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

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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathrooms121 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Mentone, AL
  • Cloudmont Ski and Golf Resort
    7 min drive
  • DeSoto State Park
    17 min drive
  • Magnolia Joe's
    6 min drive
  • Rome, GA (RMG-Richard B. Russell Regional)
    54 min drive

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About the area

Mentone

Located in Mentone, this cottage is on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Cloudmont Ski and Golf Resort and The Gourdie Shop. .This cottage is 5.6 mi (9 km) from DeSoto State Park and 6.2 mi (10 km) from Lost Falls Trailhead.

What's nearby

  • Cloudmont Ski and Golf Resort - 7 min drive
  • The Gourdie Shop - 14 min drive
  • DeSoto State Park - 17 min drive
  • Lost Falls Trailhead - 20 min drive
  • Little River Canyon National Preserve - 35 min drive

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

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.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
This smoke-free cottage features ecotours nearby, rock climbing nearby, and cave exploring nearby. Recreational activities include hiking/biking trails nearby, kayaking nearby, and mountain biking nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Susan Collins

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels
  • Ice maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

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

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

Things to do

  • Snow sports gear
  • Kayaking on site
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Cave exploring nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 1300 sq ft (121 sq m)

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

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

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sonia M., Woodstock , AL

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Whitney H., Meridianville

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Laura C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Teresa O.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Steven B., Madison, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Charity W., Arley, AL

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Anita S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Teresa H.

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

10/10 Excellent

KYNA S.

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

Jerry N., Columbus, MS

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Andrea B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peak fall color!
We were blessed with beautiful colors and a small but visible and audible waterfall experience. Location, location location! And a nice place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Aubrey S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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

Paula H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Allyson W., Dayton, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Lisa P., Madison, MS

Liked: Cleanliness
Best View Possible
We always choose this property because it has a beautiful view of the falls from every room. It’s well maintained and comfortable and the screened in porch overlooking the falls is priceless. There’s nothing better than relaxing to the sound of the falls!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie A.

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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Terrie J.

Liked: Cleanliness
A little piece of heaven
It was very relaxing and very breathtaking Like a little piece of heaven on earth Thank you so much
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregg T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Extraordinary property with a unique view
This property is beautifully designed and executed, with excellent design, many thoughtful touches, and stunning views. The screened-in porch is an oasis. The view of DeSoto Falls is simply incredible. And the host is an extraordinary person, who made our stay better at every turn. Hard to imagine a better experience; we will return as soon as we are able.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

ed g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Better than advertised.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenda N.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Stephanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Danika H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another birthday getaway
This is my second time choosing the waterfall house to celebrate my birthday.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024