Historic 'Green Book' Gem In Downtown Raleigh

Smart TV, Netflix, books, streaming services
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels, soap
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib

About this house rental

Located in Raleigh, this attractive house for $315 per night is a great choice for your next vacation. Beautifully renovated with its original charm, this North Carolina historic landmark, the “Delany House”, is the perfect place to take in the best of Downtown Raleigh. It’s a 15-minute walk or minutes drive to outstanding restaurants, museums, coffee shops, parks, Red Hat Amphitheater, the Merrimon-Wynne wedding venue, and so much more. And it’s equipped with the latest in technology: Fiber WIFI, smart TVs and streaming services like Netflix, Disney+ and Amazon Prime. The space We took careful detail to restore the beauty of the “Delany House”, while adding all the comforts of modern living: spacious kitchen with premium appliances and cookware, multiple smart TVs with streaming services, office space, private/fenced-in yard with grill station, al fresco dining and lounge area, and huge washer/dryer. Pop over to one of Raleigh's neighborhood coffee shops or local hot spots — James Beard Award Winners, Ashley Christensen and Scott Crawford both have several spots nearby. Walkable to parks and playgrounds, running/biking trails and of course, the best of Downtown Raleigh. Our neighborhood is within immediate proximity to Downtown Raleigh’s best. It's a diverse and tight-knit community, considered the most up-and-coming in Downtown Raleigh. It’s a mishmash of all kinds of people -- young professionals, families with kids and retirees. While it is a downtown, urban community, the neighborhood is certainly considered quiet and safe. Please scroll down to read more about to neighborhood, so you know if it's right for you. Looking to travel outside of downtown? We’re a close commute to I-440, which connects to the rest of the city and its surrounding areas, including Durham and Chapel Hill. Parking is free, on-street, directly next to and in front of our home. We do not offer off-street parking. The History of our Home: The Lemuel and Julia Delany House is significant for its association with Raleigh's Black community during the early and mid-twentieth century. Distinguished physician and business leader Lemuel Thackara Delany and his wife, Saint Augustine’s College professor Julia Delany, hosted many renowned visitors to Raleigh as either personal friends or as part of Raleigh’s “Green Book”, a network of homes offering friendly accommodation to people of color during the early/mid-century Jim Crow era. The Delany’s hosted legendary artists, musicians, dignitaries and intellects, such as jazz musicians Duke Ellington and Cab Calloway, opera great Marian Anderson, actor Paul Robeson, and activist sociologist and founder of the NAACP, W.E.B. Du Bois. About Our Neighborhood: Staying in a downtown Raleigh neighborhood means that you will experience a diverse area with all kinds of wonderful people -- black, white, hispanic, LGBTQ, young professionals, families with kids, and elderly people who's kin settled here in the early 1900's. While certainly urban in nature, the neighborhood is considered quite safe. If you're looking for a vibrant community with a mishmash of people, housing and places to visit with-in a 15/20-min walk, this is a great neighborhood for you. If you're someone who's intimidated by an urban feel with the occasional gritty street corner or wayward drifter, trying another part of Raleigh might be best.

Amenities

Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden

Map of Raleigh, NC

Reviews

4.9/5.0
Outstanding(31 Reviews)
10.0
Feb 2024
We absolutely LOVED our stay at the Green Book house in downtown Raleigh. The house is gorgeous with such tasteful decorations. Beds were comfortable, kitchen was spacious and the big center island was just perfect for this group of old college friends to stay up late chatting and catching up. The host left a comprehensive list of local restaurants and shops that we explored and all were fun. If ever in Raleigh again, this property will be our first choice for a place to stay! Thank you so much for opening your home to us!!!!!
5.0
Jan 2024
We had a wonderful stay! The house was great, stocked with everything we needed. Great location to downtown and all our events. We couldn't have picked a better house with a great host!
5.0
Nov 2023
This historic home is in a great location, only a short drive from everything we wanted to do. The house was spotlessly clean and beds comfortable. The only negative is that there were very few towels provided-one bath towel each, one hand towel per bathroom and no bath mat to step out on. Also, the pictures showed a much more “decorated” space. All in all, a great place to stay.
5.0
Nov 2023
Upon arriving at the home, we were already very happy with our choice. The home is definitely historic and charming. The beds were comfortable and the rooms spacious. The kitchen was nicely stocked with plenty of mugs for coffee/tea in the morning. We had ample towels and linens. The most important thing for our group was the comfort. We felt like we were guests in someone’s home. Highly recommend!
5.0
Oct 2023
State fair
5.0
Oct 2023
We so enjoyed having a place to rest during a very busy week in Raleigh during the IBMA WOB 2023. It was a treat staying in the same house that Duke Wellington and Cab Calloway and many more rested during tours. The house allowed for quiet rest, private spaces to "get away" and the room to move about without being on top of each other. This is definitely on a "rent again" list for this very busy band. The members of Full Cord Bluegrass were grateful for the space.
5.0
Sep 2023
Had a lovely stay here with friends for a girls weekend in Raleigh. The house is super cute, tastefully decorated and had everything we needed. Beds were comfy, neighborhood was safe, check-in was a breeze and communication was excellent. Would highly recommend!
5.0
Aug 2023
We had the best time staying here when in town for a wedding! The house was beautiful and the host was so great to work with! It was also the perfect location, only a few minutes from downtown. Would definitely stay here again!

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Raleigh?

The average price for a rental in Raleigh is $132 per night. This rental is $183 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Historic 'Green Book' Gem In Downtown Raleigh. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Historic 'Green Book' Gem In Downtown Raleigh pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Historic 'Green Book' Gem In Downtown Raleigh?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.

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