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Coziest Apex 3BR Cottage - 5 Min Walk to Downtown
Located just a 5-minute walk from historic Downtown Apex, Anam Cara Cottage is a charming 3BR retreat ideal for weekend getaways, family stays, and business travel. Enjoy walkable access to local shops, restaurants, and cafés, along with a comfortable, thoughtfully designed space to relax and unwind. Anam Cara is a Gaelic phrase meaning “soul friends,” and this cottage was created with that spirit in mind — a warm, welcoming place to reconnect, recharge, and feel at home. Come stay with us!

Convenient 1-Bedroom Apartment w/ Private Entrance
This fully-furnished one-bedroom "garage apartment" is attached to our main home, but you will have your own private entrance! You can expect this to be your home-away-from-home with all the practicalities and necessities taken care of. No stairs are required to the ground-floor entrance except for two little ones in front of the door. Popular for shorter stays, but more than suitable for longer stays, with ample storage, a combo W/D, compact D/W, and dedicated HVAC system. Amazing location!

Designer Cabin on Wooded Acre • 10 min to Raleigh
'Owl or Nothing' is a designer cabin on a quiet, wooded 1-acre lot-fresh, spotless, and stocked for easy stays. Unwind in the zero-gravity hanging chair, sleep in fine linens, and cook in a fully equipped kitchen. The star: a barista-style coffee station. Private, secluded, and peaceful yet minutes to dining and shops; a quick hop to Downtown Raleigh, Cary, and Apex, plus Historic Yates Mill and Lake Wheeler Beach. Ideal for a weekend escape, work trip, and mental health resets. See reviews!

Calumet's Getaway - Blocks from Downtown Apex
Charming, comfortable home w/garage just blocks away from Historic Downtown Apex. Enjoy strolling the downtown streets loaded with shops, restaurants. Every detail has been considered for your comfort. Wood flooring, soft warm throws, cheery bedrooms w/the finest quality mattresses & bedding! Master bdrm features a king bed & the 2nd bedroom has a queen. The 3rd bedroom has a daybed & desk/workspace so that you can work from home in comfort. Pets on case-by-case basis w/pet fee

Christmas Tree Farm Bunkhouse near Jordan Lake
Ever thought it would be fun to experience a day at a real working Christmas Tree Farm? Be our guest at the bunkhouse, a beautiful 320 sq ft tiny house full of character. Remodeled from salvaged materials on the farm, this bunkhouse features a full kitchen, bathroom with roomy bedroom and living room. Relax on the porch or roast marshmallows by the firepit. You can take a stroll through the Christmas trees, by the pond and in the spring and summer, through our U-pick flower patch.

Luxurious Modernist Tree House
Stunning, private, and truly one-of-a-kind—this unique home is perfect for a vacation, staycation, special occasion, or simply celebrating everyday life. Designed by renowned modernist architect Frank Harmon. The 2,128-square-foot residence sits on 1.3 acres and was crafted with meticulous attention to detail. Inside, you’ll feel nestled among the treetops while remaining conveniently close to restaurants, shopping, downtown Raleigh, WakeMed, UNC, Duke, and Research Triangle Park.

Modern 3-Bdrm One-Level w/Fenced Backyard - Apex!
Modern, open, bright, & clean 3-bedroom one-level home w/High Speed Internet, Smart TV's & Cable. Fully equipped kitchen, rear deck & fenced backyard! Close to downtown Apex, Ting Stadium, Pleasant Park & Kelly Road Park, several wedding venues, and restaurants & shopping. Self-check in. All linens provided. Children & pet friendly (up to 2 pets). If you are traveling w/a group larger than 6, the house directly across the street is also available: airbnb.com/h/apexcutecottage

Spacious 3-bedroom home close to Raleigh
Great neighborhood with lots of space inside and out of this home plus you are close to all the action in Cary, Apex, Raleigh, Holly Springs & Garner! This cozy home nestled in the woods has 3 second floor bedrooms, grilling deck, downstairs patio & fenced back yard for the pups! Huge windows allow you to relax & enjoy the open space around you. Open kitchen w/ wolf gas cooktop for the chef and stocked pantry. Come visit this little getaway in Apex! We would love to have you!

Rustic Cabin on a Working Farm in Durham
Come get away from it all—while conveniently close to everything—at Laurel Branch Gardens, a 12-acre farm that uses organic growing practices. About 100 yards from the farm house, the cabin is a renovated tobacco barn with a sleeping loft, full kitchen, bathroom (with a shower and composting toilet), and living area. Meet the pigs and chickens. Lay in the hammock. Listen to bird calls. During June and July u-pick blueberries will be available for harvest for $3.50/lbs.

BOHO BUNGALOW - STEPS FROM HISTORIC DOWNTOWN APEX
A MUST SEE 5-STAR BUNGALOW! This stylish space is newly rennovated. New appliances, flooring, kitchen and furniture. It is less that 100ft from shops, restaurants, and bars in Historic downtown Apex. You will not find a better location! This space boasts a BOHO/Mid Centry Modern design. WASHER and DRYER included in unit. TWO Amazon SMART TV's with various streaming services. Sleeps 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children on fold out couch.

Perfect whole house 3 bedroom retreat
Whole house with perfect Location is 7 blocks to downtown Apex. Lots of Shopping, breweries and restaurants to pick from in walking distance. This 1960’s 3 bedroom 1 1/2 bathroom ranch, lots of parking , very pet friendly with a great fenced front yard is perfect for your visit. Light and bright Spacious living room along with a open concept, large gourmet kitchen includes everything you need if you chose to stay in one evening for a meal.

Country place close to all Triangle locations
Beautiful setting on 8 acres near Jordan Lake and the American Tobacco Trail - 30 minutes or less to RDU, RTP, Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill. Full use of a private 2 bdr guesthouse with a spiral staircase leading to a loft bedroom. Downstairs, soaring 20 foot ceilings and huge windows look out on our horse pastures. Ideal for fishing stays - less than 10 minutes from Jordan Lake, and plenty of parking. Level 2 EV charging available.
Popular amenities for Apex family-friendly rentals
Family-friendly home rentals with a hot tub

The Cottage at Summer Meadows (Adults Only)

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The Glam Cottage, Glamorous Southern Charm & cows.

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Welcome To The Jungle! Private Hot Tub!

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Modern Woodland Retreat
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Hemingway’s Hideaway | 2BR w/ King + Pvt Patio

Bungalow In the Woods - Close to UNC and Duke

Relaxing Retreat Near Jordan Lake

Cary Urban Oasis

"Wit's End" welcomes you! 2BR comfy guest house

Cabin Retreat Near Town

New! Bright 3BR Cottage | Coffee Bar | Near PNC

The Kaleidoscope
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Raleigh Oasis Close to it All

The Cloverleaf | 1K 1Q 1T | Near DT Cary & RDU

2nd Floor Poolside Apartment • Raleigh, NC

Designer home close to RDU and downtown, sleeps 12

Horse farm, serene, secluded, creekside suite

The Oasis - salt water pool opens May!

*NEW SAUNA - Modern Retreat with Relaxing Pool

PLUSH COZY PRIVATE SUITE MINS from DOWNTWN RALEIGH
When is the best time to visit Apex?
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Avg. price | ﺩ.ﺇ551 | ﺩ.ﺇ566 | ﺩ.ﺇ588 | ﺩ.ﺇ595 | ﺩ.ﺇ588 | ﺩ.ﺇ588 | ﺩ.ﺇ580 | ﺩ.ﺇ562 | ﺩ.ﺇ544 | ﺩ.ﺇ588 | ﺩ.ﺇ584 | ﺩ.ﺇ588 |
| Avg. temp | 5°C | 7°C | 11°C | 16°C | 20°C | 25°C | 27°C | 26°C | 23°C | 17°C | 11°C | 7°C |
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4.9 Average rating
Apex stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.9 out of 5!
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