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The Cary Cottage 1 BR 1 BA Private Sleeps 4 - Downtown Cary, Eat Drink Play Shop

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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 480 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Cary, NC
  • Cary Towne Center
    5 min drive
  • MC Restaurant
    3 min walk
  • Cary Station
    8 min walk
  • Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    18 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Cary Cottage 1 BR 1 BA Private Sleeps 4 - Downtown Cary, Eat Drink Play Shop

Our cottage is in beautiful downtown Cary with easy access to restaurants, shops, cultural center, theater, parks and much more. It is a one bedroom, one bath (1-4 guests), cottage with large kitchen, living area, deck, and convenient at-the-door parking (the upstairs is used by the owners for storage). It is a bright, open floor plan with 10 foot ceilings. Kitchen is well designed with modern appliances. This is a detached home (864 square feet on lower level) in a safe, quiet, and private compound that includes two other homes. Owner lives on premises. Conveniences include widescreen TV, Direct TV, Blu-ray DVD player, high-speed internet/WiFi, computer/reading desk, additional pull-out bed, and new washer/dryer. Our cottage is conveniently located and is just a few miles from NCSU Carter-Finley Stadium, NC State Fairgrounds, PNC Arena, RTP, RDU Airport, SAS Institute and is perfect for a work or leisure stay in our town.

Linens and towels, hair dryer, ironing board and iron, are furnished. The kitchen is stocked with essentials and features a Keurig coffee maker, a standard coffee maker, blender, toaster, microwave, pots and pans, and flatware. It even includes a basic supply of cooking herbs and spices and olive oil.

We are close to:
Downtown Cary -- 2 blocks
The Mayton Inn -- 1 1/2 blocks
Cary Arts Center -- 2 blocks
Cary Library -- 2 blocks
The Matthews House -- 4 blocks
Heater Park -- 2 blocks
Cary Theater -- 4 blocks
Cary Town Center Mall -- 1.5 miles
SAS Institute -- 3 miles
PNC Arena -- 3.5 miles
Carter-Finley Stadium -- 3.5 miles
NC State Fairgrounds -- 3.5 miles
RDU Airport -- 6.5 miles
Downtown Raleigh -- 11 miles (with easy access from the cottage)
Downtown Chapel Hill -- 23 miles (easy access from the cottage via I-40
This vacation home's walkable location gets good marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Cary Arts Center. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a kitchen and a patio in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and patio
  • 8 minutes by car from North Carolina State Fairgrounds and 8 minutes from North Carolina State University
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Carl and Louise Gilfillan

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Cycling on site
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Cycling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 864 sq ft (80 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Cottage Private Sleeps 4 Heart Eat Drink Play Shop House
Cottage Private Sleeps 4 Heart Eat Drink Play Shop House
Cottage Private Sleeps 4 Heart Eat Drink Play Shop House
Cottage Private Sleeps 4 Heart Eat Drink Play Shop

The Cary Cottage 1 BR 1 BA Private Sleeps 4 - Downtown Cary, Eat Drink Play Shop Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 160 out of 163 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 163 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 163 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 163 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 163 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Virginia B., Minneapolis Minnesota

Liked: Cleanliness
December stay
We stay at this property every year. We chose it initially because of the location. Close to our daughter and downtown Cary. We continue to come because of that, but also because the property is well kept up and clean. Its perfect for us. Big enough for us to have our daughter and her girls in for breakfast, and just right for my husband and me to be alone.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family time stay
This property was clean, attractive, comfortable and convenient to family and friends in Cary. Enjoyed the proximity to the new park, restaurants and other shops. We’ll be rebooking on our next trip, if the house is available again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

TIM M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super Cute Cottage In Town
In town for a wedding, my sister got the big house and my wife and I stayed in the cottage next to it. It worked out perfectly!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Wonderful !
Perfect location. Easy walk to the nearby park, restaurants, shops & bakery. The owners were great! Beautiful property! The rental is well stocked. We had everything we needed for a week long stay. Comfy bed. Would love to stay here again if we're in the area :)
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin J., North Evans NY

