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TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Exterior
Property grounds
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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Mentone, AL
  • Place, DeSoto State Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Cloudland Canyon State Park
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Place, Weiss Lake
    ‪40 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be within walking distance of DeSoto State Park. Enjoy features like laundry facilities. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a kitchen and 2 bathrooms in the cottage.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 4-minute drive from DeSoto State Park and 9 minutes from Lost Falls Trailhead
Enjoy incredible sunsets! offers its guests barbecue grills and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Mentone cottage is smoke free.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Bookings cannot be sub-leased or assigned.
Please do not feed the wild animals or leave food outside. Make sure bungee cord is secure on outside garbage can.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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Enjoy incredible sunsets! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 257 out of 275 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 275 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 275 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 275 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 275 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda S., Jacksonville, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay was beautiful. We enjoyed the view and amazing sunsets. The beds were comfortable and everything was so clean. The only TV was dish network, but we played cards and enjoyed ourselves. The internet is spotty and we had to go on the porch to make phone calls. That was fine with us!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brooke S.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carey H.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a beautiful stay. Nicely located close to everything. My only caveats are the lack of door locks and bad, bad shower heads. A large glass pane covers the top half of the door. It did not make us feel entirely safe at night. There was only one dead-bolt on the door. No other means of securing the doors from inside for the night. The showers would be so nice with hand-held spray heads installed.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

8/10 Good

Carol B.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kayla B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our stay! Highly recommend Chestnut Oaks! We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary M N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Always clean and welcoming! Kitchen is well stocked and the beds are still very comfy. A/C and heat work great and the location is quiet. Loved the sunsets from the deck, hikes at Little River, and food in town!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay as always! Beautiful views with a relaxing setting.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Such a cozy house in a lovely setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property was immaculate and very clean. The view was astonishingly beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet P.

Liked: Cleanliness
House was immaculate,beds were comfortable and we had everything we needed during our stay. Enjoyed the gas logs for warmth without having to build a fire.First 2 days were very cold so we didn’t get to spend much time on the porch but did get to see the Aurora Borealis that occurred while there.Only disappointment was many of the shops and restaurants were closed during the week.
Sunset from the porch
Aurora Borealis
Sunset
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger T.

Liked: Cleanliness
We really enjoyed our house. It was filled with all possible supplies and amenities. It was comfortable. The view of the mountains was spectacular and it was close enough to Mentone to eat and shop. It was private and quiet and even saw some wildlife. Close to DeSito Falls and Park. I would definitely rent this house again!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nothing to say that hasn’t already been said. Reviews are spot on!
View of valley from porch.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn M., Lake City, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
The cabin was amazing and cozy! Loved the view from the porch! We had everything we needed to make the stay wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike D., Alabaster, Al

Liked: Cleanliness
This was the second time we stayed at this property and it was better than the first time as we knew exactly what to expect. The house is situated in the State Park such that it's easy to get to many of the park nature sites. It has become our go to property when we want to go to the mountains.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerry H.

Liked: Cleanliness
As advertised! Peaceful, serine, tranquil stay with a beautiful view off of the brow. Close to downtown Mentone, DeSoto Falls and Little River Canyon. We've stayed in properties before and this one is top notch. We had some issues arise and the host was very understanding and willing to work with us. Ten star host. Reserve a weekend, you'll be glad you did. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

robbin T.

Liked: Cleanliness
The cabin met all of our needs. Loved the porch and rocking chairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location was great overlooking the valley and seeing some wildlife, very quiet neighborhood. Definitely would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love this house. The layout inside was nice but the deck/wrap around porch was our favorite part of this property. We will be back to Chestnut Oaks!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgia A., Mobile USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Longest Yard Sale

Beautiful location. Third time to stay at Chestnut Oaks
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike D., Alabaster, Al

Liked: Cleanliness

Just what we needed

The house was comfortable and quiet. Pretty much everything we needed was supplied. As nice as the house was my favorite part was the porch. There is nothing more calming to me than to sit in a rocking chair and watch the sunset.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

KATHY S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mississippi

Enjoyed! Very relaxing! Recommend for a quiet getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lydia W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay! Clean and comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025