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Apartment in North Raleigh
4.78 out of 5 average rating, 49 reviewsLovely two bedroom apartment, close to downtown.
WenboRating, 5 stars1 month ago
I give it 5 star, it not mean it’s good. there’s no hot water for the shower. I tried many times, but it just wouldn’t get hot. The other faucets have hot water, but not the shower, which is really strange. So, I haven’t showered for five days—it’s miserable. There are two rooms. The one near the door is nice and quiet. The inner room, however, is very noisy—every time the air conditioning turns on, it makes a loud noise. Plus, there’s no blanket in this room. I eventually found one in the cabinet, but it’s thin—not really a proper comforter. Pretty rough experience.
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Apartment in Hillsborough
5 out of 5 average rating, 40 reviewsPeaceful Hillsborough Hideaway!
CoreyRating, 5 stars1 week ago
We had a great stay! Jeff was extremely responsive and helpful. He offered fantastic suggestions for local places to eat. The apartment was very clean and comfortable. There is a small kitchen that is well-equipped with everything you might need. There is a dining area and comfy living area with bunk beds. The bedroom with a queen size bed is very comfortable. It is a peaceful place to stay, whether for one night or several. It is baby or kid friendly, with toys, books, puzzles, and a high chair available. We would stay again!
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Apartment in Raleigh
5 out of 5 average rating, 78 reviewsThe Rustic Loft
TylerRating, 5 stars1 week ago
Booked as part of a birthday trip for my girlfriend. Couldn’t ask for better. Arrived to champagne and a gift card for her. The place was amazing. Cheryl was very nice. Highly recommend.
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Home in Youngsville
5 out of 5 average rating, 82 reviewsThe Cottage House
Ernest CharlesRating, 5 stars3 days ago
We enjoyed the stay at this beautiful little cottage. If we ever head up to that area again we would definitely stay there!
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Home in Raleigh
5 out of 5 average rating, 33 reviewsNorth Raleigh Tranquil Townhome
LesleyRating, 5 stars2 weeks ago
What a home away from home! My family and I had a lovely time at this townhome. Check in was easy simple and private. The home was lovely, it had everything we needed from forks and spoons to bubble bath. Additionally our host Jocelyn was so amazing, she was accommodating when we extended our stay and she gave us great advice and recommendations about Raleigh and its surrounding areas. We would not hesitate to stay at her townhome again. Thank you so much Jocelyn!
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Home in Raleigh
5 out of 5 average rating, 23 reviewsRenovated lakefront home, minutes to Dtown Raleigh
PamRating, 5 stars3 days ago
This was the perfect stay for us. The location is a little piece of paradise -close to anything we needed. The home was spacious, clean and very comfortable. The deck was so relaxing. And down by the pond was a fire pit (which we didn’t need) and Adirondack Chairs that overlooked the pond. Truly peaceful. Such a great stay. Thank you Abigail
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Home in Chapel Hill
4.76 out of 5 average rating, 46 reviewsCharming 4 bed home with water views-mins to UNC
LynnRating, 5 stars1 month ago
Lovely house in peaceful setting near everything we needed. Great place for anything going on in Chapel Hill!
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Home in Durham
5 out of 5 average rating, 15 reviewsVilla Pinea, secluded MCM gem close to UNC & Duke!
SusanRating, 5 stars1 week ago
Villa Pinea was the perfect retreat! We were bathed in nature and peaceful seclusion and also close to activities, stores and restaurants in Chapel Hill and Durham. The house is as pictured but even more stunning in person. We truly appreciated the quality coffee, tea, linens, and soaps provided, and the bed, towels, bowl and treats for our dog. We enjoyed preparing meals in the very well-equipped kitchen. We made good use of the grill, puzzles, games, and the fire pit. We spent hours watching wildlife and listening to birds. Our hosts communicated well and provided such clear information that we felt immediately relaxed. We loved our time at the beautiful NC Botanical Garden, walking forest trails and learning a wealth of information about plant life in different regions. The television was perfect for streaming a concert one evening. We hated to leave and can't wait to return. Highest possible recommendation!
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Home in Sanford
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 39 reviewsThe Lakeside Magnolia
JohnRating, 5 stars1 month ago
Lacy’s house was clean, and spacious. We had a great time cooking in the kitchen and enjoyed hanging out on the deck. There was a tv in all of the common spaces so we could watch March Madness anywhere we were. This is a great place to stay if you are in the Sanford area. It is remote enough to enjoy some peace and quiet but is only a couple of miles from downtown restaurants.
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Home in Sanford
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 79 reviewsCottage at Water's Edge - a cozy stay on the lake.
BrandonRating, 5 stars3 days ago
My son and I now have a new favorite fishing getaway. We absolutely loved Eunice's cottage and how easy it was to get out and fish all day. Kayaks, canoe, and a fishing pole were provided, and we had the whole pond to ourselves. It was clear how thoughtful and detailed Eunice is simply by how stocked the place was. We had an unexpected fall of out of the canoe 😅, and thankfully detergent was waiting for us in the laundry room. I also forgot a few items for our grilling night, and she had everything I needed. The only thing I wish I had realized the home didn't have before arriving is an oven as we had bright a ready-to-bake Papa Murphy's pizza. 🤦♂️ But, we improvised by grilling it instead, and it was delicious.! Just the absolute perfect place for a father-son weekend excursion. We cannot WAIT to come back and keep catching more fish!
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Home in Wendell
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 30 reviewsFurr Manor
JohnRating, 5 stars3 weeks ago
Nice older home just as described, Joshua was a great host . Nice fishing in the pond out back, we caught and released quite a few fish,. We didn’t have any issues while we were there , Joshua checked in a few times with me which was much appreciated. We will stay again when we are back in the area.
Quick stats about waterfront rentals in Raleigh
Total rentals
30 properties
Nightly prices starting at
$69 CAD before taxes and fees
Total number of reviews
1.4K reviews
Family-friendly rentals
10 properties are a good fit for families
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20 properties allow pets
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10 properties have a pool
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