Title: Historic House, modern amenities and large front porch, short walk downtown - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Historic House, modern amenities and large front porch, short walk downtown Vacation home in Mineola ## Photo gallery for Historic House, modern amenities and large front porch, short walk downtown ![Exterior detail - Historic House, modern amenities and large front porch, short walk downtown (Mineola)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108870000/108862700/108862653/36498a91.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Historic House, modern amenities and large front porch, short walk downtown (Mineola)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108870000/108862700/108862653/w1170h794x0y2-03014995.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area - Historic House, modern amenities and large front porch, short walk downtown (Mineola)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108870000/108862700/108862653/a2524bf8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Historic House, modern amenities and large front porch, short walk downtown (Mineola)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108870000/108862700/108862653/w1170h873x0y0-02c1c514.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets - Historic House, modern amenities and large front porch, short walk downtown (Mineola)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108870000/108862700/108862653/w1170h871x0y1-69946f9c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Experience Mineola's charm at The Historic Brooks House, a restored 1900 home with three suites each offering private entrance and amenities like microwave, fridge, and coffee service. Relax on the large front porch or stroll to nearby antique shops and restaurants. ## Reviews 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Pet friendly - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Historic House, modern amenities and large front porch, short walk downtown The Historic Brooks House was built in 1900 and has three suites available each with their own private entrance. We offer guests a private pass-coded entrance to their 3 room suite. A superior alternative to a hotel. Large front porch. Includes, microwave, fridge and coffee service. Local Tax is already in room price, VRBO will add state tax to your rate The space Built in 1900, The Brooks House is one of the oldest homes in Mineola and was completely restored in 2015\. This was the residence of The Brooks family who owned the Cotton Gin and Brooks Department store downtown dating back to the early 1900's. The House has 3 suites each with their own private entrance protected by a passcode that guests receive from the owner in advance of their stay. Each suite has a large living room, a spacious bedroom and a private bath. All suites have guest controlled central heat and air. The front suites have direct access to the large porch. Two of the suites have Jacuzzi Tubs. Presently The Brooks Suite and the The Graham Suite are open and available to guests. The Brooks Suite is located on the North side of the house with an entrance on the main porch and was Cora and Barney Brooks bedroom. An original "extra long" claw foot tub is in the bathroom in addition to a separate shower. Guest access Guests are welcome to enjoy the front porch and walk the Grounds. Its a short walk to antique shops, the Historic Museum and numerous restaurants and shops. Visit the Mineola Nature Preserve. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C32.66346%2C-95.48421&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=lP9RL4dXaiWL51xpIDXecdnmKQ0=) Mineola, TX #### What's nearby - Mineola Historical Museum \- 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - Mineola Railroad Museum \- 7 min walk \- 0.6 km - Lake Fork \- 21 min drive \- 29.7 km - University of Texas at Tyler \- 41 min drive \- 73.4 km - First Monday Trade Days \- 43 min drive \- 54.2 km #### Getting around - Mineola Station - 8 min walk - Tyler, TX (TYR-Pounds Regional) - 29 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Whataburger - ‬4 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk - ‪SONIC Drive In - ‬10 min walk - ‪Cafe U - ‬2 min walk - ‪CowBurners BBQ & Taproom - ‬6 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Historic House, modern amenities and large front porch, short walk downtown pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Historic House, modern amenities and large front porch, short walk downtown? ### Where is Historic House, modern amenities and large front porch, short walk downtown located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Historic House, modern amenities and large front porch, short walk downtown Reviews ## Reviews ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.8 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Harold Dec 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Great location, very nicely appointed…definitely recommend… ##### Harold Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rodney W. Oct 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We were in town for a wedding, it was a comfortable, clean and charming place to stay. Would have liked a few more towels but that was the only drawback. ##### Rodney W. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas S. Feb 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 5/5 would stay again Its a very cute and cozy place. ##### Thomas S. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tom G. Mar 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic Had a great stay ##### Tom G. Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melissa Nov 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities The house was lovely and offered historic charm as well as modern comforts. It is walking distance to shops and restaurants. The hosts were attentive and gave clear and easy instructions. Note that the house is close to the railroad tracks and the occasional train can be heard, including in the middle of the night. ##### Melissa Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Carolyn T. Jul 30, 2025 Liked: Check-in, location Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy #### Brookes House Not enough towels for 3 people and 3 days,Not enough wash cloths, creamer supplied for coffee lasted only 1 morning. Futon had no frame and sheets provided was one flat sheet.Under the rug, there was nothing but dust and dirt.the house itself was very nice, but the website description does not provide all things mentioned and is misleading ##### Carolyn T. 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