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Riverfront Home w/ Kayaks- The East Fork Cottage

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fireplace, books
Interior
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Mentone, AL
  • Cloudmont Park
  • DeSoto State Park
  • The Gourdie Shop

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Riverfront Home w/ Kayaks- The East Fork Cottage

The East Fork Cottage is a 398sqft tiny home located atop Lookout Mountain, Alabama and nuzzled in the woods by the East Fork of the Little River. The porch overlooks the river where you can kayak, fish, and swim. Only 6 miles from DT Mentone, AL.

PLEASE NOTE BEFORE BOOKING... The East Fork Cottage is in a dead spot where there is limited cell service. Your stay is to be more unplugged to enjoy nature and the company around you.

The East Fork Cottage provides a space to unplug, decompress, and dive into nature. Lots of outdoor sitting areas to enjoy the river, mountain, and natural atmosphere of Lookout Mountain.

We are available 24/7 if you need anything during your stay via Airbnb or call/text your host, Seth. If I don't answer immediately, leave me a voicemail or text me and I will get back with ASAP.

Mentone, Alabama brings people from all over the country and even the world to experience its unique and funky atmosphere. Mentone is known for DeSoto State Park and Falls, Wildflower Cafe (written in Southern Living for their Tomato Pie), Spring and Fall festivals, and local artisan shops.

Come and experience something new!

Within the Cottage, we will have a Visitor's Guide with recommendations for places to eat, hike, shop, and explore.
All recommendations are within a 5-30 minute drive.

The Groundhog Newspaper or VisitLookoutMountain(dot)com are two great resources to help plan and make the most out of your trip.
*Thank you in advance for your understanding and compliance with the rules.*
1. Cancellation Policy for Direct Booking Long-Term Reservations (30 days or more):
● For reservations of 30 days or longer, a separate cancellation policy applies:
● Guests will receive a full refund if they cancel at least 30 days before the scheduled check-in date.
● A 50% refund will be issued for cancellations made between 14 and 29 days prior to the scheduled check-in date.
● No refund will be provided for cancellations made 13 days or fewer before the scheduled check-in date.
2. Upon booking, you will receive a rental agreement/check-in form that you are required to sign and return before your arrival
3. If you are local and / or under the age of 23 please notify us before making your reservation
4. We will charge a small, non-refundable damage waiver fee to cover any potential accidental property damage during your stay. This fee replaces the traditional security deposit.
5. We would like to inform you that for direct bookings, a 4% credit card fee will be applied to any cancellations and refunds and we will follow the platform's cancellation policy
6. Guests acknowledge that they will keep their noise level to a minimum after 10:00 pm; sound will travel through the walls if too loud.
7. No parties or events allowed
8. Guest must provide us with a valid working phone number & guests listed on the reservation must report to us within 2 hours from the time of arrival if anything in regards to cleanliness does not meet their standards so we can help address the situation as soon as possible
9. NO SMOKING or use of fire permitted in the rental; guest acknowledges that no "smoking" includes the use of vape pens and marijuana and "use of fire" includes the lighting of candles, incense, or sage. There will be a $200 charge per day of reservation if this rule is not followed
10. There can not be any more than the allowed number of guests in or on the property at any one time, violation could lead to the immediate removal of all guests without a refund
11. Late check-out fee of $50 (if not authorized) applies for check-outs after 10:00 am. We're sorry we have to charge this but we pay our housekeepers based on the agreed-upon checkout time and if they are unable to clean we still have to pay them
12. Guests who make reservations for over 30 days must sign our standard lease agreement and agree to a background check before check-in (it will be provided before check-in)
13. As part of our commitment to maintaining a clean and comfortable environment for all guests, we require a midterm cleaning for reservations lasting 30 days or longer. The midterm cleaning will take place on the 15th day of your reservation. This cleaning is mandatory and is designed to ensure the continued cleanliness and hygiene of the property
14. The cleaning fee for the mandatory mid-stay clean will be deducted from your security deposit or through Airbnb resolutions if you booked via Airbnb
15. No pets allowed.
16. Excessively dirty units will incur an additional cleaning fee and will be evidenced with photos
17. For your security and protection the property is equipped with an exterior camera
18. Please remember to take all of your belongings with you upon checkout. Any items left behind will incur a $50 Mailing fee (separate from the cost of postage). We will do our best to send your items back to you within a week
19. If not following any of our rules forces us to refund or discount an upcoming or existing guest you will be liable for the costs
20. If you were a previous/current guest and did not respect our house rules and our property, we have the right to decline your next reservation. Thank you for understanding
During your stay at this apartment building, you'll be close to Cloudmont Park. Laundry facilities are available. The apartment offers a kitchen and a fireplace.
  • Air-conditioned apartment with kitchen, washing machine, and fireplace
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 5-minute drive from The Gourdie Shop and 6 minutes from Cloudmont Park
As a guest of this apartment, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Mentone apartment is smoke free.

