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Historically Hip on Hale-3 Kings, Walkable to shops, 3 minutes to Duke

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Private kitchen
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Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly

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Durham, NC
  • Place, Duke University
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Sarah P. Duke Gardens
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Duke University Chapel
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    ‪21 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.

Historically Hip on Hale-3 Kings, Walkable to shops, 3 minutes to Duke

Historic & Hip this Renovated 1930s bungalow in Old West Durham is extremely walkable!Enjoy a stylish experience at this centrally-located home with 3 king bedrooms, 2 large baths, open kitchen/Living and dining room! Rocking chair front porch and firepit w/fenced in yard! Amazing safe neighborhood walkable to shops, bars & restaurants! By Duke Hospital, NC school of Math & Science, VA hospital, Duke East campus & downtown! Enjoy all new amenities for entertaining and enjoying family & friends!

Welcome to Historically Hip on Hale a charming and spacious home for your getaway for friends and family! Enjoy the bright home with an open concept and one floor living with a huge open living area, with living room, dining area, and kitchen, with a walk in pantry! There are three large bedrooms, all have king beds, smart TVs, ceiling fans, and closets,- the master bedroom is an en-suite with walk in shower and large walk in closet! The guest bedrooms are open and spacious and bright! The hall bath has a tub and shower with a nice size vanity! Enjoy your morning coffee or your happy hour on the rocking chair front porch and watch the world go by! Or relax by the fire pit in the private fenced in backyard! Pet friendly with a $200 pet fee for up to 2 fur babies. This is such a gem you won’t be disappointed with this home! Fully renovated and designed by Stacy Morgan Designs.
This vacation home's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Duke University. You'll find features like laundry facilities. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a kitchen and 2 bathrooms in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Duke University and a few minutes from Duke University Hospital
This vacation home offers its guests laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

When bringing a pet you need to add them to your reservation. There is a question that says are you bringing pets slide the bar over to add them.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Historically Hip on Hale-3 Kings, Walkable to shops, 3 minutes to Duke Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

James D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the location and very comfortable vibe of the house. Great place to stay with our pet while visiting our son in college. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chieri O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location near Duke University, restaurants and shopping. Spacious layout and nicely decorated home. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming home with a lovely & responsive host. A perfect place for family time while visiting our son at college.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claude Ann M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great Durham stay

Perfect place for a family visit. great location and really responsive host
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bettina A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was beyond wonderful. Will definitely book again! Stacy, the host, was so kind and responded to all messages within minutes.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tamiko K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Amazing House, great communication with management
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great base for college touring

We stayed with our 17 year olds and it was perfect space. Great location, clean, great bathrooms and Stacey was super responsive
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Visit

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. House was clean, roomy and very convenient to Durham attractions! Totally recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mandy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Durham stay

This was a beautifully decorated home with comfortable beds, great kitchen, nice bathrooms and all the amenities as described. We enjoyed our stay very much!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay in the heart of Durham

Cozy, well furnished, adorable house in the best location in Durham! Very clean and great communication throughout the stay. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming

Well appointed, charming decor, great location for touring Duke!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house close to campus!

We had a great stay at this beautiful home! It was an easy walk to campus, clean, and the host had great communication! Will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lyn F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic experience at this VRBO in Durham. The house was exceptionally clean and well-maintained. We loved the location—the neighborhood felt very safe and was convenient for everything we wanted to do. Communication with the owners was a breeze; they were friendly, quick to respond, and made the whole process stress-free. It's truly a great place for any guest.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Host, Great Place, Great Location

We had a great stay at this property. The place was very nice and true to the listing and pictures. The location was very convenient to Duke and Downtown Durham and the neighborhood was very nice. The host was very proactive and communications were good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

We loved staying here. We were in town for a wedding at the Duke Chapel and this house was in the perfect location. Only 3 minutes away and it was extremely close to everything else in town. The decorations were also great!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Durham stay

The property was clean and comfortable. The kitchen had nice dishes and pots and the host left us coffee, popcorn and a bottle of wine which was a nice touch. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristi G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful!

We had a wonderful weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious, Comfortable King-Sized Beds!, Great Area

Very comfortable
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home

The home had everything my family and I needed. Close to the Duke campus and area shopping and restaurants. If we go back to the area we will certainly book another stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

In town home

We had a terrific stay in the town of Durham. The location was convenient for walking, restaurants, sightseeing. The bedrooms and living space were comfy. The kitchen was nicely updated.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable, stylish stay!

This home’s location in the perfect neighborhood near Duke was just what we were looking for. The three beds were especially comfortable and the beautiful interior design was much appreciated. Check in and out was super easy and the host very communicative. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

We stayed at this awesome VRBO. We came for our daughter’s graduation from Duke and found it to be close to campus, near grocery stores, a really nice neighborhood for walking, and walkable access to great restaurants and shops. Lots of laughter and good memories were made here. Loved the bonus fire pit. Great stay!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hip on Hale is a gem. Hale We absolutely loved our stay at Hip on Hale! The house was spacious, charmingly furnished, and well stocked & appointed with kitchen ware, etc.,. It was also very clean and well maintained. The neighborhood was lovely. The property manager was great - extremely helpful, responsive & available. We would definitely stay at Hip on Hale the next tine we visit Durham.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Camille Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding weekend

The cutest home so convenient to the city and everything. The house was very clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house

Well done redo and perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024