Lazy River Cottage just steps from Desoto Falls on Little River in Mentone, AL

Mentone, Alabama
$480 avg/night
Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 3

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Home Private Vacation Home

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Sleep 10

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Night 2 nights

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Lazy River Cottage is a spacious luxury cottage with beautiful indoor and outdoor water views from almost anywhere on the property. Pick your favorite place to enjoy the outdoor water views from your 30' long covered porch, fire pit, sitting deck, or dock on Little River in Mentone, AL, just steps from Desoto Falls and Desoto Falls Trailhead. From weekend getaways for two to week-long vacations with family and friends, Lazy River Cottage is the perfect place to relax and unwind while making memories to last a lifetime.  Book now and experience your new favorite place to slow down, relax and enjoy time with those you love.

Nestled amongst the beautiful forests and rock formations atop Lookout Mountain, Lazy River Cottage is located in the quaint and extraordinary small town of Mentone, AL.  This area of Dekalb County is home to Desoto State Park, Desoto Falls, and Little River Canyon National Preserve. There are countless trails, waterfalls, and beautiful scenery to enjoy around every corner. 

Follow us at www.littlerivervacay.com or @littlerivervacay on Facebook and Instagram as you prepare for your stay at Lazy River Cottage, your little piece of paradise.

At Lazy River Cottage, enjoy a 32' long covered sitting porch facing Little River, complete with a 5’ porch swing and 4 of your favorite rocking chairs. Lazy River Cottage has three bedrooms and a sleeping loft. There are two large master bedrooms, both with king beds, private master bathrooms, and a wall of windows with beautiful river views, one on each floor. There is a third bedroom upstairs with a queen bed and semi-private bathroom that is shared with a large sleeping loft. The sleeping loft sleeps four with two twin beds, each with trundles. See the bedroom and bathroom floorplan layouts at our website www.littlerivervacay.com. Downstairs is wheelchair friendly, not ADA compliant, with 36 doorways, a ramp from the parking area, and a walk-in oversized shower in the master bedroom on the main floor. The first floor also includes a half bath, a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, multi-cup coffee maker, microwave, island that seats two , dining area that accommodates eight, gas fireplace, and washer and dryer. The fire pit area includes adirondack chairs for enjoying the nights by the river. There is a sitting area by the water with a floating dock perfect for fishing, swimming, or kayaking.

Lazy River Cottage accommodates a maximum of 10 occupants. Each accompanying child is considered a traveler.

NON-SMOKING PROPERTY
NO PETS PERMITTED

Parking for vehicles is on-site. Four Kayaks will be available on property for guest use and require a signed waiver at booking. Additional kayaks and canoes can be rented just steps away at Desoto Falls State Park.

Lazy River Cottage is three miles from the historic town center of Mentone Alabama where restaurants, shopping, banking, and service stations are located. The property is approximately 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. We are about a 2 1/2 hour drive from Atlanta, GA, Birmingham, AL, or Nashville TN, a1 1/2 hour drive from Huntsville, AL, and 45 minutes from Chattanooga, TN.

Look for the Welcome Book at the cottage upon arrival for food, recreation, and amenity information you'll want to know about. Also, follow our blog on www.littlerivervacay.com or @littlerivervacay on Facebook or Instagram for updates on some of our family's favorite food and fun in the Mentone area.

The check-in time is 4 PM and check-out at 11 AM.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Towels
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

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

    4 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Ice Maker Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    3.5 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • THINGS TO DO

    Fishing Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Kayak On Site Kayaking Nearby Mountain Climbing Nearby Rock Climbing Nearby Swimming Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Games
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The Mountains On The River On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. Smoke-free Property Wheelchair Accessible

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 10

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Heather O.

    Submitted Apr 6, 2026

    Stayed Apr 3, 2026

    This property was a perfect 10! This property seems new. It is very clean. It has a nice living area, well furnished bedrooms, and up to date bathrooms. The kitchen was well stocked w/ pots, pans, appliances. I had everything I needed to cook a full Easter dinner. The BEST part about this cabin is the location!! You don’t have to go anywhere to enjoy the outdoors. The hiking trails for Desoto falls are within walking distance. The cabin sits right on the river and provides 4 kyaks. We kayaked for hours on the river. The host is very communicative and helpful. We do VRBO a good bit and this by far has been my favorite property. We will definitely come here again.

  • Nikki S.

    Submitted Mar 29, 2026

    Stayed Mar 27, 2026

    This property is so clean and well appointed. It was perfect for a girlfriends getaway weekend. It is a great location. We hiked, laughed, and snacked all weekend. Would definitely stay here again.

