For a relaxing getaway, nothing beats an overnight stay in a charming Alabama cabin, especially one with a hot tub. Several rental cabins are located throughout the Yellowhammer State, but some of the best ones are situated atop of Lookout Mountain in Fort Payne and Mentone. Listed below are 11 of the best cabins in Alabama that are guaranteed to provide nothing but rest and relaxation!
Affordable Cabins in Alabama
A cozy cabin getaway without breaking the bank? Absolutely! Here in Alabama, there are lots of affordable cabins sure to provide total R&R.
- Riverfront A-frame Cabin (Shelby)
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Address: Shelby, AL Size: This 1895 sq. ft cabin sleeps up to six guests in its two bedrooms. Price: $144/night. Amenities: Fully equipped kitchen, private deck and waterfront access. Ratings: 4.9/5 star rated.
VRBO This cozy and A-frame cabin is the perfect “home base” for your adventures in Shelby, AL!
- Waterfront TimeOut Cabin (Mentone)
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Address: Mentone, AL. Size:This 1300 sq. ft. cabin has two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Price: $149/night. Amenities: Secluded location, working fireplace, watercraft available for use, full kitchen and laundry areas. Ratings: 5-Star rated.
VRBO Located in the lovely Laurel Lakes area, this cabin is the epitome of “rustic charm,” with warm wood details, a living room with a working fireplace, cozy bunk room, and more. The best part? It’s located right on the lake, and if you thought a waterfront cabin in Alabama was out of your budget, you’ll be blown away by this affordable cabin in Alabama!
Luxury Cabins in Alabama
If you think “cabin” and “luxury” don’t go together, think again! The Yellowhammer State is home to some truly next-level cabins that are luxurious in every way.
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Address: Shelby, AL Size: This 1895 sq. ft cabin sleeps up to six guests in its two bedrooms. Price: $144/night. Amenities: Fully equipped kitchen, private deck and waterfront access. Ratings: 4.9/5 star rated.
This cozy and A-frame cabin is the perfect “home base” for your adventures in Shelby, AL!
Address: Mentone, AL. Size:This 1300 sq. ft. cabin has two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Price: $149/night. Amenities: Secluded location, working fireplace, watercraft available for use, full kitchen and laundry areas. Ratings: 5-Star rated.
Located in the lovely Laurel Lakes area, this cabin is the epitome of “rustic charm,” with warm wood details, a living room with a working fireplace, cozy bunk room, and more. The best part? It’s located right on the lake, and if you thought a waterfront cabin in Alabama was out of your budget, you’ll be blown away by this affordable cabin in Alabama!
- Luxury Cabin on Lake Weekapaug (Mentone)
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Address: Mentone, AL. Size:This 3400 sq. ft cabin can accommodate up to 18 guests in its four bedrooms and three full baths. Price: $422/night. Amenities: Grand room with a a 50" Roku smart TV, king-size bed in the master bedroom, outdoor living are with recreation and a fire pit, private location. Ratings: 4.9/5-Star rated.
Mentone, AL, USA
VRBO You’ll be blown away by this beautiful designed three-story, graceful – yet - rustic luxury cabin in Mentone, Alabama. A walk-through of the cabin boggles the mind. The original owner (Tommy Milham) designed the cabin with a uniquely and expertly blended range of sawmilled hardwoods: wormy maple, poplar, chestnut, walnut, red oak, hard pine, cedar and hickory. The cabin sits on a 3-acre lake that was built from the sale of a ring given to Tommy by Elvis Presley in 1976! Mentone, AL, USA
- Legacy on the Lake (DeKalb County)
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Address: DeKalb County, AL. Size:This 2500 sq. ft. cabin has four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and sleeps up to 10 guests. Price: $467/night. Amenities: Brand-new luxury cabin features smart technology, high-end appliances, a working fireplace, private hot tub, and more. Ratings: N/A - this brand-new cabin just started taking reservations!
DeKalb County, Dekalb County, AL, USA
VRBO Legacy on the Lake certainly lives up to its name. This exquisite home is a dramatic blend of Arts and Crafts and rustic styles, constructed using stone and reclaimed wood from the historic Lahusage Hotel which formerly stood on this site. The 180-room Lahusage Hotel and the Lake Lahusage dam were built in the 1920’s by during the heyday of the area’s coal mining boom.
Address: Mentone, AL. Size:This 3400 sq. ft cabin can accommodate up to 18 guests in its four bedrooms and three full baths. Price: $422/night. Amenities: Grand room with a a 50" Roku smart TV, king-size bed in the master bedroom, outdoor living are with recreation and a fire pit, private location. Ratings: 4.9/5-Star rated.
Mentone, AL, USA
You’ll be blown away by this beautiful designed three-story, graceful – yet - rustic luxury cabin in Mentone, Alabama. A walk-through of the cabin boggles the mind. The original owner (Tommy Milham) designed the cabin with a uniquely and expertly blended range of sawmilled hardwoods: wormy maple, poplar, chestnut, walnut, red oak, hard pine, cedar and hickory. The cabin sits on a 3-acre lake that was built from the sale of a ring given to Tommy by Elvis Presley in 1976!
Address: DeKalb County, AL. Size:This 2500 sq. ft. cabin has four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and sleeps up to 10 guests. Price: $467/night. Amenities: Brand-new luxury cabin features smart technology, high-end appliances, a working fireplace, private hot tub, and more. Ratings: N/A - this brand-new cabin just started taking reservations!
DeKalb County, Dekalb County, AL, USA
Legacy on the Lake certainly lives up to its name. This exquisite home is a dramatic blend of Arts and Crafts and rustic styles, constructed using stone and reclaimed wood from the historic Lahusage Hotel which formerly stood on this site. The 180-room Lahusage Hotel and the Lake Lahusage dam were built in the 1920’s by during the heyday of the area’s coal mining boom.
Romantic Cabins in Alabama
Enjoy a special stay with your significant other at one of these romantic cabins in Alabama. With cozy amenities and swoon-worthy scenery, these romantic cabins in Alabama are worth seeking out for your next couples’ getaway.
- Cliff House Cabin (Mentone)
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Address: Mentone, AL. Size:1300 sq. ft with two bedrooms and three full bathrooms. Price: $300/night. Amenities: Private location, amazing views, smart appliances, and a flawless reputation. Ratings: 5-Star rated.
Mentone, AL, USA
VRBO Does it get any more romantic than a cabin with its own private waterfall? It doesn’t. This is the magic that awaits at the Cliff House Cabin in Mentone. Easily the most romantic cabin in Alabama, it’s best known for its incredible view of DeSoto Falls and spectacular surrounding colors during the fall season.
- Mountain Farm Cabin (Fort Payne)
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Address: Fort Payne, AL. Size:This one-bedroom, one-bathroom cabin sleeps two. Price: $109/night. Amenities: Affordable, private, hot tub, and stellar views of Lookout Mountain. Ratings: 4.9/5-Star rated.
Fort Payne, AL, USA
VRBO This one bedroom, one bathroom cabin is great for a weekend getaway. While here, you’ll enjoy its beautiful surrounding scenery, especially as you’re relaxing in the hot tub at this mountain cabin in Alabama! Fort Payne, AL, USA
Secluded Cabins in Alabama
Looking to get away from it all? These secluded cabins in Alabama offer just that, and while they are remote, these accommodations are anything but “roughing it.”
Address: Mentone, AL. Size:1300 sq. ft with two bedrooms and three full bathrooms. Price: $300/night. Amenities: Private location, amazing views, smart appliances, and a flawless reputation. Ratings: 5-Star rated.
Does it get any more romantic than a cabin with its own private waterfall? It doesn’t. This is the magic that awaits at the Cliff House Cabin in Mentone. Easily the most romantic cabin in Alabama, it’s best known for its incredible view of DeSoto Falls and spectacular surrounding colors during the fall season.
Address: Fort Payne, AL. Size:This one-bedroom, one-bathroom cabin sleeps two. Price: $109/night. Amenities: Affordable, private, hot tub, and stellar views of Lookout Mountain. Ratings: 4.9/5-Star rated.
Fort Payne, AL, USA
This one bedroom, one bathroom cabin is great for a weekend getaway. While here, you’ll enjoy its beautiful surrounding scenery, especially as you’re relaxing in the hot tub at this mountain cabin in Alabama!
- Cabin on a Private Pond (Fort Payne)
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Address: Fort Payne, AL. Size:This cabin is 1,800 square feet, has two bedrooms and three bathrooms, and sleeps up to four. Price: $157/night. Amenities: Newly renovated, hot tub, private deck, outdoor recreation. Ratings: 5-Star rated.
VRBO If you enjoy fishing, you’ll most certainly want to book an overnight stay at this charming cabin, which has its very own pond. Offering two bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms, this 1,800 sq. ft. cabin is the perfect family vacation spot. Guests love the variety of amenities offered, especially the hot tub that has a great view of the pond. Visit this cozy cabin’s listing on VRBO for more information, including how to book your stay. Fort Payne, AL, USA
- Creekhouse Cabin in the Alabama Mountains (Bryant)
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Address: Bryant, AL. Size:2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 2,100 square feet of living space. Price: $145/night. Amenities: Secluded, rustic, full kitchen and laundry room, lovely deck, stunning scenery. Ratings: 5-Star rated.
Bryant, AL 35958, USA
VRBO Looking to unwind in Alabama nature? This remote cabin is located in the heart of the mountains of Northern Alabama, and it the private property has its own secluded creek for fishing!
