Oak City Home, the home in the Heart of Raleigh
House in Raleigh, NC
9 guests · 3 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
About this house rental
Located inside the Beltline, Oak City Home is in the heart of Raleigh! This home can host large groups, and has plenty of space to entertain both indoor and outdoor. This home comes with 3BR/3 full Bath and features an open floor plan with tall vaulted ceilings in the main living area. It has 2 floors & 2 separate living areas as well as a nice deck and a separate patio! Top floor offers main living room, kitchen, and Master BR with queen and full bath. Lower level has 2 BRs each w/ full baths, and a living room. One BR with Queen, and the other with 2 doubles and twins over. This home has plenty of outdoor entertaining space as well with a new deck up top and a separate patio on the lower level. Centrally located inside the Beltline, City of Oaks Home is in the heart of Raleigh! Downtown Raleigh (3.3 miles), Glenwood South (3.5 mi), PNC Arena (2.5 mi), Carter Finley Stadium (1.9 mi), NCSU (
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The space
The main entrance to the home is easy access with a door code for your ease to get in and out during your stay. When at the front door, there is some stairs to the left going to the downstairs living room and going straight up to the main living area.
Guest access
Guests have access to a fenced in back yard and large deck. The entire home is equipped for ease of relaxing of having everything on hand during your stay so you can relax.
Interaction with guests
Interaction with the Property Manager is very little for your getaway but it is very easy to contact if there is any problems or situations that may need addressed or just have a few questions. Response time is very quick and usually just covered over the phone. If there is service needed, there will be someone on site as soon as possible to make your stay the best.
Please put the correct number of guests, and max amount of pets are 2. Must be house trained and please pick up after them. It is $50 per pet per entire stay . This is listed under house rules and additional information under rental rates.
Raleigh is a great place to gather and get together. This house is not for any special gatherings or events.
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The space
The main entrance to the home is easy access with a door code for your ease to get in and out during your stay. When at the front door, there is some stairs to the left going to the downstairs living room and going straight up to the main living area.
Guest access
Guests have access to a fenced in back yard and large deck. The entire home is equipped for ease of relaxing of having everything on hand during your stay so you can relax.
Interaction with guests
Interaction with the Property Manager is very little for your getaway but it is very easy to contact if there is any problems or situations that may need addressed or just have a few questions. Response time is very quick and usually just covered over the phone. If there is service needed, there will be someone on site as soon as possible to make your stay the best.
Please put the correct number of guests, and max amount of pets are 2. Must be house trained and please pick up after them. It is $50 per pet per entire stay . This is listed under house rules and additional information under rental rates.
Raleigh is a great place to gather and get together. This house is not for any special gatherings or events.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Dishwasher
TV
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Reviews
10.0
We where coming in for a concert and this place had what we needed for our group definitely would recommend if you have a large group. Will definitely be back!
10.0
First of all this was our first time using Vrbo and I must say it didn’t disappoint! The house was spacious and clean. A huge bonus was a bathroom for each bedroom. The owners communicated promptly and we had zero difficulties. Fantastic!
8.0
Overall it was Good, The neighborhood is okay, but not ideal
10.0
Everything was as described. Property is in a great location with easy access to the airport and Raleigh.
10.0
We needed a jumping off point for a trip to visit colleges and Museums in Raleigh/Chapel Hill area. this property was incredibly convenient and had plenty of room for all. The rooms are large, each with its own very nice sized bathroom and walk-in closet. The neighborhood was quiet and safe and the backyard was pretty and peaceful.
10.0
Great location. Close to PNC Arena and local eateries.
Quiet cul-de-sac. Would definitely stay again.
10.0
House was perfect for our needs. We were there for my mother’s 95th birthday party which was close by. Convenient location, very close to grocery store, restaurants, etc.... house was very clean and as pictured. We enjoyed the fire pit one evening. Kitchen well stocked. Andrew was a fabulous host!
10.0
👍thank you
10.0
Simple, well appointed and great communication from hosts. Highly recommended.
10.0
My friends and I had a great time staying here while we met up to go to Raleigh. It was a perfect place to stay, and Andrew was very easy to coordinate with throughout the reservation status and our stay.
10.0
Very pleased with rental.
Very clean and accurately portrayed in listing. Even though the houses are pretty close together, it still felt private.
10.0
Perfect house for us
This was an amazing place for us to stay for the NCSU commencement. The house has everything you need and I actually think the inside looks better in person than in the pictures. The 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms allowed us to stay together, but have space and privacy. The decks are great, too.
The only caution is, that you may need bug spray and parking may be tricky, but you can make it work. I highly recommend it.
10.0
Mini Vaca
Home was exactly what we expected from the pictures. We had a 2 years old. When she went to bed, the Jenga, corn hole, fire pit was perfect. The night continued to all hours. Had a couple of small issues in the beginning, owner was there within 1/2 hour of text message. Very cmfortable
10.0
Recommend
Perfect for a quick trip to see Jimmy Buffett. 11 of us fit very comfortably.
10.0
Hockey house
Great place for the game
10.0
Great layout for a family gathering!
We had a wonderful time enjoying our pre- Christmas gathering at this location. The floor plan yields two roomy living room areas- perfect for board games, tv watching, and computer gaming, and meals. Having a separate bathroom for each bedroom was great! We had brought along our golden doodle, Mayberry, and appreciated the fenced in backyard. If you plan to cook, please note that the kitchen is somewhat limited in basics- we managed a full "from scratch" meal but the absence of a measuring cup and spoons made it more challenging. Overall, a great location to rent!
10.0
Son's Wedding weekend
Everything was just as the listing stated and when I did have a few questions for the owner, he responded right away. I wish we could have stayed longer.
10.0
Great space
Perfect location. Plenty of room for our family to enjoy the weekend with our NC state freshman. Looking forward to renting again in the future.
4.0
VERY UNCOMFORTABLE BEDS!!! Property manager is horrible.
Upon entering the rental you're immediately overwhelmed with the scent of what smells like too many glade plugins. The queen bed on the bottom floor is so uncomfortable my friends chose to sleep on the floor instead of having the springs stab them in the back. The remote to the TV didn't work and a replacement was offered but it never arrived. We left something behind and the property manager said he grabbed it for me, asked for my Venmo, my address, and the type of shipping I wanted. He promised he'd ship it a couple times and then, crickets... No response of any kind for weeks. This is the same property manager who didn't bring a tv remote which was the first sign of the empty promises to come. The fenced yard is nice but definitely a huge mud pit if it's raining, neighborhood is ok but def not safe since it's right by the highway in a very low income area. All in all a decent place but the property manager is a liar and the interaction with him has unfortunately soured my experience with this rental.
4.0
excellent house-disappointed condition
promises made by host to accommodate the host's schedule to clean up the deck, which you would assume would also include making sure the outside amenities were up to par were not kept. This made the family planned cook out quite a chore and disappointment. The cleanliness of the kitchen left very much to be desired. The dishwasher did not wash the dishes, which may answer why there were dirty dishes in the dishwasher. Although the beds were clean and fresh, again the cleanliness of the rooms and drawers gave you pause
10.0
Family enjoyed their stay
Great house, love the layout. Wonderful house to entertain family outdoors or indoors. Great host. Andrew always responded and took care of any questions or concerns we had right away. Highly recommend!
10.0
A very pleasant stay
The property was comfortable and clean and looked exactly like its pictures. We were visiting family in the area and the house was a great gathering place.
10.0
Southern hospitality at its best
From start to finish, easy as can be. A last minute change was not a problem. Owners are easy to contact. Property was clean and there were plenty of dishes. We felt like we were at home. You won’t be disappointed.
10.0
Very nice location, Michael super easy to get in touch with!
We had a great graduation weekend!
