Is Welcome to Your Summer Retreat by the Lake! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Welcome to Your Summer Retreat by the Lake! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is steps from Lake Palestine, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Frankston Depot Library and Kathleen C Fitzgerald Museum. Frankston City Hall and Waterpark at the Villages are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Welcome to Your Summer Retreat by the Lake! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clint B.

Feb 1, 2024

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Weekend getaway

Nice place convenient to Tyler area

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy W.

Apr 29, 2025

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I needed this!

I didn't realize how bad i needed to get away from my day to day life until i sat in the chair and put my feet up. I even stopped fishing because the chair sucked me in and said Don't move!" Perfect spot! Perfect quiet! Perfect host!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

amanda l.

Dec 29, 2024

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Great location on the lake and near Pine Dunes Golf Course

House was exactly as described! It was clean and smelled wonderful. Lovely being right on the lake. We really enjoyed the holiday decor. House is an easy 15 minutes drive to Pine Dunes Golf course.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John L.

Oct 17, 2024

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Weekend Wedding

I grew up in this area but needed a place for myself and siblings to relax after wedding events. Very nice place.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom B.

Feb 15, 2023

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Great property and location.

This property was very clean and organized. The owner was very attentive. I would stay again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

Apr 20, 2024

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Quiet get away for some family time

Visiting to ride the Texas State Railroad in Palestine and wanted a family friendly option close to Tyler and on the water. The house has everything you need, loved fishing from the dock and making s’mores in the fire pit.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daphne H.

Oct 23, 2023

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Great Property

Nice, clean home. Enjoyed our stay and Joel was very helpful.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Letisha

Jul 3, 2023

Beautiful Property

Beautiful property on the lake within 20 minutes of Tyler & Palestine. The owner was great. Looking forward to booking this beautiful relaxing property again.

8/10 Good

Linda C H.

Oct 8, 2024

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The Deck at the Lake House

My niece and I very much enjoyed the early morning coffee on the deck. We watched the migrating geese flying low to the water. The home was very clean and decor was nice and bedrooms were spacious.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt D.

Sep 25, 2023

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Great place to stay!

Everything about this property is pleasant and is a great place to stay. It was professionally cleaned and very spacious. The lake and dock were very and the fan on the back deck was a great touch! Joel is very helpful and left a binder with coupons, hotspots and helpful instructions with the house. I definitely recommend for anyone looking for a place to stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy W.

May 19, 2023

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Expensive Vacation

Enjoyable relaxing stay. House was decorated and stocked very well. Easy to contact and quick response by owner. First time for us to use VRBO. Good experience for special occasion, but very expensive.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerstin M.

Mar 19, 2024

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Great spot for a weekend getaway

This house is exactly as described! Very clean, well stocked kitchen and comfortable beds. We spent a few days during spring break and were very happy we found this place. The kids enjoyed fishing and loved the fire ring and horse shoe in the back yard. It was great to have a private dock just steps away from the house. Lake Palestine resort is within walking distance, so if you need extra bait, you don't even have to get in your car.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tommy D.

Nov 21, 2023

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Perfect

It was so relaxing and beautiful. It is usually hard for us to find a place that will house all 6 of us but this was perfect. The kids and husband loved fishing on the deck. The bunkbeds were kid approved and the showers were amazing. Thank you so much!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

Feb 29, 2024

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Great stay at Lake Palestine

I rented this property with 3 friends for a club tournament at Lake Palestine. It was exactly as described. Very clean, and well provisioned. It has the perfect amount of parking for 2 trucks with trailers & boats still hooked up. It's also about 2 minutes away from the boat launch at Lake Palestine Resort. I would gladly stay here again. Thanks!!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elise B.

Nov 5, 2024

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Girl's Weekend

The house was perfect for our party of three. We had everything we needed. Kitchen was fully stocked with utensils, cookware, etc. Each bedroom had a box fan (which I needed because Walmart was out of stock). We were close to a grocery and liquor store. Also, much closer to Tyler than we realized so went into town to explore. Took advantage of being lake front and did some fishing. We are already talking about this place for our next girl's trip!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Destiny H.

