Cheerful cottage by Falls Lake, located between Raleigh, Durham, and Wake Forest

See all properties

Entire home

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Fireplace
Washer
Kitchen
Parking available
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Wake Forest, NC

Falls Lake State Recreation Area
‪18 min walk‬
Brier Creek Commons
‪15 min drive‬
Crabtree Valley Mall
‪16 min drive‬
Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Master

1 King Bed

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Escape to this charming and serene retreat, where comfort and coziness meet the perfect outdoor oasis. This pet-friendly rental features a spacious, fenced-in yard, ideal for your furry friends to roam freely. Enjoy the expansive outdoor space, perfect for relaxing, dining, or gathering around the fire pit. Conveniently located near the airport, with scenic lakes and hiking trails less than a mile away, this home offers both tranquility and accessibility. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful getaway or an adventure-filled stay, this charming cottage has it all!

Property manager

Molly

Premier Host

Languages

English

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Have a question?

Beta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Ask a question

Similar properties

Relax on the twin size swinging bed...it feels as good as it looks!

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 4 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

NO SMOKING!

No parties or large gatherings

Please report any damages that may occur during your stay

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

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Wake Forest

Located in Wake Forest, this holiday home is in a rural area. Cedar Creek Gallery and North Raleigh Arts and Creative Theater are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Crabtree Valley Mall and Lafayette Village. Frankie's Fun Park and Wheels Fun Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.

Wake Forest, NC

What's nearby

Falls Lake State Recreation Area - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Research Triangle Park - 15 min drive - 17.9 km
Brier Creek Commons - 15 min drive - 20.5 km
Frankie's Fun Park - 16 min drive - 15.6 km
Crabtree Valley Mall - 16 min drive - 18.7 km

Getting around

Durham Station - 20 min drive
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

‪Subway - ‬9 min drive
‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬18 min walk
‪Panda Garden - ‬19 min walk
‪Roma Pizza Shop - ‬9 min drive
‪Grill 46 - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cheerful cottage by Falls Lake, located between Raleigh, Durham, and Wake Forest pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 4 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Cheerful cottage by Falls Lake, located between Raleigh, Durham, and Wake Forest?

As of 25 April 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cheerful cottage by Falls Lake, located between Raleigh, Durham, and Wake Forest on 26 April 2025 start from NZ$559.91, 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.

What time is check-in at Cheerful cottage by Falls Lake, located between Raleigh, Durham, and Wake Forest?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cheerful cottage by Falls Lake, located between Raleigh, Durham, and Wake Forest?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cheerful cottage by Falls Lake, located between Raleigh, Durham, and Wake Forest located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Falls Lake State Recreation Area and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Winterpast Farm. Xtreme Park Adventure and Blue Jay Point County Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

Learn more

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Angel V.

29 March 2025

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

Wonderful stay

This was such a wonderful house. We were delightfully surprised. The backyard was the best.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary A.

15 April 2025

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

Visit with our so sons.

The property was absolutely lovely and so much fun with the clever canine touches and whimsical decor. We were visiting our 2 sons who live in Raleigh and Durham. This was a perfect in between spot. We hiked, went to the Raleigh flea market and out to dinner.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

tracy W.

16 December 2024

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

Adorable cottage

Really great place to stay in a very safe and quite area

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

J C.

3 February 2025

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

A Perfect 10

Molly is an excellent host for this lovely cottage. Her attention to details is above all the rest. We loved how peaceful it is and what a wonderful back porch to hang out on with a fenced in backyard. Our springer spaniel Oakley loved it. We plan on booking this cottage every time we are in the area.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susannah H.

19 June 2024

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

Wonderful

Absolutely lovely stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven I.

1 October 2024

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

My Stay in a Peaceful place

I stayed in this beautiful home on the way down to NC and I liked it so much I booked it again on my way home. It was just a wonderful stay. The patio and the yard are where I had my coffee in the morning as I watched hummingbirds. The home decorations made me smile 😊

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie L.

7 November 2023

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

This place is the best!

Quite easily one of my favorite VRBO stays. Comfortable accommodations, super fun decor, very very dog friendly.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren A.

28 September 2024

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

Cute house, great host

I always get nervous when I book a rental that has perfect reviews, but this property earned its rating fair and square. Great outdoor space and cozy (but spacious) indoor space. Plus it has my favorite thing of all - no weird restrictions on the thermostat! The power went out for a little while on the first day, but the host was great about communicating with me regarding updates from the power company.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie L.

26 January 2024

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

Second stay as good as the first!

We love this house! So cozy and comfortable. Our little Chiweenie Snickers enjoyed testing all the dog beds!

Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle H.

21 April 2024

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

Absolutely beautiful and comfortable

We fell in love with this place. It’s probably my favorite rental this far. It is very comfortable, and beautifully decorated. The outdoor space is incredible. You cannot help but feel revived after stepping foot onto the property. See you next year, and thank you for sharing your incredible space, Molly!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

judith r.

30 January 2021

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

Comphy, clean and fun

Molly has really made this place special for both people and their dogs. We appreciated all the welcoming touches and the solidness of the place. Beds and couches were comfortable and the house was warm and cozy.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

William C.

9 September 2020

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

Family trip

Property is ckean, beautiful and super pet friendly. Wespen 90 percent of the time outside on the deck and patio.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Catherine B.

22 May 2024

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

Lovely Little Oasis

Fun and funky little cottage with beautiful landscaping. We saw so many birds including a couple of hummingbirds! Molly made check in/out painless while allowing us to both come in a little early and leave a little later. Only small disappointments were the lack of hot tub (which Molly informed us ahead of time as it’s an issue on VRBo’s end) and the fact the jets on the whirlpool tub just wouldn’t work for me. But Molly was very responsive through it all and promised the check out the tub once we left. Overall a lovely experience and I would definitely stay again (and bring the dog next time).

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan R.

9 October 2024

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

Country charm

This property checked all of our boxes. It had country charm, privacy, great outdoor space, wonderful landscaping and just a great feeling of serenity. But the best part was revealed once you opened the front door. It was obvious the owner had spent a great deal of time putting together furnishings and artwork that were fun, eclectic and interesting. Then there was the kitchen. It had everything you could wish for with plates, bowls, cups, and utensils that had been collected over a long period of time. The kitchen appliances were all done in aqua which fit this house perfectly. The covered outdoor space was welcoming and wonderfully furnished. We had several BBQs while there and everyone loved it. You’ll not lose interest in this property while there. We were there ten days and continued to find interesting things right up until we left. We will definitely be back.

Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antoinette I.

1 November 2024

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

Stay here with your dog!

We had the best time and my only regret is not booking a longer stay. The property was decorated inside and out for spooky season-I love Halloween so that was a special bonus. I felt welcomed from the moment I booked until I left. And there's no denying furry family members will feel the same. There's dog beds, couches, kennels, bowls, secure fencing, gates to not only help them feel at home, but to keep them safe. Exploring the outdoor property always resulted in finding something new-a pretty flower, cute decoration, multiple places to sit and enjoy the scenery, thoughtful placement of all those things. The well appointed kitchen made it easy to cook there or bring in food and enjoy it. The indoor fireplace seen from 2 rooms was so cozy on the cooler nights. The pops of color throughout indoor/outdoor spaces literally made me smile. Molly was quick and easy to communicate with too. We spent a lot of time outside or on the back porch. That's the thing about this place: there is a spot for everyone to enjoy. Stay here, you won't regret it!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liisa L.

13 November 2023

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

Magical Stay at Molly's Sugar Shack!

Decorated beautifully for fall/thanksgiving, this house has literally everything plus plus plus. We enjoyed the firepit outside and grilled our own steaks for dinner. Found farm-fresh eggs left for us in the fridge perfect for some yummy breakfast! The house is very clean but doesn't smell like toxic chemical cleaning products like some other vrbo houses I have stayed at (Lysol overdose alert!), we could tell, the owner Molly has a personal connection to the house that can be felt throughout. The pictures online do it no justice, it looks even better in person. Everywhere you look is something magical that lifts your spirits. The beds were very comfy and we slept like logs :-D Thank you Molly, you really have a talent for creating good energy and cozy home vibes!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

20 March 2021

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

Unique cabin in the woods

2nd time staying here! The cabin is extraordinary! Was even decorated for Easter🐣Thank you Molly for everything!!

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

3 February 2021

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

Unique cabin in the woods

Cutest cabin ever! I would highly recommend this cabin to anyone. Furnishings are so unique, pictures don't do it justice. Molly is very accessible and accommodating. Will definitely go again!!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

29 December 2020

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

Christmas at The Sugar Shack

This place is AMAZING. The cottage is adorable. Molly has it decorated so cute and comfortable. One of our dogs earned the name “ Goldilocks”, she tried every dog bed she could find. The back yard and fire pit are great. My grandson was able to have some mores and run around outside with our dogs when he visited in the evening. I couldn’t believe it when we walked in and the house was decorated for Christmas! Thank you Molly for a wonderful holiday.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

10 December 2020

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

Clean and enjoyable

The house was very clean, beautifully decorated and furnished with attention to detail, and was very dog-friendly. Nice outdoor spaces as well. Comfortable and convenient.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kate K.

29 November 2020

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

Super dog friendly!

The gorgeous southern cottage outdid our expectations in every way! It was cosy, clean, comfortable, extremely well equipped and there were dog beds of ever sort for our lab to choose from. The deck and back yard are fantastic; English cottage garden plants (roses, lavender etc), huge fire pit, large fenced area for dogs. It was the perfect place for us to stay for 3 nights as we packed up our house for a move overseas. I highly recommend it.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

About the host

Hosted by Molly

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests

Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback

Cheerful cottage by Falls Lake, located between Raleigh, Durham, and Wake Forest

Photo gallery for Cheerful cottage by Falls Lake, located between Raleigh, Durham, and Wake Forest

Reviews

Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Living Room 1

Master

Queen Bedroom

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Spaces

About this property