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Vintage Cottage less than 3 mi from Duke Hospital

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Welcome to The Timeless Cottage
Interior
Room
Front Porch
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Vintage Cottage less than 3 mi from Duke Hospital

Looking for a cool experience while in Durham? This fun little cottage will meet all of your needs. Located on a quiet and established street just minutes from downtown Durham, this cottage was originally built in 1900. Over the years, there have been additions to the cottage which is where the "quirky" comes in. It comes complete with 2 bedrooms, 2 baths and an office. The office can also be used as a sleeping area with its daybed and trundle. The living area too has a pull out sofa. Up to 2 dogs allowed with an additional $87 fee.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 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 less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
$87 dog fee per stay for up to 2 dogs. Sorry no ca
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No parties! Results in eviction w/ no refund. Required rental agreement. Minimal renter age: 21 y.o. Unauthorized guests will incur $50/guest/day fee
Smoking/handling marijuana in the home will result in a $400 fine. No local rentals allowed, unless approved by host. 3% CC surcharge on all bookings.
Check with us for pet friendly status and fee. No cats! 4WD is recommended in winter months; no refunds due to weather. Quiet hours: 10pm-8am

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3135377vb
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 first aid kit

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 Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice and American Tobacco Campus. Durham Performing Arts Center and Sarah P. Duke Gardens are also worth visiting. Take some time off to enjoy the winery tours and health/beauty spas in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like hiking and cycling nearby.
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Durham, NC

What's nearby

  • Forest Hills Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Durham Bulls Athletic Park - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Duke University - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Durham Performing Arts Center - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • North Carolina Central University - 3 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 4 min drive
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪delafia - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Lenny - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cocoa Cinnamon - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Beer Study - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bull Durham Beer Co. - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Vintage Cottage less than 3 mi from Duke Hospital pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Vintage Cottage less than 3 mi from Duke Hospital?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Vintage Cottage less than 3 mi from Duke Hospital?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vintage Cottage less than 3 mi from Duke Hospital?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Vintage Cottage less than 3 mi from Duke Hospital located?

Located in Forest Hills, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Forest Hills Park and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Duke University. Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice and Durham Bulls Athletic Park are also within 1 mile (2 km). Durham Station is 28 minutes by foot.

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. 18 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Desiree D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet little spot, convenient location! Easy check in, property manager easy to connect with. House was exactly as described with all amenities for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Apr, 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review, Desiree! We’re glad you enjoyed the quiet setting and convenient location, and that everything met your expectations for a comfortable stay. It’s great to hear that check-in was smooth and communication was easy throughout your visit. We’d love to host you again anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home is okder and quirky but clean and sufficient for our time spent in the Duke area.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2026
Hi Josh, Thank you for your review! We’re glad the home was clean and a good fit for your stay in the Duke area. We appreciate your feedback and would love to host you again anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is such a delightful and unique home! It’s close to downtown, which is nice. It’s quiet. The house is spotless, the beds comfortable, and the kitchen well stocked. We would enjoy staying again. There is easy parking in front of the house. The hosts are responsive and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Apr, 2026
Thank you for the amazing review and thank you for being a great guest! We'd love to have you back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

cara h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay. Well appointed. As described. Would stay again. Great communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Mar, 2026
Thanks so much, Cara! We’re happy to hear everything was as described and that communication felt smooth. We’d love to host you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

HappyRN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very responsive. Stay was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jan, 2026
Thank you for your review, Brenda! We’re glad to hear you had a great stay and found our team responsive. We appreciate you choosing to stay with us and would be happy to host you again anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan Anne Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kitchen was well stocked and beds were super comfortable
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A cute little cottage, clean, neat, and well stocked. This house was close to my daughter so we could walk to her house. Andrea was great to work with. When we realized we needed to stay for a few more days and the house we rented was not available, Andrea helped me find another rental. She was great to work with and very responsive and we definitely rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Nov, 2025
Thank you so much for the kind words! I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay. We'd love to have you back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deb S.

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

Great location, great host

This is our second stay here and once again Andrea is easy to contact and the home is very clean and well taken care of. Definitely will use again in the future when visiting Durham. Nice area to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharron C.

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

Great cozy bungalow!

We really enjoyed our stay in this cute bungalow. The neighborhood was really nice and it was convenient to everything we wanted to do in Durham over the holidays. The host was very welcoming and we had a very nice time!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deb S.

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

Enjoyed the stay, great area.

Nice area close to downtown. Older home, very roomy and comfortable. Great communication and very accommodating hosts.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

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

Spectacular stay!

The house is beautiful, spacious, well appointed, situated conveniently to Duke and downtown, and in a lovely established neighborhood, perfect for a long evening stroll. We felt right at home throughout our visit and Andrea was an excellent host! Wouldn't hesitate for a second to stay again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

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

Thanksgiving Gathering

Great location, clean and comfy. The host responded promptly to all of my inquiries.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Whitley P.

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

Great host...

The host was very commutative. She was nice. Great perosn to rent from.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa F.

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

Absolutely Adorable

This property is awesome. The location was just perfect as we were there for a college visit at Duke for my son and it was so close to everything. Andrea was great, very responsive and extremely helpful. Truly felt like a home away from home; so quaint and comfortable. Loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren G.

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

Cozy little house!

This little house is just as described…cute and quirky but super cozy! Extremely clean with very comfortable master bed. Great little porch and fenced in yard for our small dogs. House had everything we needed. We loved just thinking about the history of what this house had to say with the current layout and what it probably started out as. Host was very responsive and checkin and checkout was a breeze. Loved our stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PARIMALA N.

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

Quirky and chic

Beautifully decorated, modern yet comfortable furnishings, thoughtful toiletries made our stay at the quirky cottage really nice. The deck was a nice sunny spot to relax, have our morning coffee , and watch birds. Fenced in yard was good for our dog to roam around - although we kept an eye on her. Neighborhood is quiet and nice to walk around - there is a park nearby as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Houston, TX S.

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

Great neighborhood near everything

Charming cottage, very comfortable. Impeccably cleaned. Excellent location. Gorgeous yard. We sat on the porch at night and listened to a symphony of birds, frogs, and a big owl in a tree across the street. We stayed with our two dogs and they were happy. Note that the fence is a split rail, so for pets they will need to stay on a leash in the yard. Hosts were easy to contact and very knowledgeable about the area. Property is described as quirky. Don’t be dissuaded. The only thing we saw was that there are small elevation changes between some rooms and a bigger change to get into the bathroom with the large tub off the utility room. This may be a problem for people with significant mobility issues. Otherwise, this is a wonderful and well stocked place. They even had a dog bed and ball for us in the living room. I would definitely Italy stay here or with this host again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jul, 2024
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay. We would love to host you again anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication about arrival and any problems or questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Oct, 2025
Thanks so much for staying with us! I’m really glad the communication made your trip easier — it was a pleasure hosting you, and you’re welcome back anytime!

About the host

Hosted by Andrea Douglass

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I am a pharmacist at Duke Hospital who stumbled into the world of property management and real estate. It all began when I started renting out my personal properties as short-term rentals. I quickly fell in love with managing properties and interacting with guests, which led me to obtain my real estate license. As my passion for this field grew, I expanded my services to manage other people's properties as well. The business became so busy that I had to reduce my hours at Duke Hospital to dedicate more time to it. I am deeply passionate about traveling and exploring different properties and areas, which fuels my love for this profession even more. I am dedicated to providing exceptional service to both property owners and guests, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable experience for all involved.

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