7BR/10BA Five Points Private Gathering Home | Sleeps 26, Theatre, Golf Sim, Elevator & Outdoor Areas
Nestled in Raleigh’s sought-after Five Points/Hayes Barton neighborhood, The Oberlin Palais is our rare 7BR/10BA private gathering home with 13 beds and room for up to 26 guests. Designed for milestone gatherings, retreats, reunions, and elevated group stays, our home offers generous gathering spaces, gourmet kitchens, theatre and media rooms, a golf & multi-sport simulator, outdoor areas, a private elevator, and zero-entry shower options—space to come together and retreat in comfort.
Amenities You’ll Love
Signature Experiences
The Oberlin Palais is our rare 7BR, 10BA private home, thoughtfully designed for families and groups who want to stay together, gather beautifully, celebrate meaningfully, and still enjoy room to retreat. With 13 beds, generous dining areas, layered living spaces, cozy bedroom retreats, and multiple places to relax, play, work, and unwind, our home makes space for both connection and privacy with ease.
Instead of coordinating multiple hotel rooms, restaurant reservations, and separate gathering spaces, The Oberlin Palais gives families and groups a private home base in Raleigh to stay, gather, dine, rest, celebrate, and spend meaningful time together under one roof.
Theatre + Media Spaces
Gather to enjoy movie nights, game-day viewing, post-event wind-downs, family slideshows, videos, presentations, or quiet evenings together in theatre and media spaces designed for both larger group experiences and more intimate viewing. Guests are welcome to bring compatible game systems for added entertainment during their stay.
Golf + Multi-Sport Simulator
Play golf, football, soccer, baseball, hockey, dodgeball, cornhole, and more without leaving our home. This rare private amenity invites year-round recreation, team bonding, family fun, friendly competition, and shared downtime for guests of many ages and interests.
Game + Entertainment Areas
Enjoy arcade games, table games, casual competition, and playful group moments throughout our home. These spaces give guests across generations simple ways to laugh, connect, and enjoy time together between meals, outings, meetings, and celebrations.
Fitness + Wellness Spaces
Make time for movement, routine, and reset during your stay with dedicated fitness and wellness spaces available whenever you want to stretch, strengthen, recharge, and keep your rhythm while away.
Gourmet Kitchens + Spacious Dining
Cook, gather, celebrate, and share meals together with multiple gourmet kitchen spaces, generous prep areas, double ovens, spacious dining areas, and thoughtful places for coffee, snacks, conversation, catered meals, and meaningful time around the table. Private chef experiences may also be available upon request.
Indoor + Outdoor Gathering Spaces
Gather by the fireplaces, relax in comfortable living areas, enjoy screened and open-air spaces, dine outdoors, or unwind around the fire pits. With multiple indoor and outdoor gathering areas, our home gives guests plenty of room to come together or spread out and simply enjoy spending time together.
Fire Pit Areas
Gather under the stars to share s’mores, stories, laughter, and connection around the fire pits—simple moments that can become lasting memories. Outdoor fire features are subject to state and local burn bans and may be unavailable during certain weather or safety conditions.
Private Elevator + Multi-Generational Comfort
The Oberlin Palais has been thoughtfully designed with multi-generational comfort in mind. Our home includes a private elevator, wide pathways, zero-entry shower options, a wall-mounted shower seat, and a gently curving ramp at the main entrance, along with two shallow entry steps and iron handrails. Guests with specific mobility or care-related questions are warmly encouraged to reach out so we can help them feel prepared and confident before arrival.
Premium Five Points/Hayes Barton Location
Enjoy one of Raleigh’s most distinctive and sought-after residential neighborhoods, where tree-lined, walkable streets, historic charm, local restaurants, and neighborhood favorites create an inviting setting close to shopping, parks, universities, medical facilities, sports venues, performance venues, and downtown destinations.
Local Dining + Everyday Convenience
Explore a diverse mix of nearby restaurants, from farm-to-table dining and Southern comfort food to craft breweries, neighborhood favorites, global cuisines, casual dining, and popular quick-service options. Oberlin Court, a nearby mixed-use area with local eateries and everyday conveniences, is about an 8-minute walk from our home. The Village District, with Harris Teeter, additional shops, restaurants, and casual dining options, is also within walking distance or a short drive away. Glenwood South, North Hills, grocery stores, shopping, and other everyday conveniences are nearby as well, making it easy to plan meals, stock the kitchens, or enjoy a relaxed outing.
Convenient Arrivals + Regional Access
With RDU International Airport, Amtrak Raleigh Union Station, and major roadways nearby, arrivals and departures are convenient for guests coming from near and far. Whether gathering for a milestone celebration, retreat, reunion, graduation, sports weekend, wedding guest stay, professional gathering, medical-related visit, or extended family stay, The Oberlin Palais offers a rare blend of scale, warmth, privacy, comfort, and Raleigh convenience.
