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Cottage Suite 4 - Accessible Studio

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The Cottage: Your cozy vintage getaway.
This place was super cute and it was right in downtown! - Kelsey | 5-Star Airbnb Review
Cozy up at The Cottage: Your serene escape!
Experience timeless comfort and care at The Cottage.
It was a cute and cozy little suite. They were in touch with me the entire time as well. A great stay! - Corrina T. | 5-Star Airbnb Review

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 337.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

Map
FORT PAYNE, AL
  • Fort Payne Depot Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Alabama Fan Club and Museum
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • DeSoto State Park
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Garden

About this property

Cottage Suite 4 - Accessible Studio

Where old-world charm and boutique chic meet!

Nestled in the heart of downtown Fort Payne, The Cottage is a charming boutique hotel that boasts 4 hotel-style suites and traces its roots back to 1936. Renovated with meticulous care, this historical bungalow offers a unique blend of vintage allure and contemporary comfort.

Upon entering, guests are welcomed into the cottage lobby where the owner's son has a snack bar. Grab a snack and leave a donation to encourage his entrepreneurial spirit and support his endeavors!

The boutique hotel boasts four thoughtfully designed suites, each exuding its own personality and charm. While the decor pays homage to the historical context, it deviates from the time period, offering a refreshing and eclectic twist. The fusion of bold colors, art pieces, and unique furnishings creates a dynamic atmosphere that both surprises and delights guests.

The original walls and flooring, carefully retained during the renovation, add a touch of authenticity to the spaces. In each suite, guests can appreciate the contrast between the historical elements and the tasteful, unique decor. The result is a harmonious blend of old and new, creating an ambiance that is both cozy and sophisticated.

Step outside and unwind in the open air. Whether enjoying a morning coffee on the porch or an evening cocktail in the yard, The Cottage offers a retreat that harmonizes with the vibrant energy of downtown Fort Payne.

This boutique hotel is not just a place to stay; it's a curated experience that celebrates the history of the bungalow while embracing the contemporary spirit of modern design. Each suite tells a story of its own, offering a unique and memorable escape in the heart of a historic city.

Cottage Suite #4 has a king bed, a kitchenette, a sleeper ottoman to accommodate a 3rd person, & a penny floor in the bath. It is ideal for guests desiring to be within walking distance of downtown.

Have a large group? You can reserve the ENTIRE COTTAGE! Or check out THE HISTORIC GRAND HOUSE next door that sleeps18!

This is a non-pet property. If you need lodging that accommodates pets, check out our Industrial Apartments just two blocks away!

Property manager

Lorene Anderson
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Laundry
Outdoor space
Mountain view
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
$250 fine for smoking on property
Security Deposit up to $100 is required.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Fort Payne

Located in Fort Payne, this apartment 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
FORT PAYNE, AL

What's nearby

  • Fort Payne Depot Museum - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Alabama Fan Club and Museum - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Little River Canyon Center - 11 min drive - 12.2 km
  • DeSoto State Park - 16 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Little River Canyon National Preserve - 32 min drive - 22.4 km

Getting around

  • Huntsville International Airport (HSV) - 89 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Santa Fe Cattle Company - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage Suite 4 - Accessible Studio pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Cottage Suite 4 - Accessible Studio?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage Suite 4 - Accessible Studio?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cottage Suite 4 - Accessible Studio located?

Located in the heart of Fort Payne, this apartment building is steps away from Fort Payne Main Street Historic District, Dekalb Theatre and Fort Payne Residential Historic District. City Park and DeKalb County Library are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deborah L.

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

Ft Payne

Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon L.

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

Short getaway

My husband and I enjoyed staying here. Great location, quiet, cozy, and affordable. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather P.

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

Adorable Room, Amazing Host

The room was adorable, well-furnished, clean, and perfect for a solo traveler! The location was ideal for venturing out to explore the surrounding attractions (so much hiking! ❤️) and within walking distance to a number of shops, restaurants, and the community park. Such a lovely town. Lorene was very responsive and super friendly!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Studio was very cozy.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

cyr

Just a couple of suggestions. 1) Remove some of the stuff that occupies shelves, so gusts have a place to put their items such as in the bathroom. 2) Coffee bar does not leave much counter space to prep items. 3) Maybe a bit better defined parking by the alley behind the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

rob w.

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

Excellent stay

This place was everything we expected and more. Love the rustic feel of the room.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Averi W.

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

Amazing.

Quiet and easy place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Billy J.

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

Nice Cottage

Centrally located in Fort Payne. Older cottage, but thats part of the charm. These units are very clean, comfortable bedding, and nicely decorated. Awesome staff, Lorene hits a home run with us again. I would prefer not to use anyone else's facilities in the future when visiting Fort Payne.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Henrietta G.

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

Fantastic location, beautiful cottage

Very nice, had everything we needed. May I recommend a Keurig or Walmart single cup coffee maker and decaf for those who can’t do caffeine. We usually bring our own pods when we travel. Thank you for the snacks! Bedding was so comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick H.

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

Nice and cozy stay

This place is what you see in the photos of nice and cozy. There is a lot of small details put into this room. I stayed by myself but I know if my wife was to come she would have liked it too but she would have preferred a Keurig coffee machine over the older traditional coffee maker. You are within walking distance to downtown Fort Payne which have some small quaint places to eat and shop in small stores. I would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very cozy and welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Billy J.

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

perfect location and so cozy and clean.

Wife and I come down to see my mother 3-4 times a year. This cottage is perfect! Centrally located to about everything in Fort Payne. Very cozy and has a very comfortable bed. I would definitely recommend and we will be staying again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

April P., Asheville, NC

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

In the Heart of Downtown Fort Payne

We loved the location of this unit, just a short walk to the quaint downtown area of Fort Payne. Was perfect for a one night stay just passing through the area. The property manager was so kind and prompt in her communication with us. We appreciated the hospitality!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynne W.

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

Cottage in downtown area

I was very impressed with the cleanliness and amenities this rental had. It was a very neat and cozy rental with only four units in the building. When I had a question about the door code not working, the owner got in touch with me in less than 20 minutes explaining what had happened and alleviated the problem.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Hybart

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Restful but needs a sink in kitchenette area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

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

It was wonderful. Very clean and comfy.

It was a great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy J.

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

Rest

Rest/Realxation get away
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason J.

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

After Christmas Getaway

Very good location with a few restaurants within walking distance. The room was very clean and well furnished. The host is very accommodating. Great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carrie P.

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

Great Location!

We were in town for Vintage Pickin show and really enjoyed our room. We had a problem with our lock but the property manager resolved it quickly. It's a great price and very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tammy B.

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

Nice Room

Good location,
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Graham H., Talladega

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

Fantastic little cottage perfectly located

We had a fantastic stay. For the money, this is a great rental. Just a block off the old historic downtown Ft. Payne, most everything there is in walking distance -- restaurants, antique malls, funky cool stores. And also just a few minutes drive from a number of great outdoor destinations like DeSoto Falls. The beautifully renovated property is very nicely decorated, bed is comfortable and has all the amenities you need. Owners did a great job communicating with us. Check in and out process is very easy. We will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gail P.

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

Fort Payne Al

It was a great cottage. Clean, had all the amenities we needed. Decor was so cool. Owner was accessible and friendly. Will stay there again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

About the host

Hosted by Lorene Anderson

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We are entrepreneurs who are always looking for our next project. We met & married in Auburn, AL, where we lived until 2013. We now call Fort Payne home!
- Bryan has a master’s degree in education and spent 10 years of his career teaching high school and junior college students. He played football in high school & college. He loves public speaking, golf, watching documentaries, leading & challenging men, playing guitar & Dr. Pepper. He's "the world's best dad" our 5 kids say! He is also currently the youth pastor at First Methodist Church in Fort Payne.
- Claire has a bachelor’s degree in Building Science & has spent the better part of the last 12 years growing their family of 7. She moved to NYC at age 18 to study architecture. She loves traveling & going on adventures with the kids! She's an organizer, a huge fan of Dr. Pimple Popper, thrift stores, singing/songwriting, coffee, big salads & creatively making money.
We love what we do with hosting.

Why they chose this property

In remodeling this cottage, we’ve gone to great lengths to preserve the character & charm from the period it was built in. The original early 1900 oak floors are throughout & many of the original wood walls have been restored.

What makes this property unique

Checking in on Sunday?
The unit will not be ready until after 6pm.
All other nights it will be ready for a 4pm checkin.

Other things to note:
We provide a Roku Smart Tv, & WiFi but do not offer cable.

The coffee pot is standard.

Help yourself to any of the items we have left for your stay. The shampoo in the shower is Dial 3in1 shampoo/conditioner/body wash.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests