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Blue Horizon Retreat- Near Downtown McKinney

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A living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a ceiling fan.
A porch with wicker furniture and a 'WELCOME' sign.
A bedroom with a large bed, a dark headboard, and a view of a bathroom through an open door.
A modern bathroom with a shower, toilet, and sink.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel microwave, a toaster, and a Samsung oven.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Chestnut Square Historic Village
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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McKinney, TX
  • Place, Chestnut Square Historic Village
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, McKinney Repertory Theatre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Collin County History Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dallas, TX (DAL-Love Field)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Main Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area

About this property

Blue Horizon Retreat- Near Downtown McKinney

Looking for a spacious and newly renovated retreat close to downtown McKinney's vibrant restaurant and wine scene? Look no further than Blue Horizon Retreat! This stunning 3-bedroom Airbnb boasts beautiful hardwood floors, ample natural light, and modern amenities to make your stay as comfortable as possible. And when you're ready to explore, downtown McKinney's best restaurants and wine bars and local shopping are just a quick 5-minute walk away. Two blocks behind us is Finch Park, walking trails, pickleball, tennis and playground. Book your stay today!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Loud Parties are not allowed.
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please make sure the key is back in the box for the next guest.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3206174vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Note from host: Loud Parties are not allowed.
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

McKinney

McKinney is home to this holiday home. McKinney Repertory Theatre and Collin County History Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Allen Premium Outlets and Fairview Town Center. Walls of Clay and Heard Craig Center for the Arts are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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McKinney, TX

What's nearby

  • Chestnut Square Historic Village - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • McKinney Repertory Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Erwin Park Hike & Bike Trail - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Collin County History Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Towne Lake Park - 5 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • McKinney National Airport (DTX) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Union Bear Brewing Co. - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪TUPPS Brewery - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Arcade92 - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Yard - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dragon Axe McKinney - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Blue Horizon Retreat- Near Downtown McKinney pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Blue Horizon Retreat- Near Downtown McKinney ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Blue Horizon Retreat- Near Downtown McKinney ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Blue Horizon Retreat- Near Downtown McKinney ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Blue Horizon Retreat- Near Downtown McKinney located?

Situated in McKinney, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Chestnut Square Historic Village, Walls of Clay and McKinney Repertory Theatre. Collin County History Museum and Heard Craig Center for the Arts are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly what we needed, quiet and a super easy walk to historic downtown McKinney.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brittany W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Inside was great and very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

CHARLES C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a very nice, neat little house within walking distance of the town square. I will stay here any time we need a place in TX
Stayed 10 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

sarah c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable beds, great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Miriam F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a wonderful stay here! Darling little home within a couple blocks of the main square of Old McKinney and two blocks from Finch Park. Tammy was vey accommodating and helpful.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

dennis h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, easy process, lots of nice updates.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erica R.

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

Nice Stay!

Great location and property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Feb 2024
Thank you! Come back anytime
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brooke S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute little house within walking distance of the McKinney downtown square!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brandon Z.

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

Perfect location for a weekend!

We really enjoyed staying here and it was great to be able to walk to downtown McKinney!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heidi T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is clean and comfortable. We appreciated being able to walk over to the park for exercise and downtown for entertainment.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laurie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very convenient location. House was clean and well maintained.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mitch M.

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

Great location

We enjoyed being within walking distance of historic McKinney. House has everything we needed in terms of amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edward A.

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

Beautiful little home.

Very comfortable. Nicely furnished. We walked downtown for breakfast. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paula S.

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

Very nice

Will stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia J.

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

Walkable around McKinney

The location was clean and close to downtown MCKINNEY restaurants, farmers market and shopping.We enjoyed walking the city! The location was easy to find and in a quite and safe neighborhood.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cheri H.

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

Great Spot

Wonderful quick response by host! Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Belinda K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Blue Horizon is within a short walking distance from downtown McKinney where we did some local shopping and ate several nice meals. The house itself was roomy yet cozy, well-equipped kitchen and a private deck for the fall days. We will definitely keep this one on our Favorite's List!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

neil l.

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

Great Location

Clean and comfortable. Close to downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathy C.

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

So convenient to historic downtown McKinney!

We enjoyed our stay in this nicely updated home. It’s a short walk to the downtown McKinney square and all it’s nice shops and restaurants. The home was very comfortable and the owner was very easy to work with. Would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Nov 2023
Thank you so much for staying at our place. Please come back anytime
Verified review

8/10 Good

Linda M.

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

McKinney

Nice place for a long weekend
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michele B.

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

Oktoberfest retreat

Had a great weekend. Parked once and enjoyed walking to the square and nearby park.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Holly M.

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

Family fun

Had a great trip got to spend time with family, plenty of room for 6 people. Clean and just about everything you need.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Nice house

Very nice and clean
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donna K.

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

Family time!

Loved the location in that we were able to walk to the historic district and enjoy the activities. The home had many lovely upgrades. Great job on bathrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jerita S.

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

beautifully remodled and updated

convenient to downtown. comfortable, it was too hot to really enjoy the outside but the inside was lovely
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct 2024
Thank you! Yeah Texas is just hot! Come back anytime

About the host

Hosted by Tammy Martellini

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I am a local Real Estate Broker in McKinney. I enjoy traveling, visiting with my friends, taking care of my animals and just hanging out at home.

Why they chose this property

Looking for a spacious and newly renovated retreat close to downtown McKinney's vibrant restaurant and wine scene? Look no further than Blue Horizon Retreat! This stunning 3-bedroom Airbnb boasts beautiful hardwood floors, ample natural light, and modern amenities to make your stay as comfortable as possible. And when you're ready to explore, downtown McKinney's best restaurants and wine bars and local shopping are just a quick 5-minute walk away. Book your stay today!

What makes this property unique

Original hardwood floors, close to downtown Mckinney which is always happening. There is always something going on down there. McKinney boast plenty of parks, restaurants, walking trails, dog parks.

Languages:

English

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