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Deck, Grill & Yard: Pet-Friendly Van Alstyne Gem!

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Van Alstyne Vacation Rental | 2BR | 1BA | Step-Free Access | 1,345 Sq Ft
Screened Porch | Outdoor Dining Area | Exercise Machine
Living Room | Free WiFi | Gas Fireplace | Smart TV | Queen Sleeper Sofa
Living area
Dining Room | Pet Friendly w/ Fee | Outdoor Entertainment Area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7125.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Van Alstyne, Texas
  • Collin County Courthouse
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Collin College
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Toyota Stadium
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Sherman, TX (PNX-North Texas Regional)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Additional Sleeping (Living Room)

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Deck, Grill & Yard: Pet-Friendly Van Alstyne Gem!

Located on 16 Acres | Outdoor Entertainment Area | Steps to Primrose Hill Wedding & Events

Designed for travelers looking to relax and unplug, ‘Blue Cottage on Majestic Acres Ranch' offers a peaceful setting for your Van Alstyne getaway. Work out on the screened porch, then fire up the grill for a memorable BBQ. Though you may feel worlds away, this 2-bedroom, 1-bath vacation rental is close to Dallas, vineyards, and state parks. It's perfect for warm-weather adventures at your own pace!

-- THE PROPERTY --

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom 1: 1 king bed
- Bedroom 2: 1 twin/full bunk bed
- Living Room: 1 queen sleeper sofa

INDOOR LIVING
- Smart TV
- Gas fireplace
- DIning table
- Laptop-friendly workspace

OUTDOOR LIVING
- Screened-in porch w/ lounge seating
- Outdoor dining area
- Rocking chairs & exercise equipment, gazebo w/ swing bench
- Charcoal & gas grills
- Hammock, horseshoes
- Farm animals on-site

KITCHEN
- Refrigerator, stove/oven, microwave
- Drip coffee maker, blender fish fryer
- George Forman grill, toaster, waffle maker
- Cooking basics, dishware/flatware

GENERAL
- Free WiFi (1,000 Mbps)
- Central A/C & heating, ceiling fans
- Washer/dryer
- Linens & towels, trash bags & paper towels
- Complimentary toiletries, hangers

FAQ
- 2 exterior security cameras (outward facing)

ACCESSIBILITY
- Single-story home, step-free access via ramps

PARKING
- Driveway (2 vehicles)
- Trailer parking available on-site

ADDT’L ACCOMMODATIONS
- An additional property is available on-site with a separate nightly rate. If you would like to reserve both rentals, please inquire for more information prior to booking

-- THE LOCATION --

- 15 miles to The Bridges Golf Club
- 24 miles to Sister Grove Park
- 25 miles to Erwin Park & Historic Downtown McKinney
- 29 miles to Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary
- 54 miles to Klyde Warren Park & Dallas Museum of Art
- 26 miles to McKinney National Airport, 57 miles to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $75 fee (+ fees & taxes, 2 pets maximum)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings without owner permission
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required at check-in

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Your safety matters. This property features 2 exterior security cameras. Camera 1 faces towards the front gate. Camera 2 is on the back of the house and faces the deck. The cameras are outward facing and do not look into interior spaces. The cameras record video and sound when activated by motion and will be on during the duration of your stay
- There is another bookable vacation rental on-site; other travelers may be present during your stay
- This single-story home offers step-free access via ramps

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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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
A maximum of 2 pets are allowed.
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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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Van Alstyne

Van Alstyne is home to this cottage. Sam Rayburn House Museum and Chestnut Square Historic Village are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Red River and Myers Park and Event Center. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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Van Alstyne, Texas

What's nearby

  • Collin County Courthouse - 25 min drive - 33.4 km
  • Collin College - 27 min drive - 35.6 km
  • Allen Premium Outlets - 33 min drive - 45.6 km
  • Allen Event Center - 34 min drive - 46.8 km
  • Toyota Stadium - 46 min drive - 61.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Arroyos Mexican Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Buck Snort BBQ - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Gar Hole - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Whistle Stop Cafe - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Deck, Grill & Yard: Pet-Friendly Van Alstyne Gem! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Deck, Grill & Yard: Pet-Friendly Van Alstyne Gem!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Deck, Grill & Yard: Pet-Friendly Van Alstyne Gem!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Deck, Grill & Yard: Pet-Friendly Van Alstyne Gem! located?

Situated in Van Alstyne, this cottage is within 25 miles (40 km) of Austin College, Collin County Courthouse and Oak Hollow Golf Course. Collin College and Princeton Dog Park are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stacey P.

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

Enjoyed the Porch and Host

Our host was very accommodating and easy to communicate with. We loved spending our time on the screened in porch relaxing, visiting, having meals. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Katie N.

Liked: Check-in, communication

House and property need attention

Owner was easy to contact, and answered any questions quickly. The house has all new appliances, but the house needs leveling and updating. The gas heating and stove was not working at time of rental but the owner let us know the morning of arrival and provided heaters. The floor is every uneven and items roll off counters. The grounds have random tarp sheds (right next to the house), and the animals are in need of attention, especially a farrier. There is also a horse skeleton in view from the house. to the to house)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walter D.

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

Great Place

Nice and quiet, secure location, perfect all the way around
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracey C.

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

Great House and property!

My stay was exceptional. Nice house plenty of property for kids to run off eexcess energy. Host was exceptional!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Casey

It was awsome

Got there it was clean. And comfortable would highly recommend

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

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

Excellent host, excellent stay!

Had a wonderful Christmas holiday. The property is as described. The location is peaceful and relaxing. Awesome outdoor seating. The host is immensely kind and communicates quickly! We will be returning. :)
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Kimani

Great stay, Very nice Host

We enjoyed ourselves at Majestic Acres. This was a good way for us to unwind from working all week in the city. There was wifi here which is a must for the kids Ipads. Our kids woke up early to enjoy the horses and cows. We hiked around the large property. It was very clean with nice furniture and a large bathroom. There was a large covered porch with a great view of the nice covered and uncovered decking. We used the BBQ grills to cook while enjoying the beautiful weekend. There was plenty of room for parking for my parents and brother to visit and enjoy the BBQ with us. The decking is quite large and could accommodate a nice outdoor party for a future stay. We will return again and hopefully bring more friends to enjoy this place with us. I recommend this property to anyone looking to enjoy the outdoors with the comfort and safety of a nice home.

6/10 Okay

Joleen M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

A mixed bag

My family stayed at this house to attend a wedding nearby. The location was serene. The property itself is poorly maintained, with trash and tools strewn about the yard. The horses in adjacent pasture showed physical signs of neglect (one had a festering wound behind the ear, from a bridle that was ill fitted, put on wrong, and clearly left on the animal for far too long). The house itself was nice enough, and clean enough, but by no means spotless. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen stocked with adequate cookware. The water is very soft, and the Brita filtration system for drinking water looked about 30 years old, and tasted as if filters had never been replaced. The host was accessible (by phone), very friendly, responsive to our questions and needs. Overall, we had a fine stay, as we spent most of our days away from this property, visiting family. I would not recommend this location to people who hope to hang out on the property and enjoy the outdoors. This is a nice house for a family to stay in, if you’ve got activities elsewhere during the day. Very comfortable beds. I would consider staying here again if needed, but hope that the property is cleaned up (rats outside!) and the horses cared for properly.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Wonderful Host - Wonderful Stay!

We had a fantastic stay at Majestic Acres Ranch. We were able to unplug and enjoy the scenery and wildlife. My kids loved the cows and horses on the property. The hiking trails on the property were great also. Wifi worked very well. The property is located perfectly, you have privacy and yet aren't too far away from town. The host communicates quickly and is very polite and kind. I highly recommend this property for anyone looking to get away from the city and relax.

About the host

Hosted by Evolve

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Languages:

English, French, German, Spanish