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Private Efficiency Style Ranch House located on 12 acres in East Texas.

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Kitchenette
Kitchenette & Dining Area
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Main Living Area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchenette
  • Air-conditioning
  • Deck or patio
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Alba, TX
  • Place, Lake Fork
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Mineola Historical Museum
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Mineola Nature Preserve on the Sabine River
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tyler, TX (TYR-Pounds Regional)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette
Garden

About this property

Private Efficiency Style Ranch House located on 12 acres in East Texas.


Family & pet friendly efficiency apartment located on a 12 acre ranch. Relax and enjoy country living with fresh air, pasture and pond view, and beautiful starry nights. Live amongst free range chickens (fresh eggs!), a stocked pond and cows. Relax on the back patio with a ceiling fan and a view of the pond. .

Kitchen has a microwave, air fryer, hot plate, crock pot and coffee pot as well as a refrigerator. Sleeps two people comfortably. (Full size mattress). Bathroom features a standup shower, toilet, sink, mirror and a Bluetooth speaker fan.

The apartment features fresh water from the Ozarka aquifer. It’s also fully connected to solar.

Friendly leashed dogs or indoor cats are welcome with deposit.

The apartment is 15 minutes from Mineola which has a Walmart & Brookshires for Groceries. We are also close to Alba, Golden, Grand Saline, and Emory.

If you enjoy bass fishing, nearby Lake Fork is the best in Texas! Also check out The Pecan House Country Store for some tasty treats.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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 and cats (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3888346vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
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

About the area

Alba

Alba is home to this holiday home. Grand Oaks Vineyard & Winery and The Links at Land's End are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Mineola Railroad Museum and The Maze.
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Alba, TX

What's nearby

  • Lake Fork - 14 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Mineola Historical Museum - 14 min drive - 19.4 km
  • Mineola Railroad Museum - 15 min drive - 19.8 km
  • Mineola Nature Preserve on the Sabine River - 17 min drive - 22.8 km
  • Salt Palace Museum - 23 min drive - 29.7 km

Getting around

  • Mineola Station - 12 min drive
  • Tyler, TX (TYR-Pounds Regional) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Red Dome Smokehouse - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Silver Lake Cellars Winery & Vineyard - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Efficiency Style Ranch House located on 12 acres in East Texas. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Private Efficiency Style Ranch House located on 12 acres in East Texas.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private Efficiency Style Ranch House located on 12 acres in East Texas.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Efficiency Style Ranch House located on 12 acres in East Texas.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Efficiency Style Ranch House located on 12 acres in East Texas. located?

Situated in Alba, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Lake Fork, Mineola Historical Museum and Mineola Railroad Museum. UT Health Quitman and Grand Oaks Vineyard & Winery are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 7 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

amy h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous stay! Very cozy and relaxing!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2026
Glad you enjoyed your stay! Come back any time!
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10/10 Excellent

stephanie b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great space and just what we needed for a quick one night getaway.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cody L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy little ranch apartment with room for a boat. Thoroughly enjoyed the ranch animals, owners and my stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2026
Glad you enjoyed your stay! Come back any time!
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10/10 Excellent

Baylor B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
WE ABSOLUTELY LOVED OUR STAY. WE HOPE TO RETURN SOON. PERFECT WEEKEND GET AWAY.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brandon B.

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

Perfect place

Great place for a single person or a couple. Fresh eggs from the farm awaited my son and I. We needed a place just to lay our heads for two nights. This place is perfect. We stayed gone fishing most of the time. It was truly nice to come back to this place after a long day of fishing. The owners are outstanding and very accommodating. Thank you Bill and Jana
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

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

Just what i was looking for

If you prefer chickens and cows as neighbors, you'll fit right in this small working ranch/farm. Power outages NOT A PROBLEM here...lol Cool hvac and fast wifi. Beats BW any day in my book and Jana and Bill onsite. Thanks for sharing your awesome place.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Treva G.

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

Lovely place to sleep

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

About the host

Hosted by Bill & Jana Engel

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