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One Oar Missing, directly on Little River w/double fireplaces

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TV, fireplace, books
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Interior

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61478 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

About this property

Entire place

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

One Oar Missing, directly on Little River w/double fireplaces

One Oar Missing sits directly on Little River, in the deepest, widest portion known as Lake Lahusage. A boardwalk down to the rivers edge makes it an easy walk down to the floating dock and kayaks. Double decks, one on each side of the sunroom give you plenty of space for cooking on the charcoal grill and to enjoy an outdoor meal when weather permits. Rainy days call for lounging in the sunroom! A large wood burning fireplace makes it the place to be almost any time of year. When one fireplace is not enough, there's a second wood burning fireplace in the open floor plan living/kitchen area. A large kitchen island gives you plenty of space for cooking, playing games and making memories. A split bedroom design offers three bedrooms with ensuite main bedroom and two additional bedrooms with jack-n-jill bathroom with two sink areas.
Mentone offers artist's & antique shops and restaurants. Nearby activities include golf, DeSoto State Park, Little River Canyon National Preserve, Cloudland Canyon, camping, hiking along rivers & waterfalls. Check out our website for additional local info.

Property manager

Delightful Retreats, LLC

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Charcoal grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,478 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only, up to two, with $65 fee

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the area

Map
Mentone, AL

What's nearby

  • Cloudmont Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • The Gourdie Shop - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • DeSoto Falls - 13 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Cloudmont Ski and Golf Resort - 20 min drive - 13.7 km
  • DeSoto State Park - 34 min drive - 20.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hatter Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tigers Inn - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Wildflower Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mentone Hardware Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Mountain Inn Restaurant - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is One Oar Missing, directly on Little River w/double fireplaces pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at One Oar Missing, directly on Little River w/double fireplaces?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at One Oar Missing, directly on Little River w/double fireplaces?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is One Oar Missing, directly on Little River w/double fireplaces located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Cloudmont Park and 2 mi (3.2 km) from The Gourdie Shop. Mentone Town Hall and Eagle Nest are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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One Oar Missing, directly on Little River w/double fireplaces Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice stay

We had a nice time at One Oar Missing. The cabin was clean and stocked nicely. The beds were very comfortable as was the cabin. It was a nice weekend retreat.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerri K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Cabin on the lake

This was the perfect location to get away and relax. From the fireplace and roasting marshmellows to feeding the ducks on the lake. We really enjoyed it here and plan to book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danette D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous property!

Fantastic stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gavin L., Birmingham, AL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend Getaway

Nice weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Cabin

Nice space, great location!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Preston F.

Great Family Cabin

We had a wonderful time around the fire spending time with each other. The area was peaceful and a great retreat. Lots of space and amenities! This is a great cabin for family and dogs! The host was friendly and helpful! The coffee is always the best touch! Thank you for having us!!

10/10 Excellent

Carla J., Trussville Al USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Family Getaway

It was the perfect place for our family weekend stay. We enjoyed the house, kayaks the river right outside. And Mentone is such a charming area.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet, peaceful and beautiful cabin

My family of 4 very much enjoy this property. Exactly as advertised. Very clean which we loved. The cabin is big, with enough space to enjoy a good book, the fireplaces and just a quiet vacation. Somehow close to local adventures and the river was beautiful. Thank You! We will come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and property!

Great location on the widest part of the river. Kids enjoyed kayaking and caught bluegill and bass right from the dock. Would definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Norma W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It was very nice. The home is so beautiful and spacious. The place fulfilled all of our needs.

It was easy and secure
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Carrie H.

Wonderful!

Clean, comfy, peaceful, and scenic. We had a perfect weekend enjoying the porch, dock, and kayaks.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheri B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely beautiful

We had a fabulous time! Fished off the dock, kayaked, cooked lots of food in the roomy kitchen. Watched some football. Wonderful place!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregory S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Getaway

Very nice
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Sam C.

One Oar Missing - beautiful five star stay

We had a wonderful stay at One Oar Missing. Incredibly clean place, as they always are with Delightful Retreats. Enjoyed fantastic fires, and the river ambiance! Really great time. The place is very well furnished, including comfortable beds. We always enjoy Historic Mentone! Holly took great care of us and as always was extremely responsive! This is definitely a house that we'd like to visit again!
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10/10 Excellent

Deanna T.

Peaceful

The house was very peaceful and quiet. The place was very clean. The beds were comfortable. The screened-in porch was very welcoming. We did take the kayaks out and was surprised that the lake didn't have much water traffic on it, which was very good for the beginners in our group.

10/10 Excellent

Claire M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome trip

Loved this cabin! Plenty of room for everyone! The screened in porch/sunroom was so nice and we spent a lot of time there! Kayaks were fun. A bit too chilly for swimming due to unseasonably cooler weather. Great for sitting on the dock with our feet in the water! Cabin was very clean and well supplied. Beds and pillows very comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Misty B.

