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Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Convertible bed(s)

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Enjoy incredible sunsets!

Whether you come to relax, browse through quaint shops, or explore the natural beauty of Mentone, Chestnut Oaks is the perfect getaway for you.
Our cottage, nestled on the west brow of Lookout Mountain between the historic town of Mentone and Desoto State Park, has a wrap-a-round porch with rockers to enjoy the breathtaking view.
Even though our cottage is equipped with satellite TV which means you won't miss your favorite ball game in the fall, most of you will leave it off to enjoy your restful surroundings. The large porch is the perfect place to enjoy the cool shade of the trees in the summer and colorful fall. The winter months reveal the beauty of the valley below and the ridges in the distance.
Family, friends, or just the two of you can enjoy the rustic pine paneled 'gathering room' where you can read books, play cards or board games, watch TV, or cook up something is the fully equipped kitchen. On a chilly day enjoy a fire in the gas log stove on the stone hearth. There is a small stone patio with a charcoal grill for your cookouts.
The two bedrooms each have a queen sized bed with linens and warm comforts. Each room has storage space in chest of drawers and good closet space. The sofa opens to sleep two if needed. The two bathrooms are equipped with towels and tissue.
The cottage is located 4.6 miles from downtown Mentone and 2 miles from Desoto State Park. Some of the many activities available for you include incredible water falls, hiking, horseback riding at the Dude Ranch and golf at Lil Mole Run. Go to Desoto State park or the Canyon Center for more information on events provided.
If you don't want to cook at the cottage, try some of the wonderful restaurants in Mentone, The Wildflower Cafe, Elevation, Mentone Market and our two new food trucks one at the Mentone Inn and one at Moon Lake Trading Company.
And don't miss the Saturday Farmers Market next to the Mentone Inn, open year round.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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About the area

Mentone

Located in Mentone, this cottage is in the mountains. DeSoto State Park and Little River Canyon National Preserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Dekalb County VFW Agricultural Fairgrounds and The Gourdie Shop. Dekalb VFW Agricultural Fairgrounds and Alabama Fan Club and Museum are also worth visiting. Power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking nearby.
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Mentone, AL

What's nearby

  • DeSoto State Park - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • DeSoto Falls - 12 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Little River Canyon National Preserve - 24 min drive - 29.2 km
  • Weiss Lake - 38 min drive - 54.0 km
  • Cloudland Canyon State Park - 43 min drive - 61.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Wingstop - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Hatter Cafe - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Jack's - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Krystal - ‬18 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 261 out of 279 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 279 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 279 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 279 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 279 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed here many times and will return again soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic cabin in a beautiful location. Booking, check-in, and check-out processes were the smoothest I've ever experienced for this kind of accommodation. Communication with the host was easy and responses were received quickly. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Charity K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cabin was perfect for a spur of the moment wedding anniversary trip! Everything was very clean and cozy. The sunsets were amazing! Everythin was exactly as described! We look forward to staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Leslie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay as always! Beautiful views with a relaxing setting.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kayla B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay! Highly recommend Chestnut Oaks! We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was beautiful. We enjoyed the view and amazing sunsets. The beds were comfortable and everything was so clean. The only TV was dish network, but we played cards and enjoyed ourselves. The internet is spotty and we had to go on the porch to make phone calls. That was fine with us!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tim G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was great overlooking the valley and seeing some wildlife, very quiet neighborhood. Definitely would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a cozy house in a lovely setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shawn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was amazing and cozy! Loved the view from the porch! We had everything we needed to make the stay wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lydia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay! Clean and comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mary M N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always clean and welcoming! Kitchen is well stocked and the beds are still very comfy. A/C and heat work great and the location is quiet. Loved the sunsets from the deck, hikes at Little River, and food in town!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was immaculate and very clean. The view was astonishingly beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

robbin T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin met all of our needs. Loved the porch and rocking chairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Laurel W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place! A few notes.-Beds are very nice--definitely not just old beds that they threw in there -Bring your own laundry detergent-The view makes the whole place worth it-The area is a bit remote, so we decided not to go out after dark (just so that we didn't have to worry about finding our way back)-Air conditioner works great, we had good cell signal, it's away from civilization so the wifi is understandably slow-If there's any special kitchen tools you like, bring them. They have basics. -Tap water tastes okay and the ice machine works well. -We liked that it had plenty of towels. -Very clean, you don't need to worry about this. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Georgia A.

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

Anniversary getaway

Great place. Second time to stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mike D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the second time we stayed at this property and it was better than the first time as we knew exactly what to expect. The house is situated in the State Park such that it's easy to get to many of the park nature sites. It has become our go to property when we want to go to the mountains.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christian B.

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

Lovely stay in nice and clean cabin

Easy communication with property owner, cabin as described and very cozy and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love this house. The layout inside was nice but the deck/wrap around porch was our favorite part of this property. We will be back to Chestnut Oaks!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl M.

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

Relaxing home away from home

Wonderful spot to get away, but close enough to town if you need anything.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Georgia A.

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

Longest Yard Sale

Beautiful location. Third time to stay at Chestnut Oaks
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula K.

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

Loved the view. Will be back!!

Cozy, View was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carey H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a beautiful stay. Nicely located close to everything. My only caveats are the lack of door locks and bad, bad shower heads. A large glass pane covers the top half of the door. It did not make us feel entirely safe at night. There was only one dead-bolt on the door. No other means of securing the doors from inside for the night. The showers would be so nice with hand-held spray heads installed.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nothing to say that hasn’t already been said. Reviews are spot on!
View of valley from porch.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

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

Beautiful view!!!

Enjoyed our time was very nice beds were great such a guit area!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

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

Great place to stay!

The cabin/cottage was cozy and comfortable with an awesome view on the back porch! The well equipped kitchen and gas fireplace made for outstanding family time on Thanksgiving weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
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