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.
Suite Amenities
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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 |
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.
Pets Are Not Permitted in This Suite
Pet fee: $40 per stay · Max 2 pets · No size limits · Add at booking
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 instead
- You're travelling with a pet — pets are not permitted in main-house suites
- You need more room — see Judge Roy Bean Cottage, or choose Burke Trammell Cottage for a pet-friendly private cottage
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 Trammell 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.