Mentone's Family Retreat
Mentone, Alabama
About this cabin
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14 Reviews
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Need a break from the stress life brings? At this cabin, you will find some inner peace, get back to nature, contemplate on what really matters & see that time can actually stop! That's what we found at this beautiful, peaceful oasis in Mentone. We liked it so much that we decided to buy it! We wanted to share this amazing place with others! Relax with the whole family or group of friends at this peaceful place to stay.
The space
5 BR 4.5 BA 11 beds & sleeps 16! Fire pit, very private, on the River, Large Great Rm, perfect 4 church retreats, & families! Rocking chairs, Dual shower heads, 3 fireplaces, Loft area 4 kids, horseshoes, walking trail, corn hole set, > 150 books, screened porch w wood fireplace, Smart TVs & gas grill, Adirondack chairs, secluded, Coffee Bar w 12 cup & K-Cup, iced coffee station. WIFI, washer/dryer, towels/ linens, toiletries, hair dryer, ACCESSIBILITY: 2 kings on main level, easy 4 grandparents. Little River Family Retreat is a 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath spacious cabin tucked away at the foot of the Little River Middle Fork. If you are searching for a roomy, private cabin with plenty of indoor & outdoor space for your group or family, here it is! The cabin is located just 1.5 miles from the GA/AL line located just off Hwy 117. Once you turn onto our long and beautiful driveway, the excitement of being “away from it all” will overcome you before you reach our cabin. The new fire pit will welcome you with 6 new Adirondack chairs atop the fresh pebble rock. You will find plenty of firewood and all the tools to make delicious s'mores or roast hot dogs. Beyond the fire pit, you will see our horseshoe set that is ready for action. If that doesn’t work for you, try our walking trail that will take you .5 mile through the woods ending at the Little River. If you need a taste of corn hole, check out our new “locally made” corn hole at the top of the cabin. Once you have completed all the fun activities, try out our rocking chairs! We have them on the front porch, back screened in deck and lower deck for your group or family to enjoy. It’s fun to enjoy the beautiful hardwoods, listen to the birds and just relax. Oh wait…. you haven’t been inside yet! Let’s take a look! Three steps will take you up to the porch and will lead you to the front door of the cabin! If the saying, “paint your front door red and change your life” is true, then get ready for a good time here at the cabin! The great room/kitchen/dining room open floor plan is one of the attributes of this cabin that make it perfect for large groups and big families to enjoy time together! We have 21 places to sit in this space. Choose the leather sofa, papa bear’s leather chair or momma bears leather chair or sit in the denim section in the middle. If you prefer a straight back chair, we have 6 around the dining room table or 4 barstools at the kitchen bar. Just outside the great room, we have a custom-made picnic table that seats 6. So, bring the whole family and enjoy this great space! Going back to the great room, we have a long & well stocked coffee bar for everyone to enjoy! Our 12-cup coffee maker includes a carafe, K-cup system and a Burr coffee grinder. We have ground coffee, k-cups, sugar, creamer, honey, vanilla syrup, handheld electric milk frothier & plenty of coffee cups on hand. We love coffee and we want you to enjoy each morning at Little River Family Retreat with hot coffee! Our guests have told us that the coffee bar is what makes them want to return again and again. Next to the coffee bar is our sweet, well-stocked kitchen. This kitchen is literally “grandma’s” kitchen. It has every appliance, utensil and cooking pot/pan that you could ever want. Here is just a peek at what you will find in our kitchen: crock pot, instant pot, Dutch oven, George Foreman sandwich grill, blenders, XL skillets, baking sheets, casserole dishes, frozen fruit ice cream maker, popcorn popper, toaster oven w air fryer, standalone air fryer, microwave, cookbooks, electric over, dishwasher, new fridge w ice/water in door, plenty of silverware, plates, bowls, cups, shot glasses, cocktail glasses, stemware, pitchers and more. We also have a well-stocked pantry with multiple spices, oil, sugar, flour, brownie mixes and a basket of goodies we put together just for your group. After a meal or at the end of the day, relax in the great room area. If it’s cold outside, turn on the gas fireplace. We also have a 43" Vizio Smart TV above the fireplace. If you download the Visio App, there are several free movies to see or connect to your favorite app. If you want to rock the night away, check out the wood fireplace on the back screened-in deck. We have wood available to use and tools to keep the logs in place. Please be responsible and don't leave this unattended. If you are tired after all of that, we have 2 king beds on the main floor with 2 full bathrooms. Our master bedroom has the bathroom attached. The guest king bed has a full bathroom down the hallway. Upstairs you will find a bunk bedroom housing 4 twin beds at one corner and another king bedroom on the other corner. Upstairs has 1.5 baths on opposite sides of the hallway. Moving down the opposite end upstairs, you find the loft area. This area has 1 set of bunk beds, an oversized chair, a reading nook, Smart TV, children's books, a giant bear, board games, card games, video games and big pillows on the floor for lounging. It is a perfect place for kids to play, relax or read. Having the open concept, they are still able to see & interact with adults downstairs and interact while having their own space. If your group still needs more room, then let’s go back downstairs and out the front door. Once you leave the front porch, the walkway takes you to the backside of the cabin. There you will find a large back deck that overlooks the Little River. The deck has several rocking chairs available for you to enjoy nature, see the river and just relish being in this majestic place. On the deck, you will find another door that leads to a really cute apartment. This space has a queen bed, a king bed, a loveseat, a kitchen, dining table with 4 chairs, fireplace and one full bathroom. The bedrooms are separated with some shabby chic curtains and the beds are situated away from each other and on different walls. It’s a fun place for people who like each other to hang out! We hope you enjoy all that this property has to offer you and your group! If you have any issues, please contact me. I will be happy to help! Guest access Full access to property and river Other things to note We have included a handy notebook in the cabin to help you navigate shopping, restaurants and things to do in the area. It is super helpful. It contains names, phone numbers, hours of operations and what visitors said about the places. Please look for the notebook when you arrive! It took us several hours to compose, so it will save you so much time! This little place has so much to offer if you know where to look! Property Manager Carol Davis
Guest access
Guests will have access to the entire cabin and all property around the cabin. There is a separate entrance to the apartment downstairs. This spaces has a living room, kitchen, bedroom, King bed, Queen bed and full bathroom.
