Welcome to this charming & delightful Cope Cod-style home nestled in a prime location in Southwest Durham! Setting on a 0.65 acres lot and surrounding by woods, this home is just like private retreat place close to Southpoint Mall, Duke, UNC, RTP and RDU. 100-foot paved driveway, 2 car garage and large front yard, provides plenty space for your cars, trucks! Recline on the red Armless Chaise Lounge in sunroom, enjoy forest view of front & back yard while siping a cup of tea or relaxing
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Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets
No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Please clean up any trash and belongings in our property before checking out by 11:00 AM.Keep the property clean, tidy, and in good condition
Important information
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Property Registration Number 3934176
Property # 3934176
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 12
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the neighborhood
Durham
Durham is home to this vacation home. Black Wall Street and Durham Hosiery Mill are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Forest Hills Park and The Brothers Vilgalys Spirits. Durham Performing Arts Center and Sarah P. Duke Gardens are also worth visiting.
North Carolina Central University - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
Getting around
Durham Station - 15 min drive
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 19 min drive
Restaurants
Tacos Number Juan - 5 min drive
McDonald's - 4 min drive
Blue Ridge Deli and Café - 5 min drive
Circle K | Car Wash - 5 min drive
Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Private Retreat in SW Durham pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at Private Retreat in SW Durham?
As of Jun 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Private Retreat in SW Durham on Jun 8, 2026 start from $367, 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.
What time is check-in at Private Retreat in SW Durham?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Private Retreat in SW Durham?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Private Retreat in SW Durham located?
Situated in Durham, this vacation home is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Streets at Southpoint Mall and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Research Triangle Park. North Carolina Central University and McDougald-McLendon Gymnasium are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Reviews
7.4
Good
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
Host is very responsive. Interactions were very pleasant.
Dale B.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 1, 2025
Thank your suggestion! We will remove all the carpet and vinyl flooring on the first floor, and new bright flooring will be installed starting 12/02/2025.
I give it 4 stars due to the fact that the owner drove by the house and had neighbors informing him of anything going on at the house. It was a get together for family and friends, so there were cars and people at the home. Other than that, we enjoyed the home and space outside.
We stayed here for 3 nights while we worked close by. The house smelled very musty and is very dark.
Sandy H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Racine W.
May 31, 2026
Liked: Location
It's OK but the couch and chair in the living room have seen better days of was really dirty and broken, we couldn't sit in them at all. We stayed in the dining room or outside. The bedrooms were nice. The kitchen was not good. The refrigerator still had stuff in it and a lot was outdated. The dish soap was really gross. The coffee pot didn't work. There was no trash bags in the entire house. There was enough silverware for maybe 3 people. 3 towels so bring your own. There was no grill. The floors turned your feet black. There's no mop to clean the floors. We bought and left a grill, coffee pot, new spices and new cookie sheet and bread pan. And plastic silverware. I can't afford new living room furniture for a house that isn't mine but it really needs it. Thank God people backed out and there was only 4 of us staying there. I would not rent this place again.
Racine W.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on May 31, 2026
Dear Racine: Thank you very much for your detailed feedback and for taking the time to share your experience. We truly appreciate all comments, as they help us improve.
We are sorry to hear that parts of your stay did not meet your expectations. Regarding the living room furniture, the sofa is indeed not brand new, but it is professionally cleaned on a regular basis and maintained to be sanitary and usable. We will continue to monitor its condition closely.
For the refrigerator, we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience. It appears that some items may have been unintentionally left behind by a previous guest. Once you brought this to our attention, we immediately reinforced our cleaning checklist to ensure all leftover food items are fully removed between stays.
We would also like to clarify a few items for future guests’ reference: extra trash bags are stored under the kitchen sink cabinet; bath towels are provided (9 in total), with towels placed in each bathroom; additional cleaning supplies, including a mop, are available in the garage; and disposable slippers are also provided in the home. Dish soap is supplied from Costco and is regularly restocked.
The coffee machine is a more advanced model, and we understand it may take a bit of familiarity for some guests to use comfortably. We will consider adding clearer instructions to improve usability.
We truly appreciate your thoughtful gesture of leaving behind items such as the grill, baking pans, and other kitchen supplies. That was very kind of you.
We also want to share that earlier this year we upgraded the home with brand-new flooring and a new HVAC system, and we are continuously working to further improve the property based on guest feedback like yours.
Thank you again for staying with us. Your comments are genuinely helpful, and we will continue making improvements to provide a better experience for future guests.
Sincerely,
Chun
I love the privacy and its very spacious. It was very clean and anything that you needed was there. The host was very nice as well and the communication was awesome. I will definitely stay again!!
7 of us from LA and VA came to NC for Christmas. Very comfortable house. Plenty of towels. Kitchen well stocked for basic cooking. Close to stores, gas stations and I-40. The host was good about answering questions. Would stay there again if the need arose!
William B.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 5, 2025
He is very friendly 、quiet and clean tenant.Welcome him come back at any time.
Kitchen floor was so dirty.All utensile was dirtyHouse looks good from outside but inside was dirty not proper cleaning.
Bob P.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on May 10, 2025
Not true
Verified
6/10 Okay
Arlene L.
Jun 3, 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Problems
Moldy smell at entrance and living rm. old depressing furniture dead cockroach in upstairs bdrm. Carpets seem dirty and shabby. Bath mats very dirty looking Bed linens lovely bed very comfortable
Arlene L.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 1, 2025
Thank your suggestion.We will remove all the carpet and vinyl flooring on the first floor, and new bright flooring will be installed starting 12/02/2025