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This house is a 4 bedroom(s), 2 bathrooms, located in Raleigh, NC.

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Smart TV, Netflix, streaming services, offices
Terrace/patio
Exterior detail
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 102013 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

This house is a 4 bedroom(s), 2 bathrooms, located in Raleigh, NC.

Beautifully renovated with its original charm, this North Carolina historic landmark, the “Delany House”, is the perfect place to take in the best of Downtown Raleigh. It’s a 15-minute walk or minutes drive to outstanding restaurants, museums, coffee shops, parks, Red Hat Amphitheater, the Merrimon-Wynne wedding venue, and so much more.

And it’s equipped with the latest in technology: Fiber WIFI, smart TVs and streaming services like Netflix, Disney+ and Amazon Prime.

We live in the neighborhood and are here when you need us. It's easiest to reach me on my cell or through the app. Thanks!

Staying in a downtown Raleigh neighborhood means that you will experience a diverse area with all kinds of wonderful people -- black, white, hispanic, LGBTQ, young professionals, families with kids, and elderly people who's kin settled here in the early 1900's.

Our own family has lived in this neighborhood for 15 years, and we love it! We raise our young children here, and have lots of different kinds of friends.

While certainly urban in nature, the neighborhood is considered quite safe.

If you're looking for a vibrant community with a mishmash of people, housing and places to visit with-in a 15/20-min walk, this is a great neighborhood for you. If you're someone who's intimidated by an urban feel with the occasional gritty street corner or wayward drifter, trying another part of Raleigh might be best.

We took careful detail to restore the beauty of the “Delany House”, while adding all the comforts of modern living: spacious kitchen with premium appliances and cookware, multiple smart TVs with streaming services, office space, private/fenced-in yard with grill station, al fresco dining and lounge area, and huge washer/dryer.

Pop over to one of Raleigh's neighborhood coffee shops or local hot spots — James Beard Award Winners, Ashley Christensen and Scott Crawford both have several spots nearby.

Walkable to parks and playgrounds, running/biking trails and of course, the best of Downtown Raleigh.

Our neighborhood is within immediate proximity to Downtown Raleigh’s best. It's a diverse and tight-knit community, considered the most up-and-coming in Downtown Raleigh. It’s a mishmash of all kinds of people -- young professionals, families with kids and retirees. While it is a downtown, urban community, the neighborhood is certainly considered quiet and safe. Please scroll down to read more about to neighborhood, so you know if it's right for you.

Looking to travel outside of downtown? We’re a close commute to I-440, which connects to the rest of the city and its surrounding areas, including Durham and Chapel Hill.

Parking is free, on-street, directly next to and in front of our home. We do not offer off-street parking.

In response to our reviews, we've lighted our check-out rules, so guests only strip beds and run the dishwasher. This helps our cleaning crew big time. And a new service provides ample TP, paper towels, cleaner, and soaps.


The History of our Home:
The Lemuel and Julia Delany House is significant for its association with Raleigh's Black community during the early and mid-twentieth century. Distinguished physician and business leader Lemuel Thackara Delany and his wife, Saint Augustine’s College professor Julia Delany, hosted many renowned visitors to Raleigh as either personal friends or as part of Raleigh’s “Green Book”, a network of homes offering friendly accommodation to people of color during the early/mid-century Jim Crow era.

The Delany’s hosted legendary artists, musicians, dignitaries and intellects, such as jazz musicians Duke Ellington and Cab Calloway, opera great Marian Anderson, actor Paul Robeson, and activist sociologist and founder of the NAACP, W.E.B. Du Bois.

NO PARTIES

NO SMOKING ANYWHERE ON THE PROPERTY

Property manager

Emily Cullinan

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Netflix
  • Smart TV
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,013 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

22207566-3b39-4fdd-81db-7d186c0182ad

About the area

Map
Raleigh, NC

What's nearby

  • Marbles Kids Museums - 19 min walk
  • North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences - 2 min drive
  • Raleigh Convention Center - 4 min drive
  • Red Hat Amphitheater - 4 min drive
  • North Carolina State University - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Raleigh Union Station - 6 min drive
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brewery Bhavana - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cookout - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Jack's Seafood & Barbeque Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Watts & Ward - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is This house is a 4 bedroom(s), 2 bathrooms, located in Raleigh, NC. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at This house is a 4 bedroom(s), 2 bathrooms, located in Raleigh, NC.?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at This house is a 4 bedroom(s), 2 bathrooms, located in Raleigh, NC.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at This house is a 4 bedroom(s), 2 bathrooms, located in Raleigh, NC.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is This house is a 4 bedroom(s), 2 bathrooms, located in Raleigh, NC. located?

Located in Downtown Raleigh, this family-friendly Raleigh vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of St. Augustine's College, Oakwood Cemetery, and St. Augustine's University Historic District. North Carolina State University is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) away.

