FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions
About Us
Who is Joy Watson Real Estate?
We’re a local, family-run real estate and rental management gem in the heart of Greensboro, NC. I’m Joy Watson, your friendly host—a licensed NC Real Estate agent with years of rental know-how, a former special education teacher, and a passionate master gardener. My team and I are here to help you buy, sell, or rent with a warm, personal touch. Our Domestic Arts Apprenticeship for Guilford County high school students uses our Wendover Ave. homes as an experiential learning laboratory and hopeful incubator of ideas and talents. As a guest, you might spot students learning experientially with Joy and earning hours towards their Occupational Course of Study High School Diploma.What services do you offer?
Whether you’re hunting for your dream home, selling a beloved property, or seeking a cozy rental, we’ve got you covered! We manage a delightful array of rentals—short-term furnished, mid-term furnished, and 12-month unfurnished stays—for corporate travelers, travel nurses, vacationers, and those in transition. Corporate Rentals, HomeStays, Vacation Rentals, and more, all with utilities, wifi, linens, pots and pans and everything you need included for furnished properties. We additionally offer in experiential learning apprenticeship opportunities in many domestic, small business and property management skills.How can I contact you?
We’d love to chat! Drop by our website at JoyWatsonrealestate.com, email me at joy@joywatsonrealestate.com, or call/text me at 928-699-8883. I’m here to make your journey smooth!What makes you different?
We are about personalized service, a deep love for sustainability, and community spirit through initiatives like Watsucker Urban Farm. We’re not just finding you a place to stay; we’re creating a home away from home and building our Greensboro Community to support diversity and inclusion on a personal level.Do you handle sales and rentals?
We’re your go-to for buying or selling homes and securing the perfect rental—short or long-term.
Rental Properties
What properties are available?
Our charming rentals in Greensboro, NC, are ready to welcome you:Urban Bird House Tiny House ADU (905 W Wendover Ave, NC 27408): A veteran-crafted, eco-friendly tiny home tucked behind Hunsucker’s Place, with 1 bedroom, 1 bath, and room for 2 guests.
Hunsucker’s Place (905 W Wendover Ave, NC 27408): A revitalized, eco-friendly cottage in front of Urban Bird House, offering 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, and space for up to 6 guests.
Whole Hunsuckers (905 W Wendover Ave, NC 27408): Combines Hunsucker’s Place and Urban Bird House, with 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, and room for up to 8 guests.
The Library of Ivy and Ellie (903 W Wendover Ave, NC 27408): A cozy eco-friendly retreat near downtown, featuring 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, and space for up to 4 guests.
My Sisters House (1007 Grayland St, NC 27408): An eco-friendly haven with 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, and room for up to 4 guests.
Gramma Dotties Garden Retreat (909 W Wendover Ave, NC 27408): A private room homestay with 1 bedroom, 1 shared Jack and Jill bath, perfect for up to 2 guests.
Mawmaw Uschis Greensboro Retreat (909 W Wendover Ave, NC 27408): A private room homestay with 1 bedroom, 1 shared Jack and Jill bath, ideal for up to 2 guests.
Your Moms Place (909 W Wendover Ave, NC 27408): Combines Gramma Dotties and Mawmaw Uschis, offering 2 bedrooms, 1 shared Jack and Jill bath, and space for up to 4 guests.
Downtown Greensboro College Hill Brownstone (Wafco Mills Condo) (622 Walker Ave, NC 27408): Our only condo at Wafco Mills (where I’m the HOA president), with 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, and room for up to 4 guests. Possibly available Summer 2025, $1700/month.
Idlewood House (907 W Wendover Ave, NC 27408): A single-family home with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and space for up to 6 guests. 12-month lease, possibly available April 2026, $2000/month.
King Edward (4201 King Edward Court, NC 27455): A spacious, eco-friendly home with 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and room for up to 8 guests. 12-month lease, possibly available November 2025, $2300/month.
Are properties furnished?
