Whimsical, Walkable, Garden Gem - The Famous Raleigh Mill House

Book your summer stay at the Raleigh Mill House—a handcrafted 4BR/2.5BA guesthouse featured in HBO filming and local press. Designed by a local artist, it blends exotic woods, reclaimed architecture, and Raleigh history. Nestled in a lush garden behind a 1920s landmark and walkable to Five Points, it offers spiral staircases, koi ponds, and custom details. Now booking July & August dates!

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The Raleigh Mill House is located in the historic Bloomsbury district of the extremely desirable Raleigh Five Points neighborhood. It is minutes from downtown and virtually anywhere else in Raleigh. Within walking distance of numerous, high quality restaurants, breweries, and coffee shops, it still maintains a secluded and private feel. There are endless places to walk along the sidewalk, enjoying the beautiful homes surrounded by peaceful, giant trees and mature landscaping. Its a great place to be alone with your thoughts, or to have deep discussions with family and friends.

Guests should park in the driveway (no street parking please). Guests can explore the yard, but please be sure to stay on the stone paths and not disturb the plants. Feel free to look into the koi pond (please do not climb on the rocks or feed the fish). Guests may use the backyard firepit area. There is no greenhouse access for guests.

Landscapers and mosquito sprayers may access the exterior of the home to do their job, but will not need to enter the home.

~Sleeping Areas~
*Sleeping area 1: Master bedroom
*Upstairs
*King sized bed (sleeps two)
*12 Inch Memory Hybrid Plush-Individually Encased Coils-Edge Support-Quilted Foam Cover Mattress
*Walk in, cedar-lined closet
*Stand alone stall shower
*Vanity, toilet, bidet
*Lots of windows and natural light (20 windows in this room!)
*Heavy curtains close off the master bedroom for privacy

Sleeping area 2: Sunrise bedroom
*Upstairs
*Queen bed (sleeps two)
*12 Inch Memory Hybrid Plush-Individually Encased Coils-Edge Support-Quilted Foam Cover Mattress
*Full hall bathroom nearby
*Heavy curtains close the sleeping area for privacy

Sleeping area 3: Garden Bedroom & Office
*Downstairs
*Double bed (sleeps two) with memory foam mattress
*Desk and chair

Sleeping area 4: Converted Laundry room
*Upstairs
*Double bed (sleeps 2)
*Stackable washer and dryer
*Heavy curtains close the sleeping area for privacy

Sleeping area 4: Living room
*Downstairs
*Couch (sleeps one)
*Queen air mattress (sleeps two)

The Raleigh Mill House incorporates architectural features from the California Mill Valley as well as stained glass windows and trim carpentry made from rare woods. At center stage in the living room are large circular windows that once graced the towering heights of the NC State King Center and were rescued by the home's designer just as it was being demolished. The home itself is planted in the midst of what is essentially a botanical garden, with meandering stone pathways, and is set behind a historic 1920s home (Listed on the National Register of Historic Places) in the Historic Bloomsbury district of Raleigh Five points, where it's current owners and caretakers live. Features, not one, but two winding staircases and a beautiful custom handrail to match. Put the finishing touches on your work project in the office built from reclaimed wood. Or, gaze out at the stars on a cool fall night through the skylights as you lay on the king size bed in the master bedroom.

This is not your standard, run of the mill (no pun intended) short term rental. This is an opportunity to stay in one of the coolest homes in Raleigh.

Extra touches:
Bidet (stand alone)
Saloon style doors to enter the Master Bedroom
Double shower heads
Rainfall shower heads
Grass cloth wallpaper

All linens are washed thoroughly after each visit. All pillows and mattresses are encased with waterproof and bed bug proof protectors.

The Five Points neighborhood is extremely walkable, and one could very easily walk to a different restaurant or brewery every night for a week or two. If you do drive, parking is typically available close to your destination.

Some of our guests take an Uber/Lyft from the airport and simply walk to explore nearby restaurants for meals. There are also one-man E-scooters that may be available to rent (Search for "Lime" "Spin" or "Bolt" electric scooters online for more info) for a speedier trip.

We ask that you do not park anywhere along White Oak Road when you stay at the Raleigh Mill House; only park in the driveway. White Oak Road can be a bit crowded with parked cars and we want to make sure our neighbors have plenty of places to park.

**Drive/Walk times:**

- RDU International Airport - 17 min drive (2-5 min more during rush hour, typically)
- RTP - 25 min drive (more during rush hour)
- Downtown Raleigh - 7 min drive
- City Center/ NC Capitol - 7 min drive
- Red Hat Amphitheater - 7 min drive
- North Hills Shopping Center- 7 min drive
- Red Hat Tower - 10 min
- Raleigh Convention Center - 10 min drive
- Oakwood - 8 min drive
- Chido Taco - 5 min drive (27 min walk)
- Mami Nora's - 5 min drive (27 min walk)
- Videri Chocolate Factory - 7 min drive
- NC State University - 8 min drive
- PNC Arena (Hurricanes Hockey, NCSU Basketball) - 12 min drive
- Carter Finley Stadium (NCSU Football) - 13 min drive
- Meredith College - 8 min drive
- Coastal Credit Union Music Park (also called Walnut Creek Amphitheater) - 19 min drive
- Marbles Kids Museum - 8 min drive
- J.C. Ralston Arboretum - 11 min drive
- NC Museum of Art (with walking trail) - 9 min drive

- Larry's Beans Coffee Rosters - 18 min walk (5 min drive)
- Hayes Barton Cafe & Dessertery - 5 min walk
- Lola's Beach bar and grill - 5 min walk
- Lilly's Pizza - 5 min walk
- Third Place Coffee Shop - 5 min walk
- Neuse River Brewing and Brasserie - 18 min walk (4 min drive)
- Nicklepoint Brewing - 17 min walk (4 min drive)
- Lonerider Brewery - 5 min walk
- Rialto Vintage Theater - 5 min walk


Uber and Lyft are also readily available.

This is a very unique and whimsical home. Please be sure to read the description of the rooms to make sure this is a good fit for you.