Title: Bright Modernist City-Escape - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Bright Modernist City-Escape Vacation home with kitchen, near Duke University ## Photo gallery for Bright Modernist City-Escape ![Exterior detail - Bright Modernist City-Escape (Durham)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91660000/91650500/91650432/882ade67.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Bright Modernist City-Escape (Durham)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91660000/91650500/91650432/5f8aa041.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Bright Modernist City-Escape (Durham)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91660000/91650500/91650432/7158e2c9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Bright Modernist City-Escape (Durham)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91660000/91650500/91650432/b74986b8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, travel crib, WiFi, bed sheets - Bright Modernist City-Escape (Durham)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91660000/91650500/91650432/1fff9d0f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Bright Modernist City-Escape provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space - Parking available ## 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. ### Bright Modernist City-Escape Welcome to Hazel Modernist 5 - designed and built by Alicia Hylton-Daniel with her "sister," Modernist 6 next door. Power walk to downtown, this sleek getaway is comfortable & livable. Fully equipped chefs kitchen opens into the large living & dining space, with Frame TV and fireplace. 3BR & side deck give plenty of space together or alone. Each home by Alicia is infused with creative and new design concepts. This playful home embodies the irrepressible spirit & evolving style of Grace Jones. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### 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) ## Similar properties ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115600000/115590700/115590603/2c86baa4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### NEW - 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Jan 21 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-20&endDate=2026-01-21&selected=91651382&PinnedHotelID=91651382&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 25 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property 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 Durham is home to this vacation home. Carolina Theatre and Manbites Dog Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Museum of Life and Science and Sarah P. Duke Gardens. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Durham Bulls Athletic Park, or consider a night out at Dean Smith Center. [Visit our Durham travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Durham.dx6049) [View more Vacation homes in Raleigh](https://www.expedia.ca/Raleigh-Private-Vacation-Homes.d178300-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=35.99854,-78.89232&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7DyvzE%7Eso%60N%3FS%3FQ%3FS%40S%3FQ%40S%40S%40Q%40SBQ%40S%40QBSBQBSBSBQDQBQDQDQBQDSDOFQDQFQDOFOFQFOFQFOFOHOHOFMHOHOHMHOHMHMJMHMJMHMLKHMJKJKLKJKJKJKLIJILKLGJKLGLILGLILGLGNELGLGLENGLENCLENELENCNALENANCNALCNANAN%3FNANAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%40N%40N%3FN%40NBL%40NBN%40NDL%40NBNDLDNDLBNDLFLDLFNFLDLFLFLHLFLHLFLJJFLJLHJHLJJJJJJJJJJJJLJJJLHLJLHLHLHLJNHLHNFNHLFNHNFNFNFPHNDPFNFNDPFPDPDNDRDPBPDPDPBPBPBRBRBPBRBP%40R%40P%40R%40P%40R%40R%40P%3FR%40R%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FPAR%3FRAPARARAPARAPARCPCRCPCPCRCPCPEREPCPEPEPEPEPGNEPGPGNEPINGNGPGLIPGLINGNILINKNIJINILKLILKJKLKJKLKJKJKJKHMJKJMHMHKHMHMHMFMHMHMDMFMFOFMFMDMDOFMBODMBODODM%40OBOBO%40MBO%40O%40O%40O%40M%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAO%3FO%3FOCOAMAOCOAOCMCOAOEMEOCMEOCMGOEMEMGMGOGMGMEMIMIMGMIKIMIMIKIMKKKKIKKMKKKKMIKMMIKKMIMKMIOIKIOIOIMIOGOIMIQGMGQGOGOGQGOEQGQEOGQEQEQCQEQEQCSEQCQCQCSCQCSAQASCQASAQASAS%3FQAS%3FS%3FQ%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=DnwmFYPSKXKaID9a29O2gOQYfew=) Durham, NC ### What's nearby - Durham Performing Arts Center \- 15 min walk \- 1.3 km - Durham Convention Center \- 16 min walk \- 1.3 km - Carolina Theatre \- 16 min walk \- 1.3 km - Durham Bulls Athletic Park \- 3 min drive \- 2.4 km - Duke University \- 4 min drive \- 4.0 km ### Getting around - Durham Station - 3 min drive - Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 21 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Missy Lane’s Assembly Room - ‬14 min walk - ‪Little Bull - ‬11 min walk - ‪Hi-Wire Brewing - ‬12 min walk - ‪Durham Beer Garden - ‬11 min walk - ‪Coupe And Stein - ‬15 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Bright Modernist City-Escape pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Bright Modernist City-Escape? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Bright Modernist City-Escape? ### What time is check-out at Bright Modernist City-Escape? ### Where is Bright Modernist City-Escape located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Bright Modernist City-Escape Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 17 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris P. Oct 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great property, well appointed - everything you need for a stay. Convenient to downtown and restaurants, and events. Owner is great! ##### Chris P. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Scott L. May 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Acc baseball tournament weekend Another great guys weekend watching baseball. The house was perfect! Very clean and Had everything needed ##### Scott L. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Crystal C. Apr 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Experience The house was clean, fresh and airy. It was also well thought out with attention to detail and all of the necessities (cookware, towels, linens AND coffee) available. It is clear that the owner and prior guests have taken care with the home. An added touch is information about the area and history provided in the home. You won't be disappointed if you book this home. I definitely plan to return! ##### Crystal C. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lindsay S. Oct 22, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute and Clean We loved our stay! No detail was neglected in designing and decorating this gorgeous house. The property was clean and comfortable, and included everything we needed for a wonderful weekend. I would definitely stay here again! ##### Lindsay S. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brittany H. Nov 8, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Modern Stay The house was beautiful and had nearly everything we could need. The master bedroom is very nice with some nice amenities and the other two bedrooms are a decent size. ##### Brittany H. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda G. Apr 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### COOL PLACE! VERY NICE…superbly decorated! Very clean! Great location. Would love to stay there again…. OR in the sister unit, Tina, next door! 😁 Curious about the decor there!😁 Had everything we could possibly need for a getaway trip. Love the history of the area! Thanks for offering such an awesome place! ##### Linda G. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adrienne H. Aug 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Junior Olympic Retreat I arrived to the house late but noticed that the neighborhood was still quiet. Walking into the house I was amazed at how beautiful and pristine it was. I am very leery about rental homes and hotels so my anxiety was on high. However, I found this property to be one of the best I have ever stayed in. The water pressure in the master shower could have been better but the fact that I felt at home the entire time made up for that. I have the same house rules for shoes so I immediately felt comfortable. The house is well decorated and had plenty of space for me and my family. If I didn’t mention how clean it was let me say it again. I have a habit of sanitizing everything and cleaning whenever I get to a hotel or house, I did just that and found nothing. I have found more dirt at new hotels. Thanks again for allowing us to stay in your home. This stay made our trip so much better and stress free. Hope to rent from you again soon! ##### Adrienne H. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nakia T. Oct 2, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Sister Homes for A Linesister Reunion We booked these sister properties back in the summer for Duke homecoming. We had no idea that our football team would actually be good! Lol... We had two houses for 8 women coming together for the 30th anniversary of our induction to our sorority. The homes - Modernist 5 and Modernist 6 - were new construction in a transitioning neighborhood. The houses are beautifully decorated with a modern design flair. The neighborhood was quiet. We didn't see many folks outside or walking around, though we were gone quite a bit during our two day stay. We used the bigger unit - Modernist 6 - as our fellowship and dining space. It was easy to walk between the two properties. The location was perfect and about 10 minutes from Duke. Shopping was also nearby, as well as downtown Durham. The neighborhood is in transition, with another new house under construction across the street and 3-4 newer homes on the block. However, there is a pretty shabby house across the street and next door to Modernist 6\. No scary. Just very shabby. We never felt unsafe. And, again, both houses were beautiful, new, and shiny... Check-in was easy, the host was even able to accommodate an early check-in for one of the houses. They did so without hesitation and with no extra charge. I highly recommend both Modernist 5 and Modernist 6! ##### Nakia T. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brandon R. Sep 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Fantastic house just a quick drive from downtown Durham. Host was very communicative and great. Would highly recommend to anyone looking to stay in the area ##### Brandon R. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Walter A. Aug 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Comfortable, stylish, well-stocked. Great place! ##### Walter A. Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### G K. Aug 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Excellent stay. Convenient, quiet, and so clean! ##### G K. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Victor W. Aug 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Good ##### Victor W. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maddy G. Apr 13, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful House The house was very nice and clean and was exactly as advertised. We really enjoyed our stay here. ##### Maddy G. Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ed J. Jun 12, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice upto date Very nice. Didnt stay long enough ##### Ed J. 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