NEW! Alpine Lodge | Large Home on 5 Acres | Near Alpine Camp & DeSoto State Park

Mentone, AL | Alpine Lodge | Spacious Family Vacation Home near Alpine Camp and DeSoto State Park | 5 Acres | Spacious Front Yard | Backyard Deck, Patio and Basketball Goal | Large Fire Pit | Circle Driveway | Large Dining Room | 2 Refrigerators | 5 Bedrooms | Primary Bedroom Suite with King Bed, Reading Nook and Soaking Tub | 3 Bathrooms | 4 Smart TVs | Fast Wi-Fi | Laundry Room | BBQ Grill| Dog Friendly | Vacation, Corporate and Extended Stays | Hosts up to 12 Guests



Welcome to Alpine Lodge, a spacious family lodge in the beautiful mountain town of Mentone, Alabama! Conveniently located near Alpine Camp and DeSoto State Park, Alpine Lodge is the perfect place to reconnect, explore, and enjoy the simple pleasures of time shared. Perched atop Lookout Mountain and situated on 5 acres along County Road 624, Alpine Lodge is set against a backdrop of peaceful woods with a sprawling front yard and sweeping views. This inviting vacation home offers plenty of room to gather, unwind, and make lasting memories with family and friends. Enjoy morning coffee and shared meals in the dining room or outside on the deck and patio. Bring your football and basketball if you'd like. The expansive backyard patio invites outdoor fun and relaxation with a basketball goal for shooting hoops and plenty of outdoor seating. Hike the nearby trails at DeSoto State Park, and unwind around the large fire pit in the front yard beneath the stars. With frequent wildlife sightings, this is a place to truly renew, refresh, and feel restored.



**THE RETREAT PROPERTY**



Guests agree that the most significant highlight of Alpine Lodge is its stunning outdoor space. A spacious back deck overlooks the backyard and invites you to relax and take in the fresh mountain air. This home is a haven for nature lovers and those searching for a spacious peaceful retreat experience in Mentone.



There is a long circle driveway and parking area directly in front of the home for up to 4 vehicles (contact the host for authorized exceptions).



Inside, the lodge's unique layout and design creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Built in 1976, Alpine Lodge is rich with character, and Guests love that the home is thoughtfully curated with art and antiques that reflect the homeowners’ love of history and Lookout Mountain.



The spacious living room is adjacent to the foyer and features comfortable seating ideal for relaxing evenings with 2 sofas and a loveseat. There are books and board games, and there is a 55” Roku TV for streaming your subscription channels. The family's baby grand piano sits in the corner and has provided many hours of musical entertainment.



Back through the foyer, Guests can enter the full kitchen with a cabinet pantry, refrigerator, gas stove, microwave, dishwasher, coffee maker, slow cooker, toaster, blender, cooking pots, can opener, pans and cooking utensils, dishes, drinking glasses, eating utensils, cooking spices, coffee mugs, and more. Adjacent to the kitchen is a spacious laundry room with an extra refrigerator and freezer as seen in photos.



Inside the spacious family dining room, also adjacent to the kitchen, there is a wooden dining table with 6 chairs and a German beer table with benches to seat 6 more guests. Outside on the back deck is a table and 4 chairs. 2 more dining tables with 8 chairs are on the lower patio.



The spacious main-level primary bedroom suite is designed with comfort in mind. Enjoy a king bed, Roku TV, bedside sconces, and USB/USC charging ports for modern convenience. There is a sitting area / reading nook that features a 30"x72" twin mattress and an en-suite bathroom that features a large soaking tub - ideal for an unhurried start for your day.



Also on the main level and near the primary bedroom suite, there is a second full bathroom featuring a customized walk-in shower.



Down the hall and still on the main level, there is a second bedroom that includes a queen bed and a closet for storage.



Upstairs, there is a third bedroom overlooking the front yard that features a queen bed, closet and smart TV.



Also upstairs is a third bathroom with a tub/shower combination and double sink vanity.



On the other side of the home and still upstairs, Guests will find the fourth bedroom with a double bed and closet overlooking the side yard, a fifth bedroom with a double bed and 2 twin beds overlooking the backyard, and a small sitting area with a loveseat and smart TV. Each of the areas in this wing of the home are separated by long curtains that can be pulled for privacy, as seen in photos.



Near the backyard patio, there is a charcoal BBQ grill for your convenience. BBQ tools can be found in the kitchen.



Alabama's own native plants and a variety of wildlife can be seen each morning as you enjoy your first cup of coffee or hot tea. Listen close for the footsteps of deer, frequently walking through this property.



Note: The fenced area adjacent to the backyard, as seen in photos, is not available for guests. It is kept locked due to cattle and horses pastured from time to time. The barn and storage buildings, as well as the basement of the home are locked for safety and storage and only available to the homeowners.



WHY GUESTS LOVE THIS PEACEFUL RETREAT PROPERTY:

1) It has spacious dining and living areas for gathering!

2) It is situated in the peaceful Alpine Community of Mentone!

3) It has an expansive patio with outdoor seating and a basketball goal!

4) It has a large fire pit area in the front yard!

5) Alpine Lodge has beautiful views in every direction!



**EXPLORE THE AREA**



0.5 miles - Alpine Camp

1.3 miles - DeSoto State Park

6.4 miles - The Hatter Cafe in Mentone

6.9 miles - DeSoto Falls

8.1 miles - The Citadel Boulders Preserve

9.1 miles - VFW Fairgrounds

9.8 miles - Fort Payne’s City Park

11.0 miles - Alabama Fan Club & Museum

13.8 miles - Little River Canyon National Preserve

29.2 miles - Cloudland Canyon State Park, GA

38.5 miles - Unclaimed Baggage in Scottsboro, AL

41.4 miles - Rock City & Ruby Falls

51.6 miles - Chattanooga, TN

77.3 miles - Huntsville, AL

107 miles - Birmingham, AL

114 miles - Atlanta, GA



You will want a car to see the sites and experience why Lookout Mountain in Alabama has so much to offer guests for a perfect vacation experience! Waterfalls, national preserve, state parks, zip lining, hiking, picnicking, rappelling, horseback trail rides, canoeing, kayaking, rock climbing, wild animal preserve, golfing, swimming, museums, glass blowing, making pottery, skiing (seasonal), unique local dining, antique shopping, scenic drives, and MORE! So that you can experience life on the mountain like locals, Peaceful Retreats provides guests with access to a list of nearby attractions and restaurants! Chattanooga is only an hour away - Birmingham and Atlanta are less than 2 hours away!



**OUR POLICIES**



You will receive an email to e-sign a vacation rental agreement and upload your photo ID before the reservation is complete.

This retreat property is dog-friendly (small to medium dogs only - < 50 lbs - 2 dogs max), and a $99 pet fee is applied per dog for this home. Dogs must be leashed at all times.

This retreat property does not allow smoking anywhere on the property.

Quiet Hours 8pm to 8am.

Exterior security cameras are located at this property.

Parking area allows 4 cars max (unless host authorization)

There is a $500 authorized security damage HOLD required for this retreat property.

Guests will receive text and email communication from Peaceful Retreats prior, during and after each retreat.



**GIVE-BACK**



Peaceful Retreats gives back 10% of all revenue commission collected from reservations at Alpine Lodge to Alpine Camp. Their mission is dedicated to teach campers to live out their faith in worship and service to others. Alpine Camp strives to give campers opportunities to cooperate, follow, lead, and grow while watching their friends do the same.