18-Room Historic Palestine Texas Mansion Palestine, Texas Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 57798
Location: Palestine, Prairies & Lakes, Texas, USA
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + Library, 2 Baths (Sleeps 5-10)
The Sherman-DuVall House is a historic mansion and vacation rental built in 1870 but recently restored. The house contains a total of 18 rooms which have been decorated with Victorian period furniture, there is a newly refurbished kitchen and upgrades in plumbing and fixtures. The house sits on a large corner lot with a fenced back yard, exterior atrium and garage. The main house features 12 foot ceilings and tall windows throughout.
The Sherman-DuVall House offers three large bedroom suites (one with fireplace, another with its own day-kitchen, the third with a separate playroom), plus a fourth single guest bedroom, bathroom, and balcony all on the upper level. The main floor provides a grand entryway, expansive living room, and connecting dining room with a large refurbished kitchen to the side, a sitting parlor with fireplace, entertainment room with fireplace, and library/study. In an older part of the back house there is a second kitchen, bathroom, office, and breakfast room opening to the atrium. The front porch features Plantation-style columns and iron carriage posts (for horse hitching in the old days) along with a spacious landing and swing chairs for pleasant outdoor sitting.
Houses of this grand scale, period and decor are difficult to find, yet the Sherman-DuVall House is the first in Palestine to be made available as a vacation rental for one or more families, weddings or business functions. Located in the heart of the historic district with Old Town just down the street, there are many things to do and see including local site-seeing, The Texas State Railroad, The Big Woods Hunting Resort and Davy Dogwood Park for the spring-time Dogwood Trails Festival and Parade.
We are making a one-time cost-reduction exception for victims of the Kathrina Hurricane disaster. Please appreciate that we have to be careful in our selection of guests given the valuable nature of the home and its furnishings.
Vacation Rental Features
- Activities
- Hiking, Biking, Golf, Tennis, Racquetball, Basketball, Fitness Center, Gym, Horseshoes, Miniature golf, Fishing, Hunting, Wildlife Viewing, Horseback Riding, Shopping, Restaurants, Live Theater, Cinemas, Museums, Sightseeing, Swimming, Snorkeling/Diving, Boating, Sailing, Water-skiing, Windsurfing, Jet-skiing, Rafting.
- Amenities
- Fireplace, Phone, Air Conditioning, TV, Cable TV, VCR, Stereo, CD Player, Full Kitchen, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Ice Maker, Cooking utensils provided, Linens provided, Washer, Dryer, No Smoking.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Nightly Rates .. $250-$400/night (for 6 people, $25 per extra guest).
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Property Photos
- Outside of house containing large, fenced back yard - Palestine, Texas Home Rental
- 4-Poster Master Bedroom - Palestine, Texas Home Rental
- Living Room with antiques - Palestine, Texas Home Rental
- 2nd Bedroom from Breezeway
- Breakfast Room
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #57798
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