Furnished (move-in ready with love): Urban Bird House Tiny House ADU (whole house), Hunsucker’s Place (whole house), Whole Hunsuckers (whole house), The Library of Ivy and Ellie (whole house), My Sisters House (whole house), Gramma Dotties Garden Retreat (private room), Mawmaw Uschis Greensboro Retreat (private room), Your Moms Place (two private rooms).
Unfurnished (with washer, dryer, dishwasher, range, refrigerator, water, landscaping): Downtown Greensboro College Hill Brownstone (Wafco Mills Condo) (stainless appliances), Idlewood House (stainless KitchenAid appliances), King Edward (stainless dishwasher).
What are the rental durations?
Furnished: Perfect for a quick escape or a month-long adventure—minimum 2 nights, maximum 30 days. For stays over 30 days, a mid-stay cleaning keeps it fresh: My Sisters House and The Library of Ivy and Ellie are $125 for mid-stay cleaning; Hunsucker’s Place and Whole Hunsuckers are $185 for mid stay cleaning; Urban Bird House Tiny House ADU is $100 for mid stay cleaning; Gramma Dotties and Mawmaw Uschis are $50 each for midstay cleaning; Your Moms Place is $100 for midstay cleaning. Peek at the dynamic calendar on JoyWatsonrealestate.com/rentals for real-time availability.
Unfurnished: Designed for settling in with a 12-month lease.
What are the requirements for renting a home with Joy Watson Real state? For short term furnished rentals, there are built in screenings on Airbnb, and VRBO. For guest who book direct, we require screening and short term rental insurance through Truvi.com for approximately $50. For 12-month traditional rentals, clean background check, clean eviction check and 650+ credit score is required.
Are properties eco-friendly?
You bet! We embrace green living with no/low-fragrance cleaners, regular air filter swaps, sustainable materials, and a recycling spirit. Our pals at Simply Organized and Clean keep our homes pristine the eco-friendly way.How do I book a rental property?
Booking’s a breeze! For short-term stays, pick your platform: Airbnb, VRBO, Booking.com, Hopper, or go direct on JoyWatsonrealestate.com with the Direct Booking Button near the calendar. Our channel manager, Hostaway, syndicates to these platforms and powers our direct booking for all short-term rentals, processing payments securely through Stripe. For 12-month rentals, apply through Zillow or RentRedi.Are pets allowed in your rentals?
Bring your furry family members—we’re pet-friendly! Here’s how to keep the love flowing:Scoop pet waste and toss it in outdoor green trash cans or dumpsters pronto.
You’re responsible for any mess (waste, litter, fur, food, or damage like scratched furniture)—an $80/hour excess cleaning fee applies, plus repair costs if needed. Abandoned dog poop left after check out is removed by Doody Calls and will be billed back to you at $75.
Pet urine can hurt grass, so steer pets to non-grass, mulched or pine straw spots.
Pet fee: $50 for whole houses (Urban Bird House, Hunsucker’s Place, The Library of Ivy and Ellie, My Sisters House), $25 for private rooms (Gramma Dotties, Mawmaw Uschis).
Multiple pets or heavy shedders? Book a mid-stay cleaning with Simply Organized and Clean. Thanks for being a paws-itively respectful pet parent!
Do rentals include utilities and Wi-Fi?
Furnished: Everything’s taken care of—water, trash, gas, electricity, and Wi-Fi (peek at details on JoyWatsonrealestate.com).
Unfurnished: We handle water, trash, and landscaping for your peace of mind. Traditional 12 month tenants will need to have Electricity, Gas, and Wifi in their own name no later than their scheduled move in date.
How close are your rentals to downtown Greensboro?
You’re right in the heart of the action! Properties at 903/905/907/909 W Wendover Ave, 1007 Grayland St, and 622 Walker Ave are just steps from downtown Greensboro’s vibrant nightlife, eclectic dining, and cultural hotspots. Wendover is a four lane road within 5 minutes of Cone Hospital. Ambulances, Fire Trucks and Police sirens do pass at all hours. King Edward is a short drive down Elm St. then left on Pisgah Church Rd. but still close to all the fun.What amenities are included in your rentals?
