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Mountain Retreat! Ruby's Roost House

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Interior
Exterior
TV, fireplace, offices
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 15186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Mentone, Alabama
  • DeSoto State Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Lost Falls Trailhead
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Cloudmont Ski and Golf Resort
    ‪11 min drive‬

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About the area

Mentone

On lake.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Mentone vacation home, you'll find DeSoto State Park and Lost Falls Trailhead. Cloudmont Ski and Golf Resort and Mentone Town Hall are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • DeSoto State Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Lost Falls Trailhead - 9 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Cloudmont Ski and Golf Resort - 11 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Little River Canyon Center - 23 min drive - 20.6 km
  • Little River Canyon National Preserve - 24 min drive - 21.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack's Family Restaurant - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Mi Casita Mexican Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Stevi B's Pizza Buffet - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Wingstop - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬18 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Mountain Retreat! Ruby's Roost House

Summary:
The sleepy town of Mentone invites you to Ruby's Roost. With 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a full kitchen, laundry, and a lower-level kitchenette with an additional sitting area, Ruby's Roost provides ample room for both entertainment and relaxation inside and out.

The Little River Canyon National Preserve is located just 1.7 miles away from our home.

When it is cold enough, you can ski at Cloudmont Ski Resort, and when it’s warm enough you can swim in the river!

We can't wait to host you!

The Space:
Upon arrival, enjoy the breathtaking scenery that can be appreciated from one of the many vantage points on our property. Come inside, and you will find the view is just gorgeous! The main level of our home boasts floor-to-ceiling windows and an open concept living space. Guests will enjoy our full, eat-in kitchen, stocked with all the basics you need to settle in and feel "at home." Our living room provides ample seating options (including a queen size sleeper sofa and futon) and a large flat-screen TV complete with Roku. Unfortunately, the fireplace is currently out of commission. We hope to have it up and running soon! Bedroom #1 and a full bathroom are located on the main level as well.
Please continue to the upper level of our house, where guests will continue to enjoy views of the valley below. Bedrooms # 2 and #3, a full bathroom, and laundry can be found on this level.
The lower level of the home offers bedroom #4, which includes a small kitchenette and an additional sitting area. Bedroom #5 is also on the lower level and is perfect for the kids with a twin bed and a full over twin bunk.
Make sure to try and narrow down your favorite outside spot as well! With three levels of decking that wraps around the house, as well as a fire pit and other various places to sit back and relax, you might find yourself spending more time outside than inside! Don't forget to take time to checkout the beautiful wildlife around the property, especially the ladybugs! Welcome to our home! We hope you enjoy your time here as much as we do!

***Wildlife frequents this area, please use caution***

***We love our big, warm windows - and in the winter, so do ladybugs! They are harmless but resistant to pest control treatments. Please open and close the door to the porch quickly to reduce the number that get inside. If they do, we’ve left a small vacuum in the corner of the dining room. You can suck them up and dump them back outside!***

***Please feel free to inquire about our other home on our property, the Magpie Nest! This additional unit is positioned above the detached garage high in the trees boasting an apartment living feel w/1 bedroom, one bath, and the same fantastic view! Rent the homes separate or together for a fabulous family retreat!***

Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions regarding our home! We look forward to hosting you!

Guest Access:
The house has a digital keypad at the front door which will provide you access to the house. The code will be provided upon check-in. You will have full and private access to the home.

The Neighborhood:
We a located in a rural area. While we do have "neighbors" our lots are large and there is privacy.

**Wildlife frequents this area, please use caution**

Getting Around:
We recommend driving and offer parking for our guests.

Other Things to Note:
We require a signed rental agreement and for guest to be 25 years of age to book.

If you notify us of your intent to cancel prior to the lapse of the free cancellation period, we will return 97% of your payment. The other 3% will already have been collected by the credit card processing company, and we have no way to return that portion of the payment.

We are a pet friendly home. Pets must be crated when they are left unattended in the home. We do not allow pets on furniture or beds, and all waste must be cleaned up from the yard. All pets require a non-refundable pet fee. If there is evidence of pet hair on the furniture, excess hair in the home, stains, or waste found in the yard or home, you will be charged the cost to clean this. In the event that a security deposit is collected, we will retain all or part of the security deposit to cover any costs associated with additional cleaning due to pets.

Interaction with Guests:
We like to give our guests maximum privacy, so we offer contact-free checkin via a digital door code. Just know that we are only a phone call away if ever the need arises during your stay!

Property manager

Patriot Family Homes

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Charge may apply

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 and a first aid kit
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

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Mountain Retreat! Ruby's Roost House Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jane H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Well-Appointed, Well-Loved Cabin
The location is gorgeous, the “cabin” easily accommodated our large party of 12 and was certainly well-stocked with everything a guest would need. We had a marvelous time! There are a few caveats, however. There is only one sleeping area on the main floor and the interior stairs proved a problem for the older generations in our group; they are steep and there is not a complete handrail going down to the bottom level. We were able to work around this but probably should be taken into consideration if the majority of your party is older. Also, the host advises of a lot of ladybugs and there are a lot! Didn’t interfere with our stay, however. I would definitely recommend this mountain house!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ruby’s Roost Nov. 2024
Our kids suggested we do a family trip for Thanksgiving so I searched for a good place in the Mentone, AL area and found Ruby’s Roost. It was perfect for our 2 kids and their families to each have their own “area” to sleep in. One group upstairs and the other group downstairs with my husband and me on the main floor in the middle! Ruby’s Roost was the best equipped “cabin” we’ve ever stayed in and has an awesome sunset view! We all enjoyed the for put as well!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Laura L.

Ok
Great location. Beautiful views from porches. Vapor seal broken in picture window so blurry view. They aren’t kidding about ladybugs. Tons of dead ones inside and swarmed outside when trying to enjoy views. Beds were very uncomfortable. Kitchen sink filled up every time we used it. Place has potential but needs work.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Katie L., Atlanta, GA

Disliked: Cleanliness
I never leave bad reviews… but
I do not feel this property was worth the price or was accurately described. It must have been staged for its photos because it is much more cluttered than the pictures. The house was full of dead ladybugs. The windows are large and had dead insects on them. The shower upstairs was not clean and had dried soapscum. The toilet paper in the basement had actual mold on it. Worst- because they did not leave anyone dish pods, all the dishes were dirty. Some of the glasses had lipstick on them and the plates/utensils had dried food. I guess people were just putting away their dishes dirty. I bought dish pods and left some so hopefully the next person does not have to hand wash all their dishes before they can use them. While we were there, water was leaking somewhere and saturating the carpet in the sunroom. I told the management company. There is no way I would have paid this much for a weekend at this property had I known.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Joe S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Chatt trip
Everything good
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Perfect spot
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Brandon A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view!
We enjoyed the view and location. Only major complaint is that it’s time for the beds to be replaced!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve S., Lake Worth FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Above see level
This house had a great view and wonderful layout. The afternoons get warm so its best to enjoybthe property in the am and have your adventures (plenty to go and do) in the pm. Make sure your back in time for the Sunset above the clouds.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alex H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice view
Fun Place
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful views
Our family loved the beautiful views and the comfortable space of this cabin. The location was extremely convenient to all that Mentone and Fort Payne has to offer. Easy check in process and very clean. We did not cook, but the cabin has anything you could possibly need to enjoy your own meals. We also noticed they had some neat game options in the closet and even disc golf and other outdoor options as well. We loved lounging on the three porches.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022