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Minutes to Duke and Downtown-Fire pit-Fenced yard

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Terrace/patio
Interior
TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

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Durham, NC
  • Duke University
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Durham Performing Arts Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Duke University Hospital
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    ‪22 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.

Minutes to Duke and Downtown-Fire pit-Fenced yard

Relax in this charming, upscale retreat, just minutes from Duke and downtown Durham.

Thoughtfully designed with comfort and convenience in mind, this home features high-speed internet, smart TVs in every room, and a dedicated workspace for late-night remote work.

Enjoy a fully stocked kitchen, high-performance washer and dryer, and a spacious screened-in porch.

Now welcoming dogs!

Just added a firepit and swinging chair to the backyard!

** Spacious and modern 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home in the heart of Durham!

** Perfect for families, groups, or professionals visiting the area, our home comfortably sleeps up to 8 guests.

Dogs are welcome. They need to be in crate if left alone in the property.

Living room:
Pictures show previous couch. We have added a sleeper sofa to accommodate 2 more guests.

Bedrooms:
Master Bedroom: Comfortable king bed, blackout blinds, smart TV, desk, dresser, walk-in closet with luggage rack, hangers and large extra blanket. Attached bathroom.

Bedroom 2: Comfortable, queen bed, blockout blinds, smart TV, shared guest bathroom in hallway, closet stocked with hangers, luggage rack, extra large blanket

Bedroom 3: Comfortable queen bed, blackout blinds, smart TV, shared guest bathroom in hallway **closet is locked off and used as a supply closet** hanging rack provided and luggage rack provided

Amenities:
- Fully stocked kitchen
- Fast Wifi- 600 Mbps
- Parking for 4 cars plus street parking available
- High efficiency washer and dryer with laundry room fully stocked with detergent, dryer sheets, steamer, lint rollers, iron, ironing board, hanging rack to dry clothes

Location:

Driving distance to:
Downtown: 1.2 miles
Duke University: 2.5 miles
Duke Hospital: 2.6 miles
Duke Gardens: 1.3 miles
Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University: 0.9 miles

Walking distance to restaurants:
Grub Durham: 0.3 miles
Da Kine's Kava: 0.3 miles
Isaac's Bagels: 0.4 miles

Walking distance to markets:
Durham Co-op Market: 0.3 miles
Al-Taiba Halal Market: 0.4 miles

Explore all that Durham has to offer from our conveniently located home! Book your stay now for a comfortable and memorable visit.

You'll have the entire property to yourselves, providing privacy and comfort during your stay.

Guests are welcome to message me any time they have a question or need help.

In West End, history coalesces with the tastes of the moment. Just a few blocks from Duke University’s East Campus sits West End, one of the oldest neighborhoods in Durham. Immerse yourself in Durham’s history at the Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice. Bike lanes, rainbow flags, and bungalow-lined streets make this a diverse hub where diverse communities meet to dine, stroll, and enjoy an eclectic smattering of businesses just steps away from one another. GRUB Durham, an old gas station turned hip Southern eatery, offers plenty of outdoor seating and a menu full of delicious options like smooth grits, chicken biscuit sandwiches, and refreshing cocktails. It opens it's doors to everyone, including four-legged friends along for an adventure. Close by is the Durham Co-op Market, perfect for stocking up on picnic fare to enjoy in the lush green space of Duke’s East Campus a short walk away. Unwind with tea, plan for falafel at lunch, and enjoy a dinner full of Middle Eastern flavor just across the street at Da Kine’s Kava, Quick Meal Mediterranean, and Al-Taib Halal Market, all of which are a testament to the diverse and intercultural offerings available to enjoy. The Cookery is an event space and wedding venue that is perfect for hosting reunions and gatherings of all kinds. Two doors down is an eclectic Durham retail experience that is yours to discover at Gibson Girl Vintage, where clothes of all types, unique homewares, and the occasional pair of vintage skates can be found.

You can get around the neighborhood by walking or riding your bike as the neighbors can frequently be seen riding their bikes. If you have a car, you will be able to park on either driveway to the sides of the house. For extra peace of mind, the gate can be opened and the cars can be parked out of public view.

Currently adding a firepit and swinging chair to the backyard!
1. No smoking inside the property. No smoking in the patio. Smoking is allowed in the backyard.
2. No parties or events without preapproval.
3. Only pets allowed are dogs. Must be in a crate if left alone in the property.
4. No unregistered guests.
5. No loud noise past 9PM.
6. Check out is at 10:00am on date of departure / reservation end. Late check out can be requested ahead of time however no guarantees are made for approval as this is dependent on other reservations. A fee of $50/hour will be charged for guests who do not check out / leave property in time if they have not requested and been approved ahead of time for late check out.
7. Trash day is on Thursday. Please take the garage bins and recycling bins to the curb in the front of the property. A $50 fee will be charged if trash bins are not taken out as full bins affects the next guest.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice. Enjoy 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
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find a garden and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Liz

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • 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

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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 are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • 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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
Long-term renters welcome
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 first aid kit
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.

Property is also known as

382700

Minutes to Duke and Downtown-Fire pit-Fenced yard Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

mai n.

Liked: Cleanliness

Strong recommended

Great place!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very Comfortable Stay

This was a very comfortable place for my family of four. Very thoughtfully furnished in a way that seemed simple but had everything we really wanted and more, and they've clearly put in a lot of thought to the indoor aesthetics. Liz was super communicative and helpful. As someone who likes to take morning walks, I loved that you could walk into downtown and Duke from this location. We would definitely stay here again and feel lucky we found such a nice place!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family trip

We had a great time bringing our kids back to our old stomping grounds. House was wonderful and owner has done a great job anticipating needs. Also went out of their way to help accommodate a few requests (air mattress for our youngest & games to help keep kids entertained after our youngest was asleep).
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Came in for basketball game house was remodeled really nice
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dodi C., Northern KY/CIncinnati area

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location and newly renovated, immaculate house

My husband, myself and our 3 adult daughters gathered in Durham for 4 days for a big birthday with 4 of us being Duke alums. The house provided the perfect location - 5 minutes from Duke campus, 5 minutes from downtown tobacco district's restaurants and 20 minutes from airport. The house appeared to be completely renovated inside with everything looking brand new. Immaculately clean with every amenity. Liz was extremely responsive throughout the booking process and our stay, responding to emails usually within 5 minutes, sometimes even quicker. It was a really lovely place to be able to relax in with our kids. I would absolutely rent it again when we are back in town.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristi K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great bungalow

Very clean with lovely screened in back porch. Owner was super nice to give us a late check out.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S., Atlanta

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming, comfortable, convenient to Duke

This is a charming property. It seems brand new and very well thought out. There is plenty of parking; the bedrooms are generous in size; the kitchen is equipped for coffee and plenty of ice; and there is a huge, lovely, screened back porch. There is plenty of room for families to gather. The owner was easy to reach, immediately responsive and had included extra items to welcome us. We walked back and forth to restaurants, the Duke shuttle bus (Swift Ave.) and stores (Durham Co-op). We hope to return to this property again and again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect!

This property is perfect! So clean, well-appointed, very comfortable mattress, fresh white towels, and a quick convenient drive to Duke. I'll rent again!
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Don’t pass on this house!

We took a chance on this house for my son’s graduation weekend at Duke University. It was a new listing and didn’t have any reviews. We arrived and were blown away with the condition of this property. It has been renovated and appeared in like new condition. The house was spotless. The bedrooms were good size with very comfortable beds. The a/c unit worked nicely. The kitchen was well equipped and had the cutest coffee bar. The screened in deck was large with very comfortable furniture. My favorite spot for morning coffee listening the birds and cocktails in the evening. The owner thought of every detail down to a handwritten welcome note and a basket of snacks. Check in/out info clearly written and easy to follow. WiFi connection strong. The house is roomy and is beautifully decorated. Great spot to relax after a busy day. Walking distance to Grub, a great spot for breakfast. We would stay here again in a heartbeat! Book it now, you won’t be disappointed!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirkland n., London, UK

Liked: Cleanliness

Brilliant place!!

This property is a gem...newly renovated, tastefully decorated, centrally located, impeccably clean, perfectly appointed, comfortable, with a lovely porch. Every detail is taken care of to a high standard, from mosquito nets on all the windows, to plush bath mats, comfortable beds and pillows, well appointed kitchen, helpful and responsive host etc. I will return every time I am in Durham. Thank you for making the place to special and for being such a wonderful host!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024