Inn Details
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.
Location
- 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: Dallas, TX (DFW-Dallas-Fort Worth) 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.
Room Rates (USD American Dollars) All occupancy rates are subject to change - 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 | In Room | | | Air conditioning | Alarm clock | | Amenities Basket | Bath robes | | Board games | CD player | | Ceiling fans | Coffee/Tea facilities | | Data port | Desk | | Fireplace | Hairdryer | | Hot tub/whirlpool tub | Internet Service | | Ironing Board | Radio | | Satellite/Cable TV | TV | | Telephone | VCR | | Videos | Wi-Fi |  | | On Site | | | Fax Machine | Piano |  | | Other Amenitites | | | Hot tubs | whirlpool tubs | | jacuzzis | private outdoor deck |
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 outside only (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:
Discounts available:| | 20% | Corporate (Sunday - Thursday night) no breakfast | | | | 20% | Length of Stay | Minimum stay: 5 days |
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
McKinney Nearby Cities
Noted below are the approximate distances from McKinney, Texas.
Contact Information

Dowell House c18701104 S Tennessee St McKinney, TX 75069-6708 USA
Innkeeper(s) The Muellers
Rates: $135 - $155

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