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Highlights
Family fun awaits
Top-rated for families.
Private garden
A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Discover nearby landmarks
Walk to Eno River State Park
Sleeps 6•3 bedrooms•4 beds
Popular amenities
Onsite parking available
Dog-friendly
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Barbecue grill
Explore the area
Durham, NC
Eno River State Park
Place, Eno River State Park
15 min walk
Duke University
Place, Duke University
8 min drive
Lenovo Center
Place, Lenovo Center
31 min drive
Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
Airport, Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
28 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
★ Beautiful Setting near Duke & Trails ★
Join our wonderful cohort of repeat 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. • First-floor living with a loft, which provides a third semi-private bedroom, office 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.
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Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Pets welcome with approval.
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking anywhe on premises is strictly prohibited.
Due to severe family allergies smoking of any kind and vaping are 100% prohibited anywhere on the premises. Non-smoking/non-vaping guests only.
Small/medium, well-behaved dogs are considered, and allowed only with written permission from The Durham Forest Home, LLC, after or before booking.
A brief phone conversation with Laura of The Durham Forest Home is required within 48 hours of booking; Rental agreement must be signed.l
Important information
You need to know
Property # 378906vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Durham
Located in Durham, this holiday home is on a river. Bennett Place and North Carolina Civil War Trail are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Mary Lou Williams Center for Black Culture and Sarah P. Duke Gardens. Travelling with kids? Consider Waller Family Farm, or check out an event or a game at Ambler Tennis Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and cycling.
North Carolina State University - 30 min drive - 47.3 km
Lenovo Center - 31 min drive - 48.3 km
Getting around
Durham Station - 10 min drive
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 26 min drive
Restaurants
Costco Food Court - 8 min drive
Starbucks - 8 min drive
Chick-fil-A - 5 min drive
McDonald's - 10 min drive
Starbucks - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is ★ Beautiful Setting near Duke & Trails ★ pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking at ★ Beautiful Setting near Duke & Trails ★?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at ★ Beautiful Setting near Duke & Trails ★?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at ★ Beautiful Setting near Duke & Trails ★?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is ★ Beautiful Setting near Duke & Trails ★ 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
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
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests