Everything New! 2/1 Flat in a 1925 home .7miles from the heart of downtown and the best Raleigh. We have done lots of updating & you will get to enjoy being one of the first guests to stay at the Russian Flat @ the Ambassador House in Downtown Raleigh. This home has 2 large bedrooms & 1 Baths, with a New Kitchen/dining area and a large living room. Front porch & fenced front yard! Beautifully and thoughtfully decorated/equipped with your comfort in mind! NEWLY Renovated! An ideal home away from home – perfect for couples and families with kids and (small/medium-sized) dogs. ***Important to note*** You will hear potentially hear noise from above you and you will also hear regular downtown noises. Ie. Foot traffic and cars. Please be aware that if you are a light sleeper, then earplugs and a sound machine might be needed. We provide both as needed. We also ask that you are aware and courteous of the people below you. Late night talks kept to the front porch or living room. The kitchen is right above the downstairs bedroom. You're booking a place in downtown so you will be close to all of the greatest Raleigh has to offer and you will also see people of all different colors and socioeconomics. If you have a problem with noise and nightlife and/or diversity, please consider somewhere that is less lively. We rarely have guests with this issue but we like to be as transparent as possible. We are a mixed race/culture family business, we cherish all that our small and safe city has to offer, and we will not stand for any of the -isms or the -phobias. We love our guests and can't wait to host you!! *** PETS ARE NOT FREE! They are individual negotiated with guest and owner and paid outside of the rental prices. We accept on a case by case basis. Some of the Amenities that set us apart from hotels: Enjoy the comfort & convenience of: * privacy, tranquility, and cleanliness * a nice big porch, deck, and a fenced yard * adirondack chairs for lounging outside * a totally updated & fully-stocked kitchen * 1 full bathrooms * a brand-new washer & dryer * a super cozy king-sized bed * 2 super cozy queen-sized beds * A Baby Nook or Kids Nook with either a porta crib and changing table or a twin floor mattress (so no one falls off the bed) * A brand new kitchen and dining area with seating for six * Space for working with a great desk, free wifi, and a comfy desk chair * A charming, and well located neighborhood in the heart of downtown * Close to everything! !!Just a short walking distance to the best restaurants, hippest bars, fun family recreation areas, parks, and the nicest dog parks too!! Things on Edenton Street: The NC Museum of Natural Science (free), NC Museum of History, The Capital Building, Gringo a GoGo, Oakwood Cafe and much more! This home has: - Excellent lighting throughout - Beautiful decor - 2 bedrooms with a comfortable, top-quality mattresses *Bedroom 1: has a king-sized bed and connects to a baby/kids nook with a porta crib, changing table or twin floor mattress *Bedroom 2: has 2 queen-sized beds - 1 full bathroom with a big frameless shower and double vanity. - Super soft and pristine all-white linens and towels - Games and toys for kids - An updated, fully-stocked kitchen with cooking and dining essentials - Complimentary breakfast food, coffee, milk and half & half Have children? Fantastic! We do too, so we’re equipped to provide almost anything you’d need for all ages & stages. Ask and you shall receive * Crib * Toys * High chair * Swing * Sippy cups * Stroller Just check with me before packing anything bulky because chances are we’ll have one you can use. All we ask is that you treat them nicely and clean them up if they get messy. Have a furry friend to bring? You’re in luck because we love dogs too. Just make sure we’ve approved your pet before you arrive. Your pet will count as a special guest, so we charge an additional $100/week for their visit (per dog). * Bowls for food and water * A dog bed * Large dog crate * Poopie bags * Treats * The yard and house are both treated for pet related pests (ie Fleas) All provided for your convenience. We hope that all of these amenities provide an added value to our guests that you just cant find at a hotel. Important pet rules to mind: * Absolutely NO dogs on the furniture and bed. We’re very strict about this. * Take or crate your dog(s) whenever you’re not on the premises (Violations of this rule will be asked to leave. I was recently bitten by a dog. If your dog can't abide kennels then we are not a good fit. We will provide a kennel for your use.) * No excessive barking is permitted – this is a quiet neighborhood and a dog in distress isn’t pleasant for the neighbors around and above you. General house rules & info (full list of rules is under the rules section): * Shh! Quiet time is before 8am and after 9pm for dogs, kids, music, etc. Sound violations can result in the termination of your stay without a refund. * We retain the right to check on our property and may need to enter for reasons unrelated to your stay (i.e. storage, electrical, or utility access) * Although there’s an occupied unit below you, the side yard is exclusively yours, along with the furniture and amenities there. * Be a respectful visitor is all we ask. Please keep food in the right, places, small children in safe areas, pets off of the furniture, and treat our home with care and kindness. The side yard and right side of the driveway are solely your outside areas. The front porch and foyer are shared areas. The backyard is for the first floor flat's use. Looking forward to sharing our home with you! I live just five/ten minutes away and I am happy to help you with what ever you need. The neighborhood is in a super great location and very diverse. There has been much change and development of the area over the past 5 years. The city is currently redoing some local parks and squares nearby and we are looking forward to all the benefits this will provide our guests. You can easily walk or drive downtown to restaurants, museums, and nightlife. There is a bus that leaves every 12-15min that goes directly to the center of downtown Raleigh, its a 3-5 min bus ride. There will be noise, this is truly a downtown location, expect foot traffic and also noise from the flat above. We have ear plugs and noise machines, if desired. You can walk or take a bus most places. There is a bus stop half a block away has a bus that leaves every 12-15min that goes directly to the center of downtown Raleigh, its a 3-5 min bus ride. Also, there is the R-Line which is a free bus that circles downtown. Ubers are plentiful and start around $6. Since there’s a potentially occupied unit below you, there can be noise transfer from below and your noise might transfer, as well. It's not unusual to hear voices but not exact words. The guests know to be courteous and respectful of you – so we ask that you please do the same. If anyone isn't following the noise rules please let me know immediately and i would be glad to intervene. I PETS ARE NOT FREE! They are individual negotiated with guest and owner and paid outside of the rental prices. We accept on a case by case basis. Note: This is a HOME, not a hotel. Please treat it like a home. We have 5 children and no place to host extended family when they visit, so this home is more than a small side business for us – it’s also where our most treasured loved ones stay. I am fastidious about cleanliness and strive to create the perfect stay for every guest – an environment of comfort and convenience that may feel hotel-like – but I do not have the staff or resources to operate like a hotel. I personally work very hard to make sure your experience in our home is as comfortable and enjoyable as possible – as if you were our family too – so please, don’t take advantage of our hospitality. Just leave extra toilet paper for our next guests, and don’t take our bath towels with you. ☺