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Hidden Gem Cottages: Sapphire Cottage

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10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

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Palestine, TX
  • University of Texas at Tyler Palestine Campus
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Redlands Hotel
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Texas State Railroad: Palestine Depot
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

2 bathrooms

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Bathroom 2

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About this property

Hidden Gem Cottages: Sapphire Cottage

Relax with the whole family at this peaceful place to stay. The house has a king bed in the master with attached bath, a secondary bedroom with 2 queens, an additional hall bath and queen sleeper sofa in the living room. It sits on a stocked pond with a fishing pier. You will have access to fish and relax at our catch and release pond. The outdoor space also includes a patio with gas grill, large front porch overlooking the pond, covered back porch overlooking woods and a fire pit.
The space
Our home is situated on the back of our 8 acre property overlooking our pond. It is new construction featuring modern farmhouse decor for a comfortable, cozy feel.
Guest access
Guests have access to the property around the house and pond. We will respect their space and privacy. We ask they do the same for us.
Other things to note
We own a restaurant in the area. If you're coming for a family get away, a girl's/ guy's trip, a wedding or a hunting trip and may be interested in catering/ meal packages we have available, just ask!

Property manager

Susan McGriff

Languages

English

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    House Rules

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    Children

    Children allowed: ages 0–17
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    Events

    No events allowed
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    Pets

    No pets allowed
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    Smoking

    Smoking is not permitted

    Important information

    You need to know

    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
    On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
    Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
    Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

    About the area

    Palestine

    Palestine is home to this cottage. Redlands Hotel and Palestine Community Theatre are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include River Run Park and New York - Texas Zipline Adventure.
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    Palestine, TX

    What's nearby

    • University of Texas at Tyler Palestine Campus - 22 min drive - 20.2 km
    • Green Park - 24 min drive - 21.6 km
    • Redlands Hotel - 24 min drive - 22.2 km
    • Davey Dogwood Park - 27 min drive - 23.8 km
    • Texas State Railroad: Palestine Depot - 33 min drive - 28.4 km

    Getting around

    • Tyler, TX (TYR-Pounds Regional) - 55 min drive

    Restaurants

    • ‪Sweet Dreams Winery - ‬17 min drive
    • ‪Rump's BBQ - ‬1 min walk
    • ‪Ole Mexican Foods - ‬9 min drive
    • ‪Irene's Cocina - ‬9 min drive
    • ‪Heath's Crawfish - ‬9 min drive

    Frequently asked questions

    Is Hidden Gem Cottages: Sapphire Cottage pet-friendly?

    No, pets are not allowed at this property.

    Where is Hidden Gem Cottages: Sapphire Cottage located?

    Situated in Palestine, this cottage is within 16 miles (25 km) of University of Texas at Tyler Palestine Campus, Green Park and Redlands Hotel. Palestine Community Theatre and Anderson County Courthouse are also within 16 miles (25 km).

    Reviews

    10

    Exceptional

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    Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 26 reviews
    Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 26 reviews
    Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
    Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
    Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

    10/10

    Cleanliness

    10/10

    Amenities

    10/10

    Property conditions & facilities

    10/10

    Eco-friendliness

    10/10

    Check-in

    10/10

    Communication

    9.8/10

    Location

    10/10

    Listing accuracy

    Reviews

    10/10 Excellent

    Lannai G.

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

    Amazing stay

    Amazing stay - convenient to everywhere. Clean and cozy. Will stay again. Management was very nice and helpful.
    Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    Toyah D.

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

    Enjoyed my time at Sapphire Cottage!

    Great stay
    Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Laurie B.

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

    Amazing Stay

    The property is picturesque and pastoral. The interior is elegantly decorated. Not to much and not to little. Comfortable and relaxing. Perfect.
    Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    Sharon P.

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

    Perfect Hideaway

    A perfect place for a one night stay or a week. Very nicely decorated and super clean. Lots of things to do and see within a fairly short distance. Plenty of room for kids to enjoy indoor and outdoor activities.
    Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Amy R.

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

    Omg! The best cabin ever!!! We loved it!!

    This was the best cabin we have stayed at, so roomy, 2 bathrooms, washer and dryer are a plus! Pond was great, fire pit although we didnt use it, we saw deer the last morning of our stay. Location was amazing and only 15 min from Palestine!! We will def be back.
    Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Daniel

    Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
    This is a lovely hidden gem. I will be back as often as possible. You’ll love it!
    Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Christopher H.

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

    Amazing place

    Even better than advertised!
    Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Pamela K.

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

    Overnight stay

    Wonderful host. A little further out of town for our overnight stay getting to the train ride. Catfish pond was fun to watch.
    Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    christopher s.

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

    Beautiful Property

    We had a fantastic stay at this property. The pond was a real highlight, stocked with plenty of fish for a fun and relaxing time. The area is beautiful, offering a peaceful and scenic escape. The owner was very friendly and professional, making our experience even better. Highly recommend.
    Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Wendy R. Y.

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

    Beautiful & Relaxing

    Loved Susan’s cabin! The views are gorgeous, and her place is clean, comfortable, welcoming, and has all the essentials. Thank you! Look forward to my next visit!
    Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Alison M., Keller

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

    Great Respit

    We loved the cabin. Nicely decorated and clean! Nice large bedrooms. We enjoyed fishing in the pond. We would stay again.
    Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

    8/10 Good

    Sheri H.

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

    Very comfortable master mattress

    Everything we needed was available. The host was responding fast to a question we had about the lock pad. Lots of nice bath towels. Quiet natural setting.
    Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Erica N.

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

    Beautiful location

    The property was beautiful. Quiet and private. Loved watching the deer. And the kids really enjoyed the pond fishing. They had items that you tend to forget which was awesome. The beds were comfy and plenty of space was availabile for all of us.
    Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Christina P.

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

    Birthday getaway

    Very comfortable , quite place very pretty site Would'nt like too have stayed longer . But in all enjoyed our stay . :)
    Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    CARNESSIA W.

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

    ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL

    Amazing stay, great upkeep of the property well stocked. I felt extremely comfortable, and would return for a longer stay. The house, the property, the pond was so relaxing, so serene and peaceful. We will be back
    Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Ann K.

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

    Clean and tidy

    Very very clean cabin with cute surrounding grounds. No funky smells and all of the linens felt crisp and new. Will definitely stay here again in the future!
    Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

    10/10 Excellent

    LaNetta C.

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

    Anniversary Getaway

    The cabin was very nice, clean and peaceful. I was pleasantly surprised with the amenities. The host was extremely professional, has great communication and responds quickly. My only regret is that I couldn't stay longer. We plan to return in the near future
    Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Barb C.

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

    BYOP bring your own pills!

    Our family members between ages 63 to 88 spent the weekend together here and had a wonderful time. Between us all, we tote a lot of pills. Made s’mores, saw some huge fish, and laughed till we hurt.Wonderful surroundings. Good food at Rumps bbq.
    Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Dan B.

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

    Hide away

    Awesome!
    Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Kevin H.

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

    Great place. Great stay.

    Came to area to visit family. Place was super nice. Grandkids came over and had a great time fishing in the pond and setting around a campfire. Susan was an excellent host. Quick to respond to any questions. Thanks for a memorable stay. Would definitely recommend.
    Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

    10/10 Excellent

    JanMarie P.

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

    Excellent

    Very nice
    Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

    10/10 Excellent

    Donna H.

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

    Perfect for girls trip!

    The house was set up so perfectly for a group of 6 ladies that wanted to have space to chat, share food and play cards. The open living space meant you didn’t miss one word of conversation while you fixed a snack or a drink. Loved the outdoor seating areas and pond.
    Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

    10/10 Excellent

    Clint A.

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

    Better than expected

    Very friendly, welcoming folks. The place was very clean inside and out. The pond is stocked with some big catfish. The outdoors area is very nice. We have recommended this to other family and we will most definitely be back
    Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

    10/10 Excellent

    Darlene C.

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

    Very nice!

    The house was very clean and comfortable. There was a very nice outdoor area to grill and a few outdoor areas with tables and chairs to sit out under the tall pine trees. Even though we didn't fish, we fed the catfish in the pond from the nice pier. The host was very responsive to my calls and texts. Would definitely stay again!
    Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

    10/10 Excellent

    Matthew B.

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

    Great cabin

    Stayed at Sapphire Cottage during a hunting trip at Gus Engling WMA. The cottage was only 15 minutes from the WMA, making it a great location. Stayed with 2 aother hunting buddies. The cottage was well stocked coffee, soap, shampoo. Susan was a pleasure. Excellent communication and helpful when we needed assistance. Highly recommend and definitely plan to return to enjoy the beautiful property and great cabin. Susan, thank you do much for hosting us!
    Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

    About the host

    Hosted by Susan McGriff

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    English
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