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Retreat in the City - country setting in the city with large private pool

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Outdoor pool
Exterior
5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 125600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Hot TubHot TubHot Tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Charlotte, NC
  • Popular LocationSouthPark Mall9 min drive
  • Popular LocationQuail Hollow Club10 min drive
  • Popular LocationCarowinds Theme Park18 min drive
  • AirportCharlotte, NC (CLT-Charlotte-Douglas Intl.)24 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Retreat in the City - country setting in the city with large private pool

A little slice of heaven in the city! This is a spectacular home located on 1.3 acres on a quiet street in the heart of South Charlotte. Beautiful wooded lot with a stream running through it and walking trails. A covered porch runs the entire back of the house.

The 5600 sq. ft. house has everything you can think of for a home away from home. Basement has a kitchenette, as well as pool and foosball tables. The house also has a huge pool. Beautiful fire pit outside.

Close to I-485, grocery stores, restaurants, and shopping, we are 15 minutes from uptown. Lots of to do at the house and in the surrounding areas.

Property manager

Nancy Hommes

Languages

Dutch, German

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Fenced private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room on site
  • Billiards/pool table on site
  • Foosball table on site
  • Table tennis on site
  • Water park on site
  • Theme park nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 5,600 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Be aware there are a lot of stairs, and a pool

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No parties allowed.
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Retreat City Little bit Country City House Charlotte
Retreat City Little bit Country City House
Retreat City Little bit Country City Charlotte
Retreat City Little bit Country City
Retreat City Little Bit City
Retreat in the City a Little bit of the Country in the City

About the neighborhood

Charlotte

This vacation home is located in Olde Providence, a neighborhood in Charlotte, and is near theme parks. NASCAR Hall of Fame and Fillmore Charlotte are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit SouthPark Mall and Queen City Quarter. Traveling with kids? Make time for Carowinds Theme Park, or check out an event or a game at Spectrum Center.

What's nearby

  • Waverly - 9 min drive
  • SouthPark Mall - 9 min drive
  • Quail Hollow Club - 10 min drive
  • Spectrum Center - 17 min drive
  • Carowinds Theme Park - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • I-485 - South Blvd Station - 11 min drive
  • Charlotte Station - 27 min drive
  • Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chick-Fil-A - 5 min drive
  • McDonald's - 5 min drive
  • McDonald's - 5 min drive
  • Panera Bread - 5 min drive
  • The Lodge - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Retreat in the City - country setting in the city with large private pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Retreat in the City - country setting in the city with large private pool pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Retreat in the City - country setting in the city with large private pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Retreat in the City - country setting in the city with large private pool?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Retreat in the City - country setting in the city with large private pool located?

Set in Charlotte, this family-friendly vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of McAlpine Creek Greenway, SouthPark Mall, and Phillips Place. Carolina Place and Foxcroft East Shopping Center are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 26 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 26 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S., Staten Island NY

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
There was plenty of room for all of us. The beds were comfortable and the bunk room was enjoyed by the kids. Everyone enjoyed the pool. Nancy left snacks on the counter for us, and she responded quickly to my messages.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Graduation
Our family traveled from Kentucky to Charlotte for my granddaughter’s graduation. We were greeted by balloons and a graduation gift! Nancy communicated with me throughout the entire stay! The neighborhood was amazing. We were only minutes away from shopping! The home was BEAUTIFUL and well kept! We were so comfortable! It felt like home!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

kevin h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property
Very nice clean house. Plenty of space. Everything you could need for cooking is already there. TV in every room. We will definitely be back
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend to remember!
The property was exactly as described and PERFECT for our family and friends! There were 11 of us in for our son's wedding. From ages 10 to 79! Nancy's home provided more than enough room and was everything you could imagine!! We arrived to a super cute peg board congratulating the new Mr. & Mrs., lots of fun snacks and also a personal note on the chalk board. I am a very detailed person so this meant the world to me! From beginning to end, Nancy ALWAYS answered every question right away. The home was very clean and it literally had anything and everything you could need for a wonderful weekend. Just bring clothes and food!The host provides tons of extra linens and there is easy access, a great convenient neighborhood & the property is GORGEOUS!!! I could continue on and on!! ALL 11 of us were VERY HAPPY with Nancy's home!!! We can't thank you enough, Nancy!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

