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Durham home: Enjoy the Duke & UNC theme + Pickleball court! 10 min to Duke/UNC

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Sport court
Exterior
Sport court
Living area
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Durham, NC
  • North Carolina Central University
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Duke University
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Duke University Hospital
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Office 1

1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 3

+1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Master Bathroom 1

+1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master Bathroom 2

+1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Durham home: Enjoy the Duke & UNC theme + Pickleball court! 10 min to Duke/UNC

4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home that is two stories. The interior of the home is fully furnsihed and newly renovated (kitchen, bathrooms, paint etc). The home also comes with primeir outdoor living spaces, two decks, a patio, and a screen porch.

The property is 0.7 acres, and has a long driveway with plenty of parking spaces. There is a pickleball court in the backyard, only allowed for guests that sign the waiver prior to use. Open to all guests - special appeal to sports fans, athletes, and pickleball players.

*Contact me if interested* to arrange a pickleball lesson w a local pro during your stay on the court in the backyard - The Carolina Court

Amenities:
HVAC for Air Conditioning or Heat: This house has smart thermostats upstairs and downstairs with the ability to turn on the AC or Heat. Please only use this if needed. To use it, touch the touch screen with the three dots on the right hand side and adjust the temperature. To turn it off, touch the three dots and set the mode to off. For further questions on this, look up “Sensi Lite Smart Thermostat” on Google Search.
Laundry: There is a Washer & Dryer in the closet in the kitchen. These are brand new appliances and are available for use if you would like.
Dishwasher: Guests may wash dishes in the kitchen sink by hand or use the GE dishwasher. Supplies in the kitchen cabinets.
Kitchen: Fully stocked kitchen includes all the cooking and dining supplies needed to enjoy delicious meals. Oven and Microwave are also brand new and fully functional.
TV: Vizio Smart TV is fully functional in the living room. Note, this comes with all relevant streaming platforms (YouTube, Netflix, Prime Video, ESPN+, ACC Network etc), but it is up to the guest to log in with their own accounts to watch the TV. Use Remote to control the TV, and make sure its off when you leave the house.
Amazon Smart Home: There is an Amazon Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen) | HD smart display with premium sound, motion and Alexa in the kitchen. To use this to play music, ask about the weather or news etc just say “hey Alexa” and give it a command.
Dedicated Workspace: In the upstairs of the house there is a home office setup. This is a great space to take work calls, study for exams, work remote etc.

Pickleball court: We just built a world-class pickleball court with Duke and UNC logo's in our backyard. This is known as The Carolina Court. It is the unique value proposition for our property. In order to play on the court, at least 1 guest must sign the liability waiver and all guest must play respectfully. Do not damage the court. Liability waiver available upon request after check in.

Parking: There is ample parking on the property. Guests may park in any of the spaces. Request to limit cars to 6 or less. Pro Tip: use caution when pulling out and pulling into the driveway from Old Chapel Hill Rd (cars drive fast).

Access: Contactless entry. Your unique 4 digit Code will be provided prior to Check-In, and will last until Check-Out. To Unlock the door, enter the 4 digit code and wait for the door to become unlocked. To Lock the door when leaving, close it, and press the lock button on your way out.

Our charming home in Hope Valley (Durham's best neighborhood) has been completely renovated and furnished (Duke and UNC theme throughout) and offers an abundance of space for family living and entertaining. In the backyard we just added a brand new pickleball court, known as The Carolina Court. This home is the go-to destination for college gameday (ACC schools welcome) . As the old saying goes Location, Location, Location! Home is < 5 min to food < 10 min to Duke < 12 min to UNC & < 20 min RDU

Note - guests may only use Pickleball court if the court is dry (no snow/rain, no puddles), and if they sign the waiver. Good news, one signed waiver works for all guests.

Thank you

Property manager

Cody Rakela
Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
If you throw a party of any kind it is against the rules. There will be fines and police enforcement if you egregiously break this rule.
No extra guests are allowed on the premises unless you have the written consent of the owner host.
If there are any damages to the home, it will come out of the guests budget.

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 first aid kit

About the area

Durham

Durham is home to this holiday home. Wallace Wade Stadium and Cameron Indoor Stadium are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Streets at Southpoint Mall and Brightleaf Square. Sarah P. Duke Gardens and Morehead Planetarium are also worth visiting.
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Durham, NC

What's nearby

  • North Carolina Central University - 7 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Cameron Indoor Stadium - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Duke University - 9 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Streets at Southpoint Mall - 10 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Duke University Hospital - 10 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 12 min drive
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cookout - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Carolina Ale House - Durham - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Durham home: Enjoy the Duke & UNC theme + Pickleball court! 10 min to Duke/UNC pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Durham home: Enjoy the Duke & UNC theme + Pickleball court! 10 min to Duke/UNC located?

Situated in Durham, this holiday home is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Beechwood Cemetery and within 6 miles (10 km) of Duke University and Forest Hills Park. Duke University Golf Club and North Carolina Central University are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 11 reviews
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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jill P.

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

Great location

Great location near Duke and UNC. Pickleball court was a lot of fun.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S.

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

Great stay!

The house was beautiful and comfortable with a great location! Cody was great to work with!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe D.

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

Great Place to get away

Very Nice, Clean and Great location to area attractions
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Todd R.

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

Festival Stay

We had a great time in the house. It is a lovely home and the location was great. The only negative thing was we would have loved to sit out on the screen porch and enjoyed the nice weather but it was covered in pollen. I understand it's that time of year but would have liked to have that cleaned to be able to enjoy it. Overall happy with stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Robin R.

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

Solid accommodations very near to Duke campus

comfortable for 7 adults, updated kitchens and bath; bedrooms are thoughtfully decorated. pickleball court as advertised and is definitely a highlight.Stocked supplies and grounds maintenance not as good as other vrbos we have used in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise G.

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

Great house!!!

Great house in nice neighborhood. Would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jami M.

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

Great play to house for games!

Loved our stay! We were in town for a UNC game and had a great time with family and friends.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Penelope T.

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

Short but sweet stay

We were in town for a family funeral and enjoyed the short time we were there. Our host was a great communicator and very gracious.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vindy P.

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

Picture perfect!

My husband, daughter and our friend and his daughter stayed at this lovely house! We came in for the Tarheals season opener. I chose this house because it had a pickle ball court, and it didn’t disappoint! It’s as adorable as it is in the pictures! The pickle ball court was in great condition, and they had paddles and balls there too! The only thing that could have made it better is a hot tub for after playing! lol I’d definitely pick this place again! Also, the communication was amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

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

Fantastic Home w/Pickleball Court That's Private But Close to Everything

This is a fabulous house whether you like Pickleball or not. It is in a wonderful location -- close to everything you need but when you drive up to the house you are in a private wooded area (there are neighbors but you can't see them or their house). The home has been updated and it's clean and uncluttered. The beds are comfortable and there is plenty of space to relax. The property is very large and pretty but you don't even need to go outside to enjoy it since there are so many beautiful windows in every room. If you are a Carolina or Duke fan you will appreciate the sophisticated decor representing each school. If you like Pickleball you will ABSOLUTELY LOVE this house with its private Carolina/Duke PB court in the back. They even have paddles and balls. Our family stayed here to visit our daughter (UNC). It was a perfect house and we played PB every chance we could. Cody was super responsive, helpful, and went out of his way to make sure we enjoyed ourselves. Our daughter is a senior and we live in CO - I wish this house had been available when she was a freshman because we would have booked it for every visit. We have already booked it for our next visit and we can't wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carri T.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

About the host

Hosted by Cody Rakela

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English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests