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Smart TV, fireplace, books
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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Palestine, TX
  • Place, Texas State Railroad: Palestine Depot
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Anderson County Courthouse
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Davey Dogwood Park
    ‪10 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Palestine

This cottage is located 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Texas State Railroad: Palestine Depot and within a 10-minute drive of Anderson County Courthouse. The cottage includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.
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What's nearby

  • Texas State Railroad: Palestine Depot - 6 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Anderson County Courthouse - 10 min drive - 6.2 miles
  • Davey Dogwood Park - 10 min drive - 8.0 miles
  • Palestine Community Theatre - 10 min drive - 6.7 miles
  • Redlands Hotel - 10 min drive - 6.0 miles

Getting around

  • Tyler, TX (TYR-Pounds Regional) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pint & Barrel Drafthouse - ‬8 min drive

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!
The cottage is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a balcony or patio, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: This is a strict NO SMOKING property.

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 900 square feet

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total (20 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Small to medium pets only. 2 maximum.

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Picnic pavilion available for additional fee.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
This is a strict NO SMOKING property.

Important information

You need to know

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.
Long-term renters welcome
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • 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.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Long-term renters welcome.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to do close to this cottage?

This cottage is located in Palestine, close to Texas State Railroad: Palestine Depot, Redlands Hotel, and Green Park. You'll also find Davey Dogwood Park and Palestine Community Theatre nearby.

Is parking available on site at A rustic stone cottage on an estate close to the Texas State Railroad.?

No, there isn't parking at this cottage.

Is this cottage adjacent to a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

Is A rustic stone cottage on an estate close to the Texas State Railroad. good for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this historic cottage include a fireplace and a kitchen in each cottage, and some feature lake view.

Are there hot tubs at A rustic stone cottage on an estate close to the Texas State Railroad.?

No, this cottage doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this cottage include breakfast service?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this cottage allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this cottage.

Are there connecting rooms at A rustic stone cottage on an estate close to the Texas State Railroad.?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this cottage.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at A rustic stone cottage on an estate close to the Texas State Railroad.?

Yes, every cottage at A rustic stone cottage on an estate close to the Texas State Railroad. comes with a patio and some offer lake views.

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 116 out of 118 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 118 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 118 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 118 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 118 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maggie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love the quiet.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

L J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you for the very warm welcome, and the lovely stay at Bird Cottage! The cottage was spotless and cozy, perfect for a short weekend getaway to relax. The loft was particularly loved by our daughter, and the fireplace was just amazing. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sierra I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is so beautiful and morning coffee on the porch was perfection! Quaint little cottage had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the most adorable little cottage and its location was AMAZING - we were in town to go to the Texas State Railroad Polar Express and it was minutes down the road. I highly recommend this entire experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet country space and perfect location for the rail trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property and gracious hosts. Great place for kids to run around and do some fishing.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danya R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We three girlfriends stayed for three days on this beautiful property in October 2025. What amazing hosts these two are! Beautiful, clean, well appointed property on a gorgeous fig farm!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfort plus

Bird Cottage was just big enough and the hosts are very personable. No complaints whatsoever.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patti S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful peaceful relaxing

Clean well maintained and hosts were amazing and friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheri F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Friendly hosts

Beautiful place!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiana T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda B.

A Heavenly Haven

A lovely little cottage on beautiful grounds where mind, body and spirit find rest and renewal. The most hospitable hosts EVER and not a single need unmet. Highly recommended and we WILL return!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

Peaceful and beautiful time with my family....

Roland and Susan are amazing hosts and made us feel like family! The property is beautiful and was so relaxing. The cottage is very clean and updated inside but still feels true to being rustic. Our kids were able to be kids and run around and enjoy the beautiful nature of Texas. We would love to return... top notch VRBO!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!

Loved this property! The hosts were very friendly and accommodating! This was a great get-away cabin! Hiking at Davey Dogwood park was awesome, and we also hiked in Tyler state part which was about an hour away. Downtown Palestine has some good cafes and a few antique shopping stores. It was a perfect mini-vacation and get away from the big city. Would definitely recommend to family and friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana N.

Far from big city stress but close to home

Just what we hoped for in a country retreat. All the amenities needed, plenty to see and do but still felt like miles from nowhere. Three kids and two adults fit perfectly with plenty of outdoor space to roam. Our hosts were more than accommodating and added to the experience by suggesting in town restaurants, excursions and even provided the worms for fishing in their pond.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

So cozy and nice!

Such a cute little cottage! Lots of attention to details, including a towel warmer. Beds were very comfy, and Roland kept us supplied with wood for the fireplace. It was the perfect setting to get away to celebrate my birthday with my sisters. The hosts put up a birthday banner and left cupcakes. Very sweet and attentive.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing vacation and even better people

Cottage was very clean and had all the amenities needed. We spent most of our time outside in the large green space in the middle of the estate, on the boat, or tractor. My two toddlers loved every bit of it. Roland and his wife were very friendly and made sure our visit was nothing but top tier. They made sure we had everything we needed and respected our space during COVID19. We will definitely be making a trip back.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jasmin D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nothing short of AMAZING!!

We had such a wonderful time during our stay. The property is AMAZING along with it's hosts. There is so much to do we never left the property during the 3 days we were there. The kids loved wondering around and exploring and we felt safe allowing them to do so. The chickens were so much fun, my kiddos loved watching them and following them around. They thought it was so neat to collect eggs. The lake is beautiful and the paddle boat was a huge hit with my kids. I would highly recommend this place and we will definitely be going back. None of us were ready to leave.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lonni M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!!!

Our hosts, Susan and Roland are just amazing. For our second time staying at Bird Cottage, they attended to our special requests and opened up their lovely property to us and our grandchildren. Our grandkids loved fishing and using the paddleboat on the lake, playing soccer on the massive lawn, and eating breakfast on the huge, comfortable porch of the cottage. The beds are comfortable, the kitchen is great for cooking a meal, and the bathroom is huge with a great shower. Even our little pup enjoyed his stay! Thank you again Susan and Roland for another great stay on your beautiful property. See you next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lonni M.

Our very best HOMEAWAY stay ever!

We were in town for our 50+ family reunion. I stumbled upon Bird Cottage on Homeaway. What an amazing find! The cottage is adorable and very comfortable. The porch has fans and gliders and is an amazing place to sit and drink coffee or just talk to family. The kids fished in the beautiful pond, played baseball on the gorgeous grounds, and enjoyed the loft in the cabin. Our host, Roland, is so kind and helpful and left us danish for the morning, orange juice, creamer, as well as a loaded Keurig for coffee. We loved the huge stone shower and all the comfortable beds. We are looking forward to coming back every year!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018