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Big Warm Hug of a Cabin! Luxury Linens, Best Coffee Station for Miles

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Smart TV, fireplace, books, computer monitors
Interior
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

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Apex, NC
  • Lake Wheeler Park
    10 min drive
  • Koka Booth Amphitheater
    16 min drive
  • North Carolina State University
    17 min drive
  • Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    28 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Big Warm Hug of a Cabin! Luxury Linens, Best Coffee Station for Miles

Welcome to 'Owl or Nothing', a thoughtfully designed cabin on a quiet wooded acre. The cabin is fresh, clean, luxuriously furnished, has amenities galore & beautiful outdoor spaces. It has fine linens, a big zero gravity hanging chair, a fully stocked kitchen, & THE BEST short-term rental coffee station (no, really). Although just minutes from shops & restaurants, the house is private, secluded, & quiet. Close to Downtown Raleigh, Cary, Apex, & minutes to Historical Yates and Lake Wheeler Beach!

♥ Owl or Nothing has 'adopted' a little injured Barred Owl named Artemis from the Carolina Raptor Center! A portion of your stay goes directly to the raptor center monthly to help feed Artemis and other local owls. More info about Artemis can be found in the guest guide located in the home.

The spacious home features:

✦ Sweeping vaulted ceilings with a large and open living/dining area
✦ X-tra Large wood-burning fireplace and outdoor fire pit
✦ Over-sized screened-in porch (w/ abundant wildlife viewing)
✦Off-the-hook coffee station (French press, Breville Barista espresso maker, pod, drip, pour-over, teas... high-quality coffee w/ ALL the fixings)
✦ Over an acre on a quiet, private, wooded lot (the entire acre has been mosquito treated)
✦ 565Mbps lightning-fast wifi
✦ Oversized zero-gravity indoor hanging chair
✦ 12" memory foam mattresses with luxury 800 thread-count bedding
✦ Fluffy Turkish cotton bath towels
✦ Paul Mitchell shampoos
✦ (Pitch) black-out curtains
✦ Pack & Play (with bedding & mattress), a high chair, booster seat, and kids' toys and books (for all ages).
✦ Roku tv with private log-in to all major tv apps and tons of free tv and movies
✦ In & outdoor dining areas for ten+ people
✦ Fully stocked kitchen with enough kitchen extras to prepare a Thanksgiving meal or bake a cake!
✦ Books, games, and tons of extras to make sure that you are extremely comfortable
✦ Phone chargers and multiple blue-tooth speakers

House Setup:
The Owl or Nothing accommodation features a master bedroom on the main downstairs level, equipped with a queen bed that can be used by guests with mobility impairments (however, please note that there are a few stairs at the front entry of the home). The main level also comprises a full bathroom, which is the only one available on this level. Moving upstairs, you will discover two more bedrooms with queen-size beds, two twin memory foam foldable beds (in one of the closets), and another full bathroom. Note: you can move the memory foam foldable beds to any area in the house.

The house is equipped with a keyless entry. You will be issued a personal code that expires upon checkout. Just enter the home and relax after your long journey. Please let me know if you would like me to meet you upon arrival!

Guests have access to the entire house and property. Driveway parking is uncovered and plentiful.

This home is owner-managed and cleaned with love. We respond fast, live locally, and make deep and meaningful connections with our guests while giving you all the privacy you desire.

No smoking in the home. As per Wake County short-term rental statutes, no parties are permitted. Quiet hours are from 10 pm to 8:30 am.

We love and welcome everyone!
During your stay at this cabin, you'll be close to Lake Wheeler Park. Breakfast (surcharge) is available. The cabin includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned cabin with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast is offered for a fee
  • 9 minutes by car from Cary Dog Park and 10 minutes from Lake Wheeler Park
Big Warm Hug of a Cabin! Luxury Linens, Best Coffee Station for Miles offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Apex cabin.

Property manager

Barbara Evans

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 32

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Big Warm Hug of a Cabin! Luxury Linens, Best Coffee Station for Miles Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Schwab H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
The house was as advertised. Very clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed. Nice quiet retreat away from the city. Barbara, the host, was great and made sure we we settled in well and had all we needed. Communication was quick and efficient if needed. Overall, a great place for us and we would come again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nina F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
6 adults spent a week in this very clean very comfortable, well tended property. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Satya P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful & Cozy
Beautiful & Cozy cabin to stay , private drive surrounded with trees. Everything was well organised and We felt like stay at Smokey’s. Owner is very helpful and responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Last minute trip to reconnect as a family and celebrate our daughter's birthday. We followed the advice of another reviewer and checked out The Blind Pelican. Delicious! We visited the neighboring farm to pet the baby alpacas, strolled through historical Apex, and had family game night by the fire. The highlight was the home itself! It was a home away from home for us. The house truly is a “Big Warm Hug” its stylish, cozy, clean, and well-equipped. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly Recommend!
We highly recommend this property! It is nestled in a very cool neighborhood. You get the feel of a cabin with all the trees, but you’re not out in the middle of nowhere. You can tell a lot of very nice renovations went into the cabin. It had all the amenities we needed and we were actually surprised at how well equipped the kitchen was (especially compared to other properties we’ve stayed at)! The owner checked in on us when we arrived to make sure all was ok. She is very easy to communicate with. We will definitely stay at this property again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unbelievable
Located inside an upscale neighborhood. Property comfortably accommodated all 7 adults w/3 rooms w/queen size beds and 2 rollaways. We all agreed that if we had a dream house it would be like this one. It is beautiful, extremely clean, private and safe property. Coordination with Host was quick and effortless. We all enjoy the stay very much and if ever return to this area, this will be our default stay. Thanks to Barbara and her son Little Dante!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
AMAZING Experience
The cabin was beyond expectations! The property is so clean inside and outside! Nice and quiet neighborhood, and is close to all kind of grocery stores and fast food restaurants. My family loved the place and already talked about coming back to it before we even left it! The property manager seems to be very nice and is easy to reach at anytime. She texted to check on us a couple times to make sure we didn’t need anything. Overall, the place is so clean and all appliances work great. You can’t beat this place. I highly recommend it! Thank you Barbara for your hospitality!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria W.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely stay
Owl or Nothing was an amazing cabin. The decor, amenities, and surroundings were top notch. Our family really enjoyed our stay. Everything was very clean and new looking. The owner, Barbara, was so kind and her pride in ownership showed everywhere. Her little touches throughout and made you feel very welcome. She even had items to help with your dog’s stay. I would definitely recommend to anyone looking to stay in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023