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A rustic stone cottage on an estate close to the Texas State Railroad.

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace, books

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 684 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

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Palestine, TX
  • Texas State Railroad: Palestine Depot
    4 min drive
  • Anderson County Courthouse
    8 min drive
  • Palestine Community Theatre
    8 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A rustic stone cottage on an estate close to the Texas State Railroad.

A rustic stone cottage, a quiet retreat, a romantic getaway - whatever you call it, it's a little piece of heaven nestled in the tall trees of East Texas. It's so close to the Texas State Railroad you can hear the gentle call of the steam whistle. A 4-acre lake is just waiting for you to reel in your bass, or perhaps you'd like to help your son or daughter enjoy catching their first sunfish or crappie on a cane pole from the available pier. There's even a mini-pontoon peddle boat for exploring the lake or for another way to catch the "big one"! Bird Cottage is well named because of all the various species of birds native to the area that as bird lovers we often enjoy, so don't forget your binoculars and camera if you are a bird watcher, too. If you just want to escape all the noise, traffic and bustle of the city and need to recharge your batteries, then relax on the soft cushions of the metal gliders under porch fans with a gentle breeze blowing through your hair and with a good book in your hand and a wine glass nearby, or oversleep in the cozy bedroom until the birds wake you to another wonderful day. You'll feel at home when you breathe in the fresh pine scented air should you decide to take a stroll on the grounds or even jog to the end of the 1-mile county road and back. Participating in local activities and festivals, taking a one-hour trip to Canton for First Monday antique and curio shopping, or picking up fresh produce from local farmer's markets may just be what you’re longing to do, and Bird Cottage can be your starting point for those adventures and more. However you decide you’d like to spend your time here, we’ll do our best to make your stay as care free and special as possible. And, if you have a special request, just ask. Now what are you waiting for? Let’s start making memories!
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the overall property condition at this cottage. During your stay, you'll be close to Texas State Railroad: Palestine Depot. The cottage offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine, and fireplace
  • Free WiFi
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Texas State Railroad: Palestine Depot and 8 minutes from Anderson County Courthouse
This cottage offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Palestine cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

ROLAND OR SUSAN HARTZOG

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Spices
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 9 kg per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: This is a strict NO SMOKING property.

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • In the city centre
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Cycling on site
  • Fishing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 900 sq ft (84 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 20 lbs per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: We prefer small to medium pets with 2 as a maximum

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 80
Note from host: Picnic pavilion available for additional fee.
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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A rustic stone cottage on an estate close to the Texas State Railroad. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 108 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 108 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tina H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet, peaceful retreat
Beautiful property and wonderful owners. This was a birthday getaway for my parents, and much needed relaxation.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

Liked: Cleanliness
We went to ride the train and found a heavenly oasis.
I’ve been to many places that promise solitude but you never really feel it, you DEFINITELY will here. So quiet, so beautiful. I will definitely come back if nothing else just to stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patti S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful peaceful relaxing
Clean well maintained and hosts were amazing and friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiana T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful stay at this lovely Cottage
We recently stayed at this Cottage in early Springtime when the TX mountain laurel were in bloom. It’s beautiful and the owners have every detail covered for a wonderful stay. Thank you and we are looking forward to another time.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet and fun cottage
Bird Cottage is adorable and the owners are friendly. It’s located on their main home property but we never felt uncomfortable. They are very welcoming. Our kids played ball in the yard, fished the lake, took out the boat and fed the chickens. The cottage is clean and well stocked. The beds are comfy too! Excellent place to stay especially if you’re going to the Texas Railroad.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just Perfect for Thanksgiving!
My two adult children stayed with us here for Thanksgiving and it was wonderful. The cottage is simply darling and has everything we needed. The kitchen is amply supplied, the living area cozy and comfortable; and we loved using the fireplace that cold weekend. Beds are very comfortable and all the decorative bird touches to make it truly Bird Cottage were charming. It is set on a gorgeous piece of property that is delightful to roam. Our hosts were so welcoming and helpful, even when we had a medical emergency. Also very close to the Texas State Railroad which was so convenient Polar Express was AMAZING . Small note: The spiral staircase to the upstairs sleeping soft is quite small and tricky, but even my hefty adult son managed it. Many thanks to our hosts for a tour of the property and a delightful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing tranquil getaway
This home is well taken care of by the couple who actually built it for their own use.They have made a lovely property for guests to visit and share its amenities. Our grandkids loved the pond and visiting their chicken coop.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Romantic Cottage!
Bird Cottage was the perfect sanctuary for our wedding anniversary! Roland and Susan could not have been more accommodating! We look forward to returning soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Salinas F., New Braunfels, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Storybook Cottage
My husband, our boys (5 & 11), and I stayed at this beautiful cottage for our trip to the Polar Express train ride (which is conveniently less than 5 mins away), and had a wonderful time! This cottage reminded me of something you would have found in a storybook! It was just perfect and lovely. The pictures show just the way it is. The cottage was clean and had everything we needed to cook meals. Roland and Susan were such a pleasure to meet and chat with. I thank them for sharing such a wonderful place with others! What a blessing! We enjoyed walking around the estate and our boys got to enjoy the paddle boat. And our boys loved loved the the spiral staircase and the loft bedroom! The first floor bedroom, I didn’t notice in the pics, but the canopy bed frame has beautiful cast iron birds, such a beautiful detail!! All beds were comfy. The bathroom had a towel warmer, nice touch! And we had freshly baked banana muffins on our arrival. I could really go on and on about this beautiful place, but it should be experienced in person! Fall colors were absolutely stunning in this area of Texas, best I’ve seen in the state! We will return :)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness
5 Star Property
Very very impressive property!! You can tell the host aims to please. Will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pam W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Getaway!!
We loved this location. Fishing the lake, walking the property. Hope to be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cealia A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway
Very nice, quite and lovely cottage. Got to fish, ride the train and watch some football—had a great weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding and Honeymoon
This was the perfect place to get ready for a wedding and then the honeymoon. It’s totally cute and cozy, and my daughter absolutely loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tina C.

