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Pet Friendly * Fenced Yard * Downtown

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Relax in the living room with the Smart TV where you can log into your streaming accounts.
A cozy area to gather around.
This plush king size bed, with adjustable bed frame, is just waiting for you to sink into it.
Unwind at the end of the day on the porch just off the kitchen.
The ranch house with only a step over the threshold makes it very accessible.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 483.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Wake Forest, NC
  • Wake Forest Farmers Market
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Wake Forest Renaissance Centre
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Guest Room

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Pet Friendly * Fenced Yard * Downtown

*NOTE: Wake Forest University is in Winston Salem, not Wake Forest*
Nestled in a quiet, safe neighborhood just a half a mile from the historic downtown Wake Forest. With a fully equipped kitchen, fast WiFi and comfy beds, you will feel right at home. Whether you enjoy front porch rocking, relaxing on the back porch or lounging on the couch with the Smart TV, Downtown Dreams has it all! Take a short stroll and you can enjoy the quaint downtown area and all of the great restaurants and boutiques it has to offer.




NOTE- Wake Forest University is NOT in Wake Forest

AMENITY HIGHLIGHTS:
☀ 2 bedrooms; 1 king, 1 queen
☀ 2 bathrooms with heated toilet seats; complimentary toiletries
☀ Open concept layout
☀ EV 240V outlet (NEMA 14-50R)-- don't forget your cord!
☀ Full kitchen
☀ Free WiFi + Smart TV in each bedroom where you can log into your streaming accounts
☀ Outdoor seating area
☀ Keypad entry
☀ Pet-friendly
☀ Free parking
☀ Fenced-in yard

Here Are A Few Kind Words From Our Past Guests:

“Spent a week here and loved everything about this home. The location was central to everywhere I needed to be throughout my stay. I felt very safe in the neighborhood as well. The house was equipped with everything we needed, and communication with Debra was quick and timely. The home was very clean, and the beds were extremely comfortable! Info was provided after booking on nearby grocery stores, hospitals, and activities to do in the area. This is how I found out about Wegman’s AKA my new favorite grocery store! I might be in Raleigh once a year from now on and this home will definitely be where I plan on staying for my next trip.” - Hana

“This Airbnb is adorable, clean, spacious, exactly as pictured! The location is great - in a quiet neighborhood, and walkable to everything downtown, including the conference that we attended at the Seminary. Debra is a wonderful host, responds quickly to every question and need! So much better than a hotel, & we didn't have to rent a car!!” - Michael

“Debra’s property is fantastic!! The location is great and within walking distance to the quaint Wake Forest downtown. She has made sure everything is super functional, and it’s spotless. My husband commented that it’s the best Airbnb we’ve stayed at. Highly recommend!!.” - Teresa

☆☆ BEDROOMS ☆☆

Enjoy a peaceful sleep every night of your stay in one of the two tastefully-decorated bedrooms. Each room has a Smart TV, nightstands, storage space for your belongings, and a plush bed to sink into after a day outside.


☆☆ BATHROOMS ☆☆

Get ready for your day in one of the two full bathrooms. Both bathrooms are equipped with shower/tub combo and a heated toilet seat with three different heat options for your comfort level. The primary bedroom has an en suite full bathroom and the other full bathroom is located right outside the guest bedroom. Shampoo, conditioner, and body wash are provided for your convenience, so don’t worry about packing those! You’ll also find fresh towels in a bin in each bedroom.

There’s also a laundry room with a full-sized washer and dryer so that you can easily keep your clothes fresh during your stay. You will just need to bring your laundry detergent.

☆☆ KITCHEN & LOUNGE ☆☆

Make delicious meals in the kitchen, equipped with stainless steel appliances and all the cookware, dishes, and utensils you need to cook as if you were at home. You’ll even find a full charging station so you can plug your devices for convenient charging. Start your day off with a complimentary cup of coffee and enjoy it while rocking on the front porch.

This open concept house has the dining area between the kitchen and the living room. The living area is comfortably decorated with two couches, complete with pillows and blankets to snuggle up with. Sit back and watch a show on the Smart TV or plan your next day in Wake Forest using high-speed WiFi. You’ll find a selection of board games in the laundry room in case you want some family entertainment for a rainy day or evening.

☆☆ OUTSIDE SPACE ☆☆

Step out onto the back porch, a great place to sit back, relax, and hang out with your group. This porch opens up to a large backyard. If the season is right, you will get to enjoy the aroma of the gardenias on the side.

Next to the front door, you’ll also find a small front porch with two rocking chairs, perfect for sipping coffee in the morning and enjoying the quiet neighborhood. The neighbor's cat, Templeton, usually stops by for an extra rub :)


★☆ Check Out Instructions ☆★
*Place used towels in tub * Leave beds unmade (no need to strip) *Place trash in outside bin *Start dishwasher * Lock up

★☆ Rental Agreement ☆★
A rental agreement will need to be completed to complete the booking, with a copy of ID that matches credit card used/name on account.

Property manager

Debra
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
We allow up to 2 pets for a $75 fee. They must be
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed outside. Make sure butts are cl
*A rental agreement will be sent automatically after booking. This must be signed (electronically) within 24 hours of booking.
There is a pet fee. It must be at least 1 year of age, house trained, and fixed.

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 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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Wake Forest

Located in Wake Forest, this holiday home is in the city centre. Wake Forest Renaissance Centre and Wake Forest Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at E. Carroll Joyner Park and Hill Ridge Farms. Travelling with kids? Consider Polar Ice House and Gotcha Paintball.
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Wake Forest, NC

What's nearby

  • Wake Forest Farmers Market - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Wake Forest Renaissance Centre - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • E. Carroll Joyner Park - 6 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Polar Ice House - 6 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

  • Raleigh Union Station - 27 min drive
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jersey Mike's Subs - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Showmars Wake Forest - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pet Friendly * Fenced Yard * Downtown pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Pet Friendly * Fenced Yard * Downtown?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pet Friendly * Fenced Yard * Downtown?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Pet Friendly * Fenced Yard * Downtown located?

Located in the centre of Wake Forest, this family-friendly holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Wake Forest Farmers Market, Wake Forest Renaissance Centre and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. E. Carroll Joyner Park and Wake Forest Historical Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joe D.

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

Downtown Dreams

Enjoyed my stay and the convenient location! The house was tidy, well-maintained, and well-stocked. I would stay here again and recommend to friends or family.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

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

Great property

Very charming property. Clean and well appointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey M.

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

Adorable Home

We really enjoyed our stay this weekend. The house is very well-appointed. Debra left some snacks & waters for us and a big basket of items for our dogs. It's super clean, comfortable beds, great fenced-in backyard for the dogs. And I never knew I needed a heated toilet seat until this weekend! That was a bonus! Great location walkable to downtown Wake Forest. We would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony R.

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

Great trip

Everything was just as expected. She had it all ready with a few extras. I would highly recommend this to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ernest R.

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

Family visit

Our son and family live in the area. The amenities here worked out just fine
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Excellent location

We enjoyed our stay in the property. The only suggestion I have is that they provide clean wash clothes and towels for each person for the number of days of your stay. I don’t want to wash towels and wash clothes everyday of my stay. Other than that it was excellent. Great location, very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert O.

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

Amazing

Everything anyone can ask for, was thought of. Very clean and thought of every detail you could ask for. Nice backyard, comfortable bed, perfect for a pet or if you had a small child even that was thought of. She put a lot of time into thinking of every detail.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful

We loved Downtown Dreams! From the beginning of the transaction to the end of our stay! Everything was perfect! Very clean, comfortable and stress free. We look forward to staying there again! Margaret
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie P.

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

Adorable and Welcoming!

I had a great stay at this property! The house is adorable, well furnished, and has upgrades like a massage bed. I communicated with the host a few times, and she was incredibly responsive and helpful. Great location in Wake Forest too! The host thought of everything, including special towels for makeup removal. I would definitely recommend this house and stay again!
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teri E.

