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Staycation, anyone?

Amazing Airbnb and Vrbo rentals around Winston-Salem

Front porch with "Welcome sign" against wall. Two black chairs flank a window with a green plant on a table between. A porch swing is in the distance
Cozy Ardmore bungalow | Photo via Airbnb
We’ve compiled a list featuring 15 extraordinary rentals in the Twin City that are worthy of a trip for you, your partner, your bestie, or the whole squad this year.

Just a heads up: Prices may vary depending on dates selected, taxes, and booking and cleaning fees (sorry, Airbnb and Vrbo make the rules, we just follow them).

For the outdoor lovers

Courtyard cottage
This guest house studio near Truist Stadium has a private outdoor oasis that is perfect for pets, which stay for free.
  • ~$85 a night
  • 1 BD | 1 BA
  • Fully fenced-in courtyard, water features + dedicated workspace
Cozy Ardmore bungalow
Learn why locals love this centrally located neighborhood in this home filled with plants and art.
  • ~$135 a night
  • 2 BD | 2 BA
  • Stone patio with gas grill and fire pit, street parking + pet friendly

Log cabin dreams

The Red Door Cabin
Escape to the woods in this stylish cabin, which is just 10 minutes from downtown.
  • ~$189 a night
  • 1 BD | 1 BA
  • Pets allowed, washer and dryer + self check-in via keypad
Stone fireplace with fire in log cabin. A painting hans above the fireplace and a sofa sits opposite the fireplace. Other chairs are places around the room.

Majestic Getaway Cabin

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Photo via Vrbo

Majestic Getaway Cabin
This 1930s cabin is nestled down a private drive but is a mile away from Wake Forest University.
  • ~$295 a night
  • 3 BD | 3 BA
  • Fully equipped kitchen, washer and dryer + large porches

Places for the whole family

Spacious home with deck
Walk to Reynolda Gardens in this fully renovated, family friendly home.
  • ~$124 a night
  • 4 BD |2 BA
  • Toys and games, outdoor space + pet friendly
Light living room with blue patterned rug and fireplace. A tv hangs opposite a sofa on the left.

Spacious home with deck

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Photo via Vrbo

Charming West Highlands home
Feel like a local in this Cape Cod-style home nestled between West End and Buena Vista.
  • ~$162 a night
  • 3 BD | 2 BA
  • Fully stocked kitchen, fenced-in backyard with deck + washer and dryer
9 more spectacular stays
Asked

Let’s settle this once and for all — what’s the coolest rental home feature?


A. Hot tub
B. Foosball table or pool table
C. An incredible view
D. I don’t care as long as it’s sparkling clean
Home sweet Airbnb
 
Events
Wednesday, Aug. 14
  • Yogammunity | Wednesday, Aug. 14 | 7-8 p.m. | Radar Brewing Company | $12 | Bring a mat and work on your breathing and technique — tickets include a drink.
Thursday, Aug. 15
  • “CLIMB” Opening Exhibit | Thursday, Aug. 15 | 6 p.m. | West Salem Art Hotel | Free | Explore artist Nicole Uzzell’s ladders and what they mean.
Friday, Aug. 16
  • Innovation and Cinema: “Blade” | Friday, Aug. 16 | 7-10 p.m. | Bailey Park | Free | Immerse yourself in the world of vampires during this screening under the stars — bring a chair or blanket.
Saturday, Aug. 17
  • Men Who Cook | Saturday, Aug. 17 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Legacy Stables and Events, Forsyth Barn | $100-$1,250 | Bring your appetite for a night of taste testing creations from teams at this fundraiser for SECU Family House.
Sunday, Aug. 18
  • First Year Anniversary | Sunday, Aug. 18 | 2-4 p.m. | La Pink Moon Cafe | Free entry | Help the cafe celebrate the milestone with food, fun, live music, and activities.
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News Notes
Real Estate
  • The Spring Street Co-op wants to turn a five-unit building at 207 N. Spring St. into affordable housing owned by residents making 30% to 50% of the area median income. City Council will consider forgiving a nearly $517,000 lien on the property at its Tuesday, Sept. 3 meeting. (WFDD)
Featured
  • The Winston-Salem company Accelerated Brands has made the Inc. 5000 list for the fourth time in five years. Ranked No. 491, the consumer and commercial automotive services company includes the Trademark Car Wash and Strickland Brothers 10-Minute Oil Change brands.
Open
  • Social Habit is now open at 242 N. Main St. in Kernersville. The cocktail bar is open seven days a week and serves many drinks like the King’s Trust with local products and fresh-squeezed juices. (Winston-Salem Journal)
Opening
  • Six Hundredº plans to serve customers again starting Monday, Aug. 19. The restaurant in Innovation Quarter was forced to close mid-July after an accident above the space. It plans to offer opening week specials, menu highlights, and upcoming events.
Coming Soon
  • Eyeglass retailer Warby Parker plans to open a store in Thruway Shopping Center by the end of the year. The retail location will be the second brick-and-mortar shop in the Triad. (Winston-Salem Journal)
Outdoors
  • See sunspots, solar flares, and other solar activity during a public solar observation on Saturday, Aug. 17 at Forsyth County Central Library. Telescopes will be available from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. weather permitting — follow the Forsyth Astronomical Society on Facebook for updates.
Network
  • Register to learn more about the entrepreneurial scene in Winston-Salem at Pitch-Space LIVE on Tuesday, Sept. 10 at Flywheel. The free event with local startup pitches, investor panel feedback, and an audience Q+A starts at 4:30 p.m.
Film
  • See the environmental film “Undammed” and take part in a discussion afterwards on Tuesday, Aug. 20 at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Winston-Salem. The free screening of the documentary exploring dam removal as a way to repair the climate begins at 6:30 p.m.
State
  • Nearly 100 eligible hospitals, including Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center, have committed to participate in the state’s medical debt relief incentive program. It will relieve debt for nearly two million North Carolinians who qualify + put policies in place to mitigate debt accumulation.
Finance
  • Good news: Rates are expected to go down soon. Compare fixed-rate loans and HELOCs to find your best way to borrow — calculate your payment.*
Plan Ahead
  • Face to Face will kick off its blockbuster season on Wednesday, Sept. 11 with legendary quarterback Peyton Manning, joined by Tracy Wolfson, the lead sideline reporter for the NFL on CBS Sports. Guaranteed your seat by purchasing individual tickets or season subscriptions.*
Shop
  • These THC gummies tap into the body’s endocannabinoid system and get you feeling right within five minutes. Get 20% off with code FIRST20.*
 
Concert

Something for everyone

Experience diverse musical genres during Music Carolina SummerFest

Dark room with purple light on cello player and person standing holding microphone. A drummer is sitting in the background.
You can buy wines matched to specific compositions at Jazz, Poetry and Wine. | Photo by Owens Daniels via Music Carolina
Venues around Winston-Salem host music + performing arts organizations for Music Carolina SummerFest. Here’s what’s coming up in August:
  • Peter and the Wolf Family Concert | Saturday, Aug. 17 | 3 p.m. | Kaleideum | $12-$15 | A narrator and woodwind quintet perform the classic tale.
  • Jazz, Poetry and Wine | Saturday, Aug. 17 | 7:30 p.m. | Acadia Foods | $15 | The Matt Kendrick Trio and poet Spencer Aubrey perform.
  • Jazz Classique | Saturday, Aug. 24 | 7:30 p.m. | Piedmont Music Center | $10-$27 | Hear classical selections with jazz improvisation.
  • Travis Williams Group | Thursday, Aug. 29 | 7:30 p.m. | NC Museum of Art, Winston-Salem Auditorium | $10-$27 | The quintet will play original compositions.
  • Piedmont Opera — Here’s to the Ladies! | Saturday, Aug. 31 | 3 p.m. | Calvary Moravian Church | $10-$27 | Soloists and a chorus will perform Broadway songs written by women.
Concerts continue through Sunday, Sept. 15. Grab tickets in advance online + arrive at least 15 minutes before showtime. Seating is first-come, first-served.
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The Wrap
 
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I’ve treated myself this summer by stopping into Buie’s Market and grabbing fresh flowers from The Flower Yard in Clemmons. The bouquets are restocked every Wednesday. I recommend picking one up to enjoy whatever is currently blooming.
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