Title: A rustic stone cottage on an estate close to the Texas State Railroad. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=9482&destination=Palestine%2C+Texas%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=31773089&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # A rustic stone cottage on an estate close to the Texas State Railroad. ## Photo gallery for A rustic stone cottage on an estate close to the Texas State Railroad. ![Exterior - A rustic stone cottage on an estate close to the Texas State Railroad. (Palestine)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31780000/31773100/31773089/049ee070.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - A rustic stone cottage on an estate close to the Texas State Railroad. 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(Palestine)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31780000/31773100/31773089/be8325bf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies A rustic stone cottage on an estate close to the Texas State Railroad. provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Active travellers can enjoy cycling at this cottage. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6900 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage 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! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - 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 - Up to 9 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property - Note from host: This is a strict NO SMOKING property. ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the city centre - 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 ## Similar properties ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3090000/3084900/3084872/9eea6d09.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Comfort Suites Palestine Palestine - Pool - Hot tub - Breakfast included - Parking included 9.0 Wonderful 926 reviews £107 includes taxes & fees 7 Apr - 8 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-07&endDate=2026-04-08&selected=3084872&PinnedHotelID=3084872&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2780000/2774600/2774575/1b100681.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hampton Inn & Suites Palestine Palestine - 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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. Long-term renters welcome Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention A car is required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Rustic Stone Cottage Estate Texas State Railroad Palestine Rustic Stone Cottage Estate Texas State Railroad Rustic Stone Estate Texas State Railroad Palestine Rustic Stone Estate Texas State Railroad Rustic Stone Cottage Estate Texas State Railroad Palestine Rustic Stone Cottage Estate Texas State Railroad Rustic Stone Estate Texas State Railroad Palestine Rustic Stone Cottage Estate Texas State Railroad Palestine Rustic Stone Cottage Estate Texas State Railroad Rustic Stone Estate Texas State Railroad Palestine Rustic Stone Estate Texas State Railroad En Rustik Stenhus på en Ejendom tæt på Texas State Railroad ## About the area Located in Palestine, this cottage is in the city centre and on a lake. Palestine Community Theatre and Redlands Hotel are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Green Park and Davey Dogwood Park. Discover the area's water adventures with water tubing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling. [Visit our Palestine travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Palestine.dx9482) [View more Cottages in Palestine](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Palestine-Cottages.d9482-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C31.75124%2C-95.55787&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=_nGILNRXwxmO8EMgS9mccXf7PN4=) Palestine, TX ### What's nearby - ![Texas State Railroad Station - Depot - Palestine Station.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976948715/c97147aa-892f-470b-a7ea-9d5171867cd4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Texas State Railroad: Palestine Depot 6 min drive \- 2.3 miles - ![Historic Anderson County Courthouse Located in Palestine, Texas](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635943355116/a1f17dd4-13dc-46a3-a5ee-a2dc0a839625.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Anderson County Courthouse 8 min drive \- 5.8 miles - Redlands Hotel 8 min drive \- 6.0 miles - Palestine Community Theatre 8 min drive \- 6.0 miles - Davey Dogwood Park 10 min drive \- 8.0 miles ### Getting around - Tyler, TX (TYR-Pounds Regional) 57 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 8 min drive - Whataburger 8 min drive - Starbucks 9 min drive - Smoothie King 8 min drive - Chick-fil-A 8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is A rustic stone cottage on an estate close to the Texas State Railroad. pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at A rustic stone cottage on an estate close to the Texas State Railroad.? ### What time is check-in at A rustic stone cottage on an estate close to the Texas State Railroad.? ### What time is check-out at A rustic stone cottage on an estate close to the Texas State Railroad.? ### Where is A rustic stone cottage on an estate close to the Texas State Railroad. located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## A rustic stone cottage on an estate close to the Texas State Railroad. Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 114 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica E. 15 Dec 2025 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. ##### Jessica E. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jim G. 19 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Quiet country space and perfect location for the rail trip. ##### Jim G. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniel C. 19 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Beautiful property and gracious hosts. Great place for kids to run around and do some fishing. ##### Daniel C. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Danya R. 24 Oct 2025 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! ##### Danya R. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tina H. 31 Oct 2024 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. ##### Tina H. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patti S. 30 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful peaceful relaxing Clean well maintained and hosts were amazing and friendly ##### Patti S. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tiana T. 18 Mar 2024 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. ##### Tiana T. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert W. 13 Apr 2024 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. ##### Robert W. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amanda P. 20 Dec 2023 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. ##### Amanda P. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer L. 11 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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. ##### Jennifer L. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sierra I. 23 Nov 2025 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. ##### Sierra I. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tim W. 3 Jun 2025 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. ##### Tim W. Stayed 5 nights in May 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sheri F. 12 Apr 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Friendly hosts Beautiful place! ##### Sheri F. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brenda B. 30 Oct 2018 #### 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!! ##### Brenda B. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah M. 2 May 2023 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! ##### Sarah M. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Victoria S. 5 Jun 2023 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. ##### Victoria S. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah L. 18 Mar 2019 #### 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! ##### Sarah L. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle H. 9 Mar 2020 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. ##### Michelle H. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Diana N. 15 Mar 2019 #### 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. ##### Diana N. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary M. 11 Feb 2019 #### 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. ##### Mary M. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew R. 22 Mar 2021 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. ##### Andrew R. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jasmin D. 15 Mar 2021 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. ##### Jasmin D. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lonni M. 11 Jul 2019 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! ##### Lonni M. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lonni M. 3 Jul 2018 #### 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! ##### Lonni M. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kendra G. 24 Feb 2019 #### Adorable quiet retreat! Everything about this bird's nest cottage is 5 star, including the owners, Roland and Susan. Great communication before, during and after my stay. The moment you drive onto the property, the stress melts away. It's beautiful! The cottage is well equipped with everything you need for a great stay - including a towel warmer in the bathroom and some amazing homemade blueberry bread!! It's perfect for relaxing, watching the cows in the neighboring pasture, or taking a quiet walk down to the pond. Likewise, it's close enough to Palestine where you can grab groceries or a bite to eat, or hit the Piney Woods Wine Trail. I booked the cottage for a weekend away by myself, and will definitely be back! ##### Kendra G. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019 ---