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Carolina Cottage - Sleeps 11 - 20 mins to Raleigh - Game/Movie Room w/Projector!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Interior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 15190.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Fuquay-Varina, NC
  • Carroll Howard Johnson Environmental Park
    3 min drive
  • Fuquay Mineral Spring Park
    5 min drive
  • Museums of Fuquay-Varina
    6 min drive
  • Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    38 min drive

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About the area

Fuquay-Varina

In Fuquay-Varina .You'll find Carroll Howard Johnson Environmental Park and Fuquay Mineral Spring Park within 3 miles (5 km) of this vacation home. Stars Theater and Arts Center and Museums of Fuquay-Varina are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Carroll Howard Johnson Environmental Park - 3 min drive
  • Fuquay Mineral Spring Park - 5 min drive
  • Museums of Fuquay-Varina - 6 min drive
  • Aviator Tap House - 8 min drive
  • Ting Park - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Raleigh Union Station - 32 min drive
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Biscuitville - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's - ‬8 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.

Carolina Cottage - Sleeps 11 - 20 mins to Raleigh - Game/Movie Room w/Projector!

Bring the whole family to this great place with lots of room for fun.

Single family cottage style home with 5 bedrooms and 2.5 baths.

Master bedroom is on main floor and features a king sized bed and private full bath.

Two main floor bedrooms feature queen beds with a guest full bath in between.

Second floor features a Frozen themed room with a queen bed.

Batman themed room also on second floor with a twin bunk bed and crib.

Don't forget to check out our game/movie room with projector!

Property manager

Alexa Whittington

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sun loungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

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 elevators
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • 4 stairs to reach property
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community & sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Unit size: 2051 sq ft (190.5 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: $25 pet fee per pet per stay will apply

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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: 20
Long-term renters welcome
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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20. Long-term renters welcome.

Carolina Cottage - Sleeps 11 - 20 mins to Raleigh - Game/Movie Room w/Projector! Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 29 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Andrew R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Robertson Family State Fair Stay
Just a little miss communication about the check in process, but that got resolved quickly. The property was roomy and well supplied. My families 4 toddlers had a fantastic time playing in the upstairs kids play room for hours. We used the overhead projector to entertain the kids with a childrens movie. If there had been a safety gate at the top of the stairs it would have been absolutely perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy F., Naples, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Wedding
We enjoyed our stay at this house. We arrived waaay to early and the owners allowed us to check in early. They usually have an early check-in fee and they were gracious enough to waive the fee. The location was great. This is a house that is great for families with young children. Very accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding Guest Spot
We had a wedding at the Highgrove Estate so had 8 friends staying here to be close to the venue! It was perfect for that!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kid Friendly
The kids were thrilled with the playroom and toys - the projections screen was great - DVD's were not there but we had our own -the beds were comfortable - some of the pillows were not - there was sufficient amount of towels but the quality lacked -we had to go and buy paper towels and garbage bags but there was plenty of laundry soap - the deck was very dirty but there was a hose and broom for us to use - the dining room chairs were in horrible condition - one was not usable - the oven was having issues but the stovetop was good - we had a great time there - the host was very nice and responded every time we reached out
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Michele B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Where’s the hot tub?
Overall an ok stay for our needs. Not enough seating for 7 adults. 4 kitchen chairs and only a couch in living room. (What happened to the brown chair in the photos?)Please replace your bath towels. We ended up finding plenty but looked like rags with stains and holes.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ed E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Bonnie S., Narrowsburg

Good
The location was perfect for family wedding. 4 miles from venue. I agree with other reviewers, it could use some tlc, freshen up, but it worked out for our trip. We had a couple of issues, the host was quick to respond. Lots of parking. Lots of space.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Richer F.

Nice for families, but needs some maintenance
Overall, potential to be a nice property. However, cleanliness needs to better and the property could use one or two days of maintenance work (for example, the front door handle is loose, the bathroom door did not latch (we had to fix it) and the kitchen table chairs need to be fixed or replaced. We still had a nice stay and it fit all of our family members.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Erin S.

It was ok
We picked this rental because it had a backyard space for kids to play. However within a couple minutes of being there my kids got stung by the wasps that live in the nest in the playground. The back porch was pretty dirty and table and chairs had more wasp nests. We went to use the charcoal grill but it was full of ashes and dirty and we had to clean everything. Inside was surface level clean but definitely could use a deep clean. Also, bring your own silverware because there are only 5 forks for the whole 5 bedroom house.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Judith S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Review of stay
The property is in in great location; beautiful, quiet neighborhood. Very easy to get to and from Lillington where the family is. house is very large and and can accommodate a large group.There was a nice welcome basket when we arrived.The master bathroom was set up nicely for guests.There were travel bottles of shampoo, lotion etc in both downstairs bathrooms but nothing in the upstairs bath. Here are the issues: 1. The televisions did not work - all of them. 2. There no movies for the movie projector; no game room per se accept for the loft area for children. 3. There is no hot tub or glass top stove 4. There is no leather lounger in the livingroom as the picture notes. 5. There are holes in the walls in every room where items were removed but walls not patched. 6. Screen door was completely gone but hardware there 7. floor was sticky so you couldn't walk barefoot. 8. Bins in loft against the wall were removed and sign laying against the wall (picture is different). 9. Empty bottle of hand wash in downstairs bathroom 10. no extra blankets or bath towels. sheets are polyester and keep popping off the mattress so every day you had to pull the bottom sheet back on to the mattress. 11. deck is full of moss; one of the steps is rotted; the deck table/chairs haven't been cleaned in forever. There are 3 dirty plastic adirondeck chairs; one broken 14. Window treatments gone; blind slats broken; clocks hadn't been set to daylight savings time
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family gathering place
My 2-year-old grandson loved this place. Tons of outdoor spaces to run around in, climbing structures, and swings. Inside the entire upstairs was mostly geared towards young people and family time. The crib was a huge benefit...and the home being kid-friendly was a primary reason for choosing the house. With 2.5 bathrooms and five separate sleeping areas, there was space for all to be away from each other if desired. We were in town for a wedding and wanted a short drive time between the rehearsal dinner in Fuquay Varina, and the wedding venue at a castle in Angier. The Carolina House fulfilled our needs. The cost wasn't extravagant, and the amenities were not posh...it just felt like home. We wanted comfort and convenience and got both. A couple of minor fixes would enhance the property but we weren't paying Four Season hotel prices and didn't have lofty expectations. The home is comfortable and nice to have the added amenities of a w/d, movie projector (didn't use though), and the kid/toddler set up of crib, toys, and outdoor space. The cleaning crew was in the driveway right at check-out time and had to move their vehicle so we could get out, so be prepared for that...and in the age of bogus listings, etc., knowing that you won't get the "keys to the property" info until shortly before check-in time would be helpful. I was starting to panic if we had a legit place. Overall a pleasant, convenient stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Jane S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding event
The house was nice. A few issues that we saw was they listed and showed pictures of the movie projector and movies. There were no movies. The master bedroom had a tv was not hooked up to anything, It did have roku but I found the connector and original box in the bedside stand. The stove in the listing showed a glass top stove. the stove that is there is an old electric burner and the inside of the stove was dirty, looks like never cleaned and must of been switched out. Also mentioned early in the year, the doorknob to master bedroom is installed wrong, still had not been fixed. The 2 trash bins outside were filled, not sure if we were supposed to see that the trash collector picked them up. The pictures really need to be updated with the current items in the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving 2023
Place was perfect for us. We pretty much just slept there and had breakfast as Family Thanksgiving get together is held in Apex so most meals, turkey trot, pickleball tourney and games are held there.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Wedding
Very clean, comfortable accommodations. Informative literature about the home and rules including special touches.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Loih R.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Improvements…
**Overall Rating**: 2/5 Summary: Despite a favorable location, the property is marred by outdated appliances, lapses in cleanliness, and a few specific concerns that detract from the guest experience. Not recommended for repeat visits. 1. **Location**: The location remains a notable advantage, offering excellent proximity to local attractions and conveniences. 2. **Appliances**: The age and functionality of the appliances leave room for improvement, impacting the overall quality of stay. 3. **Cleanliness**: The property maintains a basic level of cleanliness, but there are notable areas that require attention, such as a wet bath mat and dirty dishes. 4. **Bath Mat Issue**: The soaking wet bath mat was a significant concern, questioning the property's maintenance standards. 5. **Kitchen Concerns**: Additional issues included wet dishes left in the cabinet and expired salt, which are points of concern for hygiene and guest comfort. 6. **Window Coverings**: The absence of a curtain for the large kitchen windows affects privacy and comfort, and is a surprising oversight in otherwise furnished accommodation. Final Thoughts: The property's drawbacks, especially in cleanliness and upkeep, outweigh its positive aspects. Given these issues, it is difficult to recommend for future stays.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Phillip O.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Ok Property but could be great
The property fit our needs, however the rental seems to be an after thought. There is leftover 'junk' left behind from when the owners moved out.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A short family vacation
We all had a great time, the kids enjoyed the play area, there was a little mud by play area outside and a tree hanging over fence, and the tv in the master bedroom didn't work, but over all we enjoyed ourselves there
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Christine H.

Cute little cottage
Enough space and fun things for kids. Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Jessica D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun place for kids
Place was really cute and fun for the kids. Overall, a fun place for the kids. Movie projector and play room upstairs were big hits. The place was pretty clean and smelled nice. Everyone agreed there were some things that could use some TLC: the master bedroom doorknob is installed backwards, meaning you can't lock the door without being stuck there. The backyard was too muddy for the kids to play, and there was no fence (I think the pictures made me think there was one). Kitchen doors and drawers were broken/missing handles. All pretty minor things for us but could also be easily fixed. Overall, great place for a family trip with little ones!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill H., Three Rivers, MA

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice cottage
We were pleasantly surprised at the amount of space for everyone to sleep. The outside looks like it is small, but dont let that deceive you. Nice backyard for the kids to play as well. We were only there for a couple of days, but worth it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

ANGEL J.

Liked: Cleanliness
My point of view
I was traveling for work and chose this place because I liked the big screen upstairs. Here is my honest experience from my stay here. The good:: The house was clean and tidy They left two completely laundry pods Plenty of cookware, as well as towels, and wash rags. The bad: There was a previous review about a smell. I can confirm that, it was not awful but It reminded me of a house that possibly held water underneath. The water pressure was super low. It would’ve taken me an hour to get shampoo out of my hair and on top of that the water was lukewarm. My preference is good water pressure and a really hot shower after work and unfortunately I did not get that here, not a huge deal just FYI With me, being a female staying alone, I always check any extra doors and windows, the kitchen window was left unlocked. The Horrible: Something that made me feel extremely uncomfortable is the fact that every door knob in that house to include bedrooms and closets or put on correctly however, the master bedroom was put on backwards, so you could not lock it from the inside again me staying by myself I definitely would like to lock myself in the bedroom as added Safety. I had expressed to the homeowner via message that the master bedroom TV would only cut on with an information screen showing, but that was never actually resolved during my stay there so I have no TV to watch while getting ready for bed. Now what really upset me was the fact that I’ll leave for work at 5:30 in the morning no I did not check my phone but there was a message from the homeowners on this app stating that would it be OK for us to stop by this morning we need to remove the deep freezer from the home. Would I have been OK with this? Absolutely not this is my time and if the deep freezer needed to be removed because it was leaking that’s one thing, that’s something that should’ve been taken care of prior to my arrival or after I left. I didn’t see that message until 830 that night they had actually still let themselves in. They got the deep freezer but didn’t offer to fix the tv while there. I don’t think this would be a place I’d book for myself in the future. Thanks,
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Frank H., Jarrettsville, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Carolina Cottage review
The property has potential, needs a little tlc. Internet did not work but host will probably get the ISP to fix this, one of the showers doesn't get hot but I think this is another issue that the host will probably address with the plumber. Lawn was not cut so again a little tlc might improve things. We had to put 1 older adult in the upstairs childrens area which is cluttered but probably fun for little kids.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Sushma G.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Worst place to stay
The place was so smelly and host was very rude . There were no basic necessities like paper towel , hand wash etc…when asked for the host was very rude to supply the things and spoke very badly as we checked out 15 minutes late. Worst worst place to stay. We stayed for 7 days and didn’t sleep properly for one day also because of stinking smell.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place
My friends stayed one night here and we had a great time with plenty of sleeping room for 12 of us. Would book again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023