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Mountain Laurel Inn

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  • Little River Falls begins the wonderful views and hikes found at Little River Canyon Natural Preserve in Fort Payne. Come see the beauty and power of the deepest gorge this side of the Mississippi.
    Decadent French Toast. Breakfast at Mountain Laurel Inn is a treat to relish before starting out for a day of exploring on trails at DeSoto State Park or shopping in historic Mentone, Alabama.
    Guests enjoy relaxing on the porches and taking in the peace and quiet of the best kept secret in Alabama. Mentone offers a chance to slow down and to smell the roses and hear the river. DeSoto Falls is a ten minute walk from the porches at the Guesthouse.
    Spring means that the beauty of wildflowers that are prolific in the Mentone and Lookout Mountain area are on the way. Here a Mountain Laurel cluster bursts open to the delight of your eye.
    Baxter, the resident golden retriever, is waiting for you to come enjoy the ten minute walk to DeSoto Falls from the guesthouse. Bring your walking shoes and let's go.
    The main house at Mountain Laurel Inn always offers plates of chocolate chip cookies and full breakfasts in the morning.
    Breakfast is served in the main house family style. Decadent French Toast is a guest favorite and is listed as one of Alabama's 100 dishes to eat before you die.
    The Gathering place at Mountain Laurel Inn Bed and Breakfast is a great place for conversations, for playing games, for watching a DVD or video or for getting a fruit drink from the community refrigerator.
    Snow in Mentone at Mountain Laurel Inn is beautiful with all the hardwoods. Snow days come and go quickly on Lookout Mountain but the peace is overwhelming. DeSoto State Park trails and waterfalls look great in white. Come relax and renew soon.
    Mentone and Mountain Laurel Inn Bed and Breakfast is a wonderful place to show the one you love with time together in a peaceful and romantic setting. Walk to DeSoto Falls from the guest house and rekindle the romance.
    • Address 624 Road 948
      P.O. Box 443
      Mentone, AL 35984
      USA
    • Phone+1-256-634-4673
    • Toll free+1-800-889-4244
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    Mountain Laurel Inn is located in the woods on top of Lookout Mountain along the Little River near the historic town of Mentone. There are a number of water falls along the river with DeSoto Falls (97 foot fall) and Little River Falls (35 foot fall) being the most significant. DeSoto Falls is just a 10 minute walk from the Inn. Little River cuts a gorge canyon into Lookout Mountain which is about 800 feet deep. A few years ago it became Little River Canyon National Preserve. The Canyon is unique and contains flora and fauna on the "Rare and endangered species lists". Lookout Mountain is also rich in wildflowers, unique geological formations, Civil War and Cherokee history. It is definitely a place for the "out of doors" person. Mountain Laurel Inn has a guest house located in the woods about 200 feet from your hosts. It has four rooms and an apartment. Each room has a private entrance, private bath, heat and air-conditioning, ceiling fans, and a queen size bed. Each set of two rooms opens to a porch with rocking chairs for total relaxation. The rooms are identical in size but have different themes to reflect the setting. The Bridal room is so named because the Mentone Wedding Chapel is next door. The Wildflower and Deer rooms pay tribute to the local areas profusion of wildflowers and wildlife. (In fact, Lookout Mountain has more wildflowers that any other place in the world except someplace in China). The Ski room is in honor of Alabama's only "ski slope" nearby. The apartment has two rooms with a king size bed in one and a trundle bed and kitchenette in the other. It also has a private entrance, private bath, television, heat and air.

    Reviews

    Score Breakdown based on 60 Reviews

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    4.6 out of 5
     
    • Guest room  4
    • Services  5
    • Value  5
    • Cleanliness  5
    • Dining  5

    Explanation of Our Ratings

      Outstanding
      Exceeded my expectations
      Met my expectations
      Okay, but below average
      Unsatisfactory
    4.8 out of 5
     

    Quiet Retreat in a Beautiful Setting

    May 19, 2013

    My wife and I enjoyed our first visit to Mountain Laurel Inn and it won't be our last. The setting is secluded, peaceful and quiet, nestled in the woods near Mentone, AL. Sarah was a wonderful host, giving us some great ideas of things to see and do in the area. We also enjoyed meeting Sammie, the beautiful Golden Retriever, who thinks she runs the place. The breakfasts were outstanding! My wife, who generally does not like french toast, ate two helpings of Sarah's "Decadent French Toast." We stayed in the upstairs apartment at the guest house. It was just right for us - very clean and comfortable without being fancy. The hikes to the nearby waterfall while enjoyable and the views were spectacular. Next time, we hope to stay longer and see even more of the surrounding area, from the Little River Canyon to DeSoto State Park.

    4.8 out of 5
     

    This is why we keep coming back!

    May 04, 2013

    We love this quiet get away from the rest of the world! Sarah's bright hospitality keeps us coming back year after year!

    5 out of 5
     

    Picky Eater

    September 15, 2012

    We gathered for a cousin reunion and stayed in the Deer Lodge, the room was very clean and we really enjoyed ourselves. This was the first time we had stayed at a Bed and Breakfast and the hospitality was great, enjoyed the breakfast, especially the Decadent French Toast. Really enjoyed our stay, sitting on the porch in the evenings and then in the mornings. Hope to get back there to visit real soon. Sarah is a joy. Bucky and Connie

    5 out of 5
     

    The Best Get A Way!

    August 13, 2012

    My husband and I and his brother and wife were there in the summer of 2012. We stayed in the Deer Room and Bridal Room, what a beautiful place. The rooms are better than any place we have stayed in a long time. Sarah is very good at small details. The porch at night was my favorite part, the sounds of the night! I can't wait to come back. I will come back in the fall and the winter months.

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    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeeper(s)

    Sarah Wilcox

    Innkeepers Description:

    Hiking, biking, and rock climbing.

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English

    Resident Pets

    1 Dog

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  • Rooms & Rates

    • Nightly Rate $100 - $140

    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check In: 3:00 p.m. CST    Check Out: 11:00 a.m.

    • Minimum Stay: certain weekends and holidays

    • Deposit Amount Required: One night's lodging

    • Cancellations: Seven days

    • Open All Year Round: No

    General Policies

    • Smoking Allowed: Limited

    • Guest Pets Allowed: No

    • Drinking Allowed: Yes

    • Drinking Description: Dry county-may bring your own

    • Drinks Available: No

    • Suitable For Children: Yes

    • Childcare Provided: No

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  • Reviews

    Score Breakdown based on 60 Reviews

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    4.6 out of 5
     
    • Guest room  4
    • Services  4
    • Value  4
    • Cleanliness  4
    • Dining  4

    Explanation of Our Ratings

      Outstanding
      Exceeded my expectations
      Met my expectations
      Okay, but below average
      Unsatisfactory
    4.8 out of 5
     

    Quiet Retreat in a Beautiful Setting

    May 19, 2013

    My wife and I enjoyed our first visit to Mountain Laurel Inn and it won't be our last. The setting is secluded, peaceful and quiet, nestled in the woods near Mentone, AL. Sarah was a wonderful host, giving us some great ideas of things to see and do in the area. We also enjoyed meeting Sammie, the beautiful Golden Retriever, who thinks she runs the place. The breakfasts were outstanding! My wife, who generally does not like french toast, ate two helpings of Sarah's "Decadent French Toast." We stayed in the upstairs apartment at the guest house. It was just right for us - very clean and comfortable without being fancy. The hikes to the nearby waterfall while enjoyable and the views were spectacular. Next time, we hope to stay longer and see even more of the surrounding area, from the Little River Canyon to DeSoto State Park.

    4.8 out of 5
     

    This is why we keep coming back!

    May 04, 2013

    We love this quiet get away from the rest of the world! Sarah's bright hospitality keeps us coming back year after year!

    5 out of 5
     

    Picky Eater

    September 15, 2012

    We gathered for a cousin reunion and stayed in the Deer Lodge, the room was very clean and we really enjoyed ourselves. This was the first time we had stayed at a Bed and Breakfast and the hospitality was great, enjoyed the breakfast, especially the Decadent French Toast. Really enjoyed our stay, sitting on the porch in the evenings and then in the mornings. Hope to get back there to visit real soon. Sarah is a joy. Bucky and Connie

    5 out of 5
     

    The Best Get A Way!

    August 13, 2012

    My husband and I and his brother and wife were there in the summer of 2012. We stayed in the Deer Room and Bridal Room, what a beautiful place. The rooms are better than any place we have stayed in a long time. Sarah is very good at small details. The porch at night was my favorite part, the sounds of the night! I can't wait to come back. I will come back in the fall and the winter months.

    3.8 out of 5
     

    Great place to Visit!!

    February 14, 2012

    The area was very nice and very peaceful. The town is very small and the dining was a bit of a challenge because the hours of operation were tailored to the small town. If you plan to visit the area, make sure to review hours of operation of the local resturaunts as they change with the seasons. Sarah, the owner of the Inn was very personable and helped with anything we needed. Her home cooked breakfast's were outstanding and her hospitality exceeded the common hotel hospitality. I would highly recommend this B&B to others who are looking for a great weekend getaway.

    4.6 out of 5
     

    Happy New Year

    January 16, 2012

    I wanted to "disappear" for a nice quiet New Year weekend and this was just the ticket. I really enjoyed the stay - Rooms were exceptionally clean, staff were great, and you have to try the french toast breakfast before you die.

    4.4 out of 5
     

    Our Stay at Mountain Laurel Inn

    November 29, 2011

    First time staying at a bed and breakfast and it was wonderful. So peaceful. The service was great and the food was terrific! We will definitely go back.

    5 out of 5
     

    Could not have been better!

    November 14, 2011

    The Mountain Laurel Inn was the perfect getaway location for us! I took my mother on a mountain getaway as a birthday gift (she's 81 years young!) and we had a marvelous time! The room (ski) was lovingly decorated, the breakfasts were out of this world and the hospitality of both Sarah and Sammie (official greeter) was both heartwarming and unexpected. We will most certainly be recommending this quaint little getaway to our friends and family. Who knows, it may become our annual girls birthday getaway! Melody & Anne - Columbus, GA

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  • Location

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    Location Type

    • Countryside

    • Mountains

    • Small town

    City - Fort Payne

    • Distance to city: 18 miles

    • Directions to property:
      GPS coordinates: N 34deg32.756" W85deg 35.623" From I-59, take Exit#231 and head south on AL Highway 117. After 7 miles, take a right onto East River Road(Co Rd 165). At the stop sign, take a left and then a quick right on Co Rd 177. At the next stop sign take a right and go approximately 1 mile. Take a right onto Road 948 which is the shared entrance for Shady Grove Dude Ranch and Mountain Laurel Inn. (From Highway 117, follow the dark green arrow signs to Mountain Laurel Inn) ******** From I-75, take a left off of the ramp on Exit #128(Adairsville) and follow GA Highway 140 until it ends. Take a right onto GA Highway 27 North to a town called Summerville. Coming into Summerville, pass over the railroad tracks then take a left onto GA Highway 48. Follow Hwy 48 up the mountain and cross the state line where it becomes AL Highway 117. After the Welcome to Mentone sign on the right, take the next paved road to the left which is East River Road (CO RD 165). At the stop sign, take a left and then a quick right on Co Rd 177. At the next stop sign take a right and go approximately 1 mile. Take a right onto Road 948 which is the shared entrance for Shady Grove Dude Ranch and Mountain Laurel Inn. (From Highway 117, follow the dark green arrow signs to Mountain Laurel Inn)

    Airport

    • Birmingham, AL (BHM) 85 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Take I-59 North to Exit#231. Take a right on AL Highway 117. After 7 miles, take a right onto East River Road(Co Rd 165). At the stop sign, take a left and then a quick right on Co Rd 177. At the next stop sign take a right and go approximately 1 mile. Take a right onto Road 948 which is the shared entrance for Shady Grove Dude Ranch and Mountain Laurel Inn. (From Highway 117, follow the dark green arrow signs to Mountain Laurel Inn)

    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Art Galleries

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Live Music

    • Movie Theater

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Little River National Preserve

    • Golf courses

    • Caverns

    • Alabama Fan Club and Museum

    • Big Cat Sanctuary-Tigers for Tomorrow

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Ski area

    • Zoo

    • Bicycle rental

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Bird watching

    • Canoeing

    • Downhill Skiing

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Horseback riding

    • Mountain Bike trails

    • Rock Climbing

    • Ziplining

    • Ziplining

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Ski rentals

    • Swimming

    • Swimming pool

    • Tennis courts

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     Nearby States

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  • Amenities

    Type:

    • Bed and Breakfast

    Property highlights

    • Great Food

    • Outdoor activities

    • Peace and quiet

    • Porches with Rockers

    • Antiques/decor

    • Business travel

    • Excellent views

    • Family Travel

    • Group events

    • Honeymoons

    • Nature

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    On-site

    • Board games

    • CD player

    • Internet Service

    • Library

    • Radio

    • Telephone

    • Wi-Fi

    Guest room(s)

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Amenities Basket

    • Ceiling fans

    • DVD Player

    • In-room internet

    • Hairdryer

    • Private entrance

    • TV

    • VCR

    • Videos

    Other

    • Apt has a microwave, fridge and coffee maker

    • Snacks in Common area

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  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full

    • Serving Location:

    Recipes

    Dessert

    Chocolate Chip Cake
    Serves: 0
    Prep time: 15 minutes

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Special Package

Celebration Package

Everyday is an opportunity for a special occasion so come celebrate at Mountain Laurel Inn. Is it your honeymoon, anniversary, birthday or just thank you, mark your celebration with this special. This package includes a special flower arrangement, a personal note, two Mountain Laurel Inn handmade mugs, a Mountain Laurel Inn ornament and plenty of hugs and kisses. The Celebration package should be booked at least 48 hours in advance. The package cost is $55.

Romance Packages

Show the one you love that it is the simple things in life that count such as time together. Throughout the year give that special someone the "I simply love you" package. Package includes a sweet vase of 5-6 roses, sparkling cider with two Mountain Laurel Inn glasses,a card with your personal message, a Mountain Laurel Inn candle and lots of hugs and kisses. The "I simply love you" Package is offered at $60 in addition to room rate. Call today to reserve a simple way to say I love you.

Waterfall Tours

Wonderful Waterfalls The river is full so come experience the grandeur and the peace of the many waterfalls in the Mentone area. DeSoto Falls is a ten-minute walk from your room at Mountain Laurel Inn B&B. Around the corner is DeSoto State Park where you can enjoy Indian Falls, Lost Falls and Laurel Falls with a walk in the woods. A little further down Little River are Little River Falls and Grace Falls, which are a part of Little River Canyon Natural Preserve. Over on Sand Mountain, discover High Falls. Mountain Laurel Inn’s Waterfall packages includes two nights in a downstairs room, a guide book, two Mountain Laurel Inn water bottles, a picnic lunch for two and two Mountain Laurel Inn walking sticks. The package price is $315, which includes tax. Additional people may be added for an extra charge. Come hear the roar of the water and see Spring make its way on Lookout Mountain in Mentone.

Outdoor Adventures

A Hiker's Delight. Come to Mentone and its surrounding area to hike until you drop. The hiker's package includes two Mountain Laurel Inn walking sticks, two Mountain Laurel Inn water bottles, a large package of GORP (trail mix) and a set of maps for hikes in and around Mentone. Hikers Delight is available for $45 plus the cost of the room.

Fall Foliage

Little river is flowing and the leaves are showing their colors in the fall so come experience the grandeur and the peace of the many walks and vistas in the Mentone area. Explore Mentone on Lookout Mountain and discover the beauty of Alabama’s fall foliage. Mountain Laurel Inn bed and breakfast has a leaf peeper’s package packed with great drives and hikes in the Mentone area to experience the ever changing hues of local hardwoods and wonderful waterfalls. DeSoto Falls is only a ten-minute walk from your room at Mountain Laurel Inn B&B. This fall foliage adventure is offered from October 1st until November 30th. Guests will receive upon check in a handbook of great views and exhilarating hikes, two Mountain Laurel Inn water bottles to help with hydration, one picnic lunch for two, and two Mountain Laurel Inn B&B handmade mugs for coffee on the porch. Cost of the package is $315 which includes a two night stay in a downstairs room. The Apartment or additional people may be added for an extra charge. Kids are welcome. If you extend your stay for another night or two, a discount will be applied to the room rate. Package must be ordered at least two days in advance of arrival day. Discover why Lookout Mountain Parkway is designated a scenic drive not to be missed in the fall. Not available Colorfest weekend.

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