Title: As Seen on HGTV l Events Welcome l 18-Acre Ranch - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # As Seen on HGTV l Events Welcome l 18-Acre Ranch Vacation home in Van Alstyne with kitchen and patio ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106620000/106612600/106612501/11df728a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106620000/106612600/106612501/56f0a01b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106620000/106612600/106612501/2eaf0bdd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106620000/106612600/106612501/333d42eb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Children's area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106620000/106612600/106612501/9b3f0677.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to The Bowen, a serene ranch retreat in the Texas countryside. With two houses offering over 4,000 sq ft of living space, this property is perfect for families and groups seeking an elegant getaway. Enjoy ambient lighting on the large patios or gather around one of two outdoor fire pits with wood provided. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 7 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 224107 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Gym - Fireplace - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Kitchen ## 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. ### As Seen on HGTV l Events Welcome l 18-Acre Ranch 68.8 miles to AT&T Stadium - Home to the World Cup! AS SEEN ON HGTV! 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 22 overnight guests \- Main House: 4 bedrooms, 4 baths \- Barndominion: 3 bedrooms, 2 baths \- The Venue barn: 2 half baths, kitchenette with two large fridges, tables, white wedding chairs, and romantic lighting. 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://www.theboweneventvenue.com/ ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Kitchen island - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 7 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 4 bathrooms - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Area rugs in public areas - Hardwood flooring in public areas - No elevator - Single level property - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Foosball table - Gym - Outdoor pickleball court - Table tennis - Basketball 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 4,107 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107920000/107910300/107910217/59af2332.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Discover the charm of our ranch getaway! 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NO: firearms, climbing trees, dogs in the Barndominium, fireworks, candles, cigarette butts. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total pets Note from host: No dogs in the Barndominium or near our animals ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings Event fee of $1500 ### 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 Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 60 Note from host: Event fee of $1500 Long-term renters welcome 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 first aid kit 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 ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ## About the area Located in Van Alstyne, this vacation home is in a rural area. Sherman Town Center and Adriatica Village are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Myers Park and Event Center and Red River. 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McKinney Repertory Theatre and Chestnut Square Historic Village are also within 25 mi (40 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## As Seen on HGTV l Events Welcome l 18-Acre Ranch Reviews 10 ### Exceptional 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 6 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Josh P. Jul 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy What an incredibly fun place to stay. It handled our large group easily, gave everyone space and fun things to do. ##### Josh P. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Destiny M. May 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great spot for family getaway Gathered my family for the holiday weekend and had a great stay at this property. The house and bedding were in great condition and clean. We enjoyed the many spots around the house to host and hang out with family. The water pressure in the showers was perfect. My favorite part of our stay was walking around the property early in the morning. We will most definitely look into booking this property again, when in the area. ##### Destiny M. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Granville T. Dec 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Celebration Great celebration, great hostess (Casey)! Great venue! 5 Star!! ##### Granville T. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathleen H. Dec 17, 2024 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! ##### Kathleen H. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mariah C. Oct 2, 2024 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! ##### Mariah C. 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