Peaceful Spot Open for You! 15-Mins to RDU & everything Raleigh! Book Instantly!
About this house rental
Located in Raleigh, this lovely house for $227 per night is a great option for your next trip. All visitors to Raleigh will be thrilled with the convenience of this locale -- 15 minutes to RDU Airport, RTP, PNC Arena, North Hills, Downtown Raleigh, North Carolina State University (NCSU), the Capitol, and much, much more. The guest house can sleep up to 6. A double in one bedroom and twins in the other, as well as a double futon located in the common area, can be supplemented with a queen and two twin air mattresses, for those who prefer to sleep alone. Great for couples on a weekend get-a-way, visiting family in Raleigh and the Greater Triangle, and this is a business traveler's dream come true and can very comfortably manage individuals or a small crew. Super low weekday rates ensure your visit to Raleigh doesn't break the budget! Sunday thru Thursday book for 1 night or more! Weekly (7 days) and monthly (30 days) discounts applied automatically. Recreational opportunities abound: At the house we have a 1950's style regulation ping-pong table, Pro Kadima paddles and soft tip darts. Our communal pool has lanes for the serious swimmer and a splash pad for our youngest! Walk/bike the 3.5 miles of award-winning trails to the NC Museum of Art, explore Raleigh's Capital Area Greenway, enjoy our neighborhood pool (June 1 to Sept. 15). Close by are NCSU, UNC, & Duke -- and all of their sports venues! Clean, well-behaved dogs (please see paragraph 10 of my rental agreement for more information) accepted on a case by case basis. Playpen and crate available as well as the ability to confine the animals to the kitchen, or fenced 20' x 16' concrete patio. This safe walkable, upscale neighborhood that has easy, close access to the Capitol Greenway trails make this the perfect get-a-way with your furry friend(s). Wherever you are from, "Welcome to Raleigh, y'all!" This 2 bedroom, one bath bungalow, is a nearly original example of mid-Century modern architecture nestled in the heart of Raleigh, built-in 1953. Ridgewood is a safe walkable neighborhood and boasts convenient shopping at nearby Ridgewood Shopping Center( a short walking distance (.03 of a mile) Whole Foods Market and Walgreens Drug Store). The neighborhood connects in several directions to the magnificent Capital Area Greenway trails. To the west, the trails lead to the North Carolina Museum of Art (with its own nationally recognized 3.5-mile award-winning trail system with amazing sculpture along the trail). From that trailhead, you may go north to Lake Boone Trail and Crabtree Mall. Heading east you can safely ride a bicycle to downtown Raleigh, and beyond. Please feel free to bring your road bikes, ATB, and mountain bikes, this area is a paradise for avid bicyclists. We have a professional bicycle repair rack and a full complement of professional bicycle tools available if needed. In the spring, your senses will be delighted by an array of blooming trees and beautiful flowers, including Dogwoods. The fall brings a dazzling explosion of color during leaf change. This is a quiet, restful spot beloved by those seeking quiet repose. It is great for deep meditation, or concentration on work, or other projects. Some of my past guests have studied for the Bar Exam and GRE, in the weeks prior to the examinations. Historical Data -- Originally, the B. Richard Jackson House, a/k/a the Carrier Weather Maker National Prize-winning House, the house was built in 1953 by Eduardo Catalano and his colleague, also from Argentina, Horacio Caminos (both of whom were in residence at the NCSU School of Design). They applied for and received a $5000 prize from Carrier for this design in 1953. In fact, Caminos was able to bring his family from Europe as a result of the Carrier grant. This home was built to showcase and demonstrate the value and affordability of air conditioning in the moderate price range. The magazine "Living For Young Homemakers" selected this home for its April 1954 issue. It was also featured in the Raleigh News and Observer on January 30, 1954. The Architect: Eduardo Catalano formerly taught at the Architectural Association in London until 1951. It was then that he was recruited as a Professor of Architecture by Henry Kamphoefner for the NCSU School of Design and moved to Raleigh. Although their tenure at NCSU was short-lived Catalano built two houses in Raleigh. His residence has since been demolished due to the neglect of later owners. Mine remains a rare example of the MCM bungalow. In 1996 Catalano and Caminos moved together to Boston and taught at MIT until his retirement in 1977. Buildings designed by Catalano include the US embassies in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the Julliard School of Music at New York City's Lincoln Center, and the Stratton Student Center at MIT in Cambridge MA.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Smoking allowed
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Map of Raleigh, NC
Reviews
4.8/5.0
Outstanding(75 Reviews)
5.0
All around pleasant experience with the property and host. Would definitely stay at any property she was hosting.
5.0
Raleigh gem
All around pleasant experience with the property and host. Would definitely stay at any property she was hosting.
5.0
Raleigh Adventure
It was our 1st time in Raleigh and couldn't have been more pleased with our location. We were close to shopping, restaurants and downtown. We enjoyed activities such as Ann and Jim Goodnight Museum Park (both indoor & outdoor art exhibits), The Drive Shack, Raleigh Market and concert at the Red Hat Amphitheater. Some of the restaurants we would recommend is Lilly's pizza, Cape Fear Restaurant, The Peddler Steak House, City BBQ (Kildaire Farm Rd, Cary), and LA Farm Bakery (NW Cary Pkwy, Cary). Thank you Ellen for being a great host. We really enjoyed the amount of indoor and outdoor space we had to spread out when we wanted to. We had everything we needed & more. The ping pong table brought back some good childhood memories for me & now my daughters say we need one. ❤️
5.0
This was an opportunity to experience a home designed by the internationally known architect, Eduardo Catalano. His innovative ideas were incorporated into this design, which was quite a departure from the typical dwelling of its time.
5.0
Great location!! Quiet neighborhood. Host was very accommodating and let us check in a little early, which we really appreciated!
5.0
Iconic House
This was an opportunity to experience a home designed by the internationally known architect, Eduardo Catalano. His innovative ideas were incorporated into this design, which was quite a departure from the typical dwelling of its time.
5.0
We stayed here with our dog over a weekend when attending my son's graduation from NC State. The house had everything we needed and is located in a wonderful, quite neighborhood, yet was a short drive to everything, including the University and great restaurants. Ellen was very accommodating, even supplying us with pancake mix, eggs and bacon for breakfast. We will definitely be back!!
5.0
BETTER than home
Overall, I cannot recommend the property highly enough. Everything as described, and more. We had eggs, bacon, pancake mix and coffee fixin's provided. The TV with ROKU allowed us to watch anything we wanted when we were there. Indoor and outdoor spaces were thoughtfully appointed, and the location could not be beaten: quiet neighborhood but absolutely close to everything. There was tons of info about the area provided. This is a MUST STAY with a great host/steward of the historic house and certified natural habitat surrounding it.
5.0
Fifties house and decor
Great location!! Quiet neighborhood. Host was very accommodating and let us check in a little early, which we really appreciated!
5.0
Great house in a beautiful neighborhood!
We stayed here with our dog over a weekend when attending my son's graduation from NC State. The house had everything we needed and is located in a wonderful, quite neighborhood, yet was a short drive to everything, including the University and great restaurants. Ellen was very accommodating, even supplying us with pancake mix, eggs and bacon for breakfast. We will definitely be back!!
5.0
Great location and property
This property worked out very well. It was exactly as advertised and had everything we needed. The location was great also - close the highway, Whole Foods and a number of great walking trails.
5.0
Ellen is a fabulous host! She accommodated our needs and made us feel right at home. The location was central to.our needs. Easy to get where we needed quickly. Thank you so much for a stress free stay!
Best Wishes,
Michele
5.0
Fantastic Host and Property
Ellen is a fabulous host! She accommodated our needs and made us feel right at home. The location was central to.our needs. Easy to get where we needed quickly. Thank you so much for a stress free stay!
Best Wishes,
Michele
5.0
Great Stay
The house was everything I could hope for and in a fantastic neighborhood. Ellen was a very gracious and accommodating host.
5.0
My friends and I appreciated the wonderfully 50s design to the house. The host was proactive about communication. Lots of signs explaining all the things. We would stay again
5.0
Blast from the past
My friends and I appreciated the wonderfully 50s design to the house. The host was proactive about communication. Lots of signs explaining all the things. We would stay again
5.0
Stay in Raleigh
This was my first time using VRBO. It was a pleasant experience. This property owner was a great host. The house was clean, comfortable and the owner thought of everything including coffee, fresh eggs from her chickens, bacon, pancake mix, oranges and all the condiments if we wanted to cook. There was a clothes washer and dryer and detergent. It was like being at home. Great stay….
5.0
I stayed at a VRBO so I could bring my pet on a 3 night work trip and this house was my best option! It is a great location, has quite the 1950s decorative taste, and a very comfy queen bed. I didn't do any cooking, but everything you would need is present. The owner even had 2 sampler boxes of tea, creamer and coffee, and eggs from her very own chickens! If it had been warmer the outdoor patio looked swell! Thanks so much!
5.0
Work-cation in Raleigh
I stayed at a VRBO so I could bring my pet on a 3 night work trip and this house was my best option! It is a great location, has quite the 1950s decorative taste, and a very comfy queen bed. I didn't do any cooking, but everything you would need is present. The owner even had 2 sampler boxes of tea, creamer and coffee, and eggs from her very own chickens! If it had been warmer the outdoor patio looked swell! Thanks so much!
5.0
This house was perfect for my husband and I to stay in as we visited family in the Raleigh area. Ellen our host made sure we had everything we needed.
5.0
Cozy Ridgewood Bungalo
My husband and I stayed for the weekend while exploring the nearby neighborhoods and coming down for a last minute trip. We wished we could have stayed longer at this cozy little space. The host, Ellen, was so kind and accommodating - and provided so much more than expected in order to make our stay pleasant and comfortable! We will definitely look to see if this property is available the next time we are in the area.
5.0
Great place! Ellen was very responsive and very helpful. Loved the classic design. Great, safe location. We will be back.
5.0
A very nice, quiet area. The home was very clean and had everything I could need. Would certainly stay again.
5.0
Great house in great location
This house was perfect for my husband and I to stay in as we visited family in the Raleigh area. Ellen our host made sure we had everything we needed.
5.0
Classic
Great place! Ellen was very responsive and very helpful. Loved the classic design. Great, safe location. We will be back.
5.0
Last minute stay
A very nice, quiet area. The home was very clean and had everything I could need. Would certainly stay again.
5.0
This lovely home is located in a wonderful area that was very convenient for our stay. The home is very comfortable, spacious and nestled among trees in a quiet setting. The host is very accommodating and easy to reach.
5.0
Beautiful Home
This lovely home is located in a wonderful area that was very convenient for our stay. The home is very comfortable, spacious and nestled among trees in a quiet setting. The host is very accommodating and easy to reach.
4.0
I love the location of this home, which was convenient for us. The house itself is unique and the whole 50's mid-century modern was very cool. The down side is the home needs a bit of upkeeping/touch-ups throughout. Everything was in working order, yet some updates to furniture would make this place a 5 star. Also a big plus was being pet friendly. Ellen was very pleasant and immediately available.
4.0
Blast from the Past
I love the location of this home, which was convenient for us. The house itself is unique and the whole 50's mid-century modern was very cool. The down side is the home needs a bit of upkeeping/touch-ups throughout. Everything was in working order, yet some updates to furniture would make this place a 5 star. Also a big plus was being pet friendly. Ellen was very pleasant and immediately available.
5.0
Nice wooded location
Nice 50's retro home on nice wooded property. Located near Ulmstead State park with excellent hiking. Not a bad drive to Duke to visit my daughter and close to Raleigh. Everything was as advertised. Ellen is a fine host.
5.0
Blast from the past
I love the 1950’s architecture of this home. It has everything you would need to just relax (the patio is lovely). The location is super convenient to about all areas of Raleigh. It was uncanny that almost everything we mapped was just a 10 minute drive. Great neighborhood. Highly recommend
5.0
The house was as described and very clean. We had everything we needed and the host Ellen, added touches that made our stay great. We traveled with our dog and she had supplies to make his stay great too. Check in and check out were a breeze and Ellen was available if we needed her. Would stay here again.
5.0
Clean, cozy, and had everything we needed. Ellen was the best host!
The house was as described and very clean. We had everything we needed and the host Ellen, added touches that made our stay great. We traveled with our dog and she had supplies to make his stay great too. Check in and check out were a breeze and Ellen was available if we needed her. Would stay here again.
5.0
Visit to Raleigh
We stayed at this location for a wedding in Raleigh. location was perfect. the property was clean. Owner was very helpful. Exactly what we were looking for.
5.0
We enjoyed our short stay at our rental. Charming sweet and clean. Plenty of towels. large kitchen, beds were comfortable. Neighborhood is quite and a great location to Raleigh.
5.0
I had two dogs with appointments at NCS veterinarian school. The host accepts two dogs of any size or weight without an extra charge. This is almost impossible to find a rental that accepts two dogs of any weight. The host was so helpful when one of my dogs got sick while staying there. I don’t know what I would have done without her kindness and support. I total agree with her comment to me that her rental is the “Ronald McDonald house” of NCS vet school.
5.0
This property provided just what I needed which was accommodations for my family and 2 pets while we moved my daughter into a new rental home. The location was peaceful for walking with retail really close for groceries/meals. Especially for this move we appreciated the extra large drive way that accommodated our trailer and truck! The host provided much appreciated water and fresh eggs rom her chickens that were delicious!
5.0
Moving !
This property provided just what I needed which was accommodations for my family and 2 pets while we moved my daughter into a new rental home. The location was peaceful for walking with retail really close for groceries/meals. Especially for this move we appreciated the extra large drive way that accommodated our trailer and truck! The host provided much appreciated water and fresh eggs rom her chickens that were delicious!
5.0
Charming
We enjoyed our short stay at our rental. Charming sweet and clean. Plenty of towels. large kitchen, beds were comfortable. Neighborhood is quite and a great location to Raleigh.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Raleigh?
The average price for a rental in Raleigh is $196 per night. This rental is $31 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Peaceful Spot Open for You! 15-Mins to RDU & everything Raleigh! Book Instantly!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Peaceful Spot Open for You! 15-Mins to RDU & everything Raleigh! Book Instantly!. Enjoy the water!
Is Peaceful Spot Open for You! 15-Mins to RDU & everything Raleigh! Book Instantly! pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Peaceful Spot Open for You! 15-Mins to RDU & everything Raleigh! Book Instantly!?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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