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Contractors & Family-Friendly Home Near Duke, Downtown Durham• Firepit & Parking
Holiday home in Durham with kitchen
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3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 61260 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Durham, NC
- Place, Wheels Fun Park1 min drive
- Place, Geer Cemetery2 min drive
- Place, Shepard House3 min drive
- Airport, Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)17 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
Primary Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Powder Bath
Soap · Toilet
Primary Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
About this property
Contractors & Family-Friendly Home Near Duke, Downtown Durham• Firepit & Parking
Welcome to The Essex Doorstep your ideal Durham Base for Work, Family, or Long stays (30–90+ days). Centrally located minutes from Duke University & Hospital, NCCU, UNC, Downtown Durham, RTP, and RDU. Designed for contractors, healthcare professionals, students, families, and remote workers. Enjoy Self Check-in, Fast Wi-Fi, a fully equipped kitchen, in-unit laundry, cozy bedrooms, private patio, and fire pit in a quiet residential neighborhood built for comfort and convenience.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
Long-term renters welcome
Seniors-only community.
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
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
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 and near theme parks. Wheels Fun Park and Museum of Life and Science are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Brightleaf Square and Northgate Mall. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Durham Bulls Athletic Park or McDougald-McLendon Gymnasium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Durham, NC
What's nearby
- Wheels Fun Park - 1 min drive - 1.4 km
- Geer Cemetery - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
- Triangle Brewing Company - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
- Shepard House - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
- Downtown Durham Dog Park - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 4 min drive
- McDonald's - 3 min drive
- Little Caesars Pizza - 3 min drive
- Alpaca Peruvian Charcoal Chicken - 4 min drive
- Top's China - 3 min drive
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