortable enough, but I found it lacking in the following areas:

1 There was no toaster. I bought one and left it for you. 2 The ceiling fan in the front most bedroom shook violently and made loud noises when it ran making it unusable. 3 The ceiling fan in the rearmost bedroom would not run at all. I also left some coffee filters for the next group that might want to have their breakfast in the unit. More care should be given to checking the proper operation of the equipment in this unit before renting it. in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley H.

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

A Soul Refuge Indeed!

This was my first time to Mentone. I was looking for a solo retreat to recharge. It was a last minute booking and the owner was so quick to reply, very thorough and reassured me it was a perfect place to land. Google Maps brought we right to the property with ease. The check in process was seamless - a simple code to let myself in. I walked in and it was like a breath of fresh air. Hanging on the wall was a sign that said Mentone Mountain Shanty - A soul's refuge. I knew I was in the right place! The house was decorated so cute and it was extremely clean with a light, airy feeling all around. I absolutely loved the kitchen and the natural light in this room. My biggest issue was trying to decide which of the beautiful rooms to sleep in! I loved the cottage's eclectic style. You could tell the owner's truly wanted you to feel at home. I loved the little hidden touches of love in each room - like the affirmation cards in the bathroom. The house is a 10 min walk from downtown. There is a sidewalk across the street that takes you right to the downtown - lots of shops. The Mentone Market was a great stopping point! I also took a 10 min drive to Desoto Falls - all of the which the owner helped me coordinate. I will definitely be back! Thank you Shanty for holding me in a time I really needed it the most. Much love!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cute house.We enjoyed it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Vickie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was clean. Host was very responsive. Wi-fi worked great. Could have used more information/instruction on how the TV’s worked. There were some things that we acknowledged to the owner that we felt could be improved upon.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Woody C.

Mentone

Seating was not very comfortable. Very close to a busy highway. Beds were very comfortable. House is pretty old.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved our stay at this unique and cozy cottage! Nestled just a short walk from the heart of downtown Mentone, the location was perfect for exploring local shops, restaurants, and the laid-back charm of the area without ever needing to get in the car.The cottage itself was a true gem—eclectic, welcoming, and filled with character. Thoughtfully decorated with a mix of vintage touches and artistic flair, it felt like a little hideaway full of personality. Every corner had something interesting to look at, and it was clear the hosts put care into making the space both comfortable and memorable.The outdoor space was another highlight—great for morning coffee, evening wine, or just soaking in the peaceful atmosphere. The property was clean, well-maintained, and had everything we needed for a relaxing getaway.If you're looking for a one-of-a-kind stay with easy access to all the best of Mentone, this cottage is a fantastic choice. We’re already talking about when we can come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica E.

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

Nice weekend trip

We had a wonderful weekend exploring Mentone and Ft Payne. Not a whole lot to do but the DeSoto state park and waterfalls were close by and a few little shops . Not much to eat in the area . Everything closed between lunch and dinner so only specific times to eat out but it was a nice scenic drive to just explore and take a nice ride around . The cottage was very easy to find .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

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