[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Modern Mill House | Walk to Downtown Durham Vacation home with kitchen, near Duke University ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95490000/95487000/95486908/3c7eb4df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95490000/95487000/95486908/d38b6d0c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95490000/95487000/95486908/8b83c5db.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95490000/95487000/95486908/87dc346e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95490000/95487000/95486908/bb034510.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In the heart of Old North Durham, this beautifully renovated Mill House is your perfect home base for a Bull City adventure. With three bedrooms sleeping up to six guests and plenty of space in the spacious kitchen, dining, and living rooms. You can walk to trails coffee cocktails BBQ live music Farmers Market breweries Duke or relax in boldly tiled bathrooms with a soaker tub. 8.8 Excellent ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 61614 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Pet-friendly ## 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. ### Modern Mill House | Walk to Downtown Durham Welcome to The Modern Mill House, where history meets modern luxury in the heart of Durham. This beautifully restored home blends original mill details with sleek renovations — just a short walk from downtown dining, breweries, and Duke’s vibrant scene. 🍳 Chef’s Dream Kitchen: High-end Viking range and all the tools for serious cooks. 🛁 Luxury Bathrooms: Spa-inspired for a 5-star experience. 🛏️ Comfort + Flexibility: 3 spacious bedrooms, including a first-floor suite ideal for accessibility This is our home when we visit Durham - so if you’re staying at the house, we’re out of town! Our friend Emily & her team at Delighted Properties take care of the place while we’re gone - your communication will be with them. They're local, if you need anything! This pocket neighborhood of mill houses within Old North Durham was originally built for the workers of the Pearl Mill on Ellerbee Creek. Though only ruins of the Mill remain, the creek has been transformed into a peaceful 1 mile nature trail - the start is just down the block on Trinity Ave. To the north we’re bordered by the future Durham Rail Trail, so nature abounds! However, you are less than half a mile to the center of downtown Durham and you’ll have easy access to everything that makes the city special: 🚶‍♀️ 10-min walk to top restaurants, breweries, and coffee shops 🎭 5-min drive to DPAC and the American Tobacco Campus 🎓 8-min drive to Duke University & Hospital 🍻 Near Ponysaurus Brewing, Fullsteam Brewery, and Cocoa Cinnamon 🛍️ Explore boutiques, art galleries, and the Durham Farmers’ Market Enjoy the best of both worlds — a quiet home base with downtown just beyond your doorstep. You’ll have the entire home and property to yourself, including off-street parking for up to 3 cars. A portion of the backyard is fully fenced for any 2- and 4-legged rascals to run around! Entry is simple and secure with keyless self check-in. Welcome to The Modern Mill House, a beautifully renovated 3-bedroom, 2 full + 2 half bath home where historic charm meets modern luxury. Once part of Durham’s rich mill history, this spacious retreat now offers high-end finishes, a chef’s kitchen, and a fenced backyard — all just a short walk from downtown dining, breweries, and live music. Gather in the open-concept living area with original hardwood floors and bright natural light, cook like a pro on the Viking range, or unwind in one of the spa-style bathrooms. Whether you’re visiting Duke, catching a show at DPAC, or exploring Durham’s thriving food scene, this home offers the perfect mix of comfort, convenience, and local character. Experience Durham like a local — book your stay today! 3 Bedrooms | 2 Full + 2 Half Baths | Sleeps 6 Chef’s Kitchen: High-end Viking range, quartz counters, and full cookware for serious food lovers. Spacious Layout: Two living areas and a first-floor bedroom for easy accessibility. Luxury Bathrooms: Modern tile, walk-in showers, and premium fixtures. Historic Touches: Original wood floors, exposed mill details, and thoughtful modern design. Outdoor Living: Private fenced yard ideal for pets. Classic southern front porch with swing - relax or enjoy a quiet morning coffee. Smart Home Comforts: Fast WiFi, central HVAC, and laundry in unit. Perfect for families, business travelers, or small groups seeking a stylish home base close to downtown Durham. Why our guests love it: ⭐ “Spotless home with an incredible kitchen — we cooked every night!” ⭐ “Beautiful mix of historic charm and modern style.” ⭐ “The location can’t be beat — walked everywhere!” Located in a peaceful, walkable neighborhood just minutes from downtown Durham, you’ll have easy access to everything that makes the city special: 🚶‍♀️ 10-min walk to top restaurants, breweries, and coffee shops 🎭 5-min drive to DPAC and the American Tobacco Campus 🎓 8-min drive to Duke University & Hospital 🍻 Near Ponysaurus Brewing, Fullsteam Brewery, and Cocoa Cinnamon 🛍️ Explore boutiques, art galleries, and the Durham Farmers’ Market Enjoy the best of both worlds — a quiet home base with downtown just beyond your doorstep. There is parking for 3 cars available in the driveway, and free street parking (please be courteous of the neighbors driveways!) Feeling the need to get outside and move? You’re 1 block to the Ellerbee Creek Nature Trail & 17 Acre Wood, and 0.7 miles from Duke’s East Campus with its 1.75mi gravel loop. 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 20-25 minutes) away Durham Amtrak, Bus Station and MegaBus pick up are 1 mile away NC-147 and access to I-85 & I-40 are It’s easy to get to Raleigh (25mi), Chapel Hill (9mi), or RTP (10mi) with a car, cab or Lyft/Uber. Pet-friendly upon request (please confirm before booking). Professionally cleaned and sanitized before every stay. Ideal for longer stays — ask about weekly discounts or monthly rates. 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 away from 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. While we are happy to host families, please note that the house is not “child-proofed,” nor do we provide any child-focused amenities (no crib, pack-n-play, high chair, etc). 