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Talking Leaves Cottage | Scenic Highway on the Brow | Fast Wi-Fi | Dog Friendly

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Two Adirondack chairs facing a sunset over a body of water, surrounded by trees and a wooden deck.
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A green house with a stone foundation, a porch with outdoor seating, and a view of the sunset over a body of water.
A spacious room with a large bed, a stone fireplace, a hanging chair, and a ceiling fan.
Large dining table for family meals :)

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Waterpark access
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Mentone, AL
  • Place, Mentone Town Hall
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Cloudmont Ski and Golf Resort
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, DeSoto State Park
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

"Fireside Lodge" Family Bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

"The Aristopup" Family Bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

"The Patriot" Family Bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Primary Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Second Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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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. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
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Mentone, AL

What's nearby

  • Mentone Town Hall - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • DeSoto Falls - 7 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Cloudmont Ski and Golf Resort - 8 min drive - 4.5 km
  • DeSoto State Park - 18 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Cloudland Canyon State Park - 36 min drive - 58.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hatter Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tigers Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Wildflower Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Craigsmere - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Talking Leaves Cottage | Scenic Highway on the Brow | Fast Wi-Fi | Dog Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Talking Leaves Cottage | Scenic Highway on the Brow | Fast Wi-Fi | Dog Friendly?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Talking Leaves Cottage | Scenic Highway on the Brow | Fast Wi-Fi | Dog Friendly?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Talking Leaves Cottage | Scenic Highway on the Brow | Fast Wi-Fi | Dog Friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Talking Leaves Cottage | Scenic Highway on the Brow | Fast Wi-Fi | Dog Friendly located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Mentone Town Hall, Eagle Nest and DeSoto Falls. Cloudmont Ski and Golf Resort is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent Location!

Having stayed at several properties in the Mentone area over the years, I have to say that our recent stay at Talking Leaves was my far the best. I was somewhat concerned about the age of the property before arriving but quickly came to the realization that the property was exactly what I was looking for and is well maintained with a view that can't be beat for the area. Looking forward to our next visit.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 September 2026
This makes our hearts happy, Timothy. Thank you so much for your 5-star review of Talking Leaves Cottage in Mentone! We are so glad you loved your stay here! The homeowners and our entire #loveservecare team appreciate your encouragement, and we look forward to hosting you again as a VIP return guest :)
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

It was a perfect home for our family trip.

The home was perfect for our family and the view was spectacular. We hope to visit again next year!
Response from VrboOwner on 17 June 2026
Thank you so much, Mary Lou, for your 5-star review of Talking Leaves Cottage! The homeowners and our entire #loveservecare team appreciate your encouragement, and we look forward to hosting you again as a VIP return guest :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Excellent house with a marvelous view. Will likely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from Talking Leaves Cottage | Scenic Highway on the Brow | Fast Wi-Fi | Dog Friendly on 8 June 2026
Thank you so much, David, for your 5-star review of Talking Leaves Cottage! We are so glad you enjoyed the home! The homeowners and our entire #loveservecare team appreciate your encouragement, and we look forward to hosting you again as a VIP return guest :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
this was family time for us and we had a great time enjoying the view from the porch. The cottage was clean and well stocked for our needs, ,We enjoyed each day we had. We had a good time hunting for bargains as we found many things on the path of The Longest Yard Sale route... Its one of my favorite places un the U.S. thanks again for sharing the cottage with us.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 September 2026
Thank you so much, Betty, for your 5-star review of Talking Leaves Cottage in Mentone! We are so glad you landed here for your yard sale adventures :) The homeowners and our entire #loveservecare team appreciate your encouragement, and we look forward to hosting you again as a VIP return guest :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was perfect for our family weekend getaway. We had plenty of room to spread out, the beds were comfortable, everything was very clean, and the setting was lovely. The owner was extremely hospitable and easy to communicate with through messages and texts. The property is convenient to DeSoto Falls and a few local eateries. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 August 2026
Thank you so much, Ashley, for your 5-star review of Talking Leaves Cottage! We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay! The homeowners and our entire #loveservecare team appreciate your encouragement, and we look forward to hosting you again as a VIP return guest :)
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful place!

