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Our Story

The family behind Sunset Grove

Sunset Grove is family owned and family run. Roman and Marianna are part of that family. This page is about who we are, how we host, and why groups keep coming back.

Roman and Marianna standing close on a wooden pier in winter jackets, a calm lake and tree line behind them
Roman and Marianna, part of the family behind Sunset Grove.
How It Started

One building, built for staying together

Sunset Grove opened its doors in the spring of 2024, a four-story property in Wake Forest with two complete homes and a rooftop deck overlooking the town. Stand up there at golden hour, and the name makes perfect sense.

The idea was simple. Large groups visiting Wake Forest had very few options for staying together. A hotel can split a family across six rooms and a hallway. Sunset Grove sleeps up to thirteen guests under one roof, each in a real bed.

Since then, 227 groups have stayed here for Thanksgiving gatherings, family reunions, work retreats, wedding weekends, and tournament travel. Eight out of ten guests come from out of state, and many return the following year.

227groups hosted, as of October 2026
96%five-star reviews across Airbnb and Vrbo
5.0rating on Sunset Grove
3Guest Favorite listings
How We Host

Who takes care of you

Marianna, Sunset Grove's host, smiling in a navy button-down shirt
Marianna, your host

Marianna is your host. You'll likely hear from her before you arrive, and she'll be your point of contact throughout your stay. Many guests mention her by name in their reviews.

  • Fast answers. Message us on Airbnb or Vrbo and you can expect a quick response before and during your stay. 'Incredibly responsive' is one of the most common themes in our reviews.
  • A hotel-clean reset between every stay. Guests regularly describe the homes as 'spotless' and 'extraordinarily clean.'
  • A local guide waiting for you. You'll find a printed guide at the house with our favorite local recommendations. One guest specifically mentioned how much she loved it.
  • Stocked from the start. Pots, pans, seasonings, coffee, toiletries, and kids' essentials are already there when you arrive.
Living room with three guests seen from the kitchen side, windows along two walls
★★★★★
"Great apartment! Very spacious! Marianna is a great host! Highly recommend it!"
Thomas · Julianne, the upper home · August 2026
The Homes

Three listings, one address

Tessa is the lower home and sleeps 6. Julianne is the upper home and sleeps 7. Book both together as Sunset Grove and sleep up to 13 under one roof. Three listings, one address, and an option for every group size.

Wide view of the living and dining area with the mural wall, round table and blue sectional
The lower home

Tessa

Sleeps 6 · 3 bedrooms · 2.5 baths
★4.94 · 49 reviews · Guest Favorite

The lower home, with the fewest stairs.

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Living room seen from the stair side with the fireplace wall at the left
The upper home

Julianne

Sleeps 7 · 4 bedrooms · 2.5 baths
★4.93 · 59 reviews · Guest Favorite

The upper home, with the stairs up to the rooftop deck.

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Best for larger groups Woman seated on a bar stool at a rooftop rail looking out over a town at dusk
The whole house

Sunset Grove

Sleeps 13 · 7 bedrooms · 5 baths
★5.0 · 28 reviews · Guest Favorite

Both homes, one booking. Seven bedrooms for up to 13 guests.

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Woman at the rooftop rail with a glass, the sunlit shopping center below

Come watch the sunset from the roof

Pick your dates and number of guests. We'll show you which homes are available.

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