Mountain Laurel Inn Bed and Breakfast

Mountain Laurel Inn, nestled in the woods on the canyon below DeSoto Falls, offers a quiet elegance on Lookout Mountain near the historic town of Mentone, Alabama. Set on seven acres that resemble a magical, enchanted forest, Mountain Laurel Inn’s guesthouse offers four rooms and an apartment, all with private entrance, bath, and other amenities. Guests enjoy the porches with rockers and the ten-minute walk to DeSoto Falls. A separate main house is where guests gather for family-style full breakfasts after having coffee delivered to their door before breakfast. A view of the woods and the peace and quiet can be enjoyed through the full size windows during breakfast, while rocking on the covered porches at the guesthouse or swinging in the hammock.
Upon arrival at Mountain Laurel, Sarah Wilcox, the innkeeper, and a personable golden retriever named Sammie make you feel right at home. After being associated with Camp DeSoto in Mentone for over 20 years, Sarah moved to Mentone in 1996 so others could enjoy Mentone and its residents as much as she did. The area has many activities for visitors, including biking, hiking, horseback riding, skiing, sightseeing and antique shopping. Sarah has served on the Bed and Breakfast Association of Alabama board for six years(President in 2002), on the DeKalb County Tourism Association for ten years, on the MERF(Mentone Education Resources Foundation) board (President 2005-2009) and the Mentone Tourism and Events Committee. Sarah is also a member of PAII(Professional Association of Innkeepers International) and Alabama Mountains and Lakes Association. More information is available at www.mountain-laurel-inn.com