Very nice and beautiful place to enjoy with family.
Response from VrboOwner on 10 March 2026
Thank you so much, Santos, for your 5-star review of Talking Leaves Cottage! We are so glad your family loved it! The homeowners and our entire #loveservecare team appreciate your encouragement, and we look forward to hosting you again as a VIP return guest :)
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent!

Excellent house with a marvelous view. Will likely stay here again!
Response from VrboOwner on 9 June 2026
Thank you so much, David, for your 5-star review of Talking Leaves Cottage! We are so glad you enjoyed the home! The homeowners and our entire #loveservecare team appreciate your encouragement, and we look forward to hosting you again as a VIP return guest :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous weekend girls trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 April 2026
Thank you so much for your 5-star review of Talking Leaves Cottage! We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay :) The homeowners and our entire #loveservecare team appreciate your encouragement, and we look forward to hosting you again as a VIP return guest :)
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

The property was perfect and exactly what we were looking for!

We had the best couple days! The property was perfect and exactly what we were looking for. Misti was very responsive and helpful. We look forward to coming back to the Mentone area and staying in this property or another one of Peaceful Retreats neighboring properties!
Response from VrboOwner on 3 June 2026
Thank you so much, Stephen, for your 5-star review of Talking Leaves Cottage in Mentone! We are so glad you loved your Peaceful Retreats experience and are happy to know you’re coming back! The homeowners and our entire #loveservecare team appreciate your encouragement, and we look forward to hosting you again as a VIP return guest :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hosts were amazing, helpful, and always available to answer our questions. The house was great and the view was awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 March 2026
Thank you so much for your 5-star review of Talking Leaves Cottage! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay, and we love the photos you shared! The homeowners and our entire #loveservecare team appreciate your encouragement, and we look forward to hosting you again as a VIP return guest :)
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful stay!

Thank you for a wonderful stay! The house was just perfect for our family and the views were beautiful! Thank you for great communication and we cannot wait to come back!
Response from VrboOwner on 16 September 2025
Thank you so much, Farrah, for your 5-star review of Talking Leaves Cottage in Mentone! We are so glad you had a wonderful stay! The homeowners and our entire #loveservecare team appreciate your encouragement, and we look forward to hosting you again as a VIP return guest :)
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Peaceful and the icing on the cake is the view!

We were looking for somewhere this past weekend to stay that allowed dogs because we were getting married and we had the opportunity to stay at this beautiful home with a stunning view that took our breath away! Absolute amazing host, very clean home, it’s peaceful and the icing on the cake is the view!
Response from VrboOwner on 22 April 2026
Thank you so much, Kelsi, for your 5-star review of Talking Leaves Cottage! Congratulations on your wedding!!! The homeowners and our entire #loveservecare team appreciate your encouragement, and we look forward to hosting you again as a VIP return guest for future anniversaries :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay. Very comfortable and spacious home. Kitchen had everything we needed and kids had fun making smores in the fire pit. Home had a beautiful view. Thank you for making our stay wonderful.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 January 2026
Thank you so much, Mercedes, for your 5-star review of Talking Leaves Cottage! We are thrilled that you enjoyed celebrating the new year here :) The homeowners and our entire #loveservecare team appreciate your encouragement, and we look forward to hosting you again as a VIP return guest :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was clean, well-equipped, and beautifully decorated for Christmas!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 January 2026
Thank you so much, Marty, for your 5-star review of Talking Leaves Cottage! The homeowners and our entire #loveservecare team appreciate your encouragement, and we look forward to hosting you again as a VIP return guest :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The stay was exactly what hoped for. The view was fantastic. The rooms were comfortable and very nicely decorated. I will come again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 October 2025
Thank you, Edward, so much for your 5-star review of Talking Leaves Cottage! It was our honor to host you, and we are so glad you enjoyed the peace of this place. The homeowners and our entire #loveservecare team appreciate your encouragement, and we look forward to hosting you again as a VIP return guest :)
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Return to Mentone and Valley Head

