Unwind Fireside & Play Pool! Idyllic McKinney Home provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with WiFi in public areas.
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9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
Entire home
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 11232 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
Parking available
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About this property
Unwind Fireside & Play Pool! Idyllic McKinney Home
Embark on a ‘Lone Star State’ getaway with this 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath suburban sanctuary as your home base! Located 30 miles from the bustling scene of Dallas, this vacation rental comes complete with all the essentials, so you can focus on enjoying your time in the southwestern sun. Tee off at a nearby golf course, indulge in the local Tex-Mex cuisine, or visit the Dallas Museum of Art. After the day’s festivities, head back home to play a round of pool and watch a family movie on the Smart TV!
Perfect for families looking to explore Dallas’ attractions on their own time, this well-appointed retreat offers all the comforts of home in an easily accessible location.
Primary Bedroom: California King Bed, Twin Bed (2nd Floor) | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed | Bedroom 4: 2 Full Beds
INDOOR LIVING: 2 Smart TVs, gas fireplace, game room w/ pool table, 2 dining areas, soaking tub, tray ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows OUTDOOR LIVING: Patio w/ dining table & gas grill, private yard KITCHEN: Fully equipped, cooking basics, drip coffee maker, dishware/flatware, Crock-Pot, hot water pot, spices, toaster, waffle maker GENERAL: Free WiFi, air conditioning, ceiling fans, complimentary toiletries, hair dryer, hangers, iron/board, keyless entry, linens/towels, trash bags/paper towels FAQ: Exterior security cameras (facing front & back yards), step-free access, stairs required for all bedrooms PARKING: Garage (2 vehicles), driveway (5 vehicles)
-- THE LOCATION --
OPT OUTSIDE: Towne Lake Recreation Lake (1.5 miles), Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary (4.8 miles), Go Ape Zipline and Adventure Park (11.2 miles), Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve (11.2 miles), Frisco Community Park (13.3 miles), Arbor Hills Nature Preserve (18.3 miles), White Rock Lake Park (29.4 miles), The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden (31.9 miles) ATTRACTIONS: Allen Premium Outlets (5.1 miles), National Videogame Museum (18.2 miles), Adventure Landing Dallas (18.3 miles), SEA LIFE Grapevine Aquarium (31.0 miles), Dallas Museum of Art (30.9 miles), Perot Museum of Nature and Science (31.1 miles), The Dallas World Aquarium (31.3 miles), John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza (32.7 miles), Dallas Zoo (40.5 miles), WinStar Casino (76 miles) GOLF: Eldorado Golf Course (2.0 miles), Oak Hollow Golf Course (4.3 miles), Stonebridge Ranch Country Club - Dye Course (4.8 miles), WestRidge Golf Course (6.6 miles), TPC Craig Ranch (7.9 miles), Ridgeview Ranch Golf Course (10.4 miles) BREWERIES/WINERIES: Landon Winery (2.1 miles), Lone Star Wine Cellars (2.3 miles), TUPPS Brewery (2.8 miles), Franconia Brewing Company (4.0 miles), Union Bear Brewing Co. (14.3 miles) AIRPORT: Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (37.0 miles)
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-- POLICIES --
- No smoking - No pets allowed - No events, parties, or large gatherings - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in - Do not move the pool table - NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 2 exterior security cameras, facing the front and back yards. They do not look into interior spaces - NOTE: Stairs are required to access all the bedrooms
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Internet access
Parking and transportation
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Microwave
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster
Waffle maker
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2.5 bathrooms
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Garden
Yard
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washer/dryer
Comfort
Air conditioning
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Things to do
Billiards/pool table
Hiking/biking trails 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
General
Garden
Unit size: 2,500 square feet
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
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Pets
Pets not allowed
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
Long-term renters welcome
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 and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
About the neighborhood
McKinney is home to this vacation home. Stonebriar Centre Mall and Adriatica Village are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Towne Lake Park and Myers Park and Event Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Allen Event Center or Ford Center. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking. Visit our McKinney travel guide
Is Unwind Fireside & Play Pool! Idyllic McKinney Home pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Unwind Fireside & Play Pool! Idyllic McKinney Home?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Unwind Fireside & Play Pool! Idyllic McKinney Home?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Unwind Fireside & Play Pool! Idyllic McKinney Home located?
Situated in McKinney, this vacation home is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Towne Lake Park and within 3 mi (5 km) of McKinney Repertory Theatre and Heard Craig Center for the Arts. Walls of Clay and Erwin Park Hike & Bike Trail are also within 3 mi (5 km).
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Unwind Fireside & Play Pool! Idyllic McKinney Home Reviews
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Wonderful
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Our original stay was for a baseball tournament that was canceled. After rescheduling the days we intended to stay, we had the perfect place. This home was the perfect location with nearby food and shopping. We enjoyed our quiet and peaceful retreat.
We really enjoyed the property. Rooms were good size and a lot of space. Our teenage boys enjoyed playing pool for hours. Very nice neighborhood, loved the garage parking. The property manager was responsive and helped when needed. Great restaurants and a Walmart nearby.
Traveled from Waco tx and arrived and was made very comfortable with the home
Very clean and I’m the corner of a quiet culdesac
Only downside is the stairs are pretty steep and all rooms are upstairs
Besides that downfall, the home was perfect
Great location, nice house. Well equipped. Property manager was excellent. Kitchen and bathrooms were clean and well stocked. House is dated and could use upgrading. Very dark inside.
It was very good stay. 1 problem, the tub stopper did not work in the master bedroom. The water kept leaking out.
Over all, very nice house, good location.
Needed a place to accommodate 10 guests. Place worked out great. Only heads up would be all bedrooms are upstairs and stairs are steep. Caution for the elderly or physically challenged. Otherwise, would highly recommend.
We liked the house. The kitchen was a little cramped but we managed. The pool table was great for entertainment and the TV room was excellent as was the back porch. The only complaints was the property was dirty especially the window seals and baseboards. There were some necessities that would improve the stay in the kitchen. Example, there wasn't a blender. The cabinets and drawers could have been more organized and they needed more knives. Thank you!!
Honestly mixed feelings. If the house was remodeled, it would be fantastic. Some areas of the house were pretty rough around the edges. Front door had wooden shims to hold the glass in place, the second bathroom had issues with the bathtub faucet. We never got it working properly. Overall cleanliness was good, but found a beer can in a window seal, and the dishwasher was full when we arrived. The one thing that annoyed us the most was Check out was at 10:00, and either the owner or the cleaning person was there at 9:45 waiting outside in their car and watched us while we loaded our car. Was kind of creepy.
Great place to stay, especially for weddings nearby. Clean property, nice rooms, and plenty of space for everyone. Zman was responsive and helpful, overall a great experience.
This is our favorite location in the McKinney area! Near parks and downtown but away from the major traffic. This was an older house, so it had a few quirks we dealt with, but the property’s manager was quick to take care of stuff and overall the 6-8 places we’ve stayed around this area visiting family, this is our favorite.
The home listing is lacking significantly. All bedrooms are up a huge flight of stairs. We rented this home as a place for our family to stay together while we were in town for a wedding. When we arrived we realized all the bedrooms were upstairs. This posed a significant problem for us because part of our group was elderly. We ended up having to buy a baby gate also, because the stairs were very dangerous for our small children. Had the listing stated this, we would have chose alternative lodging.
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Kelly G.
27 May 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location but very neglected & dirty
This property was in a great location and a very quiet neighborhood. It had good size bedrooms. All of the table seating for only four people so that was a bit awkward.If you are a fastidiously clean person, this property is not for you. It has not been deep cleaned in a long long time. Every single bar of soap that is ever been used is still here. If you want to use the pool table there’s no chalk so bring your own. The dishwasher does not work so you’ll be doing all of your dishes by hand in a bowl because the stoppers don’t fit the drains. The outdoor patio has no seating except for dilapidated folding metal chairs, and the deck was uncared for. The home host was very nice and showed up, but was inefficient and ineffectual. I paid a fairly significant cleaning fee and we had to strip our own linens. I threw away the kitchen sponge because it had been used by who knows how many people. The cabinets are splattered with I don’t know what. The bathrooms were mostly clean. The towels are like sandpaper.
While the neighborhood was not bad at all, the house was not as ideal as we had imagined. With 2 toddlers, the stairs were a huge hazard, though there were no mishaps. Alot of the outlets and other types of wall plugs were poorly installed. A board in the ceiling of the living room was coming off. However, most importantly and also upsetting was the fact that my wife and I were bitten by bed bugs 10+ times each. This is absolutely unacceptable! We have washed everything we brought in the hopes of preventing them from spreading to our own home. Luckily it would seem our children were not bitten, so the problem seem to be isolated to the master bedroom for the time being.
Also, there was zero communication from the owner before hand and we had to play phone tag through Evolve to get the code to enter for our stay. We whole heartedly do not recommend staying here. And we have not heard back since reporting the existance of bed bugs. So I repeat, POOR COMMUNICATION!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Sarah
26 December 2022
McKinney or Bust
Colorado School of Mines alumni traveled to McKinney for the D2 National Championship football game & this home was perfect for a group of fans to have a home base for the weekend’s activities. The pool table & parlor were perfect for our group to gather and get reconnected. The location was ideal as it was close to the main road but in a quiet neighborhood. The property had everything we needed.
This house worked out great for us. We have a large family and we all had room. It was also great to see grandparents teaching kids how to play pool 🎱 and this was possible because of this house. Thanks for the great family memories.
The house was plenty big enough to accommodate our family, but there were small issues. Had no hot water downstairs and took a couple days to fix, overall cleanliness could have been better. Kitchen utensils very sparse, only the basic minimums furniture was dated and very rickety, and no real outside seating. House is dated and needs definite sprucing up.
It was the perfect house for my family and I. We came down to Dallas for my nephew's 1st birthday party and had the immediate family staying with us at this beautiful, classic style home. There was plenty of room for all 8 of us and it could have fit a couple more. Communication was great and very fast! My husband left his wireless headset there and they mailed it to our house in California within the next day or two! Great experience for sure! We would definitely stay here again.