We attended an event in downtown Raleigh for 4 days (Thurs - Sunday). This home was only a 20 minute - very easy - car ride. Additionally - Lafayette Village is about 4 miles away too (cute shopping village that I love to visit when I can). Many options for food nearby if you don't want to cook. But, Paris has a beautiful, well stocked (pots, pans - griddle pan, cooking utensils, etc..) kitchen if you do.
The master bedroom bed was very comfortable!! I slept very soundly which is not always the case when traveling.
The little touches: There is a table at the front door with food brochures and a bowl of candy. In the kitchen, there is a snack basket (Chips, microwave popcorn, crackers). There was a basket in each bathroom that contained the little things that make a difference. Did you forget to pack your tooth paste? There is a small package in there to use until you go to Walmart (just about 3-4 miles away) or Food Lion (about a mile away). Oops, forgot a razor, there is a disposable one in the basket along with some sample size shampoo & cute soap.
There is a pool - which was very nice. The neighborhood seemed pretty quiet - I mean we were there on a weekend and there were no issue with noise.