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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 14380.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Apex, NC
  • American Tobacco Trail
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Ting Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Jordan Lake State Recreation Area
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bonus (Bed)Room

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

Master

1 King Bed

Teen Suite

2 Queen Beds

Upstairs Master

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

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

About this property

Luxury Secluded Family Retreat

Beauty overflows within this executive retreat! Country living with all the conveniences. Natural stone and cement fiber siding. Privacy, beauty, luxury and function all wrapped up in one package. Great space for small-medium gatherings and events.

Relax in the 5 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom, two story family room with sandstone wood burning fireplace, built-in cabinets and bookshelves, vaulted coffered ceiling; entertain in the large screened porched with Ipe floor; put on the 'ritz' in the formal dinning room; or dine casually in the breakfast room. Food preparation for your family and guest will be a breeze in the spacious gourmet kitchen featuring cherry cabinets, granite counters, custom tile backsplash, large island, stainless steel appliances, six burner gas stove, self cleaning oven, microwave and walk-in pantry! Hardwood floors are imported merbau from Indonesia.

Huge front porch. Large rooms throughout. 10 foot ceiling with 8 foot doors on first floor. First floor master with whirlpool and separate shower with duel shower heads. Knotty pine and timber beamed ceiling in office wired for surround sound. Sitting area on second floor, wainscoting in secondary bedrooms. Frisbee carpet in all bedrooms and bonus room.

The bonus room has a 60 inch flat screen equipment with surround sound.

The 1000 sq/ft patio with outdoor fireplace and outdoor kitchen is great for entertaining a medium size group or relaxing intimate family dinner. *Water fountain features not available or functioning. Maintenance underway.*

The property is convenient to anywhere in the Raleigh, Cary and Durham area. There is easy highway access that facilitates short commutes to Downtown Raleigh, Cary, RTP, and UNC-Chapel Hill.

Apex's largest nature park is a short distance away with tennis courts, a playground, frisbee golf, nature trails and Amphitheater. Also a short drive from Jordan Lake and Harris Lake for boating, swimming and other water activities.

Other recreational activities include the 22 mile American Tobacco trail for hiking, jogging or biking.

For easy guest access all entry ways are keyless entry.

Note: A reduction in minimum nights may be considered for stays within the next 30 days.

Property manager

Carole Montgomery
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Any illegal substances will result in immediate removal and forfeiture of damage deposit fees.
Excessive/Improper Removal of Trash - This will result in a trash removal fee of $100.00 for any excessive trash or trash that's improperly disposed.
Events of 25 people or more are a total of $1,500, which does include a refundable fee of $500.00.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 45
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Apex

Located in Apex, this holiday home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Jordan Lake State Recreation Area and Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve, while Halle Cultural Arts Center and Koka Booth Amphitheater are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at The Daniel Dhers Action Sports Complex or USA Baseball National Training Complex. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding.
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Apex, NC

What's nearby

  • American Tobacco Trail - 6 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Ting Park - 8 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Koka Booth Amphitheater - 11 min drive - 15.7 km
  • USA Baseball National Training Complex - 12 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Jordan Lake State Recreation Area - 14 min drive - 15.4 km

Getting around

  • Cary Station - 17 min drive
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪TapStation - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury Secluded Family Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxury Secluded Family Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Secluded Family Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Luxury Secluded Family Retreat located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Woodbury Dog Park, American Tobacco Trail and Halle Cultural Arts Center. Harris Lake County Park and Carolina Brewing Company are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Patty G.

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

Baby shower weekend.

The property itself is beautiful and the home has a lot to offer. Contact with the property manager at first was a little bit lax but dramatically improved as we progressed.However, the cleanliness, overall was below par. Specifically, the stove was never cleaned, the counters had a film on them. the dining room table was filthy. Dishes were left in the drying rack on the counter.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn L.

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

Great getaway location.

Very quite and relaxing!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shonda W.

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

Wonderful home

Excellent stay! House is beautiful with so many extras. Wish we had longer to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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

Graduation stay

Great place for a small family gathering.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas R.

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

Williams Manor

We had a super stay in Raleigh area. The home was beautiful and conveniently located.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

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

Wonderful family gathering spot

This house was perfect for our family while attending a nearby wedding. It was spacious, beautiful, and had everything we needed!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda H.

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

Beautiful Home

We were in town for a wedding. There were plenty of beautifully appointed bedrooms for our family to stay. The home is conveniently located near stores, restaurants etc, and yet is in a rural area that provides a quiet, relaxing atmosphere. Was the perfect place for our trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick S.

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

Great time!

Absolutely a great stay. Location and neighbor were great!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara C.

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

Great place for family gatherings

We enjoyed staying here and hope to do so again. There was plenty of space for multiple activities with seating for everyone. The kitchen is huge and well stocked for cooking at home. We had a minor issue with the hot water and it was promptly addressed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne W.

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

Amazing home!!!

First of all, this home is gorgeous! Absolutely stunning. We loved everything about this house, from the layout to the decor. Was very roomy, and accommodated very nicely our group of bridesmaids. Kitchen was furnished with everything you could think of. We really loved sitting on the back patio with outdoor fireplace every night! Large screened in back porch was also a plus. I would definitely stay here again if the occasion to be in the area came up.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Debra S.

Fun times!

Lovely home and great for a family get together!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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

Perfect for large group of friends

We had a group of friends visiting for a wedding. The house was large enough for everyone to stay together but have their own space. Everyone enjoyed their stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

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

Wedding weekend

House was great for our large group. We had a few questions during the stay and management responded very quickly. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elnora J.

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

Large Family Palace

We had family members from OH, FL & CA come together for our family in Raleigh, NC. Perfect location with beautiful outdoor space. We are in NC often and will reserve this vacation rental again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert Q.

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

Luxury in the Country

This is probably the nicest VRBO home we have stayed in. It was clean, spacious and conveniently located. The soap and shampoo in all the bathrooms was a nice touch. The backyard patio was amazing, but the grills need some help. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Karen Y.

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

Wonderful house but was dirty.

Spider webs all over house. Porch and outside of windows and inside in some areas. Chairs were broken for two of the dining areas. So not enough chairs for us. Low water pressure and little hot water for showers. Such a nice house but needs some upkeep
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toqui K.

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

Family and friends gathering

What an awesome place! We had friends and family come together for a weekend. There was plenty of room. It is ABSOLUTELY gorgeous inside and out. It had EVERYTHING you could possibly need to entertain for a party.The grills needed some serious cleaning before we could use them. I would not hesitate to recommend this property. I would definitely return!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

The perfect setting & Location for my 60th Birthday!

Absolute splendor! This home wrapped its arms around my vision for my 60th birthday gathering with family and friends. From rising in the morning and having coffee on the Oversized screened in porch- watching the horses gallop and hearing nature sing to evening falling and filling this beautiful open floor plan home with laughter, joy, smiles and happiness..I could have not asked for more! The host were very attentive when I needed to contact them. The house was very clean and had everything you would need in the kitchen and pantry if you forget anything! I will DEFINATELY plan to gather here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

William M.

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

december Wedding

We had a wonderful family holiday, and celebrated our son's wedding at this wonderful home. The owner had decorated it for Christmas which made the stay even more festive, and the wood burning fireplace made the family room a cozy place to stay. Our only complaint was we could not get the upstairs heater/thermostat to work so kind of cold for those staying upstairs.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey J., Raleigh, NC

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

Family Reunion in Raleigh Fall 2023

I live in South Raleigh and was planning for 10 family members to travel in for a reunion weekend in Sep 2023. I decided to find a large VRBO for them to stay together and make the time spent so much more personal and lovely for them while here (most for first time in NC). This house was so amazing and a PERFECT place for them to all come and stay together. Plenty of space to spread out and enjoy eating, lounging, and just reconnecting. They loved the huge backyard area and outdoor fireplace, large screened porch, oversized kitchen, many large eating spaces and tables. And of course they enjoyed watching the horses in the back and the crew of chickens and rooster visiting the house each morning for a quick bug hunt. 5 Star Stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret G., Commack

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

CLEAN, PRETTY, ACCESSABLE

First family reunion in many years, so it was great to be with everybody and in a house that allowed plenty of warm spaces to gather and also to read or vegetate. The owners provided plenty of utensils, pots, pans and accessories. We loved the fireplace outdoors, and we barbequed, listened to nature in the morning and enjoyed watching the horses and roaming chickens. Just an absolute delight. The owners provided hotel-sized soaps, shampoos and body wash if you forget yours, which was a thoughtful consideration! Make sure you bring the larger (8-12 cup) basket coffee filters and your own coffee or K cups as there were both types of coffee pots. The house was clean and the bedding smelled fresh. Would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

sheri s.

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

Sons wedding

This is a grand home on a beautiful property with a front porch and huge screened back porch. It is made for entertaining. I chose this home as the homebase for my sons wedding. We had a couple of issues the first day and management handled them quickly. When I reached out, they responded. The flow of this home was perfect for what I needed to support my son and the family that flew in from all over the world. A surprise was the freezer in the garage to hold bags of ice. That being said, a little TLC would push this property over the top. The grill has propane but is coated in mold and did not heat up enough to burn anything off enough for me to feel comfortable using it - ended up moving steaks to the stove top. The kitchen is a chefs kitchen but could use some organization. The screened in porch is beautiful but numerous screens are damaged and we had to assist a couple of birds to find their way back out. There are beautiful lights strung inside the porch but bulbs need to be replaced. The mattresses are fine. This property is beautiful and could be top tier with a little attention. Overall the space gave us what we needed and the location is beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steven M.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikki H.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Stay

This place was home away from home. The pictures online does not do this home justice. Very spacious and the rooms were nice. The kitchen was huge and had everything and more. This is a nice place to relax and spend time with friends and family. Oh. The horses are beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

seth g., Delaware

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

Golf Weekend

Property meets our 8 person golf group in the Raleigh area. This was our second year at the house and will be looking at a third next year. Thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Carole Montgomery

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Craig holds a Bachelor of Science degree in computer engineering from North Carolina State University. He is a native North Carolian and lives in Apex with his three sons and enjoys coaching youth basketball, teaching Cisco Certified Network Associate courses and family.

Why they chose this property

I purchased this property because of the seclusion of the property and the unique custom features.

What makes this property unique

- Private 1st floor master bedroom
- Huge screened porch
- 1000 sq/ft patio
- Keyless entry
- hardwood throughout
- Large bedrooms

Languages:

English

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