Mountain Laurel Inn Bed and Breakfast
Location
Mountain Laurel Inn, nestled in the woods on the canyon below DeSoto Falls, offers a quiet elegance on Lookout Mountain near the historic town of Mentone, Alabama. Set on seven acres that resemble a magical, enchanted forest, Mountain Laurel Inn’s guesthouse offers four rooms and an apartment, all with private entrance, bath, out side porch, a/c and TV's on antenna with a DVD player. Guests enjoy the porches with rockers and the ten-minute walk to DeSoto Falls. A separate main house is where guests gather for family-style full breakfasts after having coffee delivered to their door before breakfast. A view of the woods and the peace and quiet can be enjoyed through the full size windows during breakfast, while rocking on the covered porches at the guesthouse or swinging in the hammock.
Upon arrival at Mountain Laurel, Sarah Wilcox, the innkeeper, and Sammie,a personable golden retriever make you feel right at home. Guests have use of the Gathering Place which houses a library of DVDs, games, snacks, and a common refrigerator and microwave. The Mentone area has many activities for visitors, including biking, hiking, horseback riding, skiing, sightseeing and antique shopping. Popular attractions are DeSoto State Park, Little River Canyon, Sequoyah Caverns, Cloudmont Ski and Golf Resort and Shady Grove Dude Ranch. Sarah and Sammie will help you find many ways to enjoy the natural beauty and the peacefulness of Mentone. Mentone is less than two hours from Huntsville, so make your reservations today.