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1-Acre 4BR Retreat w/ Game Room & Epic Coffee Bar!

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Room
Living area
Private kitchen
Tucked on an acre lot, the Cardinal’s Nest is a cozy wooded split-level gem.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10153.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Raleigh, NC
  • Place, Durant Nature Preserve
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Triangle Town Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, North Carolina State University
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Fox Room

1 Queen Bed

Squirrel Room

1 Queen Bed

The Den Bedroom

4 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Guest Bath

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

Master Bath

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

Master Bedroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

1-Acre 4BR Retreat w/ Game Room & Epic Coffee Bar!

Welcome to Cardinal’s Nest - a serene 1-acre retreat in North Raleigh with four bedrooms, two baths, game room, and a fenced dog run. Enjoy luxury linens, a fully equipped kitchen, gourmet coffee bar, smart TV, fiber optic Wi-Fi, and workspace. Listen to the babbling creek while you fall asleep (season-dependent), or explore nearby parks and trails. Minutes from shops, restaurants, RDU, WRAL Soccer Park, Wake Tech, Duke, WakeMed, and NC State. Owner-managed with quick, thoughtful communication.

Settle into your North Raleigh sanctuary: a spacious, stylish four-bedroom, two-bath home on a private acre of wooded land. Inside, find an open living area filled with natural light, luxe memory-foam mattresses with premium linens, and a fully stocked kitchen ready for family meals. Gather in the den for poker, board games, or movie nights, or relax on the deck with comfortable seating and a grill. Enjoy the fenced dog area and pet goodies such as beds and blankets. There are also lots of toys and baby gear (pack-n-play, high chair). The gourmet coffee station includes a pour-over setup, pods, French press, and drip as well as an espresso maker! You’ll have fiber optic high-speed Wi-Fi, central heat/AC, smart TVs, a small laundry closet, and thoughtfully designed décor throughout.

* Bed/bedroom layout: Three upstairs bedrooms, all with Queen beds. One downstairs bedroom off the game room with two single beds and two 10" mattress memory foam foldable cots (comfy enough for adults) that can be placed anywhere in the home.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 32
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Check-out time is strict! There is a $95 charge for any checkout from 10:15-11:00. Please respect the time of the cleaning team.
✦ There is a pet fee- please toggle that you are traveling with pets. Do not leave pets unattended or allow them on furniture w/o pet covers provided.
✦ If you break it, fix it ✦ If you use it, take care of it ✦ If you make a mess, clean it up ✦ If you move it, put it back

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
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Raleigh

Northeast Raleigh, a neighbourhood in Raleigh, is home to this holiday home. Lafayette Village and Mordecai Historic Park are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include North Carolina State Fairgrounds and Adventure Landing. Travelling with kids? Consider Buffaloe Road Aquatic Center, or check out an event or a game at Lenovo Center. Explore all the area has to offer with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails.
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Raleigh, NC

What's nearby

  • Durant Nature Preserve - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Triangle Town Center - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Crabtree Valley Mall - 15 min drive - 17.0 km
  • North Carolina State University - 17 min drive - 21.3 km
  • Raleigh Convention Center - 19 min drive - 18.2 km

Getting around

  • Raleigh Union Station - 17 min drive
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Creekside Cafés - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Smooth Joe Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 1-Acre 4BR Retreat w/ Game Room & Epic Coffee Bar! pet-friendly?

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

How much does it cost to stay at 1-Acre 4BR Retreat w/ Game Room & Epic Coffee Bar!?

As of 24 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 1-Acre 4BR Retreat w/ Game Room & Epic Coffee Bar! on 9 July 2026 start from AU$337, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at 1-Acre 4BR Retreat w/ Game Room & Epic Coffee Bar!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 1-Acre 4BR Retreat w/ Game Room & Epic Coffee Bar!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1-Acre 4BR Retreat w/ Game Room & Epic Coffee Bar!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 1-Acre 4BR Retreat w/ Game Room & Epic Coffee Bar! located?

This family-friendly Raleigh holiday home is located in Northeast Raleigh, within 3 mi (5 km) of Durant Nature Preserve and Triangle Town Center. Adventure Landing and Buffaloe Road Aquatic Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 9 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Versano P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for our visit in Raleigh NC. The host was very responsive and the place was comfy for the 4 of us. Plenty of parking and in a little neighborhood.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Dec 2025
Thank you so much, for the kind words. You are so pleasant to host, and always welcome back. It was a pleasure, thanks again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Skylar R.

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

Nc vacation

Nice home and backyard enjoyable
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2025
It was lovely to host you, Skylar! Come back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen C.

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

Very Comfortable Home

We had a wonderful stay. The house was thoughtfully appointed and had everything that we needed. Location is great, easy access to highway and plenty of restaurants nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Feb 2025
Thank you so very much, Kristen! You are welcome back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Good location plenty of room

The house was good. Great location and nice neighborhood in Raleigh. Nice deck over looks the wooded lot and a very nice dining room table was great for our group. Host was very responsive!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Dec 2022
Thank you, Annette! I get a ton of compliments on that dining table; I'm glad you also enjoyed it! Also, thank you for all the other kinds words. The door is always open for you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan Y.

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

Excellent

Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Apr 2023
Wow- thank you, Nathan!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

wendy n.

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

Everything we Needed!!

This home away from home is just that. From the moment we walked through the door, there was a welcome feeling. Decor is beautiful and it is stocked with everything needed and more. Great communication from the host and seamless check in and out.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Nov 2022
Wendy- thank you so very much for these kind words. I feel like you should maybe write my marketing pamphlet? ;-) You are welcome back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn B.

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

Very Cute Retreat

This home is gorgeous! Was very clean. Plenty of room for everyone!! We came down for a fitness meetup. We all enjoyed our stay!! Even got our workouts in in the living room <3 Owner was terrific! We would totally stay again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Nov 2022
Thank you, Dawn! I smiled thinking about you all doing a workout in the living room. I would have moved the furniture out of the way and joined you if I could have! Thank you for all of the kind words. I put my heart into this home and am so happy when it makes others happy. The door is always open, please come back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

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

Cozy cardinals nest

So cozy! So clean! Barbara thought of everything when decorating and stocking this place. It shows in the extras that She really has her guests in mind. Soft throws, sheets and bedding in each bedroom. Black out curtains in the bedrooms, stocked kitchen that literally left us needing nothing, the deck swing, Bluetooth speakers, filled Brita water in fridge, really I could go on and on
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept 2022
Oh wow- thank you, Michelle! These kind words made my day. I'm glad you noticed all the extras and loved your stay. You are welcome back any time!
Verified

2/10 Terrible

MARC L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Stayed 25 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2025
I’ll assume that the 1-star review was a mistake, as you had lots of kind words in our private messages. I do know that you were upset with something that VRBO had done but a review for them would be left in a different place. Either way, happy travels and thanks, Marc.

About the host

Hosted by Barbara E

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Hello! My name is Barbara, and my little guy is Dante. We are a wildly happy solo duo. We obsess over all things space, science, and AI. We also love treasure hunting at thrift stores and antique stores, baking, and kitties! I am from NY, but lived for ten years in Seattle, seven in Spain, two in Denver, and have finally joined my family here in Raleigh (and we're here to stay)!

I professionally hosted (and cleaned) short-term rentals for 15 years and have always wanted to own one. In the Summer of 2022, Dante and I went on the search for THE perfect home to share with Raleigh-bound travelers and finally found The Cardinal's Nest. I am dedicated to making a good life for my son through this home while showing him the value of hard work mixed with love, kindness, and hospitality. We are honored to share it and hope that it touches our guests' hearts the same way it does ours.

Why they chose this property

Berkshire Downs is a quiet, peaceful, wooded neighborhood with old-growth trees and friendly neighbors. It's a great place for an evening stroll or jogs with the pup! You can also enjoy Horseshoe Farm or Durant Nature Preserve with a few minutes' drive.

The home is minutes from Triangle Town Center, which has numerous shops & restaurants. and WRAL Soccer Park. Also nearby are Wake Tech College, Downtown Raleigh, RDU, WakeMed & Duke Raleigh, Durham, NC State, Falls Lake, and Buffaloe Rd. Aquatic Center & tons of outdoor recreation!

Things to do in N raleigh:

1. Visit the North Carolina Museum of Art: This museum features a collection of over 40,000 works of art from various cultures and periods.

2. Explore Umstead State Park: This park offers over 5,500 acres of natural beauty and recreational activities such as hiking, fishing, and mountain biking.

3. Check out the North Raleigh Farmers Market: This farmers market offers locally grown produce, handmade crafts, and food trucks for guests to enjoy.

4. Visit the Neuse River Trail: This trail spans over 27 miles and is perfect for hiking, biking or even kayaking on the river.

5. Attend a concert at Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek.

6. Shop at North Hills: A popular shopping destination with a variety of high-end shops, restaurants and entertainment options like movie theaters or bowling alleys.

7. Experience history at Mordecai Historic Park: Guests can tour historic homes and learn about local history dating back to colonial times.

8. Check out the Raleigh Flea Market: Open every weekend, this flea market offers unique antiques, vintage goods, and other treasures to explore.

9. Try some delicious food at local restaurants like The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar or Gonza Tacos y Tequila.

10. Attend seasonal events such as the NC State Fair or Winterfest in downtown Raleigh to experience community traditions and festivities.|

What makes this property unique

This home is owner-managed and cleaned with love. We respond fast, live locally, and make deep and meaningful connections with our guests while giving you all the privacy you desire.

Languages:

English, Spanish
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