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Discover Durham, just a quick 11-minutes from Duke University

Family-friendly holiday home in Durham

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Exterior
Exterior
Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 91988 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Durham, NC
  • Place, Research Triangle Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Duke University
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Crabtree Valley Mall
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed

Office 1

1 Single Bed

Twin Room

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Discover Durham, just a quick 11-minutes from Duke University

Discover the perfect home-away-from-home in Durham, North Carolina! This 4-bedroom vacation home offers a cozy and inviting retreat, just minutes away from top attractions like Duke University, the Durham Performing Arts Center, and the Streets at Southpoint Mall.

As you step inside, you'll be greeted by a fully stocked kitchen, complete with a stove, oven, refrigerator, grill, and all the necessary appliances and utensils to whip up delicious meals. Gather around the dining table or enjoy alfresco dining on the porch, taking in the peaceful surroundings.

When it's time to unwind, curl up by the fireplace with a good book or challenge your friends to a game of foosball. Enjoy the convenience of a washing machine and dryer, and stay connected with the free WiFi. The smart TV provides endless entertainment options, while the outdoor fire pit and play area offer opportunities for family fun.

With two bathrooms, towels, and basic toiletries, you'll have all the essentials to make your stay comfortable. Air conditioning, linens, and an iron and board ensure your home away from home is truly a haven. Explore the nearby attractions, then return to this charming vacation home for a relaxing and memorable experience.

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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: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 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:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
The number of people you book for are the ones allowed to stay overnight. Please be honest. Thank you
Please remove bed linens and place on floor in that room. Towels can be placed in the provided laundry baskets in laundry room or master bathroom.
If any furniture is moved, please return it to its original place.

Important information

You need to know

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Durham

Located in Durham, this holiday home is in the city centre. Stanford L. Warren Library and Hayti Heritage Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Shepard House and Dr. James E. Shepard Monument. Travelling with kids? Consider Sarah P. Duke Gardens and Frankie's Fun Park. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours, wildlife walks and golfing.
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Durham, NC

What's nearby

  • Research Triangle Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Duke University - 9 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Duke University Hospital - 11 min drive - 12.7 km
  • North Carolina State University - 19 min drive - 27.6 km
  • Crabtree Valley Mall - 24 min drive - 27.1 km

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 10 min drive
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Blue Ridge Deli and Café - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Discover Durham, just a quick 11-minutes from Duke University pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and 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 Discover Durham, just a quick 11-minutes from Duke University?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Discover Durham, just a quick 11-minutes from Duke University?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Discover Durham, just a quick 11-minutes from Duke University?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Discover Durham, just a quick 11-minutes from Duke University located?

This family-friendly holiday home is located in the city centre, within 3 mi (5 km) of Research Triangle Park and North Carolina Central University. Duke University and Brightleaf Square are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brian P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was friendly and the place had everything we needed. Would stay again if ever in durham
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susie V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place. All was top notch
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ariel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I love this property and the host is the best!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerri W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bedrooms are all nice sizes. Beds were all very comfortable. Every bedroom had its own TV.Plenty of extra blankets and pillows were also available.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay! The place was wonderful and very convenient for us.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All was ‘as advertised’
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelli C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As always, it’s a pleasure staying at Mitzi’s place. It’s always clean and feels like home. I highly recommend her place to anyone staying in Durham.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Appreciated the space and good communication
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Our job got extended a few days and this was the perfect place to round out the trip in Durham. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

work trip

We have a job in Durham and 3 of our employees stayed here. It was a great location and the house was perfect. Very clean and had everything they needed. We definitely would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tami L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house

The house was clean and spacious and perfect for our needs. We would stay here again if we come back to the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tawn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Candy’s Celebration of Life

It was a wonderful time with family celebrating my sister who is battling cancer on this side of the veil and lives in Durham. Ed and Mitzi were wonderful to communicate with- very responsive and helpful! We very much enjoyed our stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hidden Gem in Durham

Nice 4 bedroom house in Durham for family vacation. Layout of the house was excellent and suited our needs to a tee. Owner was excellent as she checked in periodically and handled any questions or problems quickly. Everyone who stayed at house was extremely happy and satisfied with their stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun weekend!

Great place for group getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2 night stay in Durham

House was everything we were expecting and more - plenty of space, well supplied, very clean and comfortable. We would stay again and recommend to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Such a wonderful stay! Everything was just as expressed in the listing. Communication was great.

The property was beautiful and well appointed. It had everything a family needed to stay busy and enjoy. Looking forward to booking again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peg B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful home

My family was in town for a weekend trip to Raleigh. The house was just as described, very clean and with all the essentials. Although we spent most of our time out of the house, when we were there it felt like home. Mitzi was a great communicator and made our stay worry free. I recommend this as a family friendly place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelli C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Last minute stay

This was a last minute stay in the sense that my husband had a medical emergency at Duke and Mitzi graciously let me stay at her VRBO (she had an opening). I’ve stayed at her other VRBO (the Greene Rabbit) and this one is just as awesome. It’s so quiet here and you can sit on the front or back porch and just enjoy listening to nature. Her VRBO’s are always spotless, feel like you’re at home and the communication is outstanding. If I ever have a question or a need, Mitzi always responds back to me pretty quickly. I highly recommend her places to anyone that need a nice, clean, homey pace to stay .
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice house good location

Very well appointed with everything we would need and more. The yard was big enough for our 2 dogs. The owners communicated positively and promptly. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 31 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property on a quiet block

Exactly what we were looking for being in town for a few days for a wedding. Perfect location, clean, and quiet. Thanks again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Holiday with family

Served all of our needs
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

Great location for our Christmas vacation. Nice quiet neighborhood, house was very clean and usable for us and our family/kids. Great communication from the hosts!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tons of room

Quite, room for all and our bed was very comfy
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Riley J., Forest, VA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place!

Very nice and clean home! Close to Downtown Durham but in a quiet neighborhood. Very pleased!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alaina S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for curlers

We stayed here for a competition at Triangle Curling Club. Quick drive to the club. The house was clean and had everything we needed for the weekend getaway
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by MITZI

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We are Natives of Durham, The Bull City. My husband and I both grew up in Durham and meet at a very young age. This house is special to us because it was our first home. We love the trees in the backyard in the summer time and how cozy the house is at night when you sit outside on a warm spring/summer night. It makes you feel away from the city.

Why they chose this property

The spacious inside and out with a wooded backyard, the natural wildlife you may see and the quietness of hearing nature singing. Want to getaway from the city but still be relatively close? This is it!

What makes this property unique

The house is very close to some well known colleges. Durham, NC is the home of Duke University Champions and North Carolina Central University Champions. But the best known rivalry in America - UNC Chapel Hill is close by and of course our neighboring friends, NC State Champions! Also just 12miles from the house is Duke University Hospital and Duke Regional Hospital. Very close to great shops and restaurants in the Briercreek area.
The house is on dead end road, peaceful neighbors, large front and backyard, ceilings fans in each room even on the front porch. Gas Fire pit and wood burning fire pit.

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