Escape to this luxurious executive retreat in the heart of Country living. Unwind by the sandstone wood burning fireplace, entertain on the large screened porch, or indulge in gourmet meals prepared in your spacious kitchen with cherry cabinets and granite counters. Discover Apex's largest nature park just a short distance away with tennis courts and nature trails.
Reviews
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 14381 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
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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.
Luxury Secluded Family Retreat
Beauty overflows within this executive retreat! Country living with all the conveniences. Natural stone and cement fiber siding. Privacy, beauty, luxury and function all wrapped up in one package. Great space for small-medium gatherings and events.
Relax in the 5 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom, two story family room with sandstone wood burning fireplace, built-in cabinets and bookshelves, vaulted coffered ceiling; entertain in the large screened porched with Ipe floor; put on the 'ritz' in the formal dinning room; or dine casually in the breakfast room. Food preparation for your family and guest will be a breeze in the spacious gourmet kitchen featuring cherry cabinets, granite counters, custom tile backsplash, large island, stainless steel appliances, six burner gas stove, self cleaning oven, microwave and walk-in pantry! Hardwood floors are imported merbau from Indonesia.
Huge front porch. Large rooms throughout. 10 foot ceiling with 8 foot doors on first floor. First floor master with whirlpool and separate shower with duel shower heads. Knotty pine and timber beamed ceiling in office wired for surround sound. Sitting area on second floor, wainscoting in secondary bedrooms. Frisbee carpet in all bedrooms and bonus room.
The bonus room has a 60 inch flat screen equipment with surround sound.
The 1000 sq/ft patio with outdoor fireplace and outdoor kitchen is great for entertaining a medium size group or relaxing intimate family dinner. *Water fountain features not available or functioning. Maintenance underway.*
The property is convenient to anywhere in the Raleigh, Cary and Durham area. There is easy highway access that facilitates short commutes to Downtown Raleigh, Cary, RTP, and UNC-Chapel Hill.
Apex's largest nature park is a short distance away with tennis courts, a playground, frisbee golf, nature trails and Amphitheater. Also a short drive from Jordan Lake and Harris Lake for boating, swimming and other water activities.
Other recreational activities include the 22 mile American Tobacco trail for hiking, jogging or biking.
For easy guest access all entry ways are keyless entry.
Note: A reduction in minimum nights may be considered for stays within the next 30 days.
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Massage
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car required
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Breakfast available for a fee
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
3.5 bathrooms
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
DVD player
Games
Music library
Smart TV
Stereo
Video games
Video library
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor fireplace
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Hardwood flooring in public areas
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Housekeeping on request
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Location highlights
In a rural location
Near a hospital
Near the bay
Things to do
Golf
Kayak
Tennis
Basketball nearby
Fishing nearby
Horseback riding 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)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
Any illegal substances will result in immediate removal and forfeiture of damage deposit fees.
Excessive/Improper Removal of Trash - This will result in a trash removal fee of $100.00 for any excessive trash or trash that's improperly disposed.
Events of 25 people or more are a total of $1,500, which does include a refundable fee of $500.00.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 45
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
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
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in Apex, this holiday home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Jordan Lake State Recreation Area and Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve, while Koka Booth Amphitheater and Ashley's Art Gallery are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at USA Baseball National Training Complex or Triangle Rock Club. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding. Visit our Apex travel guide
How much is parking at Luxury Secluded Family Retreat?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Luxury Secluded Family Retreat?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Luxury Secluded Family Retreat?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Luxury Secluded Family Retreat located?
Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Woodbury Dog Park, American Tobacco Trail and Halle Cultural Arts Center. Harris Lake County Park and Carolina Brewing Company are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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Luxury Secluded Family Retreat Reviews
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A beautiful home with plenty of room for 10 people to spread out and be comfortable. Location was close to where we needed to be, including Raleigh. Communications with Host were excellent and would highly recommend.
The home was great and very spacious! It was the perfect location for our family to gather as we prepared for my sisters wedding. The home was large enough to have a small get together one night for the family that traveled in from New York! There were areas of the home that could have been cleaned a little better but communication with the property manager made it easy to deal with! I would definitely come back and stay in this home again if we travel with a large group to NC! Communication with the host was perfect and timely with every question I had being answered! Thank you for a great stay and a great home!
We were in town for a wedding. There were plenty of beautifully appointed bedrooms for our family to stay. The home is conveniently located near stores, restaurants etc, and yet is in a rural area that provides a quiet, relaxing atmosphere. Was the perfect place for our trip!
