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.
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.
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.
