See all properties
Entire home

Imani Durham Nest in Oakwood

Holiday home with kitchen, near Duke University

Photo gallery for Imani Durham Nest in Oakwood

Exterior detail
Property grounds
Dining
Private kitchen
Room

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 61500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

View in a map
Durham, NC
  • Place, Durham Performing Arts Center
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, North Carolina Central University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Duke University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Imani Durham Nest in Oakwood

This cozy updated bungalow comes with full use of the kitchen, dining area and rec room with foosball. Situated in a pleasant and quiet neighborhood 5 minutes walking distance from vibrant downtown Durham. Close to fine restaurants, music, the minor league baseball stadium, concerts, Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC) and parks. *Private covered parking space, wifi, key-less entry, front door security.

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

Living Room
Durham Vacation or Work Rental
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
9.0 out of 10, (9 reviews)
Durham Vacation or Work Rental

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 11:00 AM
default

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
default

Events

No events allowed
default

Pets

No pets allowed
default

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please wash all dishes and remove all trash at the time of check out. Please do not remove the bed linens and leave towels in the rooms.
Trash bins are located on the side of the house. Just check around and make sure you don't forget any belongings. We will take of the rest.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Traveler needs to complete the verification process by providing a government ID with your name/ picture.

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Durham

Durham is home to this holiday home. Scarborough House and Black Wall Street are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Sarah P. Duke Gardens and Museum of Life and Science. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Durham Bulls Athletic Park, or consider a night out at Dean Smith Center. Explore all the area has to offer with mountain biking, hiking and cycling.
View more Holiday homes in RaleighOpens in a new window
Map
Durham, NC

What's nearby

  • Durham Performing Arts Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Durham Bulls Athletic Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • North Carolina Central University - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Duke University - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Duke University Hospital - 5 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 16 min walk
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Daily Beer Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Little Bull - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Hi-Wire Brewing - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Velvet Hippo - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Anjappar - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Imani Durham Nest in Oakwood pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Imani Durham Nest in Oakwood?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Imani Durham Nest in Oakwood?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Imani Durham Nest in Oakwood located?

Situated in Durham, this holiday home is steps from Scarborough House and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Duke University. Triangle Brewing Company and Honey Girl Meadery are also within 10 minutes. Durham Station is 16 minutes by foot.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Josh S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location within walking distance to downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

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

Great property and location

Great host, very accommodating, excellent location and property, highly recommended...
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rose G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great house lot of room for the kids close to downtown
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morghan C.

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

great location, great price

Overall very accurate description and perfectly located next to downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy F.

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

Durham, walkable to all the good stuff

Good beds, easy parking, and everything in downtown was walkable. Good stuff!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Carla C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mike D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Essentials were there, but quantity low so hard for family if family was there. Great place, lots of space. Very homie
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Norman H.

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

Imani stay

Communication with owner was good. Questions were answered promptly. House was clean and cozy for a family.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivy S.

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

Neat House in a Great Location

Perfect for walking downtown and easy access to the ball park. It's a neat old bungalow that has everything you need. We had a slight issue with only hot water in the shower, and Cedric dealt with it right away. What else could you ask for?
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful

Had a blast at imani Durham nest, in town for the ACC baseball tournament. Stadium was walking distance and plenty of restaurants! And my team won !! GO HEELS!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Michelle B., Arlington, MA

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in

Poor management

I had rented a house from him a month before I was flying out to NC and the day before not even 24 hours he messaged me cancelling my booking saying he double booked. Very poorly managed I’m my opinion. I pulled out the couch cushions and they were full of old food, the kitchen sink drain was full of old food, there were broken glass shards on the kitchen floor which I took pictures of and the front door lock didn’t feel secure. I am sorry but I would not rent this place again or from this owner.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric F.

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

Duke

As advertised. Close to Duke and downtown Durham.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gavin H.

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

Affordable, spacious, & clean rental

The property is old and has signs of it's age, but it is clean and maintained, has good amount of square footage, and the price is right. It's in a quiet neighborhood, albeit not the most "ritzy" area. It's a short drive to many sites and restaurants that Durham has to offer and within 15-30 minutes of many state parks if you you're wanting to hike, swim, boat, mountain bike, etc.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Donna L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great porch

The property was very clean it is definitely an older rental but everything works I would suggest asking the owner if you are the only renters when you book it this is not explained in the add. Neighbors are friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2020

6/10 Okay

Saanvi T.

Stayed 20 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

William C.

Liked: Check-in
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

About the host

Hosted by Cedric Russell

Host profile image
I am interested in meeting other strong motivated people who want to better their circumstances in life.
I am looking for friends who are spiritual, athletic, educated, and believe in empowerment of themselves and others.

Why they chose this property

The Cleveland-Holloway neighborhood is located at Cleveland Street to Old Five Points and Holloway Street to Alston Avenue. We have a rich history that continues to the present; many residents have lived in our houses for over 50 years. Our diverse neighborhood includes families, single working-class individuals, artists, and musicians.

Downtown Durham is vibrant, funky, authentic, diverse and inspired by community.

Languages:

English
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback