A Family Reunion House Rental in North Carolina, Near Raleigh
Families coming together for a reunion can stay under one roof at Sunset Grove in Wake Forest, North Carolina. Both homes in the building book together as a single house for up to 13 guests, with seven bedrooms, two kitchens and two living rooms.
- SleepsUp to 13 guests
- Bedrooms7, with nine beds
- Baths4 full and 2 half
- Kitchens2, each with a dining area
- Rooftop deckPrivate, through Julianne
A family reunion location in North Carolina near RDU and Raleigh
Wake Forest sits north of Raleigh, about 30 minutes by car from both RDU Airport and downtown Raleigh. That keeps the trip simple for relatives who fly in and for those who drive. Downtown Wake Forest, with its restaurants and coffee, is about five minutes from the house.
Wegmans is directly across the street from the house, which sits in the Grove 98 neighborhood, so groceries for the whole family are a short walk away. Several cafes, Torchy's Tacos and CAVA are within a mile on foot.
Parks, restaurants and everyday essentials such as a pharmacy and urgent care are listed with directions on our things to do near the house page.
The seven bedrooms, room by room
Nine beds across seven bedrooms sleep up to 13. No bedroom is at ground level: Tessa's three bedrooms are one flight up and Julianne's four are three flights up. Each home has two full baths on its bedroom floor, one of them inside the king suite, plus a half bath.
| Room | Beds | Floor and stairs | Bathroom |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tessa king suite | 1 king | Floor 2, one flight up | Its own full bath |
| Tessa queen room | 1 queen | Floor 2, one flight up | Shares the second full bath |
| Tessa twin room | 2 twin XL | Floor 2, one flight up | Shares the second full bath |
| Julianne king suite | 1 king | Floor 4, three flights up | Its own full bath |
| Julianne queen room | 1 queen | Floor 4, three flights up | Shares the second full bath |
| Julianne twin room | 2 twin XL | Floor 4, three flights up | Shares the second full bath |
| Julianne daybed room | 1 double daybed and a desk for two | Floor 4, three flights up | Shares the second full bath |
Book the whole house to reserve all seven bedrooms in one booking.
Two kitchens and two dining areas
Both homes have a full kitchen, stocked with pots, pans and seasonings, and a dining area. Julianne's table seats 6 and Tessa's seats 4, with 5 and 3 more seats at their islands. That makes 10 seats at the tables and 18 with the islands, and two meals can be cooked at once.
Tessa's kitchen is on the first floor and Julianne's on the third, a few steps apart through the side-by-side front doors. For a full look at how the two homes fit together, see the vacation rental that sleeps 13 page.
Booking the whole house for a reunion
A reunion books as one reservation for the whole house, which opens 12 months ahead. That gives relatives time to arrange flights and time off once the date is set. Stays run at least three nights when you book more than three weeks out.
Pick the dates
Find them on the whole house calendar.
Finish on Airbnb or Vrbo
The listing opens with your dates already filled in.
Arrive from 4pm
The front doors open with a keypad code, so there is no key to collect.
Inside three weeks of arrival the minimum is two nights, and Airbnb or Vrbo applies the final rule.
Where the family spends time together
Beyond the bedrooms, the family has two living rooms with smart TVs, a private rooftop deck with lounge seating, bar stools at the rail and cornhole, and board games and giant Jenga for evenings inside. Central heat and air run in both homes, and free wifi covers the house.
The kitchen island
White bar stools under pendant lights at Julianne's island, beside the gray cabinets.
Tessa's living room
A navy sofa, a patterned rug and a wall TV with the major streaming apps.
Pack 'n Play and high chair
Both homes keep a Pack 'n Play, a high chair and kids dinnerware for families traveling with a baby.
Before the family arrives
This is lodging for the family on the booking. Inside the homes it is registered guests only, for insurance reasons, so message ahead if relatives who live nearby would like to visit. There are four stories and no elevator, and check-out is by 10am.
- Quiet hours: 10pm to 8am in both homes.
- Stairs: no bedroom at ground level.
- Children: families are very welcome. We ask that adults keep an eye out, with no running inside or playing on the stairs.
- Smoking: not permitted, of any kind.
- Pets: not preferred, so please ask before you book.
Families on their stay
"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...."
"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."
"I rented this place for my family to stay when the visited from out of state- it was clean, and very very nice, just like the pictures- the roof top was nice. I would definitely rent this again- the owner provided excellent feedback and follow up. The condo has 3-levels including the roof..."
Questions families ask about the house
What is a good family reunion house rental in North Carolina?
Consider Sunset Grove, a single house in Wake Forest for up to 13 family members, with seven bedrooms, 4 full and 2 half baths, two full kitchens and two living rooms. RDU Airport is about 30 minutes away.
How many beds are there for the family?
Nine beds for up to 13 people: a king, a queen and two twin XL beds in each home, plus a double daybed in Julianne's fourth bedroom.
Which home has the fewest stairs?
Tessa, the lower home. Its bedrooms are one flight up. Neither home has an elevator or a ground-floor bedroom, so Tessa is the easier choice for relatives who would rather not climb.
Is there a crib or high chair for a baby?
Yes. Tessa and Julianne each have a Pack 'n Play travel crib, a high chair and kids dinnerware, so a family traveling with a baby can leave that gear at home.
Can relatives arrive at different times?
Yes. Keypad self check-in opens at 4pm, so each car or flight can arrive on its own schedule without a key handoff.
Are there parks near the house?
Yes. Forest Ridge Park on Falls Lake and E. Carroll Joyner Park are both on our things to do near the house page, with directions from the house.
Something we did not cover? Ask Marianna. She replies within 24 hours.
Bring the whole family together
Seven bedrooms, two kitchens and a rooftop deck, booked as one house.