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A dining area with a wooden table set for six, surrounded by chairs, a chandelier, and a view of the kitchen.
A modern kitchen with blue cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a window providing natural light.
A two-story house with a front porch, a covered entryway, and a fenced backyard.
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A bedroom with a large bed, a bench, a window with a view, and a door leading to a balcony.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathrooms1982 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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Durham, NC
  • Place, Durham Convention Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Carolina Theatre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Durham Performing Arts Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Durham

With a stay at this vacation home, you'll be centrally located in Durham, within a 5-minute drive of Duke University and North Carolina Central University. .This family-friendly vacation home is 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Duke University Hospital and 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from Research Triangle Park.

What's nearby

  • Durham Convention Center - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Carolina Theatre - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Durham Performing Arts Center - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • American Tobacco Campus - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Brightleaf Square - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 5 min drive
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hi-Wire Brewing - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Bull City Burger and Brewery - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Durham Beer Garden - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Motorco Music Hall - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Surf Club - ‬18 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.

NEW - Duke 5 Mins, Upscale Eclectic Decor, Backyard Dining and Movies, Sleeps 10

Your search is over at Alston Allstar. Perfect for family or group getaways, this vibrant home features 4 bedrooms (5 beds) and 3.5 bathrooms. Only 5 mins to Duke and 4 to NCCU. Enjoy an upscale kitchen, spacious dining area, cozy porch, and a lively living room with TV and fireplace. Have fun in the game area with foosball and darts, relax on the balcony, or host outdoor meals in the al fresco dining space. The backyard offers a fire pit with Adirondack chairs, a projector for movie nights, badminton, cornhole, and fun BBQ nights.

The space
Your Durham and NC Triangle trip will be enjoyed from our conveniently located home.
● 2.2 miles from Duke's East Campus
● 4.3 miles from Duke's main Campus
● 1.4 miles from downtown Durham
● 1.8 miles from North Carolina Central University
● 1.5 miles from Durham Bulls Athletic Park
● 2.5 miles from Museum of Life and Science
● 5.1 miles from Sarah P. Duke Botanical Gardens
● 13 miles from Raleigh-Durham Airport
Please note, this property is within the city, and an urban ambiance will be experienced. Sound machines are available to use if desired.

✹ Living Room ✹
✧ Warm gas fireplace for relaxing evenings (no setup required, flip on with a switch and enjoy!)
✧ Board games for casual fun
✧ Roku TV for movie nights or catching up on your favorite shows utilizing your favorite streaming accounts
✧ Foosball table for some friendly competition
✧ Cabinet stocked with card games and books
✧ Magnetic dart board for added entertainment

✹ Dining Area ✹
✧ Spacious table setup with seating for 8
✧ Open-concept dining connected to the full kitchen
✧ Mini bar cart with a cocktail mixing book, perfect for happy hour
✧ Easy access to the balcony that leads to the backyard

✹ Full Kitchen ✹
✧ Upscale appliances to make cooking a breeze
✧ Stovetop with a sleek range hood and faucet to fill your pots
✧ Ample storage for groceries and kitchen essentials
✧ Dedicated coffee station to start your mornings right
✧ Connected to open space dining and living room adjacent.

✹ Bedrooms ✹
✧ 4 inviting bedrooms for a restful stay
✧ Downstairs has one Primary main bedroom with tropical getaway vibe. Includes a king bed, retro-style table for work or reading, en-suite bathroom (walk-in shower, 2 sinks), and double door access to the balcony and backyard
✧ Upstairs has 3 Bedrooms. An additional primary bedroom with 2 queen beds, Roku TV, and en-suite full bathroom (2 sinks, large glass encased shower/tub)
✧ Bedrooms 3 and 4 mirror each other with one queen bed each and share the hallway bathroom with 1 sink and a standard curtain shower/tub.
✧ Fresh towels and essential hygiene products provided

✹ Backyard ✹
✧ Beautiful al fresco dining area
✧ Dining table with umbrella and seating for 8
✧ 8 Adirondack chairs surrounding a cozy fire pit
✧ Outdoor projector and portable white screen for movie nights under the stars
✧ Cornhole game for some backyard fun
✧ Spacious area to enjoy badminton and volleyball
✧ BBQ grill ready for cookouts

✹ Other Areas ✹
✧ Driveway fits up to 3 cars in tandem. No street parking.
✧ Front-load washer and dryer upstairs
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
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

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: No smoking allowed at this property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Recycling
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 1,982 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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:

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

● No events, parties, or loud music are permitted in this home.

● By booking this home, you agree to keep the premises in good condition and be financially responsible for any items missing or broken.

We kindly ask you to treat our home as your own to preserve its condition for future guests and your return visits.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Note from host: No pets allowed at this property

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Note from host: Children are welcome at this property

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking allowed at this property

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 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

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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful home! Enjoyed our stay. The owners provide so much, it was very thoughtful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tim L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house. Had everything we needed. I would defnitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026