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A rustic stone cottage on an estate close to the Texas State Railroad.

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A rustic stone building with a covered porch and brick pathway.
A kitchen with a granite countertop, stainless steel appliances, and wooden cabinets.
A wooden bridge leading to a rustic cabin with a hanging light fixture and a welcome sign.
A cozy living room with a leather sofa, a stone fireplace, and a television.
A paved pathway leading to a building with a covered entrance, surrounded by trees and a wooden fence.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Onsite parking available
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Palestine, TX
  • Place, Texas State Railroad: Palestine Depot
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Anderson County Courthouse
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Davey Dogwood Park
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

1 bathroom

1 downstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Palestine

Located in Palestine, this cottage is in the city centre and on a lake. Palestine Community Theatre and Redlands Hotel are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Reagan Park Playground and Green Park. Discover the area's water adventures with water tubing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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Palestine, TX

What's nearby

  • Texas State Railroad: Palestine Depot - 6 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Anderson County Courthouse - 10 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Davey Dogwood Park - 10 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Redlands Hotel - 10 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Green Park - 10 min drive - 13.7 km

Getting around

  • Tyler, TX (TYR-Pounds Regional) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Smoothie King - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Chicken Express - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A rustic stone cottage on an estate close to the Texas State Railroad. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at A rustic stone cottage on an estate close to the Texas State Railroad.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A rustic stone cottage on an estate close to the Texas State Railroad.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A rustic stone cottage on an estate close to the Texas State Railroad.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A rustic stone cottage on an estate close to the Texas State Railroad. located?

Located in the heart of Palestine, this cottage is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Texas State Railroad: Palestine Depot and within 6 miles (10 km) of Reagan Park Playground and Anderson County Courthouse. Palestine Community Theatre and Redlands Hotel are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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. 119 out of 122 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 122 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 122 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 122 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 122 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed at the Bird Cottage for a family trip with my parents and our 2.5 year old son. The cottage was just as described, clean, and cozy for the family! The property is beautiful, too. We were in town to go to the Texas State Railroad, which was 5 minutes away... perfect! And it was just a 10-15 minute drive into downtown Palastine. The hosts were very accommodating and welcoming! We enjoyed walking through their fig orchard and taking little walks around the property with my son. Thank you for the hospitality!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this place. We would recommend it to anyone! The fig bread was delicious !
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was great
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is so beautiful and morning coffee on the porch was perfection! Quaint little cottage had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet country space and perfect location for the rail trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Love the quiet.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property and gracious hosts. Great place for kids to run around and do some fishing.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the most adorable little cottage and its location was AMAZING - we were in town to go to the Texas State Railroad Polar Express and it was minutes down the road. I highly recommend this entire experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you for the very warm welcome, and the lovely stay at Bird Cottage! The cottage was spotless and cozy, perfect for a short weekend getaway to relax. The loft was particularly loved by our daughter, and the fireplace was just amazing. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We three girlfriends stayed for three days on this beautiful property in October 2025. What amazing hosts these two are! Beautiful, clean, well appointed property on a gorgeous fig farm!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Friendly hosts

Beautiful place!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Apr, 2021
Thank you for your very nice words.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful peaceful relaxing

Clean well maintained and hosts were amazing and friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet, peaceful retreat

Beautiful property and wonderful owners. This was a birthday getaway for my parents, and much needed relaxation.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfort plus

Bird Cottage was just big enough and the hosts are very personable. No complaints whatsoever.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful stay at this lovely Cottage

We recently stayed at this Cottage in early Springtime when the TX mountain laurel were in bloom. It’s beautiful and the owners have every detail covered for a wonderful stay. Thank you and we are looking forward to another time.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

A Heavenly Haven

A lovely little cottage on beautiful grounds where mind, body and spirit find rest and renewal. The most hospitable hosts EVER and not a single need unmet. Highly recommended and we WILL return!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2020
It was a very nice experience to host Brenda and her friend for the weekend. They were courteous, respectful of the property and just a delight to talk to. We look forward to seeing these new friends again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Romantic Cottage!

Bird Cottage was the perfect sanctuary for our wedding anniversary! Roland and Susan could not have been more accommodating! We look forward to returning soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing tranquil getaway

This home is well taken care of by the couple who actually built it for their own use.They have made a lovely property for guests to visit and share its amenities. Our grandkids loved the pond and visiting their chicken coop.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We went to ride the train and found a heavenly oasis.

I’ve been to many places that promise solitude but you never really feel it, you DEFINITELY will here. So quiet, so beautiful. I will definitely come back if nothing else just to stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peaceful and beautiful time with my family....

Roland and Susan are amazing hosts and made us feel like family! The property is beautiful and was so relaxing. The cottage is very clean and updated inside but still feels true to being rustic. Our kids were able to be kids and run around and enjoy the beautiful nature of Texas. We would love to return... top notch VRBO!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2020
We can't think of another family we've enjoyed more than this one. They truly felt like they were coming to their home-away-from home and it was our pleasure to watch them fish, make s'mores in the fire pit and play games in the field. We would love to host them again and hope they return soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful!

Loved this property! The hosts were very friendly and accommodating! This was a great get-away cabin! Hiking at Davey Dogwood park was awesome, and we also hiked in Tyler state part which was about an hour away. Downtown Palestine has some good cafes and a few antique shopping stores. It was a perfect mini-vacation and get away from the big city. Would definitely recommend to family and friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Far from big city stress but close to home

Just what we hoped for in a country retreat. All the amenities needed, plenty to see and do but still felt like miles from nowhere. Three kids and two adults fit perfectly with plenty of outdoor space to roam. Our hosts were more than accommodating and added to the experience by suggesting in town restaurants, excursions and even provided the worms for fishing in their pond.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2020
What a delightful family to have stay with us. Just to watch the kids catch their first fish ever, run around the field kicking a soccer ball or playing other yard games, or just exploring around the property gave us a smile and lots of good memories. We loved giving them help on things to do in our area and restaurant suggestions that were tailored to what they would like. They were easy to talk to and get to know and really hope they come our way again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sweet and fun cottage

Bird Cottage is adorable and the owners are friendly. It’s located on their main home property but we never felt uncomfortable. They are very welcoming. Our kids played ball in the yard, fished the lake, took out the boat and fed the chickens. The cottage is clean and well stocked. The beds are comfy too! Excellent place to stay especially if you’re going to the Texas Railroad.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

So cozy and nice!

Such a cute little cottage! Lots of attention to details, including a towel warmer. Beds were very comfy, and Roland kept us supplied with wood for the fireplace. It was the perfect setting to get away to celebrate my birthday with my sisters. The hosts put up a birthday banner and left cupcakes. Very sweet and attentive.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2020
It was so nice to host Mary and her guest. They were good communicators and easy to talk to. We would love to have them as guests again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Amazing vacation and even better people

Cottage was very clean and had all the amenities needed. We spent most of our time outside in the large green space in the middle of the estate, on the boat, or tractor. My two toddlers loved every bit of it. Roland and his wife were very friendly and made sure our visit was nothing but top tier. They made sure we had everything we needed and respected our space during COVID19. We will definitely be making a trip back.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Apr, 2021
What a nice experience to watch you all have such a good time here. Please come again.
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