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This vacation home offers space for 6 guests with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It is pet-friendly, allowing you to bring your furry companions along. Enjoy attractions like a local bowling alley and Wallace Wade Stadium during your stay.
Highlights
Made for relaxation
Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
Private garden
A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
Your home is sweet, sunny, and in a quiet neighborhood of older homes and trees. It has an open concept foyer, kitchen and living room. The living / dining room is large, and has stuffed reading chairs which are a little worn but cozy. The bedrooms are super-comfortable and have either pillow top or memory foam beds. Pictures and plants make it more a home than simply a rental.
Your home encompasses the full main floor of the house (1450 square feet), and is fully furnished and outfitted with linens, complete kitchenware/supplies, and cleaning supplies. You have easy access from the 15/501 highway and are seven minutes from Duke Hospital/University, and approx. 20 minutes to University of Chapel Hill (UNC) & its Hospital. You'll have a large yard with seating and a multi-car parking area.
Your living room is spacious and sunny (bay window) with a beautiful view of the woods at the back of the house. It has a comfortable sofa and chairs, and includes a full dining area with an old dark wood expandable dining table.
Your kitchen is fully outfitted and is also very sunny. It includes a second full (less formal) dining area. It faces the front of the house with the large yard giving additional spaciousness to the interior.
The master bedroom has light true oak furniture and includes a private bath with shower. There are two large windows, with an additional one in its bath.
The second bedroom is the next largest, with a pillow top mattress bed, also queen. This room has two large windows, one of which faces east with the back yard and trees.
The third bedroom is small but comfortable with a large east-facing window, the light grey walls, and the all-white furniture all white. There is extra drawer storage under the bed.
The second bathroom has a tub as well as shower (rain shower head). It is in the hallway and shared by the two bedrooms.
In case you need additional sleeping accommodations, there is a full-size self-inflating air mattress with linens. The sofa is comfortable for sleeping. There are extra linens for this also.
Please know that this is an older home with elements that are worn and may need repair. If you prefer one that is newer and more modern/pristine, and more in the heart of activity, this may not serve your needs. If you enjoy older homes with a bit of character :), that have space and yard and trees, and you don’t mind a bit of the age showing through, this might be a great pick.
Your host is in a separate lower (terrace) level apartment with its own entrance, parking and yard - all at the back of the house. The house is on a slope which enables the two separate homes. The only shared area is the laundry on this lower level, where you have your own washer, dryer and supplies. You likely won’t your host unless by request or there is something you need. Please know that we have two dogs who are generally quiet, but one which does bark at times.
A few environmentally positive notes: the house has solar panels, a part-clover & wild flower yard, a pollinator garden, and provides environmentally kind cleaners. As it is on the edge of Duke Forest, it is close to many wonderful trails.
We are happy to answer any questions you may have to help you determine if this is the right space for your stay. Thank you!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Pets allowed: dogs less than 453 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Return the keys
Please leave the front door keys on the kitchen counter. We want your exit to be as comfortable as your arrival. Please leave the dishes and linens to us. :)
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Hi, just please to respect the home and the neighborhood. It's an old home with quiet neighbors.
Please have fun and enjoy. However, only moderate alcohol and partying. None outside. Choose this home because these are natural to you!
Please let me know if your group is more than the number that you booked for. No extra cost unless over 6 people, just a request. Thank you.
Important information
You need to know
Property # 4373163vb
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
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 and a deadlock
About the area
Durham
North Garrett Road, a neighbourhood in Durham, is home to this holiday home. Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University and Common Ground Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Mechanics & Farmers Bank and Wallace Wade Stadium. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Cameron Indoor Stadium, or consider a night out at Dean Smith Center. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like cycling and hiking.
North Carolina Central University - 10 min drive - 9.1 km
University of North Carolina - 13 min drive - 12.6 km
Lenovo Center - 28 min drive - 45.9 km
Getting around
Durham Station - 10 min drive
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 24 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Chick-fil-A - 4 min drive
Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - 4 min drive
Cook Out - Shannon Rd - 4 min drive
Li Ming's Global Mart - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Lovely, Spacious & Sunny: Sleeps 6 - Near Duke, UNC & Downtown Durham w/ Nature! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 453 kg per pet.
How much does it cost to stay at Lovely, Spacious & Sunny: Sleeps 6 - Near Duke, UNC & Downtown Durham w/ Nature!?
As of 9 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lovely, Spacious & Sunny: Sleeps 6 - Near Duke, UNC & Downtown Durham w/ Nature! on 25 Sept 2026 start from £461, 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 at Lovely, Spacious & Sunny: Sleeps 6 - Near Duke, UNC & Downtown Durham w/ Nature!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Lovely, Spacious & Sunny: Sleeps 6 - Near Duke, UNC & Downtown Durham w/ Nature!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Lovely, Spacious & Sunny: Sleeps 6 - Near Duke, UNC & Downtown Durham w/ Nature!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Lovely, Spacious & Sunny: Sleeps 6 - Near Duke, UNC & Downtown Durham w/ Nature! located?
Located in North Garrett Road, this holiday home is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Bowlero Durham and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Duke University. Duke University Golf Club and Waller Family Farm are also within 3 miles (5 km).
About the host
Hosted by Sadhya
I'm an older person! :D, but not at heart. I have been renting rooms, homes for almost 40 years, and have always enjoyed making nice spaces available for people. Professionally I am an analyst, personally I love nature and music and am addicted to audio books.
Why they chose this property
I moved to the Durham area almost 10 years ago as this was the place I wanted to live. It took me a bit to find this home, and I knew it was it when I first looked at it. The house was built in 1960, but the main floor was fully remodeled. It is so close to downtown, but is in this old-fashioned neighborhood - where no house looks like another. It bumps up to a small woods, and being so close to Duke Forest, there are owls and hawks (the screech owl is my favorite).
What makes this property unique
Just that it is an old home in a large yard in a quiet area with tons of sun. It has character, just like people as we get older. :)