Mountain Laurel Inn 624 Road 948 P.O. Box 443 Mentone Alabama 35984 USA http://www.mountain-laurel-inn.com Phone: +1-256-634-4673 Toll-free: +1-800-889-4244

General Information

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.

Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

• State and local taxes may apply
• Accommodations: Rooms
• There are 5 guest accommodations (5 with private baths)
• Single occupancy rate is between $ 95.00 and $ 135.00
• Double occupancy rate is between $ 100.00 and $ 140.00
• The rate for each additional person is between $ 15.00 and $ 20.00

Meals

• A Full breakfast is included with room rate

Policies

• Minimum stay required (certain weekends and holidays)
• Smoking is allowed outside only (Outside only)
• We cannot accommodate guest pets
• Children are welcome
• No childcare is provided
• Consumption of alcohol is permitted (Dry county-may bring your own)
• Deposit amount required (One night's lodging)
• Closed: Closed December 20- 25
• Check in time is 3:00 p.m. CST and Check out time is 11:00 a.m.
• Cancellations:
  Seven days
• Accepted by the following agencies:
  • Bed & Breakfast Association of Alabama
  • DeKalb County Tourist Association
  • North Alabama Tourism Association
  • Professional Association of Innkeepers International

Property Features

Property Details

• Opened for business in 1994

Location

• Geographic region: Northeast Alabama
• Location is best described as: Countryside, Mountains, Small town
  
• Nearest major city: Fort Payne, AL (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)
• Nearest major airport: BHM 85 miles
• Directions from airport:
  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)

Innkeepers

• Innkeeper(s): Sarah Wilcox
• The innkeepers speak: English
• There is one dog on the property

Area Attractions

Antique Shopping, Historical interests, Movie Theater, National/State parks, Nature area, Caverns, Little River Natural Preserve, Golf courses, Picnic area, River, Ski area, Zoo

Onsite or Nearby Activities

Bicycle rental, Bicycle riding trails, Bird watching, Canoeing, Downhill Skiing, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Horseback riding, Mountain Bike trails, Rock Climbing, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Ski rentals, Swimming, Swimming pool, Tennis courts