Located in Alvord, this farm stay is in a rural area. Brushy Creek Vineyard and Decatur Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lyndon B. Johnson National Grassland and Black Creek Lake Recreation Area. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
What's nearby
Lyndon B. Johnson National Grassland - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Brushy Creek Vineyard - 9 min drive - 11.5 km
Black Creek Lake Recreation Area - 28 min drive - 17.0 km
Lake Bridgeport - 31 min drive - 32.9 km
Texas Motor Speedway - 55 min drive - 69.2 km
Restaurants
Punjabi Dhaba - 20 min walk
Bono's Chophouse & Saloon - 10 min drive
Catfish O Harleys - 9 min drive
BBQ Leeper Creek - 7 min drive
Brushy Creek Vineyards - 7 min drive
About this property
Queen and Duke Cottage
Queen and Duke Cottage: The perfect country retreat. Located on 20 acres just north of Decatur, Texas ( (5536 US-287, Alvord, TX 76225, USA), this ranch home is a relaxing getaway, for you, friends, and family.
This property is ideal for a weekend or a weeklong escape. Being 45 minutes from Fort worth, and an hour away from Dallas, this ranch is easily accessible. Swim in the pool, watch wild animals, or just relax from the comfort of this beautiful country cottage.
Property manager
Seenivasan Veerappan
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Party events required with managers approval.
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Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Each pet 50$ per stay
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Do not enter into the neighboring properties.
No bottles or glasses in the pool area.
Events are only allowed with permission from the host
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
Note from host: Party events required with managers approval.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
Frequently asked questions
Does Queen and Duke Cottage have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is Queen and Duke Cottage pet-friendly?
Yes, this farm house allows dogs (limit 2 total).
What time is check-in at Queen and Duke Cottage?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Queen and Duke Cottage?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Queen and Duke Cottage located?
Situated in a rural location, this farm stay is steps from Lyndon B. Johnson National Grassland and within 9 mi (15 km) of Alvord Medical Center and Brushy Creek Vineyard. Wise Health System and Wise County Heritage Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Queen and Duke Cottage Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This is our thrid summer spent here! We love coming back to this house to visit our family back in Texas. Theres always great communication with the host! The kids enjoy the pool very much. We enjoy the kitchen space. As well as rooms for the kids.
The property is kept in great condition. The owner is kind and helpful. The property is at an appropriate price point. Would gladly stay again.Excellent property!
The house was beautiful with large rooms and adequate space for a family gathering. The beds and pillows were extremely comfortable. The only issues we had were that the extra shower and sink in the half bath had very little water pressure and there were only 3 forks in the house. Other than that, we enjoyed our stay very much and will probably visit again.
The property was clean and as described in the listing. I really enjoyed the property. Traffic on US-287 was rather noisy but so constant that you don't really even notice it after a short period of time. This was a very relaxing and peaceful location for me. The back patio was comfortable and the pool was very clean. I had no issues that would require interaction with the host during my one week stay.
My only suggestions relative to the listing is to mention the number of steps in/out and within the house for those that may need to use a wheelchair/walker. Also noteworthy is to mention the owners may be on property at barn and be clear that visitors are to asked to stay around the home/driveway.
I would definitely like to stay there again when I return to the area and I would recommend this property to friends/family.
The house was perfect for our family of 12. Had looked around for a house that would let us all stay together. The host was very nice and accommodated us. He was also very responsive and helpful. Do wish there where more kicthen utensils and more pots and pans as well as a mini leaf blower to blow the leaves off the pool area. Other than that the stay was perfect! We will definitely book again.
This was our second year to vacation here and it was just as good as the first! The property is clean and spacious, and the property manager is very nice to work with.
We like the location because it is private, yet it does not feel like you are completely away from humanity altogether since the highway is nearby. We find the highway noise somewhat comforting, but there are no neighbors right next to you while you're enjoying the pool or cooking out. For us, that is a perfect combination.
It is in the country so we did see a few bugs, but that is to be expected and especially in the heat of the summer. The pool was clean and it is a good size for floating and throwing pool toys around.
We enjoyed our stay here and may even look to return next year!
It is not often my husband I have time to relax, especially together.
