Title: 523 B - Downtown Apartment Historic Hotel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # 523 B - Downtown Apartment Historic Hotel ## Photo gallery for 523 B - Downtown Apartment Historic Hotel ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - 523 B - Downtown Apartment Historic Hotel (Fuquay-Varina)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74280000/74276900/74276847/3f65255f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - 523 B - Downtown Apartment Historic Hotel (Fuquay-Varina)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74280000/74276900/74276847/240fa21c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets - 523 B - Downtown Apartment Historic Hotel (Fuquay-Varina)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74280000/74276900/74276847/3ee506ac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets - 523 B - Downtown Apartment Historic Hotel (Fuquay-Varina)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74280000/74276900/74276847/00fb1238.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - 523 B - Downtown Apartment Historic Hotel (Fuquay-Varina)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74280000/74276900/74276847/b153bbe3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In the heart of downtown Fuquay, Aviator's two-bedroom apartment offers a vibrant retreat above the Aviator SmokeHouse BBQ restaurant. With live music and nightlife nearby, this apartment is perfect for those who crave action - but be aware that it can get noisy on weekends. The full kitchen comes equipped with essentials like pots & pans and cutlery. ## Reviews 8.8 Excellent ### Entire apartment 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### 523 B - Downtown Apartment Historic Hotel Downtown Varina - Owed and operated by our brewery. Next to bars, restaurants, and nightlife! Will be noisy on the weekends with live music! IF YOU NEED IT QUIET THIS IS NOT THE PLACE FOR YOU. This is near 2 restaurants and a bar. Historic hotel building in downtown Fuquay. Two bedroom apartment above Aviator SmokeHouse BBQ restaurant with queen bed, and 2 twin beds. Full kitchen with refrigerator, stove, coffee maker, toaster, pots & pans, plates, cutlery, etc. Aviator SmokeHouse BBQ Restaurant, Avaitor TapHouse Bar and shops within steps from the front door. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 23 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - In the city centre ### Things to do - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - 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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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 ## About the area Located in Fuquay-Varina, this apartment is in the city centre. Historic Yates Mill County Park and Garner Veterans’ Memorial are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Halle Cultural Arts Center and Juniper Level Botanic Garden. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours. [Visit our Fuquay-Varina travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Fuquay-Varina.dx180649) [View more Apartments in Fuquay-Varina](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Fuquay-Varina-Apartments.d180649-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C35.59306%2C-78.79382&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=YNEyzccrNmf2lat6FKcPjZ60Htw=) Fuquay-Varina, NC ### What's nearby - ![0_65015416](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066157/45ee3cc8-1e93-4b22-ac70-219ecf1127fe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) North Carolina State University 27 min drive \- 19.4 miles - Aviator Tap House 1 min walk \- 0.0 miles - Ashley's Art Gallery 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Museums of Fuquay-Varina 16 min walk \- 0.9 miles - Fuquay Mineral Spring Park 2 min drive \- 0.8 miles ### Getting around - Cary Station 25 min drive - Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) 33 min drive ### Restaurants - Aviator Restaurant and Brewery 4 min walk - My Way Tavern Fuquay 2 min drive - Panera Bread 20 min walk - Biscuitville 15 min walk - El Lobo 3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is 523 B - Downtown Apartment Historic Hotel pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at 523 B - Downtown Apartment Historic Hotel? ### What time is check-out at 523 B - Downtown Apartment Historic Hotel? ### Where is 523 B - Downtown Apartment Historic Hotel located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## 523 B - Downtown Apartment Historic Hotel Reviews ## Reviews ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 14 8 - Good 7 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 1 ### 8.4 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 4.8 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Brian 8 Dec 2025 We love the town. The apartments are old and have a unique charm. They could use some refreshing and upkeep. We have used this spot quite often cause they are pet friendly. We will be back. ##### Brian Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Donna E. 28 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Convenient Charm Comfortable amenities and great location for visiting family. ##### Donna E. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 15 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Short getaway Very clean and great location...can't wait to revisit ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### walker001195 22 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fuquay vacation The apartment was perfect. Fuquay is a great place with multiple restaurants within walking distance. ##### walker001195 Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sheila M., Charlotte, NC 24 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Love the old building and the location. Charming and comfortable. As advertised not for those who want quiet but was never too loud for us. Owner was very responsive to any issues or questions we had. Will definitely stay there again. ##### Sheila M. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nick R. 8 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great apartment in a great downtown area We had a great stay here at the Aviator apartments. Being in this small clean downtown area was perfect. Wish we had more time to explore and hangout more in the area, we were there for the Dreamville festival. Thank you Will Come back again ##### Nick R. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matt W. 2 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Location! We enjoyed our stay here! We also ate at the smokehouse, which was delicious. I committed a snafu while I was here, and the management was able to accommodate my mistake which was very nice. It is a loud/busy area, but if you know your children are heavy sleepers like mine they are not bothered. If we make it back this way we would stay here again! ##### Matt W. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Elizabeth K. 20 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### April in Fuquay- Varina The property was as outlined in the description. Location was convenient. There was music Friday and Saturday from local establishments that could be heard. But other evenings were very quiet. We would stay again. ##### Elizabeth K. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Dave O. 22 Feb 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Thanksgiving Break Great location and nice small walkable downtown area right outside the door. Great microbrew selections all around. Our only complaint was the fact that the sink drain was having issues releasing some smells that we seemed unable to fix. I’m sure the owners have fixed this by now as they were very attentive to our communications. Thanks ##### Dave O. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Sandra F. 23 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Aviator Apartments Location was perfect. Clean. Closet door was broken off. Upper cabinet trim had a broken piece. Broken glass on hallway door. Should be repaired before someone gets hurt. We did enjoy our stay, and will stay, again! ##### Sandra F. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Brian 11 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication Dog friendly and lots of dining options and beer. ##### Brian Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Terry Ann G. 16 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute spot central to everything! Had a great stay out host is responsive will come back to visit thanks for our gift! ##### Terry Ann G. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jesse R. 15 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location There was plenty of things to do on this little street. Also shopping centers and gym near by. ##### Jesse R. Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chad G. 24 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Flying High! My family had a great stay for the weekend. They enjoyed spending time in the late evening enjoying the local entertainment and local beers. ##### Chad G. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ryan D. 19 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good Good ##### Ryan D. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jack E. 22 Jan 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness #### comfortable just as expected ##### Jack E. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan N. 19 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best spot in town I came in town to visit my daughter and her family but didn’t want to inconvenience their household. My father came with and we just loved this place! We are at 1 of the Aviator places daily and the outside ambiance is so fabulous day or evening! Never had an issue sleeping with noise! Parking was busy but always got lucky and found a spot! We loved all the local places and the Mediterranean place was delicious! The trains that came through were so fun and you could see them put the window at various times! I will def stay here again it was the perfect location with so many options! Ps Aviators has the BEST wings and I live in Buffalo NY! ##### Susan N. Stayed 4 nights in May 2023 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Tammy 22 May 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication We arrived 1030pm the door window was crack, the bathtub shower was filled with mold. Marc the owner told me twice he would refund me due to the contain of the apartment he said his cleaners disappointment him. At 11pm we left the keys in the room and contacted mark. Please provide full refund may 9-12 ! I have pictures of the until. My daughters were in for graduation and Mother’s Day. We ended up putting them in a hotel. ##### Tammy Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sheila M., Charlotte, NC 27 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cool vibe, great location! We really enjoyed our stay in the apartment and the historic building’s loft-style feel with the old floors, brick walls, etc.. The location was perfect for enjoying the restaurants, bars and small shops in the historic Varina area. Mark was a gracious host, and quick with the communications. As we were there for Thanksgiving, I really appreciated the quality of the kitchen cookware, as I ended up cooking a 20 lb turkey for the family, so the full sized refrigerator and oven were great! As advertised, there is some bar and train noise late at night, but we were prepared and slept well in the comfortable queen sized bed. The beer in the fridge was a nice touch. Will definitely stay there again! ##### Sheila M. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Diana R., Sunrise 31 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location and spacious Place was easy to find. Nice apartment like home. Clean and neat. We really enjoyed our stay. ##### Diana R. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022 ### 4/10 Poor #### Mary L. 17 Jul 2022 Liked: Check-in, communication, location Disliked: Cleanliness #### Potential The property owner was accurate in the description of noise, but that was not really a problem He responded quickly to requests for wifi assistance. The problem: The claim that this apartment is professionally cleaned. The apartment was musty, the walls & appliances dirty; the bathtub was so stained that I didn’t take a shower while there. I there was dust on all the furniture & the kitchen was sparsely supplied with pans. However, I decided not to cook because I didn’t want to touch anything. Even the towels were barely folded! I lived in an old house for many years so I know some things are unavoidable, but this was a matter of cleanliness. Even an old home can be clean, After staying there for three night, I was sick from the poor air quality. I strongly suggest you get a new cleaning service. ##### Mary L. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kandice N. 10 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great! Very clean and great property. Host was wonderful and very accommodating. ##### Kandice N. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022 ### 6/10 Okay #### Clara B. 20 Dec 2024 ##### Clara B. Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 ---