What a hidden gem!!!! We were looking for an overnight spot on our way to Arkansas and stumbled…read moreacross it. Wishing we could have stayed longer! Awesome couple greeting is making sure we found everything OK and got into our spot. Got here early to meet us. Made you feel so welcome. Thank you for a wonderful stay, we'll be back when we can stay longer!!

Found this place while planning a weekend fishing trip at Lake Naconiche with some co-workers. All…read moreI can say is I'll definitely be heading back there in the future. One thing I love about this place is it's less than 10 minutes from Lake Naconiche. (That lake is a bass fisherman's dream) This place has great cabins and numerous RV spots. There's also a nice pond (mini-lake actually) on the premises where you can fish, kayak, and swim. It's stocked with Largemouth, Crappie, Bluegill and Catfish. It's a strict C&R pond. The cabin we stayed in will house a small family comfortably. The cabins come with fully functioning kitchens (with dishes and cookware) and are kept cool in the summer with multiple air conditioners. Renee (one of the owners) is always available to answer questions or provide you with help to insure your stay is as enjoyable as possible. If you're looking to getaway for the weekend, this is the place to stay. You'll enjoy the comfort and great scenery.

Loveddddd my night at The Ranch!! The room was so cute, the owners are incredibly friendly, the…read morebreakfast was scrumptious, and my dog loved walking around the grounds (on leash, of course). If I'm ever in Palestine, I will definitely stay at The Ranch!

Very unique B & B. Friendly owners and good food. We visit every year. A perfect place to relax…read morefor the entire day.

This is my first time at this amazing resort, and I am already looking forward to my next visit…read more Lisa at check-in was extremely helpful and genuinely happy to see you. The cabins are clean and well furnished with a full kitchen. The grounds are very well kept and beautiful. Butch the owner of Purple Peacock, is a great host. Also happy to see you, and extremely helpful. He even went out of his way purchasing a new BBQ grill for us to use. The Bird Cage is a great place to meet and mingle with other guests and have fun. I can say this wasn't one of the most positive and welcoming clothing optional resorts I have been to. Thank you Butch & and Lisa. I am looking forward to seeing you next time. CHEERS, David

Clothing optional resort just outside Palestine TX. I went here to visit a friend of mine who…read moresometimes lives there months at a time. I got to spend three weeks here and it was the absolute BEST TIME of my life. I wish I could come back here as often as I could. And as a single female I feel totally comfortable in this environment. Everybody made me feel so welcome! I would call this place home if I could.

We are fortunate to have friends who own a very special lakehouse in Holly Lake Ranch, a gated…read morecommunity on 3000 acres in Wood County, Texas. When we visit them, we do not spend much time on the lake because we like to stare at it while sitting in their big swing sipping Prosecco. There are cranes, feral hogs, deer, unique birds and other wildlife in this part of Texas. Should I mention we heard banjos playing in the pines...? The "Ranch" development offers a golf course, restaurant, tennis courts, miniature golf and boating. Lush dogwoods were in bloom when we were there recently, along with beautiful wildflowers and tall pines. I think when I die, heaven will look like Holly Lake Ranch.

We love our vacation stays at Holly Lake Resort. The units are comfortably pleasant. This year…read more(2017) changes were made via Holiday Inn. No pool pass required, towel exchange is $8, but there is guest laundry at no cost. If you are a Silverleaf member having Presidential and up...you can request your day of check out for noon, if not it is 9am. Changing over systems leaves the new staff of no knowledge on Silverleaf Members, so you might have to enlighten them, so they can look it up and learn something new Above all, no complaints here! We enjoyed our stay!

I am not sure if this is run by Holiday Inn anymore, but I stayed here during fourth of July 2026…read moreand it was a great choice. I knocked one star only because there was a couple things that need to be touched up in our cabin. 1) One of the drawers in the bedroom were completely broken, 2) the pipe that supplied the water to the shower was corroded at the bathtub connection, and 3) the mirrors... IYKYK. Other than that, my friends and I are coming back. It has SO many activities for family's. The customer service also treated me and my friends like family. so much kindness and patience with city people. See you again soon.

I loved the villages resort. We felt like we were camping, but with an amazing jacuzzi in our room…read more We ate at great restaurant in the office while playing pool, and chess with the giant B pieces.

