10/10 Excellent
Anna
7 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Anna
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Entire home
Birdsong Retreat in McKinney
Holiday home in McKinney with kitchen
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Reviews
10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81613 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
McKinney, TX
- Place, Erwin Park Hike & Bike Trail8 min walk
- Place, McKinney Repertory Theatre10 min walk
- Place, Chestnut Square Historic Village15 min walk
- Airport, Dallas, TX (DAL-Love Field)39 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
3 Queen Beds
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
About this property
Birdsong Retreat in McKinney
Welcome to your trendy 1930s vacation retreat! You are 0.4 miles to McKinney's vibrant Historic Downtown. This mid-century craftsman-style home is tastefully updated while restoring its provincial charms. Authentic shiplap ceilings and modern kitchen with marble countertops & floating shelves. Open & bright living room area. Master Suite with remodeled bath including walk-in-shower. Large secondary bedroom has a vaulted ceiling with exposed wood beams. Third bedroom is a cozy room with a full/twin bunkbed. Full size washer and dryer for longer stays.
Gas stove and furnished kitchen for gathered meals around large kitchen table.
Enjoy coffee on the front or back porch, a good conversation around the fire pit in the fenced yard, and a sound night of sleep in beds with memory toppers.
Excellent food and shopping within a five- ten minute walk. Historic downtown boasts casual to fine dining, locally owned coffee shops and boutiques, a thriving farmer's market on Saturday mornings, festivals and special events throughout the year, and charming neighborhood streets for your morning walk. Be sure to check out our favorites: Bresnan Bread and Pastry, Collective Coffee, Farmers Market (Saturday mornings only), The Yard, Cadillac Pizza, Harvest (1st and 3rd floors), Emporium Pie, Patina Green, the Antique Mall, Yocal Local, Landry Kate, and Willow House and so much more!
Free parking in the driveway and street. Excellent grocery store options with 10-15 minutes (Costco, Trader Joes, Sam's, Kroger).
Other things to note:
We welcome up to 2 pets. The first pet fee is $100 and the second pet is $50. Please read our pet rules to be sure they work for you and your pets.
We will request an extra cleaning fee for groups over 4. $5 per guest per night. The request for this fee will be sent upon booking.
Gas stove and furnished kitchen for gathered meals around large kitchen table.
Enjoy coffee on the front or back porch, a good conversation around the fire pit in the fenced yard, and a sound night of sleep in beds with memory toppers.
Excellent food and shopping within a five- ten minute walk. Historic downtown boasts casual to fine dining, locally owned coffee shops and boutiques, a thriving farmer's market on Saturday mornings, festivals and special events throughout the year, and charming neighborhood streets for your morning walk. Be sure to check out our favorites: Bresnan Bread and Pastry, Collective Coffee, Farmers Market (Saturday mornings only), The Yard, Cadillac Pizza, Harvest (1st and 3rd floors), Emporium Pie, Patina Green, the Antique Mall, Yocal Local, Landry Kate, and Willow House and so much more!
Free parking in the driveway and street. Excellent grocery store options with 10-15 minutes (Costco, Trader Joes, Sam's, Kroger).
Other things to note:
We welcome up to 2 pets. The first pet fee is $100 and the second pet is $50. Please read our pet rules to be sure they work for you and your pets.
We will request an extra cleaning fee for groups over 4. $5 per guest per night. The request for this fee will be sent upon booking.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
McKinney
Located in McKinney, this holiday home is in the city centre. Chestnut Square Historic Village and Ewing Mansion are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Adriatica Village and Allen Premium Outlets. Walls of Clay and Splitsville are also worth visiting.
McKinney, TX
What's nearby
- Heard Craig Center for the Arts - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Erwin Park Hike & Bike Trail - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- McKinney Repertory Theatre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
- Collin County History Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
- Chestnut Square Historic Village - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Hutchins BBQ & Grill - 11 min walk
- Union Bear Brewing Co. - 11 min walk
- The Yard - 12 min walk
- Arcade92 - 12 min walk
- Cadillac Pizza Pub - 12 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.4/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.6/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Roberta G.
17 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Roberta G.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Susan B.
15 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Birdsong Retreat is excellent!
Susan B.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kenneth
9 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kenneth
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Jeffery G.
10 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious and Great Location
Jeffery G.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Esther S.
4 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Esther S.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lillian B.
30 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lillian B.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kyle A.
17 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property and stay!
Kyle A.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Renae M.
22 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute house
Renae M.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
31 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
High Tea Party
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tynayah R.
4 Dec 2025
Tynayah R.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
About the host
Hosted by Lora Vogelsang
Chris and I have called McKinney home along with our five children for over twenty years. Downtown McKinney is a special place for our family and holds memories like family celebrations and coffee/Farmer's Market mornings. We would love to share our favorite spots with you!
Why they chose this property
We love Birdsong Retreat's neighborhood with easy parking and a walk just minutes from the square. The area is quiet yet McKinney offers many special celebrations throughout the year that bring our city together in the downtown area. Throughout the seasons we always find new things to enjoy, interesting new shops popping up, new restaurants and coffee shops to try, or a quaint street to be inspired by architecture and colors. We also enjoy hitting the pickle ball courts at Finch Park. The area has so much to offer.
What makes this property unique
Birdsong Retreat is warm and inviting. We keep it styled yet uncluttered for your stay, your belongings, your retreat, your time away. The home has both a quiet front porch and a covered back patio with a table and grill for an evening under the backyard string lights. In the fall and winter enjoy a bonfire in the fire pit. A fully furnished kitchen makes cooking easy or if you prefer a dining experience just head out the door and take a short stroll to many wonderful options.
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