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

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
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Nestled in a peaceful neighborhood, this Cozy home offers ample space with two living areas and a dining room. Relax on the large front porch or unwind on the back deck surrounded by beautiful tree lines, perfect for pets to roam.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 91988 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Foosball table
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Basketball nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,988 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

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.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Peace in the center of Durham Durham
Peace in the center of Durham Private vacation home
Peace in the center of Durham Private vacation home Durham

About the neighborhood

Map
Durham, NC

What's nearby

  • Research Triangle Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Duke University - 9 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • Duke University Hospital - 11 min drive - 7.9 miles
  • North Carolina State University - 19 min drive - 17.2 miles
  • Crabtree Valley Mall - 24 min drive - 16.8 miles

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 50 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite 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?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

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

This family-friendly vacation home is located in the city center, within 3 mi (5 km) of Research Triangle Park and North Carolina Central University. Herndon Hills Farm and Duke University are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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

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

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

Robyn M.

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

Holiday Gathering

This property was perfect for our short visit. We were in town for a family holiday gathering at our nieces' house which was only 15 minutes away. The home was clean, well equipped, comfortable, and in a quiet neighborhood. I would recommend it to others, and I would most certainly stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

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

Just What I Needed

Great stay for me and my family. Nicely equipped kitchen and enjoyed making homemade meals which was easy given the pots/pans/utensils. Very quiet neighborhood where I enjoyed walking my pup. Highly recommend.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

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

College tours & golf

We were a group of four - two adults and two teens - touring colleges and playing golf. This property was exactly as described and suited our needs perfectly. Convenient to anything you might need and each of us had our own room. A little off the beaten path, but a short drive to any of the local attractions and schools. Definitely recommend to anyone looking for a clean, quiet place to stay in Durham!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren L.

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

Great spot

We really enjoyed our stay. We liked the TVs in each room. The backyard and porch were great. There were 5 of us total. My daughter, her 2 teenage sons, her fiancee and myself. There was plenty of space inside for everyone to have privacy, as well as get together and have some fun. We played foosball and cards one of the nights. Mitzi is a wonderful host, too! She messaged us on the 2nd night of our stay to make sure we were enjoying our stay and didn't need anything. Thank you so much! Highly recommended 🙂
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Sandy M.

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

Great space

Lovely time in Durham! We were staying close to other family and there was ample space to host the family for a meal and hang out time. The Foosball table was used quite a bit! I would have loved a more fully stocked kitchen with baking and cookware, but we had a lovely time in Durham!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenny R.

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

Beautiful as advertised

The house was just as advertised. This house was very beautiful in a quiet, peaceful neighborhood. The host was very friendly and super responsive with any messages. I would absolutely recommend this house to just about anybody, especially families with multiple members. The house is spacious and accommodating
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 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

10/10 Excellent

DanRiverQueen 1.

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

Great place to stay in Durham!

We needed a place to stay in Durham while my husband had surgery and this place worked out great for my family. It's very clean and the beds were super comfortable. We liked that all the bedrooms had TV's. Nice yard if you have children or fur babies. Host was very easy to work with and responds quickly to questions.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger S.

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

Hosting friends

The house is on a quiet street with plenty of parking. A nice new Publix is right down the road should you need anything. House is roomy and nicely appointed. Kitchen was well supplied and conducive to cooking for a good sized group. Would rent again for my annual get together.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

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

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