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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6
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Mentone, AL
- Place, DeSoto State Park4 min drive
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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.
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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No events allowed
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About the area
Mentone
Located in Mentone, this cottage is in the mountains. DeSoto State Park and Little River Canyon National Preserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Dekalb County VFW Agricultural Fairgrounds and The Gourdie Shop. 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.

Mentone, AL
What's nearby
- DeSoto State Park - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
- DeSoto Falls - 12 min drive - 6.5 km
- Little River Canyon National Preserve - 25 min drive - 27.8 km
- Cloudland Canyon State Park - 39 min drive - 60.5 km
- Weiss Lake - 40 min drive - 52.6 km
Restaurants
- Arby's - 18 min drive
- Wingstop - 18 min drive
- Southern Harvest - 17 min drive
- The Hatter Cafe - 17 min drive
- Jack's - 18 min drive
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8 February 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
10/10 Excellent
Leslie M.
6 December 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Leslie M.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Linda B.
30 November 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Linda B.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Shawn M.
27 October 2025
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Shawn M.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mary M N.
7 December 2025
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Mary M N.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Michelle C.
30 November 2025
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Michelle C.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lydia W.
15 June 2025
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Lydia W.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
robbin T.
1 October 2025
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robbin T.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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Mike D.
25 October 2025
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Mike D.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Susie H.
8 September 2025
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Susie H.
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Georgia A.
11 August 2025
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Georgia A.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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Kathy D.
31 October 2025
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Georgia A.
22 February 2024
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Georgia A.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Roger T.
9 November 2025
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Roger T.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Christian B.
25 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay in nice and clean cabin
Christian B.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Cheryl M.
22 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing home away from home
Cheryl M.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Paula K.
8 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the view. Will be back!!
Paula K.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Donna S.
22 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view!!!
Donna S.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
KATHY S.
26 June 2025
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Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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Linda B.
25 November 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay!
Linda B.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
gwen T.
2 January 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best place ever, will definitely book again ! Perfect everything !
gwen T.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Charles P.
10 November 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing
Charles P.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Angie M.
7 October 2024
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About the host
Hosted by Susan Collins
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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