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The Blue Cactus in Downtown McKinney

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A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden beams, white cabinetry, and a microwave.
A room with a large window, two chairs, a small table, and a potted plant.
A room with a wooden ceiling, white walls, and a wooden floor. There are two chairs, a bench, and a small table.
A hallway with wooden beams, a bench, and a patterned rug.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and a blue door with a 'WELCOME' sign.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • At the center of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Breakfast for a fee
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Mckinney, TX
  • Place, Collin College
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, McKinney Repertory Theatre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Chestnut Square Historic Village
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dallas, TX (DAL-Love Field)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 4

2 Twin Beds

Guest bedroom

2 Double Beds

Guest bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Owners Suite

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Owner's bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the neighborhood

McKinney

Located in McKinney, this vacation home is in the city center. Erwin Park Hike & Bike Trail and Oak Hollow Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Allen Premium Outlets and Adriatica Village. Heard Craig Center for the Arts and Walls of Clay are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, motor boating, and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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Mckinney, TX

What's nearby

  • Franconia Brewing Company - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Collin College - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • McKinney Repertory Theatre - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Erwin Park Hike & Bike Trail - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Chestnut Square Historic Village - 6 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • McKinney National Airport (DTX) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Hutchins BBQ & Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Union Bear Brewing Co. - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Braum's - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Blue Cactus in Downtown McKinney pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at The Blue Cactus in Downtown McKinney?

As of Oct 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Blue Cactus in Downtown McKinney on Oct 26, 2026 start from $302, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Blue Cactus in Downtown McKinney?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Blue Cactus in Downtown McKinney?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Blue Cactus in Downtown McKinney located?

Located in the heart of McKinney, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Franconia Brewing Company, Heard Craig Center for the Arts, and Walls of Clay. Erwin Park Hike & Bike Trail and McKinney Repertory Theatre are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house in a location close to the action!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 19, 2026
Rechel was an awesome guest and very respectful of our home. Would love to host Rachel again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House had plenty of space for me and my family for our weekend event, It was clean and the owner responded very quickly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great Place!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 9, 2023
Thank you Hiep for your kind feedback. We greatly appreciate it. You are welcome back anytime! 💙
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was so comfortable and clean. The location is perfect with shopping and dining nearby. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 17, 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re so glad to hear you found the house comfortable and clean, and that you enjoyed the convenient location. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’d love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Everything was amazing, we enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Great place. Good layout and close to everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 28, 2023
Gena, Thank you for your feedback! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us, especially during such a joyous occasion. We take pride in providing a great place for our guests, and we're glad that you appreciated the layout of our accommodations. Being close to everything is always a bonus, as it allows our guests to easily explore and make the most of their time. We hope the wedding was a beautiful celebration, and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future for any other special occasions or simply for another fantastic stay! 😍
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Property was nice and comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable home and plenty of space for us. The check in process was easy and a quiet neighborhood. We would stay again and recommend to friends. The Guerra Family
We were in town for Spikefest in Allen.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 21, 2025
Thank you so much for the kind words! We're glad you enjoyed the home and had a smooth check-in experience. We'd love to host you again anytime, and thank you for recommending us to your friends!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house

Wonderful stay at this conveniently located and comfortable home.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed the house. It was great space and very comfortable. The host was very responsive and helpful. Check-in and out was very easy. We would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place

The host was very fast at responding to questions and anything that was needed while we were here. Would stay here again, great atmosphere.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Place was as advertised. Owners were very responsive to calls and texts

Would definitely recommend, and if in the area again would rent again
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 1, 2022
Brad, thank you for recommending us. We appreciate it very much. Come back anytime! ❤️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great updated home!

House is precious and so close to everything you need. We stayed for a baseball tournament and had a great stay. Beds are clean and comfortable, kitchen has everything you need and home lives very large.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Great spacious house. Central location and easy to get to around the town. Everything that you would need is there for you.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute cactus

The place is newly renovated and super cute. The sheets and towels were incredibly soft. Would recommend this place
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 4, 2023
Thank you Suzy for your recommendation and for being an amazing guest. You are welcome back anytime! 💚
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

The house is functional and clean.

Good location if proximity to downtown is a must.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 7, 2022
Doug, thank you for sharing your memories with us. We hope to host your friends and family soon in the future. ❤️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Affordable

Nice & affordable home.. Bed I slept in was very comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 18, 2024
Thank you for choosing to share your memories in our home. We look forward to hosting you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding weekend

We stayed for the weekend because we were in town for a family wedding and the house was great. Great location to everything we needed and everywhere we needed to go.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 5, 2022
Thank you Tonja for staying with us and for being an amazing guest. It was our pleasure to share our home with you ❤️. Come back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls Trip

Great property and host was very helpful! Quick uber to downtown and tons to do. Perfect for our girls weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 21, 2023
Amber, thank you for your review. We appreciate you for being an excellent guest. Hope to host you on your next girls weekend. 😍 Your are welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bride and Family

Great stay with my cousins on Friday/Saturday as I get married on Saturday. We thoroughly enjoyed the beautiful home. We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 4, 2023
Armando, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a heartwarming review! We are thrilled to hear that your stay at our home was a memorable part of your special weekend. Congratulations on your wedding! It warms our hearts to know that you and your cousins enjoyed the beauty and comfort of our home. Creating wonderful experiences for our guests is what we strive for, and we're delighted that you would consider staying with us again in the future. If you ever decide to visit the area again, please don't hesitate to reach out. We would be honored to host you and your loved ones once more. Wishing you all the happiness and love in your new journey.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Forever Friends

We loved our stay at The Blue Cactus! House was very clean, amazingly comfortable, and loved the decor. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on May 15, 2023
Gina, Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience. It was a pleasure hosting you all, and I hope to have the opportunity to do so again in the future. You are welcome back anytime! 😍
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house

We had a group of 5 women and had plenty of room. We loved the house and had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 13, 2021
Colene, thank you for choosing to stay with us! We truly appreciated hosting your group! Come back any time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house for multiple families

We came for an event and needed a home to stage our items, make flower arrangements & sleep. It was perfect for our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 6, 2021
Thank you Leeat for staying with us. Welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceptional experience!!!

The house was very clean and comfortable. The host responds very quickly if you have a question. We will definitely stay there again next time we are in the area!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 18, 2021
Thank you Angie for staying with us, hope you and your family had a great time at the wedding. Welcome back anytime! ❤️
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