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 property. There are exterior security cameras (locations specified in Safety section). We use Safely as a third party screener for the safety of all of our guests and neighbors. As part of the reservation you will agree that: "I give permission to the property manager to use a third-party to screen my identity and check criminal databases to confirm my reservation." Complete terms regarding the guest screening can be provided by the property manager. You may receive an email to complete your screening. Please check your spam inbox for this email and contact the property manager if you have any questions. ## 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 - 3 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Computer monitor - Desk - Desk chair - Office ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Hardwood flooring in public areas - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city center - Near a hospital ### 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 - Garden - Unit size: 1,614 square feet ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102420000/102410700/102410628/884e6b8a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Entire 3BR/2BA Home | Perfect for Work or Play Golden Belt Historic District - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 9 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-01&selected=102410628&PinnedHotelID=102410628&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89640000/89633500/89633448/d6827e6c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Vintage Cottage less than 3 mi from Duke Hospital Forest Hills - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 11 reviews CA $170 CA $536 total includes taxes & fees Oct 20 - Oct 21 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-20&endDate=2025-10-21&selected=89633448&PinnedHotelID=89633448&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33710000/33705800/33705701/00ae3012.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Great for Family & Work - Near Duke & Hospital Durham - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 9.4 Exceptional 56 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-01&selected=33705701&PinnedHotelID=33705701&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104260000/104259500/104259447/da0828cc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Elegant Urban Oasis Durham - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 20 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-01&selected=104259447&PinnedHotelID=104259447&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72300000/72294900/72294847/745c2d84.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Durham Retreat: Deck, Grill, Firepit, 10 mins from Duke & Downtown Durham - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 42 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-01&selected=72294847&PinnedHotelID=72294847&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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LONG TERM STAYS: Reservations longer than 29 nights may incur additional fees. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees ### 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 f87ad1f2-27e2-4773-bc6d-2c166140bef7 ## 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%7C36.00714%2C-78.90162&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=8Upr_KM80BIBRwCWOtI7vtCTqiQ=) Durham, NC #### What's nearby - Durham Convention Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km - Duke University - 18 min walk - 1.6 km - Durham Performing Arts Center - 3 min drive - 2.0 km - Durham Bulls Athletic Park - 3 min drive - 2.0 km - Duke University Hospital - 5 min drive - 3.8 km #### Getting around - Durham Station - 16 min walk - Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 25 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Atomic Clock Brewing Co - ‬8 min walk - ‪Cocoa Cinnamon - ‬7 min walk - ‪Boxcar Bar + Arcade - ‬7 min walk - ‪Surf Club - ‬10 min walk - ‪The Glass Jug Beer Lab - Downtown Durham - ‬10 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Modern Mill House | Walk to Downtown Durham pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Modern Mill House | Walk to Downtown Durham? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Modern Mill House | Walk to Downtown Durham? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Modern Mill House | Walk to Downtown Durham located? > Located in the heart of Durham, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Manbites Dog Theater and Duke University. Fullsteam Brewery and Durham Convention Center are also within 15 minutes. Durham Station is 16 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Modern Mill House | Walk to Downtown Durham Reviews 8.8 ### Excellent 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 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan H. Jul 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Simply wonderful What a pleasure to stay in this historic mill house, beautifully updated with a gorgeous kitchen and bathrooms. We walked on the Greenway every day, even in the blazing heat. We also walked through the nearby neighborhoods. We could see downtown Durham on the skyscape; we were just minutes away. ##### Susan H. Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### THOMAS M. May 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Duke Graduation Visit The house was perfect. We had five people, but six would fit comfortably. It was bright and clean and well appointed. Really could not have been much better. And, in a long weekend full of activities, it was great to have a home base that was so close to everything. ##### THOMAS M. Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Becky K. Oct 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### A little to modern….. Nice kitchen that was well stocked. Comfortable beds. VERY uncomfortable living room furniture and low quality, older linens in king and queen bedroom. Lack of art on the wall makes the house feel unfinished in furnishings. ##### Becky K. 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