Blue Elm House near the Square in McKinney TX

Many family members planned to attend a wedding in McKinney, so the idea of a lot of us being able to stay together was appealing, especially since we don't see each other all that often. A house suitable for a large gathering seemed appropriate, so this house, for ten, looked about right. Unfortunately, those ten have to be close enough to each other to sleep together, and not all our family is, so the house really accommodates comfortably only about eight sleepers. And, for those who stay upstairs, the bathing part of the bathroom wasn't very useful for those accustomed to showering. And, yes, I realize that was acknowledged on the web site. According to one who slept there, the upstairs carpet could use a cleaning.

So, we had eight people, but we couldn't all eat together because there are only six dining room chairs--another web site claim. And that many people sharing a single shower made for some interesting schedules.

All that said, we were able to enjoy the very comfortable front room for stop-over visits by other family members. The kitchen facilities were adequate and sufficient for our needs, except that--minor detail--it's a good thing we didn't all drink coffee as there weren't enough cups to go around, and we also ran out of paper products. Bedrooms need some side tables and a chair or two for comfort--just some homey touches. A concern was parking, but since we were there during a holiday weekend, no one complained.

The house is centrally located, so it was easy to find and to drive to. It's also in a working-class neighborhood, no nearby grocery stores or restaurants to walk to, but that was not a problem for us.

While I realize that an owner has an investment to protect, the rental process as well as the list of do's and don't's was a little intimidating. I fully expected to be hit with an additional charge for failing one of the many, and detailed, departure expectations. Other VRBO experiences have not been nearly as restrictive.

Because of the per person price, the location, the number of family who slept there and who gathered there, I would rent it again. The positives outweigh the negatives.

They scheduled a roof replacement during our stay which came with two 0630 wake up calls, ceiling fan fell. A real disaster of a stay and no offer for any kind of refund.

Clean , lots of room , good location

I love this 100 yr old house. It is so charming! It was a great location, we stayed there for our daughters wedding but it is also close to all the fun at the Historic District.

It's been two weeks since my son's wedding in McKinney, and we are all still talking about how fun and special it was to stay in Blue Elm House with our family and our son's groomsmen. The house is very spacious, with room to sleep and host a large group. This made it very easy for us to all be together eating, playing, laughing and sleeping. The upstairs "master" is like a huge loft, with lots of room for people to sleep, with a roomy bathroom and large walk-in closet. Joe and Carolyn and their staff do a great job of keeping it well stocked with all of the towels and amenities you need. The large, modern kitchen was fully stocked with dishes, cooking supplies, and a few basic pantry items. We had plenty of cleaning supplies, shampoo and conditioner -- even bath salts for a soaking bath after the wedding! We also talked extensively before our visit to be sure that certain things we wanted to use would be there -- and they were all there! The location is perfect -- close to the major highways and almost any shopping you can imagine within a 10-20 minute radius. We had a few mechanical issues while we were there, but Joe and Carolyn were extremely attentive and worked diligently to get things sorted out as quickly as possible. We are so thankful that such a wonderful option existed for all of us to make such wonderful memories at such a special time in our lives. Thank you, Joe and Carolyn, for caring so much about your guests. We highly recommend!