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Your Modern Family Retreat, sleeps 10!

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Chill out with a book, local mag, or to stream your favorite shows!
Plenty more room to gather for a chat or pull out your kindle.
Lots of room to play in the TV/Living room 
[fireplace is only decorative!]
Interior
Enjoy playtime, or quiet reading time!

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10142.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Durham, NC
  • Museum of Life and Science
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Duke University
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Duke University Hospital
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

3 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Your Modern Family Retreat, sleeps 10!

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 can be available if something goes wrong, but we generally leave you to your trip! Emily will be your main point of contact, and lives close by if you need anything.

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 green 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!

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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
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.

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

About the area

Durham

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 Manbites Dog Theater 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.
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Durham, NC

What's nearby

  • Duke Regional Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Museum of Life and Science - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Duke University - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Duke University Hospital - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Durham Performing Arts Center - 9 min drive - 8.0 km

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 8 min drive
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cookout - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Your Modern Family Retreat, sleeps 10! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Your Modern Family Retreat, sleeps 10!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Your Modern Family Retreat, sleeps 10!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Your Modern Family Retreat, sleeps 10! 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).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

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

Great house

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric V.

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

Perfect for a family visiting Duke

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Alex & LC B.

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

Good rental over all

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

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