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18-Acre Texas Ranch w/ Venue Barn & Pickleball

2.0 star property

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Children's area
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

7 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 224107 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Van Alstyne, TX
  • Collin County Courthouse
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Collin College
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Toyota Stadium
    ‪50 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Van Alstyne

In Van Alstyne .Stay at this Van Alstyne vacation home and you'll be within 20 miles (32 km) of Collin County Courthouse and Collin College. Collin County History Museum and McKinney Repertory Theatre are also within 25 miles (40 km).
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What's nearby

  • Collin County Courthouse - 27 min drive - 19.6 miles
  • Collin College - 28 min drive - 21.2 miles
  • Allen Premium Outlets - 35 min drive - 28.8 miles
  • Ford Center - 47 min drive - 40.1 miles
  • Toyota Stadium - 50 min drive - 40.6 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mr. Toms Wok - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Malt Shop - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Bill Smith's Cafe Van Alstyne - ‬7 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.

18-Acre Texas Ranch w/ Venue Barn & Pickleball

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 manager

Casey Hansen

Languages

English

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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
  • 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

Policies

Check-in

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

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

Rules

Open flames are restricted to designated fire pits only, as there are no nearby fire hydrants due to the rural location.
NO: firearms, climbing trees, dogs in the Barndominium, fireworks, candles, cigarette butts.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • 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
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. 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. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Does 18-Acre Texas Ranch w/ Venue Barn & Pickleball have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does 18-Acre Texas Ranch w/ Venue Barn & Pickleball offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at 18-Acre Texas Ranch w/ Venue Barn & Pickleball?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at 18-Acre Texas Ranch w/ Venue Barn & Pickleball?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at 18-Acre Texas Ranch w/ Venue Barn & Pickleball?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does 18-Acre Texas Ranch w/ Venue Barn & Pickleball have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does 18-Acre Texas Ranch w/ Venue Barn & Pickleball have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is 18-Acre Texas Ranch w/ Venue Barn & Pickleball to downtown Van Alstyne?

This vacation home is 2.9 mi away from Van Alstyne.

18-Acre Texas Ranch w/ Venue Barn & Pickleball Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Josh P.

Liked: Cleanliness
What an incredibly fun place to stay. It handled our large group easily, gave everyone space and fun things to do.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Destiny M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Granville T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Celebration

Great celebration, great hostess (Casey)! Great venue! 5 Star!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mariah C.

Liked: Cleanliness

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024