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Warm Luxury in walkable downtown Durham (2.5 mi. from Five Pts. Plaza)
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms 2+ bathrooms Sleeps 6 139.4 sq m
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Explore the area
Durham, NC
- Duke University2 min drive
- Duke University Hospital3 min drive
- Cameron Indoor Stadium6 min drive
- Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)23 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Lower Level Queen
1 Queen Bed
Main Floor Queen
1 Queen Bed
Twin
2 Single Beds
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Hall Half-Bath
Toilet
Lower Level Bath
Toilet · Shower only
Shared Bath
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Warm Luxury in walkable downtown Durham (2.5 mi. from Five Pts. Plaza)
Welcome to Carolina Cottage, nestled in one of Durham's premier post WWII neighborhoods, and extensively renovated by celebrated Designer + Builder Alicia Hylton-Daniel. Your experience will be enhanced by the thoughtfully curated spaces for relaxing, renewing and re-connecting. The home is spacious, with common areas to be shared, inside and out, as well as quiet spaces to read, nap, scroll and stream. You'll enjoy a full chef's kitchen and dining room, along with a sunny porch and shaded patio, just off the lower level bedroom suite.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Lock the doors
Check-out is at 11:00am. Please let me know when you’ve checked out. Please leave any dirty towels in the bathtub/shower, take out the trash, and remember to lock the doors.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
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
About the area
Durham
Located in Durham, this cottage is in the city centre. Sarah P. Duke Gardens and Museum of Life and Science are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Northgate Mall and Brightleaf Square. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Ambler Tennis Stadium, or consider a night out at Dean Smith Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Durham, NC
What's nearby
- Duke University - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
- Duke University Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
- Duke University Chapel - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
- Durham Performing Arts Center - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
- Cameron Indoor Stadium - 6 min drive - 3.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 19 min walk
- Texas Roadhouse - 3 min drive
- Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - 19 min walk
- Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - 3 min drive
- Burger King - 19 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Roger Daniel

Roger Daniel is the founding partner along with his wife, celebrated interior designer Alicia Hylton-Daniel, of Hylton Daniel design+construction. Together they bring design+construction, grounded in culture, art history, architectural engineering, and interior designs that have transformed homes throughout Durham.
Why they chose this property
Alicia and Roger fell in love with this home in early 2020. They felt its undeniable charm but, even more deeply, wanted to restore its beauty to honor its history. This home had sheltered three generations of one family, beginning in 1940, and holds a special place in one of Durham's loveliest neighborhoods.
What makes this property unique
Situated in a gorgeous old Durham residential neighborhood, adjacent to the historic Watts Hospital, which became the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics. This home has a sunny off-kitchen deck and a shaded covered patio, surrounded by long-leaf pines, hydrangeas, camellias, and gardenias.
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