CHRISTMAS RATES! POLAR EXPRESS!WATERFRONT, SERENE , ISOLATED RURAL OASIS

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A wooden cabin interior with a kitchen featuring wooden cabinets, granite countertops, and a built-in oven.
A wooden interior with a dining area, a seating area, and a kitchen counter.
A wooden interior with a skylight, a Christmas tree, and a dining area.
A wooden cabin interior with a kitchen area featuring granite countertops, wooden cabinets, and a black refrigerator.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and bar stools.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Toys
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Neches, TX
  • Place, River Run Park
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Jacksonville
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Place, Texas State Railroad: Palestine Depot
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tyler, TX (TYR-Pounds Regional)
    ‪67 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

2 Single Futons

Studio/kitchen

2 Double Futons

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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Frequently asked questions

Is CHRISTMAS RATES! POLAR EXPRESS!WATERFRONT, SERENE , ISOLATED RURAL OASIS pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at CHRISTMAS RATES! POLAR EXPRESS!WATERFRONT, SERENE , ISOLATED RURAL OASIS?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at CHRISTMAS RATES! POLAR EXPRESS!WATERFRONT, SERENE , ISOLATED RURAL OASIS?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at CHRISTMAS RATES! POLAR EXPRESS!WATERFRONT, SERENE , ISOLATED RURAL OASIS?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is CHRISTMAS RATES! POLAR EXPRESS!WATERFRONT, SERENE , ISOLATED RURAL OASIS 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).

CHRISTMAS RATES! POLAR EXPRESS!WATERFRONT, SERENE , ISOLATED RURAL OASIS Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 115 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 115 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 115 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 115 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 115 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Remote relaxation.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place!

The property was great and Nataliya was super supportive!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was Amazing! Very sweet and attentive. House was beautiful and super clean. Property was very peaceful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet and Relaxing

Very Nice would rent again
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing!

We will be back. We absolutely loved it. Perfect for all ages.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

The cabin was really nice and well decorated

My family and friends had a great time there, Nataliya was so nice and accomidating. It was very peaceful and loved the fishing...I would've given it 5 stars, but the only negative things were the lack of wifi and a good phone signal...other than that it was great...looking forward to going back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Awesome vacation and get away !!

Came with a group of 8 and it was a very awesome time we had . The fish were biting well, plenty of room to rest and lots of land to explore and have fun!! Super clean place !! A must see .. I would recommend people of all ages to take the chance to visit and vacation here !
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I cannot say enough, good things about this host and house! We stayed in this beautiful, huge, seasonally decorated, comfortable house for a long weekend in order to take our Polar Express train ride in Palestine, Texas. Our host was extremely gracious and attentive and kind. There were seven adults,1 teenager, and 4 young children in our group. We were all incredibly comfortable and happy. The game room was open and beautiful, and the kids enjoyed “exploring” and nature walks (supervised) while the adults enjoyed extremely comfortable beds and futons as well as cooking and sharing early holiday fun as a family! The quiet, privacy in a peaceful country setting also made for some awesome stargazing! 10 stars!
Kids exploring
Elf on the shelf visit
More Elf activity
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kitchen could have been better stocked with cooking utensils. Wrong filters for coffee maker. Not enough paper towels. Upstairs could have been cleaner. Spider webs near beds. My brother-in-law killed a brown recluse spider downstairs. Just a suggestion; each bathroom should be stocked with soap and shampoo. Only one stand up shower. Drawers broken in kitchen and by coffee maker.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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! :)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

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