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

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THE FINEST LOCATION in MENTONE, ALABAMA
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ATOP LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN
View of falls from any room & porch
Cottage view from driveway
Early fall at Cliff House - No finer venue in Mentone.
Screen porch inside overlooking falls & canyon

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Blue Room

1 Queen Bed

Green Room

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Blue Room Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Green Room

Toilet · Shower only

Half Bath

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Luxury cabin 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.

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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.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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About the area

Mentone

Located in Mentone, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. 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 power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cave exploring and ecotours.
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Mentone, AL

What's nearby

  • DeSoto Falls - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • DeSoto State Park - 16 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Cloudland Canyon State Park - 36 min drive - 58.2 km
  • Weiss Lake - 43 min drive - 62.6 km
  • Berry College - 59 min drive - 80.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hatter Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Craigsmere - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Lookout Restaurant - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Wildflower Cafe - ‬8 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 523 out of 526 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 526 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 526 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 526 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 526 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louanne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything about this place was simply lovely ! So enjoyed our visit with Balpha. And, it was great, knowing he was right next door !
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gwen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic views! Lovely home!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Glenda L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home and view are beautiful! The host was very welcoming. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elise C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location. Very relaxing! Host, Balpha, was very friendly and always available for any questions!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paige N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host! Wonderful views and everything was exactly as advertised! We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you're looking for a house in Mentone - just choose this one -you'll be glad you did! The covered porch on the back and the deck overlooking the waterfall were perfect and incredibly peaceful. The living and kitchen area seemed bigger than the online pictures could show. Mentone area was very chill and relaxing. Already planning when we can return.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
No less than perfection!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host is wonderful. House is lovely and view spectacular!! Kitchen and bathrooms were well stocked! Even had fresh flowers in the dining area. We loved it and will definitely come back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Amazing!!I have stayed all across America,This my favorite place!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brianna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway for our family!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

TERRI N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our 4th time staying at the Canyon Cliff House. The view and roar of the waterfall from the cabin is always mesmerizing. We also crack the bedroom window just a little at night for the best sleep ever. The cabin is well stocked, always very clean and comfortable with waterfall views from almost every room. The two bedrooms are identical and at opposite ends which is perfect for two couples. Screened porch is very comfy with plenty of seating. The host is wonderful and always so gracious! We’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

KYNA S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful home in a beautiful location with a perfect host.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Charles P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very welcoming and quick with a response with any questions
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was amazing, the view is unbeatable and the cabin lived up to the "luxury" name.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Erin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely love The Cliff House!!!Everything was great!! There is nothing we would change about our stay (except to stay longer :/).Balpha is a wonderful host, house is very beautiful and it is in a great area.Can’t wait to go again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

DeLisa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view of Desoto Falls. Very relaxing stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dena M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As always, checkin was simple and the accommodations were first class!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gayla C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at The Cliff House. The Host was very sweet and not only did he answer all our questions, he gave excellent advice on restaurants and activities. Waking up and falling asleep listening to DeSoto Falls was magical. The Cliff House had everything we needed for our stay and we will never forget that view.
A gorgeous sunrise.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

George B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful experience and location. Just what we needed after a hard couple months. Looking forward to make new reservations in the future
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sheri M.

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Wonderful Stay

I adore everything about this cabin. Only VRBO I’ve booked more than once.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

kelly W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful mini vacation, from the minute we arrived until we left. Balpha was waiting to welcome us and explain all the little things that host usual fail to explain. The house was lovely throughout, the view was spectacular and the experience was one of the best we have ever had. I highly recommend Cliff House.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved our stay at Cliff House! The home was spotless, well stocked, and instantly felt like home.We booked it for the view of DeSoto Falls—and WOW, it delivered. The view is truly breathtaking. Sitting on the porch listening to the falls never got old…we could’ve stayed there all day.You can walk to multiple trails with different vantage points of the falls, which made exploring super easy and fun.The location is convenient, and the home is easy to access. Balpha, the owner, greeted us on arrival and couldn’t have been nicer. You can tell he truly loves sharing this special place.We visited in March, so some restaurants were still closed, but we didn’t mind. We grabbed a few things at the Dollar General and enjoyed sandwiches at the house (because honestly, you won’t want to leave that view anyway). We did find a great spot recommended by Balpha—New Tiger's Inn Restaurant—and ended up going twice! Check out their daily specials on Facebook.If you’re looking for a peaceful, scenic getaway, this is it. We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great views and amenities. The screened in porch was incredible. You could hear the waterfall. It was very prac
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ben B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location. Very well maintained and equiped. Extremely clean! Fabulous view! Loved it!Will go again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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