Title: Rustic but elegant 4-bedroom farmhouse in Canton with WiFi and AC Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6509&destination=Canton%2C+Texas%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=113272306&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Rustic but elegant 4-bedroom farmhouse in Canton with WiFi and AC ## Photo gallery for Rustic but elegant 4-bedroom farmhouse in Canton with WiFi and AC ![Interior - Rustic but elegant 4-bedroom farmhouse in Canton with WiFi and AC (Canton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113280000/113272400/113272306/w1816h1366x116y0-3c33dab0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining - Rustic but elegant 4-bedroom farmhouse in Canton with WiFi and AC (Canton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113280000/113272400/113272306/w1816h1366x116y0-444254cf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Rustic but elegant 4-bedroom farmhouse in Canton with WiFi and AC (Canton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113280000/113272400/113272306/w1020h1366x514y0-f6b56598.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Rustic but elegant 4-bedroom farmhouse in Canton with WiFi and AC (Canton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113280000/113272400/113272306/w1819h1366x115y0-c24574ce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Rustic but elegant 4-bedroom farmhouse in Canton with WiFi and AC (Canton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113280000/113272400/113272306/w1816h1366x116y0-d7be8cc1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Consider a stay at Rustic but elegant 4-bedroom farmhouse in Canton with WiFi and AC and take advantage of a garden, laundry facilities and a gym. 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[Visit our Canton travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Canton.dx6509) [View more Agritourism in Canton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Canton-Agritourism.d6509-aaAgritourism.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=32.525993,-95.93744&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:qrpeE%7EwphQ%3FQ%3FQ%40S%3FS%40Q%40Q%3FQBQ%40Q%40Q%40SBQBQBQBQBQBQBQDQBODQDQDODQDOFQDOFODQFMFQHMFQFMHOFOHMFMHOHMJMHMHMHKJMHMJKJKJKJKJKJMJIJILKJILILKJGLILGLILGJGNGLGLGLGNELELENGLCNELCNCNELCNCNANCLANCN%3FLANANAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%40N%3FLBN%40NBN%40LBNBLDNBNBLDNBLFLDNDLDLFLFNFLFLFLFLHJFLHLFLJJHLHJJJHLHJLHJLJJJHJJJHLJLJJHLHLHLHLHNHLFLHNFNHLFPFLFPFLDPFNFNDPFNDPDNBPDPDPBNDPBPBPBPBPBP%40P%40RBP%40P%40P%40P%40P%3FP%40R%3FR%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FRAP%3FPARAPAPAPCPAPAPCRCPCPCPCNERCNEPEPCPENEPGNENGPGNENGNGPGLGPILGNILGNILINIJILINILKJKLILKJIJKJMJIJKJMJKHKHMJKHMHMHMFKHMHMFMFMFOFMDMFMDOFMDMDOBMFOBOBMBODM%40OBO%40OBM%40O%40O%40O%40O%3FO%3FM%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FO%3FOAMAOAOAMCOAOCOAMEOCOCMCOGMCOEMEMGOEMGMEMGOGKGMGMIMIMGKIMIMIKKMIKIKKKKKKKKKKKKKKIMKMIKIMIOKMIKIOGMIOGMIOGMGQIMGQGOEOGOEQGOEOEQEOEQEQCOEQCSCOCQCQCQCSCQAQAQAQCQ%3FQASAQ%3FQAS%3FQ%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Qm1Qzjh_2x4fzN9tliGCR_DA1P4=) Canton, TX ### What's nearby - First Monday Trade Days 14 min drive \- 7.6 miles - Old Mill Marketplace 14 min drive \- 8.5 miles - Splash Kingdom Family Waterpark 16 min drive \- 9.4 miles - Yesterland Farm 16 min drive \- 11.2 miles - Purtis Creek State Park 24 min drive \- 17.6 miles ### Restaurants - Craft 64 17 min drive - Los Hermanos 13 min drive - Sonic Drive-In 12 min drive - Ole West Bean & Burger 11 min drive - Pizza Hut 12 min drive ## About this property ### Rustic but elegant 4-bedroom farmhouse in Canton with WiFi and AC Property highlights At Rustic but elegant 4-bedroom farmhouse in Canton with WiFi and AC, you can look forward to a garden, laundry facilities and a gym. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay: - Barbecues, smoke-free property and games Room features All guest rooms at Rustic but elegant 4-bedroom farmhouse in Canton with WiFi and AC have comforts, such as fireplaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi. 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You may strip the beds and leave the sheets in a bundle on top of the bed they were on. Please close all gates and lock the front gate upon departure although you do not have to pad lock the gate during your stay. Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Supervision is required- stairs and farm animals ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20 Long-term renters welcome Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Rustic but elegant 4-bedroom farmhouse in Canton with WiFi and AC pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Rustic but elegant 4-bedroom farmhouse in Canton with WiFi and AC? ### Where is Rustic but elegant 4-bedroom farmhouse in Canton with WiFi and AC located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Rustic but elegant 4-bedroom farmhouse in Canton with WiFi and AC Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hunter H. 5 Jan 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great location and beautiful home! ##### Hunter H. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026 ### Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > - [Romantic Luxury Cabin! Has it all Hot tub, Fireplace, Gorgeous Views!!!](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Wimberley-Hotels-Romantic-Luxury-Cabin-Has-It-All-Hot-Tub.h27599559.Hotel-Information) > - [Holiday Inn Express Hereford by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hereford-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Hereford.h1061709.Hotel-Information) > - [The "Big House" with.. 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