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Durham Retreat: Deck, Grill, Firepit, 10 mins from Duke & Downtown

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Outdoor dining
Living room with L shaped sofa, recliner, love seat and occasional  chair
Living room comfortably seats 8
Living area
Kitchen with granite counter tops

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6134.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Durham, NC
  • Duke Regional Hospital
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Duke University
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Duke University Hospital
    ‪7 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

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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
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
No pets in the bedrooms or on furniture
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Guests must be in contact with me within the first 48 hours of booking. to confirm identities of the booking party.

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.
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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

  • Durham Station - 10 min drive
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 27 min drive

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

Is Durham Retreat: Deck, Grill, Firepit, 10 mins from Duke & Downtown pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Durham Retreat: Deck, Grill, Firepit, 10 mins from Duke & Downtown?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Durham Retreat: Deck, Grill, Firepit, 10 mins from Duke & Downtown?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Durham Retreat: Deck, Grill, Firepit, 10 mins from Duke & Downtown located?

This family-friendly Durham holiday home is located on a river, within 1 mi (2 km) of Duke Homestead and Duke Regional Hospital. Duke University is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

About the host

Hosted by Moyra

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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.

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