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

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A dining area with a table set for two, a hanging light fixture, and a view of a playground through a large window.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a black tablecloth-covered dining table, and a large window with a view of greenery.
A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a nightstand, and a window with blinds.
A room with a wooden floor, a white bench, a staircase, and a white wall with hooks.
A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a leather recliner, a fireplace, and a mounted TV.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Fuquay-Varina, NC
  • Place, Carroll Howard Johnson Environmental Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, North Carolina State University
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Place, Lenovo Center
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Airport, Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

5 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

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!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
$25 pet fee per pet per stay will apply
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3082249vb
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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Fuquay-Varina

Located in Fuquay-Varina, this holiday home is in a rural area. Carroll Howard Johnson Environmental Park and Fuquay Mineral Spring Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Raven Rock State Park and Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve. Travelling with kids? Consider Halle Cultural Arts Center and Juniper Level Botanic Garden. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and mountain climbing nearby.
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Fuquay-Varina, NC

What's nearby

  • Carroll Howard Johnson Environmental Park - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • North Carolina State University - 32 min drive - 44.8 km
  • Lenovo Center - 34 min drive - 48.2 km
  • Raleigh Convention Center - 36 min drive - 38.9 km
  • Crabtree Valley Mall - 37 min drive - 52.6 km

Getting around

  • Cary Station - 30 min drive
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Duncan Junction - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Biscuitville - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Right Meow Cat Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Aviator Restaurant and Brewery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Mill - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Carolina Cottage - Sleeps 11 - 20 mins to Raleigh - Game/Movie Room w/Projector!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Carolina Cottage - Sleeps 11 - 20 mins to Raleigh - Game/Movie Room w/Projector!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Carolina Cottage - Sleeps 11 - 20 mins to Raleigh - Game/Movie Room w/Projector!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

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

This family-friendly Fuquay-Varina holiday home is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Carroll Howard Johnson Environmental Park, Fuquay Mineral Spring Park and Museums of Fuquay-Varina. Ashley's Art Gallery and Aviator Tap House are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

7.2

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 51 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Check-in

7.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

7.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was a good value for the price.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family friendly. Very clean home.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The house was horrible. The bones were great, but it was very dirty and rundown in many areas. Mini blinds were broken and did not reach the bottom of the window. Heat vents were rusted. Shower curtain had pink slime on it. Hair and dirt in the corners in the bathroom. Pots and pans in the kitchen had crust in the bottom and were unusable. No trash cans in bathrooms and no toilet paper upon arrival. All linens were very worn, towels, sheets and comforters. Very unkept. A little money could have fixed all of this and yet it wasn't done.
Bathroom
Front bedroom
Bedroom on landscaping rock
Pots and Pans
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The host never responded and never received an access code. Never able to stay here. Place looked run down. Had to get last minute refund and find last minute accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for family reunion

Space is wonderful for families, a great find. Stress-free and practical.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was perfect for our kids! They were so sad to leave they cried. They had decorations put up our of reach of little hands and plenty of fun toys and the outdoor play structure that was a blast. If your looking for a home your comfortable in with your children, this is the place to book!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
The kitchen was not fully equipped for 11 people.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
House was just as posted in pics! Kids loved it, we couldnt take them away from the playing areas. Lexi, our host, was really supportive as well, we arrived a couple of hours earlier than our check-in time and helped us out, even waiving the fee. If you want a place to connect with nature, this is the place!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute little cottage

Enough space and fun things for kids. Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend stay with friends.

Very cozy house in a quiet neighborhood. Close to anything you’d need. Renters are very communicative and professional! It felt like a fantastic blend of a cozy home to stay, and a hotel experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Lack of communication with host. Stood out in the freezing cold for 45 minutes waiting for the check- in info.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Cute, Quit Neighborhood

We stayed here with some of our dance friends for a competition at Fuquay High School. The neighborhood is charming and kid friendly. It’s a great location to town but yet feels so secluded. The host communication was great and she was able to suggest a fun afternoon activity after a morning of dancing. We appreciate you sharing your home with us!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
2 STARS - Unresolved Maintenance Issues & Pest ProblemWHAT WORKED:We appreciated having a roof over our heads and the space for our family of 7 to gather. The layout was spacious, and we were able to reunite with family members traveling from different states to North Carolina. That alone kept this from a 1-star rating.WHAT FAILED: Zero trash bags at check-in for a 4-day stay with 7 people. Specifically requested bags from host on Day 1 evening. Garbage completely full by Day 2 with no disposal method for remaining 2 days, unsanitary conditions• Multiple flies and roaches present throughout the home. Root cause: No screen doors on front or back entrance. Pest problem worsened by overflowing trash Listing prominently features "Game/Movie Room w/ Projector" Non of the TVs would power on• Host instructions ("switch to upright position") did not come out or send help to resolve issue, paid for an amenity we could not use BEDROOM LIGHTING SAFETY HAZARD• Bedroom left of main bathroom has strobing/flickering light. Creates health and safety risk (seizure/migraine triggers) Guest had to sleep in darkness rather than use unsafe lighting; Unacceptable for family accommodationDay 1 (9:28 PM): Reported all Day 1 (11:00 PM): Host acknowledged, offered no solutions Day 2-3: Host did not resolve any issues. No follow-up, no maintenance visit You don't get your money's worth.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Wedding

Very clean, comfortable accommodations. Informative literature about the home and rules including special touches.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Not good communication, had request code to get in 3x. Late Ended up chec
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
The house was nice but needed attention. The blinds were broken in the downstairs bedrooms and the washer made an awful noise. Hopefully the owners can look into the issues.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Fuquay Varina Location

Quiet neighborhood. Great for walking the dog. Comfy stay. All we needed. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Nov 2022
Thank you so much for your amazing review! We are so happy you enjoyed your stay and we can’t wait to see you again soon. Lexi
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just what we needed

We would definitely stay at this property again. It had plenty of beds and sleeping options for our family. My kids enjoyed playing with the toys and on the swing set outside. The house was very clean!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

As described

The home was clean and as described. No issues except that bath towels located in the top of the closet in the master bath were damp. Very easy check in and check out. Plenty of room for entire party.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

About the host

Hosted by Alexa Whittington

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Hello and welcome! I'm Lexi, your host and a proud North Carolina native. I've spent my entire life in this beautiful state, starting out in Smithfield, NC. The house you're staying in is special to me—it's the first property I purchased and a home where we've shared countless family memories.

When I'm not hosting, I enjoy traveling, spending quality time with family and friends, shopping, indulging in delicious food, and tackling escape rooms. I'm also a thrill-seeker who loves visiting amusement parks for the rush of roller coasters!

Being a VRBO host is a passion of mine because it gives me the chance to share my world with travelers like you. I love offering you a glimpse into the home where my kids and I have grown, and the opportunity to experience the charming state of North Carolina from my perspective. Enjoy your stay and feel free to reach out if you have any questions!

Why they chose this property

Choosing this neighborhood was an easy decision for us. The moment we saw our home—resembling a quaint cottage nestled among mature trees and perched on a large wooded lot—it felt like the perfect setting for our family. With nearly an acre of land, it offered ample space to plant fruit trees and cultivate a thriving garden, fulfilling our dream of a homestead lifestyle.

The location offers an ideal blend of convenience and tranquility. Being just outside the city limits of Fuquay Varina and Wake County, we enjoy close proximity to all the amenities one could need, yet we're free from the constraints of an HOA. This balance means we can enjoy the best of both worlds—urban convenience without the bustle.

What truly endears us to this community is its peacefulness and the genuine warmth of its residents. It's common to see neighbors strolling with their families or dogs, exchanging friendly waves as they pass by. The houses are thoughtfully spaced apart, providing a sense of privacy and space that invites relaxation and personal enjoyment.

In this neighborhood, we've found not just a house, but a home—a place where our family can grow, explore, and create cherished memories within a welcoming and serene environment.

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