A Quiet Upstairs Suite Inside a Historic Bonham Home
The James Butler Bonham Suite is an upstairs guest suite inside the main Victorian residence at 317 W Sam Rayburn Dr — a historic, owner-occupied private home in Bonham, Texas. It offers a queen bed, private bath, stay basics, and smart TV. Coffee is available onsite.
If you're visiting family in Fannin County or need a clean, quiet place to land for a few nights, this suite handles it without the noise or squeeze of a chain hotel. It's a private residential space, not a commercial operation — and guests consistently notice the difference.
What's Included
Suite Amenities
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At a Glance
Suite Details
| Location | Upstairs within the main Victorian residence · 317 W Sam Rayburn Dr, Bonham, TX 75418 |
|---|---|
| Access | Stairs required. Main-house entry via keypad. Physical key for the suite. Code provided before arrival. |
| Guests | Up to 2 |
| Bed | 1 queen bed |
| Bathroom | Private (shower/tub combo) |
| Check-In | 3:00 PM · Self check-in |
| Check-Out | 11:00 AM |
| Parking | Front lot · 1 spot per unit · Overflow in rear parking area · Trailers/RVs welcome · Towing at owner's discretion |
| Pets | Not allowed in this suite. Pets permitted only in the two designated cottages. |
| Cleaning fee | None |
| Deposit | None |
| Cancellation | No refunds on cancellations. |
| Pricing | Rates vary by date · Final pricing shown during booking |
Check-In & Parking
Arriving at the Suite
Check-in is 3:00 PM. Self check-in throughout — your keypad access code for the main house is provided before arrival, and each suite has its own physical key. There is self check-in after 3:00 PM with the keypad system.
Main-house suite guests park in the front lot — one dedicated spot per unit. Overflow parking is available, which also accommodates trailers and RVs. Towing is at the owner's discretion.
Pet Policy
Pets Are Not Permitted in This Suite
Pet fee: $40 per stay · Max 2 pets · No size limits · Add at booking
Fit Check
Is This Suite the Right Match
This suite works well if:
- You want a quiet, private upstairs suite in a historic Victorian home
- You're in Bonham to visit family, handle local business, or need a calm overnight base
- You want stay basics, a private bath, and a quiet room — without hotel-style hassle
- You're comfortable with stairs
- You're not travelling with pets
This suite is probably not the right match if:
- Stairs are a difficulty — consider a private cottage cottage instead
- You're travelling with a pet — pets are not permitted in main-house suites
- You need a more room — see Judge Roy Bean Cottage, or choose Burke Trammel Cottage for a pet-friendly private cottage
Common Questions
James Butler Bonham Suite FAQ
It is an upstairs suite inside the main Victorian residence at 317 W Sam Rayburn Dr, Bonham, TX 75418 — walking distance from downtown Bonham's historic square. Stairs are required.
Your keypad access code for the main house is provided before arrival. The suite itself uses a physical key. Check-in is from 3:00 PM. There is self check-in after 3:00 PM — the keypad works any time after 3 PM.
No. No cleaning fee, no security deposit, no extra guest fee. Published times are check-in at 3:00 PM and check-out at 11:00 AM.
No. Pets are not permitted in the main-house suites. If you're travelling with a pet, both the Burke Trammel Cottage and Judge Roy Bean Cottage are pet-friendly. Fee is $40 per stay, max 2 pets, no size limits.
Main-house suite guests use the front lot — one dedicated spot per unit. Overflow parking is available, which also accommodates trailers and RVs. Towing is at the owner's discretion.
Check-in is 3:00 PM and check-out is 11:00 AM.
