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Highlights
The great outdoors
Guests love the outdoor space here.
Games at the ready
One of the few properties with video games available for guests.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Spa pool on site
Onsite parking available
Pet-friendly
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Explore the area
Mentone, AL
DeSoto State Park
Place, DeSoto State Park
14 min drive
Lost Falls Trailhead
Place, Lost Falls Trailhead
18 min drive
Cloudmont Ski and Golf Resort
Place, Cloudmont Ski and Golf Resort
22 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
1800's Original Cozy Romantic Cabin For 2 Or The Family
This Beautiful Cabin was taken timber by timber from its original location in Etowah County, Alabama. The cabin is pre-civil war in construction, it was reconstructed using the old mortar technique and then added on to in its current location. The Cabin sits on a private road behind a gate. Secluded is an understatement. Fenced yard for your doggies!. It is situated on a bluff overlooking the Crystal Clear East Fork of the Little River, just below a waterfall which can be heard as soon as you open the door to the car during the wetter seasons. We have an inviting front porch with a cozy antique swing where many a book has been read in the fragrant mountain air. The Cabin itself retains all of its antique charm as you enter the Great room with its enormous original stone double sided wood-burning fireplace serving the great-room and the Master bedroom both located on the lower floor. The Upstairs is separated by a staircase that leads to a private spacious upper loft that contains two Twin beds and a Queen Bed. There is a fully functional kitchen with stainless appliances/dishwasher/stove/oven/refrigerator/freezer. One Bathroom Downstairs, with High Efficency Maytag Washer and Dryer. Flat Screen TV with Apple TV/DVD/Inside/outside Stereo/Xbox/Wireless Internet/Dish Network/Central Heat and Air. Master Bedroom overlooks a large elevated back porch and the river can be heard from an open window. There is a large stone hearth wood burning fireplace in the bedroom. The Bedroom opens onto a cozy screened in porch with a 6 person water therapy spa/hot-tub. There is a charcoal grill on the back porch. There are steps to the fire-pit and picnic area overlooking the river, and steps to the river itself where depending on the water level you can swim/float/fish/lounge or sit in the crystal clear mountain water. The house is about 10 minutes from Downtown Mentone for antique shopping/cultural activity/or fantastic food and music at the Wildflower Cafe or other restaurants. The canyon is also about 10 minutes away, and 5 Minutes from Alpine Boys Camp, Desoto State Park, Desoto Waterfall, and Lake. There are wildflowers galore and wild blueberries and blackberries and plums along the road depending on the season. Wildlife abounds everywhere. The Tin Roof provides a great sound to sleep to when it rains. PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER IN THE TEXT OF YOUR REQUEST SO I CAN GET BACK TO YOU AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!
We Love Mentone and have multiple cabins here! See our other listings and comments and ratings so that you feel comfortable renting our newest additions! VRBO numbers- 666662, 480579, 1217444, 978404, 778417, 979224
Please note we cannot offer last minute refunds or reschedules for deaths in the family or illness or weather. We HIGHLY encourage you to purchase travel insurance offered through VRBO.
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The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Air on 75 in summer 65 in winter and Hottub on 85 please
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
You need to know
Property # 480579vb
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
This property uses some geothermal energy; some water is reused through a grey water recycling system
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
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
About the area
Mentone
Located in Mentone, this cabin is on the waterfront. DeSoto State Park and Little River Canyon National Preserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area 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. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
Cloudmont Ski and Golf Resort - 22 min drive - 14.8 km
Mentone Town Hall - 26 min drive - 19.2 km
Cloudmont Park - 26 min drive - 22.3 km
Restaurants
The Hatter Cafe - 21 min drive
The Lookout Restaurant - 25 min drive
Wildflower Cafe - 23 min drive
Mi Pizza - 26 min drive
Mentone Hardware Cafe - 21 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is 1800's Original Cozy Romantic Cabin For 2 Or The Family pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at 1800's Original Cozy Romantic Cabin For 2 Or The Family?
As of 24 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 1800's Original Cozy Romantic Cabin For 2 Or The Family on 30 June 2026 start from AU$323, 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 1800's Original Cozy Romantic Cabin For 2 Or The Family?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at 1800's Original Cozy Romantic Cabin For 2 Or The Family?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 1800's Original Cozy Romantic Cabin For 2 Or The Family?
