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10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Breakfast included

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Durham, NC
  • North Carolina Central University
    4 min walk
  • Subway
    8 min walk
  • Durham Station
    7 min drive
  • 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 a 5-minute drive from Duke University and 6 minutes from Duke University Hospital. .This family-friendly vacation home is 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from Research Triangle Park and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from North Carolina Central University.

What's nearby

  • North Carolina Central University - 4 min walk
  • Durham Performing Arts Center - 3 min drive
  • Duke University - 5 min drive
  • Duke University Hospital - 6 min drive
  • Cameron Indoor Stadium - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 7 min drive
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mezcalito - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Soul Food Catering - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Mellow Mushroom - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Bull Durham Beer Co. - ‬2 min drive

About this property

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

Luxe Home 4 Mins to Duke, DPAC, Downtown Durham | King Beds, Pool, Fire Pit, BBQ, Pet OK

This brand new, meticulously interior designed, luxurious, sun-drenched home in Downtown Durham awaits you + up to 9 others! Jet to a Durham Bulls game, DPAC, Duke, & Tobacco Trail in 5 mins. Relax & enjoy a BBQ, fresh popcorn, play the piano, listen to records, & watch TV in any room! Retire in ultra luxurious beds + sheets. Enjoy coffee/tea at our exceptional coffee bars & cozy up to the fire pit in the fenced backyard. EV charger available. Free access to nearby pool, gym, steam room & sauna!

Whether you’re in town for a graduation, a wedding, Family Weekend at Duke or NCCU, a Duke basketball game, a Durham Bulls game, to see a show at DPAC, to visit family, or simply to enjoy everything that Durham has to offer, this home will make your visit one to remember!

From the moment you arrive, you'll be impressed by the upscale design the abundance of natural light, the modern yet relaxed aesthetic of the home, and all of the special touches and amenities we've included throughout the home.

The spacious, luxurious home boasts 4 beautifully decorated bedrooms (2 king beds, 2 queen beds, 2 single beds that combine to form an additional king bed, and 4 air mattresses). You'll feel right at home just minutes away from everything Downtown Durham has to offer, such as amazing restaurants, the Durham Bulls Athletic Park, DPAC, Duke University and Hospital, and so much more.

KEY FEATURES:

★ Custom-built in 2023
★ Dramatic two-story primary bedroom suite with Nespresso coffee bar, walk-in closet, and rainfall shower
★ Prime location 5 mins from Duke, Downtown Durham, DPAC, NCCU, Durham Bulls Athletic Park, wedding venues, world-class restaurants and entertainment, and only 15 mins from the airport
★ Open concept kitchen, dining, and living room
★ Well-appointed kitchen with stainless steel appliances
★ In-unit washer + dryer
★ Family-friendly amenities like pack n' plays, high chair, kids' games, baby bath, and more
★ Central AC + heating
★ Pet-friendly
★ Oculus Quest 2
★ Record player
★ Popcorn maker
★ Gum ball machine
★ Podcasting equipment
★ Fenced backyard
★ Fire pit
★ BBQ
★ Outdoor dining table for 6
★ Terrace with porch swing overlooking the backyard
★ EV charger
★ Modern interior design

MUSICAL LIVING ROOM

The sun-drenched open-concept living room is a great place to hang out and relax and play records, play the piano, try out the OCULUS 2 VR headset and controllers, play board games, or snuggle up with fresh-popped popcorn and gum balls and watch your favorite shows and movies on the 65" Smart TV with Netflix, HBO, and more. Turn on the electric fireplace for warmth or just an elevated look and feel.

The living room has seating for 8, plus two more seats at the kitchen island. The antique piano desk functions as a desk and also has a professional keyboard with weighted keys and a pedal inside. You're able to disconnect the piano if little fingers can't keep their hands off it :) The gum ball machine takes quarters that you'll be reimbursed for. We did this intentionally to keep the little ones in check :) All proceeds go to charity.

The living and dining room look out onto the back porch and fenced backyard so the kids can play while the adult relax inside.

KITCHEN DINING AREAS:

The modern chef's kitchen has stainless steel appliances and a bespoke white glass refrigerator that has a beverage center that makes 2 different sizes of ice. The refrigerator usually stocked with fresh food like milk, eggs, and butter to help get you started.

The kitchen has everything you need: an air fryer, microwave, blender, toaster, kettle, pots and pans, dishes and silverware for adults and kids, drinking glasses, wine glasses, champagne glasses, coffee cups, knives, cutting boards, bakeware, cooking utensils, cookbooks, and more.

The pantry is usually stocked with essentials like cereal, oatmeal, mac and cheese, rice, protein bars, snacks, oil, salt and pepper, spices, cooking oil, and more to help get you started.