This house is a 4 bedroom(s), 2 bathrooms, located in Raleigh, NC. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carly S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding Weekend with Friends
We could not rave about this house/location enough! The house is very spacious, beautiful kitchen and dining room space for a group of friends/family exploring the city. I would recommend this house to anyone looking to stay close to downtown but have plenty of room for guests to feel like they can relax and unwind after a busy day in downtown. I also loved how the home had plenty of cooking supplies for the kitchen and TVs in several rooms. The noise machines were also a crowd favorite!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

April S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot
The place was great, clean and spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home
Our adult children and grandkids were in town with us for a wedding. The house is conveniently located to the venue in downtown Raleigh. So many fun restaurants, shops and a children’s museum for the kids. The host was super easy to work with and the house is well equipped with everything we needed during our stay. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara P., Chesapeake, VA

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and Charming Historic Rental
The renovations were just enough to make this historic home both charming and modern. Home is mostly as advertised as it had some updates that weren't listed. We were pleasantly surprised by the barn door on the front room rather than just a curtain. The street parking was the least favorable aspect but didn't detract from the wonderdul experience inside the home. Would rent again for an adult gathering.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

rosie m., Phenix City

Disliked: Cleanliness
I love the crown molding and the integrity of keeping the house in ERA when it was built.
The photos online do not depict what the house looks like now. The images were taken years ago. The house is not handicapped accessible and the bedding is dated with no mattress pad. The toilet in the master suite did not work. The place is close to downtown and would be worth the walk. Parking is premium because there is no driveway to the house. The one thing I loved was how the crown molding was done. The house should have been pressure washed before renting it out. especially the porch. It would have been nice to come into a house that was fresh as soon as you opened the doors this house was not. We left a day earlier because I was not pleased with the place. I will not book it again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kurt H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Stayed at this adorable house for the weekend when down for my daughter's baby shower. Home was clean and exactly as depicted on the website. Property manager was very responsive to questions I had prior to arriving and answered them in a timely manner. House was close to town and perfect for my needs! Would highly recommend and stay there again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

greg g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Beautiful historic property! Wish there was something in the house to tell about the history of the property. Great location to downtown. It would have been nice to have a few chairs around the table in the backyard.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Paula M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quilters
Here for quilt convention and it was a perfect distance to the convention center.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Was perfect for the music shows we were visiting downtown. Thanks.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home
Great location and great home.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girlfriend Trip to Raleigh!
We absolutely LOVED our stay at the Green Book house in downtown Raleigh. The house is gorgeous with such tasteful decorations. Beds were comfortable, kitchen was spacious and the big center island was just perfect for this group of old college friends to stay up late chatting and catching up. The host left a comprehensive list of local restaurants and shops that we explored and all were fun. If ever in Raleigh again, this property will be our first choice for a place to stay! Thank you so much for opening your home to us!!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding stay
We had a wonderful stay! The house was great, stocked with everything we needed. Great location to downtown and all our events. We couldn't have picked a better house with a great host!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon N., Midland USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
This historic home is in a great location, only a short drive from everything we wanted to do. The house was spotlessly clean and beds comfortable. The only negative is that there were very few towels provided-one bath towel each, one hand towel per bathroom and no bath mat to step out on. Also, the pictures showed a much more “decorated” space. All in all, a great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregory C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exactly as described. No surprises
Upon arriving at the home, we were already very happy with our choice. The home is definitely historic and charming. The beds were comfortable and the rooms spacious. The kitchen was nicely stocked with plenty of mugs for coffee/tea in the morning. We had ample towels and linens. The most important thing for our group was the comfort. We felt like we were guests in someone’s home. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carla C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun
State fair
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Full C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Touring Band stays in historic home!
We so enjoyed having a place to rest during a very busy week in Raleigh during the IBMA WOB 2023. It was a treat staying in the same house that Duke Wellington and Cab Calloway and many more rested during tours. The house allowed for quiet rest, private spaces to "get away" and the room to move about without being on top of each other. This is definitely on a "rent again" list for this very busy band. The members of Full Cord Bluegrass were grateful for the space.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M., Wilmington, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful historic house
Had a lovely stay here with friends for a girls weekend in Raleigh. The house is super cute, tastefully decorated and had everything we needed. Beds were comfy, neighborhood was safe, check-in was a breeze and communication was excellent. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Southern home!
We had the best time staying here when in town for a wedding! The house was beautiful and the host was so great to work with! It was also the perfect location, only a few minutes from downtown. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harold M., Bedford, Texas USA

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful place to stay in Raleigh.
A clean, updated and well appointed spacious home. Plenty of kitchen space and things needed to feed your family comfortably. Near downtown Raleigh, plenty of parking and next to bus stop should you like to ride the bus. A historic Green Book home. Great communication from the owner. I highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joni A., Milton, GA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place for us!
We were coming to town for a family wedding and thought it would be fun for some of us to stay together in a home instead of go the hotel route. It was exactly as pictured - but even better! Loved everything about the place. Very comfortable beds, plenty of linens and a well equipped kitchen. The porch was perfect to hang out on during some down time. We really enjoyed our time here and it was very close to the venues we had events to go to. Excellent communication and responses to my questions from Emily. Thanks for a fabulous place to stay. It really made the weekend! So much better to be together than in a hotel. Cheers!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janice G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient to downtown
The location was excellent and the home was beautiful. The kitchen is huge with a large central island. Plenty of sleeping options. I would suggest that there be a roll of paper towels and some dishwashing tabs for the kitchen. We had to run to the store for both of those items. We also had trouble with the WiFi. It was resolved, but continued to go off and on. Overall, we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Raleigh Weddinu
Very, very comfortable home for our family who came in from across the country for a family wedding. Pictures are great and it has an even bigger feel in person. Kitchen is fabulously equipped and very spacious. The house is very well equipped for babies. The front porch was our favorite place to visit with each other. Despite the 95 degree day it felt very cool sitting there with the overhead fans. We did purchase a portable fan for the fourth bedroom which was a game changer for my son. It was a perfect stay for our family who also loved the fact that it was a historical home that has been nicely updated.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

AMY C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Grad weekend
well stocked kitchen. Comfortable beds. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023