Perfect relaxing family vacation!

We had a wonderful stay at One Oar Missing! We loved hanging out on the screened porch, it seemed like being in a large treehouse with all of the trees outside the windows and the relaxing sounds of nature. The dock was a favorite for us in the late afternoons, we enjoyed fishing and the peaceful views. The kayaks were a fun addition to our trip and provided entertainment and exercise. We absolutely loved our stay and enjoyed being able to have our dogs with us on our trip. We’d love to stay at the One Oar Missing again in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Hallie M.

Lovely time in Mentone

We enjoyed our stay at One Oar Missing. The house was clean and had everything we needed. We sat out on the screened porch every night and visited. We cooked two meals in the kitchen and ate out one night at The Wildflower Cafe. Beds were comfortable, but the king bed in the master is really tall - about chest height on me, and I wished for a step stool. But I managed. Our only disappointment was that the water levels were so low due to the drought conditions this summer that we couldn't really enjoy the dock or swimming because it was so muddy and yucky. We did visit Little River Canyon and DeSoto Falls, both of which were just a trickle, but still lots of fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Angela s.

Perfect setting

My family absolutely loved One Oar Missing! The layout is awesome and allows for adults to have their private space rather than a loft area. We were pleasantly surprised to see the stack of firewood available to use. The two fireplaces were quiet impressive and the outdoor living area was the perfect place to enjoy the fall breeze and beautiful views. This cabin had a fully stocked kitchen which included items we didn't think we would need (like the crockpot and hand mixer). There is plenty of seating indoors and out! We do hope to spend more family time here in the future!
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10/10 Excellent

Christina C.

Thanksgiving Holiday at One Oar Missing

We're so happy we decided to celebrate Thanksgiving at One Oar Missing. The views and the cabin itself were phenomenal. The sunroom, although cold, still provided a wonderful experience with the large wood-burning fireplace. I loved the decorations and small touches that added to the aesthetic and experience. The weather was too cold to spend time in the water, but we took advantage of the National parks and hiking trails at Little River Canyon Preserve and Desoto Falls. Mentone has captured our hearts, and we've already started planning future visits. We hope to one day own a home here. Until that day arrives, we will continue to stay in the homes managed by Delightful Retreats.
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10/10 Excellent

John B.

Peaceful and amazing

The cabin, you walk through the front door to an open and inviting kitchen/ living space. A beautiful floor to ceiling stone wood burning fireplace draws your attention. It is just begging for you to build a quaint fire and sit on the relaxing sofa sipping your favorite drink. Then you walk outside to an amazing screened in back porch that is pretty much a reflection of the living space with its own stone fireplace and lakeside views. There are also two open decks to sit and enjoy the lake view. There is a kettle charcoal grill for you to grill up some burgers or steaks. When you get tired from a long day on the water or hiking in the state parks, there is plenty of room for you and your family or friends to get cleaned up in the two bathrooms and then relax in the three bed rooms. We brought our kayaks with the plan to spend a fair amount of time on the water, and to my surprise they had two kayaks available for use on the lake. We spent two days on the water and explored Lake Lahusage as far as we could in kayaks. There are many activities and shops nearby to keep your attention as well. But I will say if you are looking for a peaceful time, the water is the place to be. In the two days we were on the water, we only had a few encounters with other boats. It was pretty close to having an entire lake to ourselves. Put your phones away, cell service isn’t great(but there is WiFi) and enjoy the outdoors and the peacefulness of it all. One Oar Missing is on our return visit list.
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10/10 Excellent

Linda O.

A Family Place

Clean and very well supplied with everything needed for a quiet weekend stay. While I realized the house did not have a dining table, I thought the large bar area would work for us. We did not find the bar suitable for sitting to eat or playing games.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Joann W.

Hidden gem!

We absolutely loved the area, plenty of things to do and see. The home was really conveniently located to everything. Beds were very comfy, great water pressure, we were able to catch a few fish, even though the water was low. We enjoyed the house, but could use an additional television. The yellow heart pine in the main living area was beautiful. Massive fire places. We would definitely recommend this property.

10/10 Excellent

Judy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very Relaxing quiet Clean

Had a nice stay. The umbrella was broken on the dock probably needs replaced. But we did enjoy our stay it was quiet and clean. Was well stocked. Only thing missing is a hot tub! The screen porch was very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ginger S.

Great Space

The fireplaces were spectacular! We enjoyed fires both indoor and outdoor during our stay. The cabin was very spacious with plenty of room. The location was great, giving us ample opportunity to explore the nature around us as well as visit nearby towns. We will be back!