Great for Family & Work - Near Duke & Hospital

Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Microwave
Exterior
9.4
Outstanding(34 Reviews)

House in Durham, NC

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more
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About this house rental

Summary:
Circa 1900 Craftsman offers historic elegance and modern updates, 1.5 blocks from Duke's East Campus! 5 minute walk from Campus Shuttle Service. The home features renovated bathrooms, a wrap-around porch with cafe table for outdoor meals, porch swing, & lounge chairs for 4, stone * ceramic surfaces in Baths & Kitchen. Moments from Whole Foods, Monuts Donuts, Juju Asian Tapas, Harris Teeter, Dales Indian Cuisine, The Federal and more!

The Space:
The first floor En Suite King Bedroom offers a subway tie soaking tub, skylight & granite double bowl vanity. Living room has stunner designer leather sofa and side chairs, 40" Smart TV with YouTube TV for Cable options, and opens to spacious eat-in kitchen. The kitchen is fully equipped for your culinary aspirations, and offers drip coffee maker with high quality coffee, Ninja blender/mixer, toaster, electric kettle and more. Full second bath downstairs features a gorgeous granite vanity, granite tile flooring and subway tile bathtub surround.

Stairs to second story lead to full bath with subway tile shower, and two bedrooms with double pillow top mattresses. Washer & Dryer upstairs in bath with starter washer pods for your convenience. We use Free & Clear Unscented laundry detergent on bedding and towels so our guests with sensitivities to perfumed products can breath easy.

This listing is for the primary house, and there is an additional "in law" suite at the back of the house with a separate entrance, also available for rent. You will have sole use of the large covered front porch while the back unit gets use of its own private back porch.

Guest Access:
You will be staying in the 1400 square foot main house- there is a keypad on the front door so that you can arrive when convenient, and come and go as you please. The driveway is for your use. We also have a back "mother-in-law" suite which has its own separate entrance, and that guest will walk up the driveway to access their unit.

The Neighborhood:
Historic Walltown is a diverse, mixed income, urban neighborhood with foot traffic. Please do not rent this home if you are not comfortable in a multicultural, urban setting as it will not be a good fit for you. The house is 1.5 blocks from the Duke East Campus walking path. The historic neighborhood is close to Duke's East Campus, 9th Street, Monuts & more!

Getting Around:
This house has easy access to I-85, NC-147 etc. Uber and Lyft are common in Durham so no worries if you don't have a car! There are also plenty of bus routes, and the neighborhood is walking distance to downtown if you prefer.

Other Things to Note:
As the home offers two separate units, we do ask guests to be considerate regarding noise, especially before 8am and after 9pm.

We have a Smart TV with access to Netflix, your Amazon or Hulu account, and many other apps. We Cut the Cord on Cable, but offer YouTubeTV which functions similar to Cable and offers tons of Live or On Demand Options!

Interaction with Guests:
We want you to be able to settle into this home as if it was your own. We'll stay out of your way, but we're just a quick message away if you have questions about restaurants, events or the house, or if an unexpected issue arises.

We are happy to answer questions that you may have! Whether it's a hankering for a local cider, a sudden urge for a new haircut or a desperate need for a donut, we are happy to help you find the closest and best place to make that happen.

Amenities

Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV

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Reviews

9.4
Outstanding(34 Reviews)
4.0
Aug 2024
We found the house dirty; a lot of cobwebs. Look at the windows. When we walked in the board in front of the fireplace I guess had fallen down. Insulation inside looked moldy. The house seemed dirty. The house smelt extremely musty. I think a coat of paint would help. The stairs were so steep my mother in law couldn’t climb them. Just couldn’t get over the smell. Other than that great location
8.0
Jul 2024
Overall, very pleased with our stay. Only complaint would be the dryer, which took 3+ hours to dry a medium size load of summer clothes.
2.0
Jun 2024
Location was close to many things but neighbors were a bit sketchy! House has lots of potential but attention to detail is sadly missing. The NO smoking rule is clearly NOT adhered to by the person staying in the back as the entire 1st floor smelled of smoke, they were smoking both inside and outside (bedroom window in middle of night). The noise ordinance was also not adhered to by the person in the back as they were rifling around in the trash while smoking at 2am! There were many spiders and webs around the living room and the beds were terribly uncomfortable! It was a miss for sure!! There was also many missing glass windows from the swinging doors where our small child needed extra supervision due to the missing windows. Would NOT recommend or entertain staying there again!
10.0
Dec 2021
This is a older house with well-separated spaces. It worked well for our family. The kitchen is mostly equipped and we enjoyed cooking there and sitting around the dining table. It would be nice to have better window coverings at night for privacy and the house, while charming, was hard to heat sufficiently in the cold snap when we were there.
2.0
Jul 2021
Do not stay here!
10.0
May 2021
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay st this immaculate property. The property is an older home which has been restored. The bathrooms and kitchen have been beautifully updated. The surrounding areas have sidewalks for day and evening walks, and the location is close to Duke East campus and Trinity Park. There are many places to eat close by. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and hope to return.
10.0
Mar 2021
In for a few days
In for a few days
Easy process
8.0
Mar 2021
Excellent value
Excellent value
Property was centrally located with easy access to campus.

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Durham?

The average price for a rental in Durham is $238 per night. This rental is $101 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Great for Family & Work - Near Duke & Hospital. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Great for Family & Work - Near Duke & Hospital pet friendly?

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What amenities are available at Great for Family & Work - Near Duke & Hospital?

We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.

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