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Cozy cottage in peaceful, rural setting, 15min away from public beach on lake

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Welcome to Hilltop
Located in Jacksonville, TX
Friendly neighbors
Enjoy the quiet in a rural setting
Kitchen has island seating and is open to dining and living areas

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Jacksonville, TX
  • Place, Lake Jacksonville
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Texas at Tyler
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Place, Waterpark at the Villages
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cozy cottage in peaceful, rural setting, 15min away from public beach on lake

Get away from the hustle & bustle at our hilltop home. Large fenced in area for your furry friends. Outside of town surrounded by farm life on a quiet path, there is something for everyone, from the outdoor adventurers to those seeking peaceful getaways. Just minutes away from the lake & 11min from town with a scenic drive through forest trees in every direction. 25 min away from River Run ATV Park with plenty of trailer parking. There are hiking & biking trails as well as museums and safaris.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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About the area

Jacksonville

Jacksonville is home to this cottage. Maydelle Country Wines and Texas State Railroad: Palestine Depot are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Jacksonville and Bolton Park. Texas State Railroad Rusk Depot and River Run Park are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Jacksonville - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lake Palestine - 31 min drive - 40.1 km
  • Broadway Square Mall - 41 min drive - 60.0 km
  • University of Texas at Tyler - 46 min drive - 68.4 km
  • Waterpark at the Villages - 48 min drive - 70.9 km

Getting around

  • Tyler, TX (TYR-Pounds Regional) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Beverly's Country Cafe - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬14 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

JaNa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful inviting home and grounds Host was fantastic
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jennifer b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Has everything you need. Very quiet and relaxing. I beautiful back porch to sit and enjoy the scenery. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David G.

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

Week Stay

We loved the place, easy to get in and easy to find. It had everything we needed and was super clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet, clean, comfortable and well appointed home. Great location, close enough to everything needed for our stay. The host was responsive and helpful for any issues we had. Highly recommend this location for your next stay in Jacksonville.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JENNIFER D.

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

Great Family Trip

This is the perfect little place when we want to visit our family in Jacksonville. It's nice to have a home away from home to spend time with our kids and grandkids. This house has everything we needed to make memories with our family during the day and rest well at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

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

Polar Express Get a Way

We truly enjoyed this property and would recommend it to anyone interested staying in the Jacksonville area. The owners did an amazing job on the renovation which made for a very peaceful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JENNIFER D.

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

We'll Be Back!

We've stayed at several VRBO houses, but this one feels like a HOME! The kitchen is well-stocked, and every room is clean and comfortable. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, and we can't wait to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Casey S.

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

Great place for family on spring break

The house was great. We could tell that everything in the house was done in a great way. We enjoyed it. Was close to a lot of things to do in the Jacksonville and Tyler area. Would stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn N.

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

Quiet stay in the country

This is a great place to stay. We had 3 couples and a dog and were in the area for a baby shower. The beds were comfortable, the house was very clean and the neighborhood was quiet. The kitchen was well appointed with everything you need to prepare meals. I will definitely book her again if I need to stay in the area. It's about a 30 minute drive to Tyler.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

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

Just as expected.

All descriptions and information was accurate. Very nice property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

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

Amazing

I have stayed in many VRBO's. This was by far the best experience I ever had. House is spotless and well equipped. Yard is very well maintained . Even the grill was clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Signature Electric Services L.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Nice quiet house

Nice newly remodeled home, very cute and plenty of room. The can opener doesn’t work, so would suggest bringing one. Had a little trouble getting in. But other than that it was very comfortable for playing games with friends. Close to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jack H.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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