Alabama Log Cabins

Alabama Log Cabins

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Alabama has several state parks and log cabin facilities with a plethora of outdoor activities. Fishing, biking, hiking, tennis and 18-hole golf courses are ready for the outdoor enthusiast to use all year. Also, some of the cabins in Alabama are equipped with modern amenities, creating a balance between the comforts of home and the excitement of camping. If you are looking for a fun vacation, look no further than Alabama's log cabins.

Mentone Cabins

Mentone Cabins has eight different hand-built cabins for rent throughout the year. Each cabin comes equipped with a barbecue on the patio, fireplace, whirlpool bathtub and hot tub on the deck. Each cabin is also fully furnished with satellite television, washer and dryer, dishwasher and kitchen appliances. As for the other amenities, each of the cabins offer a unique experience. For example, the Sweetheart's Delight has a red, heart-shaped Jacuzzi and the Sticks 'n Stones cabin has two gas fireplaces. The six other cabins can differ by their size, the amount of bathrooms, the amount of bedrooms, and by their view.

Mentone, Alabama, is also home to Cloudmont Ski and Golf Resort. Skiing, hiking, golfing and even horseback riding are available. This resort is just over half a mile from Mentone Cabins, making these cabins a great location for enjoying the outdoor activities Mentone has to offer.

Mentone Cabins
5595 Alabama Highway 117
Mentone, AL 35984
256-657-4335
Mentonelogcabins.com

Gulf State Park

Gulf State Park is located in Gulf Shores, a coastal community in Alabama. Gulf State Park has over 2 miles of beach property with trails, fishing and a tennis court. The park's 20 cabins are available for rent and are within walking distance of the on-site golf course and just over 2 miles from the beach. The rest of the cabins are located on nearby Lake Shelby. All cabins come equipped with barbecue sets, outside tables, satellite television and fully equipped kitchens with utensils and cookware. Cabins near Lake Shelby have fishing docks with cleaning stations.

Gulf State Park
20115 State Highway 135
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
800-252-7275
251-948-7275
Alapark.com/GulfState/

Oak Mountain State Park

Oak Mountain State Park is Alabama's largest state park with 9,940 acres of land. Activities include fishing, biking trails, hiking, horseback riding and backpacking. The log cabins at Oak Mountain State Park are located by Lake Tranquility, a 28-acre lake at the base of the mountains. All 10 of the cabins are open throughout the year. Each one has one king-sized bed and two double beds, a small kitchen (fully equipped with utensils and cookware), one bathroom, a barbecue set and picnic tables. Boats are also available for those staying in the cabins. There are no telephones inside the cabins but there are public telephones located on the premises.

Oak Mountain State Park
200 Terrace Drive
Pelham, AL 35124
205-620-2520
Alapark.com/OakMountain/

Article Written By David Montoya

David Montoya graduated from University of California, Los Angeles School of Law and holds a Master of Arts in American Indian studies. His writings, covering a range of topics including law and travels, have appeared on various websites. Montoya passed the February 2011 California State Bar Examination.

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