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Durham Rare Waterfront Gem: Close to Everything!

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A deck with a table and chairs, a grill, and a view of tall trees.
A lakeside view with three green Adirondack chairs facing the water, surrounded by trees and a grassy area.
A living room with a beige sofa, a coffee table, and two lamps. There are paintings on the walls and a door leading to another room.
Dining Room | Dishware Provided | Books | Board Games | 1st Floor
A dining room with a wooden table and chairs, floral wallpaper, and a chandelier.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Durham, NC
  • Place, Herndon Hills Farm
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Streets at Southpoint Mall
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Duke University
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

4 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Durham

Located in Durham, this holiday home is on the waterfront. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Herndon Hills Farm, or check out an event or a game at Cone Kenfield Tennis Center UNC.
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Durham, NC

What's nearby

  • Herndon Hills Farm - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Streets at Southpoint Mall - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Research Triangle Park - 4 min drive - 5.5 km
  • University of North Carolina - 11 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Duke University - 15 min drive - 24.0 km

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 15 min drive
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cinnabon - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Cheesecake Factory - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Durham Rare Waterfront Gem: Close to Everything! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Durham Rare Waterfront Gem: Close to Everything!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Durham Rare Waterfront Gem: Close to Everything!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Durham Rare Waterfront Gem: Close to Everything!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Durham Rare Waterfront Gem: Close to Everything! located?

This family-friendly Durham holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Herndon Hills Farm and Streets at Southpoint Mall. Research Triangle Park is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an amazing house!! It was very clean and a nice cozy house to enjoy outside. We loved having access to a pond. It had a lot of fun things for the kids to do at the house also. Sue provided us with a lot of essential items to us at our stay. Thank you!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice setup, and well planned for guests
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2026
Thanks, Thomas! We work hard to accommodate each guest's particular situation!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Overall the property was great making the stay enjoyable!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay!

We had a lovely time here. House is great for a family and well supplied. We loved the large back deck and pond! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a lovely home that accommodated our large family. We enjoyed the deck and back yard by the pond! Bedrooms were comfortable with plenty of room for all. Hosts were wonderful and made sure we had everything we needed during our stay. We look forward to staying here again in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Nov 2025
Thanks, Kelly! We look forward to having you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful and great location!

The property was beautiful and in a great location! The house was clean and well stocked. The owners were extremely sweet and went above and beyond.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great home and great location

Great location between Duke, UNC and NC State. Plenty of options for shopping and dining in the area as well. The house had everything we needed and was in a beautiful spot with lakefront access.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very Nice

This was our second time staying at the property while we visited family in the area. My kids enjoyed the large backyard and various toys. We definitely enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

2023 Annually Family Celebration

The property is in a great location. Very clean and well kept. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet, Comfortable Property, Great Space.

Comfortable beds, well appointed kitchen, lots of space and cozy/comfortable living areas. Great communication from host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Susan is a great host

It was a fun few days with loved ones
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We'll represented

Nice house great place to host if needed, great location
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful getaway

This was the perfect little getaway for our work trip. The house is great and the owners are too! So nice of them to check in and make sure we had everything we needed. Will definitely stay here again if in the Durham area:)
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful Durham retreat

This was an outstanding property, especially for the very reasonable price. The house was large and well equipped and the setting was lovely. Our group was small, but it would be a great house for a larger family reunion.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Durham retreat

The house is located in a great location that is close to many things. The house was clean and well stocked. The owners responded quickly to text messages and were available, if needed, to make sure our stay was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely house

House was lovely & spacious. Host was gracious. House next door was rented by my sister. Plenty of room for family to gather
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Peaceful Durham home

We loved the location of the home. The backyard was wonderful and it was such a peaceful place to relax. We had everything we needed and were very comfortable. Would definitely stay here again. Sue was awesome to communicate with!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Our family stayed here for my daughter’s graduation from NCSU. Although it was out of Raleigh a bit, it was very close to the interstate and close to great dining and shopping while still feeling like you were on n a rural area. The lake was so relaxing! The house is on the older side, but there is plenty of space and the kitchen was a nice size. The back deck is large and shaded. Overall a nice property for family.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2025
From the owner: "Thanks, Kelly! I'm glad the location was convenient and relaxing!"
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nice weekend getaway!

Our family really enjoyed our stay. The owners were very responsive and helpful. The house was very close to shopping and walking trails. We enjoyed the botanical gardens nearby. The house had everything we needed. We even caught several small fish in the pond.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful Getaway

We loved the setting of the property! There was lots of outdoor space that was much enjoyed and well furnished. The kitchen was also well supplied. There were seven of us staying and we had plenty of room to spread out.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice

Great
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful property, lots of space!

Very organized and well stocked! Gorgeous property on a lake. Everything is organized and labeled. Dishes and materials are so well stocked! Toiletries provided. Kind property owners. Great communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2025
From the owner: "Thank you so much for the feedback, Brandi! You're welcome back any time!"
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway close to everything

15 easy minutes from UNC Chapel Hill and from downtown Durham. Clean, comfortable, well stocked and in a beautiful setting. Everything worked as it should. Lots of food and shopping options 5-10 min away. Helpful and responsive host.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Wedding

Our youngest son was getting married, and although most of the out of town guests were staying in a hotel, we wanted a place that could accommodate ourselves, my parents and our other son, daughter in law and grandson, and possibly our 19 YO granddaughter and her BF. This location served our needs very nicely, and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. It was centrally located and was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent host

We were fortunate to find this place. The house is on a spacious property with many bedrooms and bathrooms. This would be a fantastic place for a fun family retreat. Our host Susan was incredibly attentive to our needs and quick to respond to our questions. Lovely wooded areas are on either side and I was surprised to see deer in the front yard one evening! Overall, a wonderful stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
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