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Top 1% rated! High-end neighborhood, king bed, fire pit

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Forest Park House in downtown Raleigh. 360-tour at: forestparkhouse.com/virtual
Primary bedroom has king Casper bed, sitting area, Smart TV, and en-suite bath.
Nespresso coffee and gourmet teas provided, along with creamer and syrups.
Firepit with seating. Please ask the host before using for additional rules.
Living Room with conversational furniture and gas logs.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8187.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Raleigh, NC
  • North Carolina State University
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Red Hat Amphitheater
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Raleigh Convention Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Canopy Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

Treetop Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Guest Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Powder Room

Toilet

Primary Bedroom bath

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Top 1% rated! High-end neighborhood, king bed, fire pit

Locally known as (and aspired to), this is “Inside-the-Beltline” Raleigh! Downtown and in a prestigious neighborhood, Forest Park House is designer-curated for Vrbo guests. 5⭐️ clean rating, high-quality sheets, and Casper beds make for great sleep! Newly renovated bathrooms beginning March '24! Beekman 1802 🛁 products, Nespresso ☕️, and snacks 🥨 are provided. Two remote-work spaces. Fully-stocked kitchen or a 10-min walk to the Village for many restaurants. Screened porch, deck, Weber gas grill, fenced yard, dog run, and fire pit! You won't want to leave! (*Global top 1% claim is based on reviews and ratings on a major vacation rental platform)

Property manager

Cam
Premier Host

Languages

English

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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
A pack-n-play is available for a fee.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The house is great for remote work, but business uses like appointments or transactions require pre-approval.
Please respect our neighbors 24/7, and keep things outside especially quiet after 8PM.
1) Use of air mattress counts as an “extra guest” and incurs that fee. 2) There is a $4/hr energy surcharge if house uses standby generator power.

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
Long-term renters welcome
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
Property Registration Number ZSTR-000647-2022

About the area

Raleigh

Located in Raleigh, this holiday home is in the city centre. Red Hat Amphitheater and Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Crabtree Valley Mall. Travelling with kids? Make time for North Carolina State Fairgrounds, or head to an event or a match at Lenovo Center.
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Raleigh, NC

What's nearby

  • North Carolina State University - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Dorothea Dix Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Red Hat Amphitheater - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Raleigh Convention Center - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Raleigh Union Station - 6 min drive
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Flying Biscuit Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Tupelo Honey - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Top 1% rated! High-end neighborhood, king bed, fire pit pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Top 1% rated! High-end neighborhood, king bed, fire pit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Top 1% rated! High-end neighborhood, king bed, fire pit?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Top 1% rated! High-end neighborhood, king bed, fire pit located?

Located in the centre of Raleigh, this family-friendly holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Pullen Park and North Carolina State University. Village District and Joel Lane Museum House are also within 15 minutes. Raleigh Union Station is 20 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 26 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Madeline S.

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

lovely thoughtful property!

Cam is a very diligent host and the house was impeccable. Was a lovely home away from home for my family.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eileen Y.

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

Fabulous Property

This fabulous house is in a beautiful, centrally located historic neighborhood. The host has not missed a thing. It is one of the best appointed houses we have rented with every amenity one could want. The check-in and check-out were super simple and all the little instruction cards around the house make settling in seamless.We highly recommend this place for your next stay in Raleigh.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret G.

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

Wonderful!

Such a beautiful home and Cam is so thoughtful in all he has done to make people comfortable in his home. Spreading the word about the gem of a house and would love to stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Gorgeous home, perfect location

This was our second time staying at Cams home, and it won't be our last. Walkable to campus, downtown, Cameron village, and more! I love the house, but the screened in porch is my favorite place to sit and relax.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Wonderful stay!

We were all very impressed with the house, the location, and the host. We would love to stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anona s.

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

Always a great stay

The best place to stay in Raleigh. Host is the best there is!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Genie F.

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

Perfection

This was a lovely home. The aesthetics and organization were wonderful. Cam was quick to respond to any question I had. The hospitality exceeded our expectations ! This home will be our first choice when visiting Raleigh.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Morgan J.

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

Beautiful home in the perfect location

We absolutely loved our stay! The home was stunning - full of character and perfectly decorated. We will be back for a staycation soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

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

Incredible home!

This home is beautifully decorated and so charming. In the most beautiful neighborhood near downtown Raleigh, it was everything we hoped for! The owner was super communicative and flexible with our needs. We will be staying here again when we come back to Raleigh. Don’t pass up this gem of a home!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte M.

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

10/10 recommend!

My family of four + our yellow lab were displaced from our house for a couple weeks but I am so thankful for the opportunity to call the house “home” for that time. I have been raving about how wonderful our stay was at the Forest Park House to anyone who will listen. We are local to Raleigh and familiar with the neighborhood so had reasonably high expectations (off street parking, etc.). It was so much more than we expected. Even before we arrived, the host was attentive and proactive with suggestions that could make our stay as comfortable as possible, and that continued throughout our stay. The house is so well appointed that it is like being a guest at a luxury hotel with the comforts of a private home. It is truly difficult to write a review that is good enough to describe our experience.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

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

Historic Gem

Forest Park House was nothing short of spectacular for our two separate visits to Raleigh this summer. We loved it so much the first time - we knew exactly where we wanted to stay for our mid-summer return. The house location and amenities are premier! There is absolutely nothing that host Cam has not thought of for his guests. He is extremely quick to respond to any inquiries. We truly feel fortunate to have spent time in this wonderful historic home. It’s a true gem!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

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

Wonderful experience

My husband and I and stayed here with our 2 pups and loved the house. The pups loved the yard and dog run. The house was so clean and cozy and Cam communicated so well. Wonderful experience.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne K.

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

Wonderful Stay

It was perfect! the house is beautiful! We were in town to see my daughter who attends NC State, and it was a great location and very centrally located to North Campus. Parking was great because I know that city parking in Raleigh is very hard to navigate. And the property manager, Cam, was very responsive and went out of his way to make us feel welcome!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jupe V.

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

Great house

We had a great stay at this wonderful house. Clean and fully equiped. The owner is very helpful and organised. Thank you Cam
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

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

Baseball championship and exploration

Our four days in North Carolina to see the first few games of the NCAA DII College World Series in Cary, NC, were very fun and relaxing because of this amazing property! Its location allowed us to explore the area campuses and restaurants in the research triangle. We would love to stay at the Forest Park House again in the future! Our host was the best!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth S.

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

Wonderful!

What a wonderful stay! The house was beautifully decorated and we loved every minute of our stay. Cam was a wonderful host! There were snacks! For us, the kiddos and even our pup. He’s really thought of everything. Right down to a steamer for those wrinkled clothes you may bring. Hands down one of our best VRBO experiences!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nate E.

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

Location. Location. Location. And Decor.

What a great experience. Easy access. Great location. A short walk to the Village District. And an even shorter drive to great downtown spots. Cam was an amazing host and made sure we had everything we needed. Check in and check out were a hands-off breeze. The house is immaculate and so well appointed. Modern victorian I'll call it. Lavish yet comfortable. We would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

leita f.

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

Easy breezy

Easy parking, easy to access to supplies and whatever you could think of.. linens, herb garden, kitchen gadgets. Comfy beds! Easy to walk to restaurants. Gorgeous neighborhood. It was 100 degrees outside, but the house was cool and had a controller upstairs and down. Beautifully decorated. Very luxurious. We were very pleased and hope to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anona s.

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

local gem

This house should be in an architecture magazine. Clean, warm, and welcoming! Beware of the parking patrol person, so read the parking instructions carefully! Worth every penny!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Haley E.

