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The Blue Cactus in Downtown McKinney

Vacation home in McKinney with kitchen and patio

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4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi
Exterior detail
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, books
In Downtown McKinney, The Blue Cactus offers a unique getaway with an eclectic southwest-meets-mid-century-modern flair. This 1700+ sq ft home features a remodeled kitchen, renovated master bedroom and bathroom, and each room has its own character. Bring your pets to enjoy the large fenced-in backyard with dog run.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101737 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,737 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: 2 pets per stay with a pet fee of $150.00/ each.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

The Blue Cactus In Mckinney
The Blue Cactus in Downtown Mckinney McKinney
The Blue Cactus in Downtown Mckinney Private vacation home

About the neighborhood

Map
Mckinney, TX

What's nearby

  • Collin College - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • McKinney Repertory Theatre - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Erwin Park Hike & Bike Trail - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Heard Craig Center for the Arts - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Chestnut Square Historic Village - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles

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 50 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

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).

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Reviews

The Blue Cactus in Downtown McKinney Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jolene

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

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

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

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

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

Jason B.

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

Funky & Eclectic

Groovy lil' place... very warm & welcoming and within walking distance to downtown Mckinney. Plenty of space to not feel cramped yet still cozy like a warm blanket... with all the amenities of home. We will definitely recommended the Blue Cactus to any & all.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karin S.

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

Family Staycation

We enjoyed a 2-night stay at The Blue Cactus and had a fabulous family- sisters/cousins weekend. The house is decorated with an adorable farmhouse vibe exactly as the photos highlight. So much space for 10 of us....mostly adults with 3 kids. Very close to downtown Mckinney square. Perfect for our family staycation playing games and reconnecting. Exceeded our expectations!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

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

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

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

4/10 Poor

Mr. J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Beware of the pictures

The pictures show a nice, quaint home but it doesn't look exactly like the pictures. The exterior of the property was very unkempt (lots of overgrown foilage). Very few of the doors in the home actually close so if you are looking for privacy in a room, you will need to put an object in front of the door. Rugs and floor were very dirty. My daughter found a large roach crawling across the floor in the evening. We really do not think the home was worth the price. We came into town for a family wedding and my brother stayed at a home a few blocks away that was comparably priced and his home was much nicer and up to date. The bed in the master bedroom was comfortable so that was a plus. The trundle beds are really only good for kids as adults would not comfortably fit on them unless the adult is a "small" adult. We showed up and the washing machine had all of the towels sitting in it "wet". No one had put them in the dryer so they were all "stale". I would not stay in this property again.
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

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

6/10 Okay

Sally S.

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy

A Decent Experience with Room for Improvement

A nice, reasonably renovated house with plenty of room, perfect for a group of women celebrating a milestone birthday. However, upon arrival, it was clear that some finishing touches and a deep cleaning were needed. Grease splatters behind the stove on the wall, rings in the toilet, and dishes still in the dishwasher were missed opportunities for a warm welcome. While the location was conveniently close to downtown and other destination spots, the outside noise made for some sleepless nights. Despite being a dog lover, the constant barking at night in the neighborhood kept those staying in the front of the house with some restless and sleepless nights. Additionally, large diesel trucks from neighboring houses running late into the night also created some exhaustion. We didn't contact the owners during our stay regarding these details because we were already there so a deep cleaning couldn't be done and not sure what they would have done about the middle of the night noise.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

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

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

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

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

Stephanie P.

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

Wedding weekend

Great older home in downtown McKinney that has been redone in a beautiful rustic style with all the modern amenities. Kitchen is amazing-I would love to have it in my own home! Wedding weekend with friends and family and the venues close by. Great downtown area close to everything you could need and then some.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

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

Kina M.

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

Relaxing

The decor is what captivated my family. Out of all the home we rented for the weekend, Blue Cactus was the favorite among other family members! This property accommodate the needs of my family for the weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

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

Doug H.

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

Wedding Trip

The Blue Cactus was perfect for our trip to attend a wedding. The owner was proactive and very responsive to questions. The decor was very well put together! Thank you for accommodating our family!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

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

McKinney

Cost was fair, close to downtown, quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023