I wanted to get an early start at a local event and this was only a few minutes away so I booked a…read morestay here. So glad I did! First off, the retreat is situated in part of the old Crown Cotton Mill, which was built in the late 19th century. It is part of a multi-use establishment now occupying the building. There are apartments, the retreat, and a retail area with restaurants, shops, a convenience store, spa, and other amenities connected. There is a door from the retreat leading straight into this area. What a great concept! First off, be sure you read your pre-arrival email. There are important instructions on parking and how to enter the building. It is self-checkin with a numeric code for the exterior door and another code for your individual room (Shuttles). I was originally assigned to Shuttle 3, but had a slight problem with the upstairs TV. I was quickly reassigned to Shuttle 7 after texting management. You can call or text, but it seemed texting was a little faster. After the reassignment, no issues whatsoever. Management was quick to respond to my issue. Now on to some details. Parking is a gravel lot behind the main building. You will continue around to the back and through the paved lot. The gravel lot is big enough for about 12 or so cars so you should have no issues with parking. The landscape is dotted with old machinery, which was a nice touch considering all the equipment that was used to operate a cotton mill. There is also an outdoor area with a couple of adirondack chairs. You walk down a sidewalk with a few stairs and enter the door. The hallways are lines with period photos. You'll proceed to your Shuttle. The door to the retail area will be clearly marked. Come in, make a left, and it will be on the right. The Shuttle door will have a keypad to enter the code contained in your email. The rooms are absolutely adorable! Mine was a split level setup, with a sitting area with an L-shaped sofa, table, Mini-split AC/Heat, and TV as well as a mini-kitchen area (washer, sink, microwave, Keurig, fridge). This area has a floor to ceiling window. It took me a second to figure out the shade, but it has two tabs on it you just pull down or push up. The TV is a Fire TV with streaming apps, so you can log yourself in. Just remember to log out before you leave! The kitchen area was stocked with two complimentary waters and coffee. If you look up from the sitting area, you will see the loft bedroom. Upstairs is the bathroom and bedroom. The bedroom has a sliding curtain at the head of the bed if you want to close off the loft for some privacy. There is a Fire TV, Mini Split, and remote controlled light/fan fixture. Linens were very comfy and I slept like a bear in hibernation. Bathroom had a barn door and a rather large shower area with a large square shower head. Amenities such as body wash and shampoo were also provided. Unfortunately I only got a chance to peek into the retail area, but it was pretty packed around 7pm that evening when I went to dinner. BTW, there is a Mongolian BBQ place nearby that is excellent! If you have trouble navigating stairs, you may want to call to see if they have any accessible rooms. I would definitely stay here on my next visit to the area.

Stayed here during a work trip. We had the Shuttle room. Directions were clear and concise . Room…read morewas pristine and smelled great. Linens were high quality and everything was so nicely decorated, you can tell a lot of thought went into this place. I especially loved the old photos of the mill workers on the walls. I will definitely be staying here in the future and will recommend it to others!

Its been a while since I've written a negative comment about a hotel/airbnd/VRBO but I feel…read morestrongly enough about how wrong it is for us to have paid $200 a night to experience what we did, thus I am going to share. We checked into the hotel around 12:30 AM after a long day on the road. We could not wait to get into bed or else we would have gone to the desk and had them find us another room. The air conditioner and the mini frig is our room vibrated and knocked so loud we had to turn both of them off in order to sleep. There was a wet spot on the sheet on one side of one of the beds that was concerning. Also, one of corners of one of the pillows on tone of the beds smelled of urine. If that wasn't bad enough, when my husband got into the shower in the morning, he found that the shampoo and body splash dispensers were empty. Luckily there was a small bar of soap on the sink. The only plus of our stay was that our dogs were able to stay in the room with us after we paid the $40 pet fee. Best Western Plus will not be my first choice in the future.

There was what appeared to be mold on the vent in the bathroom. It's embarrassing that a major…read morehotel chain would rent a room in this condition. I told the women at the front desk and showed her a picture. I thought there might be some sore of adjustment on my bill but there was not.

Who knew it was possible to stay above the clouds?! This place is perfect for a getaway. Friends…read moregetaway, lovers getaway, solo getaway, golfing getaway and/or a nature getaway. Just take the time to getaway and relax. Looking through the clouds at a rainbow and feeling as though you can reach out and touch it, is an amazing experience. This particular resort offers everything needed for a nice tranquil retreat, great food, Mountain Views, relaxing nooks and lounges, hiking trail, golf and a nice bar looking over a cliff. What more does one need to wind down or hang out with friends? I really enjoyed this place and can't wait to come back with family and friends.

