Mountain Laurel Inn
624 Road 948, Mentone 35984, Alabama, USA
+1 256 6344673, +1 256 6344673
http://www.mountain-laurel-inn.com
624 Road 948, Mentone 35984, Alabama, USA
+1 256 6344673, +1 256 6344673
http://www.mountain-laurel-inn.com
General and in-room facilities and services available at Mountain Laurel Inn
fully equipped common kitchen
summer garden
summer terrace/patio
conference room
fax services
rooms for non-smokers
luggage storage
phone at the reception
garage places on site
quiet surroundings
credit/debit cards accepted
common TV room
tea and coffee making facilities
refrigerator in room
kitchenette in room
en-suite/private bathroom
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Activities and Attractions in and Around Mentone, Alabama. Experiences to have at Mountain Laurel Inn. Take the ten minute walk to DeSoto Falls from the guest house. Enjoy the sunset at Brow Park or over the pasture walking back to the Inn. Rocking on the porch and enjoying the quiet. Walking to the bluff overlooking Little River Canyon and seeing the Indian caves across the canyon. Spending the day at Little River Canyon natural preserve by stopping first at Little River then taking the rim drive and enjoying the overlooks and if adventurous, hiking to the bottom of Little River Canyon. Experience shopping and dining in historic Mentone which was founded in 1884 by John Mason. Find out why so many in the early 1900;s were drawn to Mentone and its springs. Reconnecting with yourself, your family and/or your friends. Horseback riding, hiking, skiing or golfing in the area. Hiking at DeSoto State Park. Meeting other guests in the Gathering Place by playing a game, by putting together a puzzle or by watching a video. Experience the joy and freedom of doing nothing by rocking on the porch or relaxing in the hammock reading a good book. Slip back into a simpler place and time. Listen to the soothing sounds of DeSoto Falls. A list of upcoming events in and around Mentone can be found. Mountain Laurel Inn makes a wonderful base for parents visiting their children at summer camps. Here is a list of just a few in the area: Camp DeSoto for girls. Ponderosa Bible Camp. Camp Comer for Boy Scouts. Camp Lookout Mountain for boys. Camp Juliette Low for Girl Scouts. Dropping the kids off at Space Camp in Huntsville, AL?...Our Inn makes a great base camp for parents and the Space Camp is only 2 hours away! Things to do within a 20 minute drive or less: Mentone shopping -- The Hitching Post (antiques collectibles), The Gourdie Shop, The White Elephant (antiques) and various arts crafts shops in town. Mountain Mama's Pottery Shop (on Hwy 117 toward Cloudland, GA). Dining at The Tiger's Inn in Valley Head for a small town cafe meal. Hiking around the Inn or in DeSoto State Park. Sitting on the porch listening to the rain while reading a good book. Check out current films at Fort Payne movie theater. A visit to Fort Payne's Antique Mill Deli. Horseback riding, golf and mountain biking. Snow skiing at Cloudmont Ski Golf Resort (December-March). Christmas in Mentone, December. Rhododendron Festival in Spring. 450 mile yard sale in August. Drive part of the historic 93 mile. Lookout Mountain Parkway. a scenic byway, that Southern Living refers to as offering some of the South's prettiest views. Alabama Fan Club and Museum (the band). Antique Alley along Highway 11. Visit the Hosiery Museum in Fort Payne...The sock capitol of the world. Visit Sallie Howard Memorial Chapel with a 20 foot boulder as the altar. Shop at Inca Connection where crafts are purchased from artists in Ecuador, Peru and Chile. Visit the Depot Museum in Fort Payne. Shop at antique stores in Summerville, Georgia. Things to do within a 45 minute drive or less: Climbing at Rocktown in Pigeon Mountain Wildlife Management area in Lafayette, Ga. Experiencing the folk artist Howard Finster's Paradise Gardens in Summerville, GA. Experience Collinsville Trade Day (Saturdays only). Shopping at the Outlet Paradise in Boaz. Fishing at Fox's Trout Farm. Hiking in Little River Canyon (a natural preserve). Hiking in Cloudland Canyon State Park (GA). Special Collections at. Rome-Floyd County Library for geneology and family history. Things to do within a 1 hour drive or less: Rock City, The Incline Railway, Lookout Mountain, and Ruby Falls. Enjoy the Tennessee Aquarium and IMAX (3-D) theater in Chattanooga. Visit and dine at the Chattanooga Choo-Choo. Shopping at Chattanooga's Market Row (upscale outlet stores). Plenty of Mall Shopping in Chattanooga. Find new outdoor gear at RockCreek Outfitters in Chattanooga. If clear skies in Chattanooga -- hang glide or visit Lake Winnepasauka, the Alpine Slide, Sunset Rock, or take in the views all along Lookout Mountain Parkway. Take a trip on the Tennessee River. Canoe the Sequatchee River. Barnsley Gardens in Adairsville, GA. Unclaimed Baggage in Scottsboro
