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Authentic Train Caboose! 5 min to Desoto Falls, Park, Mentone & LT River Canyon

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Área de estar
Ponto de interesse
Parte interna
Opções para refeição
Quarto

Avaliações

10 de 10
Extraordinária
2 quartos1 banheiroAcomoda 4 pessoas

Comodidades populares

  • Estacionamento no local disponível
  • Cozinha americana
  • Lava-roupa
  • Ar-condicionado
  • Churrasqueira
  • Deque ou pátio

Explore a região

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Valley Head, AL
  • Place, Valley Head Town Park
    ‪9 min de caminhada‬
  • Place, DeSoto State Park
    ‪13 min de carro‬
  • Place, Cloudland Canyon State Park
    ‪29 min de carro‬

Quartos e camas

2 quartos (acomoda 4 pessoas)

Quarto 1

1 cama Queen

Quarto 2

1 sofá-cama casal

1 banheiro

Banheiro 1

Sabonete · Toalhas fornecidas · Vaso sanitário · Apenas chuveiro · Xampu · Secador de cabelo

Espaços

Deque ou pátio
Cozinha americana
Área de recreação externa
Jardim
Espaço para refeições

Sobre esta propriedade

Authentic Train Caboose! 5 min to Desoto Falls, Park, Mentone & LT River Canyon


All Aboard Claudia’s Caboose! VALENTINE'S WEEK-END AVAILABLE!
Experience a unique blend of railway history and modern luxury. Originally a 1970s Southern train Caboose, Claudia’s Caboose has been lovingly transformed into a cozy retreat in the Valleyhead /Mentone area, nestled between active tracks and scenic Highway 117. Only 4 miles to Mentone, Desoto Falls and Desoto State Park.

The Space
Exuding mid-century charm and contemporary indulgences, our renovation preserves the caboose's vintage character while offering all the comforts of home:

Living & Dining: Efficient kitchen with a microwave, air fryer/toaster oven, dishwasher, fridge, and coffee bar. Relax in the living area with a full pull-out sofa and flat-screen TV.

Sleeping: A private "master" bedroom featuring a luxurious queen mattress and a second TV.

Bath: A clever, modern, industrial style bathroom. Toilet, sink and shower.

Outdoors: Enjoy an expansive deck with a charcoal grill, a fire pit under the stars, and a private trail leading to a dedicated train-viewing area.

The Experience
Perfect for train enthusiasts, adults and kids at heart. While not a main line, you’ll occasionally hear the nostalgic rumble and whistle of passing trains. We are perfectly located for exploring DeSoto Falls, Little River Canyon, and the artsy town of Mentone.

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Guest Requirements:
Must be minimum 25 to book
No third party bookings
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Vist Alabama's most unique stay at Claudia's caboose!
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Informações a área

Valley Head

Com ótima localização em Valley Head, esta cabana fica na zona rural. As belezas naturais da região estão ao seu alcance em DeSoto State Park e Otting Tract Wilderness Management Area, enquanto que em Fort Payne Depot Museum e Dekalb Theatre você pode saber mais sobre a cultura local. The Gourdie Shop e Dekalb County VFW Agricultural Fairgrounds também valem a visita. Divirta-se com atividades aquáticas nas proximidades, como passeios de caiaque e pesca ou aventure-se com alpinismo e trilhas para caminhada/bicicleta.
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Mapa
Valley Head, AL

Nos arredores

  • Valley Head Town Park - 9 min de caminhada - 0.8 km
  • DeSoto Falls - 7 min de carro - 6.9 km
  • DeSoto State Park - 13 min de carro - 11.0 km
  • Cloudland Canyon State Park - 29 min de carro - 51.3 km
  • Weiss Lake - 36 min de carro - 56.4 km

Restaurantes

  • ‪The Hatter Cafe - ‬8 min de carro
  • ‪Craigsmere - ‬12 min de carro
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min de carro
  • ‪Wildflower Cafe - ‬4 min de carro
  • ‪Elevation. Bistro - ‬5 min de carro

Avaliações

10

Extraordinária

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Nota 10 - Excelente. 17 de 17 avaliações
Nota 8 - Boa. 0 de 17 avaliações
Nota 6 - Ok. 0 de 17 avaliações
Nota 4 - Insatisfatória. 0 de 17 avaliações
Nota 2 - Terrível. 0 de 17 avaliações

10/10

Limpeza

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Comunicação

9,8/10

Localização

10/10

Precisão do anúncio

Avaliações

Verificada

10/10 - Excelente

Bradley V.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio
Wonderful stay. Awesome place and great location.
Hospedou-se por 2 diárias em abr. de 2026
Verificada

10/10 - Excelente

Tracey H.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio
Enjoyed our stay!
Hospedou-se por 2 diárias em mar. de 2026
Verificada

10/10 - Excelente

Paula P.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio
Had a great time
Hospedou-se por 2 diárias em mar. de 2026
Verificada

10/10 - Excelente

CJ N.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio
Great experience! Loved our stay at the caboose. Claudia is friendly and easy to communicate with. The welcome book has lots of helpful information. We got several good recommendations from it. Quick easy drive to DeSoto State Park and DeSoto falls. It’s a small space but we weren’t there much with our adventuring to the State Park and things. The “yard” is set up nicely where you’re able to have a fire or grill out. Overall great place to stay!
Hospedou-se por 2 diárias em mai. de 2026
Verificada

10/10 - Excelente

Carol A.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio
Everything was perfect. Claudia was an amazing host.
Hospedou-se por 2 diárias em nov. de 2025
Verificada

10/10 - Excelente

Stephen L.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio
Everything was as the host explained. The place was nice and clean
Hospedou-se por 2 diárias em out. de 2025
Verificada

10/10 - Excelente

Garrette W.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio
We really loved the overall uniqueness of the caboose. Everything we needed was included.
Hospedou-se por 2 diárias em out. de 2025
Verificada

10/10 - Excelente

Annie C.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio

Great stay!