Cabins in Alabama with Hot Tub
On the hunt for cabins in Alabama with a hot tub? This isn’t a rarity; rather, you’ll find cozy cabins all over Alabama that, in addition to features like wood-burning fireplaces and fire pits, also offer a hot tub for guests to enjoy.
Address: Fort Payne, AL. Size:This cabin is 1,800 square feet, has two bedrooms and three bathrooms, and sleeps up to four. Price: $157/night. Amenities: Newly renovated, hot tub, private deck, outdoor recreation. Ratings: 5-Star rated.
If you enjoy fishing, you’ll most certainly want to book an overnight stay at this charming cabin, which has its very own pond. Offering two bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms, this 1,800 sq. ft. cabin is the perfect family vacation spot. Guests love the variety of amenities offered, especially the hot tub that has a great view of the pond. Visit this cozy cabin’s listing on VRBO for more information, including how to book your stay.
Address: Bryant, AL. Size:2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 2,100 square feet of living space. Price: $145/night. Amenities: Secluded, rustic, full kitchen and laundry room, lovely deck, stunning scenery. Ratings: 5-Star rated.
Bryant, AL 35958, USA
Looking to unwind in Alabama nature? This remote cabin is located in the heart of the mountains of Northern Alabama, and it the private property has its own secluded creek for fishing!
- Al’s Nest Cottage (Mentone)
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Address: Mentone, AL. Size:This one-bedroom, one-bathroom cottage sits on 22 private acres. Price: $134/night. Amenities: Super secluded, hot tub, comes with appliances. Ratings: 5-Star rated.
VRBO Al’s Nest is a rustic little rental located on 22 picture-perfect, private acres on a plot of land that joins the Desoto State Park Management Area. This one-bedroom cabin is meant for a solo stay or couple’s retreat, and with the floor-to-ceiling windows, wood-burning fireplace, and screened-in deck with a hot tub, we can’t imagine a more romantic getaway in Alabama! DeSoto State Park, 7104 Desoto Pkwy NE, Fort Payne, AL 35967, USA
- Secluded Cabin near DeSoto State Park (Fort Payne)
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Address: Fort Payne, AL. Size:This two-bedroom, one-bathroom sleeps up to four guests. Price: $129/night. Amenities: Secluded, gas fireplace, private hot tub, comes with appliances. Ratings: 4.9/5-Star rated.
Fort Payne, AL, USA
VRBO This secluded cabin, which offers two bedrooms and one bathroom, is a great place to consider staying if you’ve been wanting to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. You’ll love being greeted by the horses each day. The cabin’s hot tub is also a wonderful place to relax after exploring nearby DeSoto State Park and other local attractions. Desoto State Park Lake, Alabama 35984, USA
- Cozy Cabin in the Woods (Mentone )
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Address: Mentone, AL. Size:2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and just under 700 sq. feet of living space. Price: $169/night. Amenities: Cozy and secluded, private hot tub, pet friendly. Ratings: 4.9/5-Star rated.
VRBO This cozy cabin, which includes two bedrooms and one bathroom, is located only a short distance from Little River Canyon. It offers a variety of amenities, including a hot tub that’s surrounded by a beautiful lush forest. Mentone, AL, USA
Note: The exact location of each cabin will be given after booking.
Address: Mentone, AL. Size:This one-bedroom, one-bathroom cottage sits on 22 private acres. Price: $134/night. Amenities: Super secluded, hot tub, comes with appliances. Ratings: 5-Star rated.
Al’s Nest is a rustic little rental located on 22 picture-perfect, private acres on a plot of land that joins the Desoto State Park Management Area. This one-bedroom cabin is meant for a solo stay or couple’s retreat, and with the floor-to-ceiling windows, wood-burning fireplace, and screened-in deck with a hot tub, we can’t imagine a more romantic getaway in Alabama!
DeSoto State Park, 7104 Desoto Pkwy NE, Fort Payne, AL 35967, USA
Address: Fort Payne, AL. Size:This two-bedroom, one-bathroom sleeps up to four guests. Price: $129/night. Amenities: Secluded, gas fireplace, private hot tub, comes with appliances. Ratings: 4.9/5-Star rated.
This secluded cabin, which offers two bedrooms and one bathroom, is a great place to consider staying if you’ve been wanting to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. You’ll love being greeted by the horses each day. The cabin’s hot tub is also a wonderful place to relax after exploring nearby DeSoto State Park and other local attractions.
Desoto State Park Lake, Alabama 35984, USA
Address: Mentone, AL. Size:2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and just under 700 sq. feet of living space. Price: $169/night. Amenities: Cozy and secluded, private hot tub, pet friendly. Ratings: 4.9/5-Star rated.
