"Birdie's Place", is truly exceptionally, outstanding! We have had the good fortune, to stay in some very nice B&B's previously. However, Ray and Debbie's "Birdie's Place", is easily (the) nicest rental we have ever found, and especially for the price. The home is just beautiful, spotlessly clean, and the decor is done so well, that it is immediately obvious how much time and attention to detail, has gone into this wonderful getaway. Ray and Debbie are also the most accommodating hosts we've ever met. We had confirmed with another B&B, about a week previously. Just 22 hours before we were to check-in, the owner of that other property, had to cancel our reservation, as there was no water due to drought. We had an appointment set the very next day, to donate a very important artifact to the School Museum in New London, Texas, so we were scrambling to find another rental. Finally, I spotted "Birdie's Place" on Vrbo. I sent a reservation and message at near 1:00 in the morning, expecting that I'd not hear back until "banker's hours" that day. Instead, Ray responded almost immediately, got us booked right away beginning the same day, and we made our appointment at the Museum later the same afternoon, as planned. I cannot say enough good about "Birdie's Place", the significant and interesting history behind it, and the kindness and genuine caring nature, of Ray and Debbie. If we ever travel into the East Texas area, we will definitely book our stay, at Birdie's Place!