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Highlights
The great outdoors
Guests love the outdoor space here.
Cue up the fun
One of the few properties with an onsite pool table.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Sleeps 6•2 bedrooms
Popular amenities
Hot tub on site
Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Barbecue grill
Explore the area
Mentone, AL
Cloudmont Ski and Golf Resort
Place, Cloudmont Ski and Golf Resort
8 min drive
DeSoto State Park
Place, DeSoto State Park
9 min drive
DeSoto Falls
Place, DeSoto Falls
10 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area
About this property
"Great Are the Simple Things in Life'' at "Rooks Nook"
"Great Are The Simple Things In Life" No Doubt you will experience this in our Brand New Cabin. You'll find that "Rooks Nook" features many personal touches, from the high-end antique distressed cabinets and furniture. "Rooks Nook" is a spacious 1500 sq. ft. log cabin, where the exposed beams and rustic wavy board siding were cut from pine trees cleared from the lot. The wrap around porch is inviting, with two wooden log swings and rocking chairs, with a black distressed finish. Also features a hot tub deck. Two Bedroom Master upstairs with King Bed, Bathroom upstairs with tile shower, and Heart Shaped Jacuzzi tub. Pool table on Balcony. Bedroom down stairs has a queen Bed, Bathroom across the hall downstairs with 5' tub shower. Sleeper sofa in Living room.
Located just minutes from Desoto State Park, Desoto Falls, Cloudmont Ski & Golf Resort, and Mentone, where you can enjoy shopping in many of the antique shops, also offering a variety of foods. Member of Dekalb County Tourist Association.
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Mentone
Mentone is home to this cabin. Fort Payne Depot Museum and Dekalb Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Fort Payne Boom Town Historic District and Fort Payne Main Street Historic District. The Gourdie Shop and Dekalb County VFW Agricultural Fairgrounds are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
Cloudmont Ski and Golf Resort - 8 min drive - 4.5 km
DeSoto State Park - 9 min drive - 4.5 km
DeSoto Falls - 10 min drive - 5.2 km
Mentone Town Hall - 12 min drive - 8.2 km
Eagle Nest - 12 min drive - 8.6 km
Restaurants
The Hatter Cafe - 15 min drive
Mi Casita Mexican Restaurant - 20 min drive
Wildflower Cafe - 11 min drive
Tigers Inn - 13 min drive
Rib Shak - 17 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is "Great Are the Simple Things in Life'' at "Rooks Nook" pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at "Great Are the Simple Things in Life'' at "Rooks Nook"?
As of 19 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at "Great Are the Simple Things in Life'' at "Rooks Nook" on 1 Sept 2026 start from £310, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at "Great Are the Simple Things in Life'' at "Rooks Nook"?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at "Great Are the Simple Things in Life'' at "Rooks Nook"?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at "Great Are the Simple Things in Life'' at "Rooks Nook"?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is "Great Are the Simple Things in Life'' at "Rooks Nook" located?
Situated in Mentone, this cabin is within 3 miles (5 km) of Cloudmont Ski and Golf Resort, DeSoto State Park and DeSoto Falls. Lost Falls Trailhead and Mentone Town Hall are also within 6 miles (10 km).
About the host
Your host
Hello: We are Kevin & Cynthia Rooks. Kevin grew up in this area, Lived in Tennessee for 15 yrs then returned to this area. Cynthia was born in upstate New York, the family moved to West Alabama when she was 9 yrs old because her mother hated the cold. We meet in 1989 and were married in 1990. We,ve been self employed all those years, and have been able to work together,in the Custom Cabinet industry, we enjoy being able assist our customers in design and color selection of their custom cabinets.
Why they chose this property
We chose to build in Mentone, because for one, we LOVE the Mountains and always vacationed in the mountains, in East Tennessee or out West. Mentone is very beautiful all seasons and has so much to offer, for that that quite get-away, so I coined the phrase "GREAT ARE THE SIMPLE THINGS IN LIFE". And I really beleive that the simple things in life are the most enjoyable. I,ve always wanted to build my own cabin since I've been in the construction industry, this helped me to design and built the cabin, and with Cynthia's input on the color skeam it was a very enjoyable project, in which we put many personal touches for your enjoyment.
What makes this property unique
There are many things we enjoy about our cabin Rooks Nook most in the decor. Take notice of the Exposed Beams which were Sawn from Pine Trees cut off the lot itself, these were sawn by a local Saw Man which brought his Portable Saw mill onto the lot and sawed the Beams on site. The Log walls came from North Carolina (not a kit) Each room has a Beadboard plank wainscoat which has a painted distressed finish, the Balcony Railings are Black Rubbed Distressed finish, the Kitchen is a Pine Cabinet with a Green distressed finish, and Red Knobs. All the furniture pieces were custom designed & built by our shop. There is a Pool table on the Balcony, Tile shower & Heart Shaped Jacuzzi in the Master Bath. Hot Tub & Rockers & Swings on the wrap around porch, Just relax and enjoy your self. We hope you get as much enjoyment from your stay as we do. And remember "GREAT ARE THE SIMPLE THINGS IN LIFE"
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