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 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!

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.

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.

This resort was amazing! It has everything for you and your family to enjoy trip filled with fun…read moreand relaxation. I loved all the amenities and games they offer included in your stay, miniature golf, shuffle board tennis, and so much more. We also did horseback riding rented a boat and went to the water part which all were priced reasonably. I thought it was neat that they offered more of an outdoor stay feeling in some cabins surrounded by beautiful trees or more upscale in the beach club or at the harbor. We stayed at the beach club and really enjoyed the pool there. It was easy to get around and navigate as long as you explore in your car when you first get there with the map they provided. I would say my only issue with the entire stay was at check-in. The front desk staff can definitely be more friendly alone with the activities staff. Most of them were young girls that need additional training in customer service, some of them had attitudes. The mask restriction needs to end! People are on vacation and those that are uncomfortable can stay home or wear one on their own account. The order has been lifted it is not the resort's place to force their guests, who are paying to be there to wear a mask when the mandate has been lifted. Kelli the resort manager was excellent and is doing an amazing job! She was welcoming, kind and professional. In addition the pool staff was fantastic, the spa was not heating so I called the desk and Jonh Wade was there in under 15 minutes and fixed it for us. That was impressive considering how large the resort is, not only that is was very friendly and professional and organized.

I have stayed here on several occasions and can say it is a friendly place and has a really good…read moreatmosphere. The RV sites are very adequate for the location and the access to a boat ramp and dock is great. I have read some of the negative reviews and can honestly say that they are over blown in my opinion. But everyone is entitled to that. I will continue to stay here in the future and will recommend it to anyone asking.

Two stars for the live music and convenience of being able to drive the boat over, but they food is…read morenot good. Staff is kind but I have given this place 3 chances food wise and I do not think I will be back. For portion sizes and quality I would say it's overpriced. Also just down right disappointed in the food each time. Want a grilled cheese? Don't bother. They can't even let the cheese melt to the bread. It looks like two pieces of toast with a slice of cheese in the middle, and if you open the "sandwich" the cheese will fall right off. Supreme nachos? Not bad but I've had better at a hs concession stand. Side of ranch is .75 and comes in the smallest container and it came out either fully frozen or partially frozen on two occasions. Fries have come out cold multiple times. The queso tastes good but for the price the portion sizes suck. I have come in on a slow day, a medium ish day and a busy day, and EACH time the food takes 40+ minutes to come out and they blame it on them being busy. That excuse might work for the busy night, but you cannot you being busy as the excuse for the poor quality of food and timely service on the other two. At this point a food inspector needs to come by and ensure they are storing food properly and cooking the food to its proper temperature/ keeping it in a warming area before someone gets sick for the lack of consistency. If you're okay with food microwaved to be reheated and overpaying then this place is okay, but it could be better.

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!!

I went for my 60th Birthday had a blast. The Texas Star cabin was very nice! Went fishing, Riding…read moreRazers, paddel boating. I didn't like the idea you have to pay $35 a day per pet for a pet fee and $35 per day to bring my own Razer. But the place is great and a lot to do.

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.