6.0
Did not meet expectations
This is a nice home in a great neighborhood and convenient for stays near the city. However, the home simply was not clean, poorly stocked, the TVs did not work properly and the outdoor area was not in the condition shown on the site. We had to clean bathrooms kitchen and kitchen floor before unpacking.
10.0
Great Stay
We had an awesome time at this property. The owners were extremely easy to get in touch with to help us find things we needed. The check in process was super easy as was checkout! A small heads up that the driveway gets steep on the right side so if you drive a smaller car, try to park on the left side or on the street to avoid scraping your car.
5.0
I rented this property for some of my adult children to stay in for a surprise engagement. It ended up being a great place to gather, especially during COVID when taking a large group out to eat would be difficult. Initially I had booked another property owned by the same group. There ended up being a double booking because of a calendar going live when it wasn’t supposed to. Unfortunately due to a hiccup with my phone, I missed all communication until just a couple of days prior. They were very helpful and were able to accommodate me with this property due to a cancellation. They even matched the price of the other property. I really appreciated all of their help to rectify everything.They even accommodated for a last minute pet addition.The house was very neat and clean and looks like it was newly furnished. There is a huge chalkboard wall which has the rules and some general info. The only negative I would say is that it would be better to focus on the positives and encouraging guests to enjoy their stay more than some of the negative connotations about their rules. Seems as if maybe they’ve had some issues in the past and they are trying to cover their bases. It just leaves a little bit of a bad taste in your mouth at the onset of what’s supposed to be time away.
10.0
Work
This property was exactly as advertised. Clean, bright and very spacious. The location is optimal in Raleigh. The owners are easily accessible. Highly recommend.
1.0
For the overall rating of this property, I give it a 5. The host fails to mention that the driveway is basically non-existent. There’s no where to park your car, the street is very narrow, and crowded by multiple other cars which makes it hard to get to the property. It is located in the ghetto near downtown. Although, the host did do well communicating when we had problems at the property. He sent the wrong code. But when we arrived the property, it was DIRTY! Tanning lotion left outside, there were no pillows on the seats, the seats were filled with trash, leaves, and acorns. My nephews were excited to sit out there but nobody had bothered to clean it prior to our arrival. We paid a cleaning fee during booking but the property was not clean upon arrival. In addition, there were DEAD BUGS in the refrigerator. The bottom of the fridge is filled with dirt. Beware of bugs throughout the property, seeing as the house is next to the woods. Also, please be cautious of downstair flooring. There are some cracks in the floorboards that make it easy to fall. Please email [email protected] for picture evidence of what I endeavored during my stay at this property. I have time/location stamped photos of the house I took during my stay. Although, the house did have bandaids that came in handy! My uncle was smoking and accidentally gave himself a little burn on the arm. Very considerate of Andrew to have those! The house is true to size. But the sanitation level of this property is a great concern. I feel that a little extra effort towards cleanliness can go a long way, especially in the middle of a pandemic!
10.0
Great place for family
I rented this property for some of my adult children to stay in for a surprise engagement. It ended up being a great place to gather, especially during COVID when taking a large group out to eat would be difficult.
Initially I had booked another property owned by the same group. There ended up being a double booking because of a calendar going live when it wasn’t supposed to. Unfortunately due to a hiccup with my phone, I missed all communication until just a couple of days prior.
They were very helpful and were able to accommodate me with this property due to a cancellation. They even matched the price of the other property. I really appreciated all of their help to rectify everything.
They even accommodated for a last minute pet addition.
The house was very neat and clean and looks like it was newly furnished. There is a huge chalkboard wall which has the rules and some general info. The only negative I would say is that it would be better to focus on the positives and encouraging guests to enjoy their stay more than some of the negative connotations about their rules. Seems as if maybe they’ve had some issues in the past and they are trying to cover their bases. It just leaves a little bit of a bad taste in your mouth at the onset of what’s supposed to be time away.
10.0
Great Stay!