I stayed here (in the North location) during fourth of July 2026 and it was a great choice. I…read moreknocked one star only because there was a couple things that need to be touched up in our cabin. 1) One of the drawers in the bedroom were completely broken, 2) the pipe that supplied the water to the shower was corroded at the bathtub connection, and 3) the bathroom mirrors... IYKYK. Other than that, my friends and I are coming back. It has SO many activities for family's (in North location). The customer service also treated me and my friends like family. So much kindness and patience with city people. We cooked all of our own food, so I have not opinion on the food that maybe supplied onsite, but the cabins, go try them out.

When our vacation plans changed last minute, we ended up getting to the lake earlier than…read moreanticipated. Micah was able to get us set up with a last minute boat rental. Micah and the rest of the staff were very welcoming and made us feel at home while we waited for the boat. We had an Airbnb booked not too far from the resort but we ended up spending a majority of our time at the resort. Both Karaoke Friday night and live music on Saturday were a blast. Very relaxing and laid back atmosphere. We will definitely be back and this time we will book our stay at there as well.

This was our second time staying here and we absolutely love it! We stayed at the Allen house which…read moreis right on the swim cove. We rented a John boat with a trolling motor so my guys could fish whenever they wanted. The paddleboards and kayaks are free and you can use them whenever you want. The house was very clean and well organized when we arrived. We had zero issues with checking in or out--very smooth process. The escape room was fun and a good way to get out of the sun. We mostly just relaxed by the big lake and just soaked it all in. If you want a real East Texas getaway--Deer Lake is the place!!

We met our daughters there and an amazing full day of fun on the atv's.. we went into Mt. Vernon…read moreand enjoyed the The Chophouse and lovely square. A total package of fun and relaxation.... The dee are a very big part of the adventure and we saw an armadillo that was alive and right side up!!

We had a great stay at Tall Timbers Retreat. Owners were very responsive. Would highly recommend!read more

We needed accommodations for lots of family coming into town from all over the world. Blake…read moresuggested Red Bud Cabin at Tall Timbers Resort. This place was great! Everyone loved the Rustic atmosphere. The kitchen is roomy, with a large dining area & family den where everyone could gather and visit. There are two bedrooms downstairs, one with a queen bed (the grandmothers took that one), one with four twin beds and a bunk bed, so six family members could comfortably sleep there. There is also a large bathroom with big mirrors & two sinks, so everyone could get ready for our event. Upstairs has a long dormitory style room with six twin beds & a couch. There is also a large closet, bathroom, and washer & dryer. The place was perfect! Our family from Missouri, Illinois, Texas & South Africa was enchanted with the tall pine trees, the friendly cats, dogs, and horses on the property. You just need to bring food if you plan to cook in the cabin, and toiletries, as none are provided. Don't forget salt & pepper like we did, but if you do, there is a convenience store at FM1275 & Loop 224 that has everything!

The service was great. The place was clean. The tea was amazing. Great atmosphere. Has tables away…read morefrom the bar for more of a family atmosphere. Also has dining outside where you can see and feed the ducks. The owner came to the table and treated me. Made me feel welcome. The windows allow you to see lake Tyler and all of its beauty while have dinner. Several TVs to watch if you so choose. As far as the food goes, it was out of this world good. I ordered the lemon pepper chicken on rice with mashed potatoes and French fries. I tried my best to finish my whole plate but it was too much. And it was all very well seasoned and super tasty. I will be recommending this restaurant to others and I will be taking my family the next time I go. I can't wait.

We visit for Saturday morning breakfast when in the area. The food is consistently good…read more Not sure when current owners took over, but they have made many really good changes to,the resort, including upgrading the grill, cleaning up the boat storage, and making the campground more visitor-friendly. They have boat ramps and over-water fuel pump. This is a nice spot on Lake Tyler.

The food is great and the service is great. The price of the food is great. I will put this place…read moreon my regular stops to eat. Plain and simple,,, try it. Nothing fancy, but worth the drive. The catfish is seasoned just right. Crispy on the outside, moist and flaky on the inside. The Rib eye steak was excellent

Been there several times. The food and service have always been great. Catfish is delicious. Had…read morethe appetizer sampler and it was great to. Good selection of food at reasonable prices.