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Charming 3bd/2ba, Bungalow near Duke and Downtown.

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Interior
Microwave, stovetop, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker
Exterior
Microwave, stovetop, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker
3 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Durham, NC
  • Place, Durham Bulls Athletic Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Duke University
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Durham Performing Arts Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Durham

With a stay at this vacation home in Durham, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Duke University and Duke University Hospital. .This vacation home is 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from Research Triangle Park and 9.7 mi (15.7 km) from University of North Carolina.
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What's nearby

  • 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 - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Duke University Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.8 miles

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 3 min drive
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cocoa Cinnamon - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Lula and Sadie’s - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Mellow Mushroom - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Bull Durham Beer Co. - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Lakewood Social - ‬12 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.

Charming 3bd/2ba, Bungalow near Duke and Downtown.

Welcome to our home away form home in Durham. This comfortable well maintained property is thoughtfully set up for extended stays, whether you're in town for work, medical travel, relocation or a longer family visit.

Located on a quiet residential street this home offers a calm environment while still being close to Duke University, downtown Durham, and major roadways. Perfect, for quests who what both peace and convenience.

Inside, you'll find a functional layout designed for real living and short overnight stays, The home offers comfortable bedrooms, a welcoming living area and a fully equipped kitchen that makes long term stays easy and affordable. Reliable Wi-Fi and space to work or relax make it a great fit for professionals and remote workers.

This is a family friendly, professionally managed home, ideal for guests who value cleanliness, clear communication and a smooth, stress free stay. Longer bookings are welcome, and weekly and monthly discounts are available.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a stovetop and a microwave. Wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and a sofa bed.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Spices
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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 smoking inside the house No pets on beds or furniture No parties or events No open flames Report accidents or damages

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: No pets allowed to sleep on beds

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
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

Charming 3bd/2ba, Bungalow near Duke and Downtown. Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 25 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy O.

Liked: Cleanliness
I stayed at Wendy’s house for 3 weeks while I was having cancer treatment at Duke. The location was perfect - easy 5 minutes to Duke each day and central to almost everything I needed, only 20-30 min to Raleigh if I was feeling adventurous! The house has everything I needed and when some of the lightbulbs went out I reached out to Wendy and she responded quickly. The yard is only fenced in on 3 sides, so something to be aware of if you have a pet. Wendy’s house was a pleasant place to stay, esp if you are going for a longer visit and want something a little more comfortable than a hotel.
Stayed 24 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Yes. Good stay and located!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Nikki F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable beds, great showers, host very communicative.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only problem we had was a problem connecting to the web.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommended house in Durham, NC. Close location to Museum of Life and Science, Botanical Garden etc. Clean, pleasant, nicely decorated.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great area!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenna S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay for a visit to Durham. The location is close to downtown and Duke campus, the neighborhood was quiet and the space was comfortable. The host was responsive and quick to address an any concerns. We would stay here on our next visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice plain very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Catherine S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Arrived at 10 pm after a full day of flying with small children, only to realize I had never been sent the door code to gain access. I messaged host through VRBO about 30 minutes before arrival requesting code with no response. Called host multiple times and left voicemail, their phone was off. VRBO could not contact them either and we ended up having to cancel our reservation and book a hotel instead. Never received any acknowledgement or apology from host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana V., Nashville

Liked: Cleanliness
Precious bungalow, neat and clean, very comfortable, close to everything near Duke and in Durham.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hidden Gem

The property is perfect for a quiet retreat just outside of downtown Durham. It has the charm of the original home while being brought into the modern era. Hardwood floors and tongue and groove ceiling. It's a perfect blend of modern farmhouse and art deco interior while being encased in a natural color craftsman exterior. Property was clean, cozy and welcoming. Had all amenities listed and ready for guests. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zepher B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Weekend Stay

