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Elegant Luxurious Home, 3 min Duke and 6 min Downtown

Experience comfort at its finest while exploring downtown's charm within minutes from your door.

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Interior
Smart TV, books
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

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

Elegant Luxurious Home, 3 min Duke and 6 min Downtown

Relax and rejuvenate in this stunning one level home with richly appointed interiors, curated design elements and luxurious amenities. Our home is perfect for couples, students and families with its brand new decor and furniture. The open chef’s kitchen is perfect for hosting. Unwind with smart TVs and sleep like royalty in all bedrooms with king beds and Casper mattresses. Relax on the covered porch or patio in the tree lined backyard. Perfect location - mins to Duke, downtown and restaurants!

The space

Open Concept Kitchen and Dining Room:
The heart of the home can be found in our open concept kitchen and dining room. Our dining table accommodates six guests, with additional seating for two at the large kitchen island. The kitchen has lovely quartz counters and plenty of beautiful cabinets. All stainless steel appliances: electric glass top range, microwave, dishwasher, and refrigerator. Steel sink. Fully equipped with elegant bone china dinnerware from Mikasa, gorgeous coffee mugs, glasses, wine glasses, Mikasa cutlery, Kirkland signature 12-piece non-stick cookware set, Sabatier knives, cutting boards, bakeware, baking sheet, muffin pan, mixing bowls, etc. Lots of kitchen tools Lots of small appliances such as toaster, blender, hand mixer, Instant pot airfryer, Keurig coffee maker, and 12 cup coffee maker and hot water kettle. An entire spice rack of a variety of spices, salt, fresh pepper grinder, a few different hot sauces, some dry goods/canned goods such as pasta, rice, beans, ramen and pasta sauce, some breakfast essentials such as oats, cereals, pancake mix, and cooking oils. Parchment paper, aluminum foil and plastic wrap.

The coffee/tea bar is not just beautifully decorated but is fully stocked with premium ground coffee, premium k-cups, variety of teas, honey, sugar and half-and-half cups.

Kid friendly chocolate syrup and Swissmiss hot chocolate is also provided. Assorted kitchen tools, screwdriver.

Snack Nook:
Kids will love the snack nook. It is well stocked with some chips, bars and cookies. It is also stocked with kids plates, cups with lids and straws, bowls and cutlery and lots of board books.

Dedicated Work Area:
Great area to work, savor your morning cup of tea or coffee, or to connect over delicious meals.

Living Room:
The house features a large, bright living room with all-new furniture including large sofa, loveseat and chair to relax. The 65” Smart Fire TV comes with Amazon Prime and Netflix so you can watch your favorite shows. The gorgeous console stores plenty of books for all ages and some games. The lovely sofa converts to a super comfortable queen bed. Extra sheets and blankets for this will be provided on request.

Internet and WIFI:
Business class high-speed internet of 500 Mbps will allow your entire group to endlessly surf and stream the internet without issue.

Master Bedroom:
Lovely primary suite with a tray ceiling & walk-in closet. Beautiful views of backyard from the windows. New king size bed with brand new luxurious 12” hybrid memory foam mattress from Casper. Dual nightstands with matching night lamps. Beautiful decor and lovely ZZ plant. Magnetic charging station. Lovely dresser with lots of storage. Pamper yourself with some lovely scented candle and delicious chocolates while watching your favorite shows on the 55” smart TV with Fire TV stick. Luxurious linens, super soft quilt and cozy king size blanket for colder nights. A comfortable chair to relax. Large walk in closet with shelves and hanging space (with hangers). It stores a full size folding crib, pack n play and folding high chair. Luggage rack for your convenience.

Ensuite Master Bathroom:
Large walk-in shower, dual quartz sinks with beautiful storage vanities. Shower has parabens and sulphate free shampoo, conditioner and body wash. The vanity has hand wash, moisturizer, extra hand towels and washcloths, hair dryer, qtips, makeup remover pads, makeup remover, and extra toilet paper.

Blue Guest Bedroom:
New king size bed with brand new luxurious 12” hybrid memory foam mattress from Casper. Dual nightstands with matching night lamps. Beautiful decor. Magnetic charging station. Unwind and watch your favorite shows on the 44” smart TV with Fire TV stick. Luxurious linens, super soft quilt and cozy king size blanket (in pretty basket) for colder nights. Large closet with lots of hanging space (with hangers). Luggage rack for your convenience. Extra bedding for queen sleeper sofa is stored in the closet here.

Green Guest Bedroom:
New king size bed with brand new luxurious 12” hybrid memory foam mattress from Casper. Dual nightstands with matching night lamps. Beautiful decor. Magnetic charging station. Unwind and watch your favorite shows on the 44” smart TV with Fire TV stick. Luxurious linens, super soft quilt and cozy king size blanket (in pretty basket) for colder nights. Large closet with lots of hanging space (with hangers). Luggage rack for your convenience.

Guest Bathroom:
Shower and bathtub, with beautiful quartz sink. Shower has parabens and sulphate free shampoo, conditioner and body wash. The vanity has hand wash, moisturizer, extra hand towels and washcloths, hair dryer, qtips, makeup remover pads, makeup remover, and extra toilet paper. A gorgeous long mirror to view yourself fully is available just outside.

Laundry Room:
High performing Whirlpool Washer and Dryer. Hypoallergenic All clear detergent, Chlorox bleach, Bounce dryer sheets iron with steam setting and ironing board are provided. The laundry room also has extra towels, hand towels, washcloths, lint roller and emergency sewing supplies. All cleaning supplies are also stored in this room.

Back porch, Patio and Backyard:
The covered porch in the back is one of our favorite areas in the house. Surrounded entirely by greenery, this is a serene place to relax and enjoy your morning coffee. The patio has additional space to relax and enjoy the beautiful treelined view and watch the birds and squirrels.

Guest access
Entire house and yard except garage

Other things to note
Queen Sleeper Sofa:
Extra bedding for the queen sleeper sofa will be available by request only. Failure to do so within 24 hours before the start of your booking can lead to delays in getting your sleeper sofa setup for your first night.

Child Gear:
Pack n play, full size crib, and high chair are available but require minimum of 24 hours notice to the host so we have time to make sure it’s setup for you for your stay. Please note no sheets will be provided for child gear.

Safety:
First aid kit and fire extinguisher are in the coat closet.

Entry: You will have your own passcode for front door access. Keyless entry codes are time-activated and programmed to start at 4:00 PM. Your code will not unlock the door before 4:00 PM.

Long term stays:
Stays greater than 14 days require a professional cleaning every 14 days.

Ex. A stay of 30 days would require one stay, 14 days in. A stay of 60 days would require cleanings at days 14, 30, and 45. The day and time slot for the cleaning, to be agreed upon in advance at a time mutually agreed upon by the host and cleaner availability; and the guest.

Each cleaning visit to be billed BEFORE your stay begins at $150 each. This is in addition to the listed one-time cleaning fee at checkout, included with your quoted stay price.

Based on your long term stay duration, we will confirm how many cleanings will need to happen, and send an in-app request for that payment amount.

Late check out:
Late check out not permitted unless approval otherwise given. Late check out is available on a case by case basis, for a fee. Please contact us if interested.

Unauthorized late checkout:
Stays beyond your check out time due to delays of any type are subject to a $50 fee per 30 minutes in excess of your check out time.

Being late is disrespectful of our cleaning and turnover teams time and work schedule, and can significantly throw off their day, affecting their time with their family, and to other obligations.

We reserve the right, if you refuse to leave our property in a timely manner, to call on the local authorities for assistance as you would be considered trespassing

Early checkin:
Early checkin not permitted unless approval given. It is available on a case by case basis for a fee. Contact us if interested.

Smoking:
No smoking allowed in the home or on the premises at all. To include cigarette, cigar, marijuana, and vaping devices. Violations will be subject to a $1,000 fee.

House parties:
No house parties permitted. Video doorbell and other exterior video cameras used on the premises to ensure the safety of all guests, and to enforce the no house parties policy. House parties will be subject to fees for any damages from professional cleaners, contractors, and replacement costs for ruined furniture, finishings, appliances, floors, carpets, drywall, electrical, or plumbing; at cost or up to $10,000. Violations will lead to the booking being immediately terminated, with no refund. Refusing to leave the premises when the policy is violated, will result in the authorities being called to forcibly remove all trespassers. House parties also subject to a $1,000 fine.

Guests:
Guests to come and visit you during your stay are permitted in a case-by-case basis and require prior written approval. Unapproved guests are subject to a $100 per person fine, per occurrence.

Animals:
Animals are not allowed unless given explicit permission. Animals brought into the premises are subject to a fine of $500. Any damages incurred from the animal, the owner is responsible for all damages for repairs, replacements, and cleaning required to fix any problems; up to $10,000.

Before you leave, please:
• Place used bed linens and used towels in the laundry area
• Collect all garbage and place in trash bin outside on the side of the house where the garage is.
• Turn off the lights and lock the door.

Property manager

Gayathri Shaikh

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Blender
  • Ice maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)

Location highlights

  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers
  • Biodegradable drinking straws
  • Recycling
  • Double-glazed windows

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

About the neighborhood

Map
Durham, NC

What's nearby

  • Duke University Hospital - 4 min drive
  • Cameron Indoor Stadium - 4 min drive
  • Duke University - 5 min drive
  • Duke University Chapel - 7 min drive
  • Durham Performing Arts Center - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 7 min drive
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Cookout - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Elegant Luxurious Home, 3 min Duke and 6 min Downtown pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Elegant Luxurious Home, 3 min Duke and 6 min Downtown?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Elegant Luxurious Home, 3 min Duke and 6 min Downtown?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Elegant Luxurious Home, 3 min Duke and 6 min Downtown located?

This family-friendly Durham vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Rhine Research Center Museum and Duke University. Duke University Hospital and Bennett Place are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Elegant Luxurious Home, 3 min Duke and 6 min Downtown Reviews

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Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super Nice Host
Wife was having some surgery at Duke so this house was a perfect location (close to Duke / close to restaurants / grocery stores). Originally picked the house based on the king beds and comfy looking couch....both were perfect. The host went above and beyond and checked in and asked how the surgery was going....also started us off with some milk, bread and eggs.....the house was well stocked in every way. It was winter during our visit, but the house had a nice porch that would be nice other times of the year. Would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025