We both work long hours, 6 days a week, as do our children.
This makes family time very difficult, especially being miles from each other.
We invited the kids out for dinner and a swim. Everyone was smiling and laughing the entire time.
Everyone enjoyed your beautiful home and ranch.
We look forward to leasing your home again in the near future.
Thank you for your hospitality and allowing us to stay.
Sincerely, Jeannie and Jack
Beautiful house and surrounding area, one small exception.
The over property is beautiful and spacious. The 2 main rooms in the house large and very accommodating, the 1 small room is good for 2 teenager who are friends. The property owner answered the phone immediately when I called. The only small exception to an overall wonderful experience is a few unwanted pests in the house, nothing a good extermination couldn't handle. I would highly recommend this property to anyone who wants to experience good Texas country living. P.S. you might see some deer and rabbits on the property as we did.
Very clean inside and I'm extremely picky! Great kitchen w/sufficient pots and pans (but if you plan to cook/bake specific things I would message and ask about kitchen items. No serving bowls, etc. supplied).
Pool was closed but grandkids still had fun running around in backyard. Wonderful patio area. Grill had a burner that didn't work but 3 burners did and we could grill.
The yard is not fenced as listed online. There's barbwire fence along the drive and boundary, but not a yard fence with a gate to get in and out of. It may sit on 20 acres but I don't think one is allowed access to the pasture, like to take walks. I suggest asking about that if you want to stroll on property in the country.
My 2 star location is because it sits just off Hwy 287 which is VERY busy and NOISY almost 24 hrs. We went for a wedding and the location was perfect logistically and the house was great. Much better than a hotel!
Just a note-The large closet and office are off of the master bedroom-something I didn't realize. The smallest of the 3 bdrms has a closet and a futon with trundle bed.
Host was most responsive and helpful.
This rental is decent for the price. We enjoyed the privacy and location. The pool was a little dirty when we arrived there, but we cleaned it up.
The pool cleaning machine was going all weekend during the day. Which was fine, as there was only 2 adults, but I could see how that could be an issue if you had kids wanting to play. The inside is pretty well kept, the Master Bed was pretty uncomfortable, with a VERY prominent hump in the middle. There is a separate thermostat for the Master, which was a huge bonus. The house was set at 91 degrees when we arrived, so it took a really long time to cool down! It was HOT unpacking.
The outside could definitely use to be cleaned up. Lots of spider webs with dead leaves on the patio, which kept blowing into the pool. If they even just sprayed it down with a hose every few weeks, it would help a lot. There was a very full scorpion sticky pad in the hall between the master and the main living area (it’s an addition) which was creepy. It also made us hyper aware to look out for scorpions, so maybe that’s a good thing!
All in all, the rental was nice. We had a very relaxing and enjoyable weekend. They had some board games, like Yahtzee that we played too.
The pool light at night was flickering, which made swimming at night difficult. Pool does get WARM during the day, but that’s to be expected, as we went in late June.
You can tell the owners try to do a good job taking care of the place, and the cleanup we had to do was minimal
This is our favorite place to celebrate our son’s birthday. We love everything about it. Super nice and clean, very roomy, comfy and well layed out. Will continue to rent in the future!
The property was exactly what I was looking for: lots of space, secluded, quiet, and a fantastic pool. The host was extremely communicative and responded to any questions I had immediately. Also, unlike most places I have stayed there wasn’t a whole list of things to do at check out. The only minor complaint is that there was a shortage of silverware.
We have stayed at this home several times and love it Location is off the road in an extremely private area. The house is large and beautiful. It is extremely clean and has everything you need. The outdoor area around the pool is shaded We stayed in the pool for hours each day. It was sparkling clean. We will continue to use this house in the future!
This was our second time to stay in this home. It’s just as lovely and clean as we remembered. This is convenient for us to run into Decatur, so we enjoy the convenience and amenities in this home. Will definitely stay here again if it’s available when we are in the area.
We booked this location to celebrate our son's first birthday. The house and pool is amazing, a well as the property. It was big enough to hold the party for everyone, the pool was great and temperature warm, and everything went smoothly. The host was responsive and up front about every detail that made the process easy and stress free. Would definitely stay again and recommend to others.