Entire home

Gated Ranch Getaway & Event Venue Near McKinney

Photo gallery for Gated Ranch Getaway & Event Venue Near McKinney

Back patio of the Main House - plenty of seating available and fire pit
The Venue for weddings, corporate events, birthdays, and other large events!
Exterior view of the Main House
View of the Main House
The Venue is in a Barn on the property

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
7 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 20381.6 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Van Alstyne, TX
  • Collin County Courthouse
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Collin College
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Toyota Stadium
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Sherman, TX (PNX-North Texas Regional)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom 2 - Main House

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3 - Main House

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4 - Main House

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5 - Barndominium

1 King Bed

Bedroom 6 - Barndominium

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 7 - Barndominium

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Murphy Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Primary Bedroom 1 - Main House

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 2 - Main House

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 3 - Barndominium

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 4 - Barndominium

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 5 - Barn Venue

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom 6 - Barn Venue

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Primary Bathroom 1 - Main House

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Gated Ranch Getaway & Event Venue Near McKinney

Escape to The Bowen, a sprawling ranch retreat just 23 minutes from McKinney. This 18-acre gated property offers two houses with approximately 4,000 sq ft of indoor living space, perfect for families and groups seeking a serene getaway in the Texas countryside.

The Bowen is ideal for weddings, birthday parties, and corporate retreats. Contact us to plan your special event in this rustic yet elegant setting amidst the natural beauty of our ranch.

Entire property accommodates up to 20 guests

- Main House: 4 bedrooms, 4 baths

- Barndominion: 3 bedrooms, 2 baths

- The Venue barn: 2 half baths, kitchenette with two large fridges, tables, chairs, twinkle lights, and decor. We have an event fee of $1500 for up to 60 guests which includes all of the above, please let us know if we can help host your special event.

Outdoor Spaces
- Large patios with ambient lighting
- Two outdoor fire pits (wood provided)
- Pickleball court
- Large firewood grill for BBQ
- Ample areas for entertainment and events
- Foosball
- Ping pong table

See more of our property here: https://aroundsundownranch.com/

Property manager

Casey Hansen
Premier Host

Languages

English

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
default

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
default

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Event fee of $1500
default

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
No dogs in the Barndominium or near our animals
default

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Open flames are restricted to designated fire pits only, as there are no nearby fire hydrants due to the rural location.
NO: firearms, climbing trees, dogs in the Barndominium, fireworks, candles, cigarette butts.
Please do not feed the animals on the property or go inside the fence. Approaching any animals on the property is at your own risk.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 60
Note from host: Event fee of $1500
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Van Alstyne

Located in Van Alstyne, this holiday home is in a rural area. Sherman Museum and Collin County History Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Eden Hill Farm & Vineyard and Erwin Park Hike & Bike Trail.
Map
Van Alstyne, TX

What's nearby

  • Collin County Courthouse - 22 min drive - 28.7 km
  • Collin College - 24 min drive - 31.0 km
  • Allen Premium Outlets - 30 min drive - 41.0 km
  • Allen Event Center - 31 min drive - 42.2 km
  • Toyota Stadium - 43 min drive - 57.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Spurlock's Malt Shop - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cowboy Club - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Arroyos Mexican Restaurant - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gated Ranch Getaway & Event Venue Near McKinney pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Gated Ranch Getaway & Event Venue Near McKinney?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gated Ranch Getaway & Event Venue Near McKinney?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gated Ranch Getaway & Event Venue Near McKinney located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 25 miles (40 km) of Collin County Courthouse, Collin College and Sherman Museum. Eden Hill Farm & Vineyard and Collin County History Museum are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen H.

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

Wonderful Place!

Our family was attending a wedding in the area. The houses were clean and organized with all necessary amenities. The host was very nice and tended to any needs we had. Thank you so much for sharing your place. Thoroughly enjoyed it!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Granville T.

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

Family Celebration

Great celebration, great hostess (Casey)! Great venue! 5 Star!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mariah C.

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

Beautiful Wedding Weekend

Gorgeous scenery on the ranch, constant communication and quick answers to all our questions, plenty of beds and space for us and wedding party to sleep, everything was clean, almost everything you would need in the kitchen areas. It was so nice to come Thursday, set up Friday, have the wedding on Saturday and clean up Saturday night and finish up Sunday morning. Best decision having our wedding here!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

About the host

Hosted by Casey Hansen

Host profile image

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests