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The Twig in Poetry

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Property grounds
Property grounds
Exterior
Property grounds
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Royse City, TX
    Lake Ray Hubbard
    27 min drive
    The Harbor Rockwall Mall
    28 min drive
    Tanger Outlets
    29 min drive
    Terrell, TX (TRL-Terrell Municipal)
    26 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

The Twig in Poetry

The Twig is located in Poetry, Texas on 10 wooded acres. The property boasts a 1/4 acre pond, trees, trails, deer, lots of birds, and other regional wildlife. There are 3 blinds for bird/wildlife watching/photography. The guesthouse has a kitchenette equipped with a coffee maker, electric kettle, bullet, fridge/freezer, toaster, microwave. We also provide a small outdoor propane grill and firepit. King size bed. Full bath. Smart TV. Bring a book, sit on the porch and enjoy.

The Twig is located within minutes of several wedding venues. Less than an hour from Dallas, McKinney and Canton.

The hosts live on the property and can help with whatever you might need. The Twig is the only rental on the property and while not totally secluded, privacy is respected.

Maximum occupancy is 2 adults. 21 yoa minimum for all guests. We do require the names of both occupants upon reservation. No children. No pets. No visitors. No smoking/vaping/fireworks on the property. At this time, maximum stay is 5 nights.

Property manager

Mindy Harkins

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only
No children allowed. All occupants must be 21+

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed
No pets allowed.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking or vaping on the property.
At this time, maximum stay allowed is 3 nights.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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

About the area

Royse City

Located in Royse City, this apartment is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Ray Hubbard and Fate Colonial Park, while Terrell Heritage Museum and No 1 British Flying Training School Museum are cultural highlights. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Royse City, TX

What's nearby

  • Lake Ray Hubbard - 27 min drive
  • The Harbor Rockwall Mall - 28 min drive
  • Tanger Outlets - 29 min drive
  • Clear Spring Scuba Park - 30 min drive
  • Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Matt's Rancho Martinez - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪B & F Diner Burger & Fries - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Sweetwater Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Donut Palace - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Phat Daddy BBQ - ‬16 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, peaceful, and lovely stay!
Stayed for an anniversary, and it was wonderful! Gorgeous and clean, and the view was right over the pond. Wildlife watching and sitting around the fire pit were wonderful, and we were close enough to Rockwall and Terrell to eat or shop. The host was attentive but gave us plenty of privacy. Thank you so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad & J S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close to home weekend getaway
Awesome place to stay for peace & quiet. The owners you can see paid attention to detail in the rental.Very clean and provided the essentials for a weekend getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Isaac O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great time!
This is the second time me and my wife have stayed here for our anniversary and plan to come back for a 3rd time! Mindy is a great host and has a beautiful place. You will never have a bad stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Janene W., Tulsa, OK

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nature on Parade
This is a lovely place to stay. Our first morning view was a group of Ginnie Hens making their way in front of the pond. Humming birds were fluttering at the feeder and the morning view from the porch with a cup of coffee was just what we needed. The interior of the cabin is very well done, Mindy has paid great attention to the details to make you comfortable. We were in town for a short visit, but plan to return and take advantage of the trail heads and throwing a line into the pond. Thank you David and Mindy for sharing your little cabin in the woods. Dan and Janene
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Zack S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Twig
The Twig was an amazing place to stay for the weekend to unwind and recharge. From the decorations inside the house to the wildlife and scenery around outside, it was a perfect weekend getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emma J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We definitely recommend
My husband and I came here for our little honeymoon and we absolutely LOVED it!! It was a perfect little place for us and it was very clean!! We definitely hope to be able to come back for many anniversaries in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Justin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Getaway
Mindy’s place was a perfect getaway. I needed a couple nights to just quietly relax. I spent time reading, fishing, and hiking on the property. It was beautiful and just what I needed. The cabin was clean, comfortable, and beautifully designed. Also check out Smoakhouse BBQ nearby, great stuff!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

LaToya G., Desoto , Dallas

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Total Bliss
Peaceful and relaxing getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean & great upgrades for this place!
Excellent property & Mindy was very sweet & the place was very accommodating!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cottage. Nice setting with quiet trails to explore.
Great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kyle F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cozy!
The Twig was such a cute, cozy place for a quick weekend getaway. The views were peaceful and the accommodations were perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Time at Twig
This is a beautifully maintained property not far from Dallas. It was a great get away to relax at after the holiday and ring in the New Year! We had fun fishing, walking around trails, sitting by the fire and watching nature. We recommend this place to relax, refresh and recharge !
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Isaac O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A relaxing, peaceful getaway
The Twig is a peaceful getaway. Wonderful views of the sunrise and sunset. Having a pond to fish and relax was amazing. The home itself was decorated beautifully and very clean! Mindy and her husband were very personable and sweet. We had such a good time there and we will definitely being going back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Anja V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful
Peaceful weekend spent at The Twig. Decor is beautiful and property is magical first thing in the morning- the view from the king bed is rare and beautiful! We enjoyed the fire pit and the abundance of wildlife we saw while sitting on the patio and drinking coffee. The Twig is equipped with everything you need for a getaway- and the space is so cozy with thoughtful touches throughout. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

About the host

Hosted by Mindy Harkins

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My husband and I enjoy wildlife photography and traveling. As we enjoy different lodging experiences, we take mental notes of what "works" and try to translate that feeling in our short term rental.

Why they chose this property

We have lived on this property for 9 years. In 2019, we converted an existing building to become a short term rental. The Twig is situated very close to our 1/4 acre pond. If you're lucky you will see deer and other wildlife, as well as water fowl that come to visit. Our hope is that visitors will enjoy a comfortable "slow down" for a few days. Evening hours spent around the fire pit seem to be a favorite of our guests.

What makes this property unique

In the spring we generally limit guests, as we host several wood ducks who come to expand their families around our pond. If you are a wildlife enthusiast/photographer and you see our books blocked, feel free to reach out and we'll see if we can accommodate you. The wood ducks are very sensitive to humans and we try to limit intrusions to their space.

Languages:

English