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Property grounds
Exterior
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Fireplace
    A rare find - cosy up in front of a warm, inviting fireplace.
  • A quiet escape
    Guests like the location for the peace and quiet.
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Mentone, AL
  • Place, Mentone Town Hall
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, DeSoto State Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Rock City
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Welcome to Sunshine Cottage

A bright, cheery welcome awaits you in this comfortably cozy cottage. Completely renovated from the studs out in 2018, Sunshine Cottage has 2 bedrooms with en suite full baths. The living room has a futon. The open plan living area leads to a large deck in back overlooking woods and a meadow graced by a wet weather stream. The large side yard is perfect for children to run and play and features an outdoor fire pit. A 2 minute walk down the quiet, dead end street brings you to the deck on the river with your own swimming hole (Average depth 4 1/2 to 5 feet, no diving!) complete with a natural cut to launch your kayak.

Sunshine Cottage is equipped with central heat/air, Wifi, Direct tv, washer/dryer, charcoal grill with your first bag of charcoal supplied, all new appliances (fridge has ice maker,) ceiling fans, wood burning fireplace with firewood supplied, 2 parking areas, LED lighting. A Britta pitcher in the fridge makes sure the coffee and tea supplied tastes just right.

Sunshine Cottage-Designed to be your Happy Place.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
An addition cleaning fee is required.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Bookings cannot be sub-leased or assigned.
If there are any issues with the condition of the property when you arrive or during your stay please notify the manager immediately.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1374736vb
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Mentone

Located in Mentone, this cottage is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at DeSoto State Park and Otting Tract Wilderness Management Area, while Fort Payne Depot Museum and Dekalb Theatre are cultural highlights. The Gourdie Shop and Dekalb County VFW Agricultural Fairgrounds are also worth visiting. Kayaking and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Mentone, AL

What's nearby

  • Mentone Town Hall - 1 min drive - 1.4 km
  • DeSoto State Park - 14 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Cloudland Canyon State Park - 34 min drive - 59.2 km
  • Weiss Lake - 42 min drive - 63.6 km
  • Rock City - 55 min drive - 97.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hatter Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Craigsmere - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Lookout Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Wildflower Cafe - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Welcome to Sunshine Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Welcome to Sunshine Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Welcome to Sunshine Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to Sunshine Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Welcome to Sunshine Cottage located?

Located in the heart of Mentone, this cottage is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Mentone Town Hall and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Eagle Nest. The Gourdie Shop and Valley Head Town Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 261 out of 273 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 273 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 273 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 273 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 273 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Morgan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great time, loved the access to the water!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Beth K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay very much! It is gorgeous up there on the mountain!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amber M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super clean and quiet little house. Loved the huge deck and backyard. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host and great spot. I would love to stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kristen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Would happily stay here again! The cottage was clean, cozy and stocked with everything we needed including coffee and firewood. Thanks for a lovely stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liz L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cozy cottage was perfect for my family of 4. The location was ideal for easy access to everything we wanted to do from different waterfalls to shopping to watching the sunset at Brow park. This place was exactly what we needed to relax & reset in nature.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Anne G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely, quiet home with easy access to lots of hiking. Love all the songbirds as well!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house sits on a quite lane. The back deck is peaceful and serene. It's a short walk to river access. It was a very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place! Very clean had everything we needed. Great place for some peace and quiet!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you are looking for a place to stay in Mentone proper, you definitely should give this one a look. Great location, nice size, lovely outdoor spaces.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Great vacation

Would like to visit again
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It is a cute cottage with a big yard. Loved the back deck. Check-in was very easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage is exceptional. Clean, completely stocked for your stay, peaceful, great location!! Exactly as described in the listing!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen M.

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

Enjoyed

We loved our stay! It was the 2nd time we have stayed here and enjoyed it very much!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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

Great Place!

Great location, home was very clean and host was responsive & helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susi F.

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

Perfect Getaway

We thoroughly enjoyed every relaxing moment of our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

joe m.

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

Our Stay in Mentone, Alabama

Sunshine Cottage was clean and welcoming as well as perfectly located for us for our stay. I not only would highly recommend it, if we come back next year to see my brother, that's where we want to stay again!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was a very cute house . Easy check in . It was very peaceful . great place to relax and catch your breath . Will be staying again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cabin, nicely appointed. Very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rocky B.

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

Great area/clean accommodations

Nice area to visit. Relaxing and great rental and manager. Enjoyed the few days we were there with our Shih Tzu, who loved it too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jeff j.

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

great place

cottage was very, nice and on a quiet street conveniently located
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Drennan S.

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

Enjoyable Christmas

We loved our vaca at sunshine cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy J.

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

Wonderful time at Sunshine Cottage

Wonderful time at Sunshine Cottage
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila A.

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

Sunshine Cottage

We had a great time exploring Mentone and sitting on the deck listening to the birds. So relaxing!
Beautiful backyard
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stan L.

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

Mentone family visit

Nice, clean and close to the family reunion.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

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