Creole Cottage sits on the 8 acre estate of Bel Amour, known as the White House of Fort Payne.
Relax, Recharge, Reconnect - You are our Priority!
Poised in the valley, in the shadow of Lookout Mountain. Sweeping valley views, stunning sunrises, wildlife roam the property. Wide open spaces! The sweet Creole Cottage created by the homes owners Gen. Joseph and Chanelle Cosumano for their Louisiana friends and family! Guests receive a welcome bag with yummies and treats!
Steps from the cottage door you will enjoy a professionally maintained and cleaned sparkling salt water pool. High quality lounge chairs, comfort seating and huge bar area give you all of the space you need to spread out. Your own bbq pit and outdoor dining.
You can spend hours walking the property, enjoying a glass of wine on the plantation style front porch, or taking a short 15 minute drive to the top of the mountain to enjoy waterfalls, canyons, hiking and more. Enjoy shopping and antiques just 10 minutes away in historic Fort Payne, Al.
A LAYAWAY VACATION OPTION! Our cabins typically book 6 months to a year in advance. Often further out for holidays, please be sure to reserve your dates as soon as you can. choose 50% down for any reservation made 90 days in advance. This home is for adults only no pets are allowed.
This retreat is recommended for a single person, or couples typically under the age of 55. It is beautifully appointed, the convertible sofa can be requested to be left in the down position if you have mobility issues. :)
Prostor
This cozy space, once a glamourous pool house, was converted by the Cosumano's as a private and intimate getaway for their family and friends. Marble counter tops sparkle in the kitchenette. Choose a traditional brew coffee maker or Keurig. If you like to froth your milk, we have a frother too! Coffee and creamer provided.
Complete luxury with high quality linens, sumptuous towels, Insta Pot air fryer oven and induction cook top. French door refrigerator. Luxurious bath robes or wraps for your comfort.
The cozy living space features a high quality, memory foam/coil 8" mattress queen convertible sofa sleeper. Guests who choose to leave the bed open for slumber may request our complimentary turn down service before they check in. A beautiful antique handmade willow chair, from the historic Mentone Springs Hotel is a perfect place to read and relax. The oversized bathroom features a shower, plenty of storage space , hair dryer and sundries that you may need. The cottage is full of light, with privacy shades when you need them.
A private front porch with seating. Also, your own bbq pit. Not to mention, the pool! Wifi and a smart TV complete your amenities.
ENJOY THIS REVIEW FROM ONE OF OUR FIRST GUESTS! If you are looking for a mental health break, this is IT!!! Fort Payne and Mentone Alabama is the best kept secret ever (Imagine Mayberry on top of a mountain)! It was a 4.5 hour drive(all interstate) from Jackson, MS. If you love waterfalls, peace and quiet, nice, down to earth, friendly people, you have got to visit the Fort Payne/Mentone, Alabama area! If you want to stay in the BEST accommodations ever, stay with General Joe and Channelle. I have stayed in people's homes (VRBO, Airbnb, ect) in the Turks and Caicos, Montana, Tennessee, Mississippi, Florida, Georgia, Texas and Alabama- but I have never felt more "catered to" than I did on our two night stay at their cottage. These two truly have the gift of hospitality. I guess this is where I should mention that we arrived a full MONTH early to our reservation- and they were able to create a beautiful place for us in under two hours on their own private property! They could've just said "oh well, you looked at the calendar wrong, so get a motel room" , but no. They went out of their way to provide the perfect place for us! When we arrived, we were greeted by a Retired Four-Star General and a former aide to Ronald Reagan, who carried our bags, provided an umbrella and flashlight, and helped us settle in for the night. Their "spur of the moment" cottage was AMAZING! It was like a large tiny home with all the amenities- marble everywhere, large shower, high end appliances, stylish decor, comfortable furniture. And she (Chanelle is a wonderful interior designer) wasn't even finished decorating it. There were books to read, and a nice tv (we never even turned it on). We spent two wonderful nights in this valley, enjoying the views of Lookout Mountain, spending our days and evenings in Mentone, Fort Payne, and surrounding areas (never more than 15 minutes from our cottage). I can't even begin to tell you how beautiful their home is. So I will stop here, and say that we loved the people and area so much that we kept our reservations for next month (at Eagle's Perch) and will hopefully get to visit again with our new friends (that feel like family)in Fort Payne. Thank you again for a wonderful stay! P. Connor Ms.
