In Durham .Stay at this Durham vacation home and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice and 2 miles (3 km) of Duke University. Forest Hills Park and Durham Bulls Athletic Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Durham Performing Arts Center - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
North Carolina Central University - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
Duke University Hospital - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
Cameron Indoor Stadium - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
Getting around
Durham Station - 3 min drive
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 19 min drive
Restaurants
Mellow Mushroom - 18 min walk
Cocoa Cinnamon - 14 min walk
The Can Opener - 19 min walk
Bull Durham Beer Co. - 19 min walk
Queen Burger - 20 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Bungalow near Duke and Downtown Durham
Located in Lyon Park, an up and coming neighborhood in Durham with easy access to local shopping, eating, coffee houses-this three bedroom two bathroom bungalow with a fenced-in back yard is a perfect place to stay. The warmth of the exposed brick, hardwood floors and original wood ceilings complements the modern kitchens & baths. Has the latest in lighting and technology. Netflix ready. Fully stocked kitchen. Washer & dryer available for use
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)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21
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
Rules
No smoking inside the house
No pets on beds or furniture
No parties or events
No open flames
Report accidents or damages
Pets
Pets are welcome
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 2 (weight limit: 20 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply
For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals are exempt from fees
Note from host: No pets allowed to sleep on beds
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
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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.
We should mention
To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.
Reviews
Bungalow near Duke and Downtown Durham Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
9.6/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 19 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 19 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 19 reviews
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jenna S.
Aug 24, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay for a visit to Durham. The location is close to downtown and Duke campus, the neighborhood was quiet and the space was comfortable. The host was responsive and quick to address an any concerns. We would stay here on our next visit.
Jenna S.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Julia C.
Aug 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice plain very clean.
Julia C.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
2/10 Terrible
Catherine S.
Aug 13, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
Arrived at 10 pm after a full day of flying with small children, only to realize I had never been sent the door code to gain access. I messaged host through VRBO about 30 minutes before arrival requesting code with no response. Called host multiple times and left voicemail, their phone was off. VRBO could not contact them either and we ended up having to cancel our reservation and book a hotel instead. Never received any acknowledgement or apology from host.
Catherine S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Dana V., Nashville
Aug 3, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Precious bungalow, neat and clean, very comfortable, close to everything near Duke and in Durham.
Dana V.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kevin C.
Jul 27, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden Gem
The property is perfect for a quiet retreat just outside of downtown Durham. It has the charm of the original home while being brought into the modern era. Hardwood floors and tongue and groove ceiling. It's a perfect blend of modern farmhouse and art deco interior while being encased in a natural color craftsman exterior. Property was clean, cozy and welcoming. Had all amenities listed and ready for guests. Highly recommend.
Kevin C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Zepher B.
Jun 1, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Weekend Stay
Pros: The property was clean, well-stocked, functional, and located in a convenient part of town if you need quick access to downtown Durham. The property was stocked with common necessities (shampoo, food seasonings, clothes iron, hairdryer, etc.). The only things missing were coffee creamer and tea, but I was able to get those things nearby. The main bedroom was perfect for a typical family of 4 - it had a bathroom inside the room with a very nice double shower. This was my first BNB experience, and I’m pleased to say the least.Cons: I had to contact the owner myself to receive the door code after the check-in time. One of the bedrooms (the one with two twin daybeds) was really a front office/sunroom with French doors leading directly from the living room, and the doors didn’t have any sort of privacy screen or curtain installed. The main bedroom fan didn’t work.
Zepher B.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Donna B.
May 26, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Fun trip to Durham
It was our first time to Durham and this home's location was great. Nice furnishings and very comfortable and clean.
Donna B.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
qkeonna m.
Mar 23, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
qkeonna m.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sheila M.
Feb 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Visit
In for the weekend for a Duke basketball game. Great location, roomy house, super clean, everything we needed for a quick trip.
Sheila M.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ashton C.
Feb 7, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Overall it was great, pretty tight for 7 though. Here's my thoughts:
A primary reason we chose this house is the proximity to downtown. We were able to walk to the Durham Performing Arts Center for a show we were attending, and there were restaurants and bars to choose from along the way.The listing advertises that this house sleeps 11, but we wouldn't recommend with such a large group. There were seven of us, and the sleeping arrangements were tight. If I had the power to make changes, I would cover the glass of the glass door bedroom with faux etched glass privacy film. I would also place a bunk bed with a double size bottom bunk in there, instead of the separate twin beds. This would have more comfortably accommodated the three couples in our group without diminishing the number of beds. There are two pull out couches, but we never saw any sheets for them. It's possible this could have been solved by asking the host, and I admit we did not ask.Plenty of extra towels available, which we also really appreciated having stayed in houses without enough before.Kitchen equipment did not let us down.The place really, really, needs more seating though. As it is, there is only seating for about 4 people in the living room, and you would have to commandeer every barstool and desk chair in the house to seat 11 people. We wished there was another couch or more squeezed into the living room.
Ashton C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
8/10 Good
Jeff E.
Jan 29, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Jeff E.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Christy B.
Jan 1, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for visiting Duke, UNC, etc!
We had a great experience at this property. Pictures were very accurate and our family of five fit very nicely!
Christy B.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
Dec 28, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great bungalow close to downtown
Thoughtful renovation on a charming bungalow with an updated bathrooms and kitchen space and large fenced yard.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Hans-Jurgen W.
Jul 20, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
great place to stay near Duke and downtown Durham
a very nice bungalow reasonably priced
Hans-Jurgen W.
Stayed 42 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Melissa J.
Apr 29, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding weekend
We had a great stay. House has everything you need minus some spoons for cereal. Great yard and communication with hosts.
Melissa J.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jamie
Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller
Property was very clean and nice. I can tell that it has been well taken care of. The host was fast at answering my questions and addressing my concern. I am looking forward to another stay.
Jamie
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
6/10 Okay
Salvador M., Sumter. SC; USA
Jan 30, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Small Family Gathering
On the days prior to our scheduled arrival we attempted to contact the owner to get the key code information to enter the house. We received no reply to numerous attempts. After we arrived, and after numerous texts and phone calls we heard back from the property manager around 8:00 p.m... they had no record of our pending arrival. The manager (to be fair) was very polite and worked to help us resolve the issue. We were able to get into the rental around 8:30 p.m. (check in is supposed to be at 3:00).
Overall, the furnishings and the amenities were adequate. The bathrooms were very clean; plenty of linens and towels were provided. The glass oven top has a large crack and makes it dangerous to use. The refrigerator is very noisy; it freezes up. The freezer drawer is missing handles and one of the openings has a sharp edge (we felt it necessary to cover this with duct tape to protect small children). The carpet in one of the bedrooms was folded up and posed a tripping hazard (we taped that down as best we could). One of the kitchen stool seats was loose and had to be taped down to use safely.
Having said all of this, and despite these issues, we did enjoy our visit with our family. Durham is a very pleasant city. The house could be (upon correction of the issues mentioned above) an excellent place to stay.
Salvador M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Handan E., MI, USA
Nov 28, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Short, Nice Stay in Durham
We visited our daughter in Duke University. The home was so clean, totally renovated. Owner was very cooperative. Only thing we can suggest that owner can add more stool for dining.
Handan E.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
8/10 Good
Ryan M.
Oct 14, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Durham for 2 days
Nice accommodation at a good value.
Ryan M.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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