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7 Minutes from Downtown Raleigh, Great for Kids.

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A wooden deck with outdoor furniture, a small play structure, and a fenced yard with trees.
A living room with two black armchairs, a patterned rug, and a white dog with a red ball.
A single-story house with a front porch, a garage, and a flag.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and a large window providing natural light.
A garden bed with green plants in front of a house with white siding and a brick pathway.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Raleigh, NC
  • Place, Marsh Creek Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Triangle Town Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, North Carolina State University
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest bathroom

Bathtub or shower

Master en-suite

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Raleigh

Located in Raleigh, this holiday home is in the city centre. Crabtree Valley Mall and Raleigh Flea Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Durant Nature Preserve and Randleigh Farm. Travelling with kids? Make time for North Carolina State Fairgrounds, or head to an event or a match at Carter-Finley Stadium. Kayaking and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby.
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Raleigh, NC

What's nearby

  • Marsh Creek Park - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Triangle Town Center - 7 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Crabtree Valley Mall - 12 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Atlantic Union Bank Convention Center - 12 min drive - 10.1 km
  • North Carolina State University - 14 min drive - 12.1 km

Getting around

  • Raleigh Union Station - 12 min drive
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Golden Corral - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 7 Minutes from Downtown Raleigh, Great for Kids. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at 7 Minutes from Downtown Raleigh, Great for Kids.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 7 Minutes from Downtown Raleigh, Great for Kids.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 7 Minutes from Downtown Raleigh, Great for Kids.?

Checkout is at 8:00 AM.

Where is 7 Minutes from Downtown Raleigh, Great for Kids. located?

This family-friendly holiday home is located in the city centte, within 2 mi (3 km) of Marsh Creek Park and Hedingham Golf Club. WakeMed Raleigh Campus is 3.1 mi (5 km) away.

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. 39 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice home in Raleigh and a very nice host. A very pleasant stay.
Stayed 28 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house played as our comfortable home base while visiting family in Raleigh. The grandkids enjoyed the toy room. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen large enough to serve family meals. The large laundry appliances and backyard decks were nice bonuses.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house, immaculately clean and maintained. Furnished with everything you could possibly need. Communication with owner was excellent in every instance. Thank you for allowing us to share your lovely home!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect home for entertaining our granddaughter.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a wonderful stay. The home was very clean. It was a well stocked home. Location was close to stores and restaurants. The host was so nice and very accessible. She reached out the day after our arrival to ask if everything was okay and 8f we needed anything. I would definitely rent this house and rent from this host again. Great and seamless process.
Stayed 15 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ok place to stay. Great if you have children

This is a kid friendly home
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Stay with Kids

Amazing and immaculate house for a stay with 2 young children. We absolutely loved having access to the thoughtfullu curated toys and outdoor play area. House was very comfortable, cozy and a wonderful stay away from home.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

N.C. Fair 2 week stay

It was great! Nice quiet neighborhood. Good location. Would stay again. Thanks.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice

Great home and laid out nice. Owner is very responsive and good communication before and during visit. Would definitely consider staying there again
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Family Friendly Property

Stayed here while visiting family in town. It was a fantastic place to stay with two young kids. We had trouble getting my 4 year old out of the house because he loved playing in the toy room so much. Sheryl was very responsive when we had an issue with the front door lock. Would definitely stay here again in the future and recommend to others.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place and host was perfect in every way! Our kids loved the playroom and it was so nice for our youngest to have an actual crib to sleep in instead of a pack and play. They had thought of everything from the toys to the kitchen supplies. Check in and out was easy and the host was very responsive. The location was amazing as well, 15 minutes from pretty much anything we wanted to get to in Raleigh. It had such a homey feeling that we felt comfortable immediately and the kids were sad to leave at the end of the week.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love this house. It is very comfortable and feels like home. The house is well stocked and it is evident the owner takes care to ensure it is a home away from home. The fenced in backyard with bilevel deck, play area, grill, and fire pit was where we spent most of our time. Communication with the owner was friendly and easy. We visit family in Raleigh every year and will be return customers.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

This was one of the better rentals we stayed at. The house was clean and had everything you needed. Our dog loved the fenced in backyard! The host was very obliging and easy to work with. We definitely would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

Newly renovated and very comfortable home. Excellent selection of cookware, pots, pans, etc. Quiet, friendly neighborhood.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A lovely oasis

We really felt comfortable, safe and relaxed in this well-maintained and equipped house in a quiet neighborhood. On nice days, we enjoyed the deck looking out at the beautiful trees and listening to the birds. The host was very helpful when we needed it.
Stayed 21 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exceeded expectations

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our 15-night stay in this comfortable, spacious, and clean home located in a quiet, residential neighborhood. The hosts were very kind and helpful and responded quickly to any questions. I hope this lovely home is available for our future trips to Raleigh.
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 August 2021
Thank you Sherri, It was a pleasure having you as guests in our home.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect pet friendly spot in Raleigh!

We truly enjoyed our stay. The house is a quick drive to all the activities downtown, but on a quiet street that is quiet and peaceful to come back to. The house is well maintained, super clean and has all the basic amenities you need. Our dog loved lounging on the deck and we loved sitting listening to the birds in the quiet and peaceful backyard. Sheryl was a super responsive and great host. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was exactly as pictured. It was clean and well maintained. We were there during an extremely hot July (106 degree peaks); the AC kept up well. The appliances worked well, plenty of hot water. The neighborhood is working class, with some well kept homes and some not so well kept, but it’s quiet and felt safe. Overall, it fit our need well for the month we were there. Sheryl was very communicative throughout.
Stayed 32 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Property ok, unwelcoming owner

The property was fine. It was a good home base for us while we were checking out the area. Lots of “don’t do this or there will be a charge.” Was also told we needed to check out by 8 am on our last day which was stupid.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 August 2024
Hello David and family, I was disappointed to receive only a 3 star rating from you. I send a 3 page welcome letter the day of the booking and the day of your arrival. You are the second guest to rate the home less than a 5 in 3 years. And the 4 was an accident. I believe there are 2 signs that suggest you may want to either: 1 clean the grill or 2 not use damp dryer settings. Before I let guests know about these issues I paid extra to have the grill cleaned and a $125 charge to take the dryer apart and remove packed lint. Also, 8:00 am is the standard checkout time in most rentals. If you needed a later checkout I could have scheduled it. I did send this message and to explain why it was important, "Hello, I hope you enjoyed your stay. A reminder to check out by 8:00 am Wednesday, July 24th. The home needs to be cleaned as a guest arrives the very next day. Thanks for choosing our home. " I usually allow a full day for cleaning between guests, this was an exception. Sheryl Never mind, just read through all of the reviews, pretty obvious, not me or the property.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house in a great location!

This house is great for couples, families and/or people with dogs! It has a fenced yard and children's playscape for the backyard. We loved that the master bedroom was on the main floor too. The pictures of this house posted on VRBO are accurate. This home is also in a great neighborhood in Raleigh. It is so close to stores and restaurants (5-10 minute drive). We loved that the homes in this neighborhood had some 'space' between them too. Just a perfect setup! The host for this home (Sheryl) is a great communicator and was very responsive. We would definitely stay here again when we come back to Raleigh!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay in a lovely neighborhood

We couldn't have asked for a better place to spend a month while waiting to move into our new house. The beds are really comfortable, plenty of blankets and towels, and we loved the comfortable reclining chairs. The kitchen was well-stocked and easy to use. Big fenced-in backyard was perfect for our dogs. Both the yard and upper level are great for people with younger kids. There is so much to do here, the kids might forget about their screens for a bit. We really enjoyed having our morning coffee while watching a hummingbird outside our living room window. We were happy to realize there were so many great food options very close by. Highly recommend. Laurie and Chuck R.
Stayed 33 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Vacation. The host was a pleasure and made sure to communicate all information well in advance of our stay. She was very responsive in returning my emails with questions that I had. The house has plenty of space, more than we even imagined, was very clean, and had a lot of supplies that you might need. We brought our furry child with us, and he loved the yard to chase his tennis balls. It is fenced all around the entire yard and has a nice play area for children. Our five-year-old granddaughter came over to visit us, and she did not want to leave. She loved the slide and swings, but the upstairs playroom inside the house was a dream for her. There were so many toys and things for her to play with, she did not want to go home with her mom. This is a must stay if you are going to this area. We will definitely be booking here again the next time we travel to North Carolina. Thank you for a stress free stay.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing stay perfect for children and pets

We loved it here and my family did not want to leave! Host was very accommodating. There were dog toys and even a brand new dog bed. The house was exceptionally clean and well stocked with everything you need plus more, such as seasonings, organic coffee, and extra toiletries. Bed was super comfy, backyard was great for my dog and the playground in the backyard was so much fun for my little one. Then there was the thousand square foot playroom upstairs. It has a full crib, a baby monitor, and more toys than you could possibly need (really no need to even bring your own!). Needless to say that when we come back to Raleigh, we will be staying here. I would rate it a bonus 6 out of five stars if I could. If you have a family, then this is the place for you!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2025
Thank you so much. Very happy you found the home well stocked and a good fit for your family. ST
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute home with a large yard and upstairs

My wife and I stayed for a month in this house while we were house hunting, and all we really enjoyed it. Our dog loved chasing squirrels in the large fenced backyard, and we loved the comfortable living room and bedroom (and watching her run around from the upper deck in the back while drinking tea in the morning). The shower was excellent, and the kitchen was just right for our daily cooking. The beds and the recliners were comfortable, and the neighborhood was pretty quiet and conveniently located. Sheryl, the owner/host, was very accommodating and communicative by e-mail/text, and she was very clear with her instructions about various details of the house. If you're moving to the area and need some time to find a long-term housing situation, I recommend staying in this house. We were there only a month, but it started to feel like home. :-)
Stayed 31 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fall into your quiet place

This house is exactly as pictured! The host Sheryl is so kind and responsive almost immediately! We were able to do some driving to the mountains to see the Biltmore Estate about 4 hours one way! It was a very long day but we’ll worth it! We drove to Oak Island Lighthouse and saw the beach which was deserted this time of year! About 2 1/2 hours away one way! If you want to got to the top you have to schedule it on line which we didn’t but it was still neat. We went over to Southport and ate at Fishy Fishy and then walked about a block to see the house in the movie “Safe Haven” written by Nicholas Sparks! We grilled burgers out back and just enjoyed the scenery and laid back peaceful neighborhood.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
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