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The Blue Cactus in Downtown McKinney

Holiday home in McKinney with kitchen and patio

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Interior
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101737 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Breakfast available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 4

2 Single 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

About this property

The Blue Cactus in Downtown McKinney

Enjoy relaxing evenings at The Blue Cactus in coveted Downtown McKinney near many shops, restaurants and 75. Adore your getaway in our home designed with an eclectic flair where southwest meets mid-century modern. 1700+ sq ft home features a remodeled kitchen made for a chef, renovated master bedroom and bathroom with plenty of unique character. Each room offers a fun treasure, whether it be through style or a piece of McKinney History, you will be sure to take a memory from your stay with you.

The space
Our home offers a large fenced in backyard with a seperate dog run for your pets to enjoy. Bring the family, furry friends too, and enjoy this split floor plan perfect for meeting your getaway needs! Full use of all amenities including the back yard. All bed linens, towels, shampoo, soaps are provided. Make yourself at home and celebrate friends and family.
Bedrooms 1 hosts 2 quality full size beds, Bedroom 2 features comfort Queen mattress and quality linens. Bedroom 3 features a king size bed and Twin Trundles with 2 comfort mattresses and quality linens.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
2 pets per stay with a pet fee of $150.00/ each.
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

McKinney

Located in McKinney, this holiday home is in the city centre. 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 Adriatica Village and Allen Premium Outlets. Walls of Clay and J.M. Caldwell Sr. Community Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, power boating and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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Mckinney, TX

What's nearby

  • Collin College - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • McKinney Repertory Theatre - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Erwin Park Hike & Bike Trail - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Heard Craig Center for the Arts - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Chestnut Square Historic Village - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Love Field Airport (DAL) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hutchins BBQ & Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Union Bear Brewing Co. - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Braum's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬2 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 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at The Blue Cactus in Downtown McKinney?

On-site 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?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Blue Cactus in Downtown McKinney located?

Located in the heart of McKinney, this holiday home is within 1 mile (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 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T.

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

10/10 Excellent

Amber G.

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

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

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

10/10 Excellent

Taryn H.

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

10/10 Excellent

Claudia L.

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

Great place

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

10/10 Excellent

Hiep T.

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

Great Stay

Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stasi W.

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

Quick and sweet!

We needed a place where all 2 generations of women, living in 4 different states, could conveniently and comfortably meet up for 48 hrs. Many drove, 3 flew in, and the house, location and weather was excellent! Close to everything! Will definitely want to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Nena M.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Disappointed

There were three of us in our party. 60’s year old lifelong friends for a weekend to visit and catch up. Check-in was a breeze, kitchen was great, and Wi-Fi access was great. The house was decorated cute. The window blind in one bedroom had several slats broken leaving a gaping hole so that no one wanted to sleep in that room. We opened the back door to go in the back yard, and the door wouldn’t close back so we had chairs propped in front of it all night. Contacted the host via message and wasn’t addressed until the next evening. There was no hot water for showers, only barely lukewarm. The rug under the dining table was dirty like it had not been vacuumed. These were the main issues. We enjoyed historic downtown McKinney.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie R.

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

4/10 Poor

Pamela T.

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
We stayed at your charming home. There were a few issues which I have listed. I am a person that will always give an opportunity to correct. I will not write a negative review which can destroy someone’s business.Please consider the following:This place is charming with lots of character. I appreciate that you had shampoo and body wash. The water is very hot perhaps too hot. Also loved the towels. Please do not advertise that it is a chefs kitchen. The kitchen is spacious but there are no tools. I was expecting more but I had a suspicion. My cousins and I are bakers. I have a food license in the state of Minnesota. I brought a kitchen aid mixer, all the baking tools(spatulas, bowls, rolling pin, measuring spoons, pans, baking ingredients, baggies, aluminum foil, wraps, knives, whisk, etc) we did buy two new tools and left in the drawer. Musty smell, tried to get rid of. All the baking we did helped. We replaced the batteries in the remote and the clock in the living roomThe refrigerator was dirty. We cleaned itThe washer and dryer were full of clothes, we dried and folded the laundry. The dishwasher was full of dishes. Dead bugs on the window sillsNo dish rags or dish towels (we did buy 8 dish rags and we left them)Cleaned and organized the small pantry to left of frig. Threw away outdated items. No hot pads. We bought hot pads and left. Rug under dining table, badly stained. It was that way when we came. One cracked glass on the shelf,
Dirty refrigerator
Broken blinds
Badly stained rug
Dirty refrigerator
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Gena M.

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

Great place

Great place. Good layout and close to everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jolene

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

10/10 Excellent

Annette P.

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

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

10/10 Excellent

Brad W.

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

10/10 Excellent

Suzy m.

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

8/10 Good

Doug H., San Diego

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

10/10 Excellent

Armando S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Amber M.

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

10/10 Excellent

David D.

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

Great Place and Hosts

This was a great stay, had only one minor issue the host remedied IMMEDIATELY. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tonja B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Gina L.

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

10/10 Excellent

colene p.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeff A.

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

Perfect home base

Perfect home base for Thanksgiving spent with family living in McKinney. Great to be able to escape back to our own spot for some alone time. Plenty of room for everyone, including the dogs. Great location and beautiful home. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Brittany

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We are local real estate agents who's passion for Downtown McKinney spilled over to hosting guests. Please check out our local guide for our favorite restaurants and stops in Downtown. We are nearby should you need anything-including a tour of new homes to call your own!

Why they chose this property

Large home with split floor plan. Recently renovated to fit all your vacation needs.

What makes this property unique

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