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Highly recommended stay. John creates a homely atmosphere for his guests and knows Raleigh through and through. He gave some great recommendations in the area. He architected the house beautifully and accommodates all needs in the room. The property is located in a quiet area, at a walking distance of major attractions and restaurants. 10/10 would stay again.

Interesting place to stay. Onsite owner is an architect who renovated the building. The common area downstairs is open with a modern/Asian aesthetic divided into various living spaces; it's really lovely, quiet, and comfortable. It has a nice meditative quality to it. I stayed in the guest room with the bath across the hall - - it's no problem to manage and the bath is not shared with anyone else. Shower pressure/temp is great, bed comfortable, and the owner put thoughtful little touches here and there (a snack basket, city maps, extra supplies in the bath,etc). I was taking a personal break between visits to relatives and wanted to explore the inner beltway of Raleigh and this was the perfect centrally located spot for exploring and downtime. There is a very small, non-shedding and wel

TLDR; Fantastic experience and would recommend. John, the proprietor is an excellent resource of Raleigh info. The building is old and a little quirky. The "hotel" is more like staying in an amazing Airbnb. It feels homey and quiet and John is available to give recommendations or info. It does feel a little like staying at someone's house (someone's really nice house). There is no front desk or traditional hotel vibe. And the queen room (which I did not stay in) has a detached bathroom so you have to walk across the hall to get to it. The king has its on private bathroom. There are only 2 rooms so privacy isn't really an issue, but something to be aware of. The building is also old so a little creaky and the doors can be a little tricky. Again, it is only 2 rooms so not much of an issue.

In a very good location. The property is very clean and very comfortable. We stayed in the suite. The owner John was very proactive in communicating and also very accommodating to our needs to ensure we were comfortable. He also has great recommendations on restaurants and cafes. We liked it so much that we extended our stay. All older buildings have the downside of creaky floors. It wasn't a real problem when our neighbors were sleeping normal hours. We did had one night that our neighbors stayed up way past our bed time.

This beautifully designed, art-filled spot in a quiet residential neighborhood is truly a hidden gem. With only two guest rooms, it feels incredibly private and peaceful—almost like having your own personal boutique hotel. The space is full of thoughtful details and the downstairs lounge is especially peaceful—perfect for relaxing with a book, listening to music, or just soaking in the vibe. What made our stay unforgettable was our host, John. He was warm, gracious, and went out of his way to make us feel at home. We ended up having the most wonderful late-night conversations with him—something we’ll always remember. He’s the kind of host who turns a great trip into something truly special. We left not just well-rested, but with a new friend in Raleigh. Highly recommend for anyone lookin