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Popular amenities
- Kitchen
- Washer
- Dryer
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
- Parking available
Explore the area

Durham, NC
- Wheels Fun ParkPlace, Wheels Fun Park1 min drive
- Triangle Brewing CompanyPlace, Triangle Brewing Company3 min drive
- Downtown Durham Dog ParkPlace, Downtown Durham Dog Park4 min drive
- Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)Airport, Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)17 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 10-minute drive of Duke University and Duke University Hospital. .This vacation home is 18 mi (29 km) from University of North Carolina and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Geer Cemetery.
What's nearby
- Wheels Fun Park - 1 min drive - 0.9 miles
- Geer Cemetery - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
- Triangle Brewing Company - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
- Shepard House - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
- Downtown Durham Dog Park - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
Getting around
- Durham Station - 8 min drive
- Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 21 min drive
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 4 min drive
- McDonald's - 3 min drive
- Little Caesars Pizza - 3 min drive
- Alpaca Peruvian Charcoal Chicken - 4 min drive
- Ichiban Hibachi Restaurant - 4 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.
Cozy Durham 3BR Mins to Duke, DPAC, Downtown & NCCU \ Free Parking, Fast Wifi
Welcome to The Essex Doorstep your stylish modern retreat in the heart of Durham, where comfort meets convenience. Our newly furnished 3-bedroom home offers the perfect blend of luxury and location for families, business travelers, concertgoers, and campus visitors alike.
Wake up with a cup of coffee in the sunlit living room, then head out to explore nearby cafés, parks, restaurants, and museums all just minutes away.
📍 Prime Location Highlights:
• 8 min to Downtown Durham & DPAC
• 11 min to Duke University
• 11 min to Duke Hospital
• 8 min to NCCU & Durham Tech
• 15 min to RTP Campus
• 18 min to RDU Airport
• 7 min to Durham Bulls Athletic Park
• Near American Tobacco Campus & Durham Central Park
Relax in the bright, open-concept living room with a Smart TV and fast Wi-Fi. Cook your favorite meals in the fully equipped kitchen, or gather in the cozy dining area for family dinners and laughter. Each bedroom is thoughtfully designed with plush bedding, calming décor, and everything you need for a restful night’s sleep.
Wake up with a cup of coffee in the sunlit living room, then head out to explore nearby cafés, parks, restaurants, and museums all just minutes away.
📍 Prime Location Highlights:
• 8 min to Downtown Durham & DPAC
• 11 min to Duke University
• 11 min to Duke Hospital
• 8 min to NCCU & Durham Tech
• 15 min to RTP Campus
• 18 min to RDU Airport
• 7 min to Durham Bulls Athletic Park
• Near American Tobacco Campus & Durham Central Park
Relax in the bright, open-concept living room with a Smart TV and fast Wi-Fi. Cook your favorite meals in the fully equipped kitchen, or gather in the cozy dining area for family dinners and laughter. Each bedroom is thoughtfully designed with plush bedding, calming décor, and everything you need for a restful night’s sleep.
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
- 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.
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
- Housekeeping (limited availability)
- Iron/ironing board
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: 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
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.
Pets
Pets not allowed
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