Great view of Valley Head. Enjoyed watching the sunset on the final day of our visit. Very quiet cottage and quite comfortable. We had a wonderful time.
Response from VrboOwner on 14 November 2025
Thank you so much, Bob, for your 5-star review of Talking Leaves Cottage in Mentone! The homeowners and our entire #loveservecare team appreciate your encouragement, and we look forward to hosting you again as a VIP return guest :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place with a beautiful view! Super clean and the property management company gave clear communication and quick responses. We were very happy with our stay and would definitely recommend to others looking for a quiet mountain getaway with a great view!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 August 2025
Thank you so much, Kimberly, for your 5-star review of Talking Leaves Cottage! We are so glad you enjoyed your peaceful retreat here! The homeowners and our entire #loveservecare team appreciate your encouragement, and we look forward to hosting you again as our VIP return guest :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is great. You have a wonderful view from the back deck and the inside is to die for We had a great time . We hope to go back to Talking Leaves Cottage again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 August 2025
Donna, thank you so much for your 5-star review of Talking Leaves Cottage on Scenic Highway in Mentone! The homeowners and our entire #loveservecare team appreciate your encouragement, and we look forward to hosting you again as our VIP return guest :)
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Everything you need!

We loved our stay at the Talking Leaves Cottage. The place has beautiful views, the house has everything you need, the host it’s very responsive. We were able to slow down, rest, and enjoy the area. Nice trails to a waterfall nearby. There are groceries and restaurants options in the area.
Response from VrboOwner on 12 December 2025
Thank you so much for your 5-star review of Talking Leaves Cottage, Lucas! We are thrilled you enjoyed your stay :) The homeowners and our entire #loveservecare team appreciate your encouragement, and we look forward to hosting you again as a VIP return guest :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful house with the best views and gorgeous sunsets. You have everything you need in the house. But I do recommend bringing binoculars The beds are very comfortable. It is also very close to Mentone for a quick trip to the market. Fort Payne is not far away. I also recommend eating at the Tiger Inn in Valley head. Home made french fries! Misty is a wonderful host and will go above and beyond to help youGreat place to stay. I highly recommend it
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 May 2026
Thank you so much, Karen, for your 5-star review of Talking Leaves Cottage! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and the views :) The homeowners and our entire #loveservecare team appreciate your encouragement, and we look forward to hosting you again as a VIP return guest :)
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Warm and inviting!

This is the most charming location in the hamlet of Mentone! The decor was warm and inviting. The deck was large and easy to watch the evening sunset. Beds were very comfortable!
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2025
Thank you so much, Donna, for your 5-star review of Talking Leaves Cottage! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! The homeowners and our entire #loveservecare team appreciate your encouragement, and we look forward to hosting you again as a VIP return guest :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

Very roomy, beautiful view, clean, quiet, peaceful. Perfect little getaway for a no school , start of the summer trip for our boys.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2025
Thank you so much, Erica, for your 5-star review of Talking Leaves Cottage! We are so glad that it was a great place for your family to gather! The homeowners and our entire #loveservecare team appreciate your encouragement, and we look forward to hosting you again as our VIP return guest :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is comfortable, beautifully decorated with a very well equipped kitchen. Our two dogs enjoyed the view from the spacious deck. It is a winner!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 November 2025
Thank you so much, Anne, for your 5-star review of Talking Leaves Cottage in Mentone! We are so glad you and your pups enjoyed this home :) The homeowners and our entire #loveservecare team appreciate your encouragement, and we look forward to hosting you again as a VIP return guest :)
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

What a peaceful step-away from the day-to-day grind!

Beautiful mountain views with such a cozy abode! Loved sipping my coffee overlooking the mountain each morning and hearing the leaves whisper around the fire pit in the late afternoons. Felt like our own private retreat!
Response from VrboOwner on 3 June 2025
Thank you so much, Emily, for your 5-star review of Talking Leaves Cottage in Mentone! We are thrilled you got to enjoy the whispering leaves and Mountain views! The homeowners and our entire #loveservecare team appreciate your encouragement, and we look forward to hosting you again as our VIP return guest :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Celebrated our 40th Anniversary weekend with family. The cottage property provided more than sufficient accommodations for the six of us, and included a stellar AM and PM view of the valley throughout the day from the large deck area. We will be back for a longer stay in 2026.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 November 2025
Thank you so much, Phil, for your 5-star review of Talking Leaves Cottage in Mentone! We are happy to welcome you to our VIP Return Guest community! The homeowners and our entire #loveservecare team appreciate your encouragement, and we look forward to hosting you again as a VIP return guest :)
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