Liked: Cleanliness
PERFECT CABIN!!!!
The cabin was perfect in every way and the property was absolutely breathtaking! Roland and Susan greeted me upon arrival and went above and beyond to make my stay enjoyable. They even added little sweet touches like mini Bundt cakes and orange juice, so I had breakfast the next morning. The cabin is adorable and has some extra plush amenities such as a resort style extra-large stone shower and towel warmer. There is a large covered porch that wraps around the cabin so you can sit and look at the extremely well maintained landscape to the front and side of the cabin and the beautiful white cows on the back side. Susan and Roland allowed me to roam around the property so I walked down to the lake on both days I was there. It was so peaceful and calming. The lake is only a 3 minute walk from the cabin and you can walk through the shade trees and landscape so it truly felt as though I was at a resort but all by myself as it is very private. I went to Palestine for a family wedding and had never thought of going back but after meeting Susan and Roland and staying at their precious cabin I will for sure go back for some peaceful time as much as I possibly can!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous!!!
My granddaughter and I just returned from a visit to Palestine and I stay at Bird Cottage. The setting is so peaceful and beautiful, the hosts are so welcoming and friendly, everything was just perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Edward U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Left our worries at the gate
The bird cottage and property could not have been lovelier. We had everything we needed, and the cottage was spotless. The grounds were absolutely lovely, and the owners were wonderful. We felt as though the rest of the world just melted away, and so did our cares. We really enjoyed sitting on the porch just watching and listening to all of the birds.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gene H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful . . . hated to leave :-(
We enjoyed the property, cabin, and the surrounding area so-o-o much. The cabin was beautiful, comfortable and so well equipped for our stay. Completely exceeded our expectations which were already pretty high after viewing the picture online.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aundraea B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Property, Relaxing Stay, Hospitable Hosts!
We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to the Bird House! In fact, my kids keep asking, “Can we go to the Bird House?!” We had a lovely stay. The property was beautiful! I am a nature lover, so I was captivated by the magnificent trees and stocked pond. We caught a lot of fish, and we were even able to feed the chickens and collect eggs, and pick fresh berries off the vine behind the cottage. The inside of the house was decorated beautifully, and the stylistic, homey, country, and southern charm were the icing on the cake. They even baked fresh muffins and provided fresh-squeezed orange juice! They were scrumptious! 10/10 would recommend visiting! You won’t be disappointed!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bruce Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property
The cottage was enchanting. The only negative would be the narrow spiral staircase getting to the 2 beds . But we loved the property and the host were very nice and helpful..would love to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann C., montgomery texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful time
Our girls weekend couldn't be better. Beautiful property with outstanding hosts. Quiet, relaxing with plenty of space to walk and just enjoy nature.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

rebecca p., Amarillo TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Little Dream Escape in the Pines
We have stayed at a lot of VRBOs, but this was by far the best. Comfortable in every way - quality beds and linens, soft pillows, beautiful views, responsive and friendly hosts and biting fish in the pond. We will be back as soon as possible!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

mike m., LAFAYETTE

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, comfortable getaway
Incredible setting, beautifully landscaped and Roland and Susan were awesome hosts. We were welcomed with fresh OJ and fig/pecan baked goodies in the refrigerator. We will be back for sure. Best, Mile and Melissa
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent get-away
The cottage and property was perfect. In spite of the cold weather the cottage was warm, the fireplace was awesome, the fish were biting, the property is located perfectly as well as very safe. Trust the owners with the restaurant suggestions. Everywhere we ate out was delicious. Will be going back and highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Misty S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to have a weekend away from the city.
Beautiful property! The grounds of this property are very beautiful. We had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay!
Roland and Susan are amazing hosts…and just great people. They were incredibly welcoming. Their property is beautiful. We stayed in bird cottage. Everything about it was perfect. The beds were very comfortable and the cottage had everything we needed and wanted. We look forward to future visits!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021