The Wilderness of Mentone

07/27/2024

🤩City of Fort Payne named as one of the "Best Small Towns in Alabama to Chill Out in 2024"‼‼⭐
https://www.worldatlas.com/cities/the-best-small-towns-in-alabama-to-chill-out-in-2024.html

07/12/2024

Does the summer humidity have you dreaming of fall time and cooler temperatures? Fall is beautiful here in Mentone and keeps us busy hosting guests. Get your reservations in now for the cooler months that will be here before long! 🍁 🍃 🍂

07/10/2024

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Also, there’s a lovely fresh produce stand just up the road from us, making it easy to grab yummy veggies to prepare for dinner or throw on the grill!

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07/09/2024

Grab your couple friends and come stay in our three country inn flats. Take your pick and enjoy a sample of Italy, France or Canada. All three flats are conveniently located on the top of our clubhouse with a sprawling deck ideal for morning coffee and evening sunsets! 🌅

07/08/2024

The Captain’s Quarters are sure to be a favorite for the kids! Our Farmhouse can house all the cousins and more this summer. Check us out on VRBO or AirBnB for availability.

07/07/2024

Boys, pups and frisbee. Makes for a great Saturday. We hope you all enjoyed a safe and happy Fourth of July! 🇺🇸

07/03/2024

Celebrate Independence Day DeKalb County-style! There are several patriotic events happening across the area. Whether it’s the Freedom Fest, Potato Festival, Mentone’s Summer Music Series, or the events at DeSoto State Park, we hope to see you there! 🧨

06/29/2024

James Spann will be at The Spot Coffee Shop, in downtown Fort Payne, tomorrow June 29, from 10 am-2pm!!

You can get a signed copy of “All You Can Do Is Pray”, “Weathering Life”, or the Benny and Chipper series for kids, including the “Wonder of Thunder” and “Prepared, Not Scared”. Weather shirts and hats from Crest Publishers will be available as well.

06/27/2024

Plenty of ideas of how to spend July 4th this year. Celebrate America with us in Mentone!

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Celebrate Independence Day DeKalb County-style! There are several patriotic events happening across the area. Whether it’s the Freedom Fest, Potato Festival, Mentone’s Summer Music Series, or the events at DeSoto State Park, we hope to see you there! 🧨

06/25/2024

Looking for a place for the whole family? Bring the kids, cousins and grandparents to the Farmhouse! It comfortably sleeps 21 across 7 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. With plenty of room to spread out, this is sure to be a favorite for everyone!

06/22/2024

Talk about a nice way to start the weekend. Our plush king size beds in all of our rentals are sure to give you sweet dreams! Check our availability for your next getaway.

06/21/2024

Ready to unwind and relax? We have the place for you! From front porch rockers to swinging in the shade to enjoying a Friday night bonfire- the Wilderness has it all…and MORE!

06/16/2024

Happy Father’s Day! We sure are thankful for our fearless leader, Ray!

Looking for a getaway for Dad to relax and unwind? Consider a trip to beautiful Mentone atop Lookout Mountain! Dad will love the outdoor space, fire pits, corn hole, hiking, swimming and more! Visit our VRBO links in bio for availability.

06/15/2024

It’s not too late to reserve a stay with us in time for the World’s Longest Yard Sale! The annual sale is the first week in August and is sure to be great fun for all the thrifters and treasure hunters! You may see us out shopping for a deal, too!

https://www.southernliving.com/longest-yard-sales-in-the-south-8648119?

Miles and miles of uniques and antiques! Here are 8 of the longest yard sales in the South to wander, shop, and plan your next trip around.

06/13/2024

Mentone tops the list for best artsy town in Alabama. Come see for yourself and let us make your stay cozy and quaint in one of our flats or cottages!

https://www.al.com/life/2024/06/alabamas-best-art-towns.html?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0LBT1ML-iPdhOFnrvZ4SWG-_27AILATUt2jGDyO9uiTN7TtxauB_tZpYA_aem_ZmFrZWR1bW15MTZieXRlcw

Alabama is filled with amazing art towns.

06/13/2024

Not one but TWO articles highlighting our area as a great place to visit! If you’re in need of a summer escape, come check out all that Fort Payne has to offer! We’re recognized as one of the best weekend destinations in the South!

https://www.worldatlas.com/cities/the-best-small-towns-in-the-mid-south-for-a-weekend-retreat.html?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2rcx3IGDE7Qp76RLOntd-Ld48j3wGOB44k1auqGdXv2BGx6ANaMslvGmw_aem_AZEr-dRNs_ihWVSUsfF-E4tJXR57h284wPooawpqJbx2BYg_ZMU6ARl1aWJ6ejc-yBWfs35UC2Okt5bcAeamdI-8

The Mid-South is home to a number of small towns that are fantastic for a relaxing, informative, and beautiful weekend retreat.

03/24/2024

There's more to Fort Payne than its history as the "Sock Capital of the World."

12/31/2023

NEW YEARS EVE!

It doesn’t happen often, but a guest wasn’t able to make it here for their reservation tonight. So, we have the Mountain Meadow cottage available for tonight and tomorrow. I’ve told them that I will refund their fee if I can rebook it. The Mountain Meadow is a cute little cottage on property adjoining the Little River Canyon National Preserve.
King bed.
Two people.
Two night minimum.
Non smoking.
No pets.
No children.
Lots of charm.
$130 a night
$45 cleaning
7% lodging tax

It’s ready now.

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10/22/2023

Check out these new photos by Shane of Higher Prospective Photography.

09/28/2023

We have one flat in The Country Inn available for this weekend - France. The weather is beautiful with these cooler temperatures. King bed, full kitchen, DirecTV, beautiful view of the sunset and the night sky.

$120 a night - 2 night minimum
$45 cleaning fee
7% lodging tax

Please book directly with Bobbie Zakary to save added fees.

Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of DeSoto State Park, Lost Falls Trailhead, and Cloudmont Ski and Golf Resort. Fort Payne Depot Museum is 11.5 mi (18.5 km) away.

08/21/2023

We have a 100’ x 80’ area of our pond we need dug out to enlarge, and a 300’ x 60’ area we need graded and sloped.

Does anyone know someone who does that type of work?

08/14/2023

We had a tree fall last week. A great neighbor came over and helped us bring her down.

07/31/2023

We are so excited! After much thought and preparation, we had professional photos made of three cottages and three flats.

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Here is the Black Bear cottage:

Hmmm, I think a nice little time out is what we need. How about searching for a little cottage in the woods where we can spend some time together. No tasks. No to-do list. No chores. Just a place where we can relax together. Maybe a place by a pond or some hiking trails, or maybe a place where we can get out in a field and run around and play some games. Also, make sure it’s non-smoking and pet free. Oh, and could you see if there was a place where we could grill out and maybe roast some marshmallows and sit around and just be. And, I know this is a stretch, but could you find one that was adjoining a national park with hiking trails. That would be fantastic! It would be really nice if it was affordable, too. Maybe then we could afford to spend three nights and really come home refreshed. Could you see if you could find such a place?

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Black Bear - $120 avg/night - DeKalb County - Amenities include: Air conditioning, TV, Satellite or cable, Parking, No smoking, Heater ✓ Bedrooms: 1 ✓ Sleeps: 2 ✓ Minimum stay from 2 night(s) ✓ Bookable directly online - Book vacation rental 999659 with Vrbo.

07/29/2023

We are so excited! After much thought and preparation, we had professional photos made of three cottages and three flats.

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Here is the Forget-Me-Knot cottage:

Hmm, I think I’d like a beautifully decorated, intimate little cottage for two, located near some hiking trails into a State or National Park. Also, make sure it’s non-smoking and pet free. Oh, and I’d like to hear the train whistle faintly in the valley. If possible I’d also like a campfire we could use. Oh, and a grill. And if you can arrange it, I’d like see the deer frolic in the nearby pond. I know this is a tall order, but I’m confident it’s out there somewhere. If you find it, please pencil me in.

vrbo.com/995663

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Forget-Me-Knot - $130 avg/night - DeKalb County - Amenities include: Air conditioning, TV, Satellite or cable, Parking, No smoking, Heater ✓ Bedrooms: 1 ✓ Sleeps: 2 ✓ Minimum stay from 2 night(s) ✓ Bookable directly online - Book vacation rental 995663 with Vrbo.

07/25/2023

I found this old aerial photo of our property:

Over 18 million aerial photos documenting the history of rural America spanning five decades.

06/05/2023

We just had a last minute reservation for The Farmhouse, so this large 7 bedroom/4 bath house is available immediately!

Sleeps 21
$400 a night
$225 cleaning fee
7% lodging tax

VRBO.com/674815

Contact us directly to save the additional fees.

The Farmhouse - $388 avg/night - DeKalb County - Amenities include: Air conditioning, TV, Satellite or cable, Washer & dryer, Parking, No smoking, Heater ✓ Bedrooms: 7 ✓ Sleeps: 21 ✓ Minimum stay from 2 night(s) ✓ Bookable directly online - Book vacation rental 674815 with Vrbo.

05/07/2023

We just got off the train! We were celebrating my husband’s birthday and three of the kids, two spouses, and the two grandkids were in town. It was only a two hour drive up to the Hiwassee River where we had a five hour train ride up a mountain.

We rode the Hiwassee River Scenic Railroad. So much fun.