Property manager

Seth and Emmye Wilson

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

The East Fork Riverfront Tiny
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The East Fork Cottage - Riverfront Tiny Home Mentone

Riverfront Home w/ Kayaks- The East Fork Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Two night getaway

Great area, convenient, short drive to restaurants and attractions
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Anniversary Weekend

We had a great time at the cottage. It is very well-appointed. We had everything we needed for our stay. The location is excellent on what was a lazy river while we were there. We didn't get to kayak because of the rain, but it was very relaxing listening to the rain hit the tree canopy. We were a short drive to tons of trails and several waterfalls. We also had better Verizon coverage in the cottage than we had in town at Mentone!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Getaway

Owner was very easy to communicate with and place was a great way to get away and relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Jay C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ok, but not again.

Great location. Mostly clean. Good service. Mattresses were not good. Ac/heat does not regulate well. Either freezing or too hot. Very little sleep during stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Scott G.

Mixed bag on this trip

We arrived at our original booking and unloaded the car and unpacked. We were getting ready for bed and my wife noticed a green film on the wall near the roof of our bedroom. Turns out it was mold! Well, that's unacceptable. We notified the owners and to their credit they quickly moved us down the road to one of their other properties. That one was mold free, thankfully. The only issue we had with the new place is that it didn't have a microwave, which is highly unusual. (The listing said that it DID have a microwave). It also didn't have Wifi, but we had service so that wasn't a huge deal. I gave it three stars because the owners remedied the problem quickly but the fact that there is mold in the house and they weren't aware is pretty awful. And the lack of a microwave was a drag.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Lacey D.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Short getaway

Property was not very clean on arrival. Lots of huge black flies inside and dead bugs on the window seals. Moldy bathroom ceiling and shower faucet. Also the shower doesn’t drain well. Porch was not cleaned off either, but the grill was handy. The A/C was locked to only hold cool for like 3 hours so it would reset back to 76 and get super hot in there. However, the tiny home was super cute and we enjoyed the kayaks and the back porch. The cell service was fine for us with Verizon and ATT. Didn’t find a TV in the house but we didn’t need one anyway. We made a trip over to DeSoto Falls and Cathedral Caverns. We enjoyed the trip but wish the property was cleaned better and the A/C would have stayed cooler.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Shailey K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend getaway

Great little cabin for a weekend getaway. Plenty of room for 2 people. Lovely spot on the river and so close to all that the Mentone area has to offer. Having the kayaks for our use was perfect for exploring up and down the quiet river. I have no problem recommending this cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Not so Tiny House

The tiny house was quite spacious and very comfortable. It was a nice peaceful getaway. Definitely want to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Bertram E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing tiny home experience

Nice, tiny home, clean property. Close to attractions in the Lookout Mountain area and very quiet at a fork of Little River. Since no internet and cell connection available, communication with property owner difficult. We had questions on the heating, but finally figured it out.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Chloé R.

Lovely Getaway

Beautiful, cozy home in the perfect location! Very close to hiking and Mentone proper, but far enough away for some nice seclusion and scenery.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very needed get away!

We will definitely be going back!!! Just what we needed!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kaleen L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful tiny house getaway!

Absolutely wonderful. Surrounded by good things.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniele R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Adorable tiny house .

Enjoyed our stay! Cute tiny home and very clean. Close to everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

April D., Fairhope

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice, and clean. Would love to come back again

Would rent again!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lance H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great weekend get away place !

First time to experience staying in a tiny home . Really neat cozy place with a great view . Would difinetly stay there again !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Scott G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location

Amazing tiny home. Definitely a place to unplug and spend quality time with the one you love. I enjoyed no cell service/WiFi.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mac M.

Liked: Cleanliness

December 2021 stay

Great location, close to Cloudland Canyon State Park and Desoto State Park. Space was great - loved all the windows and the large porch overlooking the river - and appreciated the short trail down to the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Keith P., Alpharetta, Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location and wonderful tiny house!

The location is perfect! Very close to DeSoto and Cloudland. Nestled in trees near a pond. Tiny house is comfortable and very cute. Owners are great and communicate well. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021