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8/10 Good
Linda O.
Oct 26, 2025
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Linda O.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Entire home
Duke Forest Hideaway
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Reviews
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3
Popular amenities
- Air conditioning
- Pet-friendly
- Internet
- Onsite parking available
- Dryer
- Microwave
Explore the area
Durham, NC
- Duke Lemur CenterPlace, Duke Lemur Center2 min drive
- Waller Family FarmPlace, Waller Family Farm3 min drive
- Common Ground TheatrePlace, Common Ground Theatre4 min drive
- Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)Airport, Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)25 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 3)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
About this property
Duke Forest Hideaway
Enjoy some tranquil time at our Duke Forest Hideaway. The guest house is located inside our safe gated property adjacent our 35 acre horse farm. Just outside the front door you will have access to a mile of wooded walking trails around the farm. Just 2 miles from Duke, 5 miles from downtown Durham UNC you are still in the center of everything! The unit has a private entrance and parking, patio, stocked full kitchen, and washer dryer.
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
You need to know
Property # 4545363
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
About the neighborhood
Durham
Durham is home to this cottage. Common Ground Theatre and Bennett Place are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Wallace Wade Stadium and Cameron Indoor Stadium. Durham Performing Arts Center and Waller Family Farm are also worth visiting.
Durham, NC
What's nearby
- Duke Lemur Center - 2 min drive - 3.1 km
- Waller Family Farm - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
- Common Ground Theatre - 4 min drive - 4.7 km
- Eno River State Park - 5 min drive - 5.7 km
- Cameron Indoor Stadium - 5 min drive - 5.7 km
Getting around
- Durham Station - 12 min drive
- Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 26 min drive
Restaurants
- Chick-fil-A - 6 min drive
- Cook Out - 7 min drive
- Big Bad Breakfast - 6 min drive
- McDonald's - 6 min drive
- Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Duke Forest Hideaway pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Duke Forest Hideaway?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Duke Forest Hideaway?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Duke Forest Hideaway located?
Situated in Durham, this cottage is within 3 mi (5 km) of Waller Family Farm, Duke University Golf Club, and Common Ground Theatre. Duke University and Wallace Wade Stadium are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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