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Modernist Masterpiece: 'Simply the Best'

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A modern living room with a grey sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a large window with curtains.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a large island, and pendant lighting.
A modern living room with a built-in fireplace, a wooden cabinet, and two framed pictures on the wall.
A modern building with a combination of siding and vertical panels, a wooden deck, and a door with a glass panel.
A room with a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor deck with white cushioned seating and a small round table.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Durham Performing Arts Center

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Internet access
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Double

1 Double Bed

Primary

1 King Bed

Queen

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Half Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Primary

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Shared Hall Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

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About the neighborhood

Durham

Durham is home to this vacation home. Streets at Southpoint Mall and Brier Creek Commons are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Durham Performing Arts Center. Wheels Fun Park and Museum of Life and Science are also worth visiting.
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Durham, NC

What's nearby

  • Durham Performing Arts Center - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Carolina Theatre - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Durham Convention Center - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • American Tobacco Campus - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Duke University - 4 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 3 min drive
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Velvet Hippo - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Hi-Wire Brewing - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Durham Beer Garden - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Bull City Burger and Brewery - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Surf Club - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Modernist Masterpiece: 'Simply the Best' pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Modernist Masterpiece: 'Simply the Best'?

As of Oct 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Modernist Masterpiece: 'Simply the Best' on Nov 1, 2026 start from $439, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Modernist Masterpiece: 'Simply the Best'?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Modernist Masterpiece: 'Simply the Best'?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Modernist Masterpiece: 'Simply the Best' located?

Situated in Durham, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Downtown Durham Dog Park and Durham Performing Arts Center. Duke University is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) away. Durham Station is 21 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property! We will stay there again next time we are in Durham.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at Modernist 6. It was beautifully decorated, had tons of nice natural light coming into the home, check in was super easy and the host was very accommodating. They left us great coffee and even water (both still and sparkling) in the fridge for us. I liked that it was very clean because you have to take your shoes off and they even provided slippers. Will be back here next time I visit Durham.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was fantastic and we would book this home on a return stay without hesitation. Home was spacious and clean, with a convenient location. Host was communicative and very helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second stay, amazing property and host! Wonderful place for a weekend or a week!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Modernist! The home was very clean, artfully styled, and comfortably roomy for our group of 6. It was centrally located within a reasonable drive of Forest Hills, Downtown, 9th Street, and both East and West Campus. Roger was responsive when we had a question. Check in was smooth and as expected. Signage and placards were helpful without being intrusive. We have stayed in several VRBOs that show the wear and tear of guests and owners that care less than they should. Roger clearly cares about the house and this lends itself to an excellent experience for guests. I will certainly consider staying here or another of his properties the next time I’m in town.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home. Wonderful hosts. Everything we needed. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Great stay!

We had a wonderful stay. Very nice house.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, beautiful property! We had a great girls trip. Spacious, modern home.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property & host! Highest recommendation on both.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Honestly one of the nicest homes we have stayed in. Feels like a 5 star hotel and someone's personal home combined. Little details, the linen / pillows / towels - all first rate.Roger was always there to answer any questions immediately. We will be baclk for sure.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property

What a lovely place. Nicely designed and well decorated. Easy check in and timely communication. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

High quality

High quality finishings, professional hosts. My expectations were exceeded
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Book it

The property is just as advertised. It was fresh, clean and well appointed. The attention to detail was apparent. I wish we had stayed longer and will definitely be returning. My only disappointment was that I couldn't take the house home with me!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay

This place was so beautiful and had everything i needed. I cant be sure if the beauty of the house dulls the neighbourhood or but the other homes felt older. The host was exceptionally wonderful and accommodated my requested check in time which was so great for me so thank you for that! Con neighbours dog kept barking at night....
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Sister Homes for A Linesister Reunion

We booked these sister properties back in the summer for Duke homecoming. We had no idea that our football team would actually be good! Lol... We had two houses for 8 women coming together for the 30th anniversary of our induction to our sorority. The homes - Modernist 5 and Modernist 6 - were new construction in a transitioning neighborhood. The houses are beautifully decorated with a modern design flair. The neighborhood was quiet. We didn't see many folks outside or walking around, though we were gone quite a bit during our two-day stay. We used the bigger unit - Modernist 6 - as our fellowship and dining space. It was easy to walk between the two properties. The location was perfect and about 10 minutes from Duke. Shopping was also nearby, as well as downtown Durham. The neighborhood is in transition, with another new house under construction across the street and 3-4 newer homes on the block. However, there is a pretty shabby house across the street and next door to Modernist 6. No scary. Just very shabby. We never felt unsafe. And, again, both houses were beautiful, new, and shiny... Check-in was easy, the host was even able to accommodate an early check-in for one of the houses. They did so without hesitation and with no extra charge. I highly recommend both Modernist 5 and Modernist 6!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceptional home! The floor plan, design, and furnishings are truly exceptional. In addition, the home is immaculate and feels like a spa/resort. Highly, highly recommend!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice house exactly as described. We enjoyed staying there for a few nights. Very clean and spacious .
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Check-in
This is a nice house convenient to downtown Durham and highways. We appreciated several aspects of the property, including the thoughtful touches such as water, coffee, and the well-equipped master bathroom.However, several aspects did not meet expectations. Some areas, including around the toilets and on windowsills, were not as clean as expected. The guest bathroom is quite small considering it serves two of the three bedrooms.We also found the many laminated house rules and wall signs somewhat overwhelming. While the rules themselves were reasonable, the volume and presentation of the notices created a more restrictive atmosphere than we have experienced in other vacation rentals. There were references to penalties including loss of security deposit and early removal for certain infractions.The most disappointing aspect of our experience occurred after checkout. After departure, we were initially informed by the host that damage had been identified to a picture frame. Fortunately we had photo's . We were subsequently informed by VRBO that the concern related instead to Master BR bedframe. A large deduction was then taken from our security deposit. Despite several attempts to obtain clarification, we received no further response from the host.Overall, while the property has positive features it detracted from an otherwise enjoyable family vacation. I advise guests to document the condition of the property on arrival and comm any concerns to host soon as poss.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 26, 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We take all guest comments seriously, but we must clarify the factual timeline of your stay to protect our business's integrity. Following your departure, our team discovered a severely broken bed frame that was left completely unreported. In accordance with standard platform rules, we immediately submitted time-stamped photographic evidence and replacement cost receipts directly to VRBO, who independently verified the damage and processed the claims payout. We followed official platform protocols strictly and any claims that this legitimate damage process is a financial scheme are entirely false and slanderous. Our long-standing history of consistent 5-star ratings across both VRBO and Airbnb stands as a testament to our exceptional cleaning, pristine property conditions and honest guest service. We strictly enforce our damage policies to maintain these exact high standards for all future visitors.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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