Welcome to your treehouse in the city! Perfect for Duke patients, professionals, & Durham getaways! Being nestled in a serene forest, you can relax and enjoy the sounds of nature in a quiet neighborhood very close to Duke University, Duke University Medical Center, the Duke Forest, and downtown Durham. It is also in the vicinity of the Research Triangle Park and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. This property has been totally renovated and is artistically appointed. It is nestled between trees on a large lot within a quiet Duke Forest neighborhood cul de sac. A large open living area awaits you and is complete with a marble dining table that seats six. The living area is also beautifully furnished for you to watch the smart TV visit with your family, friends, or simply relax. Another section of this large room provides an additional queen sofa bed which serves as a nice reading area or an extra sleeping area. Your open kitchen is a great spot to prepare delightful meals or snacks while you visit with guests as they are comfortably seated in the living area or at the bar. Your circular great room opens to a wrap around deck with an outside table seating six. The view to the woods is fantastic, no matter where you settle. Downstairs are two newly furnished master bedrooms, one with a king bed and the other with a queen bed. Each of the master bedrooms has a full bath, and its own private patio. Like the upstairs deck, the downstairs patios are abundant with panoramic forest views. Between the two bedrooms is a small room with a twin fold out ottoman. There is also a separate laundry room with a large capacity washer and a dryer. A mesh wifi will keep you connected throughout the house. Additionally, a Ring doorbell system is in place for your safety. Parking is available in your private driveway or on the street in front of your house. Hiking is nearby on the Al Buehler Trail. We cater to guests visiting Durham and Chapel Hill, Duke patients and people with asthma and allergies, Even the most finicky would find comfort in this home!
Property manager
Linda Sue Pohl
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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NO parties/events/loud music/furniture rearranging
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Pets
No pets allowed
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
No smoking inside or outside on property.
READ rules on counter about Durham Sanitation Trash and Recycling. Tie trash bags. No tops on bottles; jars; cans, etc.
We do want for you to let us know what brings you to our area and a little about yourselves, and thank you for taking time to do that.
Please do not throw grease/food down drains or sanitary items down toilets.
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
Note from host: NO parties/events/loud music/furniture rearranging
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
Property Registration Number Acct. # 8680147, 2022 Listing #873460.
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Durham
Located in Durham, this holiday home is next to a golf course. Duke University Golf Club and Forest Hills Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Eno River State Park and Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Wallace Wade Stadium or Cameron Indoor Stadium. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking/biking trails in the area.
Durham, NC
What's nearby
Cameron Indoor Stadium - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
Duke University - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
Duke University Hospital - 7 min drive - 5.5 km
Duke University Chapel - 7 min drive - 5.5 km
Durham Performing Arts Center - 8 min drive - 6.0 km
Getting around
Durham Station - 8 min drive
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 22 min drive
Restaurants
Chick-fil-A - 4 min drive
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Starbucks - 3 min drive
Cookout - 4 min drive
Carolina Ale House - Durham - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Modern Treehouse Close to Duke pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Modern Treehouse Close to Duke?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Modern Treehouse Close to Duke?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Modern Treehouse Close to Duke located?
Situated in Durham, this golf holiday home is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Duke University Golf Club and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Duke University. Wallace Wade Stadium and Cameron Indoor Stadium are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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This treehouse adjacent to the Duke Forest is the perfect getaway. Its peaceful location, cleanliness, and spaciousness is perfect for any group.10/10 experience.
Great, quiet location tucked in woods. Wonderful, caring hosts. Close to Duke campus for us to enjoy both outdoor and indoor activities. Five stars.
Douglas H.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Karen
5 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We stayed here 2 weeks over Christmas and new years and it was perfect. The house is lovely, super clean and well stocked. We truly enjoyed our stay and will return I’m sure.
We stayed at the Treehouse while our daughter had surgery at Duke. The Treehouse was peaceful and the perfect place to recoup after surgery. Sue and Gary were wonderful hosts. They were great about communicating before our reservation and were flexible about our arrival/departure. The house was a perfect retreat. They even provided coffee k-pods and snacks for our stay. Lovely bedding, towels and toiletries were provided for our stay. I highly recommend this property and the owners.
Thank you for welcoming us into your wonderful treehouse. Home was full of accommodations and was very relaxing to stay in. Extremely convenient and close to Duke.
This was our family’s second stay at this wonderful house nestled in the trees. Everything is clean and beautifully furnished, the space feels calm and relaxing, and the owners clearly take a lot of pride in providing a top-notch experience for their guests. We will happily stay here again in the future and look forward to our next visit!
Immaculate home with excellent furnishings and provisions. Very conveniently located in quiet, residential neighborhood proximate to Duke, Duke Forest, restaurants, and shopping.
Hosts are very welcoming and clearly interested in providing a great experience for their guests!
This was the perfect place to stay for our son’s graduation. With all the busyness of events, coming back to this perfect home provided the respite we needed to relax. It’s quiet but convenient to everything. I can’t recommend it highly enough!
Loved our extended weekend here. The property had everything we needed and was a great location. Close enough to dining and entertainment but not in the middle of the city either. If we come back we would certainly look at this place again!
We had a lovely stay at the treehouse! Everything was just as described and it was such a great space! The open floor plan on the top was great for spending time with family and the bedrooms on the lower level were very comfortable! We will be back!
We found the Treehouse to be an immaculate, welcoming, comfortable and very “well-appointed” home-away-from home. Kitchen was very well equipped, beds and bedding were very comfortable— even luxurious! All in all, a wonderful stay!
Immaculate, well-furnished house on a quiet street but well-located area in Durham. We had a family celebration and needed housing for 6 adults.my guested love this house which came with all the amenities you would want for a weekend or longer stay.
Second time at property..everything was wonderful...Thanks Gary and Sue!
Laertes M.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
About the host
Hosted by Linda Sue Pohl
We live nearby and absolutely love the woods and all the hiking opportunities around. My husband is a psychiatrist and I have enjoyed being a therapeutic foster parent for many years. In my work as a host for our VRBO home, I want our guests to feel like they are important and that we do our very best to meet their needs and to be available if they have any concerns at all.
Why they chose this property
I love the abundance of trees here, and that the houses are a good distance apart, which afford guests a sense of privacy and the beauty of nature surrounding them. People are able to take walks in the neighborhood, and also hike in the nearby Al Buehler trail. If interested in lemurs, you can even schedule a time to see and learn about them at the nearby Duke Lemur Center. There are a variety of restaurants, as you can see from a family photo at one of the nearby restaurants. (Gary and I are the couple on the left side of the photo!)
What makes this property unique
Our property has been recently totally renovated, and we also have new top of the line furnishings and accoutrements. People often say that they are able to relax in our home; that it gives them a sense of peacefulness and tranquility.
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests