This charming Duke Forest gem will make you feel right at home in Durham. The house sleeps up to 7 comfortably, includes 2 full baths, a stocked kitchen and plenty of room to relax - inside or out!
This is the perfect home base for your group or family to explore Durham during your vacation, special event or college tour.
You’re close to Duke's West Campus, Duke Hospital & VA, Caring House, The Forest at Duke and the Washington Duke golf course, and just a 10min drive to Downtown Durham.
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.
Originally developed as housing for Duke University professors in the 1930’s, Duke Forest has maintained large, heavily wooded lots as its calling card. The homes feel peacefully secluded in the landscape, though you’re just a stone’s throw from Duke and Downtown Durham.
You’ll have the entire home and property to yourself, including off-street parking for up to 3 cars. Please note that the driveway is shared with the home behind, so we ask that you park courteously so as not to block them in!
Make this your home away from home in Durham! This charming 2 story tudor-style house is situated on a huge lot, creating a peaceful retreat for your Bull City adventure.
3 separate bedrooms sleep up to 7 in cozy slumber. Large closets and built in drawers leave you plenty of room to unpack.
Generous living & dining rooms provide plenty of space to relax together (or separately!), as well as in the back patio and yard. Smart HDTV lets you log into your favorite streaming services.
The kitchen is well stocked for making a feast to share, or just to store your leftovers from one of Durham’s award winning restaurants (did we mention some of the best are just a mile away!?). The grill is also at your disposal - when the weather’s great you can take advantage of the picnic table to dine al fresco!
The charm extends to the 2 full bathrooms, boasting original 4x4 tiles among the vintage features.
Basement laundry room includes detergent, drying racks, iron & board for your use.
Durham is an oasis in the North Carolina Piedmont, and a perfect jumping off point for adventures across the state. You’re 3 hours from the beach and the mountains, for a day or weekend excursion.
Duke Forest is the best of both worlds - far enough to be peaceful, but close to all the conveniences! You’ll be an drive/Uber/Lyft distance to:
The Forest at Duke 0.4mi
Caring House 0.1mi
Commons at University Place (2mi: grocery, pharmacy, gas, restaurants, dry cleaning, movie theater, etc)
Duke University Hospital & VA (3.5mi)
Duke Regional Hospital (7mi)
University Dr/Durham-CH Blvd District (1mi: Foster’s Market, Guglehupf, Thai Cafe, Saltbox Seafood Joint, Wine Authorities)
Brightleaf Square (3.5mi)
9th Street District (3.5mi, Elmo’s Diner, Vin Rouge, Juju, Dain’s Place, Monuts, Whole Foods, Harris Teeter and more!)
Downtown Durham (3.5mi: Durham Performing Arts Center, Toast, Beyu Cafe, Ninth Street Bakery, Vert & Vogue and SO much more!).
Golden Belt Campus (4.5mi: restaurants, art studios)
Cameron Indoor & Wallace Wade Stadiums at Duke University (2.5mi)
UNC Chapel Hill (9mi)
Feeling the need to get outside and move? You’re 1 mile from the Al Beuhler Trail around the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Course - a favorite of walkers and cross country speedsters alike.
The Duke Lemur Center is just 3.5 miles away, and the Duke Forest-Shepherd Nature Trail is within 4 miles.
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 15 miles (about 25 minutes) away
Durham Amtrak, Bus Station and MegaBus pick up are downtown, 4 miles (10 min) away
15-501, with access to I-40 & I-85, is just 1 mile away
It’s easy to get to Raleigh (25mi), Chapel Hill (9mi), or RTP (8mi) with a car, cab or Lyft/Uber.
There is parking for 3 cars available in the driveway (please do not block the backyard neighbors when using the drive!). There is no street parking.
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. This is our home. We have tried to make it comfortable for you and for us, 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 have some child-friendly amenities available upon request. The house is not fully “child-proofed.”
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.
No pets are permitted at the house.
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.
Reservations longer than 29 nights may incur additional fees.
