Mountain Laurel Inn
Bed and Breakfast

A rustic touch of class...

Mountain Laurel Inn Bed and Breakfast is located in the woods on top of Lookout Mountain along the Little River near the historic town of Mentone, Alabama.

There are a number of water falls along the river, with DeSoto Falls (97-foot fall) and Little River Falls (35-foot fall) being the most significant. DeSoto Falls is just a 10-minute walk from the Inn. Little River cuts a gorge canyon into Lookout Mountain that is about 800 feet deep. A few years ago, it became Little River Canyon National Preserve. The Canyon is unique and contains flora and fauna on the "Rare and endangered species lists". Lookout Mountain is also rich in wildflowers, unique geological formations, and Civil War and Cherokee history. It is definitely a place for the "out of doors" person.

Mountain Laurel Inn has a guest house located in the woods about 200 feet from your hosts. It has four rooms and an apartment, each with private entrance, private bath, heat and air-conditioning, and ceiling fans. Enjoy country inn lodging with the privacy of a hotel. Each set of two rooms opens to a porch with rocking chairs for total relaxation. The accommodations are identical in size but have different themes to reflect the setting.

The Bridal room is so named because the Mentone Wedding Chapel is next door. The Wildflower and Deer rooms recognize the abundance of wildlife and wildflowers in the area. (In fact, Lookout Mountain has more wildflowers that any other place in the world except someplace in China). The Ski room is in honor of Alabama's only "ski slope" nearby. The apartment, boasting a happy yellow decor, has two rooms, with a king-sized bed in one and a trundle bed and kitchenette in the other, making a nice little vacation rental.

Breakfast is served family-style in Sarah's home with a variety of selections. Upon arriving at the table, specialties such as zucchini, carrot, or lemon bread are always found. Each meal includes a hot fruit casserole or fresh fruit along with a main dish such as Decadent French Toast or Eggs Rancheros. Coffee is outside your door each morning so you can have a piping hot cup before leaving your room.

The area around Lookout Mountain and Mentone is perfect for exploring by foot, bike, or car.

Adventures in the area include biking, hiking, horseback riding, sight-seeing, or shopping.

There is also fishing -- in fact, Weiss Lake is the crappie fishing capital of the world! You can also enjoy swimming in the river and in a nearby pool at the State Park. In addition, there are two golf courses nearby as well as snow skiing.

Mountain Laurel Inn has a number of raised beds with herb plants. The gardens are usually blooming. Most of the herbs are for culinary use, though there are a few medicinal herbs as well.