May 22, 2022

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Lake livin’

We booked this location for a weekend staycation. It was absolutely amazing!! Joel is the owner and was absolutely wonderful to work with. He was superb at communicating from start to finish. The deck is awesome and the house had everything we needed plus more. If you’re looking for a great place to rent for your travel dates, look no further. My boyfriend and I will be booking again. ❤️

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

John K., San Antonio, Texas

Jul 5, 2023

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Perfect lake getaway

This property was truly home away from home. It was very comfortable, from the hammock on the deck to the beds. The kitchen was very well equipped to prepare any meal along with plenty of games for family fun. The sunsets from the pier were priceless. It was hot, so the huge fan on the deck was a wonderful touch. The resort right around the corner was a great "beach" getaway for the kids. I can't say enough about this property...they thought of everything! There's a Dollar General right up the road for any forgotten incidentals. Book it and enjoy!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angie S.

May 30, 2023

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Relaxing weekend

Early mornings on the deck watching baby birds learn to fly with the lake in the distance was perfect. The owner thought of everything, comfy outdoor seating and a large fan to keep a nice breeze and bugs at bay. Bring bug spray and benadryl cream if you're prone to bites. The house was spotless with everything one needs for a great stay. We cooked all weekend and the pots, pans, knives, and cookware were all there. Just had to bring the food and seasoning. A great, relaxing weekend with family.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mrs. I.

Aug 29, 2023

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Great getaway for older teens and parents!

This was a favorite stay from the start! My husband and I took our 19 and 21 year old kids for the weekend before they left again for college. We kayaked, karaoked at the marina, listened to a live band there another night, and played board games. It was just what we needed before we went separate ways. We hope to return, sooner rather than later. Thanks, Joel, for an outstanding location and place to call our own, if only for a few days. Great memories were made here and you were a fantastic host! We'll talk again!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

MJ B., Flower Mound, Texas

Nov 12, 2023

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Weekend getaway

We are so happy we booked this property!! It was just as described and even better! The time spent inside was spent preparing all of our meals-all we brought was the food-the kitchen is well stocked with dish ware,utensils,etc. Beds were super comfy, the shower head was wonderful and the house was immaculate. Absolutely loved the unexpected Christmas decor ❤️💚 We spent most of our time out on the deck and around the fire pit. The weather wasn’t the best but just to relax outside with our friends was so enjoyable. Being Veterans we also visited the American Freedom Museum in nearby Bullard, TX and highly recommend it. Thank you Joel and Mikel for opening your lovely home to us.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teri W.

Mar 17, 2023

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Excellent Vacation Home

Our family had a fantastic Spring Break in this wonderful Lake front home. The setting is very peaceful and the house is spacious and decorated nicely. Plenty of things to do at the house. Water front view is perfect for watching sunsets. S’mores by the fire pit were a hit with our kids. Fishing from the pier was a win. We will most definitely be staying again! Owners communicated they are available any time. We had no issues and no need but they made sure we knew they were if needed. Great experience !!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather R.

Nov 19, 2024

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Stay Here!

My family stayed at Joel‘s home on Lake Palestine was nothing short of wonderful. The owners were very kind people who went above and beyond to make my family comfortable for a long weekend at their cabin. I appreciate their hospitality because I was there to celebrate the life of my father who had recently passed, and they made sure that we could check in when needed, check out late, and gave recommendations on everything I asked about. I highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a place on the lake. The home is absolutely darling inside, it’s very clean and comfortable, with plenty of space. I can’t forget to mention the dock where we spent a lot of our time watching beautiful sunrises and sunsets. If you’re looking for a place to stay on Lake Palestine, this is it! I almost forgot to mention that we had left some stuff at the cabin and Joel was kind enough to send it to us all the way back in California. Thank you so much for a wonderful stay and your hospitality!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

Mar 30, 2025

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Wonderful!!

Some friends and I stayed here as a midpoint location for the Tyler Azalea Trail, and the Palestine Dogwood train ride. The house was exactly as described and was well and above what we expected. The host was very helpful with questions and info about the area. Would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Apr 9, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

The house was really nice and having access to a private dock was wonderful. We caught quite a few crappie. It was a fun experience.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Athena S.

Oct 10, 2022

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relaxing

Perfect for multiple people even though I was there alone. I had to teach online and the internet was fabulous. Thank you. Having access to the water with a bench to sit and enjoy it was exactly what I wanted. It was serine and lovely. A great stay. I plan on visiting again when I need to get away.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

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