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

Wonderfully Comfortable

Short stay at a wonderfully comfortable home. The host had thought of everything we might need down to the furry friends basket in case anything was forgotten. Highly recommended for however long your stay might be.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeannine U.

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

Quiet neighborhood, walkable to downtown

beautiful outdoor space, lovely home with all the amenities. No stairs to deal with!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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

Another wonderful stay

Very clean and neat property in a perfect location. We stay here any time we can.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana Y.

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

Absolutely delightful.....Extremely clean

From the moment we walked in the door we were so impressed with the core and the cleanliness and thoughtfulness of every item available. Without a doubt the nicest place we've stayed in all of our travels!! we would highly recommend this VRBO
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron M.

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

Perfect!

Nice, clean, quiet, simple. Greeted with a nice snack tray when we arrived.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher B.

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

Great location

Were able to do everything we wanted because of the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

stacy s.

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

Girls Weekend

This house was just perfect for a girls weekend and our dog :). Plenty of outdoor space to enjoy the beautiful spring weather and the house had all amenities you could want including it was extremely clean and the heated toilet seats...super nice touch! It's just a few minutes drive to a cute downtown area with plenty of shops and restaurants. Our host was so nice to work with and we loved our stay. We'd definitely come back again. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Logan G.

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

Just as advertised!

Seamless process, no surprises, and just what we were looking for!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn J.

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

Cozy & Cute

My mom & I enjoyed our week long stay. The size was perfect for us and there were thoughtful details such as extra blankets, a few snack packs, & coffee. The home was exceptionally clean! I definitely recommend it to others and I would 100% stay there again. Downtown is very close; in good weather its walking distance. Easy check-in & out. Communication with the owner was smooth and she was accessible when needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kourtney L.

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

Kourtney

Clean, as listed and easy to contact property manager.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda p.

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

visiting Wake Forest

This was the best place we have stayed at so far in our travels We we're visiting friends, so the location was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary O.

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

Wake Forest stay

The house fit our needs for 4 nights we were in town. Debra, the owner, was responsive to texts when issues arose. The location is very close to Wake Forest downtown area which is cute.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Marlene B.

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

Wake

As described
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Penny B.

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

Very nice

It had all that it offered. Very clean and location met our needs. Thank you Debra for your special hospitality touches.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

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

Great stay!

Everything was as described. Perfect for our family of four. Property was clean and everything was easily accessible, with a nice little basket of treats to welcome us. Kitchen was well-equipped, including a variety of options for morning cuppa or cup of joe. We were very busy with a family wedding that was the reason for our trip, so we didn't get to enjoy everything about the home, including the cute back deck, but we hope to be back next time we're in the triangle. It is a perfect location for us. Thanks so much for the hospitality.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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

Weekend Stay

It's a beautiful home. The accommodations were great. Exactly what we needed for the time frame we were there. The neighbor's yard was a bit of an eyesore; other than that, it was a wonderful stay. I would go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Debra

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We moved to Wake Forest in 2010, right as we were starting to build our family (I was pregnant with my first). As soon as I had my daughter, I decided to leave the workforce and focus on taking care of my family and house. Through the years I have filled my time with volunteering throughout the community. I spent many years on the school's PTA, organized the social activities in my neighborhood, and taught Sunday School.
In the past few years, I have really developed a love for real estate investing. In my spare time, I love reading/listening/learning all things real estate and financial literacy (my nerdy side can't help it!). I take pride in my houses and in treating my tenants well.

Why they chose this property

I love real estate and I love hosting, so putting the two together seemed natural. In the past, I have only been involved in long-term rentals and just ventured into the short-term rental world in the past few years. I love the need it fills when you have outgrown the small space of a hotel room with no kitchen. I love the personal connections you make and the personal touches you can add when hosting short stays.

What makes this property unique

This space is ideally located just a short walk from restaurants and shops. A digital guidebook will be sent after booking to expand more on the details of the house and surrounding area, complete with my recommendations of places to eat.

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests