Title: The City Cottage, pet friendly, walk to shops, food & NCSU Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 home # The City Cottage, pet friendly, walk to shops, food & NCSU Family-friendly holiday home in Raleigh ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88130000/88121800/88121713/w983h683x21y0-09e2b42f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88130000/88121800/88121713/7ad709a1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88130000/88121800/88121713/ed728e23.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88130000/88121800/88121713/ce112159.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88130000/88121800/88121713/f67c53a2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location University Park is a cozy home nestled in one of Raleigh's most sought-after neighborhoods. With street parking, private driveway, washer/dryer and plenty of yard space with a putting green, you'll have everything at your fingertips. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Pet-friendly - Barbecue grill - Air conditioning £364 includes taxes & fees 7 Oct - 8 Oct ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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 City Cottage, pet friendly, walk to shops, food & NCSU This cozy home is only 1.5 miles to downtown Raleigh in one of the most sought after neighborhoods. University Park is walking distance to NC State and Village District and so much more. You'll have easy access to the airport, RTP, UNC and Duke Universities and the interstate. Venues such as Red Hat and PNC Arena are a quick car ride away. You'll be in the heart of it all, with everything at your fingertips but are nestled into a home with plenty of yard space. Newly added putting green. You'll have access to street parking, private driveway, the entire home and yard. Shed is there but is occupied with owners things. Washer/dryer are in the home. This is a dog friendly home. All housebroken, friendly dogs are welcome but I must be notified if you are bringing a dog. Please clean up after your dog, don't let them dig up the grass/plants. Dogs are not to be left unattended if they tend to tear up stuff or are not good out of a crate. Raleigh Permit # ZSTR-000052-2021 ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital ### 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) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78510000/78506800/78506709/ac5c5b41.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### NC STATE, Cameron Village-Wake Med-dogs ok-fenced University Park - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 29 reviews £287 includes taxes & fees 5 Oct - 6 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-05&endDate=2025-10-06&selected=78506709&PinnedHotelID=78506709&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108610000/108602400/108602302/be82db4c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Renovated lakefront home, minutes to downtown Raleigh! 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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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 University Park, a neighbourhood in Raleigh, is home to this holiday home. Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek and Raleigh Little Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Raleigh Brewing Company and Lassiter Mill Historic Park. Travelling with kids? Make time for North Carolina State Fairgrounds, or head to an event or a match at Lenovo Center. 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This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Raleigh-Hotels-The-City-Cottage.h88121713.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at The City Cottage, pet friendly, walk to shops, food & NCSU? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The City Cottage, pet friendly, walk to shops, food & NCSU? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The City Cottage, pet friendly, walk to shops, food & NCSU located? > This family-friendly Raleigh holiday home is located in University Park, within 1 mi (2 km) of Village District and North Carolina State University. Raleigh Convention Center is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The City Cottage, pet friendly, walk to shops, food & NCSU Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional 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 5 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8/10 Cleanliness ### 8/10 Good #### Martha K. 18 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Raleigh weekend Perfect for what we needed ##### Martha K. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark H. 17 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Move in NC State Great property!! ##### Mark H. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rhonda P. 18 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### OWEE Summit It was the perfect place for an intimate business retreat. There was space to relax outback on the deck, solve the world’s problems at the dining table and rest our head at night. We will be back! ##### Rhonda P. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carrie E. 11 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Was perfect for what we needed ##### Carrie E. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andy M. 31 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect NC State weekend Perfect location and space for 5 of us visiting NC State for the ACC Track Championships. The house had plenty of room and amenities for all of us. Plenty of restaurant options and grocery blocks away was a bonus! Short drive to NC State and other area attractions. Definitely recommend! ##### Andy M. 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