Each home is packed with comforts to make your stay special:Urban Bird House Tiny House ADU: 1 bedroom (loft, ladder access), 1 bath, kitchenette (microwave/convection oven, refrigerator, hot plate), Wi-Fi, pet-friendly, sleeps up to 2.
Hunsucker’s Place: 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, full kitchen, vintage decor, Wi-Fi, pet-friendly, sleeps up to 6.
Whole Hunsuckers: 4 bedrooms, 5 beds, 2 baths, full kitchen, Wi-Fi, pet-friendly, sleeps up to 8.
The Library of Ivy and Ellie: 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, full kitchen, Wi-Fi, pet-friendly, sleeps up to 4.
My Sisters House: 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, full kitchen, Wi-Fi, pet-friendly, sleeps up to 4.
Gramma Dotties Garden Retreat: 1 bedroom, 1 shared Jack and Jill bath, dorm-sized refrigerator, microwave, Wi-Fi, iron, small ironing board, pet-friendly, sleeps up to 2. No kitchen access—see floor plan photo in listing.
Mawmaw Uschis Greensboro Retreat: 1 bedroom, 1 shared Jack and Jill bath, dorm-sized refrigerator, microwave, Wi-Fi, iron, small ironing board, pet-friendly, sleeps up to 2. No kitchen access—see floor plan photo in listing.
Your Moms Place: 2 bedrooms, 1 shared Jack and Jill bath, dorm-sized refrigerator, microwave, Wi-Fi, iron, small ironing board per room, pet-friendly, sleeps up to 4. No kitchen access—see floor plan photo in listing.
Downtown Greensboro College Hill Brownstone (Wafco Mills Condo): 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, washer, dryer, stainless dishwasher, stainless range, stainless refrigerator, water, landscaping, pet-friendly, sleeps up to 4.
Idlewood House: 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, washer, dryer, stainless KitchenAid dishwasher, stainless KitchenAid gas range, stainless French door KitchenAid refrigerator, water, landscaping, pet-friendly, sleeps up to 6.
King Edward: 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, washer, dryer, stainless dishwasher, range, refrigerator, water, landscaping, pet-friendly, sleeps up to 8.
Booking and Policies
What’s your cancellation policy?
Your flexibility matters! Check the policy on Airbnb, VRBO, Booking.com, or Hopper before booking, as it varies by platform.Do you require a security deposit?
For furnished rentals, we’ll share the details when you book. Payment is due within 24 hours to lock in your stay—otherwise, it’s not held. Direct bookings need a screening and short-term rental insurance completed through Truvi.com (about $50—see Truvi.com for details), including a “light touch” credit check for safety.Do you offer flexible lease terms?
Furnished: Perfect for short visits—2 nights minimum, 30 days maximum, with a mid-stay cleaning for longer stays (see FAQ #8).
Unfurnished: Designed for settling in with a 12-month lease.
What are your payment options?
Short-term: Book via Airbnb, VRBO, Hopper, or our direct booking platform powered by Hostaway, which syndicates to multiple platforms like Airbnb and VRBO while offering direct booking for short-term rentals. Payments on all platforms except Airbnb are processed securely through Stripe. Please note that nightly rates adjust with dynamic pricing.
12-month: We use RentRedi and require tenant payment through RentRedi for seamless payments.
Special Requests
Friend needs a short-term stay with unknown dates/person—can you provide a quote?
We’d be thrilled to help! Have your friend submit an inquiry on the listing page at JoyWatsonrealestate.com or their preferred platform. Include the referrer’s name (that’s you!) and stay purpose (e.g., a fun getaway or relocation). We’ll offer our best friends-and-family rate based on availability. Nightly rates range from $100-$500 for whole houses and $50-$300 for private rooms, plus cleaning fees, platform fees, and taxes. Exact quotes need dates and guest names in the booking system as figuring out a quote with missing details is time consuming and not respectful to our desire to share our best price.Trash and Recycling
Let’s keep our neighborhood sparkling! See the schedule for your home at Greensboro Waste Management. Use green cans for trash, brown for recycling, and gray for lawn debris or compost. Trash is collected early Monday mornings, and recycling is every other week. Eric, Joy, and our amazing Page High School OCS students roll cans out on Sunday and back after pickup—jump in and help if you feel inspired!
Additional Information
Why no showings?
We love welcoming guests, but showings can interrupt their stay. That’s why we limit them to unoccupied 12-month rentals like Downtown College Hill Brownstone, King Edward and Idlewood House. For others, dive into our detailed descriptions, fresh photos, and tons of great guest reviews available on our Airbnb profile (awaiting exact profile URL).What is dynamic pricing, and why do you use it?
Our rates dance with demand, seasonality, and local events to keep things fair and fun, all thanks to Truvi.com and Hostaway dynamic pricing tools.What is Truvi.com, and why do we use it?
Truvi.com is our trusty sidekick for screening short-term and mid-term guests using real-time data. Truvi handles guest screening and insurance (about $50—check Truvi.com for details). It’s a time-saver and keeps your stay safe knowing the person who booked matches the person who shows up.How does Truvi.com work?
Think of Truvi.com as a screening maestro! It does a light touch background, check to ensure we keep our guests safe. Truvi reviews every screening from to ensure safety.What’s nearby?
You’re in the heart of it all! Properties at 903/905/907/909 W Wendover Ave, 1007 Grayland St, and 622 Walker Ave are steps from downtown Greensboro’s buzzing nightlife, delicious dining, and cultural gems near Moses Cone Hospital and UNCG. King Edward is a short drive down Elm St away. Check out our favorite local spots on the “Businesses We Love” Google Map.Are properties near public transport?
Yes, hop on with ease! Explore routes with the Greensboro Transit Authority.What is an ADU?
An Accessory Dwelling Unit is a snug, sustainable living space on the same lot as a main house—like our darling Urban Bird House Tiny House ADU. Learn more at Tiny House Greensboro.Do you offer local charm?
You’ll feel it! Our rentals are brimming with curated vintage decor, capturing Greensboro’s warm, local spirit.Are properties accessible?
We’re sorry to say none are accessible right now—it tugs at our hearts, but we’re planning for a more inclusive future. Gramma Dotties, Mawmaw Uschis, and Your Moms Place need a full flight of stairs; Hunsucker’s Place and Idlewood House have walk-up attics with 1 bedroom up stairs; Urban Bird House Tiny House ADU requires a ladder to the loft; and My Sisters House, The Library of Ivy and Ellie, Hunsucker’s Place, and Idlewood House have 2 steps or more at entrances.How do I check in and out?
We’re excited to welcome you! Check-in/out details arrive via your booking platform or email (for direct bookings), with a keyless entry code and action items like payment, Truvi screening, and e-lease signing through a guest portal link. Near your stay’s end, we’ll send check-out instructions. A less email-heavy experience is on the way—stay tuned!Where can I park?
We’ve got your parking sorted with a smile:King Edward: 2-car attached garage and driveway as well as parking along the curb on Baylor, for your convenience.
Downtown College Hill Brownstone: 2 HOA parking stickers for reserved spaces (primary pad behind kitchen, any white “reserved” spot). Follow Wafco Mills HOA Rules and avoid blocking access—no extra fees.
Idlewood House, Hunsucker’s Place , Urban Bird House: 2 spaces in front, extra behind (don’t block access).
The Library of Ivy and Ellie: 2 spaces in back.
My Sisters House: Unconcrete gravel driveway (grading work pending before concrete).
Gramma Dotties, Mawmaw Uschis, Your Moms Place: Park along Grayland curb. Enter 909 W Wendover via the pink arched front door on Wendover for a warm welcome (skip the Grayland laundry entrance it is filled with shoes and laundry and is far less welcoming).
