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RELAX & ENJOY THE BEAUTY OF LAKE PALESTINE Spectacular Views!!!

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and balcony

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Cottage
Fire pit, pier, tanning deck, and boat slip
Beautiful sunsets from the front porch
Fire pit is located by the tanning deck and pier.
Dining room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Chandler, TX
  • Place, Lake Palestine
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Waterpark at the Villages
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Place, Broadway Square Mall
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tyler, TX (TYR-Pounds Regional)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

RELAX & ENJOY THE BEAUTY OF LAKE PALESTINE Spectacular Views!!!

There's a spectacular view of Lake Palestine through out the main home. The oversized covered porch provides the perfect seating to view the lake and relax. Make some smores at the fire pit, or enjoy the new tanning deck by the pier and boat dock. A waterfront cottage and bungelow, that can sleep up to 6 guests in beds on Lake Palestine. Enjoy fishing on the pier or bring your boat and adventure out to all Lake Palestine has to offer. We purchased this property in September 2018. So we've posted a few of the former owner reviews below. Please scroll down to see them.

BYOB - Bring your own boat. There's a boat slip with a lift located on the pier. You can also fish off the private pier.

The main house has a loft room (stairs to loft are steep) with queen size bed, 32" flat screen Smart TV and a 1/2 bath (curtain).

The main floor is open concept and has a daybed with trundle that will sleep 2 and 32" flat screen smart tv with DVR.

Kitchen with corian counter tops, large sink, and stainless steel appliances.

There is a detached room with a king size bed and washer/dryer (no bathroom).

Spend your nights gathered around the fire pit overlooking the panoramic views of the lake, cook some smores at the fire pit or steaks on the propane grill and your mornings on the porch and taking in the beautiful East Texas sunrise.

The main house is 452 square feet and the bungelow is 200 square feet. Super adorable inside. I love this house, and I think you will love it too. This property is very quiet and peaceful. There's nothing like having the lake in your back yard. Come enjoy all this property has to offer.
** Suddenlink Internet/TV Setup/Access your Netflix Account for movie watching!!

About Chandler, Tx

Chandler is only 5 miles away with many restaurants and bars, grocery stores, and hardware stores.

Zip lining only 25 minutes from Chandler.

Tyler only 16 miles and boasts a zoo, shopping, amusement park, skating rink, several movie theatres, any and all restaurants and bars.

Enjoy access to the Villages Resort Amenities:
* Full service marina with restaurant, souvenirs, bait, and fuel. Offers rentals of Pontoon boats, kayaks and paddle boats.

* WaterPark Access - Enjoy 25,000 square feet of indoor water fun (separate tickets for purchase through the villages

PRIOR OWNER REVIEWS
Excellent
Very Cozy & Cute Cabin
5/5
Stayed Jul‎ ‎2018
ava N.
Loved our stay and caught alot of fish. No noise to bother us. Nice place with dish tv and internet so kids do not melt down lol. We would stay there again.
Submitted ‎Aug‎ ‎2‎, ‎2018

Cozy Cabin on the lake.
5/5
Stayed Jul‎ ‎2018
Rick L.
Perfect for a family with a boat or personal watercraft. Private access to lake. Large backyard. If you bring a boat make sure you do not go straight across lake or left, lake has many trees in this direction. Go right and stay close to docks and once you get to the cove you can go all out up to the bridge. Upstairs bedroom is great if you dont mind going up and down the steep staircase. The king suite is a bed only, very private, but if you need to go to the bathroom you have to go into the main cabin. My family loved it, on the 4th of July all the neighbors lit up the sky. Amy was great, If you dont mind lake water the water is just deep enough to be a little cold on your toes. This is a great little lake house, if you like to cookout and sit by a firepit, you will love it. Great views overlooking lake from patio and boat dock. Lake got really rough during rain storms you really have to tie down your personal water craft, we had 45 lb anchor and the waves moved the boat. Tie down between docks, this worked really well and the neighbor did not mind.
Submitted ‎Jul‎ ‎11‎, 2018

