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Charming 4BR Historic Home near Downtown & Duke, Spacious & Stylish

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A modern building with the DPAC logo, featuring large glass windows and a prominent entrance.
A kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a microwave, and a tiled backsplash.
A bedroom with a bed, a chair, and a fireplace.
A hallway with wooden flooring, a black console table, a white door, and a staircase with white railings.
A porch with a wooden deck, white brick columns, and a yellow house exterior.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Duke University
Sleeps 10•4 bedrooms•4 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Durham, NC
  • Place, Duke University
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Durham Bulls Athletic Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Durham Performing Arts Center
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Downstairs Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master bedroom bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Charming 4BR Historic Home near Downtown & Duke, Spacious & Stylish

Discover historic charm and modern comfort at our spacious 4-bedroom, 3-bath retreat. Nestled near Downtown and Duke University, this 1930s gem offers a unique blend of 'old Durham' character and contemporary amenities.

Relish morning serenity on the expansive front porch or opt for coziness on the back porch. With 4 generously sized bedrooms and 2 spacious living rooms, there's abundant space to unwind. The vintage allure of this home adds a touch of timeless elegance to your stay.

Ideal for both business travelers seeking ample accommodations and families exploring the area, our home boasts 4 bedrooms, including a convenient downstairs option, ensuring everyone's comfort. Gather in the dining room for shared meals and create lasting memories in the inviting living spaces.

Moreover, The Cookery wedding venue is merely a 2-minute stroll away, making it an excellent choice for wedding attendees. Say goodbye to booking multiple rooms – our residence provides ample space for all, eliminating the need for fragmented arrangements.

Experience the best of Durham's history and contemporary convenience in one remarkable stay. Yes, we get the home is a little old and quirky(like most historic homes), but its very clean, updated where it matters(kitchen, baths, and furniture) and has everything you need. Book now and relish a truly memorable visit!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Outside events must end by 10pm
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
If you have a pet please pick up after them in the yard.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2556373vb
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
Note from host: Outside events must end by 10pm
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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 in the city centre. Streets at Southpoint Mall and Brier Creek Commons are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Durham Performing Arts Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice, or consider a night out at Dean Smith Center.
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What's nearby

  • Duke University - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Durham Bulls Athletic Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Durham Convention Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • American Tobacco Campus - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Durham Performing Arts Center - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 13 min walk
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mellow Mushroom - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Federal - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Grub Durham - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Can Opener - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪It's A Southern Thing - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming 4BR Historic Home near Downtown & Duke, Spacious & Stylish pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 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 Charming 4BR Historic Home near Downtown & Duke, Spacious & Stylish?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming 4BR Historic Home near Downtown & Duke, Spacious & Stylish?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming 4BR Historic Home near Downtown & Duke, Spacious & Stylish?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming 4BR Historic Home near Downtown & Duke, Spacious & Stylish located?

Located in the heart of Durham, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice and Duke University. Duke University Hospital is 1.9 mi (3 km) away. Durham Station is 13 minutes by foot.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 13 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Christina W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was a bit older and quirky, but had everything we needed! Hosts were very nice and responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jun, 2026
Thanks for your review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joel F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a good safe time
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Dec, 2025
Thanks for staying with us. Come back anytime
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Property is in a great location for visiting Duke, it is very spacious and well set up, Issac’s Bagels, just around the corner, is a must visit! The house is historic and very spacious. It does show its age, but it is clean, beds are comfortable and set up well for a family visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott L.

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

Great house, great location

Stunning property ideal for visit from adult members of our extended family. Ample parking on site, rare for close-to-downtown Durham. Great.large, Southern-style front porch. Large bedrooms in beautiful 2-story. Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jan, 2024
Thank for staying with us. come back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Billy R.

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

Great spot!

This is an INCREDIBLY spacious property that's comfortable for groups of friends in need of both good common space and more private spots to sleep in. The host was incredibly communicative and helpful! The location is also in close enough proximity to all bus stops needed to get to Duke campus, which is what we were attending for.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jan, 2024
Thanks for the great review William. Come back and stay with us anytime you want to visit downtown Durham or Duke.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diane D.

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

Great Place to Stay in Durham

This classic old house was perfect for our group of friends who came to town to see a musical show on the Duke campus. Convenient location and comfortable accommodations. Loved sitting on the big front porch chatting away. The host was very responsive to questions about the house and the area. Good to know that 3 bedrooms are upstairs, 1 down, to ensure access. If only the walls could talk this place would tell some stories!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept, 2024
Thanks for the review. Come back and stay anytime. I could barely tell Diane's group had even been there because they left the place so clean.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sarah S.

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

Small family 60 th Birthday

It was a wonderful experience. The house is and older house . I see that it’s got partial. I enjoyed the space . The shopping location are convenient . I’d stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug, 2023
It was a pleasure hosting you and thank you for your kind words. Please let us know what we can do to receive a 5-star rating on your next visit? We are always aiming to improve.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

William G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Smelled musty when we arrived, appears in past to have water damage in ceiling areas. All 4 of us became sick and concerned it could be mold related although no obvious sign of mold. We checked out 1 day early and went to hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct, 2025
Mold in a home is a huge problem and accusation. We have NEVER HAD mold or musty complaints in the past. And have had several stays just before and immediately following this stay. We have always had 5 star and a few 4 star reviews up until this stay going on 4 years now. We are super host on both platforms and I feel this is a big exaggeration. Yes ,the house was built in 1930 and has signs of character and locations that show its age, even with remodeling, but we do not have mold behind about walls as insinuated. Not even proven with pics. To bad this review was done with such malice.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

green k.

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

Exactly what you see is what you get

The pictures are completely accurate. 4 large bedrooms and 3 large bathrooms. 2 living rooms allow for the kids to watch TV in one space and the adults to relax and talk in the other. The front porch is terrific. The house is older. There are touches that could be updated (kitchen floor is wonky and there are ceiling tiles that need to be looked at upstairs but this is an older house. Neighbors were nice and friendly. There was coffee and fixings when we checked in as well as paper towels and toilet paper which many places lack. You could walk to the market and downtown was so close. All in all, we are glad we chose it. It was clean, charming and as the kids has plenty of room to run, we knew it was the right place. We brought our own baby gates to keep the little ones away from the stairs and this might be something to add on the host side. Thanks again for everything
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug, 2023
Thanks for staying with us. Perfect description of our place. We will continue to improve the small things as we continue. Come back anytime.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Linda B.

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

Nice place near Duke for wheelchair user

We had two of our adult children and their significant others and our grandson in our party. We had found this listing because it included wheelchair accessible as a feature. We had our own ramps to get in at the back door. We used a 6’ ramp to get onto the porch and a 3’ ramp to get into the door of the kitchen. There were thresholds at each doorway on the first floor and my wife had no issues moving her power wheelchair over them. The bedrooms had plenty of room and having 3 bathrooms made getting ready easy. The location was great for convenience to the interstates and the neighborhood itself. There is a bagel shop around the corner that we used for breakfast on two mornings. Two blocks past that is the Durham Co-op Grocery which was handy for picking up some food to make dinner a couple of the nights. It is an old house, so it has character like uneven floors. However, they have done a nice job fixing up the interior and it is a nice place to stay.The listing provides a warning about the driveway being steep. The gutter dips at the entrance to the drive which makes the approach steep. You can avoid bottoming out if you take it slow and have reasonable clearance under your car.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Adam C.

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Russell S.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

About the host

Hosted by Lamonte

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I'm a married father of two who's passion is family and friends. We designed our place to feel like home.

Why they chose this property

Cared for with love over the years. This house has been in the family since the 1970s. Its not just an investment. We take good care of it and constantly improve it as it will always be in our family.

What makes this property unique

This is a very large home and perfect for large family stays. It feels like a home away from home. That was the goal. You cant get this buying 2 or 3 hotels rooms. Your family is split up and not enjoying each other. Stay with us and have your entire family and extended family under one roof.

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