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House above Desoto Falls in Mentone,AL; Central Time;See “Overview”

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathrooms121 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

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

House above Desoto Falls in Mentone,AL; Central Time;See “Overview”

“Cliff House” is one of a kind, and we invite you to experience the magic our family has enjoyed on this property for over 80 years. Once here you will not want to leave, and anticipate returning year after year. Secure your reservation for an experience of shear magic you will treasure forever.

NOT SUITABLE FOR VERY YOUNG CHILDREN DUE TO HIGH BEDS AND CLIFF TERRAIN

NON-SMOKING PROPERTY

NO PETS PERMITTED.

Be sure to check out our companion cottage for rental on this estate VRBO.com/1335112.

Please review amenities available.
These will be your favorite places to stay in Mentone, and by all accounts The Cliff House is one of the most spectacular cottage views in the southeastern United States Appalachian Mountains. No other venue in Mentone has this incredible vista. Review the photographs on this web page to see the spectacular views from Cliff House. These are your views upon awakening each morning, dining in or sitting on the screen porch hypnotized by the incredible natural beauty and sounds of the waterfall.
WiFi service covers the entire property, and full cell phone service from any vendor is available using WiFi technology (refer to Telephone... listing under amenities). You can also see a list of all amenities available.

At Cliff House enjoy a three season screened porch facing Desoto Falls and a breathtaking view into the canyon basin and the Little River 120 feet below.

Cliff House has two bedrooms with queen size beds both with views of the Falls with private baths. Both bed rooms are on the same floor with rest of the house. A half bath is available for your guests. The house includes a fully equipped gourmet kitchen with dishwasher, drip multi cup coffee maker, microwave, refrigerator/ice maker,dining area accommodating six, gas fireplace, washer and dryer, and the screened porch with balcony/deck and gas grill overlooking the Falls.
Cliff House accommodates four adults, and additional overnight guests are not allowed. Bedrooms are suitable for older children. Each accompanying child is considered a traveler.

Parking for two vehicles is on site, and overflow parking for daytime guests accommodated at street side. A second cottage facing the woods is now being offered, and this one is handicap/wheelchair accessible with separate dedicated handicap parking, including first floor bath and kitchen with no architectural barriers to wheel chair usage.

Cliff House and adjacent cottage are a three minutes walk to Desoto Falls overlook and Lake Desoto in Desoto State Park both visible from the cabin. Swimming and canoe launch are available at the park. Cliff House is three miles from the historic town center of Mentone Alabama where restaurants, shopping, banking and service stations are located. The property is 20 miles from The Little River National Preserve and Visitors Center administered by The National Park Service. Desoto State Park (Lodge and Restaurant) is a four mile drive. Driving to other cities; about 2 1/2 hours to Atlanta Georgia, Birmingham Alabama, or Nashville Tennessee and 45 minutes from Chattanooga Tennessee. These cities are all served by regularly scheduled commercial flights with Chattanooga (CHA) being the most convenient. Plan your romantic week-end or longer In the serene mountain magic surrounding Cliff House almost in heaven.
The check in time is 3PM and checkout at 11AM. No pets or smoking on the property.

Property manager

Susan Collins

Languages

English, French

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Cliff House is a NON SMOKING PROPERTY

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking 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)

General

  • Unit size: 1,300 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Entertainment of 8-10 day guests acceptable
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Cottage

About the neighborhood

Map
Mentone, AL

What's nearby

  • Cloudmont Ski and Golf Resort - 7 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Mentone Town Hall - 9 min drive - 5.5 km
  • DeSoto State Park - 17 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Cloudmont Park - 18 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Little River Canyon National Preserve - 35 min drive - 31.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hatter Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Tigers Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Wildflower Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mentone Hardware Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Mountain Inn Restaurant - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is House above Desoto Falls in Mentone,AL; Central Time;See “Overview” pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at House above Desoto Falls in Mentone,AL; Central Time;See “Overview” ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at House above Desoto Falls in Mentone,AL; Central Time;See “Overview” ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is House above Desoto Falls in Mentone,AL; Central Time;See “Overview” located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Cloudmont Ski and Golf Resort and within 6 mi (10 km) of Mentone Town Hall and Eagle Nest. Valley Head Town Park and DeSoto State Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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House above Desoto Falls in Mentone,AL; Central Time;See “Overview” Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 471 out of 474 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 474 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 474 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 474 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 474 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Connie H.

