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Goldie Locks Approved ~ Walking Distance to Downtown Fort Payne AL.

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Downstairs Mater Bedroom
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Fort Payne, AL
  • Fort Payne Depot Museum
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Alabama Fan Club and Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • DeSoto State Park
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Fancy Room

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Goldie Locks Approved ~ Walking Distance to Downtown Fort Payne AL.

For anyone who is looking to book for a month or longer, we offer a monthly rate of $2100 a month!

Location:
If you're looking to enjoy the journey then this is the sweet spot to do just that! Goldie Locks Approved is in the heart of it all! Located less than 20 minutes away from your favorite activity areas like Little River Canyon, DeSoto State Park, and Mentone, AL. It’s also close to the Georgia state line if you feel like popping over to Cloudland Canyon State Park for some wonderful hiking adventures!

The home is tucked in at the base of Lookout Mountain offering beautiful sights in every direction. Surrounded by several acres of majestic trees, you feel like you are in your own secret oasis as you enjoy one of the many outdoor seating areas. This is a great location to take deep breaths of fresh mountain air filled with great welcoming vibes!
Removed and private, yet it’s within walking distance to historic downtown Fort Payne, where you can shop and dine to your heart’s content. Guests truly have the best of both worlds! The feeling of being away from it all while also having the luxury and convenience of being only minutes to town!


As soon as you step inside the home you can feel the love in each space since every item was placed with careful consideration and LOVE!!! Wonderful window views are available from each room, including the bathrooms, for those that like to let the sunshine and fresh mountain air in.
The living room is spacious enough to play in and want to stay in. Snuggle up in the cozy blankets and enjoy that movie, book, game, and/or conversation that you have been wanting to enjoy by the fireplace.


Kitchen:
Goldie Locks Approved offers a kitchen that is big enough to dance and romance in! Equipped with an oven, stove, microwave, coffee pot, refrigerator, blender, etc. This fully stocked kitchen is the perfect place to mix up a meal with the ones you love! The space offers a variety of things that will entice your senses. One of them being a fancy china hutch where you will find luxury/vintage wine and dine dishes as well as goodies/surprises left for our guests. This kitchen also has many windows that bring in an abundance of natural light as well as stunning views for you to look at while you cook and dine.
It also has convenient, direct access to the spacious back deck through a glass door. Perfect for days you want to watch your love grill and chill with a smile!
The deck offers plenty of seating and seasonal long-range views of Lookout Mountain. It’s a great place to sun gaze, stargaze, or spend days gazing into your lover’s eyes!


Bedrooms:
As our name suggests, everything about this home and property is Goldie Locks Approved and that includes our wonderful "Master Bedroom" and "Fancy Room"!

The Master Bedroom is the ultimate serenity space! The roomy king-sized bed with luxury sheets and blankets will tempt you to never leave. It’s located on the ground floor with big beautiful windows that give you the ability to watch a partial sunset from bed and gaze at the starry night sky. The room has its own TV that is equipped with ROKU and a DVD player, so you can cuddle up in candlelight and watch a movie. It also has its own ensuite space to freshen up in.

The “Fancy Room” offers a chic, classy style plus comfort with lovely seasonal long-range views of Lookout Mountain. Here you don’t have to leave your dreams on the full-sized bed pillow, because the room offers a desk where you can bring to life any creative ideas you have during your stay. The desk also functions as a makeup vanity so you are picture ready once you arrive at those waterfalls, parks, concerts, restaurants, etc that are near the home!


Bathrooms:
Need to freshen up after a long day of fun activities? Each bedroom has a bathroom it can use, so there is no waiting here! Goldie Locks Approved supplies shampoo, conditioner and body wash for you to use during a relaxing shower, and luxury linens for after. Enjoy a warm candlelit salt bath in the downstairs bathroom, which offers a huge vanity and plenty of space to get ready for the next adventure. Guests staying 4 or more nights with us also have laundry access, equipt with a washer, dryer, iron, and ironing board so their clothes can remain fresh as well.

Summary:
Goldie Locks Approved has so much character, comfort, and charm! It’s location is in the sweet spot where you feel like you are away from it all and surrounded by the beautiful natural landscapes, yet just minutes from the yummy food, live music, and fun!

This owner made sure her guests have everything she enjoys when she travels. She goes beyond clean and beyond beautiful! Each space in the home and outside of it is truly Goldie Locks Approved and we know if Goldie Locks loves it, so will you!


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Guest will be provided with access code to key box prior to arrival.

Property manager

Angela Holliday

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 9 kg per pet (limit 5 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Fort Payne

Located in Fort Payne, this holiday home is in the city centre and in the mountains. DeSoto State Park and City Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Alabama Fan Club and Museum and Dekalb County VFW Agricultural Fairgrounds. Dekalb VFW Agricultural Fairgrounds and Orbix Hot Glass are also worth visiting. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Fort Payne, AL

What's nearby

  • Fort Payne Depot Museum - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Alabama Fan Club and Museum - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Little River Canyon Center - 12 min drive - 12.8 km
  • DeSoto State Park - 18 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Little River Canyon National Preserve - 33 min drive - 23.0 km

Getting around

  • Huntsville International Airport (HSV) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Santa Fe Cattle Company - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Goldie Locks Approved ~ Walking Distance to Downtown Fort Payne AL. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 5 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Goldie Locks Approved ~ Walking Distance to Downtown Fort Payne AL.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Goldie Locks Approved ~ Walking Distance to Downtown Fort Payne AL.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Goldie Locks Approved ~ Walking Distance to Downtown Fort Payne AL. located?

Located in the heart of Fort Payne, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Fort Payne Residential Historic District, Fort Payne Main Street Historic District and Dekalb Theatre. City Park and DeKalb County Library are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 18 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice mountain getaway

The location of this property is excellent. It’s within walking distance of downtown Ft. Payne. It’s a short drive to beautiful State Parks and waterfalls. About an hour to Chattanooga, TN which is a nice day trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

erica d.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

No central heat. Not private. Electrical issues.

This listing should be removed from VRBO. The host is terrible and deletes negative reviews. The home is run down and pictures are years old and purposely doesn’t list flaws. My family stayed in this home the week of thanksgiving. It was my husband, our 2 small children, our small dog and my mother in law. The heat on the entire first floor was not working and the host did not mention this until she knew I had checked into the home after 6pm in the evening. The home was 60 degrees when we got there. She said there was plug in heaters we could use. Trying to be understanding I asked if this just happened (as in that day) and she informed me that she had know about the problem since before the last tenants, she deliberately did not tell me and this is 100% unacceptable. When asked she said she didn’t feel the need to tell me because the previous renters had no problem with it. I do have a problem with this. I had 2 small children. We plug in the heaters trying to get our children warm and the heater makes the power go out. I then have to climb steep messy crowded stairs down to a basement in the dark to reset the breaker. I had to do this 3 separate times over our stay and only had minimal things running at one time so the house clearly has electrical issues the host is not dealing with as well. The beds were terrible one of my pillowcases were stained and moldy looking. The couch in the living room was behind awful and I’m glad I brought an air mattress for my kids.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mark B.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Don't make the same mistake we did!

This home and Host have major flaws that need correction and should not be listed on Vrbo. The central heating unit was in the middle of repair- very cold house. The main kitchen light did not work. Appliances broke or dirty. Back door to porch booby trapped with alarms that could not be shut off. Master bedroom closet dead bolted closed. Dog poop all over the front yard. Clutter everywhere and it got worse. When a circuit breaker tripped we lost power to the living room. We lost internet. The local contact was no longer employed. Angela can't be reached by us or Vrbo. The circuit breaker can not be reset because it is in the locked closet. We left the next morning and returned home. We asked for a refund but have not heard anything back. Our recommendation- look elsewhere. If you are in doubt that this may be a one off bad experience, look closely at the only other review from 2024- the little house in Carol K's review is now a full time adjoining rental. Look at Cheryl G's review from 2023, communication problems with Host and no local contact. Look elsewhere, especially if you don't want to live out of your suitcases.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gena K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely home

We’ve rented this property multiple times. It’s always clean and welcoming!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The house at the end of the street!!

