Title: Duke Forest Gem! 3BR, sleeps 7 - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 # Duke Forest Gem! 3BR, sleeps 7 Vacation home in Durham with kitchen and patio ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96580000/96578100/96578027/e150a3c2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96580000/96578100/96578027/d018d54b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96580000/96578100/96578027/2d76ac0b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96580000/96578100/96578027/00f5eb2e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96580000/96578100/96578027/d5b32f79.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Located in the heart of Durham, this charming Duke Forest gem offers a peaceful retreat with generous living and dining rooms, a well-stocked kitchen, and plenty of room to relax. With three separate bedrooms sleeping up to 7 guests and two full bathrooms featuring original vintage tiles, you'll feel right at home during your stay. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71650 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Air conditioning - 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. ### Duke Forest Gem! 3BR, sleeps 7 This charming Duke Forest gem will make you feel right at home in Durham. The house sleeps up to 7 comfortably, includes 2 full baths, a stocked kitchen and plenty of room to relax - inside or out! This is the perfect home base for your group or family to explore Durham during your vacation, special event or college tour. You’re close to Duke's West Campus, Duke Hospital & VA, Caring House, The Forest at Duke and the Washington Duke golf course, and just a 10min drive to Downtown Durham. We can be available if something goes wrong, but we generally leave you to your trip! Emily will be your main point of contact, and lives close by if you need anything. Originally developed as housing for Duke University professors in the 1930’s, Duke Forest has maintained large, heavily wooded lots as its calling card. The homes feel peacefully secluded in the landscape, though you’re just a stone’s throw from Duke and Downtown Durham. You’ll have the entire home and property to yourself, including off-street parking for up to 3 cars. Please note that the driveway is shared with the home behind, so we ask that you park courteously so as not to block them in! Make this your home away from home in Durham! This charming 2 story tudor-style house is situated on a huge lot, creating a peaceful retreat for your Bull City adventure. 3 separate bedrooms sleep up to 7 in cozy slumber. Large closets and built in drawers leave you plenty of room to unpack. Generous living & dining rooms provide plenty of space to relax together (or separately!), as well as in the back patio and yard. Smart HDTV lets you log into your favorite streaming services. The kitchen is well stocked for making a feast to share, or just to store your leftovers from one of Durham’s award winning restaurants (did we mention some of the best are just a mile away!?). The grill is also at your disposal - when the weather’s great you can take advantage of the picnic table to dine al fresco! The charm extends to the 2 full bathrooms, boasting original 4x4 tiles among the vintage features. Basement laundry room includes detergent, drying racks, iron & board for your use. Durham is an oasis in the North Carolina Piedmont, and a perfect jumping off point for adventures across the state. You’re 3 hours from the beach and the mountains, for a day or weekend excursion. Duke Forest is the best of both worlds - far enough to be peaceful, but close to all the conveniences! You’ll be an drive/Uber/Lyft distance to: The Forest at Duke 0.4mi Caring House 0.1mi Commons at University Place (2mi: grocery, pharmacy, gas, restaurants, dry cleaning, movie theater, etc) Duke University Hospital & VA (3.5mi) Duke Regional Hospital (7mi) University Dr/Durham-CH Blvd District (1mi: Foster’s Market, Guglehupf, Thai Cafe, Saltbox Seafood Joint, Wine Authorities) Brightleaf Square (3.5mi) 9th Street District (3.5mi, Elmo’s Diner, Vin Rouge, Juju, Dain’s Place, Monuts, Whole Foods, Harris Teeter and more!) Downtown Durham (3.5mi: Durham Performing Arts Center, Toast, Beyu Cafe, Ninth Street Bakery, Vert & Vogue and SO much more!). Golden Belt Campus (4.5mi: restaurants, art studios) Cameron Indoor & Wallace Wade Stadiums at Duke University (2.5mi) UNC Chapel Hill (9mi) Feeling the need to get outside and move? You’re 1 mile from the Al Beuhler Trail around the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Course - a favorite of walkers and cross country speedsters alike. The Duke Lemur Center is just 3.5 miles away, and the Duke Forest-Shepherd Nature Trail is within 4 miles. Check out the Durham Hike and Bike Map online or in your Welcome Basket for a complete guide to Durham’s 80+ trails and parks. As you plan your travel to, from and around the Triangle, some helpful distances: RDU Airport is 15 miles (about 25 minutes) away Durham Amtrak, Bus Station and MegaBus pick up are downtown, 4 miles (10 min) away 15-501, with access to I-40 & I-85, is just 1 mile away It’s easy to get to Raleigh (25mi), Chapel Hill (9mi), or RTP (8mi) with a car, cab or Lyft/Uber. There is parking for 3 cars available in the driveway (please do not block the backyard neighbors when using the drive!). There is no street parking. As stated in the house rules, there is an automatic minimum $250 service fee for any violations of house rules that require additional cleaning and/or cause damage. This is our home. We have tried to make it comfortable for you and for us, and have been thoughtful in the amenities we provide. We appreciate you for exercising the same level of thought and care when staying here. We are happy to host families, and have some child-friendly amenities available upon request. The house is not fully “child-proofed.” We do ask that guests are relatively quiet after 10 PM, as a courtesy to neighbors. Parties and loud groups are not permitted. Thanks for helping us be good neighbors. Smoking or vaping of any substances is not permitted on the premises. No pets are permitted at the house. Guests are expected to abide by CDC/WHO guidelines, as well as all North Carolina and Durham Covid-19 guidelines. Full up-to-date orders can be seen at ncdotgov. Reservations longer than 29 nights may incur additional fees. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair - Office ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Golfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - 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NO PETS: Pets are not permitted on the premises, no exceptions. We further request no service animals, due to medical concerns (ours, not yours). MAIL: This address may not be used by any guest to establish residency, open accounts, etc. You may receive packages during your stay. ### 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 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 ### Property is also known as d60d85b0-f437-4742-9948-916e26719924 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C35.97649%2C-78.94546&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Vr6U_jlCMAcEt10ndj7xmvJ2InI=) Durham, NC #### What's nearby - Cameron Indoor Stadium - 5 min drive - 3.4 km - North Carolina Central University - 6 min drive - 4.1 km - Duke University Hospital - 6 min drive - 4.3 km - Duke University - 6 min drive - 4.0 km - Durham Performing Arts Center - 6 min drive - 5.1 km #### Getting around - Durham Station - 7 min drive - Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 26 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive - ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive - ‪Cook Out - ‬3 min drive - ‪Carolina Ale House - ‬3 min drive - ‪Guglhupf Artisan Bakery, Restaurant & Café - ‬19 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Duke Forest Gem! 3BR, sleeps 7 pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Duke Forest Gem! 3BR, sleeps 7? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Duke Forest Gem! 3BR, sleeps 7? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Duke Forest Gem! 3BR, sleeps 7 located? > Situated in Durham, this vacation home is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Duke University Golf Club and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Duke University. Ambler Tennis Stadium and Wallace Wade Stadium are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Duke Forest Gem! 3BR, sleeps 7 Reviews 10 ### 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 4 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### BetsyH May 19, 2025 #### The house is very comfortable and the grounds are beautiful. I felt completely at home. The house is comfortable and peaceful with beautiful trees and shrubs. ##### BetsyH This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### KateR May 9, 2024 #### Great Home to Stay We had a wonderful time staying at this place in Durham. It was clean, comfortable and local to what we were doing during this trip. Easy to get in and safe as well! Perfect place for people visiting the Forest at Duke! We will request to stay here the next time we travel to Durham. ##### KateR This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robbie P. Jul 16, 2025 #### Charming and comfortable The house was very charming and comfortable. Clean and unique architecture. The beds were comfy. There is a wonderful outdoor porch we Enjoyed in the evenings . The neighborhood is peaceful and quiet. . The owner of the home was very friendly and helpful. We enjoyed our stay and would certainly stay here again. ##### Robbie P. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark R. Apr 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great time in our Durham rental. We really enjoyed our stay at this property. Small hitch checking in with the key code but quickly resolved on the phone. Met the owner and he was very nice. Convenient to Duke campus, which we appreciated. ##### Mark R. Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024