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Cozy cottage with big backyard near downtown

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Smart TV, fireplace
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Durham, NC
  • North Carolina Central University
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Research Triangle Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Durham Performing Arts Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cozy cottage with big backyard near downtown

Cozy home for the whole family, including Fido.
Newly renovated one story house, with three bedrooms, two bathrooms and parking for up to four vehicles. Big, fenced in yard with courtyard patio.
Electric fireplace in living room with built-in shelves and desk.
Kitchen is fully stocked, coffee/tea, kitchenware. Two bedrooms contain queen size beds, third bedroom has twin bunkbeds. Bedrooms and living room have smart TV.
Minutes from downtown Durham, Duke University and Hospital, DPAC, Durham Bulls, and American Tobacco Campus.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Shepard House. Features include laundry facilities. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and a car charging station
  • 7 minutes by car from Duke University and 5 minutes from Research Triangle Park
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Christina Freeman

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Single level property
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Cozy cottage with big backyard near downtown Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Yvette J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay

Location was a little off of the beaten path, but the home was lovely and the backyard firepit very inviting. Well equipped kitchen. The home's footprint was small but the space was well designed and was ample for two adults and a teen.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reggie B., Richland,MI

Liked: Cleanliness

Thanksgiving

Perfect! Everything we needed. Pictures are accurate. Comfty & very clean. Property owners were so responsive. We’ll definitely return. The fenced in back yard was great for the little grandchildren.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent value

Charming, comfortable, and clean describe the house. All appliances in great condition & worked well. The hosts are great, communication was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jameson

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy house close to University

Comfortable stay with a nice backyard area, kept very clean, cozy furniture and beds, and hosts were responsive!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jayda P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy and Clean!

Very clean house! Comfortable and easy check in! No issues whatsoever!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Montgomery T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place!

Exactly as described, hosts responded to questions quickly.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024