Duke-Rockwood Gem: 2BR/2BA w/ Office & Fenced Yard

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A barbecue grill on a deck with a staircase leading to a covered area.
A modern two-story house with a wooden deck and a black railing.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a window with curtains.
A modern living room with a fireplace, a television, a sofa, and a coffee table.
A dining area with a dark wooden table, six black chairs, and a sunflower centerpiece. There is a ceiling light above the table, and a small potted plant on the wall.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Durham, NC
  • Place, Mechanics & Farmers Bank
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Forest Hills Park
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Duke University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden

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About the area

Durham

Located in Durham, this holiday home is in the city centre. Streets at Southpoint Mall and Brier Creek Commons are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Durham Performing Arts Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Durham Bulls Athletic Park or Wallace Wade Stadium. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours and wildlife walks.
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Map
Durham, NC

What's nearby

  • Mechanics & Farmers Bank - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Forest Hills Park - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • North Carolina Central University - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Duke University - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Durham Performing Arts Center - 5 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 8 min drive
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cocoa Cinnamon - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪China Buffet - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Original Q Shack - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Alpaca Peruvian Charcoal Chicken - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Duke-Rockwood Gem: 2BR/2BA w/ Office & Fenced Yard pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Duke-Rockwood Gem: 2BR/2BA w/ Office & Fenced Yard?

As of 3 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Duke-Rockwood Gem: 2BR/2BA w/ Office & Fenced Yard on 4 Nov 2026 start from AU$527, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Duke-Rockwood Gem: 2BR/2BA w/ Office & Fenced Yard?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Duke-Rockwood Gem: 2BR/2BA w/ Office & Fenced Yard?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Duke-Rockwood Gem: 2BR/2BA w/ Office & Fenced Yard?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Duke-Rockwood Gem: 2BR/2BA w/ Office & Fenced Yard located?

Located in the heart of Durham, this holiday home is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Forest Hills Park and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Duke University. North Carolina Central University and Dr. James E. Shepard Monument are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 10 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay near lots of restaurants and grocery and anything you would need.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2026
Thank you for the great review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the convenient location and having plenty of restaurants, groceries, and everything you needed nearby. We’d love to host you again on your next visit! 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Quiet neighborhood, close to some great cafes and beer gardens. Owner is very good about communicating.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May 2026
Thank you, Donna! We’re so glad you enjoyed the location and the neighborhood. It’s great to hear you were able to check out some of the nearby cafes and beer gardens as well. We truly appreciate your kind words and would love to host you again anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay! Andrea was very communicative.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Dec 2025
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re glad to hear you had a lovely stay and that our communication made everything smooth for you. We truly appreciate you choosing our place and would be happy to host you again anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hosts were incredibly communicative and very easy to get ahold of when a minor issue came up with entry to the house. Great location, beautiful home with just about any amenity you might need - the spin bike and telescope were extra nice touches even though I didn’t get the chance to use them. I will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Feb 2026
Thank you so much, Tristan! We’re really glad everything went smoothly for you and that the home and its amenities worked well for your stay. We appreciate you choosing us and would be happy to host you again anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot

Clean, great location, fenced in yard was perfect for our dog. Loved the dog friendly touches-bowls, treats, dog bed. Very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome and Relaxing

Our stay was awesome! This home is lovely with a fantastic back yard and multiple decks. The location is very quiet and relaxing, but very close to an assortment of great restaurants. Our host Andrea was excellent checking in everyday to see if everything was to our liking. All amenities were provided for. It was an excellent stay and we will be back!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

House in the woods

The house was very clean and in a good neighborhood. There are a lot of steps so would not recommend to people with small children. Only had sample sizes of toiletries.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for long term stays

I actually stayed at this property for several weeks due to being displaced from my home for repairs. It's a really great space for long term stays in that you have access to all the closet space, etc. The natural light in the house is AMAZING. My dog really enjoyed the back yard, and the neighborhood was super friendly. My only comment - in order to access a bathroom or bedroom, you must take the stairs. This was no problem for me, but something to consider for those who have trouble with walking, etc.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Burst pipe. Terrible experience.

In the middle of our stay, a pipe burst on the bottom floor spewing some nasty smelling water everywhere. The host, Andrea with TriangleBnB, offered us another one of their properties to stay in. Unfortunately, the new property was a big step down: much smaller, no parking on site, in a worse neighborhood across the street from an abandoned building surrounded by barb wire.The pipe incident, the mid-trip move, and the worse property made this trip extremely tough on me, my wife, and our young son.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
I wish I was able to leave a better review... But there are Somethings I would like to mention before anyone else stays here. First this listing doesn't state anywhere that the master bedroom is in the basement! It was cold and not a comfortable space. The window in this bedroom looked out under the deck and was full of debris, a box of nails, wood, cut up materials, metal bars, plastic ect... The grass was over grown and in places up to my knee with weeds and poison ivy. The deck had wire for railings, several snapped and not safe for pets or children. There was no directions on how to turn on the lights in the yard. There were motion lights that would come on, but when they went off you couldn't see going up midsection of stairs, to which I fell the first day. Once we found the light cord, they were on a mounted electrical strip outside, not to code at all. All of the outside furniture was incredibly dirty, not even remotely cleaned for our arrival to use. The location is great, lovely neighborhood, clean inside the home. This rental is over priced for what you get and the condition of the home. We went to Asheville NC after and stayed in Asheville at another VRBO for the same price and it was wonderful!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Apr 2026
Thank you for your feedback—I truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. I’m very sorry to hear that parts of your stay did not meet expectations. Regarding the yard, our lawn service had not yet resumed for the season at the time of your visit, but this has since been taken care of. I will also be personally looking into the concerns you mentioned about debris, the deck, and outdoor lighting to ensure everything is safe and properly maintained moving forward. I also want to apologize for the condition of the outdoor furniture upon your arrival. This has since been thoroughly cleaned, and we are putting measures in place to ensure it is always guest-ready. Your feedback is incredibly helpful, and I am actively addressing these issues to improve the experience for future guests. I’m glad to hear you enjoyed the location and the interior of the home, and I appreciate you bringing these matters to my attention. Thank you again, and I wish you all the best in your future travels.
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