Cliff House overlooking Desoto Falls in Mentone, AL Central Time Zone
- cottage1300 sq. ft.
- Sleeps: 4
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Half Baths: 1
- Min Stay: 2 nights
“Cliff House”, the spectacular view in Mentone, a cliff hanger experience
Bedrooms
Blue Room
Green Room
Queen size beds in each bedroom each with private bath and closets
Amenities
Featured
- Air Conditioning
- Heater
- TV
- No Smoking
- Satellite or cable
- Washer & Dryer
- Parking
- Internet
- Fireplace
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 2, Half Baths: 1
- Half BathToiletOne of kind with window facing Desoto Falls
- Green RoomToilet, showerIn wall ironing board/2 large double door closets
- Blue Room BathroomToilet, shower
- Showers in each bathroom
Safety features
- Exterior lighting
- Carbon-monoxide detector
- Fire extinguisher
- Smoke detector
Location Type
- MountainLookout Mountain southern most extent of Appalachian Mountains. The Little River National Park Preserve is 20 minutes and the Cumberland Ridge Crockford-Pigeon Mountain GA Wildlife Refuge is 30 miles.
- RuralPaved main county road to Desoto Falls and adjacent gravel road to property. Very quiet isolated natural area with no crowds or congestion within miles.
- Village3 miles to Mentone, AL on Lookout Mountain. Please note that although Mentone is very near the Georgia state line we observe Central Time.
- WaterfrontFalls basin 120 feet below with walking trail to basin on state park property
- RiverThe Little River begins and ends on Lookout Mountain and courses approximately 26 mi through The Little River Canyon National Preserve. Kayaking with some portage to the Little River Falls
- Lake ViewAbove Desoto Falls
- Mountain ViewCanyon Rim above Little River and adjacent to Desoto State Park. Property sits on a cliff overlooking the Little River and Desoto Falls viewed from the house.
- Ocean View
- Water ViewOverlooking Desoto Falls 120 feet above the basin of the falls.
General
- TelephoneA microcell module provides full cell coverage from Verizon automatically when entering Cliff House without password. Calls from other vendors are possible by enabling WiFi calling in phone setting
- Air ConditioningCentral
- HeatingGas
- Linens Provided
- Washing MachineTop load in separate laundry room
- Clothes DryerElectric
- FireplaceGas
- ParkingParking on site for two cars only in designated spaces. Additional parking at street for day guests
- InternetWiFi in all rooms with access provided at check-in There is no charge for WiFi.
- Towels Provided
- Wireless Internet
- Iron & Board
- Hair Dryer
- Paper Towels
- Toilet Paper
- Living Room
Kitchen
- DishwasherWaist height
- RefrigeratorFrench door With icemaker
- Stove4 burner gas cooktop with overcounter vent
- OvenElectric
- Microwave
- Grill
- Coffee MakerMulti cup coffee maker with filter Filters provided
- Toaster
- Blender
- Ice Maker
- Pantry Items
- Dishes & Utensils
- KitchenFully opened to great room with state of the art appliances. Out door grill (see details under “Outdoor Features”)
- Kettle
Dining
- Seating for 8 people
- Dining Area
- DiningSeparate area in great room with view of the Falls and table can be extended to seat 8
Entertainment
- Television65 inch Sony non glare Smart TV with apps for movie streaming... An accessory HDMI cable is provided.
- Satellite/CableCable with extended channels, sports (ESPN, MLB, SEC) channels and music channels
Outside
- BalconyAdjacent to screen porch
- Kayak/CanoeBoat launch for kayaks and canoes is above Desoto Falls in the State Park. Rentals on site available.
- Porch/Veranda
- Deck/PatioFacing water falls Fixed griil on concrete deck for gas grilling. No grilling from wooden deck.
- Ski & SnowboardSingle slope (man made snow ) within 2 mi of Cliff House
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessibleBeds and terrain not suitable for young children
Notes
- Four panel sliding Scenic doors can open the great room to the screened porch overlooking cliff edge facing the falls. Clear vinyl North Solar shades can be lowered for a 3 season enclosed porch or protect from the wind/rain.
Policies
Cancellation Policy
- 100% refund if you cancel at least 30 days before check-in.
- 50% refund (minus the service fee) if you cancel at least 14 days before check-in.
- No refund if you cancel less than 14 days before check-in.
Damage and Incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.
House Rules
No pets - Not allowed. No exceptions. Not allowed. No exceptions.
No events - Entertainment of 8-10 day guests acceptableEntertainment of 8-10 day guests acceptable
No smoking - Cliff House is a NON SMOKING PROPERTYCliff House is a NON SMOKING PROPERTY
Max guests: 4 (sleeps up to 4 adults) - Not suitable for young children. Not suitable for young children.
Minimum age of primary renter: 25 - For primary adult renter byFor primary adult renter by
- Gas fireplace must be OFF when leaving house or retiring in the evening.
- MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY 4 NO exceptions and arrival with more than 4 persons will void rental contract and forfeiture. Parking for 2 vehicles.. Late check
- No firearms permitted on the property Susan Collins is a licensed RE Agent with Mentone Properties, LLC
Cleaning practices
Check in and check out with no person-to-person contact
Cleaned with disinfectant
Minimum 1-day vacancy between guest stays
Map
Hosted by Susan Collins
Ask a questionAbout Susan Collins
Cliff House was constructed in 2017 on the brow cliff overlooking Desoto Falls on property owned by our family since 1945. Cliff House was developed with vacationers in mind specifically as a retreat for spiritual reflection, and as an offering for others to experience this spectacular natural wonder. Cliff House is a single floor home with both bedrooms in gables on opposite ends of the house. The estate includes The Cliff House finished in 2017 and our newest offering Canyon Falls Cottage a woodland cottage with two bedrooms on separate floors and private baths. This cottage was designed without architectural barriers Impeding wheelchair access. and a handicap transfer first floor shower. This cottage is available to accommodate additional guests when reserved at the time Cliff House is rented or available as an independent rental. The cottage is on this website with locator number 1335112. If wishing to rent both, availability calendars for both properties must be viewed simultaneously and show availability for dates requested. The two must then be reserved separately.
Susan Collins purchased this cottage in 1945
Why Susan Collins chose Mentone
Because there is no other like “Cliff House”. “FEEL the MAGIC” of your vacation rental immediately on arrival. It is without equal and one spectacular place of a lifetime, all in Mentone, Alabama. You will be beckoned back to “Cliff House” year after year.
What makes this cottage unique
The Cliff House is an elegant cabin with magnificent views of Desoto Falls from every room in the house. Our pictures cannot possibly convey the peaceful serenity awaiting you at this ancient site on Lookout Mountain, a truly spiritual experience.
- Languages:
- english, french