Title: Peaceful North Durham Retreat, 3Bd - 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 # Peaceful North Durham Retreat, 3Bd Family-friendly vacation home in Durham ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95290000/95284300/95284222/8ba1f800.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95290000/95284300/95284222/755cce41.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books, streaming services, offices](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95290000/95284300/95284222/e26df901.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95290000/95284300/95284222/7d0e23ed.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95290000/95284300/95284222/7c667b4d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to the peaceful North Durham retreat at this charming, classic ranch on a tree-filled corner lot. Unwind in the screen porch surrounded by pines, or relax in one of two cozy queen bedrooms. A full kitchen and dining room provide ample space for gathering and cooking meals together. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 71248 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Parking available - Barbecue grill - 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. ### Peaceful North Durham Retreat, 3Bd Renovated classic ranch on peaceful, tree-filled corner lot sleeps up to 7: 2 queen bdrms, & flex room with daybed that converts into a full & twin. Full kitchen, dining room, living room, screen porch and laundry. Off street parking for 2+ cars. Convenient to Duke Regional Hospital, RTP, RDU & highways, 10 min drive to Downtown. Close to Starbucks, grocery, pharmacy, restaurants, etc. Perfect for short or long term stays. Pet & kid-friendly, no smoking Thanks for reading complete house rules! 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. You’ll have the entire home and property to yourself, including off-street parking for up to 2 cars (more if you're good at tetris) We’re delighted to share the peaceful North Durham retreat with you! We hope this cozy space will feel like your home away from home after a day of exploring the Bull City. Both main bedrooms boast cozy queen beds and a serene environment to sleep deeply. The closets & bureaus leave you plenty of room to unpack. The flex room/second living room/third bedroom includes a daybed that converts to both a full and twin bed. The room includes a workspace separated from the other gathering areas, so you can work in peace. The full bathroom includes the original wall tiles, and a tub. Generous dining & living room provide space to relax together (or separate!), and the kitchen hold all you need to cook any meal, or store take out from our many excellent restaurants. When the weather’s great - as it is three-quarters of the year - park yourself on the fully screened side porch with your favorite beverage, and relax surrounded by the pines NC is famous for. Smart HDTV lets you log into your favorite streaming services. Looking to disconnect? We’ve left some of our favorite games and books for your entertainment. Clever laundry closet houses a stackable washer & dryer for your use. North Durham is the best of both worlds - far enough to be peaceful, but close to all the conveniences! You’ll be an easy bike/drive/Uber/Lyft distance to: North Pointe Commons (1.5mi: Costco, grocery, pharmacy, ABC, restaurants, hardware, dry cleaning, etc) Duke Regional Hospital (1.5mi) Museum of Life & Science (2mi) Brightleaf Square (3.5mi) 9th Street District (3.0mi, Elmo’s Diner, Vin Rouge, Juju, Dain’s Place, Monuts, Whole Foods, Harris Teeter and more!) Duke University Hospital (4mi) Downtown Durham (4mi: Durham Performing Arts Center, Toast, Beyu Cafe, Ninth Street Bakery, Vert & Vogue and SO much more!). Golden Belt Campus (5mi: restaurants, art studios) Cameron Indoor & Wallace Wade Stadiums at Duke University (6mi) UNC Chapel Hill (14mi) Feeling the need to get outside and move? You’re 0.9 miles from the Ellerbee Creek Trail, which can take you right into town! Whippoorwill Park is less than a mile away, and West Point on the Eno - the jewel of Durham’s Park system - is 2 miles up the road. 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 20 miles (about 20-25 minutes) away Durham Amtrak, Bus Station and MegaBus pick up are downtown, 4 miles away I-85, with access to I-40, Hwy 70 & NC 147/885, is just 2.5 miles away It’s easy to get to Raleigh (25mi), Chapel Hill (14mi), or RTP (13mi) with a car, cab or Lyft/Uber. There is parking for 2 cars available in the driveway, and some free street parking (please be courteous of the ditches - no curbs!) 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. 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 premises. Well-behaved pets are welcome, and must be registered with the reservation. There is a pet fee. Due to the ongoing pandemic, 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. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Street parking available - Onsite parking includes off-street options ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Day bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV - Streaming services ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Work spaces - Computer monitor - Desk - Desk chair - Office ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,248 square feet ## Similar properties ![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 $169 CA $534 total includes taxes & fees Oct 28 - Oct 29 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=89633448&PinnedHotelID=89633448&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117150000/117149900/117149816/242b8a8e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming private home in Durham Durham - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi CA $100 CA $346 total includes taxes & fees Oct 28 - Oct 29 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=117149816&PinnedHotelID=117149816&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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MAIL: This address may not be used by any guest to establish residency, open accounts, etc. You may receive packages during your stay. 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 5cac326f-c9ba-42ba-b607-dc3630e742a6 ## About the area Durham is home to this vacation home. Duke Homestead and Vietnam Veterans Living Memorial are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Eno River State Park and Glennstone Preserve. Traveling with kids? Consider Museum of Life and Science, or check out an event or a game at Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice. 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Duke University is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Peaceful North Durham Retreat, 3Bd 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 3 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 #### Cappy S. Jan 8, 2025 #### Great stay as always! We have stayed in this little house several times and it's always a good experience! Always very clean and they are open to any feedback I've given. It's our go-to when we visit Durham. ##### Cappy S. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathleen H. Apr 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Quiet Street This was a very nice home. It was quiet and very restful. It is well appointed. I would highly recommend this property to anyone staying in Durham. ##### Kathleen H. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hillery B. Apr 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Calm and has everything we needed exactly as listed The house is lovely and well stocked and well cleaned (except for the screened in porch which is understandable) we easily found everything we needed and more, which was wonderful because our house had a repair issue and we needed to find alternate place for us and our pets asap. ##### Hillery B. Stayed 16 nights in Mar 2025