Wow, what a great place! Right at two hours from Birmingham, AL, so a pretty easy run. The last 25…read moremiles are so take you through Mentone on the back roads and it is rather pleasant (as long as the GPS holds out). We went to use Amex Hilton free night benefits and they were kind enough to up-grade us to the side of the facility with the better views and a balcony. The staff were very pleasant and accommodating. The pool an hot tub looked really inviting, but it was just a little too cold for me to take the dip (I regret that decision now btw). Be sure to call ahead to ask about the amenities. For example, the hotel has its own six-hole course that I think you can play for free. Had I known, I'd of brought my clubs an booked a t-time. My wife went to the spa and said it was great.

We had takeaway Thanksgiving lunch, prepared by Fontana, daughter of the owner of The Mentone Inn,…read morea B&B. Fontana has a food truck. Her Thanksgiving meal was superb & her portions were huge. We ate 3 meals out of each plate. The price was EXTREMELY reasonable of $25 USD per plate. An incredibly great value! Thanks to Fontana for such a perfect Thanksgiving meal!

If you're looking for a cozy, true old fashioned bed and breakfast this is it. It has a lot of old…read moreand original touches. It's perfectly located right in the heart of Mentone. The owner is very nice and the breakfast is so good!

Spent a great week here! Awesome breakfasts and great hospitality! Very quiet and peaceful area!read more

We stayed in the Lavender Blue room and had the most elegant and charming stay! The breakfast was…read morelovely-- chocolate chip pancakes one day and then ham and swiss croissant the next. The entire gardens and rooms are beyond lovely, and I loved walking through them. This was my first time at a bed and breakfast and I never want to stay in a corporate hotel again

Really GREAT VIEWS. But the place isn't ready for the big time yet. They better get it under…read morecontrol or they probably won't make it. You know it's weird from the first time you try to reach out to get a tee time/group together. Can't just call the Pro Shop. Ridiculous. Restaurant opens at 8am for breakfast (after first tee times) so impossible to even get breakfast. No washer/dryer in the cabin. Golf was just okay, nothing special. Course not even grown in yet, sod and sand and GUR everywhere! Caddies are not knowledgeable or needed. You have to walk before 10am. Sloooow greens. Disappointed. It's just like every other review ‍

Priced like Streamsong, Pinehurst, Bandon and the experience is more like your local muni…read more Facilities are nice but courses are not great. The Keep has no grass and takes 5 hours to get around. The other course is gimmick golf and took 6 + hours. No rangers to speak things up. Staff are either quite nice or absolutely checked out. Service and communication are terrible. One guy in the group bought a shirt, realized it was the wrong size and refused to let him exchange. Take your money elsewhere. Any positive review must simply not know what else is available in the marketplace.

Stayed for Memorial day weekend with friends for our wedding. We rented a 7 cabins…read more Things I did not like is if you have a registered service animal you can not bring them unless you have a dog friendly cabin. This is actually illegal. They charge a cleaning fee yet you have to clean your own cabin when you leave. We complained about the cobwebs and filth when we checked in and were told it was part of the aesthetic of the woods?!? We found food wrappers, old cloths from past guests, the sofa and pull outs were broken in cabin 9. I mean the list goes on. Don't charge a cleaning fee if you're not cleaning your cabins. The manager is so rude. I mean i was told people in the south were friendly but nope not this one. It is fine if you have a lot of people needing to stay in one place but if you can get an airbnb do so. Things I liked is the view! It was amazing. Very quite area and close to a lot of fun stuff including our venue. Was nice to have everyone so close and have a nice weekend with friends and family.

Our cabin view was amazing and the cabin itself was very clean and supplied with everything…read moreincluding a gas grill and supplies to have a cookout! Very accessible to everything we wanted to visit on our vacation including Lookout Mtn., Ruby Falls, other places in Chattanooga, Mercier's Orchard in Blue Ridge Ga. and Fort Payne, Alabama! I will definitely be back! The only flaw was a slightly uncomfortable bed, but overall well worth the stay!

What a great time relaxing and enjoying the outdoors up at Viewtopia! The weather didn't cooperate,…read moreso I didn't get to see the full view. Just means I'll have to come back. The house was comfortable and clean. And the owners are fantastic! Definitely can't wait for a second stay!