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful cottage in a central location.
The cottage was perfect. It provided privacy along with a central location for activities in the area. I would highly recommend staying at this property. KJ
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic!
Great home, fantastic location, super nice owners!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful cottage and hosts. Great location.
Great spot to stay in Cary. Safe and quiet area. Very walkable. The cottage was clean and had everything we needed and then some. Comfortable bed. Close to the Mayton Inn, city park, restaurants and breweries. Great owners! Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jillian Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything we were promised, and more!
Lovely quaint property, located very close to Downtown Cary Park! We were allowed check-in an hour early, and the space contained every amenity we could think of. This trip was meant to be budget friendly so the cooking utensils were very much appreciated. If we return to NC this is our ideal rental :)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!
My 79 year old mother stayed here for 4 nights and thought it was absolutely perfect! Clean and comfortable and the location was wonderful. Easy for her to walk to Downtown Cary Park. She says she will be staying here for all her visits from now on!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Delightful
Best home away from home ever. The cottage was a hidden treasure. The owner made sure we were comfortable. It was so interesting to meet the owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Our stay at the cottage was excellent. Situated in a clean, quiet neighborhood in downtown Cary. It’s an easy walk over to the Cary Downtown Park and convenient to any destination around the Triangle. Clean and well appointed, you can book your stay with confidence.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn R.

Liked: Cleanliness
We love staying here!
This is the second time my teenage son and I have stayed at the cottage while visiting the area. Everything is as described. We enjoy walking into downtown for shopping and dining. It is a quick drive to visit Duke and UNC (college visits). We are a little sad we might not be back next year but will definitely be back another time Maybe my husband and I will snow bird there for an extended stay sometime. Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommend the Cary Cottage
We were very happy with our stay at the Cary Cottage. Louise & Carl are wonderful hosts. The cottage is just as described, nestled in Downtown Cary. The new Cary City Park and library are just around the corner. The area is walkable with lots of shops and restaurants around. The cottage feels cozy and has more amenities than we could avail ourselves to. We enjoyed watching some Netflix and thumbed through the wide range of DVDs in the entertainment center. The kitchen is well appointed with pots, pans, a crockpot and a wide variety of spices. Louise & Carl even have their own cookbook to inspire your cooking. The grill is just outside on the patio. The cottage was spotless and organized. The owners live on the property and Louise stopped by with a warm welcome and offer to share information about the house and the surrounding area. We plan to stay here again on future trips to the Raleigh area.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dewayne R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cary residence
Great location, easy walk to downtown.
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Visiting our daughter
Louise and Carl’s cottage was perfect in every way! We were able to easily visit with our daughter living nearby as well as walk to restaurants and coffee shops. The cottage was warm and cozy given the unseasonably cold temps and the kitchen was fully equipped for all needs. Thank you for the coffee, half & half and gift basket. We loved all the reading material and maps of Cary and surrounding areas. We definitely will come back! Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and quiet
Exactly as stated in description. Owner came over and introduced herself shortly after we moved in. Great customer service as we had a minor problem with the TV. It was handled immediately by owners. Looking forward to coming back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly Recommend!
We loved staying at The Cary Cottage! It was very comfortable, had everything we needed, and is in a great location, easily walkable to downtown Cary. The hosts are responsive and the communication regarding our stay was good.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria M., Marietta, Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness
Short Getaway
We came to visit family in the area. The place was very nice and well stocked for our stay. The owner was there to meet us at checkin. Wifi and streaming service for the kids while we were in and the new park just opened down the street. Will definitely come again. Thank you for sharing your cottage with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Cottage
Very nice cottage with good amenities, great location and a comfortable bed. Nice kitchen! Hosts were very helpful. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home!
The pictures do not do this place justice. The hosts know what to provide for a very comfortable stay. The cottage is within walking distance to some neat shops and places to eat. We would definitely go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karin O., Venice, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Cary Cottage
Enjoyed our second stay at the cottsge
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

April A., Cary, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
The Cary Cottage
The Cottage was perfect! Quiet area. Very clean. Carl and Louise very hospitable and response time is quick. Very close to great eateries and breweries.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cary Cottage models what a welcoming elegant BnB can be. All of the welcoming touches - especially regarding coffee, snacks, personally created cookbook, cleanliness feel like coming home to a favorite relatives place. In addition the neighborhood’s trees and walkability add to its appeal. Many local restaurants are nearby. ( I recommend Pro’s Epicurean.) Parking is so convenient as well. A Top notchy are place to stay! We hope to return
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judith G., Elma, New York

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovin' the Cary Cottage
Drove from Buffalo, New York to Cary to visit with family in the area. Louise was there to greet me upon arrival. What a wonderful cottage! It was immaculate and had everything I could need. Great location, also! Just a short walk to downtown Cary and all the wonderful restaurants and shops. Definitely hope to stay at the Cary Cottage, again. Thank you, Carl and Loise!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jake B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and easily accessible cottage
A nice, quiet and roomy cottage in the heart of Cary. The cottage had everything we needed for a nice weekend away.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023