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Charming 1-bedroom house in Historic Mineola, short walk to town

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Reviews

4.0 out of 10
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Mineola, TX
  • Mineola Nature Preserve on the Sabine River
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Mineola Nature Preserve
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Lake Fork
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Tyler, TX (TYR-Pounds Regional)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

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About this property

Charming 1-bedroom house in Historic Mineola, short walk to town

The Historic Brooks House was built in 1900 and has three suites all with separate entrances. We offer guests a private pass-coded entrance to their 3 room suite. A great alternative to a hotel. Large front porch, spa tub. Local Tax already included in price. VRBO will add state tax to your rate. Microwave, fridge and coffee included!

The space
Built in 1900, The Brooks House is one of the oldest homes in Mineola was completely restored in 2015. The owner continues to make upgrades to the property. This was the residence of The Brooks family who owned the Cotton Gin and Brooks Department store downtown dating back to the early 1900's. The House has 4 suites each with their own private entrance protected by a passcode that guests receive from the owner in advance of their stay. Each suite has a large living room, a spacious bedroom and a private bath. All suites have guest controlled central heat and air. The front suites have direct access to the large porch. Two of the suites have Jacuzzi Tubs. Presently The Brooks Suite and The Graham Suite are open and available to guests. The Graham Suite is named after LR Graham who was Mineola's first store owner. (Graham Street is named after LR) The Graham Suite is tastefully decorated with antiques and art offering a glimpse of what Graham's interests likely were back at the turn of the Century. The Graham Suite has a single Jacuzzi Tub and direct access from the main porch.

Guest access
Guests are welcome to enjoy the front porch and walk the Grounds. Its a short walk to antique shops, the Historic Museum and numerous restaurants and shops. Visit the Mineola Nature Preserve. A short drive to First Monday in Canton.

Property manager

Renee Smith
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Mineola

Mineola is home to this holiday home. Mineola Historical Museum and Mineola Railroad Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Grand Oaks Vineyard & Winery and Garden Valley Golf Resort. Texas Rose Horse Park and Hawkins City Park And Pavilion are also worth visiting.
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Mineola, TX

What's nearby

  • Mineola Railroad Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Mineola Nature Preserve on the Sabine River - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Mineola Nature Preserve - 8 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Lake Fork - 27 min drive - 21.7 km
  • Texas Rose Horse Park - 37 min drive - 26.4 km

Getting around

  • Mineola Station - 8 min walk
  • Tyler, TX (TYR-Pounds Regional) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Cafe U - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming 1-bedroom house in Historic Mineola, short walk to town pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

Where is Charming 1-bedroom house in Historic Mineola, short walk to town located?

Situated in Mineola, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Mineola Historical Museum and Mineola Railroad Museum. Mineola Nature Preserve on the Sabine River is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away. Mineola Station is 8 minutes by foot.

Reviews

4.0
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5.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.0/10

Check-in

5.0/10

Communication

2.0/10

Location

2.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
It was very cold that night and the heat was off.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sabrina S.

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

Uncomfortable

We did not have a pleasant stay. The bed sheets were dirty, the be was uncomfortable, loud neighbors, train all hours of the night, and headlights from teaffic shinning in the room all night. The jet tub had a handle that came out of it for a shower like the kitchen sinnk
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

About the host

Hosted by Renee Smith

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English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests