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"Beachy" Getaway - Cozy and Secluded Lodge Home

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the master bedroom has 2 windows for days you want it to be bright and room-darkening curtains for quiet sleepy time...
the Hidden Pond Lodge - "Mountain" theme to the west, and "BEACHY" to the east (this listing is the right side)
nice big stylish living room with a big Roku TV and high ceilings
round beachy dining room with seating for 4
two beachy-blue chairs to sit and enjoy the sunshine and North Carolina weather

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 793.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Wendell, NC
  • Wendell Falls Hammock Park and Ampitheater
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Raleigh Convention Center
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Emerald Isle Room

1 Queen Bed

Topsail Beach Room

1 Queen Bed

Wrightsville Beach Room

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Hall Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Private Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

"Beachy" Getaway - Cozy and Secluded Lodge Home

Keep it simple at this extremely peaceful yet centrally-located home away from home. You'll feel the stress melt away as you travel down the gravel road to get to your half of this secluded ranch style duplex. Stare out into the pond as you sip on your coffee and take in the sounds of nature. You'll feel as if you're far from town but you are actually pretty central to Raleigh, Wendell, Knightdale and Zebulon.

Located less than a mile from the sprawling Wendell Falls mega neighborhood, this listing is for one half of a townhome style duplex known as Hidden Pond Lodge.

They say that the Greater Raleigh area is a really cool spot because you are "about 2 hours from the beach, and 2 hours from the mountains..." SO we took that idea and ran with it! We decorated and furnished this eastern side of the duplex with a “Beachy Getaway" theme, and it looks like a beach cottage with notes of Carolina Beach, The Outer Banks, or Emerald Isle. The other side has a “Mountain Vibes" theme in mind, featuring an array of NC locally sourced decor and artwork reminiscent of a cabin you may find in Asheville, Brevard, or Boone.

NOTE: This property requires a $300 Security Deposit, a Separate Traveler Agreement, and your government-issued ID. More info below, and in the house rules.

You will find plenty of room to stretch out in the living room with two full sized sofas. This unit has 3 good sized bedrooms, each with a queen sized bed and closet space for storing your clothes/items. With 2 full bathrooms, your whole crew will stay out of each other's way. The fully stocked kitchen is equipped with everything you need if you feel like staying in and cooking a meal, and a dishwasher to ease the pain of cleanup. The Eat-in kitchen has a pub style table with seating for 4.

The master bedroom has an ensuite (private bathroom) with a spacious shower with an assortment of shampoo, conditioner, and body wash.

Newly updated and painted home with a covered porch to relax and enjoy some well deserved quiet time! Rustic mountain-themed rooms with new beds, kitchen with stainless steel appliances, and everything you need to make this your family's favorite place to stay in the Raleigh area.

Over 2 acres of Waterview land near a tiny hidden unnamed pond that we can look at but can't access. Amazing Views and feel for being less than 2 miles from Publix and other shopping.

It's a Perfect Location to literally get away from it all, and people keep telling us "This place is so peaceful!"

We have a Large Smart TV with Roku, so you can watch your NETFLIX, YouTube, Prime Video, Hulu, and more. Free Wi-Fi included!

We are within a few miles of local restaurants and grocery stores, and other attractions, but it feels like you are miles away from regular civilization.

3 min to Publix Grocery Store
7 Minutes to Downtown Wendell, NC
9 Minutes to Knightdale, NC
20 min to Downtown Raleigh, NC
29 min to Wake Forest, NC
39 min to Durham, NC
2 hours to Wrightsville Beach, NC
2 hours to Pilot Mountain, NC
4 hours to Asheville, NC

You'll have enough parking for up to 3 vehicles to fit comfortably in the gravel driveway. The road coming into the property is about a quarter mile of dirt and gravel.

Red Carpet Rental Agreement:
After booking, we will send you a Red Carpet Rental Agreement to sign to complete your reservation. It's a no-nonsense Agreement that protects the guest, host, and the property, and is allowed within the policies and guidelines of all travel booking platforms. The Agreement will come to you as a link, and we require all guests to sign it to rent any of our properties, no matter where the reservation came from. Pet fees are $75 per dog, and if your OTA does not support multiple pet fees, we will collect it separately before check-in. NO PUPPIES, Pit Bulls, Rottweilers, German Shepherds, Huskies, Malamutes, and more breeds- PLEASE REVIEW THE FULL LIST OF RESTRICTED BREEDS BEFORE BOOKING.

"Pack 'n Play" (Travel Crib) available by request, and must be requested at least 48 hours prior to check-in.

**SECURITY CAMERAS DISCLOSURE: For your safety and security, this property—and all properties offered by Red Carpet Furnished Homes—use exterior cameras to monitor outdoor areas, including yards, parking, and entrances. These cameras must remain on at all times and should not be adjusted or deactivated.**

Property manager

Brandon McLean

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Pets subject to approval. MAXIMUM 2 PETS ALLOWED.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Guests must sign short no-nonsense Agreement, and pay a $300 Security Deposit to complete booking, protecting the guests, hosts, and property.
No parties, no events, no gatherings, or unauthorized guests. Discovery of unauthorized guests will lead to immediate termination of your reservation.
Maximum amount of cars for this listing is three (3), advance notice required for more than 3 vehicles.

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

Wendell

Located in Wendell, this holiday home is in a rural area. Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek and North Carolina Museum of History are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Historic Oak View County Park and Falcon's Hamlet. Buffaloe Road Aquatic Center and Adventure Landing are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Wendell, NC

What's nearby

  • Wendell Falls Hammock Park and Ampitheater - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek - 20 min drive - 22.6 km
  • Red Hat Amphitheater - 22 min drive - 29.2 km
  • Raleigh Convention Center - 22 min drive - 25.9 km
  • North Carolina State University - 24 min drive - 27.9 km

Getting around

  • Raleigh Union Station - 23 min drive
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cookout - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Poor Boy General Store and Grill - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "Beachy" Getaway - Cozy and Secluded Lodge Home pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at "Beachy" Getaway - Cozy and Secluded Lodge Home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Beachy" Getaway - Cozy and Secluded Lodge Home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "Beachy" Getaway - Cozy and Secluded Lodge Home located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Wendell Falls Hammock Park and Ampitheater and within 6 miles (10 km) of Turnipseed Nature Reserve and Williamson Preserve and Nature Trails. Knightdale Station Park and Wendell Community Library are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 13 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marianela R.

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

Nice and quiet little cottage

My family and I enjoyed our stay at this cozy cottage. It was well equipped with items in the kitchen and perfect for our family of five. We saw deers in the back woods several times. The cottage was nicely located close to shops and other locations. Overall, we enjoyed our time here. Thank you!!
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Georgette M.

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

Great stay

We had a great stay here. Good location and not too far from the wedding we were attending.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Patricia G.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Wendell

Nice little place
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

cyndi d.

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

great for a weekend trip!

small but perfect for a few friends to relax for the weekend! close to all local restaurants and stores. had plenty of coffee supplies and spices to help lessen what you need to bring to cook. had a great stay, no complaints!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Stephanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Would not recommend

We rented this place for 5 weeks while our home was being built. We ended up leaving after 3 and a half weeks and never once asked for a refund . We were still not given back our security deposit because of dog hair even though we paid extra for our two dogs. They also said we had restricted breeds although that was never mentioned in the advertisement. The thermostat stayed locked the entire month and they wouldn’t give us the code. It would get up to 80 during the day and as low as 60 at night . They expected us to text them every time we needed the temperature changed. It’s also a duplex and you can hear the neighbors every move . This listing is very falsely advertised!
Stayed 30 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

miyah o.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

it was just ok

We were off to a decent start. The roads leading to the property were extremely bumpy but we understand that isn’t the owners fault. my friends and I had a party to attend the following day after we first checked in, and we were in charge of making the desserts for the dessert table for that party. we brought the supplies we needed to cook and make the items because nowhere in the description does it say you are not allowed to cook. As we go over to the sink so that we can start washing off the strawberries that we were getting ready to dip in chocolate we see that the water is very murky and cloudy. We thought that that was just a temporary thing so we tried to run the water for like three minutes and the water was still very opaque. The owner never once warned us about the quality of the water, nor did they offer us any type of compensation or solution for the bad water quality. Moving forward. We ran out of toilet paper by the end of the first night and we searched for so long for replacement toilet paper and we did not see any at all in the home or paper towels. We ended up having to go out and buy our own replacements. We have two more issues that I could write about in this review but unfortunately I’ve run out of space. Honestly, I wouldn’t have felt the need to give a bad review if the owners were kinder, but they were very rude. Every time we spoke to them on the phone. They called 30 minutes before our checkout time speaking very rudely and saying we need to hurry u
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kyle K.

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

Was very nice homey place to stay.

Very nice everything worked as it should. Very relaxing area to stay in.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gail C.

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

Nice Quiet Neighborhood

Nice evening stop halfway through a long trip. Always great to have the comforts of home and be able to be together when with a group. Comfortable beds made for a good nights sleep. The neighborhood was nice and quiet as well.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseph M., Northern CA, USA

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

Smooth and Easy

Setting everything up was smooth and easy. Excellent communication with the owner/manager and he was helpful when I had a few questions. The house was clean, cozy and quiet. Easy parking and close to various amenities. I will be back when I travel back to the area later in the year. A++
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Reina S.

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

Clean and thoughtful!

The place was very clean and tidy! And they provide all you could need (toiletries) and more! The towel sets with the makeup-specific towel was a nice touch :)
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

Chris C.

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

Cozy stay

Stayed for a few nights while carpets were being installed. Cozy and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rita T.

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

Great overnight stay

We needed a place to stay for one night while in town for my daughters graduation. This place was perfect! The drive into Raleigh was about 25 minutes or so. The community was quiet and peaceful. Brandon was very helpful. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

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

Clean and comfortable

This house was very clean and the perfect place for our trip to visit our grandkids. It was 15 minutes from Clayton, NC. The house was off the beaten path where we could enjoy nature and the neighbors we did meet were very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

About the host

Hosted by Brandon McLean

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Professional courteous service, prompt replies, and exceptionally clean homes. Dolphin Cove, Turtle Shack, Rose Garden, and Hidden Pond Lodge, we take pride in making sure your stay is top notch. As guests, we are clean and respectful because we know what it’s like to host great guests. We love the Short-Term-Rental Community, and we hope we can have a great experience with as many people as we can.

Why they chose this property

Step away from the hustle and bustle of the city but still remain close enough to access it. This is a quiet, rural neighborhood not far from several major cities. Sip on your coffee/tea in the morning on the front porch. Enjoy the sounds of nature

What makes this property unique

Secluded feel. Practical convenience. Beautiful & Quiet. Red Carpet Service. Peace of mind.

Languages:

English