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Pond & Grazing Cattle! Rural Getaway Near Van
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1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
- Onsite parking available
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Air-conditioning
- Deck or patio
- Internet
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
- 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
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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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.

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
- 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
- Tele's Mexican Restaurant - 8 min drive
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