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THE NEST - GARAGE/STUDIO

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Property grounds
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Smart TV, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Palestine, TX
  • Texas State Railroad: Palestine Depot
    4 min drive
  • Anderson County Courthouse
    8 min drive
  • Palestine Community Theatre
    8 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

THE NEST - GARAGE/STUDIO

The Nest is a secluded stone garage studio on the same property as Bird Cottage and is perfect for an extended stay individual or couple that may need to business in the area. Visiting nurses doctors or other health professionals will find The Nest convenient to hospitals and clinics in town and visiting engineers and scientists will find our location just a 10 minute drive to the NASA balloon base. The Nest is a great place to unwind, recharge and enjoy the end of the day with the amenities, security and serenity of a rural estate to come home to each night or day. Park your car in the garage and go right upstairs to the 10 X 20 deck and you'll feel the calmness of your home-away-from-home even before entering the cozy studio.

The Nest is quietly nestled among the trees at the estate where you can sit on the front porch area and enjoy quiet times watching the neighboring cattle stroll by, the birds hopping from branch to branch or the breezes creating ripples on the lake surface. The air-conditioned garage studio is accessed by a rustic log staircase and leads to a relaxing 210 sf outside sitting area on cast aluminum cushioned sofa and chair and also features a bistro dining table, ceiling fan and a Weber grill. Once you enter the 400 sf space, you'll enjoy a panoramic view of the adjacent cattle ranch. The architectural timber-frame supports along with the interesting dormer windows and 18" wide plank floors will make you think you're staying in a European country estate. You'll sleep soundly under ceiling fans in the aged cedar wood queen bed with pine themed quilt and find a dining area, living area with sofa and recliner, satellite TV service, dresser, granite counter-top kitchenette with convection microwave, all pots and pans and dishes as well as silverware for your convenience. The bathroom has a quaint corner sink and cabinet and you'll love the tumbled granite shower. All the windows have shades for privacy and the night sensing lights as well as the motion sensor security lights will make you feel safe when accessing The Nest by the stone steps and cobblestone walkway at night.

The private stocked lake doesn't require a fishing license and has an available fishing pier and mini-pontoon peddle boat with trolling motor. We even have basic fishing gear in case you'd like to try your hand at catching "the big one". You are welcome to stroll all around the lake if you'd like to do a little exploring or get a some exercise. There is a 1 1/2 acre fruit orchard with fig, peach and persimmon trees as well as blackberries, blueberries and raspberries you are welcome to sample if you are staying during fruiting season.

We welcome you to book your getaway with us in the tall pines of East Texas!
During your stay at this apartment building, you'll be close to Texas State Railroad: Palestine Depot. Breakfast (surcharge) is available. The apartment includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned apartment with kitchen, balcony and living room
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast is offered for a fee
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Texas State Railroad: Palestine Depot and 8 minutes from Anderson County Courthouse
THE NEST - GARAGE/STUDIO offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Palestine apartment is smoke free.

Property manager

ROLAND OR SUSAN HARTZOG

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 9 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: This is a strict NO SMOKING property.

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 20 lb per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: We prefer small to medium pets wtih a maximum of 2

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Well behaved constantly watched on balcony

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 80
Note from host: Picnic pavilion for an additional fee.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
The Nest Garage Studio
THE Nest - Garage/studio Apartment
THE Nest - Garage/studio Palestine
THE Nest - Garage/studio Apartment Palestine

THE NEST - GARAGE/STUDIO Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janine B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome hosts and beautiful property!
The best we've stayed at!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely apartment in a lovely natural setting
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The most relaxing & beautiful place I’ve ever stayed at. The owners were amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina L.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Best Hosts
The Nest is a quaint place for two to escape from the city and submerse yourself into nature. We rode bikes, hiked, pedaled in the boat, and slept in of course! Roland and Susan are the kindest most welcoming people you'll ever meet. They have outdone themselves in creating a home away from home. The property is gorgeous and they welcome you to explore. We enjoyed our visit with them as well and can't wait to go back. ❤ Tina and Justin
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

James N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Property is awesome
Hosts are very accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra S., League City, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderfully Peaceful!!!
We really enjoyed our stay here and the Hartzog's were extremely hospitable and made us feel like family! We will be back sooner than later🥰🤩🥰🤩 Thanks Roland & Susan!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Buford B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home
It just felt like an extension of being at your own home. Peaceful An very beautiful scenery right there. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely fantastic!!
If you want a great place to unwind, this is your spot!!! Beautiful property, clean, wonderful host and relaxing. My husband enjoyed the stocked pond and I enjoyed the covered patio areas to just sit and listen to nature. We will 100% be back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacey B., Dallas, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Slice of Country Paradise
This place was beautiful and rustic. The host are amazing and so kind. I wish I had booked longer so we could really appreciate all the things the property had to offer. We felt like we were staying in a Swiss Cottage over looking a beautiful field with adorable cows. The place was built with so much love you can feel it from the quality of craftmanship. We hope to be back soon!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janet V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay at The Nest
The rental was everything I had hoped for. The comfortable and charming interior made our stay pleasurable. Our hosts were gracious and welcoming. We enjoyed the time spent on our private porch overlooking the grazing cattle nearby. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

Liked: Cleanliness
East Texas Paradise
The property is cozy and charming and the hosts were attentive and gracious. We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Diana W., Palestine, TX, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property for our wedding!
We rented The Nest & Bird Cottage for the weekend & rented the pavilion & had our wedding on this property. It was gorgeous & picture-perfect. The houses were great also & the kids visiting during the day loved the paddle boat. Our only problem was that they seemed to be irritated by something, I don't know if it was the amount of people we had attend or what (about 75), but we did give them plenty of notice (at least 9 months) of what our plans were & nothing went outside of plans. They seemed to think we violated some rules, but we cleaned up after everything (as the bride, I didn't do it all, but I checked myself before we left), didn't have more than the amount of people allowed staying the night, and nobody smoked. Overall, I think they had a different idea than what we did but we did our best to respect their property and followed the rules and made sure our guests did as well. Everyone is still commenting on how beautiful it was and how wonderful the whole thing turned out, so we made it work! I'm sure it'd be a very relaxing stay for that intended purpose. We had a wonderful, celebratory time for ours! :)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dean B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful cottage!
We truly enjoyed our stay at this lovely property. We felt quite spoiled by the homemade fig cakes and freshly squeezed orange juice awaiting us in the fridge!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diane H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Bird’s Nest
We had a wonderful getaway weekend at the Bird’s Nest. The scenery was beautiful and we truly enjoyed the quietness and beauty of the property. Our hosts were so welcoming and available to answer any questions that we had. It was a great place to relax and unwind.