Checkout is at 10:30 AM.
Where is 1800's Original Cozy Romantic Cabin For 2 Or The Family located?
Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from DeSoto State Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Cloudmont Park and Lost Falls Trailhead. Cloudmont Ski and Golf Resort and Mentone Town Hall are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
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The cabin was delightful, quiet, very clean, with a nice hot tub on the screened in back deck. It was such a beautiful place to get married to my soul mate. We had so much privacy. We took our little pup (French Bulldog). This cabin was pet friendly. We couldn't have had a more pleasant place to stay. Loved it! We will go back for our year anniversary! Thank you!
What an absolutely charming little place! It was everything it had been advertised to be - and more. The inside was just super cozy & adorable...The screened in porch, back deck and hot tub were all well laid out and so fun to hang out on. The property is quiet and well-maintained and the view of the river can't be beat. One of our favorite vacation spots to date and we cannot wait to go back again...and again!
This was our third time staying here and each time we have added on an extra day or two. It is calm, peaceful and exactly what we needed to decompress. The location at the end of a quiet gravel road set above the river is perfect.
This place is a absolute jewel. I cant say enough great things about it. Immaculately clean, decorated beautifully. Beds were amazing and hottub was my favorite. Also you can walk down to creek as welllas sit outdoors and grill …. and sit on the fromt porch for coffee and theres wven a firepit although we didnt havw time to enjoy it Also the kitchen was well stocked with more than we needed ! The water presdure for the shower was perfect as well. ! Im sorry we had not planned to stay longer but we definitely plan to come agan and bring our children and dog ! Amazing stay !
The cabin and location is absolutely wonderful. My husband and I enjoyed our anniversary trip to this cabin so much that we only left to go get food haha. It is well stocked with everything you may need and it is so beautiful and inviting. The only issue we had is that the beds were too small and we ended up sleeping separately to be more comfortable. Overall I highly recommend this beautiful cabin and would stay here again if there was a bigger bed in the master bedroom.
Magon F.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Apr 2026
Come again soon!
Bed in Master is a queen bed, to make room for the Fireplace in the bedroom, there is a king bed in the loft upstairs
The cabin was lovely and in a beautiful location. It was very clean and had everything you needed. It is a little hard to find and a little further from town than we expected. Also there is no cellular coverage so be sure and print out all the instructions prior to your visit. You will need the code to the gate to get in!
Nancy M.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Apr 2026
Verizon pretty decent coverage ATT not much at end of road, ok at beginning.
Away from it all is the perfect name for this cabin. We had a wonderful time it was secluded but yet conveniently located toAll the areas we wanted to explore. We enjoyed hiking desoto state park, Jericho wall, little river canyon state park, Bucks pocket state park. Little river canyon rim drive, and cathedral falls state park. Oh and after all that hiking the hot tub was heaven. Kept us going and ready for another day of hiking this beautiful area. Not toMention the wonderful view of the river and sounds from waterfall from the back porch. And perfect fenced area for our furbabies right off back porch. Definitely want toPlan a return trip
The home was very clean. The directions were very easy to follow. The value for money was great. It fit my budget, which was very important to me. The hot tub works for heat. The view was awesome. The paths to three river were very nice. Sitting by the firepit was nice, fire lit of course.
Everything about this stay was perfect! We loved it so much that we didn’t even mind being without power one of the days! Exploring the property was breathtaking! Visiting the town’s Wildflower cafe was delightful (even though much was closed due to the weather). We are excited to come back in the warmer season (may even consider bringing the kiddos)
So many things made this property excellent from the authentic 1800 cabin to the fully stocked cabinets and the beautiful scenery. However the best was the communication from the owner who gave so much information we were able to relax and enjoy.
Fantastic host, first of all. Always. The cabin is ceey remote and rustic and the perfect place to get away. We love the hot tub, walking down to the river below, and the unbelievably comfortable bed!!
Rae P.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jan 2026
Come again soon!
About the host
Hosted by Rob Shaffer
We love the outdoors, and this place we have made our weekend getaway and solace. It exudes peacefulness and was designed to be cozy yet modern in every way, so we could truly relax and be surrounded by nature.
Why they chose this property
It is Away From it All!
What makes this property unique
If you wanted a romantic getaway, you could not find a better place. http://www.mentonearts.org/index.html
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests