20-ac of tranquillity next to Desoto State Park

Entire cottage in Fort Payne, Alabama

  1. 4 guests
  2. 2 bedrooms
  3. 4 beds
  4. 2 baths
Hosted by David
  1. Superhost
  2. 6 years hosting

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Beautiful area

Guests love this home’s scenic location.
Oakleaf Hideaway is a recently renovated cottage nestled in the trees on 20 private acres on top of Lookout Mountain.

Featuring private walking trails, waterfalls and 2,000 feet of frontage on Straight Creek, the cottage is your perfect getaway to unwind and recharge.

Located just 1.5 miles from the visitor's center at Desoto State Park, the cottage is close to everything including the restaurants of downtown Mentone, Little River Canyon, and shopping in Ft. Payne.

The space
Master Suite:
Enjoy the serenity of the woods and golden sunsets from the comfort of the luxurious King bed featuring 600 thread-count linens. French doors lead to the large back deck with a fire-pit.

The master also features a sitting area with an antique settee from France, a master closet, chest, and a master bath with a full-sized washer and dryer.

Guest Bedroom:
The guest bedroom has two twin beds that can be pushed together for couples. This bright and airy room has beautiful views of the forest and features luxurious linens, drapery and a mural framed with aged local barn wood.

Kitchen:
The well-appointed chef's kitchen features warm butcher block counter tops, a large rustic island, new black-stainless appliances with gas stove, and several details built from wood from a nearby 1800's barn. Rough-sawn open shelving from a nearby family farm sets off the beautiful and artistic decor.

Living Room / Dining Room:
The open concept living room exudes coziness and warmth. Hand-scraped oak hardwood floors, wood accent walls, and the limewashed fireplace and wood-burning stove will make even the coldest days delightful. A 40-inch 4k smart television has Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, and Apple TV apps. Just bring your favorite TV provider login and enjoy a movie night. While we think the best days are the days spent outside, we do have fast WiFi and LTE/4G coverage.

The dining room has seating for six (we've squeezed 9 around the table), and we provide china and service for 8.

The front door is equipped with a digital lock, and we'll provide you a code prior to your arrival.

Other things to note
Liability Waiver:
You understand that swimming, hiking and the use of trails are at your own risk and that special risks may be involved with swimming, hiking and using the trails. You accept full responsibility for any bodily injury arising from swimming, hiking and use of the trails and hold the owner harmless. You understand there are potential dangers that swimming, hiking and the use of trails may present to children who are not carefully supervised, as well as the danger to any person swimming, hiking or using the trails if a person has health risks, or if a person swims, hikes or uses the trails while intoxicated or using any kind of drugs or medication, or while pregnant. You agree to be fully and solely responsible for any accidents you may incur. You understand the risks discussed above and agree that you will assume all responsibility for yourself and for the consequences of those in your party. You agree to waive any claim whatsoever against owner for accidents or claims arising from swimming, hiking or using the trails. All Airbnb Guests in my party acknowledge and agree that they have read and understand this waiver and they acknowledge that confirming below constitutes a binding and enforceable contract between Airbnb Guests and Airbnb Host.

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What this place offers

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Fast wifi – 78 Mbps
Free parking on premises
Pets allowed
TV with standard cable

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Where you’ll be

Fort Payne, Alabama, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

Oakleaf Hideaway is centrally located to all of the activities the Mountain has to offer. Here are the driving times to the nearby attractions:

Desoto State Park: 2 minutes
Desoto Falls: 12-15 minutes
Downtown Mentone: 15-20 minutes
Little River Canyon: 15 -20 minutes
Downtown Ft. Payne: 15 minutes
Walmart: 20 minutes

Meet your host

Superhost
172 reviews
5.0 out of 5 average rating
6 years of hosting
Born in the 70s
My work: AdventHealth
My wife and I enjoy traveling - experiencing different cultures, seeing the natural wonders of different areas and looking for adventure. My wife is a nurse and has a passion for plant-based nutrition. She is Gluten Free and vegetarian. I work in technology, and love making music and spending time outdoors. We lived in Orlando for 20 years, but fell in love with the small town of Mentone, AL where we host an Airbnb.

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 4:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
4 guests maximum
Safety & property
Exterior security cameras on property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm