Title: COZY RETREAT! FISHING, WATERFRONT,3 BEDROOMS, QUIET, ISOLATED RURAL AREA Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # COZY RETREAT! FISHING, WATERFRONT,3 BEDROOMS, QUIET, ISOLATED RURAL AREA Family-friendly lodge in Palestine with a water park ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18980000/18978200/18978108/0ae7fb85.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18980000/18978200/18978108/ec18dca6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18980000/18978200/18978108/3db4fb41.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18980000/18978200/18978108/09cdb3c1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18980000/18978200/18978108/a580f6d8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Set within 113 acres of woods, this serene property offers a private pond for fishing and kayaking. Families can enjoy evenings by the firepit or games of ping-pong. The retreat includes on-site golfing, a playground for kids, and free WiFi throughout. 9.4 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Kitchen - Laundry - Air conditioning - Free WiFi £451 includes taxes & fees 14 Oct - 15 Oct ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct 13 - Oct 14](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-13&endDate=2025-10-14&selected=18978108&PinnedHotelID=18978108&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-13&endDate=2025-10-14&selected=18978108&PinnedHotelID=18978108&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct 14 - Oct 15](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-14&endDate=2025-10-15&selected=18978108&PinnedHotelID=18978108&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-14&endDate=2025-10-15&selected=18978108&PinnedHotelID=18978108&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct 17 - Oct 19](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=18978108&PinnedHotelID=18978108&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=18978108&PinnedHotelID=18978108&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Oct 24 - Oct 26](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=18978108&PinnedHotelID=18978108&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=18978108&PinnedHotelID=18978108&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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FISHING, WATERFRONT,3 BEDROOMS, QUIET, ISOLATED RURAL AREA Family-friendly lodge by the lake Take advantage of golfing on-site, a water park and a firepit at COZY RETREAT! FISHING, WATERFRONT,3 BEDROOMS, QUIET, ISOLATED RURAL AREA. Active travellers can enjoy kayaking, boating and cycling at this lodge. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and a playground. You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay: - A bike on-site, books and games - Barbecues, ping pong and smoke-free property - Outdoor furniture, a video library and golf privileges (optional) Room features All guest rooms at COZY RETREAT! FISHING, WATERFRONT,3 BEDROOMS, QUIET, ISOLATED RURAL AREA offer perks, such as fireplaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes. 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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: 35 Note from host: additional fees apply for events Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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 ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts A car is required for transport to and from this property ## Frequently asked questions ### Is COZY RETREAT! FISHING, WATERFRONT,3 BEDROOMS, QUIET, ISOLATED RURAL AREA pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at COZY RETREAT! FISHING, WATERFRONT,3 BEDROOMS, QUIET, ISOLATED RURAL AREA? > As of 13 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at COZY RETREAT! FISHING, WATERFRONT,3 BEDROOMS, QUIET, ISOLATED RURAL AREA on 14 Oct 2025 start from £451.16, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Palestine-Hotels-COZY-RETREAT-FISHING.h18978108.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at COZY RETREAT! FISHING, WATERFRONT,3 BEDROOMS, QUIET, ISOLATED RURAL AREA? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at COZY RETREAT! FISHING, WATERFRONT,3 BEDROOMS, QUIET, ISOLATED RURAL AREA? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is COZY RETREAT! FISHING, WATERFRONT,3 BEDROOMS, QUIET, ISOLATED RURAL AREA located? > This family-friendly Palestine lodge is located on the waterfront, 4.8 mi (7.8 km) from River Run Park, and within 16 mi (25 km) of Kathleen C Fitzgerald Museum and Frankston Depot Library. Davey Dogwood Park and Lake Palestine are also within 20 miles (32 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## COZY RETREAT! FISHING, WATERFRONT,3 BEDROOMS, QUIET, ISOLATED RURAL AREA Reviews 9.4 ### 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 86 8 - Good 18 6 - Okay 3 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 2 ### 9.2/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### William T. 9 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Property was as advertised Our family enjoys the peace, quiet, and beauty that comes with country living. Cozy Retreat provided all of that and more. The grandkids enjoyed fishing in the pond and our grandson caught his first bass! Natalia, the host, checked in advance to make sure we had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Kudos to Cozy Retreat! ##### William T. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert H. 30 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place! The property was great and Nataliya was super supportive! ##### Robert H. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Judy S. 18 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful confort This property is off the beaten path but not too far. Lovely and spacious! The owner was just as awesome. We will be making this a regular stop. ##### Judy S. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christopher M. 11 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great birthday weekend! Had a great time, once again! Everything was even better with the new upgrades that Nataliya had added. I Always look forward to coming back to spend a few days. Thanks again, for everything Nataliya! ##### Christopher M. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tina M. 8 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing! We will be back. We absolutely loved it. Perfect for all ages. ##### Tina M. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### KENDA W. 3 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing It was so beautiful out there. Just was prompt in answering any questions. Definitely would recommend and we will stay there again!! ##### KENDA W. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shannon M. 13 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing Country Getaway Natalie’s property was the perfect family getaway from the city. We really enjoyed walking out the front door to fishing, canoeing, and nature walks with the kids. Saw plenty of wildlife (deer, beaver, ducks, turtles, etc.) right on the property. The cabin was very clean and well appointed with cooking and cleaning essentials. The only things that weren’t apparent from the listing were that the third bedroom is only accessible through the studio bedroom, and the owner had to come pickup a liability waiver in person. Mentioning for other traveler planning purposes. ##### Shannon M. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle R. 30 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Country Retreat Great weekend getaway from the Dallas area. The property is large and wooded with plenty of walkable terrain. The house has a lot of entertaining areas and a great kitchen. The host was responsive and helpful and I’m sure we will be back for a longer stay next time. ##### Michelle R. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael P. 30 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing gem! What a great place to come relax and unwind! Beautiful home with everything you need. The pond is awesome to just sit and enjoy nature. Great communication throughout the process. Will definitely stay here again if we are back in the area. ##### Michael P. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christopher M. 15 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Another great stay Once again, we had a great time here. Ive been coming here for years for my birthday and haven't had one bad experience. Nataliya is a great host and always on top of making sure everything is going well with our stay and very quick to respond. You wont be disappointed. Looking forward to my next stay! ##### Christopher M. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Marilyn G. 5 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Holiday Trip Property overall is beautiful. Enjoyed the kitchen for cooking with family. Communication with Owner was always prompt. ##### Marilyn G. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeri S. 21 Feb 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet and Relaxing Very Nice would rent again ##### Jeri S. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wendy R. Y. 30 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gorgeous Scenery! My colleagues and I were in town for business and decided to stay here so we could enjoy Mother Nature and have time to work together after client meetings in the evenings and over the weekend. Our husbands joined us for the weekend, and we all had a wonderful time! Nataliya was kind, responsive, and accommodating! :) ##### Wendy R. Y. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christopher M., Dallas 6 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Another great stay! I've been coming here for years and haven't had a bad experience one time. It's very quiet, relaxing and has some great fishing. The host, Nataliya, is so nice and has always been very quick to respond to any questions or issues i may have had. Looking forward to future trips to the property! ##### Christopher M. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelly L. 9 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Palestine This was a multi-generational family trip. This property provided a lot of space to stretch out. We really enjoyed the huge family room with the ping pong table. The lake (with canoe) was awesome. Everyone was able to catch fish! We would come here again - very quiet and peaceful. ##### Kelly L. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christopher M., Dallas 17 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great times! I've been coming to this cabin every year for my birthday since 2015 and I've had a great time every year. The owner, Nataliya, has been so accommodating and just a great host each time. I always look forward to going back...the fishing is always good and haven't had a bad time yet. ##### Christopher M. Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rafael V. 22 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to spend with family. We had a great time, there were 12 of us and the house was perfect. Plenty of room for everyone and everything was clean. Nataliya was a great host, always responded to all my questions in less than 10 minutes. The kids enjoyed so much they wanted to stay longer, we are definitely planning to come back soon. ##### Rafael V. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janio L. 9 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Farmhouse Fun This is the second time staying on this property. We had so much fun. The house clean and very comfortable. Nataliya was very accommodating, and the communication with her before, during and after our stay was excellent. ##### Janio L. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Karen K. 1 Jun 2025 Liked: Location Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Misleading Listing and Unsettling Experience My family and I stayed here for a getaway, and unfortunately, it was by far the worst vacation rental experience we’ve had. The host called at 8 PM asking if we had arrived. When we got there, a car was parked in the bushes, which made us feel uneasy. Within 10 minutes of entering the home, we heard arguing outside. Then, after 10 PM, the host knocked on the door unannounced, requesting we sign a paper waiver, list all family members, and review house rules. She also began questioning our intentions, including whether we planned to have a fire. It felt invasive and entirely unnecessary at that hour.The back door didn’t properly lock—it only had a chain at the top, which still allowed it to open a visible gap. The home had visible dust, spider webs, heavy mold in the coffee pot, and stained blankets. The upstairs AC panel was locked at 73, which was not disclosed. There was also an outside security camera that was not disclosed as well.The listing claimed 4 bedrooms, but there were only 3 true bedrooms—two connected—and the extra space was not private. The “many acres” were completely overgrown and unusable. Furniture was outdated, and gave the home a neglected, tired feel.Other guests have raised many of these same concerns, which unfortunately we overlooked and the host’s responses were combative, snarky and unprofessional. We came for a peaceful and private stay, but instead experienced late-night confrontation, privacy violations & safety concerns. Do NOT recommend. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/551f90da-75a8-4ffc-ae9d-e8169d40be82-1748745693320.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/12e8c259-6d23-4faa-a9b0-dd6647687d6c-1748745693241.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Karen K. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jill B. 2 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### This property worked out great for our group! We had a group of 6 in town to visit family living in Palestine, a 20 minute drive away. We hosted a birthday party, watched Saturday football, and ate in every meal! The property more than adequately held our family group of 11 for our gatherings. Sleeping arrangements were more than adequate. I suspect the house would sleep 12, maybe more, people comfortably. The house is very much like a cabin. My kids said it felt like going to camp! The owner was tuned in to our every need, making our stay very comfortable. Thanks Nataliya!! ##### Jill B. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Catherine J. 21 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Check-in #### Good and Bad We had a wonderful birthday weekend for my husband's 70th. There were some wonderful things about the property, pros and cons.Location -- wonderful! Secluded county estate, but close to Jacksonville and Palestine.Things to Do -- We fished daily from the pond. The younger members went kayaking on Lake Palestine. We all enjoyed the ping-pong table. There is also a volleyball net, but no volleyball in sight.Check-in -- Very stressful. The owner would not give the gate and door codes until noon on the day of check-in. Since we live 3 hours away, I wasn't able to tell my other two parties the specific information until AFTER they had started the journey. Then, the owner showed up about 5:30 to pick up the liability release. That made me see how distrustful she was of us. At midnight, my granddaughter was awakened by a car, shining its lights on the house. She was actually frightened that someone had breached the gate and was coming for us. I'm sure it was the property owner. But, really? Supplies: The kitchen was great. Everything we needed. We were told not to use the garbage disposal. Well, why have one? (It worked fine.) The towels were thin and old. It took us lots of looking to find the extras. No washcloths! No tissue boxes. We went to town to get those, plus more toilet paper. Features: The master bedroom and all the baths have lots of built-in shelves. Perfect for a traveler! I loved this feature. There were lots of great beds, so the teenagers didn't have to share. ##### Catherine J. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 4/10 Poor #### Jacob F. 14 Jun 2022 Liked: Location Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy #### Realist review Pro's and Con's - Owner needs coaching on customer service Pro's -Owner was very responsive every time we messaged even late past midnight -The ONLY property available for the amount of people we had stay (14 - 7 adults, 1 teenager, 6 kids all seven and under) -Plenty of space and beds for a large group -Secluded -Comfortable beds and pillows -Was able to maintain the temperature at a low degree downstairs (i like it cool so this was very important) Cons -Description says they keep the property "Immaculate". This couldn't have been further from the truth. Dead bugs in almost every light fixture. Vent filters looked like they hadn't been replaced in a few years. They had layers of filth on them. -Leftover trash included: razor blade in the shelving unit in the wall that was in the kitchen next to the fridge, mcdonalds cup and straw in the cupboard, leftover baby chew toy under bed upstairs, plastic wrapping on banister upstairs as well as dead bugs behind beds. -Upstairs thermostat has lock box. Owner came over once and turned it down upon request but left it on "auto" and not "on". She never came back to adjust when she said she would. -Owner requires you to sign a waiver upon arrival, even wanted the 2-3 year old names (odd IMO). -wifi very unreliable (understandable in the area) -no smoke alarms or inoperable. -listing mentions access to balcony but the door is blocked by a couch/listing says can't move furniture -no hot water in downstairs shower (also very short) -other 2 "showers" are more like tubs with a shower wand -dust and cobwebs very much present especially upstairs Owner was pleasant at first but as soon as I expressed my concern with the cleanliness, wifi not working, hot air she said if I wasn't happy then why don't I just go somewhere else. She said "you said the property was nice when you first got there". I arrived, scanned the place, and left to get groceries. Came back and unpacked then started noticing the details. She also thought it was normal for a door to still open from the inside when it was locked. We had kids and this concerned us. They did say they would be willing to replace it but we told them not to worry about it and we just put the freezer in front so no kids could get out. She said the hot water was a maintenance issue and wouldn't be able to be resolved until after the weekend. When I told her about the wifi not working she said it was working fine when she was there. Much more could be said but this only allows so many characters. ##### Jacob F. Stayed 3 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patty I. 4 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Patty I. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Debra A. 24 Mar 2025 ##### Debra A. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicki J. 25 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Nicki J. 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