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Terrace/patio
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

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

Alice’s Acres

About this space
Relax with the whole family at this peaceful, private & newly renovated farmhouse, surrounded by beautiful views of Lookout Mountain and green forests. Take in all that nature has to offer of this large home situated on 4 acres that sleeps up to 14 comfortably. Centrally located between Fort Payne and Mentone it is a quick drive to DeSoto State Park and Little River Canyon for those seeking outdoor adventure! We also love to host out of town workers. Make our place your home away from home.
The space
Since we are located on 4 private acres there is much room outside to have fun and explore. A nice fire pit for relaxing around a fire with family and friends. Enjoy a 12 foot x 60 foot back patio with comfy furniture and outdoor dining. Full kitchen with all new appliances. Super spacious living room with three comfy couches for lounging.
Other things to note
Our home is situated on 4 private acres. To access our house you will drive down 1/3 of a mile on a maintained dirt road. My father-in-law lives in the garage apartment attached to the home. He has his own indoor/outdoor space as well as his own private entrance.

Property manager

Tonya Shanklin

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 25
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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

About the area

Map
Valley Head, AL

What's nearby

  • Mentone Town Hall - 8 min drive - 7.9 km
  • DeSoto Falls - 10 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Cloudmont Ski and Golf Resort - 12 min drive - 7.2 km
  • DeSoto State Park - 12 min drive - 8.6 km
  • The Gourdie Shop - 15 min drive - 14.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Mi Casita Mexican Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Hatter Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tigers Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wildflower Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mentone Hardware Cafe - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Alice’s Acres pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Alice’s Acres?

As of Aug 2, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Alice’s Acres on Aug 3, 2025 start from CA $202.24, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Alice’s Acres?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Alice’s Acres?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Alice’s Acres located?

Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Valley Head Town Park and within 6 mi (10 km) of Mentone Town Hall and Eagle Nest. DeSoto State Park and DeSoto Falls are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Alice’s Acres Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jayde L.

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

Our stay!

Alice's acres is the perfect place for anyone needing to get away for a little bit!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob V.

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

VanRaden Thanksgiving

Very much enjoyed our stay!!!! House is clean and comfortable. Set up very nicely for a large family (there were 13 of us). Beautiful area!!! Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy F.

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

Delightful Visit

The house was very comfortable. It was 9 degrees one night and we were never cold! Lots of extra touches for a worry free, enjoyable stay. We enjoyed the fire pit and watching the herd of deer in the backyard. Would definitely book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Summer E.

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

Home away from home!

It was such a nice property. The home was well equipped and furnished with everything we needed for our stay. Plenty of room for our party of 8. The Mountain View from the deck was beautiful!! Would recommend and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce M.

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

Wonderful weekend!

All guests had a wonderful time. Everything was provided. Very clean and organized. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betsy R.

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

Great place to stay!

Everything about it was fantastic! They had toys, art supplies, lots of space inside & outside! We had a great visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison B.

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

Short stay

While we had just a short stay, we took advantage of the many sites to see...the waterfalls, park, and enjoyed dinner at Wildflowers! The house was very well accommodated and we even had some nice conversations with the father-in-law. We will enjoy staying there again, should we have the opportunity.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dyanna G.

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

Peaceful

Stunning peaceful getaway
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie C.

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

Doesn’t get any better than this!!

The property was perfect!! Super nice & very clean. Tonya was very responsive & made sure we had everything we needed plus. It was my daughter’s 18th birthday & Tonya even left her a little surprise. Thank you so much for sharing your property with us!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly Brooke N., Meridian Ms

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

Perfect for a family!

We really enjoyed our stay at Alices Acres! We loved that it was quite and secluded. It was perfect for our family of 10 and had everything we needed. It was like home away from home. We will definitely be returning
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Michael P.

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

Lovely Location

The house was comfortable and decorated invitingly. It served as a perfect place to visit Mentone, Desoto Falls, Little River Canyon, and Chattanooga. We were only there a couple of evenings. But it had plenty of yard space and a lovely deck to enjoy the outdoors. Lovely mountain backdrop. It’s kind of in the country. But it’s easy to find. Just be prepared to drive slowly on a short gravel road with significant potholes. The host responds quickly to any communication. Overall a great value for the listing price.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

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

Great Getaway

Highly recommend Alice's Acres! My friend and I were supposed to be camping with our spouses in our RVs at De Soto State Park. We had a large group of friends also camping with us. Unfortunately, our husbands and and RVs couldn't make it, so we made the best of it by renting this VRBO. It exceeded our expectations. Very cute on the outside with a large yard, firepit with seating area, a new deck out back, and nicely renovated on the inside. The attention to detail did not go unnoticed! Well stocked toiletries and amenities like paper towels, pods for the dishwasher, and dish soap. Being able to bring our pups was essential to our stay. Without that we would not have been able to come. Thank you for accommodating our 4-legged kids!!! The only thing that would have made it better for us due to our situation, was if they were a little closer to the park and the dirt road had a few less potholes. LOL! Nothing that would stop us from recommending this place or rebooking if we had it to do all over again. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher H.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley W.

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

Family gathering

Communication from host was great and they allowed early check in which was very gracious! The property was clean and very cozy. Loved our stay. Would definitely book again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry O.

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

Great stay.

We were only in town one day for a wedding but the property was perfect. Very clean inside and peaceful outside. Would definitely recommend the stay, especially if you have the extra time to enjoy the fire pit and the grill. Host was extremely responsive and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024