Cute, charming and very clean Mountain Shanty. We enjoyed our stay.

We loved our stay at the Shanty! Thank you so much for everything! We thoroughly enjoyed everything!! Phillip and Alycia Eady

A great place to relax, very cozy and clean. The beds were super comfortable, with soft pillows. It was furnished with everything we needed to have a wonderful mini vacation. We all agreed we’d stay here again and recommend it to friends.

Wonderful time staying at the Shanty. Everything you needed was covered. Had no real plans and the house was just a great place to hang out. Loved just hanging out on the front porch. Thanks Shannon for a great weekend. We will be back soon.

This home was just amazing! We were so happy with our choice. Would definitely come back!

Our family of four had a wonderful trip to Mentone recently! We had plenty of room and loved that the girls had space to play. There were extension cords everywhere which made plugging up all of our chargers, monitors, and sound machines a breeze. Would definitely recommend this property to others!

This is my third time visiting the Mentone/Fort Payne area. God's hand is clearly visible in all the natural beauties found in this region. Previously we have always stayed in some of the more secluded cabins buried deep in the forest, which have been perfect for when we were craving complete solitude. I brought my elderly parents on this trip and so convenience was key. We choose this shanty because it was in walking distance to town, yet still afforded us the privacy we would lose at a B&B. Yes, as previously posted the photos posted are high gloss, but no more so than any other real estate showing. They were still very true to what you will experience at the cabin. This country girl and her family loved the eclectic style of each room and the ease of finding the essentials needed. I appreciated the echos and creaks of each footstep as we walked through the shanty, as they made me feel nostalgic to the house my grandfather built my grandmother. The 'secret' connector door from the second to third bedroom, made this trip for my little one. There was a nice sized area behind the cabin to run around with my daughter to play and in the cabin there were several children books for my daughter to peruse. Inside, the big farmhouse style sink in the kitchen was EVERYTHING to me, and quickly became a todo item on my own home improvement list. The house is right off the main road which was convenient when we wanted to just get up and go. The bulk of the places we visted were a mere 10-20minute drive away. We loved having the local Dollar General (equipped with grocery section) just 6 minutes down the road. At night, you will hear the steady stream of cars traveling by, but after the first night, it just becomes background noise. The host Shannon was quick to respond to all my messages throughout the trip and was sure to check in on us after we settled in. They left several local brochures with hiking info and etc. She even entertained my family's crazy plant exchange tradition 😜 Thank you Bakers for being such wonderful hosts. The shanty truly was a refuge.

This was my first time to Mentone. I was looking for a solo retreat to recharge. It was a last minute booking and the owner was so quick to reply, very thorough and reassured me it was a perfect place to land. Google Maps brought we right to the property with ease. The check in process was seamless - a simple code to let myself in. I walked in and it was like a breath of fresh air. Hanging on the wall was a sign that said Mentone Mountain Shanty - A soul's refuge. I knew I was in the right place! The house was decorated so cute and it was extremely clean with a light, airy feeling all around. I absolutely loved the kitchen and the natural light in this room. My biggest issue was trying to decide which of the beautiful rooms to sleep in! I loved the cottage's eclectic style. You could tell the owner's truly wanted you to feel at home. I loved the little hidden touches of love in each room - like the affirmation cards in the bathroom. The house is a 10 min walk from downtown. There is a sidewalk across the street that takes you right to the downtown - lots of shops. The Mentone Market was a great stopping point! I also took a 10 min drive to Desoto Falls - all of the which the owner helped me coordinate. I will definitely be back! Thank you Shanty for holding me in a time I really needed it the most. Much love!

Average at best. The glossy images online can be deceiving. I was a bit disappointed when I stepped in and went back to check the pictures that were online. Same furniture, but to me comparing the pictures to the actual place resulted in a big letdown. I went to open the door of the front bedroom, and the door knob fell off. That happened every time we attempted to open the door. So, I had to end up getting my tools out to manipulate it to stay on. Of course, I won’t be returning.

We rented this for our son and fiancé that we’re getting married in Mentone. It was conveniently located and a great base for all of the festivities! Shannon communicated well and we appreciate the heads up! We own a cabin here and love our little town of Mentone as does our family. Thanks so much for sharing your home with our family!

Our kids weren’t home for Christmas so we met my mom, aunt, and cousin in Mentone. Mind you, this was during Elliot when it was soooo cold. I don’t think the hvac system was able to keep up against the cold but I brought a dish heater and it warmed everything up nicely. The location was convenient and the house was sweet. The kitchen is really nice. We had a nice time and the owner communicated well with us.

Cool lil' mountain cottage/house. Did a family Thanksgiving here. Shannon was awesome in communicating.

Wonderful host!! The house is beautifully decorated. It’s in a perfect location to walk to shops and cafes. The beds were also comfy. It was a perfect, relaxing getaway.

We enjoyed staying in this very cute and cozy cabin. It was very clean and we were provided with everything we needed for our family stay. Thank you Shannon!

It was really cute

Cute cottage just seconds from downtown on same road. Cute and cozy but updated! Strong water pressure in shower!!! Comfy screened in porch to drink my coffee and read the Bible every morning. Washer and dryer leads to back porch where we saw deer and other wildlife. Comfortable stay and easy host to communicate with. Thank you for hosting! Jane

Shanty Mountain was a pleasant surprise ! We loved staying so close to town !! Thank you !!! Charity Story

1 There was no toaster. I bought one and left it for you. 2 The ceiling fan in the front most bedroom shook violently and made loud noises when it ran making it unusable. 3 The ceiling fan in the rearmost bedroom would not run at all. I also left some coffee filters for the next group that might want to have their breakfast in the unit. More care should be given to checking the proper operation of the equipment in this unit before renting it. in the future.

Enjoyed our visit; the home had everything we needed for a few days of relaxing in Mentone.

Mentone is a lovely town with friendly people. We enjoyed a great breakfast at the Hatter cafe Our stay was five star family adventure and we look forward to returning soon.

Mentone is a lovely town with friendly people. We enjoyed a great breakfast at the Hatter cafe Our stay was five star family adventure and we look forward to returning soon.

We had a wonderful time at the mountain shanty. It was clean, quiet and cozy. Best of all, it was convenient to town. We will plan to return. The host went out of her way to take care of our needs and make us feel welcome.

We had a wonderful time at the mountain shanty. It was clean, quiet and cozy. Best of all, it was convenient to town. We will plan to return. The host went out of her way to take care of our needs and make us feel welcome.

The Mentone Shanty is very comfortable and has all of the amenities of home. It has been wonderfully updated, but retains many of the “old home place” characteristics that take you back in time. Furniture and beds were all very comfortable. It was spotless when we arrived! The screened-in front porch is a nice amenity. The Shanty is located within walking distance of local shops and restaurants. A new sidewalk was being installed while we were there which makes the trek to and from shops much safer. We walked to the Wildflower Café and Mentone Market and other shops. Other good shops within a short driving distance. (Most of shops and restaurants had reduced hours, so it was difficult to get in.) We drove into DeSoto Park and it is a great park. And we highly recommend Tiger’s Inn Restaurant in Head of Valley! We ate two meals there and are sorry we didn’t make it there for breakfast! There was a lot of traffic on the road where the Shanty is located, so sitting on the porch is not particularly quiet and if you are a light sleeper, you might bring a fan or use the noise-maker app on your phone to drown out traffic noise at night. The hosts could not have been more responsive and accommodating! Now that we know the lay of the land, we would definitely stay there again!

The Mentone Shanty is very comfortable and has all of the amenities of home. It has been wonderfully updated, but retains many of the “old home place” characteristics that take you back in time. Furniture and beds were all very comfortable. It was spotless when we arrived! The screened-in front porch is a nice amenity. The Shanty is located within walking distance of local shops and restaurants. A new sidewalk was being installed while we were there which makes the trek to and from shops much safer. We walked to the Wildflower Café and Mentone Market and other shops. Other good shops within a short driving distance. (Most of shops and restaurants had reduced hours, so it was difficult to get in.) We drove into DeSoto Park and it is a great park. And we highly recommend Tiger’s Inn Restaurant in Head of Valley! We ate two meals there and are sorry we didn’t make it there for breakfast! There was a lot of traffic on the road where the Shanty is located, so sitting on the porch is not particularly quiet and if you are a light sleeper, you might bring a fan or use the noise-maker app on your phone to drown out traffic noise at night. The hosts could not have been more responsive and accommodating! Now that we know the lay of the land, we would definitely stay there again!

The property is as shown in photos and was very clean.

Enjoyed staying at this cottage. The check in experience could have been better in that we three ladies in our 70s arrived several hours early after a two hour drive and asked for an early check-in of an hour or two and had to leave and come back at 4:00 pm. Disappointing.

The property is as shown in photos and was very clean.

Enjoyed staying at this cottage. The check in experience could have been better in that we three ladies in our 70s arrived several hours early after a two hour drive and asked for an early check-in of an hour or two and had to leave and come back at 4:00 pm. Disappointing.