Pros: The property was clean, well-stocked, functional, and located in a convenient part of town if you need quick access to downtown Durham. The property was stocked with common necessities (shampoo, food seasonings, clothes iron, hairdryer, etc.). The only things missing were coffee creamer and tea, but I was able to get those things nearby. The main bedroom was perfect for a typical family of 4 - it had a bathroom inside the room with a very nice double shower. This was my first BNB experience, and I’m pleased to say the least.Cons: I had to contact the owner myself to receive the door code after the check-in time. One of the bedrooms (the one with two twin daybeds) was really a front office/sunroom with French doors leading directly from the living room, and the doors didn’t have any sort of privacy screen or curtain installed. The main bedroom fan didn’t work.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun trip to Durham

It was our first time to Durham and this home's location was great. Nice furnishings and very comfortable and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

qkeonna m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend Visit

In for the weekend for a Duke basketball game. Great location, roomy house, super clean, everything we needed for a quick trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashton C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Overall it was great, pretty tight for 7 though. Here's my thoughts:

A primary reason we chose this house is the proximity to downtown. We were able to walk to the Durham Performing Arts Center for a show we were attending, and there were restaurants and bars to choose from along the way.The listing advertises that this house sleeps 11, but we wouldn't recommend with such a large group. There were seven of us, and the sleeping arrangements were tight. If I had the power to make changes, I would cover the glass of the glass door bedroom with faux etched glass privacy film. I would also place a bunk bed with a double size bottom bunk in there, instead of the separate twin beds. This would have more comfortably accommodated the three couples in our group without diminishing the number of beds. There are two pull out couches, but we never saw any sheets for them. It's possible this could have been solved by asking the host, and I admit we did not ask.Plenty of extra towels available, which we also really appreciated having stayed in houses without enough before.Kitchen equipment did not let us down.The place really, really, needs more seating though. As it is, there is only seating for about 4 people in the living room, and you would have to commandeer every barstool and desk chair in the house to seat 11 people. We wished there was another couch or more squeezed into the living room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location for visiting Duke, UNC, etc!

We had a great experience at this property. Pictures were very accurate and our family of five fit very nicely!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Great bungalow close to downtown

Thoughtful renovation on a charming bungalow with an updated bathrooms and kitchen space and large fenced yard.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hans-Jurgen W.

Liked: Cleanliness

great place to stay near Duke and downtown Durham

a very nice bungalow reasonably priced
Stayed 42 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wedding weekend

We had a great stay. House has everything you need minus some spoons for cereal. Great yard and communication with hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Traveled with family and small children, Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was very clean and nice. I can tell that it has been well taken care of. The host was fast at answering my questions and addressing my concern. I am looking forward to another stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Salvador M., Sumter. SC; USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Small Family Gathering

On the days prior to our scheduled arrival we attempted to contact the owner to get the key code information to enter the house. We received no reply to numerous attempts. After we arrived, and after numerous texts and phone calls we heard back from the property manager around 8:00 p.m... they had no record of our pending arrival. The manager (to be fair) was very polite and worked to help us resolve the issue. We were able to get into the rental around 8:30 p.m. (check in is supposed to be at 3:00). Overall, the furnishings and the amenities were adequate. The bathrooms were very clean; plenty of linens and towels were provided. The glass oven top has a large crack and makes it dangerous to use. The refrigerator is very noisy; it freezes up. The freezer drawer is missing handles and one of the openings has a sharp edge (we felt it necessary to cover this with duct tape to protect small children). The carpet in one of the bedrooms was folded up and posed a tripping hazard (we taped that down as best we could). One of the kitchen stool seats was loose and had to be taped down to use safely. Having said all of this, and despite these issues, we did enjoy our visit with our family. Durham is a very pleasant city. The house could be (upon correction of the issues mentioned above) an excellent place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Handan E., MI, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Short, Nice Stay in Durham

We visited our daughter in Duke University. The home was so clean, totally renovated. Owner was very cooperative. Only thing we can suggest that owner can add more stool for dining.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Ryan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Durham for 2 days

Nice accommodation at a good value.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023