Raleigh, North Carolina
All visitors to Raleigh will be thrilled with the convenience of this locale -- 15 minutes to RDU Airport, RTP, PNC Arena, North Hills, Downtown Raleigh, North Carolina State University (NCSU), the Capitol, and much, much more.
The guest house can sleep up to 6. A double in one bedroom and twins in the other, as well as a double futon located in the common area, can be supplemented with a queen and two twin air mattresses, for those who prefer to sleep alone.
Great for couples on a weekend get-a-way, visiting family in Raleigh and the Greater Triangle, and this is a business traveler's dream come true and can very comfortably manage individuals or a small crew. Super low weekday rates ensure your visit to Raleigh doesn't break the budget! Sunday thru Thursday book for 1 night or more! Weekly (7 days) and monthly (30 days) discounts applied automatically.
Recreational opportunities abound: At the house we have a 1950's style regulation ping-pong table, Pro Kadima paddles and soft tip darts. Our communal pool has lanes for the serious swimmer and a splash pad for our youngest! Walk/bike the 3.5 miles of award-winning trails to the NC Museum of Art, explore Raleigh's Capital Area Greenway, enjoy our neighborhood pool (June 1 to Sept. 15).
Close by are NCSU, UNC, & Duke -- and all of their sports venues!
Clean, well-behaved dogs (please see paragraph 10 of my rental agreement for more information) accepted on a case by case basis. Playpen and crate available as well as the ability to confine the animals to the kitchen, or fenced 20' x 16' concrete patio. This safe walkable, upscale neighborhood that has easy, close access to the Capitol Greenway trails make this the perfect get-a-way with your furry friend(s).
Wherever you are from, "Welcome to Raleigh, y'all!"
This 2 bedroom, one bath bungalow, is a nearly original example of mid-Century modern architecture nestled in the heart of Raleigh, built-in 1953.
Ridgewood is a safe walkable neighborhood and boasts convenient shopping at nearby Ridgewood Shopping Center( a short walking distance (.03 of a mile) Whole Foods Market and Walgreens Drug Store).
The neighborhood connects in several directions to the magnificent Capital Area Greenway trails. To the west, the trails lead to the North Carolina Museum of Art (with its own nationally recognized 3.5-mile award-winning trail system with amazing sculpture along the trail). From that trailhead, you may go north to Lake Boone Trail and Crabtree Mall. Heading east you can safely ride a bicycle to downtown
Raleigh, and beyond.
Please feel free to bring your road bikes, ATB, and mountain bikes, this area is a paradise for avid bicyclists. We have a professional bicycle repair rack and a full complement of professional bicycle tools available if needed.
In the spring, your senses will be delighted by an array of blooming trees and beautiful flowers, including Dogwoods. The fall brings a dazzling explosion of color during leaf change.
This is a quiet, restful spot beloved by those seeking quiet repose. It is great for deep meditation, or concentration on work, or other projects. Some of my past guests have studied for the Bar Exam and GRE, in the weeks prior to the examinations.
Historical Data -- Originally, the B. Richard Jackson House, a/k/a the Carrier Weather Maker National Prize-winning House, the house was built in 1953 by Eduardo Catalano and his colleague, also from Argentina, Horacio Caminos (both of whom were in residence at the NCSU School of Design).
They applied for and received a $5000 prize from Carrier for this design in 1953. In fact, Caminos was able to bring his family from Europe as a result of the Carrier grant. This home was built to showcase and demonstrate the value and affordability of air conditioning in the moderate price range.
The magazine "Living For Young Homemakers" selected this home for its April 1954 issue. It was also featured in the Raleigh News and Observer on January 30, 1954.
The Architect: Eduardo Catalano formerly taught at the Architectural Association in London until 1951. It was then that he was recruited as a Professor of Architecture by Henry Kamphoefner for the NCSU School of Design and moved to Raleigh. Although their tenure at NCSU was short-lived Catalano built two houses in Raleigh. His residence has since been demolished due to the neglect of later owners. Mine remains a rare example of the MCM bungalow.
In 1996 Catalano and Caminos moved together to Boston and taught at MIT until his retirement in 1977.
Buildings designed by Catalano include the US embassies in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the Julliard School of Music at New York City's Lincoln Center, and the Stratton Student Center at MIT in Cambridge MA.
All around pleasant experience with the property and host. Would definitely stay at any property she was hosting.
It was our 1st time in Raleigh and couldn't have been more pleased with our location. We were close to shopping, restaurants and downtown. We enjoyed activities such as Ann and Jim Goodnight Museum Park (both indoor & outdoor art exhibits), The Drive Shack, Raleigh Market and concert at the Red Hat Amphitheater. Some of the restaurants we would recommend is Lilly's pizza, Cape Fear Restaurant, The Peddler Steak House, City BBQ (Kildaire Farm Rd, Cary), and LA Farm Bakery (NW Cary Pkwy, Cary). Thank you Ellen for being a great host. We really enjoyed the amount of indoor and outdoor space we had to spread out when we wanted to. We had everything we needed & more. The ping pong table brought back some good childhood memories for me & now my daughters say we need one. ❤️
This was an opportunity to experience a home designed by the internationally known architect, Eduardo Catalano. His innovative ideas were incorporated into this design, which was quite a departure from the typical dwelling of its time.
Great location!! Quiet neighborhood. Host was very accommodating and let us check in a little early, which we really appreciated!
We stayed here with our dog over a weekend when attending my son's graduation from NC State. The house had everything we needed and is located in a wonderful, quite neighborhood, yet was a short drive to everything, including the University and great restaurants. Ellen was very accommodating, even supplying us with pancake mix, eggs and bacon for breakfast. We will definitely be back!!
Overall, I cannot recommend the property highly enough. Everything as described, and more. We had eggs, bacon, pancake mix and coffee fixin's provided. The TV with ROKU allowed us to watch anything we wanted when we were there. Indoor and outdoor spaces were thoughtfully appointed, and the location could not be beaten: quiet neighborhood but absolutely close to everything. There was tons of info about the area provided. This is a MUST STAY with a great host/steward of the historic house and certified natural habitat surrounding it.
This property worked out very well. It was exactly as advertised and had everything we needed. The location was great also - close the highway, Whole Foods and a number of great walking trails.
Ellen is a fabulous host! She accommodated our needs and made us feel right at home. The location was central to.our needs. Easy to get where we needed quickly. Thank you so much for a stress free stay! Best Wishes, Michele
The house was everything I could hope for and in a fantastic neighborhood. Ellen was a very gracious and accommodating host.
My friends and I appreciated the wonderfully 50s design to the house. The host was proactive about communication. Lots of signs explaining all the things. We would stay again