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32 Acres of Lush Gardens with Private Cottage. Go on a Texas Foodie Adventure!

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Fitness facility
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds
Property grounds

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

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Palestine, TX
  • Redlands Hotel
    21 min drive
  • University of Texas at Tyler Palestine Campus
    22 min drive
  • Texas State Railroad: Palestine Depot
    27 min drive

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About this property

32 Acres of Lush Gardens with Private Cottage. Go on a Texas Foodie Adventure!

Unplug, unwind, elevate and rejuvenate. This is an immersive culinary getaway!

Hummingbird Hollow offers a one of a kind pristine country hideaway located on an East Texas bluff ideal for birdwatching, stargazing and falling in love all over again.

Guests enjoy their cottage furnished with a claw foot bath tub, kitchenette and
pillow top mattress for a restful night’s sleep. This cottage comfortably sleeps 3.

With 32 lush acres of happy and harmony at your doorstep, why not take your opulent-minded stay at to the next level and experience a 5 star-rated Texas Foodie Adventure with nationally acclaimed Executive Chef/Co-owner Pamela Horowitz.

Our remarkably talented and innovative Chef has catered 3 Presidential Inaugurations, a lavish cocktail reception for Kay Bailey Hutchinson, countless five-star weddings and numerous hi-profile events like the King Midas Dinner and David Letterman’s Holiday Party in Central Park.

Our private, onsite restaurant features farm to table options and provides our discerning guests with a one of a kind immersive culinary feast that will delight all of your senses.   Our tantalizing Texas Foodie Adventures are perfect for special occasions, milestone moments, weekend getaways, staycations or a wonder-filled present for someone special.  It’s a scrumptious and enriching way to celebrate your Lone Star Life. 

Our guests love to experience four, five or six course tasting menus from Chef Pamela’s Kitchen featuring the bounty of the season.

Gourmet picnic baskets, beautifully displayed hors d'oeuvres packages and late night sweet and savory options are available as well. 

While a delicious breakfast is included in your lodging package, all of our Texas Foodie Adventures are available for you to savor and enjoy at an additional charge. 

*All dinners require 48 hour notice.  Shorter timeframe meals are available with a surcharge.  We can do anything for you, just ask. 
*VRBO guests receive a tasty hors d'oeuvres upgrade when they instantly book!
*Private Movie screenings in an antique, convertible roadster at our Sunset Cinema are
available as an upgrade
You'll find features like free breakfast, plus concierge services, at this bed & breakfast.
  • Free breakfast offered
  • Free WiFi
  • Services include a concierge
  • 11 mi (17.6 km) from Davey Dogwood Park and 12.3 mi (19.8 km) from Green Park
Free breakfast is served. This bed & breakfast also features a garden and concierge services.

This Palestine bed & breakfast is smoke free.

Guests are served free breakfast.

Property manager

Pamela H

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available

Things to do

  • Table football

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (limited)

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Bath
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV/satellite channels
  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining room
  • Dining table
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Fridge

More

  • Chef
  • Printer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

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
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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.

32 Acres of Lush Gardens with Private Cottage. Go on a Texas Foodie Adventure! Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 7 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 7 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 7 reviews" "
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8.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This stay was exceptional and the food was absolutely amazing, kind accommodating hosts and an absolutely stunning property
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Stephanie R.

Weekend Getaway
We really enjoyed our stay and the dinner was fantastic! Perfect location to get away from the stress of the busy city. The cleanliness of the cabin was lacking and I would prefer taking showers vs baths. There was a keurig in the cabin but there were no k-pods. There was a bucket on top of the microwave but it had trash in it. But just my opinion. All in all was a great stay and did I mention the food...wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing stay
Was so relaxing and peaceful not rushed to leave and very hospitable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Robert H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Could be better
We love the country and the place is in a country setting. However we were told this place was used for wedding venue's and such like occasions. There's no way..... The grounds were unkept, ponds were dried up and dirty. Our room had not been freshly cleaned in weeks. I say this because there were dried flying insects all over the bed. Has two window units. Unable to keep up during the day. We just expected more for the price for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawn B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A hidden gem!
This was a definite hidden gem! While this is an obvious jewel for wedding venues, it is so much more. My husband and I enjoyed a secluded 10 year anniversary night stay. We enjoyed a warm, cozy, quiet cabin; and couldn’t for the life of us even think about our work or home lives. We just existed in another place, The food!?!? The meal we were served personally took me to a place that I can only describe as appreciation of what was prescribed to us on, and in the Earth. The flavors, aromas, textures took me beyond the next food plane, to a place I’ve never been. If you haven’t been here, my advice is….go!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Cathy b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pleasant quiet friendly
instructions for breakfast, and internet would be nice. Very pleasant host, breakfast was scrumptious very peaceful surroundings and beautiful gardens.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful and Peaceful Getaway Destination
We stayed at Elmwood Gardens Honeymoon cottage for a 3 night birthday getaway. It is a wedding/event venue property with the most amazing, kind and caring hosts-Michael and Pam! We had delicious gourmet breakfast each morning and did the “Foodie Adventure” they offer for an additional charge and WOW! Pam is a renown chef and her husband Michael assisted in serving us a fabulous 5 course meal for my birthday. Absolutely incredible, unforgettable and intimate experience! The cottage has a rustic but charming and comfortable feel and the old fashioned tub was relaxing. The property is spacious and offers numerous beautiful structures and statues for pictures. We can’t wait to return sometime when the trees and flowers are in full bloom. It looks to be breathtakingly beautiful from wedding pictures we saw. Definitely a unique and hidden gem! Thanks Pam and Michael for a memorable time!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023