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THE NEST - GARAGE/STUDIO

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

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

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

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!

Property manager

ROLAND OR SUSAN HARTZOG

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

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

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Boat on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

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

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
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

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 there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

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

About the neighborhood

Map
Palestine, TX

What's nearby

  • Texas State Railroad: Palestine Depot - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Anderson County Courthouse - 8 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Palestine Community Theatre - 8 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Redlands Hotel - 8 min drive - 8.6 km
  • University of Texas at Tyler Palestine Campus - 11 min drive - 11.4 km

Getting around

  • Tyler, TX (TYR-Pounds Regional) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is THE NEST - GARAGE/STUDIO pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at THE NEST - GARAGE/STUDIO?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at THE NEST - GARAGE/STUDIO?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is THE NEST - GARAGE/STUDIO located?

Situated on a lake, this apartment building is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Texas State Railroad: Palestine Depot and within 6 mi (10 km) of Anderson County Courthouse and Palestine Community Theatre. Redlands Hotel and Green Park are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

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.