Title: Modernist Masterpiece: 'Simply the Best' - 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 # Modernist Masterpiece: 'Simply the Best' Vacation home with kitchen, near Duke University ## Photo gallery for Modernist Masterpiece: 'Simply the Best' ![Interior - Modernist Masterpiece: 'Simply the Best' (Durham)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91660000/91651400/91651382/a7a38ae0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Modernist Masterpiece: 'Simply the Best' (Durham)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91660000/91651400/91651382/2d706bbc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace - Modernist Masterpiece: 'Simply the Best' (Durham)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91660000/91651400/91651382/7b6e30ca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi - Modernist Masterpiece: 'Simply the Best' (Durham)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91660000/91651400/91651382/e13c0924.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Modernist Masterpiece: 'Simply the Best' (Durham)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91660000/91651400/91651382/2c11c225.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Experience the essence of Tina Turner at Hazel Modernist 6, a glamorous downtown escape designed by Alicia Hylton-Daniel. Savor time in the fully equipped chef's kitchen, unwind by the fireplace with a Frame TV nearby, or retreat to your private back deck. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning - Parking available - Fireplace ## 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. ### Modernist Masterpiece: 'Simply the Best' Welcome to Hazel Modernist 6 - designed and built by Alicia Hylton-Daniel, with her "sister," Modernist 5, next door. Centrally located downtown, this gorgeous escape is truly livable. Fully equipped chefs kitchen opens into the large living & dining space, with Frame TV and fireplace. 3BR & private back deck offer plenty of space together or alone. Each home by Alicia is infused with creative and new design concepts. This glamorous home celebrates the essence of Tina Turner, Simply the Best. ## 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 - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### 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) ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100610000/100605400/100605377/d9935eb2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Curated Craftsman Downtown Charm Durham - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 10 reviews CA $444 CA $836 total includes taxes & fees Dec 31 - Jan 1, 2026 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-31&endDate=2026-01-01&selected=100605377&PinnedHotelID=100605377&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105440000/105430400/105430304/7f6ca269.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Exquisite Designer Victorian | 3 En Suites | Downtown Durham - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 14 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-12&endDate=2026-01-13&selected=105430304&PinnedHotelID=105430304&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68460000/68452300/68452203/0f8c50c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Old North Durham Apartment Durham - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-12&endDate=2026-01-13&selected=68452203&PinnedHotelID=68452203&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95380000/95372400/95372333/013660ee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Walk to Duke Campus! 3 Bedroom in Trinity Park! 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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=36.001762,-78.89194&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:cnwzErqo%60N%3FS%3FQ%40S%3FS%40Q%40S%3FSBQ%40S%40Q%40SBSBQBSBSBQBQBQDQDQBQDSDQDODQFQDQFOFQDOHOFQFOFOHOFOHMFOHOHMJOHMHOHKJMHMJMJKJMJKJKJKJKJKLKJILILKJGLKLGLILGLILGLGLENGLGLELGNENCLELENENCLCNCNANCLANCNANANAL%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%3FN%40N%40N%40LBN%40NBN%40LBNBNBLDNDLDNBLDNFLDLFLFNDLFLFLHLFLHJFLJLFLJJHLHJJJJLJJJJJJJJLJJHLJLHLJJHNHLHNHLHNHNFLHNHNFNFNFPFNFNFPDNFPDPFPDNDPBRDPDPBPDPBPBRBPBRBP%40R%40RBP%40R%40P%40R%40R%3FP%40R%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FRAR%3FPARARAPARCPARAPCRCPCPCRCPEPCPEREPCPEPEPGPENGPEPGNGNGPGNGPGLIPILGNILININILILINKLILKJILKJKLKJKJKLMJKHKJMHKJMHMHMHKHMFMHMFMFMFOFMFMDMFODMDODMDOBMDOBOBMBOBO%40OBM%40O%40OBO%3FO%3FO%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAM%3FO%3FOCOAOAMCOAOCOCMCOCOEMCMEOEOEMEMGMEOGMGMGMGMGMIMGMIMIKIMIMKKIMKKIKKKMKKKKKMKKKMIKKMIMIOIMKMIOIOGMIOGMIQGMGQGOIQEOGOGQEQGOEQEQEQEQCQESEQCQCQCQCSCQCSCQASAQASCQ%3FSASAQ%3FSAS%3FQ%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=76XwV01D4U5z-T2U6VDc4mZssTM=) Durham, NC #### What's nearby - Durham Performing Arts Center \- 17 min walk \- 1.4 km - Durham Convention Center \- 17 min walk \- 1.5 km - Carolina Theatre \- 17 min walk \- 1.5 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) - 22 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Little Bull - ‬11 min walk - ‪Durham Beer Garden - ‬11 min walk - ‪Hi-Wire Brewing - ‬12 min walk - ‪Coupe And Stein - ‬15 min walk - ‪Missy Lane’s Assembly Room - ‬15 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Modernist Masterpiece: 'Simply the Best' pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Modernist Masterpiece: 'Simply the Best'? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Modernist Masterpiece: 'Simply the Best'? ### What time is check-out at Modernist Masterpiece: 'Simply the Best'? ### Where is Modernist Masterpiece: 'Simply the Best' located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Modernist Masterpiece: 'Simply the Best' 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 9 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 8.8 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Crystal C. Apr 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Book it The property is just as advertised. It was fresh, clean and well appointed. The attention to detail was apparent. I wish we had stayed longer and will definitely be returning. My only disappointment was that I couldn't take the house home with me! ##### Crystal C. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cathy R. Oct 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful property What a lovely place. Nicely designed and well decorated. Easy check in and timely communication. Thank you! ##### Cathy R. Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### kemi b. Feb 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful stay This place was so beautiful and had everything i needed. I cant be sure if the beauty of the house dulls the neighbourhood or but the other homes felt older. The host was exceptionally wonderful and accommodated my requested check in time which was so great for me so thank you for that! Con neighbours dog kept barking at night.... ##### kemi b. Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nakia T. Oct 14, 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 #### Annie T. Sep 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Very clean, beautiful property! We had a great girls trip. Spacious, modern home. ##### Annie T. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ray B. Aug 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Amazing property & host! Highest recommendation on both. ##### Ray B. Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### jorge u. Jul 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Honestly one of the nicest homes we have stayed in. Feels like a 5 star hotel and someone's personal home combined. Little details, the linen / pillows / towels - all first rate.Roger was always there to answer any questions immediately. We will be baclk for sure. ##### jorge u. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Terin B. Jul 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### High quality High quality finishings, professional hosts. My expectations were exceeded ##### Terin B. Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Margarita S., Miami, FL Mar 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Great stay! We had a wonderful stay. Very nice house. ##### Margarita S. 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