10/10 Excellent
Saralyn D.
19 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Saralyn D.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Entire home
Newly renovated cottage in Clayton Historic District - a short drive to Raleigh
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Clayton, NC
- Clayton Town Square6 min walk
- Falcon's Hamlet7 min drive
- Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek21 min drive
- Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)44 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
Newly renovated cottage in Clayton Historic District - a short drive to Raleigh
Walk to downtown Clayton from this freshly-renovated 1928 house in the historic district. With 2 bedrooms featuring Sleep Number king and queen beds, you don't have to worry about the mattress being too hard or soft. You can adjust to your liking.
We've kept the original hardwood floors and historic charm of the home, while updating it for modern conveniences -with features like wifi, keyless entry, smart thermostat, and more.
The full kitchen with dishwasher and butcher block breakfast bar is open to the living space for optimal socializing. We've tried to think of every kitchen gadget you'll need to cook up a meal, bake some cookies, blend a frozen drink, or just microwave some popcorn. There's also a full-size washer and dryer with steam feature to keep you fresh and sharp.
The house is small, but open and efficient, best suited for small groups of 4 or fewer. The back yard is large and open, yet still private with a small deck and patio for gathering or enjoying the outdoors.
It's an easy walk to downtown Clayton (about 4 blocks) for local events, dining, playing and shopping. The Neuse River and trails are less than a mile away or hop on the Interstate and you can be in downtown Raleigh in 20 minutes or less.
We hope you'll come, relax and enjoy the slower pace of small town Clayton, conveniently located near all the city of Raleigh has to offer.
We do allow well-behaved pets, but do not have a fenced area, so they will need to be attended and on leash if outside. Keep in mind there are other animals in the neighborhood and your pet is a newcomer, so use caution and stay with your pets if neighboring pets appear.
Also - even the best behaved pets can become nervous and act uncharacteristically in a strange place, Please plan to crate your pets if you must leave them unattended.
Always clean up after your pets.
We've kept the original hardwood floors and historic charm of the home, while updating it for modern conveniences -with features like wifi, keyless entry, smart thermostat, and more.
The full kitchen with dishwasher and butcher block breakfast bar is open to the living space for optimal socializing. We've tried to think of every kitchen gadget you'll need to cook up a meal, bake some cookies, blend a frozen drink, or just microwave some popcorn. There's also a full-size washer and dryer with steam feature to keep you fresh and sharp.
The house is small, but open and efficient, best suited for small groups of 4 or fewer. The back yard is large and open, yet still private with a small deck and patio for gathering or enjoying the outdoors.
It's an easy walk to downtown Clayton (about 4 blocks) for local events, dining, playing and shopping. The Neuse River and trails are less than a mile away or hop on the Interstate and you can be in downtown Raleigh in 20 minutes or less.
We hope you'll come, relax and enjoy the slower pace of small town Clayton, conveniently located near all the city of Raleigh has to offer.
We do allow well-behaved pets, but do not have a fenced area, so they will need to be attended and on leash if outside. Keep in mind there are other animals in the neighborhood and your pet is a newcomer, so use caution and stay with your pets if neighboring pets appear.
Also - even the best behaved pets can become nervous and act uncharacteristically in a strange place, Please plan to crate your pets if you must leave them unattended.
Always clean up after your pets.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
No fence. Keep your pets on leash when outside.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
About the area
Clayton
Clayton is home to this holiday home. Pine Hollow Golf Club and Riverwood Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Randleigh Farm and Turnipseed Nature Reserve. Flower's Crossroads Park and Jaycee Bob Wallace Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Clayton, NC
What's nearby
- Clayton Town Square - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
- Clayton Municipal Park - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
- Falcon's Hamlet - 7 min drive - 7.0 km
- Riverwood Golf Club - 9 min drive - 8.0 km
- Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek - 21 min drive - 21.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 3 min drive
- Culver's - 4 min drive
- Wingstop - 4 min drive
- La Cocina - 4 min drive
- Outback Steakhouse - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
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10/10
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Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer P.
3 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jennifer P.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
About the host
Hosted by Rebecca Chandler
I'm Rebecca and I live in the Raleigh area. This is our second property to host on VRBO, so while this is a new listing, we're not new to hosting. We hope our guests feel at home and enjoy their stay, whether they are in town to visit family, for a special event, working in the area, or just as a little escape.
We stay in the home ourselves, along with friends and family from time to time, so we get the same experience as our guests. I think this helps us make sure you are comfortable and have all the little things you need when you're away from home.
We stay in the home ourselves, along with friends and family from time to time, so we get the same experience as our guests. I think this helps us make sure you are comfortable and have all the little things you need when you're away from home.
Why they chose this property
Clayton is a quiet community, just outside of Raleigh. The historic district surrounds the little downtown area, with numerous shops, restaurants, parks and entertainment. Many of the homes have been lovingly restored and the entire area is very walkable.
On the weekends, you can find a local farmer's market, community events, and live music in several venues within a short walk or drive.
There are greenways and bike trails nearby to explore and the Neuse River is about a mile away.
On the weekends, you can find a local farmer's market, community events, and live music in several venues within a short walk or drive.
There are greenways and bike trails nearby to explore and the Neuse River is about a mile away.
What makes this property unique
The home was built some time in the 1920's and owned by the same family since the 70's. We started our renovation in December of 2024 and completed it in June of 2025. It was a labor of love - and sometimes, a practice in patience. :-)
It's a small house - and never a very fancy one, but it' solid and we think it's adorable. We tried to keep much of the original character - like the old heart pine floors, but bring it up to date with modern conveniences like a fresh kitchen, full-size washer/dryer, Sleep Number beds, and keyless entry.
The neighborhood is fully residential, quiet and friendly. We two porches and a large back yard with a clear view of the sky on moonlit nights.
We're close enough to downtown Raleigh to make it an easy 15-20 minute drive, but far enough away to escape the bustle of the city.
It's a small house - and never a very fancy one, but it' solid and we think it's adorable. We tried to keep much of the original character - like the old heart pine floors, but bring it up to date with modern conveniences like a fresh kitchen, full-size washer/dryer, Sleep Number beds, and keyless entry.
The neighborhood is fully residential, quiet and friendly. We two porches and a large back yard with a clear view of the sky on moonlit nights.
We're close enough to downtown Raleigh to make it an easy 15-20 minute drive, but far enough away to escape the bustle of the city.
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