About Carolina Furnished Rentals
The local team bridging the gap between hotels and long-term leases in the NC Triangle.
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Who We Are
Carolina Furnished Rentals (CFR) is a locally owned and operated corporate housing provider based in Raleigh, NC. Founded in 2018, we provide fully furnished, move-in-ready homes for families, medical professionals, and corporate travelers in transition. Unlike remote rental companies, our team is based in the Triangle and supports guests and homes locally. We work with a portfolio of single-family homes designed to offer the flexibility of a hotel with the privacy of a dedicated residence.
Meet the Founders
Meet the local team behind Carolina Furnished Rentals.
Co-Founder · Licensed Broker
Amanda Williams
Amanda co-founded Carolina Furnished Rentals after experiencing the practical challenges of temporary housing during a family medical crisis.
She has worked in North Carolina real estate since 2013 and brings experience with rental properties, home renovations, relocation, and the Triangle housing market.
Her real estate work is affiliated with eXp Realty. That brokerage role is separate from CFR’s furnished-rental services.
Co-Founder
Alex Cowham
Alex brings a strong background in real estate, renovations, and home flipping to Carolina Furnished Rentals. With a sharp eye for what each property needs, he helps evaluate opportunities and ensures every home is set up to meet both our standards and our guests’ expectations. His hands-on experience allows him to see the potential in a property and the steps needed to make it truly shine.
He also oversees key relationships with our vendors and housing partners, helping keep operations running smoothly behind the scenes. With a passion for hospitality and a commitment to quality, Alex plays an important role in making sure each North Carolina home is move-in ready, well cared for, and positioned for long-term success.
Property Operations Manager
Raffy Geralde
With over a decade of customer service experience and three years in property management, the role of Property Operations Manager at Carolina Furnished Rentals focuses on overseeing daily operations and ensuring seamless communication between owners, guests, and the CFR team.
Known for being reliable and detail-oriented, this position is dedicated to keeping properties running smoothly. Outside of work, interests include basketball, gaming, hiking, and exploring new cuisines.
Our Origin Story
How we started
The seeds of CFR were planted in 2018 during a family medical crisis that required Amanda and Alex to travel for treatment. They experienced firsthand the stress of living out of a suitcase.
The Turning Point (2020)
During the pandemic, a family from a cramped NYC apartment contacted us. They needed a temporary home with a yard, a kitchen, and distinct rooms for video calls. We provided a three-bedroom home in North Carolina, and they later bought a permanent home here.
The Realization
We realized that gap housing was not serving families well. Hotels were too small, while apartments required 12-month leases. CFR was created to fill that need with flexible, furnished monthly rentals.
The CFR Standard vs. Marketplace Hosting
Why trust your housing stipend or insurance claim to us?
Extended-stay hotel
Flexible nights, limited life
Marketplace rental
The standard changes by host
Our standardCarolina Furnished Rentals
Local standards in a real home
Our Mission: Make Temporary Housing Feel Stable
We believe that temporary housing shouldn’t feel temporary. Whether you are displaced by a house fire, working a contract at Duke Hospital, or waiting for your new construction home to close, you deserve stability.