Other details
We always thank our guests by leaving some coffee, creamer and sweeteners for that first morning at the cabin. The rocking chairs will be waiting for you too!
Interaction with guests
guests can contact us through the app and we are happy to respond. Once you arrive, we will have more contact info if you experience an issues or have questions
Sleeping Arrangements
5 bedrooms • 12 beds
Main Floor Master Bedroom
1 King
Main Floor King Bedroom
1 King, 1 King
Upstiars King Bedroom
1 King
Upstairs Double Bunk Bedroom
2 Bunk beds
Downstairs King & Queen Bedroom
1 King, 1 Queen
Loft Sleeping Space
1 Bunk bed
Amenities
Additional amenities
Location
The
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June 2025
This was such a wonderful stay! It was so great to be able to spend time with good friends and our kids before camp drop off. It should become our every year camp drop off stay. We love it and we will see you next year!
The
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June 2025
Fun Game! Play find the bears...whoever wins gets a prize! The decor here is cabin perfect! We loved our stay! Can't wait to come back again. Thank you for making our first trip to Mentone so memorable!
Faye
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May 2025
This is by far the most beautiful cabin we have stayed in. Our 6 year old had to list everyone's name in our group on your guest book! We made some precious memories here this weekend. Hopefully, we will be back again!
Charles
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April 2025
This weekend was an adventure in true hospitality and artistic talent. The little things are unique! The metal chair/gondola? reminded me of the chairlift at the once Canyonland Park. Don't know if it is original from the park, but it brought back memories of visiting it as a youngster!
James
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March 2025
This cabin was wonderful! Check-in was super easy. It was very clean. Nice place to relax.
The
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March 2025
Thank you for all the thoughtful extras thru out the cabin. It feels like home away from home. Our family has enjoyed our visit so much! God bless you for this wonderful place that you have provided for our comfort and joy!
The
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March 2025
What a beautiful area and cabin that God blessed you with. Thank you for having helpful accommodations to allow our stay to be smooth. We made wonderful memories together celebrating our dad's, Pa, retirement after 35+ years of service. This was a peaceful time for our family. May the Lord bless you. Numbers 6:24-27 Thanks for a weekend of wonderful memories!
Brendan
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March 2025
This is a great find for a group or larger family. Comfortable, convenient and very peaceful grounds. Friendly, responsive hosts.
KBL
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January 2025
The dwelling is excellent. The property is lovely and very private. Its a great cabin that has been beautifully furnished and thoughtfully equipped with everything that you could possible need. Also, the property manager was very prompt in responding. It was a hit for all of the members of our group!
Xitlali
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January 2025
It was very very nice!
The
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December 2024
This was the most memorable and relaxing time for our family. The minute we saw this place we knew it must be a return destination. It was super clean, extra spacious, beautifully decorated and totally equipped with everything we could ever need. It has plenty to keep us fully entertained. We especially enjoyed the beautiful outdoor, wood fireplace & rocking chairs! Even though it was cold outside, the outdoor fireplace was fun and kept us warm! The view of Little River was so enjoyable. This place is so private and peaceful. We also loved the bear theme throughout the cabin! Thanks for sharing this magnificent place with us! You are truly blessed to have it.
Jennifer
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December 2024
This is the 5th time staying in this cabin. Our team and coaches had plenty of space!
Dominic
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October 2024
A great place for a large family reunion!
Emily
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July 2024
This cabin was perfect for our large family annual trip. The house was clean, well-stocked and very cozy. The location is perfect for going to DeSoto Falls, Chattanooga, Lookout Mountain, Ruby Falls, etc. I'd definitely recommend this house for large groups! The host was great and very helpful.
- Full refund if cancelled at least 30 days prior to check-in.
- 50% refund if cancelled between 30 and 7 days before check-in.
- Nonrefundable if cancelled within 7 days to check-in.
2:00pm Check-In Window
Guests may arrive and access the property starting at this time.
Check-In with Smart lock
Lock opens with a mobile app or keypad used by guests.
11:00am Checkout
Guests must depart and leave the property by this time.
16 Guests Maximum
The total number of guests allowed to stay at the property, including children.
Child-friendly
Property is suitable or safe for children under 12
No parties or events
No parties or events are allowed on this property
Not infant-friendly
Property is not suitable or safe for very young children under 2
Commercial photography not allowed
Commercial photography and filming on this property is not allowed
No smoking allowed
No pets allowed
Additional house rules
No renters under 24. No more than 16 guests. Renters pay $100 pp for more guests than on reservation & $200 extra for cleaning. No moving furniture No fireworks No discharging of firearms No ATV/side by sides/4-wheelers/dirt bikes etc. No smoking/drug use No pets
Guest Must Climb Stairs
Exterior Security Camera(s)
At each entrance, we have a ring doorbell camera.
Nearby Lake, River, or Body of Water
Heights Without Rails or Protection
There is a steep hill behind the cabin on the opposite side of the trail. Although there is a rope fence, safety must be observed.
from
$612
/ night
Ages 12 and above
Ages 2-11
Under 2
- This property allows up to 16 total guests.
- This property is suitable for children but not for infants.
- Pets are not allowed at this property.