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Mountain Farmhouse: 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths, Great Porches And Lake Views

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Life is good relaxing underneath the cafe lights on the porch.
Our cozy mountain farmhouse is awaiting your visit! Enjoy 3 porches and firepit
Inside the mountain farmhouse! Open space, rustic floors & whitewashed walls!
Prepare those meals both large and small to enjoy with family and friends!
Rest up before the boardwalk at Desoto State Park.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Mentone, AL
  • Cloudmont Ski and Golf Resort
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • DeSoto State Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • DeSoto Falls
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Downstairs Guest

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Upstairs Guest 1

2 Queen Beds

Upstairs Guest 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Mountain Farmhouse: 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths, Great Porches And Lake Views

Farmhouse style board and batting home with stone basement that includes a ramp and wide steps leading to the rear entrance porch. There are four bedrooms. Downstairs one bedroom features a king size bed with en suite bathroom and soaker tub. On the opposite end of the first floor is a bedroom with a queen bed and en suite bathroom with walk-in shower. The upstairs bedrooms have queen size beds. One of the rooms has 2 queen size beds. In addition, there is a
"Hide Out" with a full size bed through the the fourth bedroom. The upstairs full bath with a soaker tub is down the hallway. A 1/2 bath is convenient to the living area. A large front porch (10' by 20') overlooks a small lake with seasonal furniture for your convenience and a large gas grill. The large back porch with a swing and comfortable furniture leads into the house through mahogany french doors. You will enjoy the nice open areas upon entering that make up the dining and living spaces and a kitchen with granite, custom cabinets and stainless steel appliances. The living area offers a cozy sofa, recliners, additional seating, a flat screened tv and gas logs. The downstairs offers 3 ft. doors for accessibility . Our floors are locally milled stained pine planks that have not been sanded smooth which lends itself to our old farmhouse plan. The upstairs bedrooms are carpeted for sound efficiency and warmth for those using this area. There are separate heating and cooling systems for both floors.
A large fire-pit with lots of seating provides guests with great opportunities to gather.

Property manager

James D. Ballard
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
We have stairs. Please make sure children hold on
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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)
$35 per stay for one. Add $15 for additional dog.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please no smoking on premises inside nor out.
Please no dogs on carpet upstairs No dogs on any furniture Dogs must be crated if left alone in house and on leash if outdoors.
We have certain cleaning assignments for quilts and comforters. Please do not put them with soiled towels and sheets, leave on foot of beds.
Due to the length of time between cycles, please start the dishwasher before checking out.

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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Mentone

Located in Mentone, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. 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

  • Cloudmont Ski and Golf Resort - 7 min drive - 3.5 km
  • DeSoto State Park - 8 min drive - 4.1 km
  • DeSoto Falls - 10 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Mentone Town Hall - 12 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Little River Canyon National Preserve - 33 min drive - 29.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Mi Casita Mexican Restaurant - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪The Hatter Cafe - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Tigers Inn - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Wildflower Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Mentone Hardware Cafe - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mountain Farmhouse: 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths, Great Porches And Lake Views pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Mountain Farmhouse: 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths, Great Porches And Lake Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mountain Farmhouse: 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths, Great Porches And Lake Views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mountain Farmhouse: 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths, Great Porches And Lake Views located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of DeSoto State Park, Cloudmont Ski and Golf Resort and DeSoto Falls. Lost Falls Trailhead and Mentone Town Hall are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 286 out of 297 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 297 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 297 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 297 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 297 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shawn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is so cozy, comfortable and cute! The folk art is amazing and all over the house. Every time I looked around I saw something new. Seven adults were very comfortable. Mr. Ballard is an amazing host!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley C.

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

Peaceful and relaxing

Stayed in Huckleberry Haven for a Girls Trip. Had a great time. Huckleberry Haven was clean and cozy but large enough to accommodate our group of 5. We had a great time. There were no issues and communication with the host was easy and he responded quickly. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dwight L.

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

2nd Stay and just as great!

Wonderful house in a beautiful setting. Dozens of excellent works of art that were entertaining as well as intriguing. The home was well-appointed with everything needed to comfortably accommodate 8 adults. The host is incredible. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and plan to return next year for round 3. Dwight L.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

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

Generational Weekend Away

Multiple generations gather for time away together at least once a year. This place is one of our absolute favorites! The host is phenomenal and communicates everything you need to know. The place is perfect for spending time together as a family. We love it!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian A.

