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Beautiful Durning House Cottage

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Exterior
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Living area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Van Alstyne, TX
  • Collin County Courthouse
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Collin College
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Toyota Stadium
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Sherman, TX (PNX-North Texas Regional)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Beautiful Durning House Cottage

This adorable cottage is nestled in the trees and has an inviting front porch waiting for you and your guest. 2 blocks from downtown Van Alstyne where you can shop at adorable boutiques and dine at the great restaurants. There’s even live music sometimes on the square along with the farmers market.

Property manager

Leah Bain

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

No pets 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 deadlock

About the area

Van Alstyne

Located in Van Alstyne, this holiday home is in the city centre. Eden Hill Farm & Vineyard and Erwin Park Hike & Bike Trail are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Myers Park and Event Center and Old Celina Park. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing and winery tours.
Map
Van Alstyne, TX

What's nearby

  • Collin County Courthouse - 16 min drive - 23.1 km
  • Collin College - 16 min drive - 25.3 km
  • Allen Premium Outlets - 23 min drive - 35.4 km
  • Myers Park and Event Center - 27 min drive - 35.9 km
  • Toyota Stadium - 36 min drive - 51.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Sunview Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Spurlock's Malt Shop - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Durning House Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Durning House Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Durning House Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Durning House Cottage located?

Located in the heart of Van Alstyne, this holiday home is within 20 miles (32 km) of Collin County Courthouse, Collin College and Sherman Museum. Eden Hill Farm & Vineyard and Chestnut Square Historic Village are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

8.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pat G.

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

150th town birthday

Came for town's 150th birthday. Lots changed,; lot's hasn't. Enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlie R.

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

Cozy. Perfect

We just wanted to get out of Dallas for the weekend. The local festival venue is walking distance. Great overnight/weekend getaway.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication, location

Did not stay our second night

Neighborhood was sketchy.Floor was nowhere near level and leaned in multiple directions.The couch has a piece of wood or something in the middle & when I went to sit next to my wife I nearly broke my tailbone.The bed is too small for 2 people to sleep on their back so my wife ended up sleeping on the couch.The toilet was leaking from underneath.I hate wasting money but we choose to book a hotel for our second night rather than stay at this cottage that we had already paid for.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We were in Van Alstyne for a wedding and the place was perfect. Very clean, cute. Full size appliances. The host was very accommodating and hospitable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Earl B.

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

Romantic Reconnection

I had a class in Anna, Tx about 5 minutes from Van Alstyne and found this listing. It was reasonably priced and after some research the town looked quite charming. I invited my girlfriend to come with me and she accepted. This is a charming little cottage with an open floor plan. It has a very comfortable bed, living area with futon, dining/kitchen area with an oven/range, microwave, full size refrigerator and even a Keurig with lots of coffee. It has full pots, pans, and dishes. Each area is spacious and we never felt cramped. The weekend was frigid, 13 degrees in the morning and low to mid 30s during the day. There is an electric heater in the fireplace that was warm and romantic. A central heater for the cottage, and an electric space heater that we could put in the bathroom. It was very romantic and we had a wonderful time. Communication with the Host was fairly straight forward via text and email. Now for the hard parts.... The space heater caused the breaker to blow and we had to find it outside. The shower only had all hot or all cold water so we were unable to use the shower. Heavy scale came out of the cold tap on the luxurious tub, it's really nice and romantic, so we had to get cold water from the sink to take a bath. This is really a lovely place and we truly had a good time beside the setbacks. If the utilities get straightened out I would come back here in a heartbeat. Val Alstyne is a wonderful setting with lots of romantic adventures.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Barry J.

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

Spartan Studio

This property won't win any awards for luxury, but it was ok for what we needed (a place for us to crash in the evenings after my kids attended day camp at the nearby YMCA Camp). It's one room--about the size of a two car garage with on corner sectioned off for the bathroom. Fixtures and appliances are showing their age, but serviceable. The two window unit A/Cs were adequate for the 85° June days, but I have my doubts whether they would do for 100° in August. The main bed is a full size with a memory foam mattress--some people love 'em; me not so much. The second bed is a fold down futon contraption. My 15 yo son reported it as not terribly comfy. The shower is one of those plexiglass one-piece corner things and pretty tight for anyone plus-sized. One warning: the floor throughout is a wood-grained vinyl that is VERY slippery when wet. Host: a bath rug will probably save you a lawsuit someday. All-in-all, it was ok, especially at the price, but pretty far from "beautiful" unless a dorm room is your idea of beauty. On the plus side, the host was pretty responsive (by email, anyway, she did not answer telephone calls). We reached out to her when the power went out. Within an hour she had gotten back to us to tell us that the power was out throughout town and she even called the power company and got an estimate as to when it would be back on. Thoughtful items: a variety of travel soaps and shampoos, plenty of utensils and a generous selection of Keurig coffees.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy E.

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

Quaint and comfy

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Byron M.

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

It was great hassle free

Attended a wedding venue near by stayed in this prefect little cottage, very cozy and quite.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Charles W.

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

Van Alstyne cottage

The cottage was close to family, so Thanksgiving was made easy, which was our prime consideration. One problem we encountered was that the oven/cooktop did not work for us. We managed without, but you ought to check that!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Cottage was cute!

All that was missing was the lake! Cozy cottage, best for two guests.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen F.

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

Great getaway !!

Lovely little bungalow ! Very comfortable! Quiet and clean!! We really enjoyed our stay! Thank u so much!! Kathleen Freking
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brenda W., Houston, USA

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

Lovely! Great location!

I loved this little cottage. It was clean, nice and very convenient. The host was wonderful and very responsive. I would definitely recommend. Thank you!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

About the host

Hosted by Leah Bain

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Why they chose this property

The property is close to so many amenities that everyone can enjoy!

What makes this property unique

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Languages:

English