Private Cottage On 58 acres

Mineola, Texas
$174 avg/night Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Country House

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Night 1 nights

Min Stay

Carefully restored over 18 months, The Cottage is reminiscent of turn of the century agricultural structures originally found throughout the South. Located in Mineola Texas, the cottage sits on a beautiful 58 acres with fishing ponds, woods and meadows, is very comfortable and unique containing period correct artifacts, furniture and art. From the massive oak framing, to the tongue and groove walls, beadboard ceilings and variety of pine hardwood flooring, this structure was built to standthe test of time. The builder and former owner was one of the first individuals to ever sketch and document the plant and animal life as well as the topographical features in this part of East Texas and at a time when the area was growing and changing rapidly. A naturalist and rancher, this 58 acre retreat was his Walden. Homestead Cottage housed his woodworking shop and the upstairs loft was his study where he filed his naturalist diaries and records going back to the 30's. He also was the original recycler and would store items collected from decades of salvaging and recylcling in the many outbuildings of the Homestead. The renovation attempted to use as many of these materials as possible to retain the character of the structure and continue to reflect the spirit of the original builder. You will love our country Kitchen! Modern amenities have been added to the house to provide guests with a comfortable stay, including a full kitchen, modern bathroom and central heat and air, but the house retains its early agricultural and naturalist roots.

The old feed barn has been transformed into an event space where many concerts and rustic weddings have taken place. While the barn facility is not included in your rental, please inquire about reserving it for your event!

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Feature Features

  • MORE

    Smoke-free Property Fireplace
  • OUTDOOR

    BBQ Grill(s) Firepit Garden
  • PARKING

    Electric Car Charging Station On Site
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • ACCESSIBILITY

    Hardwood Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking.
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    DVD Player Dining Table Kitchen Microwave Refrigerator Separate Living Room
  • ACTIVITIES NEARBY

    Birdwatching Ecotours Fishing Hiking/biking Trails Wildlife And Game Walks Winery Tours
  • BEDROOM

    Air Conditioning Bed Sheets Heating
  • BATHROOM

    Hair Dryer Shampoo Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    DVD Player TV
  • OUTDOOR SPACE

    Deck Or Patio
  • FOOD AND DRINK

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dining Table Electric Kettle Kitchen Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 12:00 PM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Tamara S.

    Submitted Jun 3, 2025

    Stayed May 23, 2025

    It was a peaceful unplugged weekend with everyone fishing and relaxing. We had lunch in town (East Texas Burger and Cafe U) and grilled at the cottage each evening.

  • Keith O.

    Submitted Mar 20, 2025

    Stayed Mar 16, 2025

    We enjoyed our stay very much, the cottage had everything we needed. Great fishing and beautiful property.

  • Shauna C.

    Submitted Mar 15, 2025

    Stayed Mar 14, 2025

    Thank you for having us! This was the perfect place!

  • Robert B.

    Submitted Apr 27, 2024

    Stayed Apr 16, 2024

    Wonderful property with great fishing. Cottage is comfortable with a nice A.C. unit. Vic was a fantastic host.

  • Rich M.

    Submitted Apr 4, 2024

    Stayed Mar 29, 2024

    Perfect location, lots of privacy, plenty of space for vehicles and boats with close electric hookups & water. Will stay there in the future

  • Kayla G.

    Submitted Jul 15, 2023

    Stayed Jul 9, 2023

    So pretty and a wonderful stay.

  • Julie H.

    Submitted Apr 10, 2023

    Stayed Apr 8, 2023

    Property was as listed and was peaceful and quiet and the scenery was rustic and beautiful. The decor in the house was super cool. It had all the amenities needed for a wonderful stay! We loved it and will recommend or stay again!

  • Nick R.

    Submitted Mar 20, 2023

    Stayed Mar 15, 2023

    Had a wonderful time staying at the cottage. The house is located very close to the main roads, but is tucked just far enough back to have total peace, quiet and privacy. The land itself is beautiful and very fun to explore if you're looking to clear your head (Texas Yellowstars were in bloom this March, so we got lucky). There is also some good fishing on the property and I was able to catch a few blue gill and crappie. The host (Vic) couldn't be nicer; super accommodating and gave us good recommendations for things to do on and off the land. You can tell he has a real appreciation for the land as well as for the historical value of the property, 5/5 stars.

  • Chuck H.

    Submitted Mar 16, 2023

    Stayed Mar 4, 2023

    Property very clean and was as described in the listing. Quite and peaceful. Would stay here again Pond was beautiful. Perfect place to stay for Canton TX weekend.

  • jack c.

    Submitted Nov 16, 2022

    Stayed Nov 11, 2022

    The place was amazing, fantastic. clean little antique cottage tucked back in the woods but not far from town. Easy to find and so quiet. the property was amazing. the back porch was the gem to me cold beer and deer walking by. So quiet my family loved it even though my 3yr old had to touch everything.

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Total

Includes taxes and fees
$174+
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