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Durham Retreat: Deck, Grill, Firepit, 10 mins from Duke & Downtown
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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Sleeps 6 134.7 sq m
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Explore the area
Durham, NC
- Duke Regional Hospital2 min drive
- Duke University6 min drive
- Duke University Hospital7 min drive
- Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)26 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Main bedroom
1 King Bed
Second bedroom
1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed
Third bedroom
1 Double Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Durham Retreat: Deck, Grill, Firepit, 10 mins from Duke & Downtown
Sociable living, dining and entertaining with high speed internet, hardwood floors and a 20 x 25ft deck with gas grill, firepit and comfy seating looking out onto private woodland.
Perfect for family gatherings and reunions or somewhere to chill if you or your loved ones are visiting UNC or Duke colleges or medical facilities. It's also only 15 minutes from Umstead State Park which hosts the Umstead 100 and 20 minutes to Research Triangle Park (RTP)
The house is set in a quiet cul-de-sac in a settled family neighborhood.
The front door opens into an open plan living, eating and dining space. The large living room has an L-shaped sofa, single recliner, love seat and an occasional chair. The room has a 44" TV with superfast AT&T Fiber and a Roku streaming stick.
There is a breakfast bar with seating for two and a dining area that is hidden from the living area, but open to the kitchen, that seats 6. The dining area overlooks the large wooden deck and has views of the woodland. If you're up early you may see the deer that live there.
The kitchen is equipped with everything that you might need for cooking and baking. There is a utility area with tumble dryer and washing machine and is right next to the back door that gives you access to the deck with grill, firepit, dining table and chairs and two rattan sun loungers.
Off the living area is a corridor leading to the family bathroom and three bedrooms. The main bedroom has an en-suite bathroom and faces the deck and woodland. The other two bedrooms face the front garden. The largest of these bedrooms has a queen sized bed and a sofa that converts to a twin sized bed. The smallest of the bedrooms has a full/double bed, desk and chair, 32" TV with Roku stick, books and games.
Each bathroom is stocked with Terra Pure paraben-free soap, shampoo, conditioner and shower gel.
Downtown Durham and Duke Hospital and campus are a 10 minute drive away.
A NOTE ABOUT PETS
Most guests who have brought their dogs have been fantastic guests because they have observed the following rules:
- One pet only is allowed and a pet fee of $50 per stay will be charged
- Please inform us of the breed, age, and sex of your pet upon booking
- Pets are not allowed on furniture or beds. Please cover any furniture that a pet may get on
- Please clean up after your pet on the property and dispose of waste properly
- Please ensure your pet is leashed and supervised at all times, especially in shared areas
- Do not leave your pet in the house on its own
- Any soft furnishings and linens where we cannot remove pet hair, will need to be replaced and we will claim this from your damage deposit
Perfect for family gatherings and reunions or somewhere to chill if you or your loved ones are visiting UNC or Duke colleges or medical facilities. It's also only 15 minutes from Umstead State Park which hosts the Umstead 100 and 20 minutes to Research Triangle Park (RTP)
The house is set in a quiet cul-de-sac in a settled family neighborhood.
The front door opens into an open plan living, eating and dining space. The large living room has an L-shaped sofa, single recliner, love seat and an occasional chair. The room has a 44" TV with superfast AT&T Fiber and a Roku streaming stick.
There is a breakfast bar with seating for two and a dining area that is hidden from the living area, but open to the kitchen, that seats 6. The dining area overlooks the large wooden deck and has views of the woodland. If you're up early you may see the deer that live there.
The kitchen is equipped with everything that you might need for cooking and baking. There is a utility area with tumble dryer and washing machine and is right next to the back door that gives you access to the deck with grill, firepit, dining table and chairs and two rattan sun loungers.
Off the living area is a corridor leading to the family bathroom and three bedrooms. The main bedroom has an en-suite bathroom and faces the deck and woodland. The other two bedrooms face the front garden. The largest of these bedrooms has a queen sized bed and a sofa that converts to a twin sized bed. The smallest of the bedrooms has a full/double bed, desk and chair, 32" TV with Roku stick, books and games.
Each bathroom is stocked with Terra Pure paraben-free soap, shampoo, conditioner and shower gel.
Downtown Durham and Duke Hospital and campus are a 10 minute drive away.
A NOTE ABOUT PETS
Most guests who have brought their dogs have been fantastic guests because they have observed the following rules:
- One pet only is allowed and a pet fee of $50 per stay will be charged
- Please inform us of the breed, age, and sex of your pet upon booking
- Pets are not allowed on furniture or beds. Please cover any furniture that a pet may get on
- Please clean up after your pet on the property and dispose of waste properly
- Please ensure your pet is leashed and supervised at all times, especially in shared areas
- Do not leave your pet in the house on its own
- Any soft furnishings and linens where we cannot remove pet hair, will need to be replaced and we will claim this from your damage deposit
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
No pets in the bedrooms or on furniture
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Important information
You need to know
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Durham
Located in Durham, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. Duke Homestead and Vietnam Veterans Living Memorial are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Museum of Life and Science and Sarah P. Duke Gardens. Travelling with kids? Consider Wheels Fun Park and Waller Family Farm. Break out the clubs and hit the links on a nearby golf course, or seek out an adventure with cycling.
Durham, NC
What's nearby
- Duke Regional Hospital - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
- Duke University - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
- Duke University Hospital - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
- Durham Performing Arts Center - 8 min drive - 7.6 km
- Cameron Indoor Stadium - 11 min drive - 10.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Costco Food Court - 4 min drive
- Chick-fil-A - 3 min drive
- McDonald's - 2 min drive
- Starbucks - 17 min walk
- Cook-Out - 19 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Moyra

I love to travel! I was born in Zimbabwe and have lived in the UK, US and Italy. My job has taken me all over the world and while hotels are nice, I've always preferred to rent a whole property whether travelling by myself, with my family or friends.
Why they chose this property
Having lived in Raleigh in the 90s, I decided I really wanted to spend this next phase of my life back in North Carolina and I fell in love with Durham. The minute I viewed this house - in the pouring rain - I knew this was the place. When I walked into the house it just felt peaceful and I could feel my shoulders go down. The clincher was the back deck - large enough to entertain and with lots of privacy.
What makes this property unique
This is a sociable house - if you're in the kitchen you're not cut off from where anyone else might be. Yet if you want some quiet time, the bedrooms are away from the main living area or you could choose to spend time outside on the deck. Deer live in the woods, so if you're up early you can often see them making themselves at home out the back. Red cardinals are frequent visitors, contributing to an orchestra of bird song.
Yet you are just 10 minutes to downtown Durham with its amazing restaurants, galleries and bookshops. Duke Campus and Duke Medical facilities are also within a five to fifteen minute drive. If you need to get to RTP for business or down to Chapel Hill you'll be there in about 25 minutes.
Yet you are just 10 minutes to downtown Durham with its amazing restaurants, galleries and bookshops. Duke Campus and Duke Medical facilities are also within a five to fifteen minute drive. If you need to get to RTP for business or down to Chapel Hill you'll be there in about 25 minutes.
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