Cottage in Alabama
4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area
About this cottage rental
Escape to riverside tranquility at The Shire. A quant, quarried from the river stone cottage nestled on the banks of Little River. Wake up to breathtaking river views from the master bedroom and unwind in the cozy living room, complete with a stone gas log fireplace. Step outside and soak in the scenery from the screened-in deck hot tub or gather around the fire pit on the stone patio for an evening of roasting marshmallows. With a private boat dock and provided kayaks, adventure awaits right at your doorstep (don't forget your life jackets!). The fully fenced yard offers a safe haven for your furry friends, while the modern, fully stocked kitchen with stainless steel appliances makes meal preparation a breeze. When you're ready to explore, you're just a short drive from downtown Mentone, Desoto State Park, and Cloudland State Park, offering endless opportunities for outdoor recreation and scenic exploration.
Guests will be required to complete a rental agreement, provide a valid photo ID, and submit a refundable damage deposit hold. This property welcomes up to 2 dogs with prior approval and applicable pet fee.
Guests will be required to complete a rental agreement, provide a valid photo ID, and submit a refundable damage deposit hold. This property welcomes up to 2 dogs with prior approval and applicable pet fee.
Amenities at The Shire-riverside w/hot tub, fire pit, kayaks & fenced yard
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Alabama
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·May 2026
Such a wonderful experience! The Shire was the perfect setting for a relaxing weekend in nature. We enjoyed kayaking, sitting by a fire, and soaking in the hot tub. The house is so charming, and the property is simply magical. Mentone was also very cute. We loved getting tea at The Mad Hater, and dinner at Elevation and The Wildflower Cafe was delicious (make a reservation). We hope to come back every season to see all Mentone has to offer.
10 / 10Outstanding·Apr 2026
We loved everything about our stay at The Shire. Everything was so peaceful. The greenery, the flowers, & the view of the river made coffee time so enjoyable. The entire property being fenced in gave us priceless peace of mind when it came to our dog, who absolutely loved hunting for lizards. Inside the home was tastefully decorated & had everything we needed. The hot tub was wonderful. The couch & bed were super comfy and the shower had great water pressure. Its very close to everything we wanted to do in town. It's really just perfect. We can't wait to come back in the summer to really take advantage of the river. It's safe to say we've found "our home" in Mentone.
10 / 10Outstanding·Mar 2026
Great cabin. Sleeps 4, fantastic hot tub! View of the river. Amenities in kitchen. An older property, but very quaint and comfortable. Very clean.
6 / 10Average·Oct 2025
There were bugs and spiders, also not as clean as it should be. The rug in the livingroom was so dirty it should be replaced. Livingroom furniture was very uncomfortable to sit on.There were splatters on the window over the sink and food splatters on the side of the fridge.The entire place needs to be deep cleaned and trimming needs to be done along with other yard work. I realize it is in the woods and is pet friendly but it was not worth what we paid for the stay. I forgot to mention we had to wash the blanket before we could sleep under it, it had pubic hair on it, not good!!! We will not book this place again and we were celebrating my 77 birthday, there were times I just wanted to leave but we had paid for two nights so we toughed it out! Future renters beware.
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Top rated by guests
9.7Outstanding
(211 Ratings)
"Such a wonderful experience! The Shire was the perfect setting for a relaxing weekend in nature. We enjoyed kayaking, sitting by a fire, and soaking in the hot tub. The house is so charming, and the p..."
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