We had the most amazing stay at The Secret Bed & Breakfast Lodge. The hosts were amazing and so…read moreaccommodating and the pups were an added bonus. We can't wait to stay again.

This was certainly a surprise.....who would come to Alabama and why??? I can definitely tell you…read moreit was absolutely beautiful the right time to come....the trees just changing colours. The view from the bed-and-breakfast The Secret omg.... absolutely gorgeous , the stay was phenomenal, the owners were fantastic ....I plan to return!!!

Hubby and I were looking for a weekend getaway that was not too far of a drive so we decided to go…read morecheck out De Soto park and falls in Mentone. We found this B&B nearby and thought it would be cool to stay here for a night. It is very near the border with Georgia and Tennesse so it's close to the Chattanooga area as well. The house itself is located in Valley Head.The house was easy to spot from a distance as it really stands out in this area. Next to the railroad tracks, the property is beautiful with gorgeous old trees surrounding it.There actually used to be a council tree on this property that the Indians used for ceremonies, e.t.c. before they were forced out on the Trail of Tears. There's a lot of history in this place. We were met by Jim Bunch, one of the owners, who gave us a tour and told us the history of the place before showing us our room. The original owner was related to Winston Churchill and Dolly Madison. I won't tell you all the history so if you want to know more, you'll have to visit it yourself! I appreciated that there was a folder in our room that contained reading materials about the house and the area so I could read more about it! Our room was lovely and the bed was really comfy. There was a tv in our room as well. We had rented the Patrick Henry Suite so we actually had another room next door that had an old fashioned bed with curtains all around it. Each rental has its own full bathroom so no worry about sharing. The house actually has a game room with a piano, pool table, and ping pong table. We didn't use it on this visit but would be fun if you have kids. You can actually rent the whole house if you wish for family events etc. People can get married here as well. There are some beautiful pictures from weddings on the property. Our stay included breakfast in the morning. Jim made us a wonderful breakfast that included French toast, eggs, breakfast potatoes, grits, bacon, fresh fruit, orange juice, coffee and tea. I was stuffed. Everything was delicious. It was hard to leave this wonderful old house. I would definitely stay here again.

The hostess was so friendly and we left feeling like we had made friends. The countryside and views…read morefrom your door are beautiful. You are sunken down in a small valley with hills on each side. This home is historically beautiful. The wrap around porches are nice to sit in and relax taking in the sounds of the crickets and frogs. Our bed was comfortable and pillows nice. The bathroom was decorated immaculately!! Beautiful! The hostess even gave us a tour of the home and the others rooms that were vacant. She brought ice to our room and showed us the kitchen so we can self serve in the night if we wish for water or coffee or teas. This experience was one of our best at a B and B. It was Mrs. Fays breakfast the next morning that knocked out socks off!! As we gathered in the beautifully appointed dining room; we were served coffee and juice. Out came the fruit cup with watermelon (in season and sweet) then the gravy with homemade from Scratch biscuits; scrambled fluffy eggs, bacon, sausage patties, and then this amazing cheesy hash brown casserole that I will be craving the rest of my life!!! The homegrown, sliced garden tomatoes. Wow!!! This was by far the best breakfast on our entire trip! Then to top it off; I forgot my iPad and we called after being an hour away and Leslie ( our host) said it's going in fedex and we should have it when we arrive home Monday. Just a wonderful overall experience here and Winston place. You come in as a guest and leave friends :)

This was probably the dirtiest place I have ever stayed in my career of travel blogging. I only…read morepost this in an effort to save others from the horrible experience that I had endured. Dear Carolyn, if I have to have mice in my room, can you at least make them pay most of my room rate??? In my opinion this was the filthiest place with the rudest staff. In my opinion I would stay anywhere but here. In a word...YUCK!

If I had to use one word to describe this place it would be: utterly spectacular ( ok, that's two…read morewords but this requires an additional emphasis). When we arrived we were warmly greeted by Nancy, the innkeeper for the weekend and also by the amazing view through a wall of windows on the main floor. Nancy brought us to our room named "the view" , which was a cozy wood paneled space that, from our semi private deck, lived up to its name. After an amazing dinner at the Wildflower we retired to our room and comfortable bed for a great night sleep. In the morning we went up for a fantastic breakfast and some wonderful conversation with the others who are staying here. I'm really sad to leave but this has been a great, memorable way to spend my wife and my 10th wedding anniversary. BTW, the other folks who we had breakfast with are looking at property here in Mentone if that is any indication of the beauty of this place.

We stumbled upon this sweet gem while planning our trip to TN. While we originally planned on only…read moregoing to Nashville, we booked two nights here as a side trip and happy we did. It's located on Lookout Mountain, which has a ton of historic significance and we enjoyed learning more at the National Park. Rock City is across the street from the Inn and it was also interesting to stroll through. The Inn itself is quaint and cozy. The main building has a few guest rooms but most are in cottages dotted around the property. Ours was sweet and the bed comfy. Our only issue was the TV cable didn't work and wasn't repaired during our trip. The jetted tub also didn't have functioning hot water and it would've taken too long to fill using the shower, so it went unused. Both of these items would've been much welcomed following a very long travel day from the west coast. Overall very nice.

My husband and I and another couple spent a few days here a couple of years back and I've never…read moreforgotten it. It was beautiful. The hostess at the Inn had said that if we hadn't seen it at Christmas, it was a must... still haven't done that but totally intend on it.

Incredible stay! Gorgeous place with an fantastic view of the lake. The breakfast was to die for…read moreand the sangria at Happy Hour was delicious. 10/10 recommend!

My wife and I, love, love, LOVE this place! Great location! Awesome breakfast! Seriously, the…read morefood was so good we wished it was a "Bed and Dinner". Everything about Lake Guntersville turned out to be a pleasant surprise. But this was the best one!

This place is absolutely gorgeous inside and out.! My sister and I came for my bachelorette party…read moreand it has such a welcoming and homey feel from the start. The owners Doris and Larry are also so sweet and we loved hearing their stories. They make you a homemade breakfast every morning and even join you, which we loved because it truly gave us that personal feeling. I would 100% recommend this place and I will definitely be back.!

We stayed here on our wedding night and it was absolutely perfect! The couple that run the place…read moreare very sweet and the rooms are absolutely gorgeous. The excellent and tasteful decorations work well together, they reminded me of like an old English Gentleman's hunting manor. The best part is the breakfast. Candied bacon, chocolate-filled French Toast, creamy fluffy scrambled eggs to die for, and interesting conversation with the owners who ate with us and the other guests. Plus home-made cookies to take home!

Incredibly rude owner. Northerners with zero sense of southern hospitality. I don't have the time…read moreor energy to type out all the issues involved with a wedding my friends had there. I guarantee they will have to sell the place within a year. Don't expect to be allowed to have any fun here. If you are looking for a fun friendly wedding venue, don't pick here.

We enjoyed our stay immensely! We were celebrating our 18 year anniversary and the service, food,…read moreand accommodations were 10/10! Such a beautiful place tucked away from the hustle and bustle!