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Lakewood/Lyon Park Renovated Cottage Near Duke 26A

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Smart TV, offices
Exterior
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 256 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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Durham, NC
  • Place, Durham Bulls Athletic Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Duke University
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Durham Performing Arts Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

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About this property

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

Lakewood/Lyon Park Renovated Cottage Near Duke 26A

Cute little one bed room located in trendy Lakewood/Lyon Park. Minutes from Duke!

The unit is newly renovated, brand new granite kitchen counter tops, new tiled bath room, hard wood floors, new furniture, comfortable memory foam mattress, new plumbing, electrical, mini split air conditioning/heat, fiber speed WIFI, smart TV, off street parking for one car in driveway.

PLEASE NOTE: We are offering several identical listings on the same street. Pillows, rug, paintings, etc. subject to change.

While we are not likely to be onsite to welcome you or during your stay, we are easily accessible and timely in responding via the booking platform website/apps between 6am to 9pm EST. We can also be reached via text message or phone call in the event of an emergency. Our phone number will be provided prior to check in.

This home is one side of a duplex. We own both sides and both are rented strictly on Airbnb. The home is located on the border of the Lyon Park/Lakewood neighborhoods. We are close to Duke, downtown, Whole Foods, etc.

Durham is a diverse and ever changing city. If this is your first time to Durham, please be aware that you will see people of all walks of life. There are many renovated homes nearby and you will find most local residents to be friendly. Please be courteous and respectful to all neighbors.


Please park in the driveway to the left. Please enter up the front steps and use the door on the left (unit A).

The door uses the August Home smart lock and can be accessed by sending us your cellphone information prior to check in. Once you provide your cellphone and we add your number, you will receive a text message with additional instructions on how to download the app. Upon arrival to the front door, simply open the August Home app and press the circle to unlock the front door (the phone will sense the door lock via Bluetooth). We will also send you a unique pin pad code either as a backup or for primary use if you prefer not to download the door lock app.

In the event that technology fails, we have a backup lockbox hidden on site for emergency access.

There is only one step onto the front porch. Once inside, everything is on a single level. There are security cameras on the outside corners and front porch.



This space is the left side of a duplex separated by a center wall and accessed via a private entrance. The entire space is yours and no interior spaces are shared.

Once inside, the property opens to a living room with a couch, coffee table and smart tv where you can access your streaming services. The living room is open to the kitchen with barstool seating for two, new stainless steel appliances and basic pots, pans, cutlery, etc.

Down the hallway, you will find the laundry area equipped with a washing machine and dryer and a bathroom with a full sized tub/shower combo.

The bedroom has a closet space and comfortable queen bed and privacy blackout curtains for a comfortable night's sleep.

This location is central to many attractions.

You can check the Durham transportation website for the local bus route and other transportation options.

Most guests opt to bring a car. Free parking for one cars is available onsite in the left side driveway. There may be additional street parking available within close proximity but is not guaranteed.

5 minute drive to downtown Durham
3 minute drive to Duke
17 minute drive to RDU airport

To ensure transparency and clear expectations up front, please note the following for all of our properties:

- We are pet friendly BUT all of our guests do not have pets or appreciate pet hair. Therefore, we charge an extra $57 pet cleaning fee that is passed on entirely to our cleaning crew. This ensures that they spend the extra time removing any pet hair from linens and towels, spend extra time cleaning baseboard trim, wiping fan blades, cleaning HVAC filters, etc. If you do not select "Add Pet" when booking and you stay with a pet, the $57 cleaning fee will be requested from you at checkout. Please select Add Pet in your initial booking to avoid this interaction.

- We absolutely prohibit any and all smoking and drug use at our properties. This behavior makes it extremely difficult to turnover the unit for a new guest likely arriving the same day of your departure. If we find that you have smoked in our property, there will be an extra $200 cleaning fee, you will receive a negative review, and you will not be able to book at our properties in the future. This is a non-negotiable. Do not book if you plan to smoke.

- No parties allowed or loud music after 8pm. Many of our properties are connected duplexes and out of courtesy for neighbors, we ask that there be no gatherings or loud music or unauthorized guests not listed on the reservation. If family or friends are stopping by, please kindly let us know ahead of time .
During your stay at this apartment building, you'll be within walking distance of Duke University. You'll find features like laundry facilities. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the apartment.
  • Air-conditioned apartment with kitchen, washing machine, and patio
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Duke University and a few minutes from Duke University Hospital
This apartment offers its guests laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Durham apartment is smoke free.


Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking (max 1 space)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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

Absolutely no parties. Please be courteous of guests in our other units and the neighbors. No loud music after 8pm.
No guests not listed on the reservation without first notifying and receiving approval from hosts.
Please keep the thermostat at a reasonable temperature.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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.
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.

Property is also known as

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Lakewood/Lyon Park Renovated Cottage Near Duke 26A Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Philip T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Booking was easy and communication was quick and clear. The property has been renovated nicely. It is convenient to Duke and the downtown area. Quick access to a highway to get you to other parts of town as needed.
Stayed 31 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Leslie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Neighborhood seemed very low income, with a crowd of neighbors outside at night partying loudly with small children. We found roaches in the kitchen and the bedroom. The management brought us roach traps 2 days after we complained about it. The price was great, now we know why.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin W., Newton, NC

Liked: Cleanliness

Great little place close to Duke

This a cute little duplex that was perfect for my stay near Duke university hospital. I was there for several weeks and had great communication with the host/owner. There were a few issues that got resolved immediately and even had a few extensions that were handled with ease. The neighborhood is a mix of incomes, generations, and ethnic backgrounds but i always felt safe and absolutley no trouble of any kind. It even has a small back yard if you want the space. One bedroom and no pull out sofa but plenty of room and spacious living area and huge walk in closet. I felt the bedroom could have used a tv or a dresser but for the price this was an awesome pick.
Stayed 47 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

David W., South Jersey, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Welcome to the Lakewood Section of Durham

We stayed in the left hand side of the cottage. The bed, linen and the pillows were 4 star quality. Clean towels were available for the shower, with nice hot water, and plenty of it! The kitchen is modern, the toaster is the pop-up type, so use the microwave or oven for croissants, pizza, etc. There is a large closet behind the bedroom with shelving, rods and hangers. Use the washer/dryer, the host provided us laundry pods (we used only the dryer for our bath towels). A porch catches the morning sun, with the temp barely above 40 we toughed it out for our coffee. We met many of the neighbors as we walked our Yorkie, Jackson. There's a Red Lion supermarket within walking distance (it's a truck, but doable). Off street parking is provided. Driving to downtown is no problem. A well lit mini-mart is at the foot of the block, but its mainly for snacks. Our hosts were quick to answer any queries. No problems.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023