[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Durham Retreat: Deck, Grill, Firepit, 10 mins from Duke & Downtown Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72300000/72294900/72294847/745c2d84.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72300000/72294900/72294847/48453baf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72300000/72294900/72294847/37db82ca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72300000/72294900/72294847/b7514395.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72300000/72294900/72294847/0198e5cd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in a quiet cul-de-sac, this property offers the perfect blend of comfort and tranquility. Enjoy family gatherings on the spacious 20 x 25ft deck with gas grill, firepit, and comfy seating overlooking private woodland views. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61450 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Washer - Outdoor space - Pet-friendly - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### 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 ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster - Water dispenser ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bidet - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Shower/bathtub combination - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Firepit - Garden - Gas grill - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 2 steps to reach entrance - Hardwood flooring in public areas - No elevator (single-level property) - Single level property - Tile flooring in public areas - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the city center - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping mall - On a lake - On a river ### Things to do - Cycling nearby - Golfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bed sheets changed on request - Bulk dispensers for toiletries - Double-glazed windows - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Eco-friendly toiletries - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - No plastic coffee stirrers - No plastic soft drink bottles - No plastic water bottles - Recycling - Reusable cups - Reusable tableware - Towels (changed on request) - Unit size: 1,450 square feet - Water dispenser ## Similar properties ![Fridge, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker, cookware/dishes/utensils](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82730000/82726300/82726228/07b5d653.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy Ranch New Build 3 bed 2 bath Durham - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 9.8 Exceptional 20 reviews CA $198 CA $616 total includes taxes & fees Nov 4 - Nov 5 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=82726228&PinnedHotelID=82726228&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101270000/101261200/101261191/946f4d24.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Urban Oasis w/ King Bed – 3 BR Near Duke & DT Durham - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 22 reviews CA $208 CA $532 total includes taxes & fees Oct 13 - Oct 14 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-13&endDate=2025-10-14&selected=101261191&PinnedHotelID=101261191&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/112000000/111995800/111995764/3ba94177.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Dog Friendly House Near Duke + Downtown + Airport Durham - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 11 reviews CA $133 CA $443 total includes taxes & fees Oct 12 - Oct 13 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-12&endDate=2025-10-13&selected=111995764&PinnedHotelID=111995764&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103100000/103094200/103094156/23809663.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### NEW! 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Pets are not allowed in the bedrooms or on living room furniture Note the cancellation policy and consider taking out appropriate travel insurance ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs and cats only 1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet) Note from host: No pets in the bedrooms or on furniture ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking allowed: in designated areas ## 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=36.048912,-78.91327&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:yt%60%7BE%7Cvs%60N%3FS%3FQ%40S%3FS%40S%40Q%40S%40Q%40S%40S%40QBSBQBQBSBQBSBQDQDQBQDQDSDODQFQDQFOFODQHOFQFOFOHOFOHOFOHMHMJOHMHMHMJMHMJMJMJKJKJKJKJKJKLKJILILKJILILGLILGLILGLGLGNGLELGLENENELELCNENCLCNCNCNALCNANANANALAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%40N%40L%40NBN%40NBLBNBNBLDNDLBNDLDNDLFLDLFNFLFLFLHLFLHLFJHLHLJJHLHJJJJLJJJJJJJJJJLHLJLHLJLHLHLHNHLHLHNFNHNHNFNFNFPFNFPFNDNFPDPFPDNDRBPDPDPBPDPBRBPBRBPBP%40R%40PBR%40R%40P%40R%40P%3FR%40R%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FRAR%3FRAPARAPARCRAPARCPCPCRCPCPERCPEPEPCPEPEPGPENGPEPGNGPGNGNGPGLIPILGPILINILINILILKLILKLILKJKJKLKJKJMJKJKHMJKHMHMJKFMHMFMHMHMDMHOFMFMDMDOFMDODMBODMBODOBM%40ODO%40OBM%3FOBO%40O%40O%3FO%3FM%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FM%3FOAOAOCO%3FMCOAOEOAMCOEOCMCMEOEOEMGMEMEOGMGMIMEMIMIMGMIMGKKMIMIKKMIKKKKKKKKKMKKKKKMIMKMIMIMIMKOIMIOGMIQGMIOGOGQGOIOEQGOGQEQGOEQEQEQEQCQEQEQCSCQCQCSCQCQCSAQASASAQASAQAS%3FSAS%3FQ%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=LqqyT6E43_trl2Pp6LLa8Ok5UgQ=) 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 - ‪Cook-Out - ‬19 min walk - ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive - ‪Starbucks - ‬17 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 50 lbs 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? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Durham Retreat: Deck, Grill, Firepit, 10 mins from Duke & Downtown located? > This family-friendly Durham vacation 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. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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