[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Beautiful Durning House Cottage Vacation home in Van Alstyne with kitchen and jetted bathtub ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68210000/68203200/68203180/e4499690.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68210000/68203200/68203180/8200c2cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68210000/68203200/68203180/69790a76.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68210000/68203200/68203180/e2891954.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68210000/68203200/68203180/2ee961ab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled among the trees, this charming cottage beckons you to relax on its inviting front porch. Just 2 blocks away from downtown Van Alstyne, explore the local boutiques and restaurants that line the square. 8.8 Excellent ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Barbecue grill - Air conditioning - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### 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 amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Jetted bathtub - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Porch ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city center ### Things to do - Casino nearby - Golfing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110940000/110937900/110937899/28cc8cb4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming French-Inspired Lakefront Cottage |Acres of Serenity and Scenic Beauty Perfect Getaway Van Alstyne - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 23 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=110937899&PinnedHotelID=110937899&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111960000/111957400/111957330/23e2fc84.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Treehouse on the Creek in Sherman TX. 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special requests cannot be guaranteed Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as Beautiful Durning House Beautiful Durning House Cottage Van Alstyne Beautiful Durning House Cottage Private vacation home ## About the area Located in Van Alstyne, this vacation home is in the city center. Collin County History Museum and McKinney Repertory Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Erwin Park Hike & Bike Trail and Hank Haney Golf Ranch at Westridge. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours and golfing. [Visit our Van Alstyne travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Van-Alstyne.dx3000459353) [View more Vacation homes in Van Alstyne](https://www.expedia.ca/Van-Alstyne-Private-Vacation-Homes.d3000459353-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C33.42233%2C-96.57957&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=OjIjXkmlPQAi1dClG2l6vGAJZgs=) Van Alstyne, TX ### What's nearby - Collin County Courthouse - 18 min drive - 24.6 km - Collin College - 20 min drive - 27.6 km - Allen Premium Outlets - 27 min drive - 39.7 km - Ford Center - 39 min drive - 57.9 km - Toyota Stadium - 42 min drive - 58.8 km ### Restaurants - ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬9 min drive - ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬8 min drive - ‪Chilli’s Bar - ‬9 min drive - ‪Whataburger - ‬8 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk ## 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? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Beautiful Durning House Cottage located? > Located in the heart of Van Alstyne, this vacation home is within 20 mi (32 km) of Collin County Courthouse, Collin College, and Collin County History Museum. McKinney Repertory Theatre and Chestnut Square Historic Village are also within 20 mi (32 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Beautiful Durning House Cottage Reviews 8.8 ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 7 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.2/10 Cleanliness ### 8.0/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Excellent #### Charlie R. Jun 24, 2023 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. ##### Charlie R. Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kimberly Jul 5, 2022 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. ##### Kimberly Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022 ### 4/10 Poor #### John S. Dec 23, 2024 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. ##### John S. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Earl B. Feb 2, 2024 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. ##### Earl B. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Barry J. Jun 9, 2023 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. ##### Barry J. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tammy E. Aug 26, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quaint and comfy ##### Tammy E. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pat G. Oct 15, 2023 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. ##### Pat G. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Byron M. Dec 14, 2022 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. ##### Byron M. Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Charles W. Nov 29, 2022 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! ##### Charles W. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Nov 7, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cottage was cute! All that was missing was the lake! Cozy cottage, best for two guests. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathleen F. Jun 12, 2022 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 ##### Kathleen F. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brenda W., Houston, USA Nov 2, 2021 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!! ##### Brenda W. 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