Two Cabins on 92 acres beside DeSoto State Park | Fast Wi-Fi | Dog Friendly
Fort Payne, AL | Two Cabins at Woodland Retreat at DeSoto | Includes Coyote Cabin and The Otter Box Cabin | 92 Acres | Borders DeSoto State Park | Optional No-Stairs Entrances | Fast Wi-Fi | Gas Log Fireplaces | Double Hammocks | BBQ Grills | Fire Pits | Dog Friendly | Hosts up to 12 Guests
This listing includes two cabins, Coyote Cabin and The Otter Box Cabin. Both cabins are situated on the 92-acre retreat property known as Woodland Retreat at DeSoto. As its name implies, this retreat property offer guests a peaceful retreat and cool mountain getaway, deep in the woods and high atop Lookout Mountain in Alabama. Each cabin (also listed and available to book individually) sleeps 6, so this listing provides a combined retreat property that can sleep up to 12. Explore waterfalls, parks, shops, and restaurants. Relax by the rock fire pits or on the front porches with a cup of coffee, and enjoy views through a canopy of trees. Wildlife is spotted frequently on the property, and beautiful hiking trails are walking distance as the backyard of the cabin is part of DeSoto State Park. Renew, refresh, and be restored!
**THE RETREAT PROPERTY**
Not long after you turn onto the private road that winds through the retreat property, you will see Coyote Cabin on your left (also listed individually) with a private parking area (2 cars max). Soon after, you will see The Otter Box Cabin, also on the left, with another private parking area (2 cars max). Both cabins have optional no-stairs entrances, and The Otter Box Cabin has 32” interior doors, and wide floor space in the bedrooms and in the living room.
Your family will appreciate the beautiful treehouse views from the covered porch area of each cabin. The porches make a great place to enjoy a cup of coffee or hot tea in the morning and take in the views :) Stepping inside these cabins, you will know your peaceful retreat has begun as you are surrounded by windows that reveal refreshing views through a canopy of trees. Be sure to look up and notice the beautiful wood ceiling that was built by the homeowners and upcycled from hurricane-weathered wood planks on Alabama's own coast in Baldwin County.
Moving into the main living area of each cabin, you will appreciate the sight of a large comfortable sofa and loveseat. There is plenty of room for your family to enjoy this space and in The Otter Box Cabin, there is additional floorspace consideration for our guests who require a wheelchair. The sofa folds out to a queen bed when needed. There is a gas log fireplace in each cabin for your enjoyment, and for movie nights in, there is a 55" smart television in the living room of each cabin with fast Wi-Fi for streaming your own favorite channel subscriptions. A DVD player is also available if you'd like to bring your favorite DVDs.
Directly next to the living room area in each cabin is the dining area and kitchen. There is a smaller dining table to allow for wider floor space consideration, and there are 4 chairs, with additional chairs on the front porch. In each kitchen, there is a refrigerator, stove, microwave, dishwasher, coffee maker, toaster, blender, cooking pots, can opener, pans and utensils, dishes, drinking glasses, eating utensils, cooking spices, coffee mugs, and more.
All of the bedrooms have beautiful window views into the wooded backyard. In each bedroom, there is a queen bed and with comfortable bedding for your rest and relaxation.
Each cabin has a full bathroom with a full tub/shower combo. The Otter Box Cabin includes a hand-held shower option. Directly across the hall from the bathroom, there is a full laundry room in each cabin, with a washer and dryer available for your convenience. You will also find extra quilts, a portable fan and a sofa-bedding kit.
Back outside and near each cabin, you will notice a river rock fire pit designed with your retreat in mind. You are welcomed to use any small pieces of fallen wood that can safely fit inside the fire pit, and firewood bundles are sold at nearby stores. Please only burn firewood, as the homeowners and guests roast food over this fire pit. Extendable roasters are located in a kitchen drawer for your convenience, so be sure to bring ingredients for s'more memories.
Near each cabin's fire pit is a charcoal/wood-burning Campground-Style BBQ Grill with a metal bucket and lid to collect BBQ grill ashes.
