Romantic Lake Cabin Escape: PVT Hot Tub/ Fire Pit

Top Tyler Host opens "Uncle Toad's Cottage"- Romantic Lake Cabin Escape w/ PRIVATE HOT TUB, FIRE PIT & LAKEVIEWS. A Nature escape cabin surrounded by trees & a short walk to Lake Palestine. Stunning rustic/modern design w/ Native Texas Pecan floors. Tin roofed front porch. Full kitchen & bath, living & dining area. Romantic upstairs Loft bedroom offering lake views from the King bed w/ catwalk to window. Lookout for bald eagle & bring your fishing pole. Natural Cold Plunge on-site.

Walk down to the lake bluff and watch the sunset! You can explore the trails around our property. Walk over to the community hot tub for an evening soak. Or just stay on the private porch sipping coffee and looking for bald eagles on the lake! The large private fire pit area is a great spot to Stargaze and watch the sunset through the trees!
The Cabin is perfect for romantic getaways. What makes it unique is the compact luxury/roughness. Come see to understand. It is ideal for couples, but can accommodate a small family. We have a fun outdoor game area near this cabin for our guests to enjoy outdoor games with a view of the Lake!
-Private Hot Tub with Sunset Views!
- Custom Built Cabin
- Lake views
- Lake Access by walking trail
- Large covered Front porch
- Private Fire pit
- Charcoal grill
- King Bed in Loft with Lake views and romance lights
- Fully equipped kitchen
- In the Woods
- Small shared fishing dock

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Trails to Lake Palestine, it is a natural shoreline, no beach area and swimming and fishing are at your own risk. We have a couple of natural ponds on the property and an Artesian Outdoor Cold Bath for a refreshing 70 degree cold water soak! (season)
Guests are welcome to explore the pond area, get in the cold water outdoor bath , but we ask that you do not fish from the ponds at this time, we are still developing this area!
Private Hot tub
Disc Golf Course on the property for all guests to enjoy. Somewhat difficult course and found on UDisc at lakecabinescape in Flint, TX . Bring your own Disc!
Our cabins are built for exploring the outdoors, not the best place for indoor movie watchers:) limited internet availability
So come sit on the front porch and enjoy the view or build a campfire and enjoy the stars!!
Parking is right at the cabin.
-Private Hot Tub
- Lake Access
- Fishing Pier
- Private Outdoor Hot Tub
- Outdoor Artesian Cold Plunge Bath '70 Well Water year round!
- Disc Golf Course
- 2 Natural Ponds
- Private Fire Pit
- Small Fishing Boat available to rent
- Plenty of Natural Texas Ecosystem to catch a glimpse of local wildlife or just explore

We live nearby and you may see us out walking, working in one of our gardens or landscaping, but we respect your privacy and are only available if you need us. Each cabin has its own private areas, but you may see other guests walking and exploring outside too.

This cottage is located in remote dense woods. Tyler is 15 minutes away and has attractions, shopping and restaurants for a fun weekend getaway! The Cabin is secluded in the woods, walking distance to Lake Palestine and short 15 minute drive to Tyler.
Brookshire grocery store is a 5 minute drive. A few fast food and 1 BBQ joint nearby. The Villages Lake Marina and Chandler River Park both within 10 minutes for boats or kayaking!
Also great fishing spots nearby! - 20 mins. to Tyler
-20 mins. Tyler Rose Museum or Tyler Historic Azalea Trails
- 40 mins. Canton World Famous Flea Market
- 5 mins. The Villages Indoor Water Park
- 30 mins to Tyler State Park
- 5 mins. to The Villages Marina for boat rentals, fishing, grill and live music venue
- 10 mins to Lake Palestine Dam area
- 30 mins to Texas State Railroad -Rusk Depot
- 25 mins to New York Zipline Adventures
- 20 mins to Athens Fish Hatchery
- 20 mins.Tyler Caldwell Zoo
- 15 mins. Kiepersol Winery and restaurant
- 20 mins to Edom Arts & Log Cabin Restaurant, also Blue Moon Gardens
- 30 mins Cherokee Trace Drive Thru Safari
- 30 mins. East Tx Zoo & Gator Park
-15 mins to several Disc Golf courses or Pickle ball Courts The Roc, Lindsey Park, Faulkner Park, Pollard Park
- 20 mins Texas Rose Horse Park
-10 mins to Frankston, home of the world famous Atwood custom cowboy hats! You can get a custom hat! Also the best antique store, Pandora's Box!
-15 mins. to Tyler Pounds Regional Airport

We are rural, but it is a 15 minute drive into the city of Tyler for all the conveniences needed!
Brookshire grocery is only 2 miles away and has all you need for making a romantic dinner or quick breakfast!
Parking is right at the cabin, but it is all gravel roads.
-15 mins. to Tyler Pounds Regional Airport

The Property is a Natural Wildlife Habitat and we like to keep it as native as possible for our animal friends to have a safe haven:) We also have natural things like thorns, poison Ivy, all sorts of insects and wild animals like snakes, deer, foxes, rabbits,etc... please don’t leave food out and watch children at all times!
Enjoy views of Lake Palestine or catch the sunset from the PRIVATE HOT TUB right outside the front door on the porch!
Chiggers can be out in the tall grassy areas from May-July, insect repellent recommended!
The cabin does have a small hot water heater due to size limitations:)
Owner has severe skin allergies & does all the cleaning and laundry. We have strict no pet policy and CANNOT accommodate animals of any kind, PLEASE do not ask for exceptions.Cable TV and ground internet are not available here in the woods. Limited WIFI is available for use & provided by Verizon Jetpack.
Come to unplug and enjoy the Romance, Nature, and Beautiful outdoors!
This is not the best spot for TV and Streaming:
Not suitable for guests under the age of 22. The space is small and ideal for couples or small families. Please be aware of general safety as you interact with the cabin and explore the property. Use care when climbing or descending the ladder. The loft is steep & not suitable for young children. No Smoking or Parties, and only registered guests allowed. The Hot tub is for use Adults only. The trails, lake areas, cold plunge and ponds are all shared space, please be mindful of others. The Hot Tub, grill area and fire pit are private to your cabin only. Please do not leave fire unattended. Due to the nature of our construction And owner having severe skin allergies we CANNOT accommodate animals of any kind. We do most of the cleaning and all the laundry ourselves so please respect our health and safety and do not ask for exceptions. Please see “Things to Know” notebook for additional information, maps, and check out procedures.
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