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

Fantastic.

The house was VERY nice! Very clean and everything we could have wanted was available.The host was the best. Could not have asked for any better communication. Left nothing to chance and checked with me via text message to ensure all was good after our arrival.Absolutely a 10 rating.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mart G.

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

Wonderful 8 Days!

The property is marvelous and the host is the best! The house was well-appointed with everything we needed. It was cozy, though large enough for our flow of guests. The decor is local art and you never quit noticing something new each day. We were centrally located near all the places we chose to drive. Having stayed at several VRBOs, none had met or exceeded this one!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet M.

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

Huckleberry Haven

After the death of our last parent/grandparent, we decided to take our first family Thanksgiving trip. From the moment we arrived, we knew it was the perfect place to start a new tradition. David's hospitality and kindness meant so much. He thought of everything to make our experience great!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana K.

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

Great Getaway

The house and rooms are larger than they appear in the photos. The area parks were very close for hiking, photo taking and the driveway added to our outdoor adventures !! The firepit, porches and quietness of the area added to our times to relax and just chill out. Thank you for allowing us to stay in your Mentone home.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina H.

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

Relaxation Getaway While Shopping at the Longest Yard Sale

It was a fantastic stay and experience for my family and me. We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Huckleberry Haven. We could not have asked for better hospitality and communication from our Host David.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan G.

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

June Trip

We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

sheron b.

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

Great ladies Retreat. Enjoyed

Peaceful
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

M David B., Lanett

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

Perfect Getaway Spot for Sibling Reunion

Very nice home with everything you need provided for your stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle L.

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

Fall Family Gathering

This house was absolutely amazing. It had everything to make are stay comfortable. A well stocked kitchen, s’mores kit for the fire pit, comfy beds, beautiful view from the porch and plenty of space. Our host was exceptional in sharing information and communicating.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra L.

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

Weekend friends’ getaway.

We couldn’t have had a better trip. This house is beautiful inside and out, fully stocked with everything we needed for our stay. Thank you for making our stay so comfortable, relaxing and memorable. Looking forward to our next trip to Huckleberry Haven.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen M., Jackson, AL

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

Very nice accommodations!!!

Couldn’t have been better!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlene F.

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

Huckleberry Haven

This place was awesome. Very clean and had everything we needed plus some extras. We highly recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alicia T.

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

Great Place

Highly recommend! Perfect place!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

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

Great stay at Huckleberry Haven

We had a great experience staying at Huckleberry Haven. David communicated regularly before, during, and after our arrival. He went out of his way to provide thoughtful amenities along with local suggestions. The property was clean, well supplied and well maintained. Would gladly stay there again, highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harvey N.

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

Family Visit

We enjoyed our stay at this cabin so much! It is the prettiest cabin we have ever rented, and it was super clean. We had nine family members and there was plenty of room. The cabin is filled with original art. The kitchen was well equipped, and the owner left s'more fixings, cookies, and a bag of fresh picked apples for us. We spent a lot of time on the front and back porches and the view of the lake was incredible! We would definitely recommend staying here and plan to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry S.

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

Guys Getaway

Very nice place...very comfortable with plenty of room. Would enjoy staying there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

George F.

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

Cabin

Had a great time. Place was neat, clean well maintained. Would recommrend it to all.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara G.

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

Beautiful and peaceful property

This was the best appointed home I've stayed in through a VRBO rental. Such a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere with a gorgeous home!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

michael c.

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

Great trip!!

It was a great property. The managers were very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shannon H.

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

Girlfriend getaway

Home in the mountains with plenty of room for your group to stay. Close to everything in Mentone and easy to get to Ft Payne, it has a beautiful view of the water.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn O., Birmingham, AL

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

Wonderful Retreat!

Huckleberry Haven was one of my favorite rentals I have ever stayed in - the cabin was so cozy and comfortable and had everything we could have possibly needed! Beds and sofa were great. It’s the perfect spot for a girls weekend, I highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

About the host

Hosted by James D. Ballard

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Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests