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The Cary House in Downtown Cary

Family-friendly holiday home in Cary

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The Cary House
Street view showing driveway on the right side of house.
Sunroom entry from the carport.
Sunroom.
Kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 62000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Cary, NC
  • Place, Cary Arts Center
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Bond Brothers Beer Company
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, North Carolina State University
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

Sunroom

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

The Cary House in Downtown Cary

The Cary House is in beautiful downtown Cary with easy access to restaurants, shops, cultural center, theater, parks and much more. It is a 3 bedroom, 5 bed, 2 bath (7 guests), home with large fully equipped kitchen, living room area with fireplace (gas fire logs) and work/desk area, dining room, beautiful spacious sunroom, garage and convenient at-the-door parking. It is a bright, open floor plan. Kitchen is well designed with modern appliances. This is a detached home (2000 square feet ranch on one level) in a safe, quiet, and private compound that includes two other homes. The owner lives on the premises in the house in the back. Conveniences include 3 media centers with widescreen TV, high-speed internet, computer/reading desk, and large capacity washer/dryer. Our house is conveniently located and is just a few miles from NCSU Carter-Finley Stadium, NC State Fairgrounds, PNC Arena, RTP, RDU Airport, SAS Institute and is perfect for a work or leisure stay in our town.

Linens and towels, hair dryer, ironing board and iron, are furnished. The kitchen is stocked with essentials and features a 12-cup coffee maker, Keurig, stove with convection oven, blender, toaster, microwave, pots and pans, dishes, and flatware.

We are close to:
Downtown Cary -- 2 blocks
The Mayton Inn -- 2 blocks
Cary Arts Center -- 1 blocks
Cary Library -- 2 blocks
The Matthews House -- 4 blocks
Chatham Station -- 4 blocks
Heater Park -- 2 blocks
Cary Theater -- 4 blocks
Triaquatic Center -- 1.9 miles
SAS Institute -- 3 miles
PNC Arena -- 3.5 miles
Carter-Finley Stadium -- 3.5 miles
NC State Fairgrounds -- 3.5 miles
NCSU -- 5.6 miles
RDU Airport -- 6.5 miles
Downtown Raleigh -- 10 miles with easy access
Duke University -- 17 miles
Downtown Chapel Hill -- 23 miles with easy access via I-40

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cary

Located in Cary, this holiday home is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at William B. Umstead State Park and Fred G. Bond Metro Park, while Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek and Cary Arts Center are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Make time for North Carolina State Fairgrounds, or head to an event or a match at Lenovo Center. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Cary, NC

What's nearby

  • Cary Arts Center - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bond Brothers Beer Company - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • North Carolina State University - 7 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Lenovo Center - 8 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Crabtree Valley Mall - 13 min drive - 17.3 km

Getting around

  • Cary Station - 8 min walk
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bark Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪La Farm Bakery - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bosphorous - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Di Fara Pizza Tavern - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Bond Brothers Beer Company - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cary House in Downtown Cary pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Cary House in Downtown Cary?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Cary House in Downtown Cary?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Cary House in Downtown Cary?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Cary House in Downtown Cary located?

Located in the centre of Cary, this family-friendly holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Cary Arts Center and Bond Brothers Beer Company. Cary Towne Center and Park West Village are also within 3 miles (5 km). Cary Station is 8 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 129 out of 133 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 133 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 133 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 133 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 133 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charlie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location, wonderful hosts, and clean, comfortable accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rich V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a very clean and well equipped house. It is also a very safe and friendly area. I would highly recommend this home.
Great room to watch football.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house and location

Great house and location downtown
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Asela G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location in downtown Cary. Kitchen, living room, BBQ grill, bedrooms, and bathrooms are well equipped. We loved the baby chair for our infant. Parking was convenient. Carl was very quick to respond to our questions and a really great host.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from home! Such a comfortable stay in a super convenient location! The house is well equipped and had everything we were looking for. The hosts were great and had great communication prior to and during the stay. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amudhanvel D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just perfect!

Great location, amenities, super quiet. Walking distance to all that Cary downtown offers. Great hosts. And the beds were incredibly comfortable!
Stayed 16 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We spent five nights at Carl and Louise’s house in Cary, and our family had a wonderful time. The home is spacious, comfortable, and stocked with everything we needed. The location in Cary was perfect—close to everything but still peaceful. Carl and Louise clearly take pride in their home, and it shows. We’d definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We spent 3 days at the Cary House in preparation for my son's downtown wedding in Raleigh. Everything was clean and well-stocked; we needed nothing at all and what was provided (toiletries, snacks, etc) went beyond expectations. The outdoor area is fairly secluded from the main house. The location can't be beat - a few short, walkable blocks from downtown Cary and the fabulous new city park which was recently completed. Highly recommend having a drink and watching the dogs play at the Bark Bar! A wonderful stay and would definitely rent again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Stay

Great property at a great location to enjoy downtown Cary.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful long weekend in Cary

We lived everything about the house! Very comfortable and cozy. Fantastic location within walking distance of many restaurants and lovely park. Very easy drive to and from the airport and Lenovo center.One of the nicest places we have stayed!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property. The cutest little downtown area I have ever seen and the home is so spacious and well kept. We enjoyed being in walking distance of all the downtown attractions and restaurants. You can tell by the special touches the owner really loves what they do. We would have never found all the amazing restaurants that were provided in the welcome information. 10/10 recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another great visit

Always a pleasure to stay here, walking distance to town, very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Visiting family

We had a wonderful stay at The Cary House. Wonderful hosts, great location to town and very comfortable!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding Event

Perfect location near Mayton Hotel which housed the wedding party and some of the events. It allowed our family of 5 to stay together yet have easy access to the venue. Also easy walking distance to park and downtown.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely property and town

We enjoyed the town of Cary and our stay at this property. The home had all we needed for our trip and location worked out very well. Easy access to airport, Raleigh, restaurants, etc. The hosts were easy to communicate with and available should a need arise. We couldn't have asked for more. We use VRBO regularly and rank this home highly among the various places we have stayed.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home!

Love this home. It's location. Its comfort. It's charm! We've stayed here before during our daughter's tenure at NCSU. This time it was where we celebrated her graduation.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cary for a Wedding

The Cary House was PERFECT for our family of 5 in town for a family wedding. EASY walk to the downtown area and Cary Park. Plenty of places to eat and imbibe if one so chooses. Very easy access to downtown Raleigh should you need it. The house is immaculate and very well appointed. I will definitely try to stay here again should we visit the Carey/ Raleigh area.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice. Clean

Very pleasant place. It was clean, complete and everything worked.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

March Madness Perfection

Everything about this stay was five star. The property was very clean and even better than advertised. The hosts were very responsive. The location was perfect for walking into Cary and only 10 minutes from the Lenovo Center. Best rental experience of my life!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Favorite spot

The Cary House has been our favorite when we come to NC to visit our daughter at college. This time we were in town to care for her after a minor surgery and The Cary House is a haven. Home away from home, the perfect place to rest, relax and recover. Perfection!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emmie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Cottage

The cottage is a great location in Cary that helped make our wedding week so much easier. Absolutely recommend the cottage to anyone staying in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Happy repeat customer

Love the location, kitchen supplies and cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy C., Pittsboro, NC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable house great location!

Everything about our stay went well! The property was very clean, and had many small touches that made the stay more enjoyable. The hosts, Louise and Carl were very accommodating and helpful. I would definitely stay there again when in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

John N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

My New Go To Spot in Cary

Loved everything about this place -- the home, the location, the owners nearby (in the back of the property)! It was a great stay all the way around and we will be staying here any time we visit Cary in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

mike h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Better than imagined

This was more than expectations. Was a great home with plenty of rooms for family visits and the location to downtown Cary was great. Will be back.
Stayed 21 nights in Dec 2024

About the host

Hosted by Carl and Louise Gilfillan

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Carl grew up in downtown Cary on this family property. He and Louise moved back here in 2015. There are three homes on the property. Carl and Louise live in the home at the back and the other two homes are vacation rentals.

Why they chose this property

Great location in downtown Cary conveniently located to Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and the RTP (Research Triangle Park). Cary is always listed as one of the safest towns in US, and is one of the top places to live in the country.

What makes this property unique

Quiet, private home but close to amenities. Easy access to so many local destinations and points of interest in central North Carolina.

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English

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