COZY RETREAT! FISHING, WATERFRONT,3 BEDROOMS, QUIET, ISOLATED RURAL AREA Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Is COZY RETREAT! FISHING, WATERFRONT,3 BEDROOMS, QUIET, ISOLATED RURAL AREA pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Q: Where is COZY RETREAT! FISHING, WATERFRONT,3 BEDROOMS, QUIET, ISOLATED RURAL AREA 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 mi (32 km).

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

30 April 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Judy S.

18 May 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Christopher M.

11 May 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Shannon M.

13 March 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Tina M.

8 December 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

KENDA W.

3 December 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

30 October 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

30 April 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Christopher M.

15 May 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Wendy R. Y.

30 August 2024

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

8/10 Good

Marilyn G.

5 January 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeri S.

21 February 2020

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

Quiet and Relaxing

Very Nice would rent again

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

2/10 Terrible

Karen K.

1 June 2025

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Misleading Listing and Unsettling Experience

My family and I stayed here for a getaway, and unfortunately, it was by far the worst vacation rental experience we’ve had. The host called at 8 PM asking if we had arrived. When we got there, a car was parked in the bushes, which made us feel uneasy. Within 10 minutes of entering the home, we heard arguing outside. Then, after 10 PM, the host knocked on the door unannounced, requesting we sign a paper waiver, list all family members, and review house rules. She also began questioning our intentions, including whether we planned to have a fire. It felt invasive and entirely unnecessary at that hour.The back door didn’t properly lock—it only had a chain at the top, which still allowed it to open a visible gap. The home had visible dust, spider webs, heavy mold in the coffee pot, and stained blankets. The upstairs AC panel was locked at 73, which was not disclosed. There was also an outside security camera that was not disclosed as well.The listing claimed 4 bedrooms, but there were only 3 true bedrooms—two connected—and the extra space was not private. The “many acres” were completely overgrown and unusable. Furniture was outdated, and gave the home a neglected, tired feel.Other guests have raised many of these same concerns, which unfortunately we overlooked and the host’s responses were combative, snarky and unprofessional. We came for a peaceful and private stay, but instead experienced late-night confrontation, privacy violations & safety concerns. Do NOT recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher M., Dallas

6 November 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Kelly L.

9 April 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Christopher M., Dallas

17 May 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Rafael V.

22 November 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Janio L.

9 March 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Jill B.

2 November 2023

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

6/10 Okay

Catherine J.

21 March 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

Good and Bad

We had a wonderful birthday weekend for my husband's 70th. There were some wonderful things about the property, pros and cons.Location -- wonderful! Secluded county estate, but close to Jacksonville and Palestine.Things to Do -- We fished daily from the pond. The younger members went kayaking on Lake Palestine. We all enjoyed the ping-pong table. There is also a volleyball net, but no volleyball in sight.Check-in -- Very stressful. The owner would not give the gate and door codes until noon on the day of check-in. Since we live 3 hours away, I wasn't able to tell my other two parties the specific information until AFTER they had started the journey. Then, the owner showed up about 5:30 to pick up the liability release. That made me see how distrustful she was of us. At midnight, my granddaughter was awakened by a car, shining its lights on the house. She was actually frightened that someone had breached the gate and was coming for us. I'm sure it was the property owner. But, really? Supplies: The kitchen was great. Everything we needed. We were told not to use the garbage disposal. Well, why have one? (It worked fine.) The towels were thin and old. It took us lots of looking to find the extras. No washcloths! No tissue boxes. We went to town to get those, plus more toilet paper. Features: The master bedroom and all the baths have lots of built-in shelves. Perfect for a traveler! I loved this feature. There were lots of great beds, so the teenagers didn't have to share.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Jacob F.

14 June 2022

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Realist review Pro's and Con's - Owner needs coaching on customer service

Pro's -Owner was very responsive every time we messaged even late past midnight -The ONLY property available for the amount of people we had stay (14 - 7 adults, 1 teenager, 6 kids all seven and under) -Plenty of space and beds for a large group -Secluded -Comfortable beds and pillows -Was able to maintain the temperature at a low degree downstairs (i like it cool so this was very important) Cons -Description says they keep the property "Immaculate". This couldn't have been further from the truth. Dead bugs in almost every light fixture. Vent filters looked like they hadn't been replaced in a few years. They had layers of filth on them. -Leftover trash included: razor blade in the shelving unit in the wall that was in the kitchen next to the fridge, mcdonalds cup and straw in the cupboard, leftover baby chew toy under bed upstairs, plastic wrapping on banister upstairs as well as dead bugs behind beds. -Upstairs thermostat has lock box. Owner came over once and turned it down upon request but left it on "auto" and not "on". She never came back to adjust when she said she would. -Owner requires you to sign a waiver upon arrival, even wanted the 2-3 year old names (odd IMO). -wifi very unreliable (understandable in the area) -no smoke alarms or inoperable. -listing mentions access to balcony but the door is blocked by a couch/listing says can't move furniture -no hot water in downstairs shower (also very short) -other 2 "showers" are more like tubs with a shower wand -dust and cobwebs very much present especially upstairs Owner was pleasant at first but as soon as I expressed my concern with the cleanliness, wifi not working, hot air she said if I wasn't happy then why don't I just go somewhere else. She said "you said the property was nice when you first got there". I arrived, scanned the place, and left to get groceries. Came back and unpacked then started noticing the details. She also thought it was normal for a door to still open from the inside when it was locked. We had kids and this concerned us. They did say they would be willing to replace it but we told them not to worry about it and we just put the freezer in front so no kids could get out. She said the hot water was a maintenance issue and wouldn't be able to be resolved until after the weekend. When I told her about the wifi not working she said it was working fine when she was there. Much more could be said but this only allows so many characters.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patty I.

4 May 2025

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

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Debra A.

24 March 2025

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicki J.

25 January 2025

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

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher H.

1 December 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Overall Nice, Peaceful, Secluded Getaway

The massive private property allowed us to enjoy quiet natural surroundings, and there was plenty of comfortable space for everyone. The home could use some updates; central heat & A/C, lighting, bathrooms need actual showers instead of tubs with handheld sprayer (extremely difficult to shower if you're over 48" tall), drainage upstairs almost doesn't work. If the home was pristine and upgraded we would stay here over and over and over again.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

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