6BR/5BA Sleeps 16 | Walk to WFU & The Grounds

Have double the fun with this two house combo! Perfect for Football games, Graduation or group gatherings. One home is a 4 bedroom/3 bath house. The other is a 2 bedroom/2 bath cottage. You will have the entire property to yourself, with plenty of parking and opportunity to enjoy the backyard, which is perfect for yard games. Come and enjoy this peaceful retreat property close to the University and minutes to downtown. The space The Space: The Idlewilde property is two homes side by side, available together as a single booking — one of the only options near Wake Forest where a group of 16+ can stay on a single private property with no other guests around. The Front House — Modern Farmhouse (4BR/3BA, sleeps 10) - 4 bedrooms (two queens, two with twin beds) - 3 full bathrooms — no morning lines - Two private bedroom suites - Stone gas fireplace, chef's kitchen with gas range - Hardwood floors, dedicated workspace - Sofa bed in the living room The Back Cottage — Modern with EV Charger (2BR/2BA, sleeps 6) - 2 queen bedrooms - 2 full bathrooms - Open-concept kitchen and living - Private entrance - Sofa bed in the living room - Level 2 EV charger on-site (J1772, Tesla compatible) — included free with your stay Shared between both homes: - Driveway with parking for multiple vehicles - Large backyard with a swing — great for yard games and group hangouts - Quiet, secluded neighborhood Total: 6 bedrooms, 5 full bathrooms, 8 beds + 2 sofa beds, sleeps 16+. Why this property is unique: Most large Airbnbs near Wake Forest are single homes packed to capacity — bunks, air mattresses, and shared bathrooms doing a lot of work. This property is different: two separate buildings on one lot, every guest gets a real bed, and 5 full bathrooms means no waiting around in the morning. You also get two kitchens, two living areas, and enough space to actually breathe with a big group. Ideal when you want everyone together without anyone being on top of each other. Where you'll be: The Idlewilde property sits walking distance to both Wake Forest University and The Grounds — Winston-Salem's new 100-acre mixed-use development bringing retail, dining, and entertainment to the area around the university's event venues. Walking distance: - Wake Forest University campus - Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium (football) - David F. Couch Ballpark (baseball) - LJVM Coliseum (basketball, concerts) - Wake Forest Tennis Center - Winston-Salem Fairgrounds & Arena - The Grounds retail village (opening in phases) A short drive: - Downtown Winston-Salem (~5 min) — restaurants, breweries, Innovation Quarter - Reynolda Village & Reynolda House Museum (~5 min) - Old Salem Historic District (~10 min) - Yadkin Valley wineries (~30-40 min) - Greensboro (~30 min via I-40) Ideal For: - Family reunions (10-16+ people across multiple households) - Wedding weekend accommodations for the wedding party or family - Graduation weekends with extended family - Multi-generational vacations where you want kids and grandparents to have their own spaces - Corporate retreats and team offsites - Holiday gatherings (Thanksgiving, Christmas, July 4th) Guest access You'll have private, exclusive access to the entire property — both buildings, the full driveway, and the shared yard. No other guests on the property during your stay. Self check-in via smart lock for both homes — we'll send arrival instructions before your stay. Free parking on premises for multiple vehicles.