Lazy River Cottage

Mentone, AL, United States

About

"Lazy River Cottage" is a spacious luxury cottage with beautiful indoor and outdoor water views from almost anywhere on the property featuring a 30' long covered porch, fire pit, sitting deck, or dock on Little River in Mentone, AL, just steps from Desoto Falls and Desoto Falls Trailhead. Follow us at littlerivervacay .comfor cottage information, favorite local food, entertainment, and local event updates.

10 guests
4 bedrooms
3.5 bathrooms

Good to know

At Lazy River Cottage, enjoy a 32' long covered sitting porch facing Little River, complete with a 5’ porch swing and 4 of your favorite rocking chairs. Lazy River Cottage sleeps 10 and has three bedrooms and a sleeping loft. There are two large master bedrooms, both with king beds, private master bathrooms, and a wall of windows with beautiful river views, one on each floor. There is a third bedroom upstairs with a queen bed and semi-private bathroom that is shared with a large sleeping loft. The sleeping loft sleeps four with two twin beds, each with trundles. See the bedroom and bathroom floorplan layouts at our website littlerivervacay.com. Downstairs is "wheelchair friendly", not ADA compliant, with 36" doorways, a ramp from the parking area, and a walk-in oversized shower in the master bedroom on the main floor. The first floor also includes a half bath, a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, multi-cup coffee maker, microwave, custom wood island that seats two, dining area that accommodates eight, gas fireplace, and washer and dryer. The fire pit area includes adirondack chairs for enjoying the nights by the river. There is a sitting area by the water with a floating dock perfect for fishing, swimming, or kayaking.

Other Details to Note

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What this place offers

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • TV
  • Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
  • Wifi

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Body soap
  • Hot Water
  • Shampoo

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Room-darkening shades
  • Clothing storage

What this place offers

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • TV
  • Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
  • Wifi

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Body soap
  • Hot Water
  • Shampoo

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Room-darkening shades
  • Clothing storage

Family

  • Board games

Heating and cooling

  • Ceiling fan
  • Indoor fireplace

Home safety

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke detector

Kitchen and dining

  • Baking sheet
  • Coffee maker
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Wine glasses

Location features

  • Lake access
  • Private entrance Separate street or building entrance
  • Waterfront

Outdoors

  • Beach essentials Beach towels, umbrella, beach blanket, snorkeling gear
  • Boat slip
  • Fire pit
  • Garden or backyard
  • Outdoor seating
  • Patio or balcony

Parking and facilities

  • Free parking on premises

Accessibility

Neighborhood

Nestled amongst the beautiful forests and rock formations atop Lookout Mountain, Lazy River Cottage is located in the quaint and extraordinary small town of Mentone, AL.  This area of Dekalb County is home to Desoto State Park, Desoto Falls, and Little River Canyon National Preserve. There are countless trails, waterfalls, and beautiful scenery to enjoy around every corner.

Guest Access

There is a ramp from the parking area to the front door with no steps required to enter the property. Downstairs is "wheelchair friendly", not ADA compliant, with a ramp from the parking area, flush front door entry, 36" doorways, and a walk-in oversized shower in the master bedroom on the main floor.

WHERE YOU'LL STAY

Reviews

Belinda
December 2025 · Direct booking
We so enjoyed this property for our trip. The Christmas decorations were perfect. We had everything we needed in a little piece of heaven. We had an amazing time and stay!
Deborah
October 2025 · Airbnb
This home was extremely spacious and beautiful. And so clean. The location was peaceful and walking distance to DeSoto Falls. My family and I made some good memories here! My grandsons really enjoyed the kayaks. Thank you for sharing your home with us.
Marie
October 2025 · Airbnb
We had the best time at this amazing getaway! We stayed with five kids and not once did anyone complain of being bored, which is saying a lot! From porch swing chats and kayaking to hiking and enjoying the beautiful waterfall, there was always something to do for everyone. The kitchen was incredibly well stocked, and we loved being able to cook and enjoy every meal together at home. It was the perfect weekend to relax, recharge, and truly connect as a family. We’re so grateful for such a memorable stay!
Julie
August 2025 · Airbnb
The location of the house was perfect! It was great to be right by the water and get to use the kayaks, and it was just a minute or two to drive to the lot at the trail head for the falls. We spotted deer out and about one evening and on both mornings. A peaceful place to stay with easy access to outdoor activities.
Megan
June 2025 · Airbnb
My best friend and I came to beautiful Mentone for a fun week with our children.. we couldn’t have loved this perfect spot more!! It was absolutely beautiful, so clean and cozy, and close enough to walk down to Desoto State Park to see the waterfalls. The kids really enjoyed the kayaks and the outdoor space was my favorite! Definitely will be back to this one ❤️

Find us

Lazy River Cottage is three miles from the historic town center of Mentone Alabama where restaurants, shopping, banking, and service stations are located. The property is approximately 20 miles from The Little River National Preserve and VIsitors Center administered by the National Park Service. Desoto State Park Lodge and Restaurant is a four-mile drive. We are about a 2 1/2 hour drive from Atlanta, GA, Birmingham, AL, or Nashville TN, a1 1/2 hour drive from Huntsville, AL, and 45 minutes from Chattanooga, TN.

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