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Urban Escape - Downtown Raleigh!

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Two wine glasses on a wooden table with a red couch in the background.
A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a central island.
A staircase with wooden steps and a metal railing leading to a landing.
A view from inside a room to a balcony with a table and a chair, a glass of wine, and a blanket on the chair.
A modern kitchen with dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a granite countertop.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to North Carolina State Capitol
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Raleigh, NC
  • Place, Moore Square
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Raleigh Convention Center
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Red Hat Amphitheater
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Urban Escape - Downtown Raleigh!

Travel with family or friends and stay all together in this comfortable, stylish three bedroom home just a half mile from downtown Raleigh! Fully stocked kitchen, brand new Avacado mattresses, and private outdoor patio.

Walk just a half mile to shops, restaurants, breweries, music venues, festivals, and Moore Square park.

Just a short drive to Coastal Credit Union Music Park and Wake Med Hospital.

Be our guest!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4178998vb
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
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

About the area

Raleigh

Located in Raleigh, this holiday home is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at William B. Umstead State Park and Durant Nature Preserve, while Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek and North Carolina Museum of History are cultural highlights. Check out an event or a game at Lenovo Center, and consider making time for North Carolina State Fairgrounds, a top attraction not to be missed.
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Raleigh, NC

What's nearby

  • Moore Square - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Marbles Kids Museums - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Raleigh Convention Center - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Red Hat Amphitheater - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Raleigh Union Station - 7 min drive
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brewery Bhavana - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Cook Out - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Landmark Tavern - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Blotto - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Urban Escape - Downtown Raleigh! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Urban Escape - Downtown Raleigh!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Urban Escape - Downtown Raleigh!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Urban Escape - Downtown Raleigh!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Urban Escape - Downtown Raleigh! located?

Located in Downtown Raleigh, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Moore Square and Raleigh Convention Center. North Carolina State University is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) away. Raleigh Union Station is 25 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a cute place! We had all the amenities we needed!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place! Close to everything we wanted to see. It was clean, well stocked and we loved the upper porch. The host was quick to respond to a question we had and even offered to come trouble shoot something for us. Would for sure stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Appreciate the friendly and quick communication from Darla. Great location to downtown and concert venue. Property was very clean & well organized.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All the way around accommodations were great .
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2025
Thanks Marie, it was a pleasure to host you guys!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay here! Darla was amazing and very responsive. The house was super clean and well stocked. Walking distance to downtown! We would stay here again for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is perfect and our hostess was the sweetest and very communicative. We loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2026
Thank you Misty, it was a pleasure hosting you guys!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Darla was a gracious host! Clean, organized and everything thing we needed for a quick trip to Raleigh. Walking distance to restaurants, shops and entertainment. Would definitely stay here again if I'm in the area again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wedding Stay

Property was perfect for a stay for our family. Great location, very clean and host s’ communication was great. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Apr 2025
Thank you Emily, so glad you guys enjoyed your stay! We'd love to have you guys back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place. Comfortable and fully stocked.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Nov 2025
It was a pleasure hosting Maggie and I'd love to have them back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Host was attentive, Amenities were full if needed
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Dec 2025
It was a pleasure hosting Paris and her group!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The entire property was wonderful! Walkable to the downtown area. A adorable small outdoor area to sit outside. Wonderful extras! And Darla was extremely responsive! We will definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Apr 2026
It was a pleasure to host you guys, Teresa!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was excellent for our needs. The neighborhood was quiet and a very easy walk in and out of Downtown Raleigh. The house was well equipped with most essentials and Walmart was a very easy drive to get snacks and other items we wanted to have on hand. We will definitely be keeping this place on our list of returns.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Absolutely loved the place. The property owner had so many small touches that made it feel like home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

The house was very nice, clean and had a lot of included appliances that were super useful. Host was quick in communication and very helpful. Overall a great stay and highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place

This was a great location to experience Raleigh. Great communication from owner and super cute house!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls trip

Very cute town house perfect for our annual girls trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Home

Close location to downtown and beautiful home. Look forward to staying again in a few weeks.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice home. Kitchen well stocked as well as bathrooms. Host was very communicative and helpful. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2025
Thanks Jeanne, it was a pleasure to host you guys!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cute house. Extremely clean. Host was a pleasure to work with. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay. The house was exactly as described and was super clean when we checked in. The house is very well stocked and the beds were all very comfy. Darla was quick to respond to our questions and provided lots of helpful suggestions about nearby restaurants.The house is in a quiet neighborhood and is within walking distance of a variety of restaurants. If we are ever back in the area, we would definitely stay at the Urban Escape again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jan 2026
So glad you guys enjoyed it Michael - we'd love to have you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Well-appointed and clean

Well-appointed and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Out of all my VRBO stays, this was the absolute best. The property, decor, and ease of contacting Darla was impeccable. And her attention to detail was above and beyond. We will return in 2027 if avaliable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jan 2026
Thank you so much Elizabeth, it was a pleasure hosting you guys and we hope to have you back next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home is impeccably clean, charming and well appointed, and overall a delightful place to stay. Light and bright, usable kitchen, comfortable beds, comfy couches, room for everyone.... it was just right. Darla's communications, suggestions and information were on point and timely. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Mar 2026
Thank you Lexie, it was a pleasure hosting you guys!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hockey trip

Perfect for what we needed. Very clean and very convenient
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Close to Downtown

The house was immaculate and the communication from Darla was great. Very easy to walk downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

About the host

Hosted by Darla Brown

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I absolutely love co-hosting short-term rentals and am ready to share recommendations for restaurants, breweries, shopping, coffee shops, museums, music venues, and cool things to do!

Why they chose this property

I love that this neighborhood is super close to downtown Raleigh! Just a 1/2 mile walk and you're in the middle of everything that's happening! I love that there are three outdoor spaces to enjoy morning coffee or evening cocktail.

What makes this property unique

This home is perfect for friends and family to gather together in the downstairs open floorplan and then retreat to their own comfortable bedrooms with brand new Avacado mattresses for a cozy night's sleep. The kitchen is fully stocked and ready for you to prepare a wonderful meal to share around the dining table that seats six. The living room has plenty of room for everyone and a coffee table large enough to spread out a (provided) puzzle for everyone to work on!

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