Great Vaca
5/5
Stayed Jun‎ ‎2018
Brown b.
The view is just beautiful. It was a little to windy to use the fire pit but the breeze is always welcome in late June. This is the nicest place around, we enjoyed the large parking area, Plenty of room for my Tahoe, two trucks with trailers. It was nice to keep our boat in the boat dock. We played games,did puzzles while the guys caught lots of fish. I read reviews before picking this place so I knew the stairs were steep and the King size room/bungalow was separate and did not have a bathroom. The cabin was small but really cozy, loved it!
Submitted ‎Jul‎ ‎8‎, 2018

We love the place and had a great time
5/5
Stayed Jun‎ ‎2018
Wanda P.
We had a great time. Love the lighted Fishing Pier. Just had a great time and would definitely go back.
Submitted ‎Jun‎ ‎27‎, 2018
Perfect. Short weekend trip.
4/5
Stayed Jun‎ ‎2018
Diann K.
This was a great short weekend trip. The house was comfy and homey. We caught and released 12 catfish right off the deck. There was an awesome fireworks show right across the lake, must have lasted 30 minutes. So relaxing and the views are really pretty. Will probably do this again soon.
Submitted ‎Jun‎ ‎25‎, 2018
Great vacation rental.

5/5
Stayed Jun‎ ‎2018
Rhonda M.
Our family loved the rental. Plan to go back. Loved having the lake access and having the boat lift.
Submitted ‎Jun‎ ‎11‎, ‎2018

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Pets considered case by case. 45.00 fee.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely no smoking.
Passengers may not be in the boat while the lift is being operated. Don't let children operate or play with the lift.
Do not reset the TVs to factory settings. If you log into an app, please just log out.
Do not trespass in the neighbor's yard or go on their pier.

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Chandler

Located in Chandler, this cottage is on the waterfront. Historic Aviation Memorial Museum and Brookshire's World of Wildlife Museum and Country Store are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Brownsboro City Park and New York - Texas Zipline Adventure. Waterpark at the Villages and Bouncin Off The Wallz are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Chandler, TX

What's nearby

  • Lake Palestine - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Waterpark at the Villages - 35 min drive - 30.1 km
  • The Village at Cumberland Park - 37 min drive - 42.9 km
  • Broadway Square Mall - 40 min drive - 37.8 km
  • University of Texas at Tyler - 44 min drive - 43.3 km

Getting around

  • Tyler, TX (TYR-Pounds Regional) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Wade's Place - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is RELAX & ENJOY THE BEAUTY OF LAKE PALESTINE Spectacular Views!!! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at RELAX & ENJOY THE BEAUTY OF LAKE PALESTINE Spectacular Views!!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at RELAX & ENJOY THE BEAUTY OF LAKE PALESTINE Spectacular Views!!!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is RELAX & ENJOY THE BEAUTY OF LAKE PALESTINE Spectacular Views!!! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps from Lake Palestine and within 9 mi (15 km) of Winchester Park and Chandler City Hall. Chandler River Park and Peveto Lake are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 118 out of 154 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 154 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 154 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 154 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 154 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.2/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The property itself was clean and really cute. The neighborhood was not desirable but not the property's fault. Boat dock needs work, but we weren't using it so not a problem with our stay. Sitting on the porch enjoying the lake was a definite plus.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a wonderful and relaxing long weekend over the 4th. The house has everything we needed to just stay in and enjoy the fireworks around the lake! Very clean and organized. Thanks!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peggy E.

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

Family fun!

We had a great time and the weather and lake was wonderful! We had a great time fishing and swimming right off the pier! The lake gave up some great fish! We had a fish fry and it was delicious! Roasting marshmallows and hot dogs on the camp fire was so much fun! Our host were so helpful and friendly! Cindy was wonderful to just talk to and provided all the information needed. We would definitely book with her again. They are renovating the house next door which would accommodate all my family also. Looking forward to next year!
Beautiful double rainbow after a soaking rain!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect

Perfect for two but will accommodate four. Super nice little cottage equipped with everything you need right down to the salt and pepper. Communication with the host was timely and pleasant and the property was even nicer than the pictures indicate! Full kitchen,two A/C units and an awesome view of the lake. Caught some fish right off the dock. Two TV's in the main cottage and one in the detached room, also with a washer and dryer.My wife and I plan to come back here soon! Book it. You won't be disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan B.

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

Love the view!

We had a wonderful time, and this cabin met our expectations!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy S.

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

We enjoyed our stay

House was perfect and bungalow offered separate space for the kids. Boat dock was super handy and views were spec. Would stay here again and again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Angela E.

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

Relaxing stay

The location has great views of the lake. Rocking chairs to sit and enjoy the morning sunrise. Birds singing. Porch area could of used a dusting and a little paint.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa F.

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

Lake getaway

Sweet little bungalow. Best nightly rate on the lake! The host communicated great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Mary C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Family time

The cabin was clean and cozy , we had a relaxing nice time spending Christmas with our kids, my husband enjoyed fishing and caught several catfish and bass, the only downfall was the neighborhood , we was a little nervous driving through the neighborhood on the way to the cabin but once we got to the cabin , the surrounding neighbors seemed to be better, all in all we did enjoy our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara J.

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

Hidden gem

We hade a nice quiet stay fishing was great really enjoyed the backyard fire and the bed is very comfy thank you for sharing your hideaway gem
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori G.

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

Birthday Weekend

Such a peaceful, and enjoyable spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Joann C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Winter Getaway

My husband booked this stay to get away from the city. It was comfortable and we enjoyed fishing off the dock.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Jordan P.

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

Smaller than we thought but nice.

Nice place for a short stay. Fishing was great off the dock. Smaller on the inside than we thought although the living area was adequate for three people.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

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

Beautiful Weekend

We loved this little getaway location! It is a sweet little cottage with a gorgeous view. We loved sitting on the porch rocking chairs and watching all of the lake life. It was so peaceful and just what we needed to get away from the stress of life. The location is very close to Tyler so we were able to go there to see the beautiful Rose Garden, the zoo and visit some nice restaurants. Next time, we will know to bring our fishing poles!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Richard W.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location

Beautiful View

The view was the only good thing about this property. We were very disappointed in the cleanliness. Stairs were not just steep but extremely dangerous.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Teresa C.

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

Way beyond customer service

Upon arrival, the A/C was not working. Within 10 minutes, another unit was brought. Very eager to make our stay enjoyable. We were disappointed the nice pier that went with the property was not operable due to a recent storm. There was another pier and the boat dock made available to us. That is the only reason I did not give 5 stars across the board. We had a nice stay and hope to come again soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mae G.

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

Lake Palestine

My husband booked the property for fishing and unfortunately there was storm damage to the dock .We spoke to the owner about damage and a few things that would not meet our particular needs .She was very gracious and we found a very nice solution to the problems . We ended up having a wonderful stay at the lake .I suggest you read the description very well as there a few things at this particular location that may make it difficult for older folks. Make sure storms haven’t affected the lake if you want to fish.Otherwise very good value for the money.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Beth W.

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

Air conditioning and steps

The air conditioning did not cool the house down during our stay. Also, the stairs to the upstairs bedroom were extremely dangerous. Not up to code. We did enjoy the lake very much. Home was decorated nicely and was very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Mary Ann W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Nice but not what expected

The house was nice, but didn't realize the other bedroom was in a separate building with no bathroom. Was not comfortable staying away from the house. The heater was loud and made clicking noises when cooling off. Did not get a good nights sleep. But the house itself was cute and very clean. The view of the lake was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

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

We’ll Be Back

We will be back very soon! The cottage is perfect for two people. Very clean. The stairs to the loft as described by Cyndi are steep but have to be due to the lay out. They are very navigable. There is a bungalow detached with a king size bed if you needed that instead. Air conditioner blows cold! Lots of windows so you can see the lake! Back porch with two rocking chairs is perfect for relaxing. My husband took the boat to the bridge and caught crappie. Having the boat lift was fabulous! I stayed back with my Corgis and caught about 80 plus catfish from the dock. I am not exaggerating! Get you a box of worms and you will have a ball! They aren’t the biggest you will ever catch but you will catch ya keeper or two. I didn’t keep any that I caught. Turn the lights on the dock at night and have even more fun! The neighborhood is your typical older, established lake neighborhood with well maintained properties and some properties that could use some love. Didn’t bother us one bit. Cyndi was quick to respond when I had a question. The perfect host! We will be back in a month or two! JP
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Barbara W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Listing accuracy

