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Pond & Grazing Cattle! Rural Getaway Near Van
Holiday home in Van with kitchen and patio
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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 446.5 sq m
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Explore the area

Grand Saline, TX
- Place, Van Memorial Stadium5 min drive
- Place, East Texas Gators and Wildlife Park12 min drive
- Place, Sky Lake14 min drive
- Airport, Tyler, TX (TYR-Pounds Regional)31 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2 (Loft)
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom
Full Bathroom
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
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
-- 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
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
-- 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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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Van
Van is home to this holiday 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. Santa Land and Brownsboro City Park are also worth visiting.

Grand Saline, TX
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
- Van Lake - 15 min drive - 14.4 km
- Salt Palace Museum - 15 min drive - 17.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Pilot - 11 min drive
- Love's Travel Stop - 11 min drive
- Love's Travel Stop - 11 min drive
- Sonic Drive-In - 10 min drive
- Stoney's Dinner Bell - 8 min drive
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