**Important Information Before Booking**
The Oberlin Palais Collection includes three reservation options within the same physical property footprint: The Oberlin Palais, The Oaks @ The Oberlin Palais, and The Alcove @ The Oberlin Palais. Access, amenities, parking areas, and available spaces are determined by the specific listing reserved.
The City of Raleigh requires short-term rental hosts to maintain, for three years, a list of all overnight guests staying on the premises. To comply with this requirement, the Primary Guest must complete and submit our Pre-Arrival Form with accurate information for all overnight guests at the earliest convenience, but no later than 7 days before arrival, so we can prepare for the stay and support a smooth check-in process. For reservations made within 7 days of arrival, the form must be submitted promptly after booking. The personal access code will not be activated until the completed Pre-Arrival Form has been received.
Our home is maintained as an allergy-sensitive environment for the comfort and well-being of our guests, including families with animal allergies, sensitivities, asthma, or related health concerns. To help preserve this environment, animals are not permitted in our home, including animals belonging to overnight guests, visitors, vendors, invitees, or event attendees. Guests with animal-related accommodation questions should reach out to us before booking so we can thoughtfully review the request.
Our home is smoke-free. Smoking and vaping are not permitted anywhere inside our home or anywhere on the property, including porches, balconies, outdoor living areas, driveways, walkways, and landscaped areas. This includes cigarettes, cigars, cannabis, vaping devices, e-cigarettes, hookah, and similar products. Because our home is carefully prepared for each guest, including guests with sensitivities, allergies, asthma, or related health concerns, any violation of this policy is considered a serious violation of our House Rules & Guest Standards. Guests will be responsible for additional cleaning, deodorizing, restoration, damage, loss of use, and any related costs needed to return the home to its smoke-free condition.
Private family gatherings, milestone celebrations, retreats, dinners, and approved events are welcome when disclosed and approved in writing before the stay. Ticketed, public, promoter-led, open-invitation, paid-entry, or disruptive events are not permitted.
If you are planning a 2026 or 2027 gathering, we would be honored to help you explore whether The Oberlin Palais is the right fit for your stay.
License #: ZSTR-000560-2024
Access + Multi-Generational Comfort
The Oberlin Palais has been thoughtfully designed with multi-generational comfort in mind. Our home includes a private elevator, wide pathways, zero-entry shower options, a wall-mounted shower seat, and a gently curving ramp at the main entrance, along with two shallow entry steps and iron handrails.
Guests with specific mobility or care-related questions are warmly encouraged to reach out so we can help them feel prepared and confident before arrival.
Fire Features + Local Regulations
Outdoor fire features, including the fire pits, are subject to state and local burn regulations.
During periods of elevated wildfire risk, statewide, county-level, or local burn restrictions may prohibit outdoor burning, including in residential areas. When these restrictions are in effect, outdoor fire features will not be available for guest use.
These safety requirements are beyond our control and do not otherwise affect use of our home or the reservation terms.
Transit + Arrival
The Oberlin Palais offers convenient access for guests arriving by air, train, car, rideshare, or local transportation.
RDU International Airport: approximately 11.2 miles
Amtrak Raleigh Union Station: approximately 3.3 miles
GoRaleigh Station: city and regional bus transportation
R-Line: Downtown Raleigh circulator bus
Most guests find a car or rideshare helpful for exploring Raleigh and the surrounding Triangle region. Drive times vary based on traffic, weather, events, and time of day, but The Oberlin Palais is well positioned for guests traveling throughout Raleigh, Cary, RTP, Durham, Chapel Hill, and nearby regional destinations.
Your hosts are available by app, text, email, or phone if questions arise before or during your stay. We are happy to help with arrival details, planning questions, accessibility or layout considerations, and anything else that helps your group feel prepared, comfortable, and welcomed.
Convenient Raleigh Location
The Oberlin Palais is tucked into Raleigh’s sought-after Five Points/Hayes Barton neighborhood, a premium residential setting known for tree-lined, walkable streets, historic charm, neighborhood dining, local favorites, and an inviting sense of place, with convenient access to Raleigh’s major destinations.