WHY GUESTS LOVE THIS PEACEFUL RETREAT PROPERTY: 1) There is a very natural environment with trees everywhere on the 92-acre retreat property! 2) It is located directly beside DeSoto State Park, which offers trails, a pool and ziplining! 3) There are beautiful views through tree canopies and hiking trails nearby at DeSoto State Park! 4) Both cabins are secluded, but with very fast Wi-Fi! 5) A Family Adventure - These cabins were named by the homeowners' daughters :)
**EXPLORE THE AREA**
Less than 500 feet from DeSoto State Park 3.7 miles - The Citadel Boulders Preserve 5.4 miles - DeSoto Falls 8.0 miles - The Hatter Cafe in Mentone 8.5 miles - VFW Fairgrounds 10.9 miles - Alabama Fan Club & Museum 11.1 miles - Little River Canyon National Preserve 28.8 miles - Cloudland Canyon State Park, GA 37.0 miles - Unclaimed Baggage in Scottsboro 43.0 miles - Rock City & Ruby Falls 50.5 miles - Chattanooga, TN 75.8 miles - Huntsville, AL 106 miles - Birmingham, AL 114 miles - Atlanta, GA
You will receive an email to e-sign a vacation rental agreement and upload your photo ID before the reservation is complete. This retreat property is dog-friendly (small to medium dogs only - 2 dogs max per cabin), and a $69 pet fee is applied per dog for this property. Dogs must be leashed at all times. This retreat property does not allow smoking anywhere on the property. Quiet Hours 8pm to 8am. Exterior security cameras are located at this property. Parking area allows 4 cars max (unless host authorization) There is a $500 security deposit HOLD required for this retreat property. Guests will receive text and email communication from Peaceful Retreats prior, during and after each retreat.
**GIVE-BACK**
Peaceful Retreats gives back 10% of all revenue commission collected from reservations through this listing to The Benjamin Thomas Werner Foundation and Friends of DeSoto State Park.
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Dogs only - up to 4 MAX TOTAL (2 DOGS MAX PER CABI
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Guest must e-sign vacation rental agreement and upload photo ID to complete reservation. $500 security deposit HOLD required. Quiet Hours 8pm to 8am.
Smoking is NOT allowed anywhere on the property. Parking area allows 4 cars max. Exterior security cameras are located at this property.
This property allows small to medium dogs, with pet fee of $69 per dog (2 dogs max per cabin), leashed at all times.
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
Fort Payne
Located in Fort Payne, this cabin is in a rural area and 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 Dekalb VFW Agricultural Fairgrounds are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Little River Canyon National Preserve - 24 min drive - 27.8 km
Weiss Lake - 40 min drive - 52.6 km
Cloudland Canyon State Park - 41 min drive - 61.6 km
Getting around
Huntsville International Airport (HSV) - 100 min drive
Restaurants
Burrito Jalisco #1 - 19 min drive
Arby's - 17 min drive
Wingstop - 17 min drive
The Hatter Cafe - 18 min drive
Jack's - 17 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Two Cabins on 92 acres beside DeSoto State Park | Fast Wi-Fi | Dog Friendly pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Two Cabins on 92 acres beside DeSoto State Park | Fast Wi-Fi | Dog Friendly?
As of 9 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Two Cabins on 92 acres beside DeSoto State Park | Fast Wi-Fi | Dog Friendly on 2 May 2026 start from AU$399, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Two Cabins on 92 acres beside DeSoto State Park | Fast Wi-Fi | Dog Friendly?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Two Cabins on 92 acres beside DeSoto State Park | Fast Wi-Fi | Dog Friendly?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Two Cabins on 92 acres beside DeSoto State Park | Fast Wi-Fi | Dog Friendly?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Two Cabins on 92 acres beside DeSoto State Park | Fast Wi-Fi | Dog Friendly located?
Situated in the mountains, this cabin is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lost Falls Trailhead and DeSoto State Park. Cloudmont Ski and Golf Resort and DeSoto Falls are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Thank you so much, Simone, for your 5-star review of Coyote Cabin and The Otter Box Cabin! 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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10/10 Excellent
Debbie D.
6 July 2025
Perfect relaxing weekend space to get away!
Gorgeous property with everything you need.
Debbie D.
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2025
Thank you so much for your 5-star review of Coyote Cabin and The Otter Box Cabin at Woodland Retreat at DeSoto!
The homeowners and our entire #loveservecare team appreciate your encouragement, and we look forward to hosting you again as a VIP return guest :)
We rented both cabins with our extended family for a long weekend. Both cabins are nicely decorated, had everything we needed and offered a nice separation between families. Cabins were clean, welcoming and so peaceful. They sit on a private drive/road that offers privacy but also close to main road. We all enjoyed our stay and will rent again.
Rebecca B.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 June 2025
Thank you so much, Rebecca, for your 5-star review of the Two Cabins at Woodland Retreat at DeSoto! We are so glad your family enjoyed the cabins!
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
Sarah R.
16 Mar 2024
Perfect holiday
Our family had a wonderful time during our stay at the 2 cabins. There was plenty of room to play outside for the kids. We enjoyed horseback riding, hiking and zip lining only minutes from the cabins. It was fabulous fun!
Sarah R.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Mar 2024
Sarah, thank you so much for your 5-star review of the Two Cabins at Woodland Retreat at DeSoto!
We’re so glad to hear about your adventures and love that y’all enjoyed the area around Coyote Cabin and The Otter Box Cabin. The homeowners and our entire #loveservecare team appreciate your encouragement, and we look forward to hosting your sweet family again as our VIP return guests :)
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Karen G.