This property we stayed at was beyond inclusive. The host was extremely accommodating. We had everything we needed and more. Very clean and the air-conditioning was definitely working. She actually offered the little house next door for an additional option at no charge; although we did not need it. The furnishings were very complete with extra towels and even laundry soap if we needed to use the washer and dryer. When we come to Alabama again we will definelty use this property again. THANK YOU!!!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice house in a grwat location

The house was well furnished and conveniently located within walking distance of the town. It was nice and quiet and secluded near the end of a dead end street. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryle G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Beautiful Home

This home is gorgeous, full of character, charm & was perfect for my stay; however, it would not have been if I couldn't have used the paved driveway. My elderly mom has mobility issues &this home is not handicap friendly due to the concrete steps, yard pavers & step in tub/shower combo downstairs. I completely understand abt Angela being out of state. Not having a contact person was difficult and bless Gina's heart for coming over to replace kitchen bulbs & texting back & forth; because the person I was instructed through Vrbo to text was Faith & she was slow to respond. The day after checkout, she texts me to let me know the new guest coordinator was Cindy. I feel confident the communication issues will be corrected & I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful large Cottage

OMG. What a wonderful stay. Very pretty, immaculate, well equipped with everything you need. Loved our getaway.
Stayed 59 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maurice L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Place To Stay

Great location for our stay in FP.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

William B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just right

We used the location to visit family. The living area is spacious. The bedrooms have ample room. The kitchen was very well appointed for a rental. No hand-me-down pots, pans and dishes. Two small things I would change. Knife sharpener in kitchen and more parking area. Our truck and SUV barely fit in the allocated space.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

MATTHEW M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Could not have had a better trip. Possibly one of the best VRBOs we have stayed in. Beautiful turn of the century property that has been updated but still has plenty of character. The house was immaculately cleaned and beautifully decorated for our arrival. Well provisioned for a comfortable stay. Perfect location. We enjoyed walking downtown everyday and grabbing a coffee at the The Spot and window shopping. Thanks very much for making our holiday trip to Ft Payne truly memorable.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

William P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unexpected hospitality

We were extremely excited with house and location…..owners went above and beyond to make us feel at home…..we look forward to the opportunity to stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet & convenient location

The property was nice, quiet and within a 20-30 minute drive within all area national park locations. The house worked good for us as it gave us space to hang out and play games after a day taking in the sites of the area. House was clean, spacious and nicely decorated and one of few that allowed pets.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

candy c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quick visit

We had a wonderful stay. Desoto falls is beautiful and loved looking around fort Payne and mentone. House was comfortable and we will rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brenda R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Southern Fall Festivities

The house was very nice and clean. Spacious for five adults. Kitchen well equipped. Close to everything but I wouldn't say within walking distance due to house being up a hill. I would rent again if in town for a long weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Escape

We visited in late August to ride out Hurricane Ida in a safe place. This house provided a perfect refuge. Everything one would need was provided, and lots of extra were included too! Linens and towels were provided. Since we brought our small dog, a water and food dish was even left out! The house is extremely tranquil with very comfortable beds and relaxing spaces. There is also easy access to Desoto state Park- hiking, fishing, kayaking etc. I would definitely return and would recommend to anyone looking for a relaxing family vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Clean nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

The house was perfect for our needs. It is a great location to so many interesting places to visit. We loved the local Vintage1889 restaurant and bar. The Wildflower Cafe in Mentone was excellent. Collinsville Trade Day on Saturdays is a local favorite. Angela is a wonderful host and we look forward to many more stays.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Angela Holliday

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Languages:

English