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Beautiful Durning House Cottage

Vacation home perfectly located for exploring Van Alstyne

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A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a window with blinds, a ceiling fan, and a television on a stand.
A room with a large white curtain, a gray sofa, a white chair, and a wooden floor.
A living room with a black piano, a flat-screen TV, and a window with blinds.
A house with a porch, surrounded by trees and a gravel driveway.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a black refrigerator, and a window with blinds.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Van Alstyne, TX
  • Place, Collin County Courthouse
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Collin College
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Austin College
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, McKinney National Airport (DTX)
    ‪26 min drive‬

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About the area

Van Alstyne

City center stay.At this Van Alstyne vacation home, you'll be within 16 miles (25 km) of Collin County Courthouse and 20 miles (32 km) of Collin College. Collin County History Museum and Chestnut Square Historic Village are also within 20 miles (32 km).
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What's nearby

  • Collin County Courthouse - 15 min drive - 27.2 km
  • Collin College - 17 min drive - 30.1 km
  • Austin College - 20 min drive - 34.2 km
  • Allen Premium Outlets - 23 min drive - 42.3 km
  • Allen Event Center - 25 min drive - 44.1 km

Getting around

  • McKinney National Airport (DTX) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Braum's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬8 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.

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.

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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

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds
Take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Leave the front porch light on.
Hang wet towels inside shower on the hooks.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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 deadbolt lock
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. 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 deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Beautiful Durning House
Beautiful Durning House Cottage Van Alstyne
Beautiful Durning House Cottage Private vacation home

Frequently asked questions

How close is Beautiful Durning House Cottage to the airport?

This vacation home is 22.1 mi (31-min drive) away from the McKinney National Airport (DTX) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Beautiful Durning House Cottage have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Beautiful Durning House Cottage offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Beautiful Durning House Cottage?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Durning House Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Beautiful Durning House Cottage?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Beautiful Durning House Cottage have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Beautiful Durning House Cottage have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Beautiful Durning House Cottage to downtown Van Alstyne?

This vacation home is 0.2 mi away from Van Alstyne.

Beautiful Durning House Cottage Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

sam m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place! Definitely staying again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

B

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very accommodating and accessible. Property was super clean and quiet. I will stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charlie R.

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pat G.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Lydia G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Check-in
Host interaction. She stressed us out by trying to change us to another property 2 days before stay. Also, the lock code didn’t work and this was very stressful. Finally, the porch light to the property wasn’t left on and my 85 year old dad tripped and fell as he didn’t see the railroad ties in front and it was very dark.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

John S.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Earl B.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Barry J.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Byron M.

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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Charles W.

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Cottage was cute!

All that was missing was the lake! Cozy cottage, best for two guests.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen F.

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
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brenda W.

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!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pamela H.

Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tammy E.

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

Quaint and comfy

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024