This home is unique because it is waterfront property. The water is clear and cool in the summer, with people swimming and canoeing past the house. There is a kids' summer camp a half mile down the river. It is adjacent to DeSoto State Park and Little River Canyon Nature Preserve, with beautiful hiking trails and Ranger talks on Friday and Saturday nights. Mentone and Fort Payne are nearby for lovely meals and shopping, and both Fort Payne's Visitor Center and the Ranger station, which is half a mile down the road from the cabin, have lots of information of the wonderful things to do in the local area. The area has several festivals throughout the year, and there are beautiful waterfalls nearby. The deer walk up to the front porch, a guest spotted two black bears in the woods by the house, and the bird watching is fantastic. Chattanooga is 30 miles away as well. The nearest grocery stores are in Fort Payne, about ten miles away. There are a couple gas stations with food stuff and a Dollar General 5 miles down the road.