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Pond & Grazing Cattle! Rural Getaway Near Van

Van vacation home with kitchen

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2 bedrooms, internet, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
2 bedrooms, internet, bed sheets
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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom47 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Grand Saline, TX
  • Place, Van Memorial Stadium
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, East Texas Gators and Wildlife Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Sky Lake
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tyler, TX (TYR-Pounds Regional)
    ‪31 min drive‬

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About the area

Van

In Van .Within 6 miles (10 km) of this Van vacation home, you'll find Sky Lake and Van Lake. Salt Palace Museum is within 12 miles (20 km) and Mineola Nature Preserve on the Sabine River is within 16 miles (25 km).

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
  • First Monday Trade Days - 25 min drive - 38.3 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

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

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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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
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 first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

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559922

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