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Perched atop Lookout Mountain lies the secret Bed & Breakfast Lodge - the best kept (secret) in the south! Spectacular view by day! Enchanting view by night! Spectacular and breathtaking only begin to describe the more than 180 degree panoramic view of the foothills, valleys, and beautiful Weiss Lake below.

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From Gothic rock formations one can see Rome, Georgia to the east and Weisner Mountain in Piedmont, Alabama to the south. Spreading majestically behind Weisner Mountain, lies the Cheaha Mountain range. Mount Cheaha, the highest point in Alabama, looks like a silver-wrapped candy kiss atop the mountain range. To the west the town of Gadsden, Alabama sparkles brillantly when darkness falls. The view is as spectacular by day as it is enchanting at night--a romantic setting for making your special memories.

The secret features four guest rooms which are located on the 2nd floor above the Main Lodge. Two rooms are located on the view side (Tranquility and Serenity) and two rooms are located on the wooded side (Remembrance and Enchantment). Each of these rooms may be entered from the main upstairs hallway which also leads to the unique roof top pool and suspended deck. The patio and balcony area offer one of the most impressive views in the south! All rooms and cottages are equipped with TVs, VCRs, private baths and balconies. Guests may select from over 300 courtesy movies for their watching pleasure or bring their own videos to reminisce about their special memories. A hearty breakfast is served daily at 9:00 a.m.

The Nautical Cottage (click here for more info and pictures) $165 2 person Jacuzzi Full Kitchen Full Bath Small Den King Bed Large Deck/View Dish Network TV, VCR Electric Fireplace Ground Level Spacious / Cozy

The Sugar Shack (click here for more info and pictures) $145 2 person Jacuzzi (with mirrors) King Bed TV, VCR Gas Fireplace Deck/View Small Refrigerator Ground Level A Honeymooner's Heaven

The 1850s Style Jail (click here for more info and pictures) $145 2 person Jacuzzi Shower King Bed TV, VCR Small Refrigerator Ground Level Clean/Neat/Rustic Electric Fireplace The Guy's Favorite

The Tree House (click here for more info and pictures) $135 2 person Jacuzzi (with shower nozzle/mirrors) Queen Bed TV, VCR Small Refrigerator Located Upstairs For the "Young at Heart" Cutest Thing We've Done!

The Lake Cottage (click here for more info and pictures) $165 Kitchen Full Bath Den King Bed Private Porch with Swing and View of Weiss Lake Dish Network TV and DVD player Electric Stove Small refrigerator The Perfect Lake Hide-A-Way

The main gathering room at the lodge is over 2 stories tall. In the morning enjoy a full country breakfast or pancakes around a 10' revolving dining table. In this charmingly secluded, privately owned location guests discover "the secret". No one leaves the same as he came. It is truly the secret awaiting your discovery.

Large rock outcroppings abound in the area and on the property. One nearby area is known as Cherokee Rock Village. This was one of the sites for filming the 2006 movie, Failure to Launch, starring Matthew McConaughey & Sarah Jessica Parker. Rock formations over 100 feet high form unusual observation decks. This area is located on an old pioneer road and Indian trail that is today called the Lookout Mountain Trail. This trail is known to have existed during the Civil War. Also in the area is Yellow Creek Falls which drops 100 feet into Weiss Lake. Nearby DeSoto State Park (1-800-568-8840) and DeSoto Falls is a nature lover's paradise. Walking and hiking trails, streams, and the beauty of nature abounds. During your stay you will have the following outdoor nearby activities to choose from: fishing, swimming, rock climbing, hiking, nature walks and "critter" watching.

Golfers may enjoy a day at either Silver Lakes Golf Course, a part of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail (1-800-949-4444) or the Stonebridge Golf Course (1-800-336-5046). Both courses are located within 45 minutes of the the secret. The Cherokee County Country Club golf course is located within a 10 minute drive. The Huntsville Space and Rocket Center is also located within 1 1/2 hours of the secret.

Located near the Lookout Mountain Parkway and just 9 miles from Interstate 59, the secret is 80 miles northeast of Birmingham, Alabama, 70 miles southwest of Chattanooga, Tennessee and 90 miles west of Atlanta, Georgia. For this reason, the secret is an excellent pivotal point from which one can discover some of the best secrets in the south.

The secret has been featured in the The Atlanta Journal & Constitution and on the front page of the Birmingham New Travel Section. The secret has also been featured in The Country Register, The Lookout Mountain Discoverer, the Times Daily, Alabama Magazine, Prime Times Magazine, the North Alabama Traveler, AAA's Travel Magazine, Going Places, Southern Lady Magazine and Southern Living Magazine. Also, we are honored to have been selected as one of twelve bed and breakfasts in Alabama to be featured on the Alabama Public Television Network.

the secret Bed & Breakfast Lodge is a member of the following associations:
   Bed & Breakfast Association of Alabama

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