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Great for Family & Work - Near Duke & Hospital

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 71900 sq ft

Popular amenities

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  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
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  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

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Map
Durham, NC
  • Popular LocationDuke University7 min walk
  • Popular LocationDuke University Hospital4 min drive
  • Popular LocationDurham Performing Arts Center5 min drive
  • AirportRaleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)25 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Great for Family & Work - Near Duke & Hospital

Summary:
Circa 1900 Craftsman offers historic elegance and modern updates, 1.5 blocks from Duke's East Campus! 5 minute walk from Campus Shuttle Service. The home features renovated bathrooms, a wrap-around porch with cafe table for outdoor meals, porch swing, & lounge chairs for 4, stone * ceramic surfaces in Baths & Kitchen. Moments from Whole Foods, Monuts Donuts, Juju Asian Tapas, Harris Teeter, Dales Indian Cuisine, The Federal and more!

The Space:
The first floor En Suite King Bedroom offers a subway tie soaking tub, skylight & granite double bowl vanity. Living room has stunner designer leather sofa and side chairs, 40" Smart TV with YouTube TV for Cable options, and opens to spacious eat-in kitchen. The kitchen is fully equipped for your culinary aspirations, and offers drip coffee maker with high quality coffee, Ninja blender/mixer, toaster, electric kettle and more. Full second bath downstairs features a gorgeous granite vanity, granite tile flooring and subway tile bathtub surround.

Stairs to second story lead to full bath with subway tile shower, and two bedrooms with double pillow top mattresses. Washer & Dryer upstairs in bath with starter washer pods for your convenience. We use Free & Clear Unscented laundry detergent on bedding and towels so our guests with sensitivities to perfumed products can breath easy.

This listing is for the primary house, and there is an additional "in law" suite at the back of the house with a separate entrance, also available for rent. You will have sole use of the large covered front porch while the back unit gets use of its own private back porch. The driveway is reserved for the back unit.

Guest Access:
You will be staying in the 1400 square foot main house- there is a keypad on the front door so that you can arrive when convenient, and come and go as you please. You can temporarily use the driveway for loading and unloading, but parking in the driveway is reserved for the back "mother-in-law" suite which has its own separate entrance.

The Neighborhood:
Historic Walltown is a diverse, mixed income, urban neighborhood with foot traffic. Please do not rent this home if you are not comfortable in a multicultural, urban setting as it will not be a good fit for you. The house is 1.5 blocks from the Duke East Campus walking path. The historic neighborhood is close to Duke's East Campus, 9th Street, Monuts & more!

Getting Around:
This house has easy access to I-85, NC-147 etc. Uber and Lyft are common in Durham so no worries if you don't have a car! There are also plenty of bus routes, and the neighborhood is walking distance to downtown if you prefer.

Other Things to Note:
As the home offers two separate units, we do ask guests to be considerate regarding noise, especially before 8am and after 9pm. The driveway is reserved for the back unit (though you can pull in temporarily to unload).

We have a Smart TV with access to Netflix, your Amazon or Hulu account, and many other apps. We Cut the Cord on Cable, but offer YouTubeTV which functions similar to Cable and offers tons of Live or On Demand Options!

Interaction with Guests:
We want you to be able to settle into this home as if it was your own. We'll stay out of your way, but we're just a quick message away if you have questions about restaurants, events or the house, or if an unexpected issue arises.

We are happy to answer questions that you may have! Whether it's a hankering for a local cider, a sudden urge for a new haircut or a desperate need for a donut, we are happy to help you find the closest and best place to make that happen.

Property manager

Dylan Ellerbee

Languages

English, German

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 unit
  • Unit size: 1,900 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Property is also known as

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About the area

Durham

This vacation home is located in Durham. North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance and Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Fullsteam Brewery and Forest Hills Park. Ninth Street and Sarah P. Duke Gardens are also worth visiting.

What's nearby

  • Duke University - 7 min walk
  • Duke University Hospital - 4 min drive
  • Durham Performing Arts Center - 5 min drive
  • Duke University Chapel - 6 min drive
  • Cameron Indoor Stadium - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 4 min drive
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger Bach - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Flying Bull Beer Co. - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Elmo's Diner - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Great for Family & Work - Near Duke & Hospital pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Great for Family & Work - Near Duke & Hospital?

As of Jun 14, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Great for Family & Work - Near Duke & Hospital on Jun 16, 2024 start from CA $131.95, excluding 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.

What time is check-in at Great for Family & Work - Near Duke & Hospital?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great for Family & Work - Near Duke & Hospital?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Great for Family & Work - Near Duke & Hospital located?

Situated in Durham, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Ninth Street and Duke University. Northgate Mall and Brightleaf Square are also within 1 mi (2 km). Durham Station is 27 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 29 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 29 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely older house. Well located
This is a older house with well-separated spaces. It worked well for our family. The kitchen is mostly equipped and we enjoyed cooking there and sitting around the dining table. It would be nice to have better window coverings at night for privacy and the house, while charming, was hard to heat sufficiently in the cold snap when we were there.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

2/10 Terrible

Alison D.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Terrible
Do not stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Monika C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our stay
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay st this immaculate property. The property is an older home which has been restored. The bathrooms and kitchen have been beautifully updated. The surrounding areas have sidewalks for day and evening walks, and the location is close to Duke East campus and Trinity Park. There are many places to eat close by. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and hope to return.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ann C.

Liked: Cleanliness
In for a few days
Easy process
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent value
Property was centrally located with easy access to campus.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice, comfortable home.
Nice and clean. Great location-central to everything. Dylan was very responsive and accommodating.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sam S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick weekend
We are considering a move to the area and having a central location was nice. The house was clean and comfortable and the owner very responsive to a call.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Liz S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely remodel of older home near East Campus
We enjoyed our stay thoroughly! The check in process was fast and easy, and the property owner communicated effectively. The home was clean and roomy. The upstairs bathroom is older and has not been remodeled yet, tho we didn't need it with our family of four.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Elaine d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Southern charmer
My son and I stayed at this charming craftsman while visiting my ailing parents. We loved the porch swing and high ceilings. Checkin was a breeze and the location was central to all we had to do.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lea J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay. I will choose this home again.
This home was very clean and had all the supplies you may need, like a small Bluetooth speaker, air mattress, extra blanket. I didn’t expect that. The owner was very responsive to my text. We were in walking distance to one of the best wing spots I’ve experienced. This is an older home and it was nice to read the history the owner left behind on the house. Just note even though this is an older home all the bathrooms and kitchen were updated. During the day neighbors where walking their dogs, jogging, and one playing his guitar on the front porch. At night the neighborhood was very quiet. The only concern some of us had was the long window at the front door is not covered. Some felt it should have a sheer in place. I had a great girls weekend and this was a nice place to spend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020