22 Dec 2025
A Christmas Treat
We reserved these 2 cabins (Coyote & Otter Box) for a Christmas celebration with family. It was new and clean and just the right setting for our gathering. There was even a Christmas tree with lights set up. It was a big plus for us that they allowed us to bring our little dogs, because we consider them a part of our family. The decks and firepit are wonderful, too. The ramps were so nice to have, in addition to the stairs. We loved the cozy blankets and the gas fireplace. The cabins were both toasty. There was plenty of hot water, towels and washcloths, and all the necessary amenities. Also, had a nice laundry room.
We were in the mountains, yet close to town. We loved shopping in the nearby boutiques and we had a great experience dining at Mater's for outstanding pizza and service.
We had to contact Misti for a couple of questions and she was super responsive and helpful. We highly recommend these properties if you are looking for a stay in a mountain retreat.
Karen G.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Dec 2025
Thank you so much, Karen, for your 5-star review of our two-cabin listing that includes The Otter Box Cabin and Coyote Cabin! We are so glad you had a wonderful gathering and peaceful experience!
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
Brittany D.
14 Apr 2025
Peaceful and clean
We had a wonder time renting both the Coyote and Otter Cabins with your family. The proximity to each other was perfect for us, private driveway, peaceful to where you can hear a pin drop. A great way to escape. The cabins were clean, cozy an well though out for accommodations. We love that it's dog friendly. There is a gate at the top of stairs for each unit. Complimentary coffee was delish😀 House rules, check in/out was very convenient an simple. I love the emails an texts that are sent through the process. We will be back!
Brittany D.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Apr 2025
Brittany, thank you so much for your 5-star review of The Otter Box Cabin and Coyote Cabin! 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 our VIP return guest :)
Our family loved these two cabins! They are so clean and nicely decorated. Kitchens had everything we needed to cook, including my new favorite small appliance - the electric tea kettle. I will now be buying one for my own home! :-) The beds/pillows/bedding were soft and comfy too! We had three dogs with us - from puppy to senior - and they all enjoyed the stay as well. The woods around us were beautiful, even bare from the cold weather the abundance of trees is gorgeous! The drive up and down the mountain to get to the homes is breathtaking! We would definitely recommend this place!
Liz D.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jan 2025
Thank you so much, Elizabeth, for your 5-star review of the Two Cabins at Woodland Retreat at DeSoto!
We are so glad your entire family and pups were able to gather here for the Holidays! Hurry back! :)
About the host
Hosted by Peaceful Retreats
Thank you for choosing Two Cabins (Coyote Cabin and The Otter Box Cabin) at Woodland Retreat at DeSoto! Peaceful Retreats loves, serves and cares for this retreat property and guests, and communication will come from their LoveServeCare team. Misti and David founded Peaceful Retreats with a mission to love, serve and care for others by providing a peaceful experience for their retreat guests. They are avid travelers who love to hike and enjoy soaking up God's creation through nature and a family who loves to encourage and serve others. Peaceful Retreats is their perfect opportunity to do both! They are happy to partner with amazing homeowners as they strive to bring a peaceful experience to all who retreat in their homes.
Thank you again! We and the homeowners look forward to hosting you at Lookout Mountain in Alabama and reading about your retreat experience in their guest books :)
Why they chose this property
Two Cabins at Woodland Retreat at DeSoto | Includes Coyote Cabin and The Otter Box Cabin | 92 Acres | Borders DeSoto State Park | Optional No-Stairs Entrances | Fast Wi-Fi | Gas Log Fireplaces | Double Hammocks | BBQ Grills | Fire Pits | Dog Friendly | Hosts up to 12 Guests
WHY GUESTS LOVE THIS PEACEFUL RETREAT PROPERTY: 1) There is a very natural environment with trees everywhere on the 92-acre retreat property! 2) It is located directly beside DeSoto State Park, which offers trails, a pool and ziplining! 3) There are beautiful views through tree canopies and hiking trails nearby at DeSoto State Park! 4) Both cabins are secluded, but with very fast Wi-Fi! 5) A Family Adventure - These cabins were named by the homeowners' daughters :)
Peaceful Retreats gives back 10% of all revenue commission collected from reservations through this listing to The Benjamin Thomas Werner Foundation and Friends of DeSoto State Park.
What makes this property unique
1) There is a very natural environment with trees everywhere on the 92-acre retreat property! 2) It is located directly beside DeSoto State Park, which offers trails, a pool and ziplining! 3) There are beautiful views through tree canopies and hiking trails nearby at DeSoto State Park! 4) Both cabins are secluded, but with very fast Wi-Fi! 5) A Family Adventure - These cabins were named by the homeowners' daughters :)
Peaceful Retreats gives back 10% of all revenue commission collected from reservations through this listing to The Benjamin Thomas Werner Foundation and Friends of DeSoto State Park.
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