  • Megan L.

    Submitted Mar 25, 2026

    Stayed Mar 21, 2026

    So relaxing and nice being right on the water. Close to hiking and activities.

  • Maggie M.

    Submitted Feb 25, 2026

    Stayed Feb 13, 2026

    Great location - along the river and walkable to some great hikes. House is spacious and fit 8 (plus a toddler) comfortably.

  • Tonya C.

    Submitted Jan 25, 2026

    Stayed Jan 23, 2026

    This home is perfect for large families! It had everything we needed! Our family weekend getaway was ANAZING!

  • Lanea G.

    Submitted Nov 30, 2025

    Stayed Nov 26, 2025

    Our hosts were very welcoming. The cabin was beautiful and just steps from the Desoto Falls. The view of the river was breathtaking. We enjoyed making smores at the fire pit. I highly recommend a stay at The Lazy River Cottage!

  • Josh A.

    Submitted Nov 9, 2025

    Stayed Nov 7, 2025

    This is the 3rd time we have rented this property. Everything is immaculate and the location is perfect. The outdoor area is great for both kids and adults.Will stay again.

  • Claudia R.

    Submitted Nov 2, 2025

    Stayed Oct 30, 2025

    House was amazing, location is incredible. The back yard, porch….. we could have asked for a more perfect home to stay in.

  • Susan F.

    Submitted Oct 29, 2025

    Stayed Oct 23, 2025

    This was a great house to rent while visiting Mentone. The location was perfect for hiking/family time/football watching and indoor/outdoor fireplaces were great. Very comfortable and tasteful interior furnishings and everything was spotless. I imagine the house being on the river would be lots of fun for the warmer months as well. Our family had a wonderful visit.

  • Layne S.

    Submitted Sep 29, 2025

    Stayed Sep 26, 2025

    A very restful weekend!

  • Elizabeth M.

    Submitted Sep 27, 2025

    Stayed Jul 25, 2025

    This is a lovely home on little river. Can't wait to come back again.

  • Kim D.

    Submitted Sep 15, 2025

    Stayed Sep 12, 2025

    Perfect weekend for our annual girls trip!!!

  • Susan B.

    Submitted Sep 8, 2025

    Stayed Sep 5, 2025

    Wonderful property! Our family group enjoyed all aspects of the home: fishing and swimming from the pier, kayaking, fire pit, roaming deer, walking to falls, rocking chair back porch.

  • Jonathan L S.

    Submitted Jun 16, 2025

    Stayed Jun 13, 2025

    We had such a wonderful family time. The cabin is excellent; spacious and well laid out. Coffee on the back porch with its view of Little River is peaceful and relaxing.We paddled upstream, and downstream to Desoto Falls. The water was cold and clean. Some fished, some swam, some of us just sat and enjoyed the outdoors.

  • Jean M.

    Submitted Apr 6, 2025

    Stayed Apr 4, 2025

    We loved the cabin and outside living space! Everything was clean and comfortable! Stefanie is a wonderful host! We will make a plan for a longer stay.

  • Keith G.

    Submitted Mar 25, 2025

    Stayed Mar 23, 2025

    Wish we could have stayed longer. Next time we will make sure we book a longer trip.

  • Gary G.

    Submitted Mar 16, 2025

    Stayed Mar 14, 2025

    Very nice cabin, we enjoyed our stay.

  • Bonnie C.

    Submitted Dec 2, 2024

    Stayed Nov 25, 2024

    My husband and I rented the Lazy River Cottage to host Thanksgiving with our two kids, their spouses and our first grandson. We were there the whole week of Thanksgiving and the cottage was perfect. It’s basically a new house with three bedrooms all with en-suite bathrooms, a loft with two single beds and a large living room. The kitchen was tight for preparing a large Thanksgiving meal, but we made it work. Even cooked a turkey sausage gumbo on Saturday while watching football! The beds weee very comfortable. The cottage is walking distance to the DeSoto Falls which were beautiful. Mentone is just a few minutes away by car and the DeSoto State park is about 10-15 minutes away. It was a great week!

  • Tanya J.

    Submitted Oct 8, 2024

    Stayed Oct 3, 2024

    The property is EXACTLY as pictured and described! A perfect get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday and opportunity to experience peace and tranquility without sacrificing modern conveniences… we really enjoyed some family time! Kayak and fire pit were amazing!

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$477+
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