The Cottage at Homestead Farms Bed and Breakfast is Now Available - From Only $119 Per night! Complete the inquiry form below or call Vic at (214) 728-6963.
Homestead Cottage nestled in the woods on 58 acre East Texas Homestead Farms.
We have been overwhelmed with response since opening the Cottage for rentals! Guest reviews highlight the peaceful surroundings, comfortable accomodations and our breakfast fixings.
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Carefully restored over 18 months, "The Cottage" is reminiscent of turn of the century agricultural structures originally found throughout the South. Located in Mineola Texas, the cottage is very comfortable and unique containing period correct artifacts, furniture and art. From the massive oak framing, to the tongue and groove walls, beadboard ceilings and variety of pine hardwood flooring, this structure was built to stand the test of time. The builder and former owner was one of the first individuals to ever sketch and document the plant and animal life as well as the topographical features in this part of East Texas and at a time when the area was growing and changing rapidly. A naturalist and rancher, this 58 acre retreat was his "Walden". Homestead Cottage housed his woodworking shop and the upstairs loft was his study where he filed his naturalist diaries and records going back to the 30's. He also was the original recycler and would store items collected from decades of salvaging and recylcling in the many outbuildings of the Homestead. The renovation, which was started in early 2009, attempted to use as many of these materials as possible to retain the character of the structure and continue to reflect the spirit of the original builder. If you like to cook you will love our country Kitchen! Modern amenities have been added to the house to provide guests with a comfortable stay, including a full kitchen, modern bathroom and central heat and air, but the house retains its early agricultural and naturalist roots. A new lake has been recently constructed which will create a large water feature that will wrap around the Cottage once filled. Ranch raised beef, free range eggs and area fruits and vegetables may be added to a stay to give our guests both the sights and tastes of East Texas. Click here for blog articles and links on the property and former owner. See rate information below
Call Vic at 214 728-6963 for more information. Click Here to read our reviews.
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Carefully restored over 18 months, "The Cottage" is reminiscent of turn of the century agricultural structures originally found throughout the South. Located in Mineola Texas, the cottage is very comfortable and unique containing period correct artifacts, furniture and art. From the massive oak framing, to the tongue and groove walls, beadboard ceilings and variety of pine hardwood flooring, this structure was built to stand the test of time. The builder and former owner was one of the first individuals to ever sketch and document the plant and animal life as well as the topographical features in this part of East Texas and at a time when the area was growing and changing rapidly. A naturalist and rancher, this 58 acre retreat was his "Walden". Homestead Cottage housed his woodworking shop and the upstairs loft was his study where he filed his naturalist diaries and records going back to the 30's. He also was the original recycler and would store items collected from decades of salvaging and recylcling in the many outbuildings of the Homestead. The renovation, which was started in early 2009, attempted to use as many of these materials as possible to retain the character of the structure and continue to reflect the spirit of the original builder. If you like to cook you will love our country Kitchen! Modern amenities have been added to the house to provide guests with a comfortable stay, including a full kitchen, modern bathroom and central heat and air, but the house retains its early agricultural and naturalist roots. A new lake has been recently constructed which will create a large water feature that will wrap around the Cottage once filled. Ranch raised beef, free range eggs and area fruits and vegetables may be added to a stay to give our guests both the sights and tastes of East Texas. Click here for blog articles and links on the property and former owner. See rate information below
Call Vic at 214 728-6963 for more information. Click Here to read our reviews.
 The Master Bedroom has planked hardwood walls, beadboard ceilings, pine flooring and vintage lighting.  The quaint kitchen has beadboard walls and ceilings with pine hardwood floors and decorated with agricultural artifacts. |
 Large den with comfortable furnishings and 360 views of woods and pastures. New lake is filling and will eventually provide a water view.  Screen porch off the main bedroom overlooks the woods and lake site. Constructed utilizing 3' x 10' solid oak timbers reclaimed from a century old Wood county building. |
 You'll love Homestead Farms country kitchen. It is like stepping back 60 years in time. Every detail of the cottage has history! Great views of the Homestead out the windows. |
RATESRates include Lodgings for 1-4 persons. The Cottage is located in Mineola, TX and has a queen master bedroom and 2 twin beds upstairs in the loft that also has an adjacent small den area. (The loft stairs are a bit steep and while all are welcome, the loft may not be appropriate for some visitors.)
Rentals may include "make your own" breakfast for $10 additional per person per night. The inn keeper attempts to provide breakfast items with ingredients from within a 100 mile area. (free range eggs, fruits, etc) Ranch raised beef for lunch or dinner is available by request for an additional per person fee. "Make-your-own" breakfast includes coffee, juice, free-range eggs, country Ham or bacon, biscuits or muffins and fruit plus snacks. WEEKDAYS: Monday - Thursday $119 per night WEEKENDS: Fridays, Saturdays $129 per night FIRST MONDAY in CANTON & HOLIDAY WEEKENDS $139 per night With Breakfast add $10 per person per night. Contact Vic Savelli at (214) 728-6963 or email vic@blackherefords.com for reservations or more information. Use the form to the left to send us an e-mail to check available dates. We'll get right back to you! 
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 Bathroom with shower is all brand new. |
 Twin beds up in the loft with a bonus sitting area.  The Cottage is "Bright and Cheerful" |
Stairs to loft.
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 Decades old outbuildings add to the experience of being at Homestead Farms |
Welcome to The Cottage at Homestead Farms!
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One of our favorite features, private screened porch off the Master Bedroom is great for morning coffee and a rustic outdoor living space.
From Sunup to Sundown, The Cottage at East Texas Homestead Farms offers comfort, relaxation and beautiful scenery.
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Ponds and Lakes at East Texas Homestead Farms
Our West pasture pond is open for fishing on a catch and release basis.
East Texas Homestead Farms has 3 ponds on it. The first one is in the West pasture and is roughly 1/3 acre. Guests are welcome to try their luck on a catch and release basis. This pond is stocked with large Bluegill, so we recommend using worms with a bobber or small spinners. We had one surprised guest catch a 5 pound bass in this pond, so you never know! It has been stocked with large common and Coppernose Bluegill and redear sunfish and a few catfish to keep the bluegill in check.
The second pond is the one to the left of the driveway bridge as you arrive at the cottage. This pond was recently rennovated and at 10 feet deep is much deeper than it looks. This pond is about to be stocked with Tilapia for weed control and we will add catfish later in 2013.
The 3rd lake (pictures below) is the newest and largest and is the next one downstream from the second pond. This will eventually wrap around the cottage and recently has been filling from our spring rains. Eventually the Cottage will be "lakeside". We aspire for this pond to be a trophy Bluegill and Redear sunfish lake. We are not introducing bass into this particular pond and will add Hybrid Striped Bass later in the year mainly to control the bluegill population once the pond is full.
The second pond is the one to the left of the driveway bridge as you arrive at the cottage. This pond was recently rennovated and at 10 feet deep is much deeper than it looks. This pond is about to be stocked with Tilapia for weed control and we will add catfish later in 2013.
The 3rd lake (pictures below) is the newest and largest and is the next one downstream from the second pond. This will eventually wrap around the cottage and recently has been filling from our spring rains. Eventually the Cottage will be "lakeside". We aspire for this pond to be a trophy Bluegill and Redear sunfish lake. We are not introducing bass into this particular pond and will add Hybrid Striped Bass later in the year mainly to control the bluegill population once the pond is full.
Looking West towards the cottage from the dam crest.
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Cutting in the syphon tube drain.
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Picture taken from the top of the dam following heavy rains. Pond has come down since then.
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Our Yellow Lab checking out the new lake in a pool from near the Cottage.
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From mudhole to lake to mudhole!
We had waited patiently for our new lake to fill and were thrilled to see it come up from the 2012 spring rains. But then, unfortunately, our new lake failed to seal and the water level fell substantially. In late January of 2013 our contractor returned and enlarged and sealed the leak we found near the basin and now are awaiting and praying for rain to fill it up again. We are carefully planning a stocking regiment and eventually will allow fishing in the new pond. Please do not introduce any fish of any kind into any of our ponds or lakes. And please practice catch and release on all Homestead Farms bodies of water.
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