Title: Pond & Grazing Cattle! Rural Getaway Near Van - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # Pond & Grazing Cattle! Rural Getaway Near Van Vacation home in Van with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Pond & Grazing Cattle! Rural Getaway Near Van ![TV - Pond & Grazing Cattle! Rural Getaway Near Van (Grand Saline)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122110000/122101300/122101300/a4c473df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV - Pond & Grazing Cattle! Rural Getaway Near Van (Grand Saline)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122110000/122101300/122101300/251c28ce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, internet, bed sheets - Pond & Grazing Cattle! 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Rural Getaway Near Van provides a garden and more. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom500 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space - Parking available ## 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. ### Pond & Grazing Cattle! Rural Getaway Near Van Gazebo & Deck w/ Surrounding Pasture Views | On-Site Fishing Unplug and recharge at this peaceful East Texas vacation rental — the perfect place to forget the city! Wake up to fresh coffee and watch the cattle roam right from the deck, then discover unique treasures at First Monday Trade Days or cast a line in the property pond. The 2-bedroom, 1-bath retreat also features a gazebo where you can dine with a special someone. Book your countryside escape at ‘The Pafford House’ today! \-- THE PROPERTY -- SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS \- Bedroom 1: 1 queen bed \- Bedroom 2 (Loft): 2 twin beds \- Additional Sleeping: 1 air mattress OUTDOOR LIVING \- Covered deck w/ lounge seating & slide \- Gazebo w/ dining area \- Fenced backyard INDOOR LIVING \- Flat-screen TV \- Breakfast bar \- Vaulted ceilings KITCHEN \- Oven, small cooktop, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave \- Drip coffee maker (coffee & filters provided) \- Cooking basics, dishware/flatware \- Trash bags/paper towels GENERAL \- Mini-split air conditioning/heat \- Linens/towels, hair dryer \- Washer/dryer, laundry detergent \- Free WiFi FAQ \- Homeowner on-site (separate unit) \- Cattle on-site ACCESSIBILITY \- 2-story home, 4 steps to enter \- Bedroom & full bathroom on 1st floor \- Ladder to access loft PARKING \- Carport (1 vehicle) \- Driveway (1 vehicle) \- EV outlet available on-site \- No trailers allowed on-site \-- THE LOCATION -- \- 4 miles to Downtown Van \- 7 miles to East Texas Zoo & Gator Park \- 10 miles to Downtown Grand Saline & Grand Saline Salt Palace \- 5 miles to Van Area Oil & Historical Museum \- 5 miles to Sky Ranch \- 14 miles to Yesterland Farm \- 18 miles to Downtown Canton, First Monday Trade Days \- 23 miles to Lake Fork \- 30 miles to Tyler State Park & 38 miles to Lake Tawakoni State Park \- 26 miles to Tyler Pounds Regional Airport & 94 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 \- No pets allowed \- No events, parties, or large gatherings \- Must be at least 21 years old to book \- Additional fees and taxes may apply \- Photo ID may be required upon check-in ADDITIONAL INFORMATION \- This 2-story home requires 4 steps to enter. A bedroom and a full bathroom are located on the 1st floor. A ladder is required to access the loft \- There are cattle just beyond the fenced backyard. Please respect the cattle during your stay \- The homeowner lives on-site, in a completely separate unit, and may be present during your stay ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Internet access ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### 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: 500 square feet ## Similar properties ![Free daily continental breakfast](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19000/18958/43ba69f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Best Western Canton Inn Canton - 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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 559922 ## About the area Van is home to this vacation home. Mineola Railroad Museum and Splash Kingdom Family Waterpark are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Old Mill Marketplace and First Monday Trade Days. [Visit our Van travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Van.dx6350155) [View more Vacation homes in Van](https://www.expedia.ca/Van-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6350155-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%7C32.58002%2C-95.64062&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=2OV_yG0O47rg7DPzFiWPC_tg2fo=) Grand Saline, Texas ### What's nearby - Van Memorial Stadium 5 min drive \- 4.5 km - East Texas Gators and Wildlife Park 12 min drive \- 12.5 km - Sky Lake 14 min drive \- 10.3 km - Salt Palace Museum 15 min drive \- 17.4 km - Texas Rose Horse Park 18 min drive \- 26.5 km ### Getting around - Mineola Station 22 min drive - Tyler, TX (TYR-Pounds Regional) 31 min drive ### Restaurants - Love's Travel Stop 11 min drive - Pilot 11 min drive - Love's Travel Stop 11 min drive - Wendy's 11 min drive - Sonic Drive-In 10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Pond & Grazing Cattle! 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