Mistletoe Bough
497 Hillabee St, Alexander City, AL 35010, Alexander City, United States
Guest rating: 4.7 / 5
Overview
Mistletoe Bough is a historic bed-and-breakfast style property located at 497 Hillabee St in Alexander City, Alabama. Guests consistently describe the property as having pronounced historic charm, and it holds a strong public rating of 4.7 from 174 reviews. Its intimate scale means rooms can sell out, so travelers are encouraged to book ahead, especially around local events like weddings.
Rooms & Porch
Rooms at Mistletoe Bough are described by guests as comfortable and in keeping with the property's historic character. A signature feature is the large wraparound porch, complete with a porch swing, which guests single out as an ideal spot to relax or read in the morning.
Dining
Mistletoe Bough is known for a home-cooked breakfast served each morning, which reviewers repeatedly praise as plentiful, scrumptious, and high quality. This included breakfast is one of the most frequently mentioned highlights of a stay here.
Service & Atmosphere
Guests describe the hosts as friendly and hospitable, offering attentive service without being intrusive. Several reviews mention the staff going out of their way to accommodate guests, including welcoming travelers with short notice availability during busy periods.
Location & Surroundings
The hotel sits within easy walking distance of a wide variety of dining options, including Eula Mae's, Alana's Place, Wing City, Castelluccio Fine Italian Dining, Carib Kitchen, Jake's Restaurant, and JR's Sportsbar and Grill, all within roughly half a mile. The Wellborn Musclecar Museum is less than a kilometer away, while Wind Creek State Park and Pineywood Island are each about 9.6 kilometers off, and Dare Power Park and Smith Mountain Fire Tower are within a 16-18 kilometer drive. Montgomery Regional Airport is the nearest airport, located roughly 83 kilometers away.
Best for
Mistletoe Bough is best suited to travelers seeking a historic, homestay-style atmosphere over a standard chain hotel, particularly couples, small families, or wedding/event attendees given its central Alexander City location. Its walkable access to more than a dozen restaurants and its included home-cooked breakfast also make it well suited to leisure travelers who want to explore local dining without needing a car for every meal.
Travel tips
Book well in advance, as this small property can sell out quickly during local events such as weddings. Most dining options are within a short walk (roughly 500-1,000 meters), so guests without a car can easily reach restaurants like Eula Mae's, Jake's Restaurant, and JR's Sportsbar and Grill. For outdoor attractions like Wind Creek State Park, Pineywood Island, or Smith Mountain Fire Tower, plan on a short drive of several kilometers, and note that Montgomery Regional Airport is over an hour away by car.
What guests say
Reviews of Mistletoe Bough consistently praise the home-cooked breakfast, which guests describe as plentiful and high quality across multiple stays. The historic character of the property and the comfort of the rooms are frequently highlighted, along with the large wraparound porch as a favorite relaxation spot. Hosts are repeatedly described as friendly and accommodating, with guests noting attentive but non-intrusive service, including at least one instance of the staff resolving a last-minute booking issue with warmth. No recurring negative themes appear in the available excerpts.
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