Family-friendly vacation rentals in Wake County

2nd flr University Park Hideaway

Just blocks from NCSU, Meredith, the Village District and pocket parks, this 2nd floor apartment has everything you need for a weekend or extended stay. Updated with new appliances, countertops and refinished floors, you'll be able to relax after enjoying the area. Bedroom has ensuite bath. King size bed Sealy Performance Mattress & 5 types of pillows. Room for 1 or 2 cars to park beside unit. This is the 2nd floor of a duplex behind a main house. The exterior and grounds are a work in progress.

New! Bright 3BR Cottage | Coffee Bar | Near PNC

Welcome to The Pearl Cottage! You and your family will be close to everything when you stay at this newly renovated, centrally-located home. The home is close to NC State, NC Fairgrounds, PNC Arena, Cary Crossroads, downtown Raleigh and Cary, shopping, and dining. Quick access to the 440 Belt Line, US 1, and Hwy 40, to take you anywhere in the triangle area. This renovated home has an amazing coffee bar, private patio, a mini fenced turf space/dog park connected to the home, and a big backyard.

Raleigh Casita

This casita might be tiny, but it has big personality. This little treasure lives in the heart of Raleigh, waiting to support your next city adventure. Please note this rental lives in owner's back yard, accessible by driveway. We've built this place so that you can optimize your stay. Cook a meal in the fully equipped kitchen. Lounge on the patio and enjoy a meal at the indoor / outdoor bar. Customize the main space for living or sleeping with our easy to use murphy bed. See you soon!

Airbnb Top 1%: High-end area, king bed, fire pit

This is aspirationally known as “Inside-the-Beltline” Raleigh. Downtown in a historic neighborhood, Forest Park House is designer-curated for Airbnb guests. 5⭐️ clean rating, new bathrooms with soaking tub, high-quality sheets, and Casper beds make for great sleep! Beekman 1802 🛁 products, Nespresso and local grounds ☕️ are provided. Fully-stocked kitchen with snacks or a 10-min walk to the Village for many restaurants. Screened porch, deck, gas grill, fenced dog run, and fire pit!

Rustic Cabin on a Working Farm in Durham

Come get away from it all—while conveniently close to everything—at Laurel Branch Gardens, a 12-acre farm that uses organic growing practices. About 100 yards from the farm house, the cabin is a renovated tobacco barn with a sleeping loft, full kitchen, bathroom (with a shower and composting toilet), and living area. Meet the pigs and chickens. Lay in the hammock. Listen to bird calls. During June and July u-pick blueberries will be available for harvest for $3.50/lbs.

Adorable downtown Cary apartment with fenced yard

Enjoy a relaxing and cozy experience at this centrally-located basement apartment. The location is within walking distance of restaurants, grocery stores, greenways and bustling downtown Cary. This space is also close to the Raleigh museum of art, PNC arena, RDU airport, RTP, Koka Booth, downtown Raleigh and short drive to Durham and Chapel Hill! A perfect location to explore and relax in the triangle. The space includes a washer and dryer and access to a fenced in yard.

Luxurious Private Cottage - Walk to Downtown Apex

Please be sure to read the entire listing, including size description and check-out tasks required for guests before you book to ensure this space is right for you. Blocks from the quaint downtown area of Apex with colorfully restored buildings. The cottage itself is 600 square feet and recently remodeled with a modern farmhouse/industrial style. This central location provides easy access to the Triangle: RTP (15 min), Raleigh (20 min), & Durham (25 min).

Luxurious Modernist Tree House

Stunning, private, one-of-a-kind unique home that is perfect for a vacation, staycation, special occasion, or everyday celebration of life. Built by renown modernist architect Frank Harmon, the 2128 square foot home on 1.3 acres was crafted with meticulous attention to detail. Inside the home, you are nestled amongst the tree tops while being surprisingly close to restaurants, shopping, downtown Raleigh, Wake Med, UNC, Duke, and the Research Triangle Park.

Blue house by the Park

This Scandi styled bungalow in the center of Downtown Cary. The Cary Downtown Park is on the next block. The downtown amenities are all actual walking distance. Quaint backyard with soft grass and flowers offers a relaxing oasis. Plenty of off-street parking, inc. for a trailer. Two bedrooms one with a Queen bed and the other has two Twin beds. Kitchen has full sized modern appliances. Stackable W/D.