This cozy cabin, which includes two bedrooms and one bathroom, is located only a short distance from Little River Canyon. It offers a variety of amenities, including a hot tub that’s surrounded by a beautiful lush forest.
What do you think? Could you see yourself booking a getaway at one of these charming and cozy cabins in Alabama? Please share your thoughts with us in the comments below.
For information about the tiny town of Mentone, be sure to take a look at the following article: There’s A Little Town Hidden In The Alabama Mountains And It’s The Perfect Place To Relax.
1. Riverfront Shelby Home
2. Waterfront TimeOut Cabin
3. Luxury Mentone Cabin
4. Legacy on the Lake
5. The Cliff House
6. Roosters Rest Cabin
7. Cabin with Private Fishing Pond
8. Secluded Creekhouse Cabin
9. Al’s Nest Cabin
10. Bass Cabin
11. Southern Charm Cabin
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Best cabins in Alabama December 03, 2022 Sarah M. Where can I find secluded cabin rentals in Alabama? Alabama is full of beautiful natural areas that offer folks the opportunity to get away from it all. Some of the most remote places in Alabama also make for the best cabin getaways, too! We love searching VRBO for secluded cabins in and around less crowded parts of Alabama such as Cane Creek Canyon, the Tennessee River, Hueytown, Fort Payne, Mentone, Natural Bridge Park, and Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge. How much do cabin rentals cost in Alabama? One of the best perks of life in Alabama is our cost of living – we have a low cost of living and high quality of life, and this naturally applies to our accommodations, too! Cabin rentals in Alabama vary depending on what you’re looking for and where you’re looking, but, as you can see in the above list of cabins in Alabama, most fell within the $150-$300 range – including the luxury cabins such as the Cliff House! Are there pet-friendly cabin rentals in Alabama? We love looking for pet-friendly cabin rentals in Alabama on sites like Airbnb and VRBO, as they allow users to enter numerous search criteria. With regard to pet-friendly cabins in Alabama, these are a bit more difficult to find than, say, an affordable cabin or a cabin with a hot tub – but it’s not impossible. For example, this well-appointed luxury cabin in Mentone allows pets, and with its own private lake and massive living space, sounds like a pretty epic vacation for Alabama families and their fur babies!
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Best cabins in Alabama
December 03, 2022
Sarah M.
Where can I find secluded cabin rentals in Alabama? Alabama is full of beautiful natural areas that offer folks the opportunity to get away from it all. Some of the most remote places in Alabama also make for the best cabin getaways, too! We love searching VRBO for secluded cabins in and around less crowded parts of Alabama such as Cane Creek Canyon, the Tennessee River, Hueytown, Fort Payne, Mentone, Natural Bridge Park, and Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge. How much do cabin rentals cost in Alabama? One of the best perks of life in Alabama is our cost of living – we have a low cost of living and high quality of life, and this naturally applies to our accommodations, too! Cabin rentals in Alabama vary depending on what you’re looking for and where you’re looking, but, as you can see in the above list of cabins in Alabama, most fell within the $150-$300 range – including the luxury cabins such as the Cliff House! Are there pet-friendly cabin rentals in Alabama? We love looking for pet-friendly cabin rentals in Alabama on sites like Airbnb and VRBO, as they allow users to enter numerous search criteria. With regard to pet-friendly cabins in Alabama, these are a bit more difficult to find than, say, an affordable cabin or a cabin with a hot tub – but it’s not impossible. For example, this well-appointed luxury cabin in Mentone allows pets, and with its own private lake and massive living space, sounds like a pretty epic vacation for Alabama families and their fur babies!
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The OIYS Visitor Center
Alabama is full of beautiful natural areas that offer folks the opportunity to get away from it all. Some of the most remote places in Alabama also make for the best cabin getaways, too! We love searching VRBO for secluded cabins in and around less crowded parts of Alabama such as Cane Creek Canyon, the Tennessee River, Hueytown, Fort Payne, Mentone, Natural Bridge Park, and Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge.
How much do cabin rentals cost in Alabama?
One of the best perks of life in Alabama is our cost of living – we have a low cost of living and high quality of life, and this naturally applies to our accommodations, too! Cabin rentals in Alabama vary depending on what you’re looking for and where you’re looking, but, as you can see in the above list of cabins in Alabama, most fell within the $150-$300 range – including the luxury cabins such as the Cliff House!
Are there pet-friendly cabin rentals in Alabama?
We love looking for pet-friendly cabin rentals in Alabama on sites like Airbnb and VRBO, as they allow users to enter numerous search criteria. With regard to pet-friendly cabins in Alabama, these are a bit more difficult to find than, say, an affordable cabin or a cabin with a hot tub – but it’s not impossible. For example, this well-appointed luxury cabin in Mentone allows pets, and with its own private lake and massive living space, sounds like a pretty epic vacation for Alabama families and their fur babies!