Our famous COFFEE BAR comes with an espresso machine, a Kurig that brews 12 cups of coffee and single K cups of coffee, a french press, and a frother. We also provide assorted teas, including freshly ground Matcha tea, hot chocolate, and vanilla and caramel syrup. We also provide premium ground coffee and ground espresso beans. In the drawers, you'll find organic K cups and half-and-half, sugar, Splenda, and Biscoff cookies!

Under the kitchen sink, you'll find extra dishwasher pods, trash bags, and cleaning supplies.

Enjoy unforgettable meals around the dining table comfortably seats 6 and can fit 8. The island seats another two. Both are also great places to work!

Internet:
Ultra high-speed GOOGLE Fiber Internet makes it easy for everyone to enjoy all of their devices simultaneously.

CHIC AND SERENE BEDROOMS:

Primary Bedroom:
You'll be blown away by the 20 feet high soaring ceilings in the primary bedroom. The thick memory foam king bed comes with tons of comfy pillows and luxury linens. This bedroom has a swinging egg chair, a PILATES reformer, yoga equipment, its own Nespresso coffee bar, a 65" smart TV, and a large desk with a 27" iMac. In the generous walk-in closet, you'll find bath robes, a bolted-in safe, extra sheets, pillows, blankets, and towels. You'll also have access to baby items, such as a pack n play.

There is a generous ensuite bathroom that boasts a rainfall shower with three shower heads and a private water closet. In the bathroom, you'll find premium shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, and hand soap, as well as Q-tips, cotton balls, and makeup remover pads. You'll be provided with plenty of fluffy towels.

Bedroom 2:
This upstairs bedroom has an ultra-comfortable, ultra-thick Casper mattress, luxury sheets, and a ceiling with the coolest bird wallpaper you've ever seen! The room also has a generous closet and a TV for winding down at the end of the day. Turn on or off the unique LED light installation with the click of a button.

Bedroom 3:
This downstairs bedroom can be set up as a king bed, 2 twin beds, or one twin/daybed. This room has its own TV, a desk, the OCULUS, podcasting equipment, and hangers to put your clothes on.

Bedroom 4:
This upstairs bedroom has an ultra-comfortable, thick memory foam queen mattress, luxury sheets, its own large smart TV, a desk with vintage cameras on top, and a mattress with extra sheets, towels, and hangers.

Extra beds:
We also provide 4 self-inflating twin beds.


LUXURY BATHROOMS

Primary Bathroom:
There is a generous ensuite bathroom that boasts a rainfall shower with three shower heads and a private water closet. In the bathroom, you'll find premium shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, and hand soap, as well as Q-tips, cotton balls, and makeup remover pads. You'll be provided with plenty of fluffy towels.

Guest Bathroom:
The upstairs bedrooms share a full bathroom that has a shower, tub, and plenty of amenities to make you feel right at home, like shampoo, conditioner, body wash, lotion, Q tips, cotton pads, and makeup remover pads. After a long day of fun, enjoy a relaxing bath with the provided bath salts. We also have a baby bath that can be used in this bathroom to bathe babies.

Powder Room:
There is a beautifully designed powder room downstairs between the kitchen and Bedroom 3. You'll have towels, soap, and extra toilet paper.


EXPANSIVE, RELAXING OUTDOOR SPACE:

Porch:
The porch off of the back of the house has a beautiful seating area for four people, as well as a relaxing hanging bench. Enjoy the sights of beautiful flowers as you overlook the backyard.

Backyard:
The spacious, fenced-in backyard has a fire pit with six chairs, an outdoor dining table with an umbrella and six chairs, a relaxing hammock, and a BBQ. We even provide outdoor games! The gate is locked for your privacy and enjoyment.


OTHER AMENITIES:

Work Spaces:
There are plenty of desks throughout the house. There is one in the living room, one in Bedroom 3, and one in the primary bedroom. Enjoy blazing fast 1G internet for all of your streaming needs.

Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging:
We have a 220V outlet and a 48a charger for use with regular EVs and Teslas alike. Just clip on the Tesla adapter.

Pool and Gym:
Your health is our priority, so we provide complimentary access to a nearby gym with an indoor pool, sauna, spa, and more, for the first seven days of your stay. For guests who are staying with us for one month or more, we provide complimentary access for your entire stay.

Baby Equipment:
We provide a high chair, a pack n' play, a crib, a baby gate, a baby bath, plug covers, corner covers for the coffee table, kids' dishes, and more to keep babies and children safe and comfortable. You can unplug the piano if they're having a little too much fun with it, you can close and lock the record player, and the gumball machine takes quarters so that should give you some peace! The gumball machine is relatively light so you can always move it into a closet if it becomes too much of a distraction for little ones.

