Nestled in the peaceful North Durham/Duke Homestead area, this beautiful home offers a serene retreat with full access to its spacious yard and cozy gathering spaces. With six beds across three bedrooms, a fully-stocked kitchen, and fun amenities like an indoor tent and fire pit, it’s perfect for families or groups looking to unwind together.
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3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10142 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
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About this property
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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Modern Family Retreat w/ Fenced Yard
Welcome home for your next getaway to Durham! This family-friendly retreat is bursting with character, plus all the extras that make you feel at home. Luxurious amenities, ample bedrooms, and large indoor & outdoor dining and gathering spaces, will give every member of your family a new favorite spot. You’re all going to love it here! 5 min to Duke University & Regional hospitals.
We want you to have a delightful and seamless stay. While we respect your privacy and will not be on the property during your visit, we are readily available to assist you. Please feel free to reach out via the messaging app or by phone if you have any questions or need recommendations.
The North Durham/Duke Homestead area is a peaceful suburban neighborhood where you’ll feel surrounded by nature, yet still be within 10 minutes of Downtown. Stretch your legs or walk your pups around the corner in Whippoorwill Park, or go out for a special meal at Gocciolina - one of Durham’s finest restaurants.
You'll enjoy full access to the entire home & yard. The driveway has plenty of parking for up to four cars. Pro-tip: back into the driveway for an easier exit!
This beautiful home boasts a variety of incredible gathering spaces, making it the perfect place for your next family or group retreat. The inclusive amenities will ensure you’re comfortable for a longer stay, as well. Six beds throughout the three generous bedrooms, including fun triple bunk beds, provide plenty of private, comfortable space for everyone to rest. The king bedroom includes a desk for a private workspace. The full kitchen (stocked with all the basics!) provides room to create a delicious meal to enjoy in the full dining room, or on the back deck dining area. Then pile on the couch for a movie while the kiddos play in the indoor tent. Greet the morning with a cup of coffee in the covered porch as you prepare for the day ahead. Or end your day with s’mores around the fire pit while the kiddos & pups run out some energy around the fenced-in backyard. We can’t wait to host you!
We are Delighted Properties, because that is how we want you to feel when you walk in the door. The Bull City is our home and we want to share it with you, through personal recommendations and the items & services we provide throughout your space. Look for all the local products we include (and ask us where you can find them for yourself!) We take great care in creating a comfortable, home-but-better experience for your stay - we hope you'll Be Delighted!
North Durham is the best of both worlds - far enough to be peaceful, but close to all the conveniences! You’ll be an easy bike/drive/Uber/Lyft distance to: North Pointe Commons (1.7mi: Costco, grocery, pharmacy, ABC, restaurants, hardware, dry cleaning, etc) Duke Regional Hospital (1.5mi) Museum of Life & Science (2mi) Brightleaf Square (3.8mi) 9th Street District (3.1mi, Elmo’s Diner, Vin Rouge, Juju, Dain’s Place, Monuts, Whole Foods, Harris Teeter and more!) Duke University Hospital (3.5mi) Downtown Durham (4mi: Durham Performing Arts Center, Toast, Beyu Cafe, Ninth Street Bakery, Vert & Vogue and SO much more!). Golden Belt Campus (6mi: restaurants, art studios) Cameron Indoor & Wallace Wade Stadiums at Duke University (5.3mi) UNC Chapel Hill (14mi)
Feeling the need to get outside and move? Whippoorwill Park is less than a mile away, and West Point on the Eno - the jewel of Durham’s Park system - is 2 miles up the road. Check out the Durham Hike and Bike Map online or in your Welcome Basket for a complete guide to Durham’s 80+ trails and parks.
As you plan your travel to, from and around the Triangle, some helpful distances: RDU Airport is 20 miles (about 20-25 minutes) away Durham Amtrak, Bus Station and MegaBus pick up are downtown, 4 miles away I-85, with access to I-40, Hwy 70 & NC 147/885, is just 2.5 miles away It’s easy to get to Raleigh (25mi), Chapel Hill (14mi), or RTP (13mi) with a car, cab or Lyft/Uber.
As stated in the house rules, there is an automatic minimum $250 service fee for any violations of house rules that require additional cleaning and/or cause damage. We have tried to make it comfortable for you and all future guests, and have been thoughtful in the amenities we provide. We appreciate you for exercising the same level of thought and care when staying here. We are happy to host families, and provide some child-friendly amenities: Pack-n-play, child-sized plates/utensils, indoor playhouse. We do ask that guests are relatively quiet after 10 PM, as a courtesy to neighbors. Parties and loud groups are not permitted. Thanks for helping us be good neighbors. Smoking or vaping of any substances is not permitted on the premises. Well-behaved pets are welcome, and must be registered with the reservation. There is a pet fee, based on number & length of stay. Reservations longer than 28 nights may incur additional fees. Guests are expected to abide by CDC/WHO guidelines, as well as all North Carolina and Durham Covid-19 guidelines. Full up-to-date orders can be seen at ncdotgov.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2.5 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Entertainment
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Fenced yard
Firepit
Garden
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Office
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
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)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
NO FLAMES: Use of anything that involves fire or open flames inside (e.g. candles, incense, etc.) is strictly forbidden.
LONG TERM STAYS: Reservations longer than 29 nights may incur additional fees.
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
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
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
About the area
Durham is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Eno River State Park and Glennstone Preserve, while Museum of Life and Science and Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice, or consider a night out at Dean Smith Center. Visit our Durham travel guide
Is Modern Family Retreat w/ Fenced Yard pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Modern Family Retreat w/ Fenced Yard?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Modern Family Retreat w/ Fenced Yard?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Modern Family Retreat w/ Fenced Yard?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Modern Family Retreat w/ Fenced Yard located?
Situated in Durham, this holiday home is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Duke Homestead and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Duke University. Duke Regional Hospital and Vietnam Veterans Living Memorial are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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Modern Family Retreat w/ Fenced Yard Reviews
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Our friends and family gathered in the house for a couple of days. Everything was clean and well organized. We look forward to staying here again on our next visit to durham.
The house was very comfortable. We had 10 people and plenty ofnspace for everyone. All of the beds were comfortable. Bathrooms comfortable with everything we needed (even q-tips). Kitchen had everything we needed, we used the grill one evening and worked great! Parking - we had 3 cars and easy getting in and out. Neighborhood was safe, no problems!
Comfortable spacious house. Loved the screened in porch. Very convenient to Duke University, Duke medicine circle, grocery stores, Whole Foods and a wide range of restaurants, Added plus for dog parents is the fenced back yard and the cute park just a 1 minute drive down the street with a nice walking path. Also quick drive to Eno and Brumley for easy hikes. Best part of this property is that it’s managed by a very responsive team who were helpful. We will definitely stay here again.
The home was clean. It has everything you would need and them some. The screened in porch was our favorite part of the home. Even though you were in a neighborhood, you felt like you were in the country.
This is a lovely little house that's very well appointed and is perfect for a family visiting Duke. We are a family of five, and dropped our first off for his freshman year. If the four of us (Mom, Dad, and his two little sisters) travel together again to visit him, we will absolutely stay here if it's available. Highly recommend.
Over all the place was nice and a good place for our family to get away.You can tell this is a rental property.Some of the maintenance has been lacking and one of the toilets gave us issue. Due to our short stay we don’t know if this was resolved.The listing says no pets, however there was a pet smell when we arrived a well as pet supplies in the house.