Are you seeking a relaxing escape in the piney woods of Texas? You’ll love this charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath Rusk vacation rental! Perfect for families and friends, this cottage boasts a well-equipped kitchen, a covered patio, a BBQ grill, and views of the surrounding countryside. When you’re not exploring the property, head out to Lake Palestine for fishing, boating, and waterfront dining. After your adventures, roast s’mores over the fire pit or settle into the hammock for some stargazing! -- THE PROPERTY -- Pet Friendly w/ Fee | Outdoor Dining Space | 35 Mi to Lake Palestine Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2 (Loft): Full Bed | Bonus Room: Full Futon | Additional Sleeping: Queen Air Mattress, Pack ‘n Play OUTDOOR LIVING: Gazebo, fire pit w/ seating, BBQ grill, dining area, hammock, rural surroundings INDOOR LIVING: Smart TV, DVD player, 2-person dining table, high chair, board games, books KITCHEN: Cooking basics, microwave, refrigerator, stove/oven, Keurig coffee maker, drip coffee maker, toaster, spices GENERAL: Free WiFi, linens/towels, central A/C & heating, hair dryer, hangers, complimentary toiletries FAQ: Pet fee (paid pre-trip), 1 exterior security camera (facing out) ACCESSIBILITY: 5 steps required to enter, 1 bedroom on 1st floor, 2-story cottage PARKING: Driveway (2 vehicles), RV/trailer parking allowed on-site -- THE LOCATION -- HEAD OUTSIDE: Rock Water Ranch (1 mile), Rusk Footbridge Park (2 miles), Birmingham Golf Club (3 miles), Lake Jacksonville - watersports (18 miles), Lake Palestine - boating, fishing, swimming, marinas, waterfront dining (35 miles) LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS: Texas State Railroad - Rusk Depot (4 miles), Maydelle Country Wines (8 miles), Bulah’s Best Farm (13 miles) NEARBY TOWNS: Jacksonville (12 miles), Bullard (25 miles), Tyler (38 miles), Athens (52 miles) AIRPORT: Tyler Pounds Regional Airport (48 miles) -- REST EASY WITH US -- Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you. -- POLICIES -- - No smoking - Pet friendly w/ $50 fee (+ fees & taxes, max 2) - No events, parties, or large gatherings - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in - NOTE: This 2-story property requires 5 steps to enter and interior stairs to access the 2nd-floor bedroom - NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 1 Ring exterior security camera located on the back porch in the right corner facing the entrance and parking. It does not look into any interior spaces. The camera records video and sound when activated by motion. It will record when it first senses motion and 30 seconds after the last motion is detected