Places to Stay Near Raleigh When Your Group Needs One House
For a group comparing places to stay near Raleigh, Sunset Grove is in Wake Forest, about 30 minutes north of downtown Raleigh by car. It is one building of two complete homes that book together as the whole house for up to 13 guests, with a garage and driveway at each home.
- TownWake Forest, NC
- NeighborhoodGrove 98
- Downtown RaleighAbout 30 minutes
- SleepsUp to 13
- Downtown Wake ForestAbout 5 minutes
Staying in Wake Forest, north of Raleigh
Wake Forest is a town north of Raleigh with its own downtown, and the house sits in Grove 98, a walkable neighborhood of shops and restaurants. Wegmans is directly across the street. Torchy's Tacos, CAVA and a row of cafes are within a mile on foot, and so are a pharmacy, a full gym and walk-in urgent care.
Nearby parks include E. Carroll Joyner Park and Forest Ridge Park on Falls Lake. Our things to do near the house page lists each place with directions. For a stay of several weeks, see corporate housing near Raleigh.
Drive times from the house
Downtown Raleigh, NC State and RDU Airport are each about 30 minutes from the house by car, and weekday rush hour and game days add time. Downtown Wake Forest is about five minutes away. A group staying here should plan on a car for each day that includes Raleigh.
| Where | From the house | Good to know | What is there |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Raleigh | About 30 minutes | Allow more time at weekday rush hour | NC Museum of Natural Sciences and Morgan Street Food Hall |
| NC State University | About 30 minutes | Allow more time on game days | The university and its stadium |
| RDU Airport | About 30 minutes | Keypad check-in from 4pm suits late flights | Flights in and out |
| Downtown Wake Forest | About 5 minutes | The closest downtown | Restaurants and coffee |
Times are by car from the front door.
A private rooftop deck above Julianne
The private rooftop deck sits above Julianne's top floor, with lounge seating, bar stools at the rail and a cornhole set. When the whole house is booked, the deck is for the group alone. It is reached through Julianne: two flights to her living floor, one more to the bedrooms, then the roof.
See the vacation rental that sleeps 13 page for every bedroom and bed in both homes.
How to choose where to stay near Raleigh as a group
Decide on the town first, then the house. Wake Forest suits a group that wants one house with kitchens and parking and is happy to drive into Raleigh for the day. A group that wants to walk to downtown Raleigh sights every day should weigh that daily drive before booking.
Check the drives
Read the drive times above against the group's plans for each day.
Count the beds
Six fit in Tessa, seven in Julianne and 13 in the whole house.
Confirm arrival
Check-in opens at 4pm by keypad, and check-out is by 10am.
Open nights for Tessa, Julianne and the whole house are on the whole house page.
Kitchens, dining and living space
Both homes come with a full kitchen stocked with pots, pans and seasonings, a dining table, a living room with a smart TV, central heat and air, and free wifi. A washer and dryer in each home handles laundry on a trip of more than a few days.
Julianne's dining area
A table for 6 with blue chairs, leading into the kitchen and an island that seats 5 more.
Tessa's dining table
A round table for 4 with blue chairs beside the sofa and the stairs, plus 3 seats at the island.
A bedroom in Tessa
A white upholstered bed, a patterned rug and a standing mirror.
What to know before you book
Both homes follow the same rules. Quiet hours are 10pm to 8am, only guests on the booking stay inside for insurance reasons, and there is no smoking of any kind. Every bedroom is at least one flight up, and the building has no elevator.
- Parking: one garage spot and one driveway spot at each home, plus extra spaces in the guest lot across from the driveway.
- Minimum stay: three nights when booking more than three weeks out, two nights inside three weeks. Airbnb and Vrbo apply the final rule.
- Visitors: check with us first if someone outside the booking needs to come by.
- Stairs: Tessa's bedrooms are one flight up. Julianne's living floor is two flights up and her bedrooms three.
- Pets: not preferred, and decided case by case.
Guests on the Wake Forest location
"Marianna's listing was a great place for my family of 5. beautifully decorated, clean, centrally located next to restaurants and a grocery store. the place showed exactly like the pictures, I would highly recommend Marianna's place!"
"This townhome was beautiful and clean. lots of room for me and my family and very homey after a long day of exploring the area. The linens smelled amazing, too! It also was very quiet and private despite being a townhome. loved the balcony and rooftop options for hanging with the fam ☺️..."
"Gorgeous condo perfectly located. I highly recommend staying here!"
Questions about where to stay near Raleigh
Where should a group stay near Raleigh?
A group that wants one house with kitchens and parking can stay in Wake Forest, north of Raleigh. Sunset Grove there has seven bedrooms for up to 13 guests, two kitchens and a private rooftop deck.
Is Wake Forest close to Raleigh?
Yes. Wake Forest is north of Raleigh, and downtown Raleigh is about 30 minutes from the house by car.
Do we need a car to get around?
For trips into Raleigh, NC State or RDU, yes, and there is room for the cars: a garage spot and a driveway spot per home, plus the guest lot. Groceries, restaurants and cafes near the house are within walking distance.
What is within walking distance of the house?
The house is in Grove 98, and Wegmans is directly across the street. Torchy's Tacos, CAVA, a row of cafes, a full gym and a pharmacy are within about a mile on foot.
Can we see open dates before we book?
Yes. This site shows the open nights and links to the listing with your dates carried over. The whole house opens 12 months out, and each home alone 3 months out.
How does traffic change the drive to Raleigh?
Weekday rush hour and game days add time to the drive into Raleigh and to NC State and RDU. Set arrival and departure times outside those hours when you can.
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Stay north of Raleigh, in Wake Forest
See the open dates for the whole house and book on Airbnb or Vrbo.