Mentone, Alabama Bed and Breakfast Inn: Mountain Laurel Inn offers a rustic touch of class setting on towering Lookout Mountain near the historic town of Mentone, AL. Inspiring views abound from our bed and breakfast inn nestled in the woods, on the canyon below DeSoto Falls. Hiking trails around Mountain Laurel Inn Bed and Breakfast are enjoyed by everyone who visits. Walks can be short and relaxing or long and adventurous in these Alabama woods. You can stroll to the raised herb beds and to the bluff overlooking Little River by the trail in front of the main house,or hike to the base of Desoto Falls at Desoto State Park. The main house offers a beautiful view of the inspiring woods that can be enjoyed through the full size windows or in the rocking chairs on the porch. A separate guest house features beautifully decorated rooms, each with private entrance and bath, TV with VCR, heat and air. Each room has a theme to reflect the setting. The Gathering Place offers a sitting area for all guests to enjoy. Guests can play games, sit and chat or check out a movie from the video library. A guest refrigerator with fruit drinks is available along with a setup for hot drinks. The Gathering Place is open all the time. I raised the window and listened to the rain - all the stress that had accumulated slowly melted away.. Breakfast at Mountain Laurel Inn Bed and Breakfast begins with coffee outside each guest's door. Guests are served a full, family-style breakfast consisting of fruit, homemade breads and a main dish, which may consist of Breakfast Pizza, Eggs Rancheros, Decadent French Toast or Breakfast in Bread. Innkeeper Sarah Wilcox with Baxter, The Guest Ambassador. After a leisurely and filling breakfast with good conversation, guests are prepared for the adventures of the day whether they include biking, hiking, horseback riding, sightseeing, or antique shopping. Thanks so much for providing us with such a magical setting, complete with all your thoughtful details and gestures, for a brief but much needed respite from life;s pressures and stresses. Hope to be back many times to see the mountain laurel bloom, hear the locusts sing, to see the leaves turn, and to listen again to the wind moving over the bluff and through the trees. Many thanks for nurturing all the magic here.. For more adventure, hike to by the path behind the guest house to the top or by way of taking the steep route down to the river. Night time strolls are also enjoyable to see the stars or a rising full moon. Baxter, the resident golden retriever, is always ready to be your guide. Every at Mountain Laurel Inn offers beauty and relaxation so come and enjoy our Alabama inn. Inspected and Approved by the Bed and Breakfast Association of Alabama. ©2007 Mountain Laurel Inn Bed Breakfast Sarah Wilcox, Innkeeper 624 Road 948 · P.O. Box 443 Mentone, Alabama 35984 (256) 634-4673 · (800) 889-4244 email: info@mountain-laurel-inn.com. Webpage design, hosting, maintenance by
Mountain Laurel Inn is such a fabulous place. When you drive in under the arch and through the pastures, you don;t know what to expect. Then- what a delightful surprise to find this restful, inviting retreat. Your rooms are decorated so nicely. Ann Danny. All rooms have a private entrance, private bath, heat, air, TV on antenna with a vcr. A full breakfast is included in room rate with coffee delivered before breakfast. First night's lodging required in advance. We accept MasterCard, VISA and Discover, cash and checks. Seven Day Cancellation Policy. Smoking permitted outside only. Corporate and Midweek rates available. All rooms subject to 8 1/2 % lodgings tax and rates are based on double occupancy. *Rates are subject to change without notice. Decorated in a blue denim and white eyelet, represents the abundance of wildflowers on Lookout Mountain. Springtime abounds with magnificent blooms from mountain laurel to lady slippers. The Wildflower room offers a queen size bed and an outside porch with a nightly rate of $105-115. Done in a dark blue and green plaid; honors Alabama's only ski slope across the river. Winter in Mentone is beautiful with the contrast of boulders and trees on the mountain and the occasional surprise of snow flurries. The Ski room offers a queen size bed and an outside porch with a nightly rate of $105-115. With the patchwork quilt and deer heads; recognizes the many friends in the area such as deer, Canadian geese and wild turkey. Walks through the woods in the early morning or at dusk often give guests a glimpse of Mountain Laurel's neighbors. The Deer room offers a king size bed and an outside porch with a nightly rate of $105-115. In a pink floral and twig pattern; is so named for the Mentone Wedding Chapel next door. Anytime of year is appropriate to celebrate and enjoy each other. The Bridal room offers a queen size bed and an outside porch with a nightly rate of $105-115. Decorated in a cheery yellow with wonderful skylights, the upstairs apartment has two rooms with a in one and a trundle bed and in the other. May accommodate 2-4 people. Like all of the mountain, this room is just a little closer to heaven. The apartment has a nightly rate of $130-140 for two and $155-$170 for four people.
Mountain Laurel Inn Bed and Breakfast Recipes. Decadent French Toast... just one of our breakfast favorites!. Guests are invited to come sit and chat by the fire, enjoy a book or game from the reading area, and each morning, a wonderful breakfast is served at the table that used to reside in Sarah's grandmother's 1888 historic registry house called The Magnolias in LaGrange, Georgia. Additional furnishings, such as the Magnolia needlepoint rug and rocker by the wood stove, also came from the home. The four days we have spent here have been wonderful! We really enjoyed the great breakfasts, the hiking, the beautiful scenery and relaxing on the porch. Playing with Baxter has been a special treat. The best part has been the absolute silence at night! We hope to return one day. Thank you! Arlington, TX. After many requests, Mountain Laurel Inn has produced a cookbook called Mountain Laurel Inn and Mentone Memories. Recipes come from the breakfast menu, camp days, Baxter, friends and family. Please email if you would like to order a cookbook at $14.95 per copy plus tax and shipping. Several of our most requested recipes follow below: 8 oz. tomato sauce 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/4 teaspoon cumin 8 eggs 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1 cup (4 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese 4 tostado shells Sour cream Jalepeno slices. Combine first 3 ingredients in a lightly greased 9 pie plate. Break eggs evenly over sauce in dish and sprinkle with pepper and paprika. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese and bake an additional 5 minutes. Spoon eggs into tostado shells and plop with sour cream and jalepeno. Sausage-Mushroom Breakfast Casserole. 2 1/4 cup seasoned croutons 1 1/2 lb. bulk pork sausage 4 eggs, beaten 2 1/4 cup milk 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 can sliced mushrooms (4 oz.) drained 3/4 teaspoon dry mustard 2 cups grated cheddar cheese Cherry tomatoes, halved Parsley sprigs. Spread croutons in a lightly greased 9x13 dish; set aside. Cook sausage until browned, stirring to crumble; drain well. Sprinkle sausage over croutons. Combine eggs, milk, soup, mustard and mushrooms. Mix well and pour over sausage. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight. Remove from refrigerator; let stand 30 minutes. Bake uncovered at 325 degrees for 50-55 minutes. Sprinkle cheese on top and bake 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Garnish with cherry tomatoes and parsley. Serves 8-10 (Sent to me by guest, Ivy Johnson.). 1 box Duncan Hines Yellow Cake Mix 1 box vanilla instant pudding 8 oz. sour cream 1/2 cup oil 4 eggs Hershey's mini morsels. Put first 5 ingredients together and blend with mixer for 5 minutes. Stir in morsels. Spray Bundt pan with cooking spray and then coat with sugar. Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes.
Mentone, Alabama Bed and Breakfast Inn: Mountain Laurel Inn offers a rustic touch of class setting on towering Lookout Mountain near the historic town of Mentone, AL. Inspiring views abound from our bed and breakfast inn nestled in the woods, on the canyon below DeSoto Falls. Hiking trails around Mountain Laurel Inn Bed and Breakfast are enjoyed by everyone who visits. Walks can be short and relaxing or long and adventurous in these Alabama woods. You can stroll to the raised herb beds and to the bluff overlooking Little River by the trail in front of the main house,or hike to the base of Desoto Falls at Desoto State Park. The main house offers a beautiful view of the inspiring woods that can be enjoyed through the full size windows or in the rocking chairs on the porch. A separate guest house features beautifully decorated rooms, each with private entrance and bath, TV with VCR, heat and air. Each room has a theme to reflect the setting. The Gathering Place offers a sitting area for all guests to enjoy. Guests can play games, sit and chat or check out a movie from the video library. A guest refrigerator with fruit drinks is available along with a setup for hot drinks. The Gathering Place is open all the time. I raised the window and listened to the rain - all the stress that had accumulated slowly melted away.. Breakfast at Mountain Laurel Inn Bed and Breakfast begins with coffee outside each guest's door. Guests are served a full, family-style breakfast consisting of fruit, homemade breads and a main dish, which may consist of Breakfast Pizza, Eggs Rancheros, Decadent French Toast or Breakfast in Bread. Innkeeper Sarah Wilcox with Baxter, The Guest Ambassador. After a leisurely and filling breakfast with good conversation, guests are prepared for the adventures of the day whether they include biking, hiking, horseback riding, sightseeing, or antique shopping. Thanks so much for providing us with such a magical setting, complete with all your thoughtful details and gestures, for a brief but much needed respite from life;s pressures and stresses. Hope to be back many times to see the mountain laurel bloom, hear the locusts sing, to see the leaves turn, and to listen again to the wind moving over the bluff and through the trees. Many thanks for nurturing all the magic here.. For more adventure, hike to by the path behind the guest house to the top or by way of taking the steep route down to the river. Night time strolls are also enjoyable to see the stars or a rising full moon. Baxter, the resident golden retriever, is always ready to be your guide. Every at Mountain Laurel Inn offers beauty and relaxation so come and enjoy our Alabama inn. Inspected and Approved by the Bed and Breakfast Association of Alabama. ©2007 Mountain Laurel Inn Bed Breakfast Sarah Wilcox, Innkeeper 624 Road 948 · P.O. Box 443 Mentone, Alabama 35984 (256) 634-4673 · (800) 889-4244 email: info@mountain-laurel-inn.com. Webpage design, hosting, maintenance by
Mountain Laurel Inn is such a fabulous place. When you drive in under the arch and through the pastures, you don;t know what to expect. Then- what a delightful surprise to find this restful, inviting retreat. Your rooms are decorated so nicely. Ann Danny. All rooms have a private entrance, private bath, heat, air, TV on antenna with a vcr. A full breakfast is included in room rate with coffee delivered before breakfast. First night's lodging required in advance. We accept MasterCard, VISA and Discover, cash and checks. Seven Day Cancellation Policy. Smoking permitted outside only. Corporate and Midweek rates available. All rooms subject to 8 1/2 % lodgings tax and rates are based on double occupancy. *Rates are subject to change without notice. Decorated in a blue denim and white eyelet, represents the abundance of wildflowers on Lookout Mountain. Springtime abounds with magnificent blooms from mountain laurel to lady slippers. The Wildflower room offers a queen size bed and an outside porch with a nightly rate of $105-115. Done in a dark blue and green plaid; honors Alabama's only ski slope across the river. Winter in Mentone is beautiful with the contrast of boulders and trees on the mountain and the occasional surprise of snow flurries. The Ski room offers a queen size bed and an outside porch with a nightly rate of $105-115. With the patchwork quilt and deer heads; recognizes the many friends in the area such as deer, Canadian geese and wild turkey. Walks through the woods in the early morning or at dusk often give guests a glimpse of Mountain Laurel's neighbors. The Deer room offers a king size bed and an outside porch with a nightly rate of $105-115. In a pink floral and twig pattern; is so named for the Mentone Wedding Chapel next door. Anytime of year is appropriate to celebrate and enjoy each other. The Bridal room offers a queen size bed and an outside porch with a nightly rate of $105-115. Decorated in a cheery yellow with wonderful skylights, the upstairs apartment has two rooms with a in one and a trundle bed and in the other. May accommodate 2-4 people. Like all of the mountain, this room is just a little closer to heaven. The apartment has a nightly rate of $130-140 for two and $155-$170 for four people.
Mountain Laurel Inn Bed and Breakfast Recipes. Decadent French Toast... just one of our breakfast favorites!. Guests are invited to come sit and chat by the fire, enjoy a book or game from the reading area, and each morning, a wonderful breakfast is served at the table that used to reside in Sarah's grandmother's 1888 historic registry house called The Magnolias in LaGrange, Georgia. Additional furnishings, such as the Magnolia needlepoint rug and rocker by the wood stove, also came from the home. The four days we have spent here have been wonderful! We really enjoyed the great breakfasts, the hiking, the beautiful scenery and relaxing on the porch. Playing with Baxter has been a special treat. The best part has been the absolute silence at night! We hope to return one day. Thank you! Arlington, TX. After many requests, Mountain Laurel Inn has produced a cookbook called Mountain Laurel Inn and Mentone Memories. Recipes come from the breakfast menu, camp days, Baxter, friends and family. Please email if you would like to order a cookbook at $14.95 per copy plus tax and shipping. Several of our most requested recipes follow below: 8 oz. tomato sauce 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/4 teaspoon cumin 8 eggs 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1 cup (4 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese 4 tostado shells Sour cream Jalepeno slices. Combine first 3 ingredients in a lightly greased 9 pie plate. Break eggs evenly over sauce in dish and sprinkle with pepper and paprika. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese and bake an additional 5 minutes. Spoon eggs into tostado shells and plop with sour cream and jalepeno. Sausage-Mushroom Breakfast Casserole. 2 1/4 cup seasoned croutons 1 1/2 lb. bulk pork sausage 4 eggs, beaten 2 1/4 cup milk 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 can sliced mushrooms (4 oz.) drained 3/4 teaspoon dry mustard 2 cups grated cheddar cheese Cherry tomatoes, halved Parsley sprigs. Spread croutons in a lightly greased 9x13 dish; set aside. Cook sausage until browned, stirring to crumble; drain well. Sprinkle sausage over croutons. Combine eggs, milk, soup, mustard and mushrooms. Mix well and pour over sausage. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight. Remove from refrigerator; let stand 30 minutes. Bake uncovered at 325 degrees for 50-55 minutes. Sprinkle cheese on top and bake 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Garnish with cherry tomatoes and parsley. Serves 8-10 (Sent to me by guest, Ivy Johnson.). 1 box Duncan Hines Yellow Cake Mix 1 box vanilla instant pudding 8 oz. sour cream 1/2 cup oil 4 eggs Hershey's mini morsels. Put first 5 ingredients together and blend with mixer for 5 minutes. Stir in morsels. Spray Bundt pan with cooking spray and then coat with sugar. Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes.
