10/10 Excellent
Juliet M.
14 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Juliet M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Entire home
Fenced In|Pet Friendly|Outdoor Oasis|NC State
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Reviews
8.0 out of 10
Very good
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Raleigh, NC
- North Carolina State University2 min drive
- North Carolina State Fairgrounds4 min drive
- Lenovo Center6 min drive
- Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)18 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)
Bedroom 1
1 Single Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden
About this property
Fenced In|Pet Friendly|Outdoor Oasis|NC State
Summary:
The "Merrie Willow Home" is a hidden gem. The backyard is your own private oasis, full of shade, greenery and open air to relax and soak in nature's beauty. The home is eclectic and boldly decorated by a video gamer designer and board game enthusiast. Home is truly a board game lover's paradise with more than 50 board games available for our guests. We do allow dogs with a 2 dog maximum and a pet fee.
The Space:
The home features an open living space on the main level with a large screened in porch off of the kitchen. Upstairs are two bedrooms with queen sized beds and a full bathroom. Downstairs has two more bedrooms as well as another bathroom. One bedroom has a twin bed and the other with a pull out couch. Downstairs bedroom with twin bed also shares the laundry space.
Getting Around:
We are 4 minutes to NC State's campus. A very walkable location with sidewalks, frisbee golf course and parks surrounding.
The "Merrie Willow Home" is a hidden gem. The backyard is your own private oasis, full of shade, greenery and open air to relax and soak in nature's beauty. The home is eclectic and boldly decorated by a video gamer designer and board game enthusiast. Home is truly a board game lover's paradise with more than 50 board games available for our guests. We do allow dogs with a 2 dog maximum and a pet fee.
The Space:
The home features an open living space on the main level with a large screened in porch off of the kitchen. Upstairs are two bedrooms with queen sized beds and a full bathroom. Downstairs has two more bedrooms as well as another bathroom. One bedroom has a twin bed and the other with a pull out couch. Downstairs bedroom with twin bed also shares the laundry space.
Getting Around:
We are 4 minutes to NC State's campus. A very walkable location with sidewalks, frisbee golf course and parks surrounding.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Charge may apply
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
This property accepts cash
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
About the area
Raleigh
Southwest Raleigh, a neighbourhood in Raleigh, is home to this holiday home. Raleigh Little Theater and Joel Lane Museum House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at William B. Umstead State Park and Durant Nature Preserve. 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.
Raleigh, NC
What's nearby
- North Carolina State University - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
- North Carolina State Fairgrounds - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
- Carter-Finley Stadium - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
- Lenovo Center - 6 min drive - 7.0 km
- Raleigh Convention Center - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Cook Out - 20 min walk
- McDonald's - 3 min drive
- Circle K - 19 min walk
- Taco Bell - 3 min drive
- Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
8.0
Very good
8.0/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Check-in
9.0/10
Communication
8.0/10
Location
9.0/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Kevin H.
2 Aug 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Kevin H.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
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