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

The most immaculate home we’ve stayed in

This beautifully redone historic home was such a pleasure to stay in. From the decor, bedding and well supplied home there is everything you’d need in a home away from home for a family. My five year old was very comfortable here as well as our adult son. Within distance of many restaurants and a beautiful park. The home was tastefully decorated for Christmas which I felt was so special to have in a home. Cam was so accommodating and hospitable throughout the whole process which I am so thankful for. This is beyond a 5 star and we look forward to planning our next trip with him!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patti M.

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

Wonderful home

What a fabulous property! We could not have been more pleased with our stay. The house was spotless and had everything we needed for our stay. The location was walkable to so many bars/restaurants, the outside space was relaxing and welcoming, and Cam could not have been a better host. His response time to inquiries was immediate, and all the little “extras” in the house were greatly appreciated.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joselin P., Greensboro, NC

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

Our stay exceeded our expectations.

Everything during our stay was amazing. Very beautiful home. Cam and his home is exactly what everyone expects and wants from their host via VRBO. From extra lienens, towels to every size bowl for our fur baby. He has thought of it all. His place and communication exceeded our expectations. We loved every moment in the home. Our fur baby loved and enjoyed being there as well. We highly recommended this place to anyone. We will be back to stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary m., Where do you live?

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

Best VRBO Ever!

We had the most amazing weekend at Forest Park house. Everything was perfect. The house is impeccably maintained and cleaned! The owner was so nice to supply us with fantastic coffee and snacks. It is centrally located for anything you want to do in downtown Raleigh. We were in town for a family wedding and were within a mile of everything to do in Raleigh and close to the country club where the reception was being held. We can’t thank Cam enough for being an unbelievable host. I have stayed in many VRBO’s and this is by far the best one ever!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tamara L.

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

Everything and then some

Cam’s property was absolutely perfect. Everything as described and more. The light switches are labeled throughout the house which is such a great touch! Every question we had was answered with informative notes throughout the house. It was a beautiful home designed with comfort. Our furry friends absolutely loved it and the fenced in dog run and yard. Cam was excellent on communication and never left us waiting! We will definitely be staying here the next time we come to Raleigh! GO PACK!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina B.

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

5 star property and host!

The house was beautiful! Just like the pictures. Cam was wonderful to work with! We arrived late and the lights in the house were on for us and Cam had handwritten us a note and left croissants and jam for breakfast! They were delicious. The area is so pretty and the house had so many little areas to relax and enjoy. I especially loved the screened in porch. It was so cute. Those with EVs will appreciate that there is an outlet in the carport. We charged up our car every night and it was ready for the next day. It was very convenient and there was no extra fee for using it! Very much appreciated! Can’t say enough about the place. Would definitely stay here again. Well done!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Cam

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I love homes, and I love travel — Vrbo lets me combine both when I’m venturing and hosting. 49 US states and 14 other countries so far! My favorite TV show of all time is “This Old House,” so you’ll find me drawn to the quirky homes over the common. And, as a host, you get a two-fer as my Mississippi-Texas Mom perches on my shoulder to guide me in offering Southern hospitality.

Why they chose this property

I specifically was looking to buy a home that met the criteria of a great short-term rental house. With just one walkthrough of the property, I knew this was it. The house is built to last for ages, yet it has the charm and nuances that remind us it's already been here for a century. But besides the physical house, North Carolina's great, seasonal weather is ready for your enjoyment with multiple outdoor spaces -- both screened and open-air. And, then, the fact that there's a dog trot to make life easier for our furriest friends? This house was meant for you, and so it was meant for me to buy.

What makes this property unique

Downtown in a lovely residential neighborhood. Walkable to shopping, dining, and other downtown events, conventions, etc. And the house was made for dogs with its fenced yard and dedicated dog-run.

House has stand-by generator power, which makes it great during all of Raleigh’s various weather patterns — hurricanes, snow, ice, etc. Therefore, it serves as a reliable option for out-of-town visitors plus a refuge for locals that need to vacate their own homes. However, generation of our own power is expensive. If grid outages are >2 hours, there may be a $4/hour surcharge for each hour >2.

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