Enjoy incredible sunsets!

Mentone, Alabama
$219 avg/night
Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

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.

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  • Feature Features
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  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • SKI

    Close To Skiing
  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Charcoal Grill Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Cave Exploring Nearby Fishing Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Swimming Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The Mountains
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Susie H.

    Submitted May 25, 2026

    Stayed May 22, 2026

    This is our second stay at Chestnut Oaks & we will be back. The back porch is our favorite place. It’s so quiet & peaceful. It feels like you’re in a treehouse. We relaxed after going to see the waterfalls at DeSoto State Park & Little River Canyon. The cottage was very clean & the bed in the master bedroom is very comfortable. Susan is a great host! Thank you!! We will see you soon!!

  • Anne B.

    Submitted May 25, 2026

    Stayed May 14, 2026

    Clean, comfortable, calming, charming.

  • Daniel M.

    Submitted May 14, 2026

    Stayed Mar 13, 2026

    Fantastic cabin in a beautiful location. Booking, check-in, and check-out processes were the smoothest I've ever experienced for this kind of accommodation. Communication with the host was easy and responses were received quickly. Highly recommend!

  • Leslie M.

    Submitted May 11, 2026

    Stayed Apr 30, 2026

    We have stayed here many times and will return again soon!

  • Laurel W.

    Submitted Apr 26, 2026

    Stayed Apr 20, 2026

    Lovely place! A few notes.-Beds are very nice--definitely not just old beds that they threw in there -Bring your own laundry detergent-The view makes the whole place worth it-The area is a bit remote, so we decided not to go out after dark (just so that we didn't have to worry about finding our way back)-Air conditioner works great, we had good cell signal, it's away from civilization so the wifi is understandably slow-If there's any special kitchen tools you like, bring them. They have basics. -Tap water tastes okay and the ice machine works well. -We liked that it had plenty of towels. -Very clean, you don't need to worry about this. Thanks for a great stay!

  • Charity K.

    Submitted Apr 26, 2026

    Stayed Apr 17, 2026

    This cabin was perfect for a spur of the moment wedding anniversary trip! Everything was very clean and cozy. The sunsets were amazing! Everythin was exactly as described! We look forward to staying here again!

  • Linda S.

    Submitted Apr 16, 2026

    Stayed Apr 8, 2026

    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!

  • Carey H.

    Submitted Mar 19, 2026

    Stayed Mar 5, 2026

    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.

  • Kayla B.

    Submitted Feb 8, 2026

    Stayed Feb 6, 2026

    Enjoyed our stay! Highly recommend Chestnut Oaks! We will be back!

  • Mary M N.

    Submitted Dec 7, 2025

    Stayed Nov 13, 2025

    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!

  • Leslie M.

    Submitted Dec 6, 2025

    Stayed Nov 17, 2025

    Fantastic stay as always! Beautiful views with a relaxing setting.

  • Linda B.

    Submitted Nov 30, 2025

    Stayed Nov 26, 2025

    Such a cozy house in a lovely setting.

  • Michelle C.

    Submitted Nov 30, 2025

    Stayed Nov 28, 2025

    The property was immaculate and very clean. The view was astonishingly beautiful!

  • Janet P.

    Submitted Nov 14, 2025

    Stayed Nov 9, 2025

    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.

  • Roger T.

    Submitted Nov 9, 2025

    Stayed Nov 2, 2025

    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!

  • Kathy D.

    Submitted Oct 31, 2025

    Stayed Oct 27, 2025

    Nothing to say that hasn’t already been said. Reviews are spot on!

  • Shawn M.

    Submitted Oct 27, 2025

    Stayed Oct 23, 2025

    The cabin was amazing and cozy! Loved the view from the porch! We had everything we needed to make the stay wonderful.

  • Mike D.

    Submitted Oct 25, 2025

    Stayed Oct 20, 2025

    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.

  • Gerry H.

    Submitted Oct 8, 2025

    Stayed Oct 2, 2025

    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!

  • robbin T.

    Submitted Oct 1, 2025

    Stayed Sep 26, 2025

    The cabin met all of our needs. Loved the porch and rocking chairs.

  • Tim G.

    Submitted Sep 21, 2025

    Stayed Sep 19, 2025

    Location was great overlooking the valley and seeing some wildlife, very quiet neighborhood. Definitely would stay here again.

  • Susie H.

    Submitted Sep 8, 2025

    Stayed Aug 29, 2025

    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!

  • Georgia A.

    Submitted Aug 11, 2025

    Stayed Aug 7, 2025

    Beautiful location. Third time to stay at Chestnut Oaks

  • Mike D.

    Submitted Jul 7, 2025

    Stayed Jul 4, 2025

    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.

  • KATHY S.

    Submitted Jun 26, 2025

    Stayed Jun 19, 2025

    Enjoyed! Very relaxing! Recommend for a quiet getaway!

  • Lydia W.

    Submitted Jun 15, 2025

    Stayed Jun 13, 2025

    Great place to stay! Clean and comfortable!

  • FELIKS K.

    Submitted Jun 1, 2025

    Stayed May 30, 2025

    Very clean and organized.

  • Jeth A.

    Submitted May 27, 2025

    Stayed May 24, 2025

    Not a bad thing to say about this cabin. House was clean. Had everything we needed. Loved the porch. Check in was a breeze and we were even allowed to check in early since we got in town a couple of hours early. We spent time at DeSoto Falls and hiked some trails around the State Park. Mentone is such a great little town. Would stay here again.

  • Amelia L.

    Submitted May 24, 2025

    Stayed May 20, 2025

    This was our second stay at this cabin…as before, it is very clean, has a beautiful view, is conveniently located, and very comfy…the beds are comfortable & the kitchen has what you need…we are 2 women 60 so we love that it’s one floor and close to everything we wanted to visit…I do have 2 suggestions to improve the property…one is to provide a keurig coffee machine…I’m sure other guests would love it as well…the other is to update the television to provide something other than Dish reception…the first night, there were terrible storms & our area was under a tornado warning…we could not get a local channel at all so we were clueless as to what the weather was doing in our area…we eventually lost television reception & spent some time in the hall bathroom because we were unsure exactly what was headed our way…these suggestions are not a criticism—just ways that improvements could be made on a nearly perfect property…thank you for letting us share this beautiful spot…hopefully we’ll return in the future.

  • Berta D.

    Submitted May 4, 2025

    Stayed May 1, 2025

    This cabin is awesome! It is immaculate and well laid out with two bedrooms and two baths. There is a great porch overlooking the valley. Though our intention was to visit Mentone and De Soto State Park, we did neither, instead staying at the cabin and enjoying the solitude and scenery. We will definitely stay here again when we're in the area.

  • Marlys A.

    Submitted Feb 23, 2025

    Stayed Feb 16, 2025

    What a great place to relax and enjoy the view. This place is great, quiet, warm, very clean and comfortable. We love the area and the cabin is an ideal place. We would love to stay again.

  • Pamela B.

    Submitted Jan 1, 2025

    Stayed Dec 29, 2024

    We loved the cottage immediately! It was spacious and well appointed! We would stay here again!

  • Rita C.

    Submitted Dec 30, 2024

    Stayed Dec 20, 2024

    My husband and I have stayed at this property numerous times. As I grew up in area, it’s such a familiar place for me. The cabin perfectly clean and plenty of items for our stay. We love staying here and our family come to visit just love it! Thank you for such a wonderful place for us to stay at my hometown area!

  • Theresa C.

    Submitted Dec 30, 2024

    Stayed Dec 27, 2024

    Cabin as so cozy and well equipped. We had a lovely stay with our family. Scenery off the wrap around porch was awesone!. A visit to DeSoto Falls was well worth the trip!I want to go back!

  • Corrie T.

    Submitted Dec 3, 2024

    Stayed Nov 28, 2024

    The location of this property is perfect! You cant get a better view anywhere! The home was welcoming, cozy and fully stocked for all our needs. We would have enjoyed relaxing on the porch much more if the weather had not turned so cold, but inside was the perfect temp. There are lots to see and do outdoors nearby. The host was very responsive when I reached out with questions. We look forward to returning any time of year.

  • Ashley L.

    Submitted Nov 28, 2024

    Stayed Nov 25, 2024

    We stayed here close to family for Thanksgiving. It was wonderful! The property was clean and well supplied. The view is beautiful!

  • Christian B.

    Submitted Nov 25, 2024

    Stayed Nov 8, 2024

    Easy communication with property owner, cabin as described and very cozy and clean.

  • Tim B.

    Submitted Nov 22, 2024

    Stayed Nov 18, 2024

    From the moment we drove into the driveway, we were amazed at the cottage and the view. It was our first vacation in over 3 years. The cottage was beautiful, clean, and exceeded our expectation! The view over the valley was unbelievable! We will definitely be coming back! The only disappointment was having to leave and go back home....... Our Host was great !!!

  • Kristen L.

    Submitted Nov 12, 2024

    Stayed Oct 26, 2024

    We picked this place for a short trip and ultimately had a great time. We got to see the fall foilage. It was also cozy with the gas heater and chilly night temps. We even went trick or treating at nearby Desoto State Park. Hope to come again!

  • LISA S.

    Submitted Nov 8, 2024

    Stayed Nov 6, 2024

    I looked at all the excellent reviews people left before I booked this house and thought we’ll try it and see. It can’t be as good as all that. BUT IT WAS! The location is perfect. It was so clean. Everything you need was in the kitchen. The view was amazing! We will definitely stay again and have no problem recommending this cabin to our friends!

  • Kathy G.

    Submitted Nov 6, 2024

    Stayed Nov 2, 2024

    I had stayed at this cute little house a couple of years ago with 3 friends. Wanted to show my husband the area, so one of my friends and I brought him along this time. The house is in a great location, it has beautiful views and most importantly, it is easy to access for people with limited mobility. (My friend and husband both deal with spinal stenosis) Loved our stay and highly recommend!

  • Debbie T.

    Submitted Oct 21, 2024

    Stayed Oct 15, 2024

    This is our 2nd trip to this cabin with these same friends. We just love it! Now it feels like our cabin and we are already planning our next adventure there.

  • Angie M.

    Submitted Oct 7, 2024

    Stayed Oct 4, 2024

    Had an amazing stay. The cabin was perfect. Very relaxing and peaceful

  • Janice M.

    Submitted Oct 3, 2024

    Stayed Sep 30, 2024

    It was a precious place. It was spotless, the view was beautiful, and it was just like the picture. We will definitely visit again.

  • Donna S.

    Submitted Sep 22, 2024

    Stayed Sep 19, 2024

    Enjoyed our time was very nice beds were great such a guit area!!

  • Submitted Sep 15, 2024

    Stayed Sep 10, 2024

    The cabin was a great place to enjoy some quiet time away from everything. It was very peaceful. We enjoyed sitting on the back porch and enjoying the view. Cabin was just right for what we were looking for on our trip. First trip there and would stay at this cabin again.

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