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Alice’s Acres

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Dining
Bathroom
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Living Room 1

2 Double Sofa Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area

About this property

Alice’s Acres

About this space
Relax with the whole family at this peaceful, private & newly renovated farmhouse, surrounded by beautiful views of Lookout Mountain and green forests. Take in all that nature has to offer of this large home situated on 4 acres that sleeps up to 14 comfortably. Centrally located between Fort Payne and Mentone it is a quick drive to DeSoto State Park and Little River Canyon for those seeking outdoor adventure! We also love to host out of town workers. Make our place your home away from home.
The space
Since we are located on 4 private acres there is much room outside to have fun and explore. A nice fire pit for relaxing around a fire with family and friends. Enjoy a 12 foot x 60 foot back patio with comfy furniture and outdoor dining. Full kitchen with all new appliances. Super spacious living room with three comfy couches for lounging.
Other things to note
Our home is situated on 4 private acres. To access our house you will drive down 1/3 of a mile on a maintained dirt road. My father-in-law lives in the garage apartment attached to the home. He has his own indoor/outdoor space as well as his own private entrance.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3429228vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Mentone

Located in Mentone, this holiday home is in a rural area. Fort Payne Depot Museum and Dekalb Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include The Gourdie Shop and Dekalb County VFW Agricultural Fairgrounds. Dekalb VFW Agricultural Fairgrounds and Alabama Fan Club and Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and mountain biking.
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Map
Valley Head, AL

What's nearby

  • Valley Head Town Park - 3 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Mentone Town Hall - 6 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Eagle Nest - 7 min drive - 9.0 km
  • DeSoto Falls - 9 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Cloudmont Ski and Golf Resort - 11 min drive - 9.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hatter Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Craigsmere - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Mi Casita Mexican Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Wildflower Cafe - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Alice’s Acres pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Alice’s Acres?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Alice’s Acres?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Alice’s Acres?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Alice’s Acres located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Valley Head Town Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Mentone Town Hall and Eagle Nest. DeSoto State Park and DeSoto Falls are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clifton G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family friendly very nice property
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jan 2026
Thank you for staying with us. Glad you enjoyed your stay
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Communication was great! The house is exactly as described and very nice. It was comfortable and in a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Feb 2026
Thank you for your kind review. Please stay again if you are in this area.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hal S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is private and the family room is very spacious. The host is very responsive to requests.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Dec 2025
Thank you for your positive response - would love to host your group again
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shana O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is beautiful inside and out. Perfect place for my family to take a short break on our road trip. It was clean, well maintained and had everything we needed. Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Dec 2025
Thank you! Please stay with us again if the need arises.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very kind and the house was stocked with everything we could have needed!!It was a very clean and spacious house.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Dec 2025
Thank you for your kind words
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a fabulous Thanksgiving weekend at this location. It is a beautiful property with lots of room for the kids to run, the adults to play the annual Thanksgiving football game and for us to use the provided firewood on the great fire pit area. Hope to visit again
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jay J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Dec 2025
Thank you for your kind words
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay ! Only there to sleep and shower but was well maintained! The beds were very comfortable and all slept well!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Dec 2025
Thank you for the positive review
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jayde L.

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

Our stay!

Alice's acres is the perfect place for anyone needing to get away for a little bit!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aja B.

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

Cute and peaceful.

It was a sweet home to stay in. Tom was very kind and helpful. We really enjoyed our time together there. We hope to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Dec 2025
Thank you for your kind words
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Betsy R.

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

Great place to stay!

Everything about it was fantastic! They had toys, art supplies, lots of space inside & outside! We had a great visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley W.

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

Family gathering

Communication from host was great and they allowed early check in which was very gracious! The property was clean and very cozy. Loved our stay. Would definitely book again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Corrie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This quiet property was just the vacation away we needed. The large living room provided plenty of space or our big family. The 3 full size sofas around the big screen TV was perfect for cheering Tigers football on Saturday night. I enjoyed every morning rocking on the front porch watching my 5 granddaughters play and enjoying the mountain breezes, birdsong and train whistles. The back deck had plenty of seating for everyone to enjoy the evenings together and watch the stars.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Dec 2025
So glad you enjoyed your stay
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob V.

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

VanRaden Thanksgiving

Very much enjoyed our stay!!!! House is clean and comfortable. Set up very nicely for a large family (there were 13 of us). Beautiful area!!! Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerry O.

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

Great stay.

We were only in town one day for a wedding but the property was perfect. Very clean inside and peaceful outside. Would definitely recommend the stay, especially if you have the extra time to enjoy the fire pit and the grill. Host was extremely responsive and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Summer E.

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

Home away from home!

It was such a nice property. The home was well equipped and furnished with everything we needed for our stay. Plenty of room for our party of 8. The Mountain View from the deck was beautiful!! Would recommend and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joyce M.

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

Wonderful weekend!

All guests had a wonderful time. Everything was provided. Very clean and organized. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dyanna G.

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

Peaceful

Stunning peaceful getaway
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly Brooke N.

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

Perfect for a family!

We really enjoyed our stay at Alices Acres! We loved that it was quite and secluded. It was perfect for our family of 10 and had everything we needed. It was like home away from home. We will definitely be returning
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jul 2023
I am so glad you enjoyed your stay. We would love to host you and your family again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison B.

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

Short stay

While we had just a short stay, we took advantage of the many sites to see...the waterfalls, park, and enjoyed dinner at Wildflowers! The house was very well accommodated and we even had some nice conversations with the father-in-law. We will enjoy staying there again, should we have the opportunity.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy F.

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

Delightful Visit

The house was very comfortable. It was 9 degrees one night and we were never cold! Lots of extra touches for a worry free, enjoyable stay. We enjoyed the fire pit and watching the herd of deer in the backyard. Would definitely book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Dec 2025
So glad you enjoyed your stay
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie C.

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

Doesn’t get any better than this!!

The property was perfect!! Super nice & very clean. Tonya was very responsive & made sure we had everything we needed plus. It was my daughter’s 18th birthday & Tonya even left her a little surprise. Thank you so much for sharing your property with us!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael P.

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

Lovely Location

The house was comfortable and decorated invitingly. It served as a perfect place to visit Mentone, Desoto Falls, Little River Canyon, and Chattanooga. We were only there a couple of evenings. But it had plenty of yard space and a lovely deck to enjoy the outdoors. Lovely mountain backdrop. It’s kind of in the country. But it’s easy to find. Just be prepared to drive slowly on a short gravel road with significant potholes. The host responds quickly to any communication. Overall a great value for the listing price.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kim W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is an older home, cute and inviting with little extras placed out for guests like a craft drawer, snacks, and even toothbrushes if you forgot yours. The property is large with plenty of space to catch a ball or enjoy a fire. The bottom of the description states that the father in law lives in the home, in his own area. Make sure you know that. I neglected to read that small bit and was quite surprised that someone was there on our arrival. The door locks to the house from the inside, but the front door is only a keypad, so we didn't feel great about this, but it was my fault. It's worth noting that we had no issues that arose from this while we were there. So, the reason for 3 stars is really because of the beds. They're in desperate need of upgrading. They are very old, extremely loud and squeaky, waking us with every tiny movement and so uncomfortable. Plus, when we stripped the beds for cleaning (which was a requirement on leaving), the mattress protectors were filthy and torn up. It was gross. Everything else was just fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Dec 2025
The home was completely renovated 2 1/2 years ago. It’s standard for short term rental homes to use a key pad for entry. Just as safe as a key. We did not hide the fact that our father lives in the connecting apartment. We have never had an issue with him living there. You are the one and only person who has ever complained of the beds. We checked the mattress covers after you checked out and they were not as you described. Guess you enjoy making negative reviews.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

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

Great Getaway

Highly recommend Alice's Acres! My friend and I were supposed to be camping with our spouses in our RVs at De Soto State Park. We had a large group of friends also camping with us. Unfortunately, our husbands and and RVs couldn't make it, so we made the best of it by renting this VRBO. It exceeded our expectations. Very cute on the outside with a large yard, firepit with seating area, a new deck out back, and nicely renovated on the inside. The attention to detail did not go unnoticed! Well stocked toiletries and amenities like paper towels, pods for the dishwasher, and dish soap. Being able to bring our pups was essential to our stay. Without that we would not have been able to come. Thank you for accommodating our 4-legged kids!!! The only thing that would have made it better for us due to our situation, was if they were a little closer to the park and the dirt road had a few less potholes. LOL! Nothing that would stop us from recommending this place or rebooking if we had it to do all over again. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

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