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Cozy private efficiency located near downtown Raleigh, PNC Arena, NCSU, RTP, RDU

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A living room with a beige sofa, a patterned rug, a dining area with a table and chairs, and large windows with a view of the outside.
A porch with two rocking chairs, a potted plant, and a window with shutters.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a ceiling fan, a window with blinds, and a clock on a cabinet.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a dresser, a window with blinds, and a ceiling fan.
A single-story house with a porch, a yellow door, and a brick chimney.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Raleigh, NC
  • Place, Lake Johnson
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, North Carolina State Fairgrounds
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, North Carolina State University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Raleigh

With a stay at this vacation home in Raleigh (Southwest Raleigh), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of North Carolina State Fairgrounds and North Carolina State University. .This vacation home is 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from Crabtree Valley Mall and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Carter-Finley Stadium.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Johnson - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • North Carolina State Fairgrounds - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • North Carolina State University - 3 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Carter-Finley Stadium - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Lenovo Center - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

  • Cary Station - 10 min drive
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Pam's Farmhouse - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Kabuki Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ole Time Barbecue - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Cozy private efficiency located near downtown Raleigh, PNC Arena, NCSU, RTP, RDU

Cozy private efficiency in my home, 8 miles-downtown Raleigh, NCSU, RTP, Cary, RDU airport and nature parks (Lake Johnson, Umstead Park, Lake Jordan) Fridge, microwave, coffee maker, toaster oven provided. 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, living room/dining area. There is a tenant with 2 small dogs who lives on property in their own private space. ( There entrance is the back of the house)
Make yourself comfortable in your air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a refrigerator and a Smart TV. The bathroom has a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home features hiking/biking trails nearby, kayaking nearby, and water skiing nearby. Recreational activities include mountain biking nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing 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)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
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

Cozy private efficiency located near downtown Raleigh, PNC Arena, NCSU, RTP, RDU Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 84 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy accommodations for a short trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great stay! Responsive host and great location for Raleigh/Cary area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, close to downtown, pleasant stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home. Very clean, easy check in and incredible response to questions. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is charming. The host was very accommodating as well. Both the bed and the couch were very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was wonderful to us and put up with my cranky phone call trying to figure out the shower mechanism the morning after game 4 haha. Perfect spot for a quick stay in Raleigh :)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Leslie is a wonderful host. She went above and beyond to help us secure lodging after a power loss from a pop-up storm. Her home is truly a “home away from home”! Great location and a great value. We plan to return again soon:)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay! Everything was clean, and the host was really responsive and kind! If we go back to Raleigh, we would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay! Very cozy and comfy
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay and it was super convenient being located that close to the Lenovo Center, which is why we were in Raleigh. Cute place!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home exactly as described. Very convenient neighborhood. Tons of shopping and options nearby. Our host was incredible. Great communication. Will definitely stay here again if ever in the area
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing stay here, it was so beautiful and perfect for our trip! Our host was very friendly and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Entire place was very clean, decorated and presented nicely and host was fantastic with communication
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The name says it all! Perfect amenities and location for a weekend visit to Raleigh. I look forward to future stays.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
good parking. great place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute cottage! It was clean and had everything we needed :)
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place. Had everything we needed for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
A very comfortable cottage. A convenient location to downtown, the Farmer’s Market and museums. Great communication with the host. Would definitely rent again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property. So clean and comfortable and close to everything. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a perfect spot for visiting my daughter at NCSU, it was super cute, cozy, clean and host was very responsive. I would highly recommend this efficiency.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage is comfy, cute and close to everything you need to access in Raleigh.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for the trip we made. Simple, easy process and exactly as described
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute, comfortable, attentive host.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

lovely stay in a lovely spot

very well decorated and appointed. a lovely stay in a lovely place. you can tell this home loved as all the plants are happy!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place For A Weekend Stay

Nice, cozy place for a weekend stay in the area. Everything you need in one small package. Will definitely stay again when in the area again in a few months
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

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