Lovely Long Lake Getaway! Peaceful, Private and Convenient Home
About the property
- Townhome2500 sqft
- Bedrooms3
- Sleeps8
- Bathrooms2
- Half Baths1
- Minimum Stay3 - 4 nights
2500 Sq. Ft, 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathroom, Open Floor Plan, Quiet And Well Appointed
This is a very cozy and comfortable home. It is well appointed and has everything you will need for a night/week or month. We have a gourmet kitchen, jacuzzi tub in master, access to pool/tennis. Quiet and friendly neighborhood with nearby shopping, eating and entertainment. It is located between downtown Raleigh and downtown Durham, which makes it very convenient to the more popular destinations.
RDU Airport - 5 miles / NC State Fairgrounds - 7 miles / NC State Univ. - 9 miles
Duke/Hospital - 15 miles / Downtown Raleigh - 10 miles / Research Triangle Park - 10 miles
UNC - 19 miles / Downtown Durham - 13 miles / WRAL Soccer Field - 13 miles
It will make you feel warm and welcome. We have included many personal touches to make your stay comfortable and relaxing. You will find a very open floor plan with a well equipped gourmet kitchen. The dining table comfortably seats 8, great for playing cards or board games. A large master bedroom with a new plush king bed is conveniently located on the main floor. The large luxurious master bath is equipped with a jetted spa tub and aroma therapeutic bath salts. Soft towels, hair dryer, organic soaps and shampoos are there for you in both bathrooms. The living room is a wonderful open area with vaulted ceilings, gas log fireplace and surround sound smart home theater system with a 43" flat screen HDTV with internet TV (HBO, Amazon Prime and Netflix included). It has been updated with all new carpeting. There are board games for when you just want to hang out at the house. There is an office equipped with a desk, extra seating, wireless printer/scanner and shredder. Wireless high speed gigabit internet is available throughout the house. Maps are available so you can quickly acclimate yourself to the area. You will also find a binder with a collection of things to do, places to see and a long list of wonderful local restaurants. The house has a completely furnished loft area, with games, puzzles, stair stepper and a 42" HDTV that overlooks the living room. Every bedroom has a ceiling fan, room darkening curtains, 2 soft robes, 32" ROKU TV and a USB surge protected charging stations. The large second bedroom with a work area is located upstairs and conveniently connected to the full bathroom. The third bedroom can easily be converted from two twin xl size beds to one king size bed or vice versa upon request. The house also has a 2 car garage with garage door remotes and enough room for 2 extra cars in the driveway. The outside patio has seating for eight, a small herb garden, an umbrella with lights and a gas grill. In the garage there are two touring bicycles with helmets ready to go and four tennis rackets with tennis balls, basket ball, kick ball, soccer ball and a cooler for picnics.
The house is equipped with a keyless entry with your own private code, so no need to worry about keys. There is a gated community pool which is open seasonally. The gated tennis courts, workout room and playground are open and available with a key year round.
We will be there for you at check-in, check-out and anything in between. You choose the level of interaction that is right for you. We are only a phone call and 3 miles away. We want your stay to be exactly what you want.
Less than 10 miles to downtown, 5 miles to Crabtree Mall, 2.5 miles to Brier Creek, 10 minutes to airport, close to major freeways, 1 mile to Umstead State Park with walking and biking trails. Also conveniently located for easy access to major Universities in the triangle area. Many nearby restaurants and takeout/delivery. There are three very convenient grocery stores. Lowes Foods is a walkable half mile away. No car, no worries. Uber is very popular and always available or car rentals are located nearby at the airport.
If the dates you want are not available then be sure to take a look at our new property just 3 miles away.
Property# 1122772
We are so excited to offer this single family home. It has been put together with all the love and detail as this home. You will not be disappointed!
Owner
Susan & Rob Bucklin
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Response time:
- within one hour
- Speaks:
- english
- Calendar last updated:
- Apr 20, 2018
About Susan & Rob Bucklin
Rob and I are semi retired and live very active life styles. We enjoy healthy cooking, extensive gardening, our dogs and traveling when we can. We are scuba divers and love sailing. I am a stained glass artist and Rob loves to play tennis. We are both certified dog therapy teams. We loved Europe, Alaska and the Caribbean Islands; and someday look forward to traveling to Australia, Asia and Bora Bora. Our Motto: Live life day to day.... and to the fullest!
Susan & Rob Bucklin purchased this Townhome in 2004
Why Susan & Rob Bucklin chose Northwest Raleigh
The house is very private, quiet and convenient to RDU airport, RTP, NCSU, UNC, Duke, downtown Raleigh & Durham, shopping, parks, NC Museum of Art and some great restaurants to name a few things. We have equipped it with pretty much anything you could possibly need for a delightful stay. If we are missing something, we are only 10 minutes away. Raleigh is a great area, where we are just four hours away from the Blue Ridge Mountains on one side and two hours from the beaches on the other side. We look forward to hearing from you.
What makes this Townhome unique
The best things about this area are: Location, because it is convenient to many popular destinations in Raleigh and easy access to getting in and out of town. Peacefulness, as it sets at the end of a no through access road in a very quiet neighborhood. Friendliness, because your neighbors have been our friends for many years. Comfort, because we have tried to anticipate all your needs while being away from home. Then last but not least Privacy, because having the woods behind and the lake beside you, the only interruption you may have are the geese in the winter and the frogs in the summer.
Amenities
- Internet
- Air Conditioning
- Heater
- Fireplace
- Satellite or Cable
- Kids Welcome
- Washer & Dryer
- Parking
- TV
- No Smoking
Bedrooms
- 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8
- Master Bedroom1 king, 1 baby crib, located on the 1st floor, crib stored away unless requested
- Bedroom 21 queen, Located on the second floor with a connecting bathroom.
- Bedroom 31 king, 2 twin/ single, 2 NEW twin XL beds converts to 1 king bed upon request.
- Bedroom 1 is a first floor master suite with a very large bath with a jetted tub, separate shower and private WC. Bedroom 2 & 3 are located on the second floor with a large furnished loft area. All bedrooms have soft robes, room darkening curtains, ceiling fans, 32" ROKU internet/cable TV and USB surge protected charging station on each side of the bed. Beds are all extremely comfortable with down mattress toppers, soft high thread count sheets and a bounty of pillows of various firmness to ensure you find one that works for you. When you leave no need to strip your beds, we take care of that for you.
Bathrooms
- 2 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath
- Bathroom 2toilet, combination tub/shower, double sinks connected to bedroom 2 with access to bedroom 3
- Bathroom 3toilet, downstairs powder room
- Master Bathroom 1toilet, shower, jetted tub, double sinks, separate WC, very spacious
- Both bathrooms have thick luxurious towels, organic herbal shower gels, shampoo & conditioner, cotton balls & swabs and hair dryers available for your convenience.
Theme
- Adventure
- Away From It All
- Family
- Romantic
- Spa
- Sports & Activities
- Tourist Attractions
Meals
- Guests provide their own meals
General
- Internethigh speed gigabit, wireless and accessible in all parts of the home.
- Air Conditioning2 HVAC systems 1 for each floor with separate thermostats
- FireplaceGas logs, turns on with a flip of a switch
- Fitness Room / EquipmentThere is a stair stepper in the house, and a small work area at the club house, with several machines and free weights.
- Garage2 car
- Hair Dryer
- HeatingGas with separate thermostats for each floor
- Clothes Dryerdryer sheets available
- Iron & Board
- Linens Providedhigh thread count, soft and many pillows of various firmnesses
- Living Roomwith vaulted ceilings and plenty of seating.
- Parking2 car garage with remotes and 2 can be in the driveway. No street parking.
- Telephoneone landline in the kitchen
- Towels Providedsoft and fresh, large bath sheets and robes also
- Washing Machinefront-load with laundry detergent available
Kitchen
- Coffee Maker
- Dishes & Utensils10 place settings w/ serving dishes, mixing bowls, a large assortment of cooking utensils and gadgets. Mixer, blender, popcorn maker, a full set of pots & pans, roasting pan, pizza pan and muffin pan
- Dishwasherdishwasher detergent available
- Kitchenvery well appointed, also has a breakfast counter with 4 bar stools
- Microwave
- Ovenself cleaning with convection oven
- Pantry ItemsSpices, oils, paper goods
- Refrigeratorwith ice maker and filtered water
- Stoveelectric, ceramic top
- Toaster
Dining
- Child's Highchair
- DiningCentrally located in an open floor plan.
- Dining Area
- comfy seating for 8 people
Entertainment
- BooksFor all ages
- DVD PlayerIn the living room and loft area
- Gamesboard games, poker chips and cards, puzzles, chess, checkers and backgammon
- Satellite / CableHBO, Amazon Prime, NETFLIX,
- StereoIn living room, master bath and 2nd bedroom with connections for playing your own playlist
- Television43” ROKU internet/cable HDTV with a smart home theater system. There is a 32” ROKU internet/cable TV with NETFLIX, HBO GO, AMAZON TV, Watch ESPN and all major networks in each bedroom.
- ToysBIG Yellow Tonka Trucks, wooden blocks, wooden train set and teddy bears.
Outside
- Bicycles(2) 21 speed his and her touring bikes with helmets and locks
- Deck / PatioPatio with seating for 8, a 9 ft. lighted umbrella, a dining table and a small herb garden. Very private and backs up to a wooded area.
- GolfWildwood Greens is 3 miles away and open to the public.
- Lawn / Gardensmall grassy areas in front and back of house
- Outdoor GrillGas grill with plenty of propane.
- Tennis2 gated hard courts at the club house, 4 rackets and balls available in the garage
Suitability
- Long-term Renters Welcome
- wheelchair inaccessible2 separate 4 inch steps to get into the house. Downstair's master has a seat and hand held shower head in shower.
Pool / Spa
- Communal Poollocated at the club house, opens Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend
Attractions
- library
- arboretum
- churches
- cinemas
- festivals
- health/beauty spa
- botanical garden
- live theater
- museums
- playground
- restaurants
- winery tours
Leisure Activities
- bird watching
- horseback riding
- miniature golf
- outlet shopping
- paddle boating
- photography
- shopping
- walking
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/bank
- fitness center
- groceries
- hospital
- laundromat
- massage therapist
- medical services
Sports & Adventure Activities
- basketball court
- cycling
- freshwater fishing
- golf
- hiking
- ice skating
- kayaking
- mountain biking
- swimming
- tennis
Notes
- We will do our best to make you comfortable, and if there are services or recommendations you need we will definitely help you with any of those things. We do have Personal Trainers that will come to the house upon request. Both are certified in Pilates and TRX.
House Rules
Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date. You must contact the owner directly to request cancellation.
44 Reviews
Latest reviews
Long Lake Getway/Susan and Rob Bucklin
When my high school colleagues and I made plans to visit colleges in North Carolina, it was our good fortune to come across this gem of a rental. From specialty soaps to linens, from cleanliness to kitchen needs, with coffee, fresh fruit ad bagels, Sue thought of every possible detail. We felt like we had all the amenities of a luxurious hotel, with a homestyle touch. Our only regret is not having more time in the area to enjoy it. We hope to return, and will most definitely recommend it to our families interested in viewing colleges in the area.
Wonderful stay!
My company travels a bunch for business and Susan is the most thoughtful and helpful host we've ever had the pleasure of staying with! The house had all the amenities you could ever need and more. It was convenient to everything in Raleigh and easy for our commute to Durham. We will definitely be staying here again! Thank you so much, Susan!
Lovely townhouse
We had a fabulous stay at Long Lake! The house had everything you could need plus so much more. The host was so thoughtful in stocking the house with extras like bagels, beer, wine, coffees and half & half, fresh fruit, etc. This house was spotless clean with very comfortable beds. Plenty of fresh towels for everyone. There’s a supermarket 2 mins from the house, which was really convenient. Susan met us there when we arrived, gave us a tour of the home and offered us suggestions on what to do and where to eat. Could not have asked for a better vacation rental. Thanks for everything! We will be back again!!
Beautiful clean and perfect Long Lake House
Our son and his family were coming in from California, so we decided to rent a house for the six of us. We read all the reviews about Susan and Rob's Long Lake house and we agree with all of them, only it is a 10 star not a 5 star. We couldn't believe how gracious Susan & Rob were and we wish we could have stayed longer. The special touches were amazing including pantry and refrigerator items which we didn't expect. They thought of everything to make your time there so comfortable. We can't say enough about all the amenities. They thought of everything to make your time there so comfortable. Thank you so much for a wonderful time and for being so generous. Hank & MaryAnn
Thank you so much Hank,
We loved hosting you, Mary Ann, the kids and grand kids. You all were perfect guests.
Having a place where families with all ages can come together is what we love, and having a comfortable place for all is important.
Susan and Rob have a beautiful home!!
My wife, our son and I loved staying at Susan and Rob’s home!
Our son is new to Fort Bragg and he suggested we look for a really nice home to rent so that when we visited from Maine we could all relax in a city that everyone told him is safe, fun, dynamic and beautiful.
We found this home and loved it!
Susan and Rob went way out of their way to explain how everything works in their gorgeous home to ensure we were comfortable.
Susan gave us great advice about what to do and where to go in Raleigh. She even checked in on our first day to be sure everything was going really well. Our son had four friends visit and we all had a great time in this home that really felt like home to us while we were there. Great hosts, great home, great neighborhood...great time!!
Sincerely, Fred F.
Thank you so very much Fred.
You and your family were the kindest and friendliest guests. Our neighbors are still talking about how nice and courteous you all were. It was so wonderful of you all to come down from Maine for your son stationed at Ft. Bragg. Being away from family can be so hard sometimes. We loved being that place for you all to come together, and Raleigh really is a great city to visit.
Just Absolutely Wo derful
We totally agree with all the other 5 star reviews that rave about the house, the special touches, and the hosts. This was by far the best place we have rented and it totally exceeded our expectations. Susan was extremely accommodating with our change of schedule on check out day which we appreciated. We hope that our travels bring us back to the area so we can stay there in the future. Thank you Susan for everything!
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Rates are subject to change until reservation is confirmed. Check-In is 3pm or after/Check-Out is 11am Stays 28+ days include biweekly house cleaning service.