Nearby Highlights
Downtown Raleigh: about 3 miles
Raleigh Convention Center: about 3.4 miles
Red Hat Amphitheater: about 3.4 miles
Lenovo Center (formerly PNC Arena): about 4.5 miles
Carter-Finley Stadium: about 4.7 miles
NC State Fairgrounds: about 3.7 miles
North Carolina Museum of Art: about 3.6 miles
NC State University: about 2 miles
Meredith College: about 2 miles
WakeMed Urgent Care (Oberlin Road location): about 1.5 miles
UNC Rex Hospital: about 4 miles
RDU International Airport: about 11 miles
Amtrak Raleigh Union Station: about 3 miles
Research Triangle Park: about 16 miles
Shopping + Everyday Convenience
Oberlin Court and The Village District, which features Harris Teeter, offer everyday conveniences, a variety of shops, restaurants, casual dining, and quick-service food options within walking distance or a short drive from our home. Publix, Whole Foods, Crabtree Valley Mall, North Hills, Glenwood South, and the State Farmers Market are also nearby, making it easy to stock the kitchens, plan meals, shop, dine, or enjoy a relaxed outing during your stay.
Universities + Regional Access
The Oberlin Palais offers a convenient home base for guests visiting NC State University, Meredith College, Shaw University, Saint Augustine’s University, North Carolina Central University, Duke University, UNC-Chapel Hill, and the broader Research Triangle region.
Medical + Family Support Stays
For families visiting Raleigh for care, recovery support, or medical-related stays, The Oberlin Palais offers a comfortable private home base with convenient access to WakeMed Urgent Care on Oberlin Road, UNC Rex Hospital, WakeMed Raleigh Campus, Duke Raleigh Hospital, and other area medical facilities.
Parks, Golf + Entertainment
Guests can enjoy nearby access to Pullen Park, Gipson Play Plaza, Dorothea Dix Park, Jaycee Park, Umstead State Park, Shelley Lake, the North Carolina Museum of Art, Marbles Kids Museum, Lonnie Poole Golf Course, Raleigh performance venues, sports arenas, movie theatres, pickleball courts, and outdoor recreation throughout the Triangle.
Drive times vary by traffic, event schedules, weather, and time of day, but The Oberlin Palais offers a well-positioned private home base for exploring Raleigh, the Triangle, and surrounding destinations.
Why Guests Choose The Oberlin Palais
▪ Rare 7BR, 10BA Raleigh private home with 13 beds and sleeping accommodations for up to 26 guests
▪ Thoughtfully designed for milestone gatherings, retreats, reunions, and elevated group stays
▪ Layered living, dining, work, wellness, and entertainment spaces that give guests room to breathe, gather, and spread out
▪ Theatre and media spaces for movie nights, game-day viewing, family slideshows, videos, presentations, and shared downtime
▪ Private golf & multi-sport simulator for year-round recreation, team bonding, family fun, friendly competition, and shared downtime
▪ Gourmet kitchens, generous dining areas, cozy bedroom retreats, and thoughtful spaces for connection and privacy
▪ Private elevator, gently curving entrance ramp, zero-entry shower options, a wall-mounted shower seat, wide pathways, and multi-generational comfort
▪ Distinctive Five Points/Hayes Barton location with tree-lined, walkable streets, historic charm, local favorites, and convenient access to Raleigh’s major destinations
The Space
The Oberlin Palais has been designed to hold people beautifully—creating space for gathering, celebration, reflection, work, play, and rest.
As a rare 7BR, 10BA private home in Raleigh’s sought-after Five Points/Hayes Barton neighborhood, our home offers 13 beds and sleeping accommodations for up to 26 guests, giving larger groups the overnight comfort they need while preserving the warmth, comfort, and intimacy of a thoughtfully designed private residence.
Guests can gather across generous living areas, gourmet kitchens, dining spaces, theatre and media rooms, game and entertainment areas, fitness spaces, and screened and open-air outdoor spaces designed for seating, dining, grilling, games, conversation, and evenings around the fire pits. At the same time, cozy bedrooms, quiet work areas, and layered retreat spaces give guests room to step away, rest, recharge, or enjoy a more private moment when needed.
The Oberlin Palais works especially well for families and groups who want to stay together with room to breathe and spread out. Families can cook, dine, play, and unwind with ease. Retreat and leadership groups can meet, present, break out, and reconnect. Wedding guest groups, reunion groups, and milestone travelers can enjoy shared celebration with space for both connection and privacy.
Multi-Generational Comfort
The Oberlin Palais has been thoughtfully designed with multi-generational comfort in mind. Our home includes a private elevator, wide pathways, zero-entry shower options, grab bars in most bathrooms, a wall-mounted shower seat in Bathroom #1, and a gently curving ramp at the main entrance, along with two shallow entry steps and iron handrails. These thoughtful features help guests with varied needs feel considered, prepared, and comfortable throughout their stay.
Whether You Are Gathering For…
Whether you are gathering for a graduation, reunion, retreat, milestone celebration, sports weekend, professional gathering, wedding weekend, medical-related visit, or extended family trip, The Oberlin Palais offers a rare blend of scale, warmth, privacy, comfort, thoughtful design, recreation, and the convenience of Raleigh.
Well Suited For
▪ Multi-generational family gatherings and reunions
▪ Milestone celebrations and meaningful family stays
▪ Graduation stays and university visits
▪ Faith-based, ministry, marriage, and leadership retreats
▪ Executive, business, and professional group stays
▪ Sports, tournaments, and event-related stays
▪ Wedding guest groups and celebration stays
▪ Family stays for medical treatments, care, healing, and supporting loved ones
▪ Extended stays for families, groups, and professionals
Important Note
The Oberlin Palais is not a party house. Our home is located in a peaceful residential neighborhood, and guests are expected to honor quiet hours, neighborhood standards, and the spirit of the home.
Recreation Designed for Connection
One of the most distinctive features of The Oberlin Palais is its collection of indoor recreation, theatre, media, and shared-experience spaces designed to help guests gather, play, unwind, and connect without leaving our home.
The indoor Golf & Multi-Sport Simulator invites year-round recreation, friendly competition, team bonding, family fun, and shared downtime, with golf, football, soccer, baseball, hockey, dodgeball, cornhole, and more.
Theatre and media spaces create natural gathering points for movie nights, game-day viewing, post-event wind-downs, family slideshows, videos, presentations, and quiet evenings together. Guests are welcome to bring compatible game systems for added entertainment during their stay.
Game and entertainment areas throughout our home offer arcade games, table games, casual competition, and playful moments between meals, meetings, outings, and celebrations.
Together, these spaces help guests move naturally between gathering, recreation, rest, and retreat—making our home especially valuable for families, reunions, retreat groups, leadership teams, tournament stays, and milestone gatherings.
Sleeping + Bathrooms
Each bedroom at The Oberlin Palais was intentionally designed with a dedicated full bathroom, giving guests added comfort, privacy, and ease throughout their stay. Our home includes 7 bedrooms, 13 beds, 7 full bathrooms, and 3 half bathrooms, with half bathrooms thoughtfully located in the common areas for shared use.
▪ 5 king beds
▪ 3 queen-over-queen bunk beds (6 queen beds total)
▪ 1 queen sofa bed
▪ 1 full sofa bed
▪ 7 full bathrooms
▪ 3 half bathrooms located in common areas
▪ Zero-entry shower options
▪ Grab bars in most bathrooms
▪ Wall-mounted shower seat in Bathroom #1
▪ Cozy bedroom retreats designed for comfort, privacy, and rest
Amenities + Features
Recreation + Entertainment
▪ Indoor Golf & Multi-Sport Simulator
▪ Theatre and media spaces
▪ Game and entertainment areas
▪ Family slideshow, video, and presentation-friendly spaces
▪ Compatible game system use welcome
▪ Fitness and wellness spaces
Living + Gathering
▪ Multiple indoor gathering spaces
▪ Gas fireplaces
▪ Layered living areas for larger group connection and more intimate conversation
▪ Dining and meeting spaces for retreats, meals, and shared planning
▪ Quiet areas for reading, conversation, or rest
▪ Office and work-friendly spaces
Kitchen + Dining
▪ Multiple gourmet kitchen spaces
▪ Generous prep areas
▪ Double ovens
▪ Multiple dishwashers
▪ Spacious dining areas for shared meals and meaningful time around the table
▪ Coffee, snack, and conversation-friendly gathering spaces
▪ Filtered water stations
▪ Private chef and catering referrals available upon request
Outdoor Living
▪ Multiple open-air outdoor gathering areas
▪ Outdoor dining and lounge areas for meals, conversation, and time together
▪ Fire pit areas for s’mores, stories, laughter, and evening connection
▪ Grill stations for outdoor cooking and group meals
▪ Outdoor areas for games, lounging, and simply spending time together
▪ Screened porch with hammock chairs
Work, Wellness + Convenience
▪ Private elevator serving all three levels of our home
▪ Front porch/main entrance access by gently curving ramp or two shallow steps with iron handrails
▪ Secondary lower-level walkout entrance with natural light and an approximately 1/2″ threshold lip
▪ Wide pathways
▪ Zero-entry shower options
▪ Grab bars in most bathrooms
▪ Wall-mounted shower seat in Bathroom #1
▪ Two separate fitness and wellness areas
▪ Two separate office/work-friendly areas
▪ Two separate laundry areas for added convenience
▪ Two Level 2 EV charging stations
▪ Off-street and on-street parking
Location
▪ Distinctive Five Points/Hayes Barton location with tree-lined, walkable streets, historic charm, local favorites, and convenient access to Raleigh’s major destinations
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