Title: Bright, Cozy, and Just Minutes to the Best of Raleigh - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Bright, Cozy, and Just Minutes to the Best of Raleigh Vacation home in Garner ## Photo gallery for Bright, Cozy, and Just Minutes to the Best of Raleigh ![Living area - Bright, Cozy, and Just Minutes to the Best of Raleigh (Garner)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115370000/115360600/115360594/7c491bac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Bright, Cozy, and Just Minutes to the Best of Raleigh (Garner)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115370000/115360600/115360594/e073c740.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen - Bright, Cozy, and Just Minutes to the Best of Raleigh (Garner)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115370000/115360600/115360594/4a3bbbf0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Bright, Cozy, and Just Minutes to the Best of Raleigh (Garner)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115370000/115360600/115360594/bf8ed814.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area - Bright, Cozy, and Just Minutes to the Best of Raleigh (Garner)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115370000/115360600/115360594/f7a57294.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Bright, Cozy, and Just Minutes to the Best of Raleigh provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Bright, Cozy, and Just Minutes to the Best of Raleigh Enjoy the best of Raleigh from this charming, light-filled home just 10 minutes from downtown, NC State, and popular music venues like Walnut Creek and Red Hat Amphitheater. Nestled on a spacious green lot in a safe, quiet, walkable neighborhood, our home offers comfort and convenience with a fully stocked kitchen, cozy living room, and a versatile den featuring a pullout sofa, desk, and TV. Big windows in every room bring in tons of natural light—especially the dreamy morning sun in the east-facing living room. Step out back to relax by the firepit, fire up the gas grill for a barbecue, or enjoy a picnic under the trees in the spacious backyard. A Tesla charger is available onsite, making it easy for EV travelers. Highspeed fiber internet and a dedicated workspace make it a perfect choice for business travelers or longer-term stays. This is ideal home for up to 6 guests looking for a peaceful stay close to everything Raleigh has to offer. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Smart TV, fireplace, video games, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89720000/89713000/89712910/w1440h1067x0y0-e6880b99.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful home with king bed stoned fire place and pool / Games for famlies Northeast Raleigh - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12&selected=89712910&PinnedHotelID=89712910&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78150000/78140200/78140103/d437c848.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Heart of Raleigh ❤️ Northeast Raleigh - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 6.8 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12&selected=78140103&PinnedHotelID=78140103&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61240000/61237100/61237072/14047cd6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Boho-chic vibes Southeast Raleigh - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 9.6 Exceptional 11 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12&selected=61237072&PinnedHotelID=61237072&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107610000/107610000/107609918/88f7cb8e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Quiet Family Home - Downtown, Pet Friendly, 4 Beds Downtown Raleigh - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Air conditioning 7.2 Good 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12&selected=107609918&PinnedHotelID=107609918&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107860000/107859900/107859854/273332bb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy 3-Bedroom Getaway East Raleigh - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 8.6 Excellent 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12&selected=107859854&PinnedHotelID=107859854&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116120000/116116400/116116373/7d1f8365.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Family-Friendly 3BR in Knightdale, Wake County Knightdale - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly 8.6 Excellent 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12&selected=116116373&PinnedHotelID=116116373&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114430000/114424500/114424491/c2ef1abd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Heidi's Haven. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Garner is home to this vacation home. South Park Historic District and Rogers-Bagley-Daniels-Pegues House are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Gardens and Marbles Kids Museums. Check out an event or a game at Lenovo Center, and consider making time for North Carolina State Fairgrounds, a top attraction not to be missed. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Bright, Cozy, and Just Minutes to the Best of Raleigh Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.0 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### icesis r. May 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stay In Garner Nc This place is nice!It was clean, all the tv's & water worked perfectly fine! I had a group of 5 & we all loved our stay! It's in a nice quiet area & it's near a lot of food places etc & it's just how the photos are! Everything was perfect & I would love to visit again the next time we're in Garner! Thanks Alex! ##### icesis r. Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vanessa D. Nov 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Wonderful experience from beginning to end! The host communication was stellar and I would absolutely stay here again! Such a nice place, beautifully updated and comfortable. We appreciated the games that are available that made for a lot of laughs. Location is convenient to many parts of Raleigh. Great stay! ##### Vanessa D. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Timothy K. Jun 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The property was clean and comfortable, perfect for a weekend visit to our son living in Raleigh. Alex was quick to respond to any questions, and gave great advice. ##### Timothy K. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shay C. 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