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Historic House, modern amenities and large front porch, short walk downtown

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Mineola, TX
  • Mineola Nature Preserve on the Sabine River
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Mineola Nature Preserve
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Lake Fork
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Tyler, TX (TYR-Pounds Regional)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

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About this property

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. We are just a short drive to First Monday in Canton.

Property manager

Renee Smith
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Mineola

Mineola is home to this holiday home. Mineola Historical Museum and Mineola Railroad Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Grand Oaks Vineyard & Winery and Garden Valley Golf Resort. Texas Rose Horse Park and Hawkins City Park And Pavilion are also worth visiting.
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Mineola, TX

What's nearby

  • Mineola Railroad Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Mineola Nature Preserve on the Sabine River - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Mineola Nature Preserve - 8 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Lake Fork - 27 min drive - 21.7 km
  • Texas Rose Horse Park - 37 min drive - 26.4 km

Getting around

  • Mineola Station - 8 min walk
  • Tyler, TX (TYR-Pounds Regional) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Cafe U - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic House, modern amenities and large front porch, short walk downtown pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

Where is Historic House, modern amenities and large front porch, short walk downtown located?

Situated in Mineola, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Mineola Historical Museum and Mineola Railroad Museum. Mineola Nature Preserve on the Sabine River is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away. Mineola Station is 8 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

5/5 would stay again

Its a very cute and cozy place.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic

Had a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

About the host

Hosted by Renee Smith

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Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests