Holiday houses in Bethel

Wide-open Country Stay: 3 bedroom House on 2 acres

Wifi added! Relax with the family at this peaceful country retreat. Come and truly get away while you stay at this 2 acre country property. Relax and unwind while you rock on the porch, drink coffee and breathe in the fresh air, take a hike at Davey Dogwood Park, ride the train at Texas State Railroad, or go fishing at Richland Chambers Lake which is just a short drive away. Nestled in between Athens and Palestine this 3 bedroom, 1 bath house is pet friendly and designed to get the kids playing.

Clara's Cottage

Nestled in the East Texas trees, just off a major highway sits a cozy retreat waiting for you to visit. Country style living, dining area with fully stocked kitchen for your cooking pleasure or local take out available. Morning and evening our resident deer, squirrels and birds are here for your pleasure. The stars at night are Big and Bright and a Texas sunset awaits you from the front porch. Only minutes away from Palestine with its many festivals, restaurants, antiques shops. Wifi

The Hygge House - Respite in the forest

Escape into nature and experience the warm embrace of hygge (HYOO-gah) - a Danish word that describes a deep feeling of well-being. Nestled in a tranquil natural setting, our home is a sanctuary for slow living, rest, and fostering connection. The soft furnishings and natural light make this the perfect place to savor some of the simple pleasures of life - fresh baked cookies, a nap in our oversized deck hammock and meaningful conversation. Our hope is that you leave renewed. 12mi to Downtown

Dogwood Cabin on Scenic Wooded Mossbridge Farm

Our two cabins Dogwood and Holly are located on a quiet, wooded 10 acre retreat that is 8 miles from Athens. Our special feature is a spring fed creek that flows year round and has it's own micro climate that is perfect for native ferns, mixed hardwood forest and dogwoods. We have provided a nature trail for bird watching and exercise. Recently we designed and constructed a beautiful pond with three waterfalls and a deck overhanging the water with chairs for enjoying our private paradise.

Montalba Post Office

Relax at this unique getaway. The original Montalba Post Office has been updated to keep its history and share rustic charm while having modern upgrades. Wake up with a cup of coffee on 1 of 3 porches and plan a quiet evening with the stars by the fire pit. Round off your night by grilling outside before having a soak in the water trough bath tub nestled in the corner of the bedroom. USPS memorabilia, original ship lap walls, amazing barn doors and antique touches add to atmosphere.

Cardinal Cove, elevated deck/Florida bass fishing

Kick back and relax in this calm, family friendly space whether it’s for fun or work. You will discover a new experience…fresh air, a beautiful hardwood forest, a small private lake, so quiet and peaceful with wildlife surrounding you, and of course, cardinals! You will be inside a gated community with private parking, a campfire area and a canoe. You may fish in the lake in front of the guest house, but it is strictly “catch and release”. Newly constructed. Now ready for guests!

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.

Twin Oaks Ranch

Kick back and relax in this calm, stylish space. Fishing is permitted in the ponds. The ponds are stocked with a dock. Enjoy a walk through the forest trails. Clean and newly renovated guest house. A fully equipped kitchen is provided with all the necessary utensils. The bedroom has a king-size bed. Two couches can be pulled out to create two additional beds. We welcome dogs. There is a fenced yard for dogs and a doggy door. 15 minutes to town. There is no fire pit or grill.

Lovely Guest House

Our Guest House is recently remodeled and just re-listed on Airbnb. It now has a full kitchen with an oven and induction cooktop, new flooring and other new finishes. Located in the beautiful piney woods of East Texas with breathtaking view of the surrounding hills and valleys. In addition to the Guest House you will enjoy a game room/exercise room and our beautiful grounds with a hammock and children’s playscape. It's the perfect getaway for a group of friends or family.

Private Rustic Cabin @ Richland Chambers Reservoir

We are excited to welcome you to a stress free retreat. Take a stroll around the property and you may come across some of the wildlife that frequents the area. Relax in the open porch while gazing into nature. The cozy 600 sq ft cabin has all the comfort of modern living with Wi-Fi, smart TVs, fully stocked kitchen and air conditioning available. Enjoy grilling under plenty of natural shade and make unforgettable memories under the stars with smores using the fire pit.

Relaxing Treehouse Getaway

Reconnect with nature at this unforgettable escape. This tree house is sitting on stilts among trees where a beautiful oak tree comes through the elevated outside dining patio area. The tree house is located on our 15 acres of wooded property with approx. 1 mile in walking trails in the woods on the property for exploring and observing wildlife. Our guests frequently notice our deer and other woodland creatures who share this space with us.

Cozy home with yard - Pearl Cottage

Get away from it all and discover the allure of lake life at this modern 2-bedroom, 1 bathroom cottage. Set on half an acre just steps away from Cedar Creek Reservoir and a short drive from the DFW area, this rental is ideal for a couples getaway, or as a family retreat. Enjoy a front row seat to nature while sitting on the front or back porch, walking around a beautiful lakefront neighborhood, and fishing, swimming or boating on the lake.