Security:
We have a Ring doorbell, and cameras that record audio and video around the perimeter of the house for security. Some cameras record 24/7 and others record only when there is motion, but can be accessed anytime.

OTHER NOTES:

Refunds subject to 3% credit card processing fee, which is not refunded to us upon cancellation.

Please note that the pet fee is per pet. Additional pets will be charged separately. When booking with a pet, please provide information such as breed, weight, if your pet is house trained, and for how long it will be left alone at a time.

★ We can't wait to host you and your group! Book today! ★
We are so excited to host you! A few details to get out of the way....

For liability reasons and in case of emergencies, you must add the true number of guests in your party upon booking. After booking, please add your guests’ names. Here’s how you can do that:
https://www.airbnb.
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.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including a sauna and a fitness center.
A complimentary breakfast is included.
Guests will find features like internet access, onsite parking, and a car charging station.
A complimentary breakfast is offered.

Property manager

Jill

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Free breakfast available
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • 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

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails 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

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Electric car charging station
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Water-efficient showers

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 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

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

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
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 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

Property is also known as

233496

Luxe Home 4 Mins to Duke, DPAC, Downtown Durham | King Beds, Pool, Fire Pit, BBQ, Pet OK Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gena M.

Liked: Cleanliness
amazing stay in Durham
The best VRBO we have stayed in. Jill is an excellent hostess and answered any questions we had promptly. Super clean house, good location. Could not have asked for a better experience. Thanks so very much Jill.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aidan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Jill is amazing as is the house!
Beautiful property! Great host that really goes above and beyond other rentals.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mellissa C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Booking Ever!
I booked the home to attend my college homecoming festivities. There were 4 of us sharing the home. It was a very clean, bright, beautiful and inviting space. The host thought of absolutely everything! The welcome bottles of sparkling water and snacks were such nice added touch. The beds were very comfortable and there was plenty of space to relax. The refrigerator stocked with items to make breakfast was so thoughtful. We definitely indulged. The layout of the home was beautiful and the interior design was aesthetically pleasing. So many ideas I've decided to take back and try in my own home. I must say that they set the bar high for any future home rentals. I'm spoiled! Thank you renting your space and making our visit to Durham a memorable one. I look forward to future stays at this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abigail K.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything we needed and more
After traveling by car from Florida to visit Duke for a stem cell treatment for our son, we were exhausted and welcomed to a lovely home that had everything we needed and more. It was so great not to have to worry about packing infant necessities like a pack n play, high chair, or even baby utensils. Prior to arriving we planned to explore the area, but were completely satisfied by relaxing in the space, utilizing the grill and kitchen amenities to make our meals, even played with the virtual reality headset provided. The bathrooms and bedrooms have everything you need, including very comfy beds. The host was very responsive to any questions. We’d highly recommend this home to anyone. It’s very centrally located, but in a quiet neighborhood. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justine C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Moms’ Trip to Durham
This property Durham property we stayed in had everything we needed for a relaxing weekend. The interior design of the property is by far the best I have seen in a rental property. It made us feel like we were staying in a spa. The kitchen was fully stocked with everything you can need. The bathrooms had a good line of shampoo, conditioner, body wash and lots of towels. The group of 8 moms that stayed here gave it a 5-star rating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
USA Baseball Trip
Our stay was amazing. The house was spotless when we came in. Jill was a great host and very easy to communicate with. Amazing decor and I felt right at home. Hopefully our son plays again in Cary so we can return.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Durham
Wonderful property. Beautifully decorated.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Duke game weekend
We had our family of 8 adults for a weekend of fun for a Duke Basketball game. The house was amazing! Kitchen is well stocked, plenty of linens. The host communicated promptly and often about questions we had. The neighborhood was quiet and the beds were so comfy - we slept tight! Coffee bars were awesome and decor was amazing - loved added touches like string lights hung around fence and patio which gave a beautiful ambience for a happy hour wine time. Easy Uber ride to and from game- definitely would stay here again for future game.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home
Everything and more was provided. Jill was a great host and communication was exceptional! The house is new construction in an established neighborhood. It has lovely finishes. It also has an alarm for safety that was easy to use. Our family stayed to celebrate our graduate from Duke. It was close to downtown restaurants, bars and activities. We had so much fun in Durham!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Anything you could possibly need
Incredibly well appointed, great location and perfect in every respect for our 3 couples. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence H.,

Liked: Cleanliness
Duke vs Lafayette football game
Jill was an amazing communicator. She responded to any and all questions quickly and thoroughly. The check in process was simple and the house was beautiful and really well maintained. I would highly recommend Jill's place to anyone visiting Durham.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023