Thanksgiving Near Raleigh, the Whole Family Under One Roof
Wednesday, November 25 to Sunday, November 29, 2026
Thanksgiving week for up to 13, with two full kitchens and a real bed for everyone.
- DatesWednesday, November 25 to Sunday, November 29
- WhereWake Forest, north of Raleigh
- DriveAbout 30 minutes to RDU Airport
- Sleeps13 across 7 bedrooms
- CookingTwo full kitchens
Two kitchens for one big dinner
Thanksgiving is the one week a lot of families get everyone in the same place, and the same house works as a family reunion house rental in North Carolina the rest of the year. The trouble is that most homes do not sleep 13, and whoever hosts ends up with relatives on air mattresses and a line for one bathroom.
And there is room to cook. Two full kitchens with double wall ovens means the turkey goes in one oven and the sides go in the other, and the pots, pans and seasonings are already stocked. Wegmans is directly across the street for the ingredient you forgot.
Two full kitchens and two dining areas, one of each in every home. The turkey goes in one kitchen's double ovens and the sides go in the other's. When dinner is ready, each home has its own dining table, plus stools at the kitchen island.
With two living rooms, the game can be on in one while the conversation stays in the other.
Thanksgiving week, day by day
Check-in is Wednesday from 4pm, and check-out is Sunday by 10am.
Arrive and shop
Do the big grocery run at Wegmans across the street, then get the pies started in one kitchen.
Thanksgiving dinner
Turkey in one kitchen, sides in the other. Then the game on one TV and a nap on the couch in the other living room.
Leftovers and a road trip
On Saturday, NC State plays at North Carolina in Chapel Hill, about 55 minutes away. Kickoff is not posted yet, so check gopack.com. Downtown Wake Forest is five minutes from the door.
- Across the streetWegmans
- 30 minRDU Airport
- 30 minDowntown Raleigh
- 55 minUNC, Chapel Hill
Flying in for the holiday? RDU Airport is about 30 minutes from the front door, and check-in is by keypad, so a late flight is fine.
Good to know for the holiday week
- Wednesday: check in yourself from 4pm with the keypad code.
- Sunday: check out by 10am.
- Nights: 10pm to 8am is quiet time all week.
- Holiday visitors: only registered guests stay in the homes. Ask us before inviting relatives over for dinner.
- Stairs: bedrooms start one flight up in Tessa and three in Julianne, with no elevator. Check-in details are in our FAQs.
Where everyone sleeps
Seven bedrooms, nine beds, and a door to close for every couple. The kids take the twin XL rooms, two to a room. Grandparents go to Tessa, the lower home, where the bedrooms are one flight up instead of three. Two washers and dryers, one per home, keep a long weekend's laundry moving.
| Tessathe lower home | Juliannethe upper home | Sunset Grovethe whole house | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleeps | 6 | 7 | 13 |
| Bedrooms | 3 | 4 | 7 |
| Baths | 2.5 | 2.5 | 5 |
| Floors | 1 and 2 | 3 and 4, plus the roof | All four, plus the roof |
| Rooftop deck | No, a balcony | Yes | Yes |
| Books out | 3 months | 3 months | 12 months |
Julianne's queen room
A queen and a large closet with luggage racks, which helps on a longer holiday stay.
Tessa's queen room
A queen, with a door onto the balcony and seating for two for the first coffee of the day.
The twin XL rooms
Two beds in each, one room per home. The cousins will sort it out.
The grocery store is across the street
Wegmans is directly across the street, so the forgotten can of cranberry sauce is a short walk away. Check its holiday hours before you plan the big shop.
Julianne's kitchen has a long island with stools, with enough counter for one person on pies and another on stuffing. Board games and giant Jenga are in the living room for after the dishes.
The two full kitchens are the reason big families book this week. Each has double wall ovens, and the pots, pans and seasonings are already stocked, so Thanksgiving dinner for the family staying in the house is a real meal, not a takeout run.
What holiday families say
"Marianna was an amazing host and the 2 condos were perfect! Every year my family travels and meets in a location for Thanksgiving and we were right at home. The bedrooms were extremely comfortable and spacious. We loved being across the street from a supermarket, and the area was quiet...."
"This was a really nice space and fit everyone perfectly. It was lot already there like pots, pans, and seasonings that definitely helped out with our family! I would definitely recommend!"
"Marianna’s townhouse condo allowed our large family a spacious gathering for food, games, and relaxation together. Evening sunsets were a highlight on the rooftop terrace."
Thanksgiving questions
Is there a Thanksgiving rental near Raleigh that sleeps 13?
Yes. Sunset Grove in Wake Forest sleeps 13 in 7 bedrooms, about 30 minutes from downtown Raleigh.
Can we cook Thanksgiving dinner at the rental?
Yes, and with room to spare. The whole house has two full kitchens with double wall ovens, and the pots, pans and seasonings are already stocked. Wegmans is directly across the street.
Is there a grocery store nearby?
Wegmans is directly across the street. Check its Thanksgiving hours before you plan the shopping.
How far is Sunset Grove from RDU airport?
About 30 minutes by car. Allow more time at weekday rush hour and on game days. Check-in is self-entry by keypad, so a late flight is fine.
Is there a football game that weekend?
NC State plays at North Carolina in Chapel Hill on Saturday, November 28. Chapel Hill is about 55 minutes from the house. Check gopack.com for kickoff.
Is it set up for kids?
Yes. There is a Pack 'n Play, a high chair, kids' dinnerware and board games.
What is open in Wake Forest and Raleigh over Thanksgiving weekend?
Holiday hours change from place to place, so check with each one before you go. Our Things To Do page lists restaurants, coffee, parks and shops with minutes from the front door. Anything else, ask us.
Got a holiday question we missed? Send it to Marianna. She answers within 24 hours.
More big weekends this fall
Everyone home for Thanksgiving
Four nights, two kitchens, and Wegmans across the street.