Dowell House c1870 1104 S Tennessee St McKinney Texas 75069-6708 USA http://www.DowellHouse.com Phone: +1-972-562-2456

General Information

Romantic and elegant, this historic bed & breakfast, which was used in the original "Benji" movie, is near the quaint town square in McKinney, Texas and is the perfect place to escape from the city. Stay in antique-filled rooms convenient to antique shops, art galleries and the town square which hosts several festivals during the year.

Our Bordeaux Room features a decorative fireplace and whirlpool tub for two.

Our Chardonnay room is the perfect special place for a wedding night or anniversary, with its private outdoor deck and hot tub.

Our rooms are furnished with free wireless internet access, cable TV/VCR's, telephones, CD players, alarm clocks, robes, hairdryers and toiletries.

Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

• State and local taxes may apply
• Accommodations: Rooms w/hot tubs, whirlpools
• There are 3 guest accommodations (3 with private baths)
• Single occupancy rate is between $ 135.00 and $ 155.00
• Double occupancy rate is between $ 145.00 and $ 155.00
• The rate for each additional person is $ 35.00

Amenities

Meals

• A Full breakfast is included with room rate
• Breakfast is served from: 9:00 AM
• Breakfast is served in the Dining Room
• Additional food services included in room rate: Complimentary snacks and bottled water, Non-alcoholic beverage, Wine/cheese
• Our signature dish is Fat Momma's Last Night French Toast
  French Toast beyond any you've experienced! This is real comfort food for special occasions-leave your diet at home!

Policies

• No minimum stay required
• Smoking is allowed in limited areas (Outdoors & porches)
• We cannot accommodate guest pets
• Accommodations are not suitable for children (Children 12 yrs & over, with parent)
• No childcare is provided
• Consumption of alcohol is permitted (Guests may bring their own wine.)
• Deposit amount required (All reservations must be secured by a debit or credit card. There is a $50 charge for any cancellation.)
• Check in time is 4 PM-6 PM and Check out time is By 12 NOON
• Cancellations:
  ALL cancellations made prior to EIGHT days before the reserved date incur a charge of $50. Cancellations received AFTER eight days are subject to full charge for first reserved night.
• Accepted by the following agencies:
  • Chamber of Commerce

Property Features

Property Details

• Architectural style is Federal
• Built in 1870
• Opened for business in 1990
• Restored / Remodeled in 2007
• Parking available (safe, lighted, offstreet parking)

Location

• Geographic region: Dallas - Fort Worth Metroplex
• Location is best described as: Airport, Small town, Suburban, Village
  
• Nearest major city: Dallas Texas, TX (15 miles North)
• Directions to property:
  Thirty minutes North of Dallas on US 75, exit 40a East to Town Square, South on Tennessee 1 mile to corner of Tennessee & Graham streets. Detailed driving directions from your location to ours provided with confirmation of reservation.
• Nearest major airport: DFW 40 miles
• Directions from airport:
  Take the North Exit of DFW airport; connecting to State Highway 121; continue about 35 miles to US 75; North on US 75 to exit 40A to McKinney Town Square. We are 11 blocks south of the Town Square.

Innkeepers

• Innkeeper(s): The Muellers
  Empty-nesters enjoy antiques, historical architecture, genealogy, gardening, old house renovation, vintage clothing, music and antique clocks.
• The innkeepers speak: English
• There are 4 cats on the property
• There is one dog on the property
• Other pet(s) on the property: No pets EVER in guest areas

Area Attractions

Amusement Park, Antique Shopping, Aquarium, Art Galleries, Concert venue, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Lake, Live Music, Movie Theater, Museum, Nature area, The BEST shopping you'll ever find!, Texas Rangers Baseball, Dallas Stars Hockey, Dallas Cowboys football, Dallas Mavericks Basketball, Texas State Fair, Outlet Stores, Performing Theater, Picnic area, Religious Services, Rodeo, Vineyard, Winery, Zoo

Onsite or Nearby Activities

Bicycle riding trails, Bird watching, Boating, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Horseshoes, Mountain Bike trails, Antiques, quaint small town square, historic homes, Third Monday Flea Market, Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, McKinney Performing Arts Center, Allen Outlet Mall, Stonebrier Mall minutes away, Fabulous restaurants, art galleries, movies, Sailing, Shopping, Sight-seeing