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Enjoy incredible sunsets!

Cottage in Mentone with kitchen and patio

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Mentone, AL
  • Place, DeSoto State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Cloudmont Ski and Golf Resort
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, DeSoto Falls
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Convertible bed(s)

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Enjoy incredible sunsets!

Whether you come to relax, browse through quaint shops, or explore the natural beauty of Mentone, Chestnut Oaks is the perfect getaway for you.
Our cottage, nestled on the west brow of Lookout Mountain between the historic town of Mentone and Desoto State Park, has a wrap-a-round porch with rockers to enjoy the breathtaking view.
Even though our cottage is equipped with satellite TV which means you won't miss your favorite ball game in the fall, most of you will leave it off to enjoy your restful surroundings. The large porch is the perfect place to enjoy the cool shade of the trees in the summer and colorful fall. The winter months reveal the beauty of the valley below and the ridges in the distance.
Family, friends, or just the two of you can enjoy the rustic pine paneled 'gathering room' where you can read books, play cards or board games, watch TV, or cook up something is the fully equipped kitchen. On a chilly day enjoy a fire in the gas log stove on the stone hearth. There is a small stone patio with a charcoal grill for your cookouts.
The two bedrooms each have a queen sized bed with linens and warm comforts. Each room has storage space in chest of drawers and good closet space. The sofa opens to sleep two if needed. The two bathrooms are equipped with towels and tissue.
The cottage is located 4.6 miles from downtown Mentone and 2 miles from Desoto State Park. Some of the many activities available for you include incredible water falls, hiking, horseback riding at the Dude Ranch and golf at Lil Mole Run. Go to Desoto State park or the Canyon Center for more information on events provided.
If you don't want to cook at the cottage, try some of the wonderful restaurants in Mentone, The Wildflower Cafe, Elevation, Mentone Market and our two new food trucks one at the Mentone Inn and one at Moon Lake Trading Company.
And don't miss the Saturday Farmers Market next to the Mentone Inn, open year round.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Manager, Susan Collins, is a licensed Real Estate Agent
Please do not feed the wild animals or leave food outside. Make sure bungee cord is secure on outside garbage can.

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 deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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 mountains. Fort Payne Depot Museum and Dekalb Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Fort Payne Boom Town Historic District and Fort Payne Main Street Historic District. Dekalb County VFW Agricultural Fairgrounds and The Gourdie Shop 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

  • DeSoto State Park - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Cloudmont Ski and Golf Resort - 10 min drive - 5.2 km
  • DeSoto Falls - 13 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Little River Canyon Center - 29 min drive - 26.4 km
  • Little River Canyon National Preserve - 30 min drive - 27.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Arby's - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Wingstop - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Southern Harvest - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Jack's - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Enjoy incredible sunsets! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Enjoy incredible sunsets!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enjoy incredible sunsets!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Enjoy incredible sunsets! located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from DeSoto State Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of Lost Falls Trailhead and Cloudmont Ski and Golf Resort. DeSoto Falls and Mentone Town Hall are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 242 out of 259 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 259 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 259 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 259 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 259 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

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

Beautiful view!!!

Enjoyed our time was very nice beds were great such a guit area!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike D.

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

Just what we needed

The house was comfortable and quiet. Pretty much everything we needed was supplied. As nice as the house was my favorite part was the porch. There is nothing more calming to me than to sit in a rocking chair and watch the sunset.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice M.

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

We loved Chestnut Oaks!

It was a precious place. It was spotless, the view was beautiful, and it was just like the picture. We will definitely visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo Ann S.

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

Wonderful weekend

The cottage was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rita C.

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

Christmas Week

My husband and I have stayed at this property numerous times. As I grew up in area, it’s such a familiar place for me. The cabin perfectly clean and plenty of items for our stay. We love staying here and our family come to visit just love it! Thank you for such a wonderful place for us to stay at my hometown area!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren C.

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

Family getaway

We enjoyed our stay at this cute little cabin. The manager was very helpful as well. Thank you for having us!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Hilary B.

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

Wonderful!

We had a wonderful time on our 3 day weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen L.

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

Fall Getaway

We picked this place for a short trip and ultimately had a great time. We got to see the fall foilage. It was also cozy with the gas heater and chilly night temps. We even went trick or treating at nearby Desoto State Park. Hope to come again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon L.

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

Absolutely Perfect Home

The view was so beautiful. The cabin was clean and so very nicely decorated. I could not have asked for a better location. I highly recommend this home to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bradley S.

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

Just wow!!

Cleanest and well maintained place I ever stayed at. The wiew of the mountains were awesome. So relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles M.

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

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Wonderful vacation time. Perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randall C.

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

Peaceful, beautiful, and very clean.

The property is very clean and very nice. Spectacular view from porch. Can even watch trains go by 1 mile away. This is a great experience. We all loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

LISA S.

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

Excellent cabin!!

I looked at all the excellent reviews people left before I booked this house and thought we’ll try it and see. It can’t be as good as all that. BUT IT WAS! The location is perfect. It was so clean. Everything you need was in the kitchen. The view was amazing! We will definitely stay again and have no problem recommending this cabin to our friends!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amelia L.

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

What a great getaway!

My niece and I stayed at this beautiful property for 3 nights, and we loved it! It was so clean, and all the furnishings are comfortable in this cozy cottage. Our favorite spot was on the deck of course. I cannot imagine what the view must be in the fall! The spot is quiet, and we both commented on how well we slept every night. The location is convenient to everything we wanted to see but honestly mostly we just relaxed. Loved it and cannot wait to go again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Georgia A., Mobile USA

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

Longest yard sale

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful. Would not change a thing!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Dennis S., Tuscaloosa, Alabama

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

Month long stay

I would have given 5 stars except the dishwasher was incorrectly installed making it hard to use and the television setup was poor ( Dish) with few channels and worse reception.
Stayed 35 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Amelia L.

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

What a great location!

This was our second stay at this cabin…as before, it is very clean, has a beautiful view, is conveniently located, and very comfy…the beds are comfortable & the kitchen has what you need…we are 2 women 60 so we love that it’s one floor and close to everything we wanted to visit…I do have 2 suggestions to improve the property…one is to provide a keurig coffee machine…I’m sure other guests would love it as well…the other is to update the television to provide something other than Dish reception…the first night, there were terrible storms & our area was under a tornado warning…we could not get a local channel at all so we were clueless as to what the weather was doing in our area…we eventually lost television reception & spent some time in the hall bathroom because we were unsure exactly what was headed our way…these suggestions are not a criticism—just ways that improvements could be made on a nearly perfect property…thank you for letting us share this beautiful spot…hopefully we’ll return in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerry H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As advertised! Peaceful, serine, tranquil stay with a beautiful view off of the brow. Close to downtown Mentone, DeSoto Falls and Little River Canyon. We've stayed in properties before and this one is top notch. We had some issues arise and the host was very understanding and willing to work with us. Ten star host. Reserve a weekend, you'll be glad you did. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

robbin T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin met all of our needs. Loved the porch and rocking chairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was great overlooking the valley and seeing some wildlife, very quiet neighborhood. Definitely would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love this house. The layout inside was nice but the deck/wrap around porch was our favorite part of this property. We will be back to Chestnut Oaks!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgia A.

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

Longest Yard Sale

Beautiful location. Third time to stay at Chestnut Oaks
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

KATHY S.

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

Mississippi

Enjoyed! Very relaxing! Recommend for a quiet getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lydia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay! Clean and comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

FELIKS K.

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

Mountain giveaway

Very clean and organized.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

About the host

Hosted by Susan Collins

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My husband and I love the Mentone area, and in the past we enjoyed staying in rented cabins and the state park. We live 2 hours away, and in 2005 we purchased a cabin of our own on the west brow. We enjoy the area so much, we purchased land and built another cottage for renters and 'spill over' room for our family gatherings. Our cottage is managed by Susan Collins with Mentone Properties, LLC

Why they chose this property

Several years ago my husband and I fell in love with Mentone and this area of Lookout Mountain. We love the West brow view with its beautiful sunsets and distant sounds of the trains traveling in the valley to Chattanooga. In 2006, we purchased land directly across from Comer Boy Scout Camp on Desoto Parkway (County Road 89) and built our Chestnut Oaks in the quaint Mentone style on the edge of the west brow.

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