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★ Serene Forest Home ★ Near Duke & Trails ★ Dog Friendly★ Families Welcome ★

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Terrace/patio
Outdoor dining
Living area
Living area
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61350 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Durham, NC
  • Place, Duke University Hospital
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Cameron Indoor Stadium
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Duke University
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Loft bedroom

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

★ Serene Forest Home ★ Near Duke & Trails ★ Dog Friendly★ Families Welcome ★

Join our wonderful cohort of regular guests who call this property their Durham "home away from home!"

• Charming home nestled in beautiful oak forest at the end of a residential street.
• Home features first-floor living with a loft, which provides a third semi-private bedroom or TV room, plus space for exercising, working or reading.
• Hours of walking trails start at the top of the driveway, leading to, and through, the Eno River State Park.
• An easy 10-minute drive from Duke University and Medical Center.
• Comfortable, adjustable queen-size Sleep Number beds (one with trundle); linens and towels provided.
• All the comforts of home, including bedroom blackout curtains, exercise equipment, charging stations, umbrellas, tissues, washer/dryer and more.
• Fully equipped kitchen, including side-by-side refrigerator, glass-top stove/oven, dishwasher, coffee maker, toaster, pots, pans, dishes and Tupperware.
• Basic pantry items provided, such as salt and pepper, spices, flour, sugar, olive oil, basic condiments, tea, honey, and coffee to start your first morning.
• Simply arrive and unpack!

Enjoy a forest view through the large skylights in the high ceiling above the open living/dining area. Sip coffee, tea or wine in comfortable seating on two private decks. Snuggle up to free movies from Amazon Prime on the smart TV s. Be near, but feel far, from everything.

This home is ideal for travelers joined by a small-medium size dog or two, visiting scholars, couples and families, parents visiting students at Duke, patients and families visiting or receiving treatment at Duke Medical Center (ask about our medical discount), traveling doctors and nurses, solo travelers and anyone seeking peaceful time in a beautiful setting.

A few more details:
• The primary bedroom has a queen-size Sleep Number bed, and a private, enclosed deck off the back of the house.
• The second bedroom has a Smart TV, a queen-size bed Sleep Number bed with a sateen comforter set, a twin-size trundle bed with a high-quality 8" mattress (twin linens provided upon request).
• The 400-square-foot loft has a large forest-view skylight, is outfitted with two desks and reading chairs, as well as a queen-size IKEA sofa bed.
• The Loft can be set up as a third semi-private bedroom upon request (this space is separated from the rest of the loft by a door and lattice wall).
• We welcome families with young children: A twin air mattress, pack-n-play, high chair, gate for the bottom of the stairs, children’s toys and books are available upon request.
• A play area in the side yard includes a small slide, a children's picnic table and a sand box.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children welcome!
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Pets welcome with approval.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking anywhe on premises is strictly prohibited.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Durham

Located in Durham, this holiday home is on a river. Sarah P. Duke Gardens and Waller Family Farm are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Northgate Mall and Brightleaf Square. Consider Dean Smith Center for a night out or Museum of Life and Science if you're travelling with kids. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Durham, NC

What's nearby

  • Duke University Hospital - 7 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Duke University Chapel - 9 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Cameron Indoor Stadium - 10 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Duke University - 10 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Durham Performing Arts Center - 11 min drive - 11.0 km

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 10 min drive
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cook Out - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is ★ Serene Forest Home ★ Near Duke & Trails ★ Dog Friendly★ Families Welcome ★ pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at ★ Serene Forest Home ★ Near Duke & Trails ★ Dog Friendly★ Families Welcome ★?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ★ Serene Forest Home ★ Near Duke & Trails ★ Dog Friendly★ Families Welcome ★?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is ★ Serene Forest Home ★ Near Duke & Trails ★ Dog Friendly★ Families Welcome ★ located?

This family-friendly Durham holiday home is located on a river, within 3 mi (5 km) of Eno River State Park, Common Ground Theatre and Bennett Place. North Carolina Civil War Trail and Umstead Pines Golf and Swim Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).

About the host

Your host

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This was our home for years. We were married next to the Eno River within walking distance of the home and our reception was held on the deck afterward (in April when the azaleas are in full bloom)! With the birth of our second child we moved to nearby Chapel Hill. We love this beautiful forest location so much that we couldn't bear to part with it and instead now share it with others through VRBO. We still visit often.

Why they chose this property

What makes this property unique

We love to walk the miles of nature trails that begin at the end of the driveway and lead to the Eno River. The Eno River trails are a favorite in our family- they provided the backdrop for our wedding and we still walk them often!

Languages:

English

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