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Black Bear

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TV, DVD player, video library
Exterior
Property grounds
Aerial view
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

Black Bear

Hmmm, I think a nice little time out is what we need. How about searching for a little cottage in the woods where we can spend some time together. No tasks. No to-do list. No chores. Just a place where we can relax together. Maybe a place by a pond or some hiking trails, or maybe a place where we can get out in a field and run around and play some games. Also, make sure it’s non-smoking and pet free. Oh, and could you see if there was a place where we could grill out and maybe roast some marshmallows and sit around and just be. And, I know this is a stretch, but could you find one that was adjoining a national park with hiking trails. That would be fantastic! It would be really nice if it was affordable, too. Maybe then we could afford to spend three nights and really come home refreshed. Could you see if you could find such a place?

Property manager

Bobbie Zakary

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Property does not allow children

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Property grounds

Forget-Me-Knot

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Parking available
Barbecue grill
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (125)
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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include 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

Property is also known as

Pencil me in at the Black Bear Cottage
Pencil me in at the Black Bear Mentone
Pencil me in at the Black Bear Cottage Mentone

About the area

Map
Mentone, AL

What's nearby

  • DeSoto State Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Lost Falls Trailhead - 13 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Cloudmont Ski and Golf Resort - 18 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Little River Canyon Center - 26 min drive - 22.6 km
  • Little River Canyon National Preserve - 27 min drive - 24.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Mi Casita Mexican Restaurant - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪The Hatter Cafe - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Tigers Inn - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Parkway Ice Cream - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Wildflower Cafe - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Black Bear pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Black Bear?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Black Bear?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Black Bear located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps from DeSoto State Park and within 9 mi (15 km) of Lost Falls Trailhead and Cloudmont Ski and Golf Resort. The Gourdie Shop and Fort Payne Depot Museum are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Black Bear Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 78 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 78 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 78 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Terrence S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cottage
This is such a beautiful property. It’s perfect for a romantic and relaxing weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dara R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic getaway
My partner and I had such a wonderful time celebrating his birthday here. It’s close to local restaurants and hiking trails, and the cottage itself is so cute. Very comfortable bed to rest in after running around all day. It’s a great place to relax, unplug, and get away for a while. Bobbie and Ray were so hospitable, we couldn’t have asked for better hosts! We didn’t want to leave, and we hope to be back soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Black Bear Cabin
I loved this cabin, especially the front porch! It was a great place to sit and take in the quiet peacefulness of the beautiful environment. Debbie and Ray, thank you for your warm welcome and for being available during my stay. I will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

dd p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Winter at The Wilderness
The cabin was perfect! Even if the temps outside were in the 20's it was cozy and clean and quiet. Will definitely be back in warmer weather.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elysia L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rustic tranquility!
The cabin was perfect for 2 people! Located off the beaten path was a plus for us as we were looking for a place to enjoy the quiet of the country. The bed was more comfortable than any bed we have ever slept on in a hotel. The kitchen was accomodating for what we needed. We used the grill out by the pond the night we cooked dinner and enjoyed the swing while our dinner cooked. The cabin was decorated with cute antique furniture upstairs and the loveseat/chaise in the living room was perfect for us to snuggle up on while watching tv. The owner had "hotel" size toiletries incase something was forgotten. We even had a couple visits from the dogs during our stay! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna C., Carbon Hill

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
The cabin was well maintained and decorated. Everything was in working order. The surrounding area of the cabin was very beautiful and peaceful. The communication with our host was quick. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

Liked: Cleanliness
MHolland
Nice little place to stay. Peaceful and quiet. Hope to come back sometime soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

trina p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
Very quiet and peaceful. We had a relaxing time. The owners was very nice and welcoming
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Weekend Getaway
Me and my wife stayed the weekend to celebrate our anniversary. It was great to sit and relax on the porch, fish in the pond, and see the falls just a few minutes away. Glad we had cool neighbors, no issues sharing the fire pit area and fishing in the pond. It was worth the price in our opinion and would give it our recommendation.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Regina L.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our quiet and peaceful stay. Will be back.
Loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheila M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
Cute cabin!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Napoleon S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice
Nice and quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Neil W., Eva, Alabama USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
This is a little slice of paradise. The quiet was exactly what my husband and I needed . I will be recommending this to my friends and family looking for a quiet retreat!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vickie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was all good.
Property nice, and the little green cabin next to it, it looked so adorable. It was all good. Loved the quiteness of the area, and only wish we had more time to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful little cabin in the woods
Perfect for a weekend getaway to rest and relax. Cabin was lovely inside, very clean, comfortable bed. Good quality bed sheets and towels. Peaceful location in the woods. Screen porch great for reading and listening to nature sounds. Gracious owner who was very accommodating and kind. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
Very peaceful getaway for my husband and I. We are workaholics and this place made it easy to relax and get our minds off of work. We needed to get some much needed rest. Very cute place and comfy bed. We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
Our stay was quiet and peaceful. The cabin is well taken care of and loved. You can tell the owners put time and effort into decorating. Sitting on the porch looking at the pond was very restful. Close location to DeSoto State Park and Little River Canyon. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Rachel C.

Weekend getaway
Nothing fancy but great for a quiet weekend getaway. Bed was comfy. Couch was relaxing with tv. Front porch chairs were comfy to sit and listen to nature. Peaceful and relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jammie O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Anniversary
Stayed at the property for our anniversary weekend. It was very clean. I have back problems but bed was very comfortable. Owners were very nice and accomadating.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teresa A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Black Bear
If your looking for peace and quiet with just the sounds of birds and frogs and other wildlife then this is your destination. The cabin had a rustic homey feel. Plenty of reception for my phone just in case of emergency. Drank coffee by the fire pit and listened to the turkeys gobble one morning. Just a wholey beautiful time. We will be going back again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

David E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway place, very peaceful.
Me and my wife celebrated our 1 year anniversary and it was relaxing and beautiful. The cottage was very clean had everything we needed. I would definitely stay again our next time in Mentone
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sonnie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
So sweet!
I loved this little house in the woods! Bobbie was so incredibly kind and thoughtful. We had a special circumstance and they were generous enough to work with us during our stay. I will definitely be staying here again and recommending them! Not to mention the bed was so comfortable I never wanted to leave!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hal M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Intro to Mentone area
Property is what we were looking for to introduce us to the cabin retreat experience and to the Mentone area. Was rustic, but clean and equipped with just what we needed and more.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property!
The property is beautiful. Bobby and Ray have put great effort into the area and it is well worth the money. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth N., ?

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and peaceful
Our second time in the “wilderness.” Just what we were looking for. Cozy, warm, peaceful…just us. Pretty little lake to enjoy.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021