This property was amazing! From the outside it wouldn’t look like much , but the inside is beautiful & very accommodating! very clean & chill environment. Check-In process was easy, and the property manager met us & gave us a tour of the house! My friends & I really enjoyed our time there for my birthday, and I would definitely book again!
10.0
Surprisingly large house. Easy. Fire pit! Deck BBQ!
Though we didn't need this big of a house, we chose it for its style. I don't think the listing did it enough justice as if we had stayed longer I'm sure we would have used the outdoor deck upstairs and the firepit in the downstairs back. Certainly can hold 8+ people easily. Lots of space. Easy and fast connection with the owners.
10.0
College Drop Off
Stayed for the week since our daughter is starting NC State. Very close to campus, clean and very comfortable.
10.0
Great location for a weekend near NC State / Meredith College
The property was exactly as represented in the listing. We were in town for a wedding and made this our home base. There were a couple of minor issues upon arrival but the property manager and owner responded immediately and thoroughly took care of the unforeseen issues. This is a very comfortable place to stay and very convenient to NC State and Meredith campuses as well as downtown Raleigh.
10.0
Clean & comfortable house
We had a great experience during our stay and are very appreciative to the property manager/owners for accommodating our late booking. The house was very clean and had plenty of space for the four of us. The upstairs feels like a tree house when the sun is out and the outdoor space both upstairs and downstairs is great for hanging out. Many thanks for making it a great experience!
10.0
Very close to fairgrounds
Everything at this house was very nice and clean like home. Access to anywhere in raleigh was a breeze from this location.
10.0
CLEAN and QUIET
We stayed here for 5 nights while in town for a wedding. This place is not only clean and quiet, it is walking distance to a grocery store and several restaurants. I LOVE when the hosts supply shampoo, body wash and laundry detergent. The kitchen is well stocked to prepare your own meals and each room has it's own bathroom!! Communication with the manager was easy! I would return here for sure!!
10.0
Great place to stay.
Making our reservation through VRBO could not have been easier. Andrew was a great help in answering some questions about the property and surrounding area. The home was clean and we'll stocked. I saw some comments about not having enough towels. That was not our case. Thanks for allowing us to rent this place I would highly recommend it.
10.0
Good Location
We were in Raleigh for our daughter's wedding. Without knowing where any of the events would be held at the time of booking, we ended up being no more then 10-15 minutes from the church other facilities. Perfect.
The house was great for 5 adults and 5 kids ranging from 2 months to 15 years old.
A couple of comments I have, is if the house is listed for 12 adults, then please provide enough toilet paper for adults usage. We shouldn't have to go out and buy that.
Towels were a little short in numbers with our group, more adults it would have been a bigger issue.
Both minor in the big scheme of things.
Overall a great experience, worked well for us all.
10.0
A seemingly near perfect stay!
This property was perfect for my family for NCSU graduation! We were less than a mile from the destination and the house was fantastic. Near food & drink, easy access to NCSU, Crabtree & downtown areas. The home has three bedrooms that each have their own bathrooms which is ideal for three families traveling to stay in one house!
The property managers were super great at communicating, offering assistance, and being available for anything we needed- even offering to come over to help😊
The living spaces were large and had a lot of seating.
The home is newly remodeled and very accommodating. The feedback that we have is likely due to the newness of the home. The stairs are very slick; one person fell hard on her tailbone. The television downstairs needs instructions: we couldn’t use the game system Bc we needed more instructions and some games that were compatible. There are extra blankets, but not extra linens (pillowcases); which we needed. The coffee table is glass, and isn’t functional for a bigger group. The owners may also consider replacing the dining room table to a sturdier set that might seat more people.
These comments are observations and suggestions. The home was absolutely perfect and I would HIGHLY recommend booking here. Thank you so much sharing your home and best wishes in 2020!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Raleigh?
The average price for a rental in Raleigh is $268 per night. This rental is $332 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Oak City Home, the home in the Heart of Raleigh. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Oak City Home, the home in the Heart of Raleigh pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Oak City Home, the home in the Heart of Raleigh?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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