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Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Charlotte Family Home
I can’t say enough nice things about this home! We came to Charlotte for a family vacation with small children and wanted a city with plenty of activities to choose from. We had to have a house with a pool. This pool is the largest single family home pool I have ever seen! Bigger than some hotel pools. The home is so large and has plenty of choices of places for people to gather or be separate if wanted. Huge bedrooms, most with their own private bath! But what made this house better than any other VRBO home is the amenities. Nancy went above and beyond with supplies. We didn’t have to use any of our own toilet tissue, paper towels, kitchen items, even had coffee, Keurig, tea, fully stocked spices, sugar, everything you need to cook. It is so conveniently located to any activity you want to do. Nancy responded to our questions right away. I would give this home a 10 if I could!! Thanks again Nancy!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Large house - great for family gatherings
We all loved the pool - it was the perfect week-end for it. The kids loved the downstairs area - that was their main hang out and my kids wanted to take the whole area home with us. The bedrooms are all large and the kitchen is well equipped if you want to cook meals. We spent so much time on the large back porch even when it was hot - it was nice there was a little fan out there and the whole yard is very private. Nancy was very responsive and answered all questions - there is a grocery store and cvs very close by.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline M., Gaffney,

Liked: Cleanliness
Simply AMAZING
I wanted something private but with entertainment options for my daughter's 15th birthday. The place was ideal with a private pool. The hostess was so nice and answered me back through text almost immediately. The house was perfect for the age groups that accompanied me. From 2months to a twenty six year old, to two older women (lol), we all had a ball. The cleanliness of the home was great, the area was ideal, and the couple of near by eateries were pretty good. I would suggest this home to anyone that wants to feel pampered and well taken care of.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Le Donia W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
House was perfect, we enjoyed ourselves. There was some confusion about the 6th room but we worked it out. Neighbors that we had contact with was friendly. Overall great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

William N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Property in Quiet, Attractive Neighborhood
Our group very much enjoyed our stay in Nancy's property. The large home was clean and well equipped. Nancy was very responsive to any questions. Check-in was easy. The home sits on a beautiful, forested lot. We particularly enjoyed the expansive, private back porch. The pool was also very nice. Great home for a large family gathering.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joshua N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nancy was a great host!! Thanks!!
House is very large and was perfect for our group. Nancy went above and beyond what I’d expect from a host. She was very quick replying to any questions that I had. She also put out some special decorations for our group which was an extremely generous touch! The property is huge and the pool was perfectly clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy G., East Haven, CT

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall weekend
Excellent property! Fully equipped kitchen: spices, and basic supplies, even snacks were available. Outdoor deck and porch overlooking the stream with passing deer provided wonderful conversation areas. We recommend 👌
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Margaret O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful settings fantastic house
I rented this house with my siblings for a family reunion. The location was perfect for us and the house had everything. The kids loved taking a nature walk around the property, the pool and the games in the basement. The adults loved the kitchen and the patio.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brittany B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Blown Away!
This was my first time using Vrbo. I’ve always stayed in hotels. My family and I were all able to be together and enjoy each other. The amenities were amazing. Comfortable bed, soft towels and beautiful area. The pictures do not do this place any justice. Thank You Nancy!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thomas W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getway
Nancy's house is GREAT. Perfect size pool. Great kitchen it has everything you need to cook rooms are all great size pool table and other great amenities. Nancy is great at communicating. I can't say enough close to all the shopping. If you can stay the house is bigger then pictures
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

