With a stay at this vacation home, you'll be centrally located in Durham, a 4-minute drive from Duke University and 5 minutes from Duke University Hospital. .This vacation home is 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from Research Triangle Park and 9.5 mi (15.4 km) from University of North Carolina.
Durham Bulls Athletic Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
Duke University - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
Durham Performing Arts Center - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
North Carolina Central University - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
Getting around
Durham Station - 4 min drive
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 24 min drive
Restaurants
delafia - 3 min drive
The Lenny - 3 min drive
Cocoa Cinnamon - 12 min walk
Beer Study - 3 min drive
Lakewood Social - 11 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Vintage Cottage less than 3 mi from Duke Hospital
Looking for a cool experience while in Durham? This fun little cottage will meet all of your needs. Located on a quiet and established street just minutes from downtown Durham, this cottage was originally built in 1900. Over the years, there have been additions to the cottage which is where the "quirky" comes in. It comes complete with 2 bedrooms, 2 baths and an office. The office can also be used as a sleeping area with its daybed and trundle. The living area too has a pull out sofa. Up to 2 dogs allowed with an additional $87 fee.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Car recommended
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Chef service
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Games
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Firepit
Garden
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Office
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In the city center
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near an outlet shopping mall
Things to do
Cycling nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Winery tours nearby
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
General
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
No parties! Results in eviction w/ no refund. Required rental agreement. Minimal renter age: 21 y.o. Unauthorized guests will incur $50/guest/day fee
Smoking/handling marijuana in the home will result in a $400 fine. No local rentals allowed, unless approved by host. 3% CC surcharge on all bookings.
Check with us for pet friendly status and fee. No cats! 4WD is recommended in winter months; no refunds due to weather. Quiet hours: 10pm-8am
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Note from host: $87 dog fee per stay for up to 2 dogs. Sorry no ca
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 and a first aid kit
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
We should mention
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Property is also known as
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Vintage Cottage less than 3 mi from Duke Hospital Reviews
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Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Laura P.
Apr 6, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
This is such a delightful and unique home! It’s close to downtown, which is nice. It’s quiet. The house is spotless, the beds comfortable, and the kitchen well stocked. We would enjoy staying again. There is easy parking in front of the house. The hosts are responsive and helpful.
Laura P.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
10/10 Excellent
Desiree D.
Apr 3, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet little spot, convenient location! Easy check in, property manager easy to connect with. House was exactly as described with all amenities for a comfortable stay.
Desiree D.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
10/10 Excellent
Josh H.
Mar 24, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Home is okder and quirky but clean and sufficient for our time spent in the Duke area.
Josh H.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
10/10 Excellent
cara h.
Feb 25, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay. Well appointed. As described. Would stay again. Great communication.
cara h.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
10/10 Excellent
HappyRN
Jan 2, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Host was very responsive. Stay was great.
HappyRN
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Debra D., North Topsail Beach
Nov 9, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
A cute little cottage, clean, neat, and well stocked. This house was close to my daughter so we could walk to her house. Andrea was great to work with. When we realized we needed to stay for a few more days and the house we rented was not available, Andrea helped me find another rental. She was great to work with and very responsive and we definitely rent again.
Debra D.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Oct 29, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great communication about arrival and any problems or questions.
Verified traveler
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Susan Anne Y.
Aug 9, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Kitchen was well stocked and beds were super comfortable
Susan Anne Y.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
A guest from Houston, TX S.
Jul 12, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great neighborhood near everything
Charming cottage, very comfortable. Impeccably cleaned. Excellent location. Gorgeous yard. We sat on the porch at night and listened to a symphony of birds, frogs, and a big owl in a tree across the street. We stayed with our two dogs and they were happy. Note that the fence is a split rail, so for pets they will need to stay on a leash in the yard. Hosts were easy to contact and very knowledgeable about the area. Property is described as quirky. Don’t be dissuaded. The only thing we saw was that there are small elevation changes between some rooms and a bigger change to get into the bathroom with the large tub off the utility room. This may be a problem for people with significant mobility issues. Otherwise, this is a wonderful and well stocked place. They even had a dog bed and ball for us in the living room. I would definitely Italy stay here or with this host again.
A guest from Houston, TX S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lauren G.
Apr 28, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy little house!
This little house is just as described…cute and quirky but super cozy! Extremely clean with very comfortable master bed. Great little porch and fenced in yard for our small dogs. House had everything we needed.
We loved just thinking about the history of what this house had to say with the current layout and what it probably started out as.
Host was very responsive and checkin and checkout was a breeze. Loved our stay!!
Lauren G.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Whitley P.
Jan 21, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great host...
The host was very commutative. She was nice. Great perosn to rent from.
Whitley P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sharron C.
Jan 6, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great cozy bungalow!
We really enjoyed our stay in this cute bungalow. The neighborhood was really nice and it was convenient to everything we wanted to do in Durham over the holidays. The host was very welcoming and we had a very nice time!
Sharron C.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Nancy S.
Dec 8, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving Gathering
Great location, clean and comfy. The host responded promptly to all of my inquiries.
Nancy S.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
PARIMALA N., Where do you live?
Aug 20, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Quirky and chic
Beautifully decorated, modern yet comfortable furnishings, thoughtful toiletries made our stay at the quirky cottage really nice. The deck was a nice sunny spot to relax, have our morning coffee , and watch birds. Fenced in yard was good for our dog to roam around - although we kept an eye on her. Neighborhood is quiet and nice to walk around - there is a park nearby as well.
PARIMALA N.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Melissa F.
Aug 4, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Adorable
This property is awesome. The location was just perfect as we were there for a college visit at Duke for my son and it was so close to everything. Andrea was great, very responsive and extremely helpful. Truly felt like a home away from home; so quaint and comfortable. Loved it!
Melissa F.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sarah M., Sumter SC
Jun 28, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular stay!
The house is beautiful, spacious, well appointed, situated conveniently to Duke and downtown, and in a lovely established neighborhood, perfect for a long evening stroll. We felt right at home throughout our visit and Andrea was an excellent host! Wouldn't hesitate for a second to stay again!!
Sarah M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Deb S.
Jun 7, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, great host
This is our second stay here and once again Andrea is easy to contact and the home is very clean and well taken care of. Definitely will use again in the future when visiting Durham. Nice area to stay!
Deb S.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Deb S.
Apr 17, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed the stay, great area.
Nice area close to downtown. Older home, very roomy and comfortable. Great communication and very accommodating hosts.