Such a fun novelty. The trains going by are definitely loud but the property is very clean and well done.
Hospedou-se por 2 diárias em jun. de 2025
Verificada

10/10 - Excelente

Roger T.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio

Amazing

The caboose was clean and easy to find it was in a great location to visit the different attractions in the area
Hospedou-se por 2 diárias em mai. de 2025
Verificada

10/10 - Excelente

Carolyn Brackin O.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio

Claudia’s Caboose is delightful

Claudia is an excellent host. Special things to welcome us, coffee, comment book, soaps and bath wash. The caboose is so unique and cosy. We had a wonderful time.
Hospedou-se por 2 diárias em jul. de 2025
Verificada

10/10 - Excelente

Terry B.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio
Our stay at Claudia’s Caboose in Valley Head, AL was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Staying in a real train caboose—beautifully renovated and thoughtfully designed—made for such a unique and memorable getaway. It’s as cute as it can be, with just the right blend of charm and comfort.One thing that really stood out was how well insulated it is from outside noise. Even when the train passed by at night and blew its whistle, it didn’t bother us at all—it actually added to the nostalgia.We would choose this over a hotel any day. It’s cozy, unique, and perfect for unplugging and spending quality one-on-one time together.A couple of tips: if you plan to grill steaks, bring your own steak knives and cook before dark since outside lighting is limited. Also, there’s a toaster oven/air fryer and microwave, but no cooktop or oven, so plan meals accordingly.The location is great—close to antique shops in Mentone, Hammondville, and Fort Payne, plus nearby waterfalls to explore.Claudia was wonderful. I texted her about the handmade goat milk soap, and she made it herself! She was very responsive and a great host.Highly recommend for a unique and relaxing getaway.
It’s as cute as it can be, with just the right blend of charm and comfort.
Not far from the tracks which added to the nostalgia.
Great area to enjoy a cocktail or a meal.
Hospedou-se por 2 diárias em mar. de 2026
Verificada

10/10 - Excelente

Christina C.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio

Lovely getaway

We absolutely love it!! Very nice property and cutest caboose. Very clean and host was awesome! Great suggestions for places around to eat, shop and just visit. We will definitely be back!!!
Hospedou-se por 2 diárias em abr. de 2025
Verificada

10/10 - Excelente

Rickey W.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio

An absolutely lovely time

The property we stayed at was great, it was well worth the trip over there. My friend and I enjoyed the just about every part of the
Hospedou-se por 2 diárias em nov. de 2024
Verificada

10/10 - Excelente

Theresa K.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio

My birthday weekend

My husband took me to Mentone for my birthday. We stayed in this lovely caboose. The caboose is amazing. It was super clean, decorated with train decor. It is small but spacious enough to enjoy yourself. Claudia, the owner, was so kind and easy to work with. Everything was ready for us when we got there including a sweet welcoming message from her. Would definitely recommend
Hospedou-se por 3 diárias em out. de 2024
Verificada

10/10 - Excelente

Jon A.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio

A fantastic place to stay! We loved it and will be back!

I surprised my wife for her birthday and did not tell her where we were going or staying. The place was immaculate and had everything we needed. We ate lunch in Mentone at the Wildflower Cafe (awesome) and then went to Desoto Falls which is gorgeous and is just a few minutes away. We celebrated with dinner in Ft. Payne which is an easy drive but the best part by far was the caboose. Such a unique set-up and so nicely finished and decorated.. The couch and bed were very comfy and even though it was a hot day we were cool inside. Cozy and just a perfect place to stay I assure you that you won't be disappointed if you decide to take your significant other to the "train station" for a great time. Thanks Claudia for the special birthday greeting and making it so memorable. We will definitely come back soon!
Hospedou-se por 1 diária em jun. de 2025
Verificada

10/10 - Excelente

Cathy P.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio

Annual Fall Getaway

Yes, you are about 100 yards from a somewhat busy train track so if the occasional midnight or early morning train and horn will bother you then this is not the stay for you but..if you love the idea of climbing a few stairs and staying in a real caboose that may have passed this way back in the day that has been lovingly restored into a small but super comfortable and fun place then you need to do it! You won't be sorry! It is in a safe little town with lots to see, do and eat all within a few miles to under an hour depending on what you want to do. Claudia is a jewel who is super responsive, has thought of everything, is attentive to all her guests needs and I can't wait to stay again! Thanks for a great stay! way at one time
Hospedou-se por 3 diárias em out. de 2024
Verificada

10/10 - Excelente

Mandie B.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio
Hospedou-se por 2 diárias em jun. de 2025
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