i have a 3 bedroom house its in garner but just two miles from downtown raleigh. im from san diego but been in nc for 5years. i have two dogs there labs brother and sister. they stay outside during the day and stay in my room at night. there very nice dogs and yes you must like pets or atleast dogs. the house sits on a end street and is very private with nice woods in the backyard and with a small creek. i work in the medical field so please write for more information thanks jason