Title: Serene Cottage & Wooded Retreat w Huge Porch! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 # Serene Cottage & Wooded Retreat w Huge Porch! Cottage in Franklinton with kitchen and balcony ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/87000000/86150000/86145500/86145415/e880a876_edited_8303.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/87000000/86150000/86145500/86145415/db511a44.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/87000000/86150000/86145500/86145415/f9554922.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/87000000/86150000/86145500/86145415/w1024h470x0y107-5da812ec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/87000000/86150000/86145500/86145415/61705041.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to this serene retreat, nestled at the end of a private road. Unwind in the modern interior, complete with a king-sized bed and wooded views from every window. With high-speed internet and cable available, you can work or relax on your own terms. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Serene Cottage & Wooded Retreat w Huge Porch! JUST OFF LONG TERM RENTAL! My last VRBO guest loved it so much he rented for an entire 2 years! Kick back and relax in this quiet, stylish space! You will fall in love with this 850 sq ft modern interior and huge porch that puts you squarely in nature with plenty of wildlife. You have the entire place to yourself at the end of a private road. Although very serene, you are still minutes from dozens of restaurants and shopping. Get away from the city and relax for a weekend or vacation and "work from home" in this relaxing environment. You will want to extend your stay here! The space Modern interior with a king sized bed, queen sized hide a bed in the living room, washer and dryer, walk in shower, comfortable living room, and wooded views from every window. Guest access Guests have the entire building all to themselves on 2 acres with protected forest on 3 sides. . There is an attached garage that can be used by guests for storage, if needed, but not available for cars. Other things to note Full high speed internet and cable available for all guests. The space also has a full kitchen with island and washer/dryer in the unit. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Firepit - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96640000/96637200/96637122/ba89f283.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Harmony House on 10-Acre Farm with Pond Louisburg - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Parking available - Kitchen 10 Exceptional 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=96637122&PinnedHotelID=96637122&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103430000/103429300/103429203/c416477c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### One of a kind with a view! 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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 ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=36.060093,-78.43205&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:uzb%7BEhwu%7DM%3FS%3FQ%40S%3FS%40S%40Q%3FSBQ%40S%40S%40QBSBQBQBSBQBQBQDSBQDQDQDQDQDQFQDOFQDOFOFQHOFQFOHOFMHQFMHOHOJKHOHMHMJMHMJKJMJKJMJKJKJKJKLIJKLILIJKLGLILILGLILGLGLGNGLELELENGNELELCNCNCLENANENALCN%3FNCLAN%3FNAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FN%40N%3FN%40NBL%3FNBN%40NDL%40NDLBNBNBLDNDLFLDNDLDLFLFNFLFLHLFLHJHLFLJLHJHLJJHJJLJJJJJJLJJHLJJJLHLJLHLHNHLHLHNHLFPHLFNHNFPFNFPFNDNFPFPDNFPDPDPBPDPDPBRDPBPBPBRBPBP%40R%40PBR%40R%40P%40R%40P%3FR%40R%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FRAR%3FRAPARAPARCRAPARCPCPCRCRCPEPCPEPEPCPERENGPEPGPGNEPGNGNGPGNINGNINGNINILILININIJKLILKLKLILKJKJKJKJMJKJKJMHKHMJMHMHKFMJMDMHMHODMFMFMDOFMDMDODMDOBODMBOBMBOBOBO%40M%40O%40O%40O%40O%40O%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAOAMAOAOAMAOCOCOCMCOCOEMCMEOEOEMEMGMEOGMGMEMIMIMEMKMGMIKIMKMIKIMKKKKKKKKKKKKKKMKMIMKMIMIKIOKMIOIMGOIOGOIOGOGOIQGOGOEQGOEQGQEQEOESEQEQCQEQCQCQCSCSCQCQCSAQASASCQ%3FSAQAS%3FSAS%3FQ%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=-O1buPslnpvEQ2GgklmVSK3WTZQ=) Franklinton, NC #### What's nearby - Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary - 17 min drive - 14.6 km - Wake Forest Renaissance Centre - 17 min drive - 15.3 km - Wake Forest Farmers Market - 18 min drive - 15.3 km - Polar Ice House - 22 min drive - 18.8 km - Louisburg College - 27 min drive - 23.7 km #### Getting around - Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 45 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive - ‪Taco Bell - ‬12 min drive - ‪Toros Tacos Y Tequila - ‬8 min drive - ‪Bud's Tavern - ‬12 min drive - ‪Papa John's Pizza - ‬13 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Serene Cottage & Wooded Retreat w Huge Porch! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Serene Cottage & Wooded Retreat w Huge Porch!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Serene Cottage & Wooded Retreat w Huge Porch!? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Serene Cottage & Wooded Retreat w Huge Porch! located? > Situated in Franklinton, this cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Wake Forest Farmers Market, and Wake Forest Renaissance Centre. Polar Ice House and Louisburg College are also within 12 mi (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Serene Cottage & Wooded Retreat w Huge Porch! Reviews 10 ### 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 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brandon H., Kill devil hills nc Mar 27, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very nice very quiet place in a vey good location Easy and very enjoyable ##### Brandon H. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bill E. Feb 22, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay The house was very nice and well maintained. The host (Chris) was very accommodating and responsive to our needs. Would recommend this place to friends and family to stay. ##### Bill E. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Judy H. Mar 20, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice house! The house was nicely furnished and had all the necessary and modern fixtures. Bed was especially comfy! It was located near our family so it suited us perfectly. ##### Judy H. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brian C., Richmond, VA May 16, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful setting We were in the area to visit friends. Our experience from start to finish was great. The cottage had everything we needed and was comfortable. 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