We had a group of friends visiting for a wedding. The house was large enough for everyone to stay together but have their own space. Everyone enjoyed their stay.
We enjoyed staying here and hope to do so again. There was plenty of space for multiple activities with seating for everyone. The kitchen is huge and well stocked for cooking at home.
We had a minor issue with the hot water and it was promptly addressed.
We had family members from OH, FL & CA come together for our family in Raleigh, NC. Perfect location with beautiful outdoor space. We are in NC often and will reserve this vacation rental again.
This is probably the nicest VRBO home we have stayed in. It was clean, spacious and conveniently located. The soap and shampoo in all the bathrooms was a nice touch. The backyard patio was amazing, but the grills need some help. I would definitely stay here again.
First of all, this home is gorgeous! Absolutely stunning. We loved everything about this house, from the layout to the decor. Was very roomy, and accommodated very nicely our group of bridesmaids. Kitchen was furnished with everything you could think of. We really loved sitting on the back patio with outdoor fireplace every night! Large screened in back porch was also a plus. I would definitely stay here again if the occasion to be in the area came up.
The perfect setting & Location for my 60th Birthday!
Absolute splendor! This home wrapped its arms around my vision for my 60th birthday gathering with family and friends. From rising in the morning and having coffee on the Oversized screened in porch- watching the horses gallop and hearing nature sing to evening falling and filling this beautiful open floor plan home with laughter, joy, smiles and happiness..I could have not asked for more! The host were very attentive when I needed to contact them. The house was very clean and had everything you would need in the kitchen and pantry if you forget anything! I will DEFINATELY plan to gather here again!
I live in South Raleigh and was planning for 10 family members to travel in for a reunion weekend in Sep 2023. I decided to find a large VRBO for them to stay together and make the time spent so much more personal and lovely for them while here (most for first time in NC). This house was so amazing and a PERFECT place for them to all come and stay together. Plenty of space to spread out and enjoy eating, lounging, and just reconnecting. They loved the huge backyard area and outdoor fireplace, large screened porch, oversized kitchen, many large eating spaces and tables. And of course they enjoyed watching the horses in the back and the crew of chickens and rooster visiting the house each morning for a quick bug hunt. 5 Star Stay!
Excellent stay! House is beautiful with so many extras. Wish we had longer to stay!
Shonda W.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Debra S.
6 Nov 2018
Fun times!
Lovely home and great for a family get together!
Debra S.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018
Verified
4/10 Poor
Donna S.
26 Sept 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Home was large but musty smell throughout. Counters and tables needed cleaning. Floors need professional cleaning. Outside chairs near fireplace need new cushions. Can't sit on ones there.Overall house could be really nice if someone spent time to clean.
The property itself is beautiful and the home has a lot to offer. Contact with the property manager at first was a little bit lax but dramatically improved as we progressed.However, the cleanliness, overall was below par. Specifically, the stove was never cleaned, the counters had a film on them. the dining room table was filthy. Dishes were left in the drying rack on the counter.
What an awesome place! We had friends and family come together for a weekend. There was plenty of room. It is ABSOLUTELY gorgeous inside and out. It had EVERYTHING you could possibly need to entertain for a party.The grills needed some serious cleaning before we could use them. I would not hesitate to recommend this property. I would definitely return!!
We had a wonderful family holiday, and celebrated our son's wedding at this wonderful home. The owner had decorated it for Christmas which made the stay even more festive, and the wood burning fireplace made the family room a cozy place to stay. Our only complaint was we could not get the upstairs heater/thermostat to work so kind of cold for those staying upstairs.
Spider webs all over house. Porch and outside of windows and inside in some areas. Chairs were broken for two of the dining areas. So not enough chairs for us. Low water pressure and little hot water for showers. Such a nice house but needs some upkeep
First family reunion in many years, so it was great to be with everybody and in a house that allowed plenty of warm spaces to gather and also to read or vegetate. The owners provided plenty of utensils, pots, pans and accessories.
We loved the fireplace outdoors, and we barbequed, listened to nature in the morning and enjoyed watching the horses and roaming chickens. Just an absolute delight.
The owners provided hotel-sized soaps, shampoos and body wash if you forget yours, which was a thoughtful consideration!
Make sure you bring the larger (8-12 cup) basket coffee filters and your own coffee or K cups as there were both types of coffee pots.
The house was clean and the bedding smelled fresh. Would stay there again.