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Duck Inn Lake Palestine Bed & Breakfast
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  • Inn Details

    Duck Inn Lake Palestine is the perfect romantic getaway. It is a two-story brick waterfront guesthouse in the piney woods of East Texas--just south of Tyler. All three rooms are comfortably furnished rooms. Two are situated on the ground floor and there is an upstairs suite. All rooms face south across the lake to capture spectacular sunrises that illuminate a section of the 134 miles of shoreline. Sitting areas on shaded lawns under tall oak trees, on the long pier, or in the covered boathouse, provide perfect places for relaxation, contemplation, and meditation. Lake Palestine is a haven for perching birds and pelicans, waterfowl and woodpeckers, cardinals and kingfishers: Birdwatching is exceptional. Fishing is excellent all year and there are boat-launching facilities,fishing guides and lake tours available. For your convenience, your refrigerator will be stocked with a variety of both hot and cold breakfast items. You and your sweetie can heat up your own breakfast when you want it! Sleep in or wake up at dawn!!

    Innkeeper Information

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English


    Number of Cats: 4

    Number of Dogs: 2

    Features

    Type:

    • Private Home Bed and Breakfast

    Property Noted For:

    • expansive waterviews

    • fishing

    • spacious grounds

    • spectacular sunrises

    • superb birdwatching

    • water sports

    • Excellent views

    • Fitness

    • Gourmet food

    • Honeymoons

    • Nature

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Bath robes

    • Ceiling fans

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • DVD Player

    • In-room internet

    • Desk

    • Fridge

    • Internet Service

    • Microwave

    • Private entrance

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Wi-Fi

    On Site:

    • Amenities Basket

    • CD player

    • Computer

    • Copier

    • Fax Machine

    • Hot tub/whirlpool tub

    • Telephone

    Other Amenities:

    • hairdryer available

    • ironing board available

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  • The Terrace

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $0/$150

    Siesta Suite

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $0/$130

    Garden Patio

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $0/$120

    Parlor

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      2 Twin

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $0/$100

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    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 3 p.m.    Check out: 11 a.m.

    • Deposit amount required: Deposit is one night's rate

    • Cancellations: Refund (less $15 fee) if canceled more than one week prior to arrival. No refund if canceled within one week of arrival if room cannot be rebooked.

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: No

    • Guest pets allowed: No

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Suitable for children: No

    • Childcare provided: No

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Continental Plus

    • Time Served: your own convenience

    • Serving location: Bedroom, Guest room

    Special meal options

    Recipes

    Breakfast-Brunch

    Sunrise Souffle
    Serves: 4
    Prep time: 45 minutes

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  • Location Type

    • Countryside

    • Lakeside

    City

    • Tyler

    • Distance to city: 15 miles

    • Directions to property:
      2 hours east of Dallas on I20. Tyler exit on Hwy 69 to Loop 323. Turn right on Hwy 155s for 14.2 miles. In Coffee City turn right on Pine Street. Duck Inn 1/6 mile on right. 4 hours northeast of Austin on Hwy 79, and 4 hours north of Houston on I45 & Hwy 79 to Palestine, then Hwy 155 north toward Tyler. 6.6 miles north of Frankston, cross bridge and take last turn to left in Coffee City before leaving Henderson County. Duck Inn 1/6 mile on right.

    Airport

    • Dallas, TX (DFW-Dallas-Fort Worth) 90 miles

    • Directions to property:
      East on Loop 635N to I20 (toward Shreveport)to Hwy 69 exit to Tyler. Turn right on Loop 323 in Tyler and turn right at Hwy 155s exit go 14.2 miles south toward Frankston. In Coffee City turn right on Pine Street. Duck Inn 1/6 mile on right.

    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Art Galleries

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Lake

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Canton Trade Days

    • Longview Balloon Race

    • Rusk/Palestine State Railroad

    • Athens Black-Eyed Pea Festival

    • Tyler Rose Gardens

    • Azalea Festival

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Rodeo

    • Vineyard

    • Zoo

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Bird watching

    • Boating

    • Canoeing

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Horseback riding

    • Hunting

    • Kayaking

    • Mountain Bike trails

    • Sailing

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Swimming

    • Water sports

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    Fantastic, relaxing getaway!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    My husband and I have lots of kids and lots of stress. We needed to get away. We found the Duck Inn online and decided to give it a try. We had such a wonderful weekend! The room was so clean, and everything was just right. The towels and sheets were very freshly washed (they actually had the fresh scent of laundry detergent, not the wierd smell of hotel towels), and the sheets were incredibly soft. We were left alone to have a nice, stress free weekend in the hot tub, on the dock, and watching movies in peace and comfort. There was amazing breakfast food in the fridge - we felt at home. Thanks Ann for a wonderful time! L. Hutto

    Had a relaxing and great time!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    Wanted to get away a couple of nights and destress! Everything was very clean, very comfortable, the hot tub was hot and clean. Everything was very much as described! The food was delicious, and we pretty much finished it all off! Met Ann just for a minute when she came out to check to see if we needed anything, which we didn't, because it had been taken care of. Thanks Ann! We enjoyed the room, the balcony, the view, and the treats/food, and the privacy... We'll be back some day!

    Pretty room, some nice features, lacking in others

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    We stayed in the Safari room for one night. The decor cute and you could tell a lot of thought went into the decorations. The rooms were very clean and had an overall nice presentation. The bed was really high (steps were inlcuded), but it was too hard for my taste. My husband felt the same, but it might be perfect for others. The towels were large, soft and fluffy. The jacuzzi was wonderful. The morning was beautiful and relaxing sitting outside with a cup of coffee, listening to the birds chirp. Now for the areas that were just so-so. We told Ann that we would be arriving late, so she said she would leave the room unlocked and key inside. We arrived at 7pm, and she left a sheet with instructions. No problem, but we never met Ann, never saw her, never spoke with her upon or after arrival. Maybe she was offering privacy, but part of the BB experience is meeting the owners. The patio had no lights. It was pitch black when we arrived and it wasn't very romantic sitting in the jacuzzi in the dark. The jacuzzi was nice, but the atmosphere itself was not. We have stayed at many BB's,and breakfast here was lacking. We found 2 yogurts (they were good), 2 frozen hot pocket sausage breakfast sandwiches, 2 packaged bear claws and something on a plate that had ham in it.We read the guest book and almost everyone raved on the breakfast, we wondered if this was the same operation. Needless to say, we went out to breakfast. No hairdryer. After the breakfast issue, I was just too annoyed to ask for one. So, I let my hair air dry and we left earlier than checkout time. Overall, it was a nice, clean room overlooking the lake with a very relaxing jacuzzi tub. It wasn't a bad experience, but I don't that we would return at the asking price. I think not meeting the owners hurt, because that helps their guests connect with them and the property.

    Innkeeper Response
    Both my website and the listing here reflect that breakfast is not prepared and served. I changed my breakfast arrangements for personal reasons. It is difficult to meet and talk to quests because they all come and go at different times and yes, I try to respect their privacy while in their rooms. The "thing" on the plate was a homemade ham, egg and cheese calzone they might have liked it if they tryed it. There wer also pigs in a blanket that were uneaten. I just stocked a refrigerator for guests staying more than one night. It consisted of quiche, breakfast sandwiches, a breakfast bowl, calaches, yogart, fruit, bagels, cinamon bread and cream cheese raspberry croisants. I try to have variety. Many people enjoy the freedom of eating in privacy on their own time. As far as other the other complaints, I am already working to make changes. I was already planning to remove the wall in the room to accomodate a new king size bed. Most people use the candles on the patio, but I will put in a light. I avoided it in the past because it draws so many insects. There is soft lighting in the flowerbeds but..if you want to be on display...alright. I will buy blowdryers. It's never been an issue before. I believe the price is in line with a lakefront view and private hot tub, with or without food.

    - Ann (innkeeper)

    What a wonderful stay!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    My husband and I stayed at the Duck Inn because we needed some stress free time to reconnect. He likes to fish and I don't, so he fished off the boat house deck while I watched him from the balcony hot tub. The place was beautiful, comfortabe and completely relaxing. I can't wait to come back!

    Wonderful Stay

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    We had only 24 hours, went on our harley, we got there and the room was perfect, a wonderful bottle of wine waited for us and a home made cake! Dinner was on time and amazing! The owner even went as far as going out to get us a second bottle of the wine she selected. The view was amazing, the hot tub wonderful after a day on the bike. A great breakfast got us ready to get back out! I can't wait to come back, one of our favorites, if not THE one!

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