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Convenient 3BR/2BA | Perfect for Work or Play

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3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Step into The Durham Bull Pen, a beautifully remodeled 3 Bed 2 Bath short term rental property in downtown east Durham. Just across the street from shops, galleries, dining, and nightlife in the restored Historic Golden Belt Manufacturing Co., this property offers plenty of space for up to 6 guests with an updated kitchen and partially fenced backyard. You're just moments away from anything in Durham.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6119 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

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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.

Convenient 3BR/2BA | Perfect for Work or Play

Your Downtown Durham Base for Work + Play + Extended Stays!
Welcome to The Durham Bull Pen — a modern comfortable 3BR/2BA home located in Historic Downtown East Durham, just steps from the Golden Belt campus and minutes from RTP, Duke, and downtown Durham.
Designed with comfort and convenience in mind, this home is perfect for business travelers, relocators, and extended stays. With 1,285 sq ft of space, fast WiFi, smart TVs in every room, and two dedicated work-friendly areas, you’ll have everything you need to balance productivity and relaxation.
🛌 Sleeping Arrangements
Primary Suite: King bed, sitting area, walk-in closet, ensuite bath with tub & shower
Second Bedroom: King bed
Third Bedroom: Queen bed
All rooms include plush bedding + smart TVs
🍳 Home Features
Updated kitchen with quartz counters + full-size appliances
Washer + dryer for long stays
Free parking (driveway + street) + EV charging across the street
Pet-friendly (2 dogs max) with partially fenced yard
Vintage baseball-inspired décor + retro Pachislo slot machine for downtime fun
📍 Location Highlights
Steps from Golden Belt dining, galleries, Hi-Wire Brewing & Cugino Forno
5 minutes to DPAC, Durham Bulls Athletic Park, Duke University, and major hospitals
15 minutes to Research Triangle Park (RTP)
Quick drive to American Tobacco Campus, Ponysaurus Brewing, and more
🌟 Perfect For
Professionals on longer work assignments
Families or groups relocating to Durham
Medical rotations or extended hospital stays
Guests seeking a quiet, comfortable home base close to everything
🤝 Guest Experience
You’ll enjoy the privacy of a full home, with easy self-check-in. We’re nearby and happy to provide recommendations or assistance if needed — but we’ll always respect your privacy.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No vaping or smoking inside please!

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park 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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,285 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

Guest is required to sign a rental agreement. Minimum age to rent is 21. No Smoking.
No parties allowed. Pet friendly 2 dogs max ($75 per dog).

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dog friendly, $65 per stay. Maximum 2 dogs.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No vaping or smoking inside please!

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the area

Located in Golden Belt Historic District, a neighbourhood in Durham, this holiday home is near theme parks. Brightleaf Square and Northgate Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Eno River State Park and William B. Umstead State Park. Sarah P. Duke Gardens and Museum of Life and Science are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Durham, NC

What's nearby

  • Durham Performing Arts Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Durham Bulls Athletic Park - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • North Carolina Central University - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Duke University - 3 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Duke University Hospital - 5 min drive - 6.1 km

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 6 min drive
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mezcalito Durham - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Aaktun - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Bull City Ciderworks Durham - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Ponysaurus Brewing - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Convenient 3BR/2BA | Perfect for Relaxing Stays pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Convenient 3BR/2BA | Perfect for Relaxing Stays?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Convenient 3BR/2BA | Perfect for Relaxing Stays?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Convenient 3BR/2BA | Perfect for Relaxing Stays located?

Located in Golden Belt Historic District, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Honey Girl Meadery and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Duke University. Triangle Brewing Company and Scarborough House are also within 15 minutes. Durham Station is 24 minutes by foot.

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Convenient 3BR/2BA | Perfect for Work or Play Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

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

Great visit to Durham

The place was very comfortable with spacious rooms, comfortable beds, and everything needed to make our stay great. Won’t hesitate to return with the family when in the Durham area.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was awesome and perfect for our needs. You can tell that Brad takes pride in the home. It was clean and thoughtfully equipped. We needed to extend our stay and Brad was very pleasant and easy to work with. We will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

bill s.

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

Great stay

Good condition and communication
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steele P.

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

Great location in Durhamfive star

Nice size home immaculately clean everything works walking distance to the art gallery with several restaurants and a play area that had tons of kids playing in football and kicking soccer balls around really great time great place. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenn L.

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

Great home close to downtown!

Loved our stay, the house setup is perfect. Quite roomy and comfortable. Would definitely stay again on a return trip to Durham! Perfect for our weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Bull Pen, as Brad's place is called, was great for our visit to Durham to celebrate our younger grandchild's graduation from high school. The open floor plan made gathering easy and enjoyable, but we all had the privacy of good-sized bedrooms when we needed it. Check-in was a breeze. Brad's instructions for arrival--even construction areas to avoid on the way in--and his timely responsiveness to all queries were stellar.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim N.

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

Family Visit

With family in the Durham area but no one with the space for 3 extra people and a dog - this was the perfect stay - 3 bedrooms and 2 baths and spacious group areas gave us the space we needed to stretch and relax and be comfortable. Pet friendly made the fur baby happy to be able to be with us on vacation - full kitchen and appliances a huge plus and washer and dryer even made one less thing to do when we got home A++ and highly recommended
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth E.

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

Exactly as advertised

Perfect spot for long weekend with family. Clean, comfortable, roomy home for four adults and two GS dogs. Mostly quiet, older neighborhood with several homes undergoing renovations. The revitalized Golden Belt campus is a fun spot at end of the block for food, drink and entertainment (walking distance from the house). We enjoyed Saturday’s International Food Festival in downtown Raleigh. Host Brad was helpful with directions due to current road construction and promptly responded to questions. Highly recommend this wonderful home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025