Cottage in Texas
6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Great price for your budgetOne of the lowest cost properties in the area
About this cottage rental
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
-- 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
Amenities at Rusk Retreat w/ Fire Pit, Grill & Countryside View
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Texas
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Mar 2026
Very clean and private. Easy access to the surrounding communities.
10 / 10Outstanding·Dec 2025
We had a wonderful stay. The house was welcoming and the outside was well kept and relaxing. I would recommend putting a reflector at the driveway entrance. It's very dark at night and we had a hard time seeing the driveway. 100% recommend this house and would stay again.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2025
We loved the place it was perfect for our needs
10 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2024
Our overall stay was good. The home was decorated with super cute decorations. It felt very home like and there was enough room for us all. Plenty of blankets and towels.
My only suggestions are regarding a few minor things that would only help improve for future visitors. (maybe even us again next year)
The back of tub was very slippery with the soft water. I’d like to suggest offering a slip resistant mat or tub stickers. My son had an incident and slipped. Although, not at all hurt.
There was a quite a bit of dust, debris, bugs, and pet hair behind the futon and underneath both beds. It could use a good sweeping/vacuum. Also, 3 single rolls of toilet paper for 3 adults and two boys for an entire week didn’t last. I did go out and purchase a double roll pack and left a partially used roll
behind for the next guests use. :)
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Top rated by guests
10Outstanding
(8 Ratings)
"Very clean and private. Easy access to the surrounding communities. "
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