Inside Buji: A luxury McAllen retreat built for musicians — and growing Valleywide
By Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza • January 16, 2026 • 3 min read
The luxury short-term rental, which blends Japanese minimalism and Scandinavian warmth, is also open to the public for stays and private events.
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