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Luxe 3BR Min to Duke, Downtown, Hospitals, NCCU & DPAC• Firepit & Sleeps 6

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Dining
Exterior
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathrooms1260 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Durham, NC
  • Place, Wheels Fun Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Geer Cemetery
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Triangle Brewing Company
    ‪3 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, you'll be centrally located in Durham, a 5-minute drive from Durham Performing Arts Center and 7 minutes from Duke University. .This vacation home is 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Duke University Hospital and 6.3 mi (10.2 km) from Research Triangle Park.
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What's nearby

  • Wheels Fun Park - 1 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Geer Cemetery - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Triangle Brewing Company - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Durham Performing Arts Center - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Duke University - 6 min drive - 2.8 miles

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 8 min drive
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Alpaca Peruvian Charcoal Chicken - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Luxe 3BR Min to Duke, Downtown, Hospitals, NCCU & DPAC• Firepit & Sleeps 6

Welcome to The Essex Doorstep your ideal Durham Base for Work, Family, or Long stays (30–90+ days). Centrally located minutes from Duke University & Hospital, NCCU, UNC, Downtown Durham, RTP, and RDU. Designed for contractors, healthcare professionals, students, families, and remote workers. Enjoy Self Check-in, Fast Wi-Fi, a fully equipped kitchen, in-unit laundry, cozy bedrooms, private patio, and fire pit in a quiet residential neighborhood built for comfort and convenience.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave, and housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
This smoke-free vacation home features rock climbing nearby and kayaking nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water tubing 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

  • Unit size: 1,260 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 22

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Primary guest must be 25+. Early or late checkout is by approval only at $50/hour; unapproved late checkout incurs fees.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

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
Long-term renters welcome
Seniors-only community
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

This property does not have elevators

Luxe 3BR Min to Duke, Downtown, Hospitals, NCCU & DPAC• Firepit & Sleeps 6 Reviews

Reviews

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Very Good

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Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Sondra G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The property is comfortable and nice and the firepit in the backyard is a bonus. Communication with the hosts were easy and they answered quickly to any questions or concerns we had.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026