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

Recent stay

Great get away!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry D.

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

Great location!

The property was in an awesome location. The view was amazing. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra C.

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

Excellent Property

This property was clean and very nice. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonia M.

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

Hidden Gem

Great get away cottage. Perfect house for a quiet relaxing weekend to unwind. This house has amazing views of the waterfall. Definitely a place we hope to visit again in the spring.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa O.

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

Cozy Thanksgiving retreat

House was the perfect place to reconnect with peace and quiet and family time at Thanksgiving. Views are spectacular and the house is beautifully appointed. We’ll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

KYNA S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect as always

Our first time to stay in cooler weather but it was great - even got to visit the Mentone Fall Festival. This is the perfect getaway for adults who are happy to just relax and enjoy the scenery.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Whitney H.

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

Wonderful!

This was our 2nd stay here & it won’t be the last! The house is just as described, clean, well stocked & has that amazing view! Communication, check in, etc couldn’t be better. Already Looking forward to our next visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven B.

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

Best Place Ever

This is the cleanest place that we have ever stayed. Whenever we visit, I find it difficult to leave. It has become a tradition for my husband and I to visit Mentone and stay at Balpha's. He is a wonderful host.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa H.

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

Relaxing

The home was as described. We enjoyed our visit very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry N.

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

Pleased

The Cliff House is in the best location in Mentone. It’s a beautiful location and extremely peaceful with one of the best views of Desoto Falls.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charity W.

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

A little piece of Heaven

Beautiful place with beautiful views ! Such a blessing !! The owner was the nicest host . He was very thoughtful and kind down to the fresh flowers in the home . We were blessed in so many ways to stay here !
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula H.

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

A wonderful getaway!

A most enjoyable time - beautiful house and beautiful scenery! We will be going back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anita S.

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

Desoto Falls

Great experience. Perfect view of the falls. We could hear the water at night in our bed. Will go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandy G.

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

Tranquil

The host is amazing! He even had fresh flowers in the home. Our stay was absolutely the most tranquil and perfect place we have ever visited. The sound of the waterfall from the porch was so peaceful. We plan to return again one day!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug H.

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

Lovely stay in gorgeous area

Beautifully decorated and well-equipped, with an exceptional view, this property is a gem! And there are delightful dining experiences minutes away.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Camdin M.

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

Desoto Falls Cabin

Great place, exceptional in all ways. I highly reccomend! We really enjoyed staying there and will be back soon.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

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

Takes Your Breath Away

We spent three wonderful days at Cliff House. The host was amazing. He met us at the property and provided a quick but informative orientation. The property was beautiful with stunning views of Desota Falls. The house was beautifully appointed. My husband has some accessibility issues but everything was on one level except for two steps to get to front porch. We plan to visit again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aubrey S.

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

Last Minute Getaway

Our original vacation was canceled due to inclement weather which led to our discovery of this gem of a home! Everything from the location to the amenities to the hospitality was spot on! Couldn’t have enjoyed it more! The view was phenomenal and the sound of the falls created the perfect ambience to meditate to. We only stayed two nights but are already planning to return! Thanks for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia H.

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

Beautiful home in a lovely location

We enjoyed our stay in the Cliff House and highly recommend this property. The home was very clean and had everything we needed. We spent a lot of time on the screened porch enjoying the view. While the falls were not as full as usual due to a drought, it still was beautiful. Our host was very helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

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

Beautiful relaxing view

We loved our stay at the cliff house! Back screened in porch was amazing to sit in the mornings & evenings. Will definitely stay again! Has a homey feel. Owner was super nice & friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allyson W.

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

Perfection

Relaxing trip with friends. Would love to come back again. House was just simply gorgeous inside, and screened in porch was heaven to sit on listening to the falls.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith D.

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

Beautiful location

Wonderful experience in a beautiful location. One of the best rentals we have ever stayed in.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenda N.

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

Waterfall retreat

The house is even better than the photos. After wanting to stay in this very special and peaceful place it definitely did not disappoint. We do hope to visit again. Our host was very personable and a pleasure.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie A.

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

Impressive

Impressive house with an incredible view of the falls!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

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

Fiends retreat

We love this perfect house. This was our 3rd visit and have already booked our next trip. The view is incredible. The house is clean and has everything you will need to enjoy your stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024