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Living area
Living area
Living area
Dining

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 893.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Raleigh, NC
  • North Carolina State University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Red Hat Amphitheater
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Raleigh Convention Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Downtown Raleigh - Pack and Play - Stylish Stay

Welcome to Historic Mordecai: A Raleigh Gem

Nestled in the heart of Raleigh, your charming stay on Layden Street is located in the historic Mordecai neighborhood, one of the city's most beloved and sought-after areas. This picturesque neighborhood combines the convenience of city living with the warmth of a tight-knit community.

Historic Beauty:
Mordecai is renowned for its historical significance. You'll find well-preserved 19th-century homes, tree-lined streets, and a sense of timelessness that transports you to a bygone era. Your property itself may exude the charm of a historic residence while still providing modern amenities for your comfort.

Proximity to Downtown:
One of the greatest advantages of staying in Mordecai is its proximity to downtown Raleigh. You're just a short walk or bike ride away from the vibrant city center. This means you have easy access to the bustling city life, including shopping, dining, and entertainment.

Green Spaces and Parks:
The neighborhood is also known for its access to green spaces. Mordecai Historic Park is a highlight, offering beautiful gardens, historical tours, and a serene environment for picnics and relaxation. You can easily spend a day exploring the park's rich history.

Local Eateries and Shops:
Staying in Mordecai means you're within reach of local cafes, restaurants, and boutique shops. From classic Southern comfort food to international cuisine, you'll find a variety of dining options to suit your taste.

Community Feel:
While Mordecai is close to the buzz of downtown Raleigh, it maintains a close-knit, community-oriented atmosphere. Neighbors often gather for local events and festivals, creating a warm and welcoming environment.

Convenience and Accessibility:
Your Layden Street location offers easy access to major transportation routes, making it convenient for exploring not only Raleigh but also the broader Triangle area.

Whether you're in Raleigh for business or leisure, Mordecai is a delightful neighborhood to call home during your stay. The combination of historic charm, urban convenience, and a strong sense of community makes it a top choice for visitors looking to experience the best of the City of Oaks.

We invite you to experience the unique ambiance of Mordecai for yourself. From the moment you arrive, you'll be greeted with the hospitality and charm that Raleigh is known for.

Property manager

Rodney Johnson

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 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: less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Raleigh

Southwest Raleigh, a neighbourhood in Raleigh, is home to this holiday home. Red Hat Amphitheater and Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Crabtree Valley Mall. 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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Raleigh, NC

What's nearby

  • Dorothea Dix Park - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • North Carolina State University - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Red Hat Amphitheater - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Raleigh Convention Center - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek - 9 min drive - 8.9 km

Getting around

  • Raleigh Union Station - 6 min drive
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Golden Corral - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kickback Jack's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cook Out - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Downtown Raleigh - Pack and Play - Stylish Stay pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Downtown Raleigh - Pack and Play - Stylish Stay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Downtown Raleigh - Pack and Play - Stylish Stay?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Downtown Raleigh - Pack and Play - Stylish Stay located?

Located in Southwest Raleigh, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Shaw University, North Carolina State University and Raleigh Convention Center. North Carolina Theatre and Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 18 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

8.2/10

Location

7.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aristeo F.

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

Cozy

It was great, the place is very quiet, no noise and good location
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

jason j.

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Lack luster property, tv did work,
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Steve B.

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

DIRTY UNSAFE AND UNACCEPTABLE

Very disappointing. I booked this house for a wedding weekend for my daughter and a few friends. I asked in advance - and was assured that this was a safe and clean place for them to stay. It was not. The first sign of trouble was the old inside furniture and broken down cars that many of the neighbors use to decorate their yards. Do a Google search of the address and the area to see for yourself. When we arrived the digital door lock did not work and Rodney was not responsive in helping us get inside. After about 30 min we got in. We wanted the hard key to avoid being locked out later that night - but Rodneys “assistant” did not have the code to access it. I noticed the front door had previously been forced open as evidenced by the damaged door jamb. The house was dirty - someone or something chewed up the tacky fake fruit on the table - the tub was filthy - surfaces were grimy and there were dead and live roaches in the bedroom. We contacted Rodney’s assistant and told him the house was unacceptable and we wanted a refund. He ignored us. I tried to contact vrbo, but was unsuccessful. We left quickly as we needed to find and pay for another place to stay and had wedding events planned that evening. I contacted vrbo after the weekend and asked for assistance in getting a refund. Rodney agreed to refund our money when he spoke to vrbo - but then refused to follow through. ZERO STARS.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

julie b.

Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Horrible

We got to property and hoat wanted us to bring garbage in. Entered house and no bulbs in ceiling fan. So no light at all in living room. The only TV we had did not work. He had us troubleshoot and call tv company. My son spent all day with the dog and had nothingto do while we were at a wedding. The house was musty. We had no towels. I checked the dryer and they were all in there. Coffee maker did not work. The area was horrible and not safe.They in listing that there was a hot tub but it did not exist. All i got was a sorry this is out of our control. He should have offered to give us money back. I will be filling a complaint!! Do not say here!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Amy T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

It was overall clean and worked fine for our needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie O.

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

Pleasant stay

We were here for two nights. Quiet neighborhood and close enough to downtown for dining and shopping. Comfy furniture. If you are looking for a quiet relaxing place to stay this is it. Communication with owner is excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Erin H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Convenient for an overnight stay

The host was great. Very communicative on welcoming us and providing important information before our arrival. The house is comfortable and has the basic necessities for a rental. It is older and there is definitely some wear and tear. For a place to sleep and shower on a busy trip to Raleigh it was just what we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ivie S.

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

super convenient location and lovely neighborhood

some friends and i went to Raleigh to see some music for the evening, the house is a 5 to 10 minute drive to downtown & super cozy and conveniently located to many stores and restaurants as well! we all enjoyed our stay in Rodney’s clean and cozy home! thank you so much again for the amazing customer service and all your help!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zebulun E.

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

Great location in Raleigh

Older home that’s has been restored. Very close to Red Hat Amphitheater and a short drive to the Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek. I came into town, with my furry side kick, for two nights to see Gary Clark Jr and Dave Matthews Band. Great communication from host. He checked in to make sure everything was okay during my stay. There was a fenced in yard to let my lil’ girl run, and throw frisbee. Quiet neighborhood and nice neighbors. I really enjoyed my stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

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

In Raleigh for a concert

We came and stayed 2 nights. The home was very comfortable. It was our family of 4 & our dog and the accomodations were perfect. The fenced in & shady back yard was great when traveling with a pet. The host was friendly, kind, and provided timely and helpful instructions. Checking in and out was easy. We would absolutely return given the chance!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Rebecca F.

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

Very disappointed first VRBO stag

We reserved for 8 guests, because it said 3 bedrooms with queen bed and living room had a queen bed. Turns out living room they wanted you to sleep on uncomfortable airmatress. We rented a b&b, not a campsite. Only had 5 towels for 8 guests so we had to buy some at Wal-Mart. 2 guest decided to rent a motel because airmatress is not ideal for older adults. So this all costed our party more money. 1st night found giant roaches in bedrooms and kitchen. No hot tub and playground like advertised. Dog could run in fenced back yard, because gate didn"t close completely and there were big tree limbs down all over the back yard. Grass really needed mowed and bushes were very overgrown all around the house. The patio they have for 8 people to enjoy is a concrete slab with 2 outdoor chairs, no room for anything else. Kitchen table seets only 4. Couch and love seat we badly stained and disgusting. Hand rail going up on the porch is broken and falling apart. 1 bedroom door handle was broken off, so every time you shut door, it w9uld pull right off. 2 guest wouldnt stay after 1st night finding the roach bugs. The other 4 of us had to stay, because we were so busy we didnt have time to find another place to stay. I messaged the host, but his only reply was take out trash, put towels in bathtub, wash dishes, and lock the doors when we leave. If we used the key from lock box put it back or there will be $100 charge. He never gave us a code to get the key.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Britnie F. C.

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

Close and Chill

The house is in a very chill neighborhood about six minutes from Dorothea Dix Park. The host checked on me and was very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Janice R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Needs repair work

The photos do not show the lack of maintenance-broken drawers, blind in kitchen. Someone had taken most of the bed pillows and although the owner tried to get us replacements it wasn’t in time for our stay. Location was great and a short Uber to downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cody W.

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

Great Stay

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Wish the fees were more clear at the beginning. By the time we incurrred the additional insurance expense and a pet fee, our total stay increase $160. Overall the host and location were solid and would love to stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex T.

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

Short stay to take care of appointment in local area

There was a shooting winthin a few minutes of checking in, within a quarter mile of the house. Aside from that, everything was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy M., Baltimore, Maryland

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

Great little place

Place was perfect for our trip. Direct shot into downtown Raleigh and the convention center. Host was very responsive and checked in with us during our stay. If my travels take me back to Raleigh will be staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Kimberly V.

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

Great Place

Had everything we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly W.

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

I came down to go house hunting

The stay was comfortable and the home was lovely. The owners were there on the phone immediately if I had any questions and were very kind.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Rodney Johnson

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🌟 Meet Rodney, Your Enthusiastic Host! 🌟

Hello, wonderful guests! I'm Rodney, and I'm not just a host — I'm a firm believer in the magic of creating unforgettable experiences for each and every visitor.

🏡 Home is where the Heart is: As someone who cherishes the warmth and comfort of a home, I've cultivated a space that goes beyond mere accommodation. My place is a haven, carefully curated to offer a genuine taste of local living, complete with all the comforts you deserve.

🤝 Connecting Cultures: Hosting, for me, is not just about providing a room; it's about fostering connections. Meeting people from different walks of life, hearing their stories, and sharing mine is an absolute joy. Every guest is a new chapter in the story of my home.

🌍 A Global Perspective: Having traveled extensively, I understand the transformative power of a welcoming space. Whether you're a solo adventurer, a couple seeking a romantic getaway, or a family making memories, my home opens its doors to all.

🛌 Serene Spaces & Thoughtful Touches: Hosting isn't just a responsibility; it's a passion. I take pride in creating serene spaces that rejuvenate weary travelers. From plush bedding to carefully chosen decor, every element is chosen with your comfort in mind.

📍 Local Expertise: As a proud resident of Raleigh, I'm not just your host; I'm your local guide. Let me share the hidden gems, the best eateries, and the must-visit spots that will make your stay truly special.

🤗 Hospitality with Heart: Hosting, to me, is an art of hospitality. It's about going above and beyond to ensure your stay is not just good but extraordinary. I'm here to make your time in Raleigh memorable for all the right reasons.

Welcome to more than just a stay — welcome to an experience crafted with love. I can't wait to host you and be a part of your journey.

Cheers to creating beautiful memories together! 🌈✨

Why they chose this property

In the heart of Raleigh this place holds a special place in my heart for several reasons. Here's why I cherish this neighborhood:

🌳 Quaint Charm: The tree-lined streets and the overall tranquility give the neighborhood a charming, residential feel. It's a peaceful oasis within the vibrancy of Raleigh.

🍽️ Diverse Culinary Scene: I adore the diverse range of culinary delights within a stone's throw. From cozy cafes to hidden gems serving up local flavors, there's always a new culinary adventure waiting to unfold.

🌆 Proximity to Downtown: The convenience of being close to downtown Raleigh is unbeatable. It allows for easy access to the city's cultural events, entertainment, and vibrant nightlife, offering the best of both worlds.

🚴‍♂️ Active Lifestyle: The neighborhood's walkability and access to parks make it ideal for an active lifestyle. Whether it's a morning jog, an evening stroll, or biking through scenic routes, staying active is effortless.

🏡 Community Vibe: There's a strong sense of community on Layden St. Neighbors who know each other by name, community events, and a shared pride in the neighborhood create a welcoming atmosphere that feels like home.

🛍️ Local Boutiques: The presence of local boutiques and shops adds character to the neighborhood. Exploring these unique spots, discovering handmade treasures, and supporting local businesses are some of my favorite pastimes.

🌇 Sunset Views: The picturesque sunset views from Layden St are something I look forward to daily. It's the perfect way to wind down, appreciating the beauty that surrounds this special corner of Raleigh.

In essence, this home is more than an address; it's a community, a lifestyle, and a place that feels like home. The blend of convenience, character, and community spirit is what makes it uniquely lovable.

What makes this property unique

Beautiful, quiet neighborhood with a huge backyard.


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