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The Downtown Dorothea - Park, Walk to Raleigh!

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Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Point of interest
Exterior
Smart TV, offices

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5107.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Raleigh, NC
  • Red Hat Amphitheater
    9 min walk
  • Dorothea Dix Park
    10 min walk
  • Raleigh Convention Center
    10 min walk
  • Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    22 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

The Downtown Dorothea - Park, Walk to Raleigh!

Part of Dorothea Gardens, this urban cottage was completely renovated in 2012. This charming neighborhood is Raleigh's version of SF's painted ladies!
-WALK DOWNTOWN!
-Perfectly situated near RedHat, Dorothea Dix park, walking trails, Raleigh's night life
-Private backyard and cozy patio with outdoor lighting and seating!
-Fully equipped kitchen for cooking
-1.5 baths, 2 bedrooms (1 queen, 1 king)
-Sleeper sofa
-50" Smart TV
Great for group and family getaways in all Raleigh has to offer!

FRONT PORCH
Enter the home through the main entrance from the front porch overlooking the charming downtown neighborhood, and walk into the open-concept main floor living space.

KITCHEN
Make a relaxing meal in the remodeled kitchen, where you'll find all stainless steel appliances including a 4-burner gas range and oven. Mix up a cocktail while you're at it (plenty of ice in the ice maker), or brew a pot of tea for you and your guests. With seating at the island for four, and a fully stocked kitchen with all the pots and pants, utensils, bakeware, etc., you'll be able to prepare all the meals you like. If that's not your speed, order a meal in, or walk to downtown Raleigh. Amazing restaurants are only 10-15 minutes away by foot, or 5 minutes by Uber or Lyft.

LIVING ROOM
The living room is open to the kitchen for easy entertaining. 50" smart TV and seating for 4. The sofa is also a sleeper. We've got plenty of extra linens and pillows if you'd like to bring a 5th!

BEDROOM ONE
The first floor bedroom sits at the back of the home with views out onto the back patio and fenced in backyard. The plush queen bed has 1000 count linens and plenty of pillows! Dresser and closet for storage - and private entrance to full bath. Overhead fan for those who like airflow!

MAIN BATHROOM
Shower, tub, and washer dryer for your use! You'll find plenty of towels, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, a hairdryer, and even towels for removing makeup.

SECOND BEDROOM
The second bedroom is upstairs. KING SIZE bed frame from Article! Room darkening curtains for perfect sleeping. Overhead fan! And half bath upstairs for your use, too.

HALF BATH
There is half bath upstairs for your use, too. Both bathrooms have hairdryers, makeup towels, and extra special touches like cotton balls and cotton swabs to help make your stay easy and comfortable.

OFFICE
The office is accessible by passing through the second bedroom. It sits in a loft overlooking the first bedroom. The modem and router are in this room for those who wish to plug directly into the modem for an ethernet connection.

PATIO & BACKYARD
The private patio has seating for 4-5 people. The outdoor lights are on an automatic timer and will turn on when it gets dark! The backyard is fenced in and is all yours. There is a little fire pit in the back, and a little shed where we like to do morning yoga! Bring your mat!

WALKABILITY
This is a superbly comfortable home. It's so well appointed and so well stocked - and so close to everything downtown Raleigh has to offer. The home is in a quiet residential neighborhood while being a short walk from fine dining, great restaurants, loads of entertainment, and downtown Raleigh's city lights. It's an oasis in the city! Perfect for your trip to our state's capital.

PARKING
Off street parking: We have room for 1-2 cars in our driveway. There is also free street parking right out front for those who have more than 1-2 cars or are driving large vehicles.

You'll have the entire home to yourself! Dedicated parking for 2 cars in driveway with additional street parking available. Private fenced-in backyard with patio.

Adjacent to Boylan Heights, this community's tall, narrow homes combine space and views with the convenience of newer construction. Often compared to San Francisco's "Painted Ladies," this charming neighborhood features homes with rooftop decks that offer stunning skyline and Dix park views.

Nearby historic Boylan Heights is consistently listed as one of the most attractive areas near downtown Raleigh. Great walking!

WHAT'S NEARBY
Boulted Bread, Dorothea Dix Park, Downtown, Sam Jones BBQ, Vault Craft Beer Shop, Red Hat Amphitheater.

Easy parking for cars! Walkable to downtown Raleigh - or easy to catch an Uber or Lyft to wherever you're headed.

There are stairs to enter the home and access the second bedroom upstairs.
There is an Amtrak station about half a mile away. You can hear the trains.

PETS
For those who wish to bring pets, please note that we charge $75 per pet. Please inquire if you'd like to see our pet policy prior to booking. Thank you.


CANCELLATIONS
The cancellation policy applies to all bookings. An additional $150 cancellation fee will be charged to cover credit card processing and admin fees on all cancellations.

RENTER'S AGREEMENT
A signed renter's agreement is required for all reservations, as well as a picture of a government-issued photo ID and a picture of your credit card used to book showing only the last 4 digits and your name. This is to prevent credit card fraud and is meant to protect you as the renter and us as hosts.

DEPOSIT
We require a $300 deposit for each reservation, which will be processed 3 days before your arrival. As long as there is no unexpected damage to the home, deposits are automatically refunded in full in 7 days.
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Red Hat Amphitheater. The holiday home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 1.5 bathrooms
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • 10 minutes by foot from Raleigh Convention Center and a 3-minute drive from North Carolina State University
The Downtown Dorothea - Park, Walk to Raleigh! offers its guests a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Erin Lenhardt

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golfing 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

  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,155 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 3 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
  • 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
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.

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The Downtown Dorothea - Park, Walk to Raleigh! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Brief getaway
Excellent communication from beginning to end. Well equipped home in convenient location with courteous neighbors.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

K. Y., Chapel Hill,NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Boylan Heights
Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amphitheater
Perfect location for a concert at the amphitheater.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Stay TY
Super easy transition. Great communication. No issues what so ever.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic!
Beautiful home, great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay, great house
The house was very clean, spacious, and in a great location. I was in town to help my sister move into her dorm at NC State. This house seemed like it was just around the corner from campus and also close to some excellent restaurants. I enjoyed staying here very much, I’d love to stay here again on my next visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bridget M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely and comfortable home.
We enjoyed this place. The convenient location, the kitchen was great to cook in, the laundry room was great to have as well. With our dog the fenced in yard was a huge plus, too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

Liked: Cleanliness
A night in Raleigh with friends
We went to a concert in Raleigh with another couple and decided to stay here so we could eat/drink/visit before the show. Very clean, nice linens and fully stocked. Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent spot near downtown
Great house in a cool location. Erin was very communicative and made sure our stay was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Place, Great Location
Checkin was super easy. Erin provided plenty of great recommendations and was quick to respond. Place was very clean and gets great sunlight (we kept imagining the plants we’d have). Our dog really enjoyed the outback yard and patio. Walking distance to places to eat/ drink and parks.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Raleigh Getaway
This house touched all of the boxes for us. Great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family stay for USA baseball event
We chose to stay in Raleigh for a recent trip to area for a baseball tournament. This property was outstanding for the 3 of us. Very comfortable amenities and close to so many restaurants, bars, coffee shops.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful property. Great location. Outstanding communication with the host. House was clean and comfortable. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House and Great Location
We recently stayed at this charming VRBO in Raleigh, NC; it couldn't have been a better experience. The house itself was lovely - clean, comfortable, and beautifully decorated. It had everything we needed for a relaxing stay, including a well-equipped kitchen and cozy living spaces. The house was in a quiet neighborhood, yet just a short distance from the heart of downtown Raleigh. This made exploring the city easy. The VRBO host was fantastic. Communication was smooth and prompt, and they were incredibly helpful throughout our stay. Overall, this VRBO was a perfect home base for our Raleigh adventure. We highly recommend it to anyone looking for a comfortable, stylish, and conveniently located place in this vibrant city.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Adorable place/great communication
I would absolutely stay at this place again. You can't go wrong. And the communication with the manager was top notch. All of the amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chase H.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a lovely home!
Lovely home with up to date decor! Drive was a little tricky to navigate with a larger vehicle but other than that 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

sherry a.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Place
I LOVED staying at this amazing property. So cute and convenient to spending time with my son who is at NC State. I will stay here every time I go to Raleigh, if it's available.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023