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Falls Lake Cottage@Rolling View w/ saltwater hot tub, fire pit & screen porch

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Relax on the twin size swinging bed...it feels as good as it looks!
Peace and tranquility awaits you here at the Falls Lake Cottage
Great open floor plan perfect for interaction and socialization.
No cottage is complete without a little whimsy!
Equipped with a sturdy sliding gate to keep kids and dogs safe.
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6164 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Explore the area

Map
Durham, NC
  • Popular LocationFalls Lake State Recreation Area13 min drive
  • Popular LocationFrankie's Fun Park18 min drive
  • Popular LocationBrier Creek Commons18 min drive
  • AirportRaleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)24 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Falls Lake Cottage@Rolling View w/ saltwater hot tub, fire pit & screen porch

Kick back and relax in this calm, stylish space. With 1768 sq' of open indoor space and 610 sq' of covered outdoor space on 1.69 acres there's room to be together or spread out. Surrounded by nature nestled in the trees and only 1/10 of a mile from the Rolling View Rec Area gates. Bring your boat, bring your bikes, bring your fishing pole and don't forget your swim suit! Hiking trails are a plenty with the "Sea to Mountain Trail" running directly behind the property and lots of other trails at Rolling View. Rent boats, paddle boards and canoes at Rolling View Marina. When the day is done come back and relax in the saltwater hot tub or hang out on the best screened porch ever!

The cottage has an open floor plan. Where the kitchen can see the living area and the dining area and living and dining areas can see the kitchen, but not a direct view from the dining to the living area. So...open but separate.

The kitchen has a huge island where folks can gather around and still be out of the kitchen action. It is fully equipped to make a gourmet meal with enough counter space for the Chef, the Sous Chef and the Bartender.

The game room is a multifunctional area. It can serve as a quiet area to curl up and read or watch a movie. It can be high action with one of the many games available. It can also be a place to set up your computer on the desk and get some work done.

Each bedroom boasts a high quality premium mattress. Hotel quality sheets, various pillows and layers of covers to snuggle up in. Reading lamps, charging cubes and sound machine are all close by on the bedside table. With room darkening curtains and overhead fan, there is nothing to get in the way of a good nights sleep. Empty closets (except for your robes) with plenty of hangers and empty dressers, so you will have lots of room to store your clothes and belongings.

Each bathroom has 4 sets of large luxurious towels. Soaps, shampoo, conditioner and hairdryer are all available. You will also find plenty of toilet paper and extra toiletries.

Last but not least the screened porch. A 450 sq' outdoor living room with the most comfortable chair swings, a twin size swinging bed and multiple other seating choices. The locally made table and benches comfortably seat 6. A 64" ceiling fan and recessed lighting only add to the experience. Grab your cup of coffee, sit in the chair swing and watch the sun rise. I promise you will leave with a bad case of porch envy...lol

This is a rural area. So drive slowly the chickens may be crossing the road. There is lots of wildlife and woods to see and explore. Folks out here are quiet and friendly, but pretty much keep to themselves. Nights are full of stars, sounds of crickets and the occasional owl. Rob and I are building our forever home next-door 450 ft. away. It will be completed in the summer of 2023. That’s how much we love it out here. You will need a car and the grocery store is 5 miles away. Downtown Durham is 11 miles away. Downtown Raleigh is 16.1 miles away.
RDU airport is 14 miles away. ZincHouse Winery & Brewery is 4 miles away. This place absolutely embodies the feeling of relaxation and the natural surroundings that you will also find at our Falls Lake Cottage.
https://www.zinchousewinery.com/
So you are never too far from the action, but far enough away to think you are.

We have loaded this place up with amenities, so you have all the comforts that you would have at home. If you want to know what kind of hosts we are then check out our other 2 places in Raleigh. Folks will tell you what you need to know.

Here are the links to our other properties.

https://www.vrbo.com/1122772
https://www.vrbo.com/859119

Property manager

Susan & Rob Bucklin
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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Must be current on vacs, bathed and crate trained

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Quiet times are between 10pm-7am. Keep hot tub covered and latched when not in use. Don't leave burning fire unattended. Report any damage ASAP.
Before checking out clean all used dishes/kitchen equipment, take trash/recycling to bins under the carport, put used towels/robes in laundry area.
No extra overnight guests w/out prior arrangements. Let us know in advance if you plan on having guests. No dogs on beds, must be crated if left alone

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Durham

Located in Durham, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. Durant Nature Preserve and Falls Lake State Recreation Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Wheels Fun Park and Frankie's Fun Park. Travelling with kids? Consider North Carolina Museum of Life and Science and Sarah P. Duke Gardens. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Durham, NC

What's nearby

  • Falls Lake State Recreation Area - 13 min drive
  • Research Triangle Park - 16 min drive
  • Frankie's Fun Park - 18 min drive
  • Brier Creek Commons - 18 min drive
  • Duke University - 23 min drive

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 21 min drive
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mystic Bourbon Liqueur - 14 min drive
  • Papa John's Pizza - 12 min drive
  • Kwik Wok - 12 min drive
  • Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - 11 min drive
  • Home Plate Restaurant - 13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Falls Lake Cottage@Rolling View w/ saltwater hot tub, fire pit & screen porch pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Falls Lake Cottage@Rolling View w/ saltwater hot tub, fire pit & screen porch?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Falls Lake Cottage@Rolling View w/ saltwater hot tub, fire pit & screen porch?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Falls Lake Cottage@Rolling View w/ saltwater hot tub, fire pit & screen porch located?

Located on a lake, this family-friendly cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Xtreme Park Adventure, Falls Lake State Recreation Area and Falls Village Golf Club. The Crossings Golf Club and Winterpast Farm are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and property.
My family had enough space to all spread out from the inside to the beautiful outside spaces. The home is very organized and stocked for anything you may need. We will be back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Next to Falls Lake and convenient to Durham
My family had a wonderful stay at this location. The back porch is fabulous and the house is within close walking distance to the lake. The big fenced backyard was great for the dog to explore. The owners did a wonderful job of filling the home with lots of thoughtful extras - robes, ingredients for smores, extra toothbrushes and other toiletry items and games - just to name a few. The kitchen was very well stocked. We had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

suni W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property!
This is a gorgeous place with gorgeous hosts! They owe us nothing! Beautiful, scenic, top of the line decor and I can't wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jodi E., Gloucester, MA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing! Don’t stay anywhere else….
A wonderful, relaxing girls weekend. The house is immaculate. Everything you need and more. The property is beautiful!! The deck will leave you in a state of complete relaxation. The hosts did a walk through and answered any questions we had. It was beyond perfect. The amenities are top notch. Comfy beds, wonderful showers. Will definitely book again for the next trip. Look no further. This place has it all. Thanks so much for providing the perfect stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nina P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceeded expectations
The property owners went above and beyond to prepare the property for our stay. The house itself is inviting and very well equipped. We enjoyed the hot tub, outdoor fire pit and the hiking trails behind the house. It’s also an easy drive to and from the airport. Great family home with a lot of TLC!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Susan & Rob Bucklin

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Rob and I live in Raleigh, NC and have been hosting guests since 2014. We are semi retired and live very active life styles. We enjoy healthy cooking, gardening, our dogs (Hungarian Kuvasz), traveling when we can, hosting you and Hurricanes Hockey! We are scuba divers and love sailing. I am a stained glass artist and Rob loves to play tennis and pickle ball. We are both certified dog therapy teams. We loved Europe, Alaska and the Caribbean Islands; and someday look forward to traveling to Australia, Asia and Bora Bora.

Our Motto:
Live life day to day.... and to the fullest!

Why they chose this property

The land is beautiful and the peacefulness was just what we were looking for. Far enough away to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city, but close enough to enjoy what the city has to offer. The lake is about 800 ft from the house. There is a marked trail to the lake and the Mountain to Sea trail. Falls Lake is a protected lake and is surrounded by the Army Corp of Engineers. In our part of the lake it is about a 200 ft band between our property and the lake. It is all open to enjoy. There are several access points, beaches, fishing piers and boat launches around the lake. The closest being Rolling View State Recreational Park. The gates to the park are just 1/10 of a mile from the house. The closest boat launch is 1 mile away at Rolling View Marina.

Our new home is 500 ft. from the cottage on a separate piece of land and private driveway. We are always available, but will always respect your privacy.

Here are a few distance guides:
RDU - 14 miles
2 Grocery stores - 5 miles or 6 miles depending on which one
Downtown Durham - 11 miles
Downtown Raleigh - 22 miles
Duke - 16 miles
ZincHouse Winery & Brewery - 4 miles

We bought the 8 acres of land in 2020 to build our forever home. Included in the purchase of the property was an old double wide. Wanting to approach it in the most sustainable way, we chose to totally renovate rather than totally demolish and have it end up in the land fill. Building a new construction guest house would have also made a larger carbon footprint then a total renovation. After 2 years and a lot of hard work we are proud to offer our home away from home. Rob and I hope you will enjoy it as much as we have and still do!

What makes this property unique

The cottage has an open plan. Where the kitchen can see the living area and the dining area and living and dining areas can see the kitchen, but not a direct view from the dining to the living area. So...open but separate.

The kitchen has a huge island where folks can gather around and still be out of the kitchen action. It is fully equipped to make a gourmet meal with enough counter space for the Chef, the Sous Chef and the Bartender.

The game room is a multifunctional area. It can serve as a quiet area to curl up and read or watch a movie. It can be high action with one of the many games available. It can also be a place to set up your computer on the desk and get some work done.

Each bedroom boasts a high quality premium mattress. Hotel quality sheets, various pillows and layers of covers to snuggle up in. Reading lamps, charging cubes and sound machine are all close by on the bedside table. With room darkening curtains and overhead fan, there is nothing to get in the way of a good nights sleep. Empty closets (except for your robes) with plenty of hangers and empty dressers, so you will have lots of room to store your clothes and belongings.

Each bathroom has 4 sets of large luxurious towels. Soaps, shampoo, conditioner and hairdryer are all available. You will also find plenty of toilet paper and extra toiletries.

Last but not least the screened porch. A 450 sq' outdoor living room with the most comfortable chair swings, a twin size swinging bed and multiple other seating choices. The locally made table and benches comfortably seat 6. A 64" ceiling fan and recessed lighting only add to the experience. Grab your cup of coffee, sit in the chair swing and watch the sun rise. I promise you will leave with a bad case of porch envy...lol

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