It was not as advertised, then the storm hit

First of all, the description on VRBO was not clear. Much later we found out there was a description of two different properties. We were 20 minutes out from destination when speaking with owner, we were advised about the staircase up the bedroom was actually a ladder (this hazard not mentioned in description), and it was a queen bed not king as advertised and only one bedroom, not two as advertised. We decided to go ahead since we were almost there and check it out. It is very-very small, but the windows on front and side help make up for that. Since we had already packed up enough food for the 4 days, and it was our 5th wedding celebration, we decided to give it a try. We unloaded, had dinner, got the TV to working. Then about 7pm, a storm hit...power went out. No candles or flashlight on premises and our phones were low on battery as we charge them overnight. A nearby resident stopped by to check on us as she knew were VRBO, and advised a tornado touched down nearby. With nothing to do and low battery life, we decided to go to bed, a very small and uncomfortable bed. The toilet and lavatory that are in this loft are very low and when visiting there in the night you have to be careful you to not bang your head on the rafters. It stormed all night and tree limbs banging on roof and hot with no power to run air conditioning. The next morning still no power, making this place not habitable. Our 4 days of food would spoil and the thought of sleeping in that bed again decided us to go home and finish our 5 year celebration there. Our vehicle was damaged from the storm blowing large limbs on it to the tune of $4k of damage. This did not brighten our already sad experience at all. We did receive a text that owner was on their way to their properties to check any damage and she would get back to us. Never heard from her again. I have since texted her if insurance would pay for tenants and get a refund of rental fee for not being able to stay on property due to damage and no power. Gave several days to hear back and nothing. P.S. A road to a lake is not always the most scenic...this is one of those.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Terrie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
For one, the listing should say that the dock is not usable. Could not find any frying pans. Kitchen organization was messy. The house is old and could use a really good deep clean. I would not recommend because the second bedroom doesn’t have access to the bathroom unless you walk outside to the main house. That was a pain during the night. This would not be a good place for tall people. The loft has low ceilings and the 1/2 bath has a very tiny sink and even lower ceilings and you have to get really low just to look in the mirror. The bed linens were nice and pretty but the towels/washcloths were all mismatched and old. I will say it has a beautiful view of the lake. We did enjoy sitting out by the fire pit. The neighborhood is a little sketchy.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elijah R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was as described. My family and I really enjoyed our stay & we will definitely be back! Great fishing and a good weekend get away
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna T.

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

Wonderful Getaway

My family and I enjoyed staying at this property very much! As others have mentioned, the neighborhood seemed very economically diverse, and everyone was quiet and friendly. The cabin itself was beautifully decorated and quite cozy and comfortable. As stated in the listing, the stairs were steep, so we used them carefully. The beds and furniture were comfortable. They had several pots, pans, and other kitchen equipment. I love when a property has an actual coffee pot, and not just a keurig, and this location had both! Another plus is when a location provides bodywash, shampoo, and conditioner, as I have to pack even less items. This property had that as well! Along with towels that were quite soft. We spent our days fishing, and our evenings making s’mores. We caught (and released), 33 fish! Mostly catfish! The property was beautiful and we enjoyed sitting in the rocking chairs while sipping wine and looking at the lake. Unfortunately, it was cloudy the entire time we were there, so we didn’t get to see the beautiful sunrise that Cyndi had told us about. That will have to happen for a future visit! We definitely plan on coming back! Thank you again, Cyndi, for sharing your wonderful property with us! We look forward.to visiting again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl C.

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

Super cute!

My daughter and I loved staying here! Super cute and comfy, quiet, relaxing and not far from town. We loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

About the host

Hosted by Cyndi Ransom

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Married 33 years to my husband, Gary. I'm a native Texan. I grew up in the country, spending most of my weekends on the lake fishing and camping with my family. Our children are grown now, so it's just us. We purchased the lake house to make memories and enjoy it with our children and grandchildren.

Why they chose this property

Absolutely beautiful lakefront view. We've looked for the perfect lake house for the last 3 years. Finally the search was over when we saw this one. This home is so adorable, and the lake is in the backyard. Amazing view from the house, I never want to leave when we go there. Sitting on the rocking chairs on the front porch, overlooking the water is so peaceful. Perfect for relaxing, and leaving all your cares behind.

What makes this property unique

Let me know if you're celebrating something special. We will do our best to create a wonderful experience for you.

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