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Hidden Gem Cottages: Sapphire Cottage

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Property grounds
Living area
Exterior
Private kitchen
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

The current price is NZ$317
includes taxes & fees
18 Aug - 19 Aug

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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

Property amenities

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
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

About the area

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

  • Davey Dogwood Park - 27 min drive - 17.8 km
  • University of Texas at Tyler Palestine Campus - 27 min drive - 24.8 km
  • Green Park - 29 min drive - 21.1 km
  • Redlands Hotel - 29 min drive - 27.0 km
  • Texas State Railroad: Palestine Depot - 39 min drive - 29.9 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.

How much does it cost to stay at Hidden Gem Cottages: Sapphire Cottage?

As of 15 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hidden Gem Cottages: Sapphire Cottage on 18 Aug 2025 start from NZ$317.04, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Hidden Gem Cottages: Sapphire Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hidden Gem Cottages: Sapphire Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

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).

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Hidden Gem Cottages: Sapphire Cottage Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

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

Lonnie L.

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

Perfect for our needs

Quiet, near our destination and will be back on our annual trip. Will probably have others take the 2nd cabin also
Stayed 3 nights 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

JanMarie P.

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

Excellent

Very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

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

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

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

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