Brian M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Property was old and dirty. Roach infested. Smelled of raid. Over priced.
Owner did not give us a full refund despite roach infestation. Place was disorganized, smelled of raid and mold. Light bulbs dead. Tv not working. Dirty pool. Over priced. Vrbo was helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Will rent again
Me, and my family will rent this house again for our getaway. Plenty of activities to do at the house, and plenty to do in the surrounding areas.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and serene
We had a wonderful time: me, my husband, 2 year old boy, 4 year old boy and 4 month old girl. Also my parents came along and helped with the kids. The backyard is like a secret garden escape. My boys loved taking nature walks multiple times per day. There’s also a beautiful large pool to swim in. Backyard even has a campfire area. House is full of everything you may need. We used “babyquip” to rent baby items and some toys for the kids. It was an amazing service to boot cuz they worked with Nancy to get into the house and have all setup for us. Wonderful stay!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shawntelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness
My stay was absolutely phenomenal! Our host was gracious, kind, and extremely compassionate.
The house is beautiful just as stated. What is understated is the outdoor living space and the creek area with petite bridges that cross. You over to the outdoor oasis that is the yard and fire pit. I am runner and the neighborhood is just stunning but the deer....ahhh what a beautiful place to visit. I love it so much I am going purchase a home in that vicinity. Thank you for loving on my family in the manner that you did. Your kindness and generosity is greatly appreciated❤️ Sincerely, Shawntelle
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Victor B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house. Great stay.
The owner was very attentive. There are dozens of board games and plenty of pool towels. The house was comfortable for a family looking for a COVID-friendly respite. No reason to leave the property.

10/10 Excellent

Denine J., Philadelphia

Liked: Cleanliness
OMG!
We had a wonderful stay Charlotte. The house was amazing and the location is perfect. Very thoughtful welcome snacks were provided. The house had everything you needed plus some. Draw full of spices, everything you need to bake. Girls made brownies and banana pudding. Plenty of space for our party of 6. Nancy was an awesome host! It was me, 2 girlfriends, and our 3 teenage girls. The girls enjoyed the game room and the pool. She had everything in that game room. Pool table, foosball table ping pong table, Wii, and Xbox. The girls really enjoyed themselves. They swam all day and game room all night. Whenever we had a question. Nancy quickly responded. We had issues with the grill she immediately came over and changed the tank. The house is absolutely lovely! Our only regret trip was way too short.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Clay C., Charlotte, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Stay
Had a great time at this expansive property! House had everything you needed for a comfortable stay. Nancy and Peter were awesome!
Stayed 62 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Patricia F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home
Property is absolutely perfect. So many little touches that we've never gotten at other rentals. We had so much fun at the house we really didn't explore Charlotte as much as we thought we would!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home in a beautiful neighborhood
We had a wonderful stay at this property. There was a small issue with the pool, but Ms Nancy was very responsive and handled the issues quickly. We had a wonderful time and hope to be back again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Michelle K., London, Ontario, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
PERFECT!
You couldn't ask for a better property or home owner to rent from! Super easy check in. Amazing first impression. Exceptional neighbourhood. Wonderful greeting of treats and coffee. My girlfriends are made up of moms and grandmas. Every year we pick a location and meet to have some fun downtime, be silly and enjoy our company without kids or husbands. Charlotte and this house couldn't have been a better decision. The house is huge and breathtakingly beautiful. We used the pool and sat on the comfortable deck a lot. We saw deer pass through the property and we listened to the sounds of the nature which was so soothing. When I asked my friends for any possible negative feedback there wasn't any. We absolutely loved this house and all it had to offer. We wouldn't hesitate for a moment to stay here again. We just left on Sunday and I am already missing staying here. Thank you for such a pleasurable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Fun
The house was great. There was plenty of room and enjoyed the complimentary coffee in the morning. The one thing was the pump on pool wasn’t working but we were still able to use the pool. If you need a large house in the Charlotte area..I would definitely recommend this house.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019