Fenced Yard & Doggy Door | Serene Surroundings | Centrally Located Saddle up for a little East Texas charm! This Palestine vacation rental invites you to trade the everyday hustle for peaceful mornings, scenic pasture views, and laid-back country living. Cast a line in the on-site ponds, explore the shops in historic downtown, or join the fun at a local festival. When the sun starts to set, kick back with your favorite people and soak up the sweet simplicity of ranch life! -- THE PROPERTY -- OUTDOOR LIVING - Covered porch w/ seating - Fenced-in yard w/ horse pasture views - Fishing ponds on-site - Doggy door INDOOR LIVING - Bedroom w/ Smart TV - Living room w/ Smart TV - Dining room w/ table & Smart TV KITCHEN - Refrigerator, microwave, stove/oven, toaster - Drip coffee maker - Cooking basics, dishware/flatware ACCESSIBILITY - 1 step to enter PARKING - Driveway parking for up to 6 vehicles - Trailer (any size) parking on-site -- THE LOCATION -- - Set on a quiet ranch property w/ horse pasture views & ponds for fishing - Close to local festivals (Dogwood Festival, Hot Pepper Festival, Old Time Music/Dulcimer Festival & more) - 8 miles to restaurants & shops in Downtown Palestine - 12 miles to Texas State Railroad Palestine Depot (The Polar Express™ Train Ride) - 17 miles to Big Lake Bottom Wildlife Management Area - 114 miles to Downtown Dallas -- 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/ $30 fee (+ fees & taxes) - No events, parties, or large gatherings - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - The homeowner lives on-site and may be present during your stay - Property runs on septic system Pets & Property Rules - Dogs must be kept on a leash when walking around the property. - Guests must notify me before walking around the property, with or without dogs, so I can make sure my dogs are secured. - Smoking is allowed outside on the porch. - A pooper scooper is provided on the porch. Dog waste can be disposed of in the bushes across from the fence or placed in a plastic bag and thrown in the trash can. - Dogs are allowed on the couch, but guests must cover the furniture with the provided sheets or blankets. Horse Safety - Do not open any gates except the front entrance gate. Horse gates must never be opened. - Do not enter horse pastures, stalls, or barns. - Do not feed the horses. - Guests are welcome to pet the horses from outside the fence, but must use caution. Horses can bite or kick, so please watch your fingers and supervise children. Fishing & Ponds - The ponds are located at the back of the property and have plenty of fish. - Guests are welcome to fish, either catch-and-release or keeping their catch to take home and eat. - Children must be supervised around the ponds. - Guests can call or text me for directions to the ponds.