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3 Mi to Duke: Downtown Durham Cottage!

2.0 star property

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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
Exterior
TV
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, internet, bed sheets

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

3 Mi to Duke: Downtown Durham Cottage!

Dog Friendly w/ Fee | In-Unit Laundry | < 1 Mi to Durham Performing Arts Center

Nestled in the lively heart of downtown Durham, with easy access to restaurants, colleges, and hospitals, this 2-bedroom, 2-bath vacation rental cottage provides an ideal base for work and play. Catch a show at the Carolina Theatre, cheer on the Bulls at DBAP, or explore Duke’s Nasher Museum of Art. As evening unfolds, make some popcorn in the kitchen and stream seamlessly on the Smart TV.

-- THE PROPERTY --

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom 1: 1 king bed
- Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed

MAIN FEATURES
- Smart TV, dining table
- En-suite bathrooms

KITCHEN
- Dishwasher, refrigerator, stove/oven, microwave
- Cooking basics
- Drip coffee maker

GENERAL
- Free WiFi
- Central A/C & heating
- Washer/dryer
- Linens/towels, complimentary toiletries

FAQ
- Pet fee (paid pre-trip)

ACCESSIBILITY
- Single-story cottage, 5 steps required to enter

PARKING
- Driveway (1 vehicle)
- Free street parking (first-come, first-served)

-- THE LOCATION --

- Downtown location close to dining & nightlife
- 0.8 miles to Durham Performing Arts Center
- 1 mile to Durham Bulls Athletic Park & Missy Lane's Assembly Room
- 2 miles to North Carolina Central University
- 3 miles to Duke University & Hospital
- 10 miles to Eno River State Park
- 14 miles to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $75 fee (+ fees & taxes, dogs only, 1 max)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This single-story property requires 5 steps to enter

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 900 square feet

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Policies

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: A maximum of 1 pet is 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 and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

522118

About the neighborhood

Map
Durham, North Carolina

What's nearby

  • Durham Performing Arts Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Durham Bulls Athletic Park - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Duke University - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • North Carolina Central University - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Duke University Hospital - 5 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 18 min walk
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Boxcar Bar + Arcade - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Dame's Chicken & Waffles - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Surf Club - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Durty Bull Brewing Company - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Glass Jug Beer Lab - Downtown Durham - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 3 Mi to Duke: Downtown Durham Cottage! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

Where is 3 Mi to Duke: Downtown Durham Cottage! located?

Situated in Durham, this cottage is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Downtown Durham Dog Park and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Duke University. Triangle Brewing Company and Fullsteam Brewery are also within 15 minutes. Durham Station is 18 minutes by foot.

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3 Mi to Duke: Downtown Durham Cottage! Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 3 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10

My family came to town for a funeral, the location and the amenities were perfect for our needs. Thank you to the hosts for being so gracious and approving our reservation quickly! They really made a difficult time for our family much easier.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10

It was a cute house that needs a few tweaks. More eating utensils and glasses needed—only “cheap” flatware for 4 (had to wash something if needed to use another one when preparing food). There were no “regular” glasses, only 4 wines and 1 margarita glass. The garbage disposal was locked up and no repairs until after we left. Lg and sm appliances were new.and adequate. Only parking for 1 car. Will be ok w a few upgrades.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10

I reserved this cottage in January 2025, for a late April weekend stay, and paid the deposit. The communication was not handled through VRBO, but instead through Evolve, and they were efficient, until the day of the stay. I informed the host that we would be arriving late and we were given the code an hour before check-in. When we arrived at midnight, we started entering the code on the key pad and someone opened the door from inside, and out rushed a dog…the other dog and cat stayed inside. The unit was already occupied and was, clearly, for some time. The occupant told us we were the 3rd couple to try and get into the unit. So there we were, sitting in a not-so-great neighborhood at 12:30am, calling the host, who did not respond. We called Evolve and they acknowledged our issue but could not offer us any solution until they contacted the host. They were also unable to reach the host so we had to find a hotel for the night and try to settle it in the morning. We woke to an email from Evolve saying that the host had cancelled our stay. We never heard a peep from the host, she never responded to my call or email, no acknowledgement or apology for what I will gently call her “oversight.” The lag in communication between the host and VRBO was hilarious; VRBO continued to ask how our stay was going, two days after the stay had been cancelled.I will give this “stay” one star simply because Evolve was available and efficient. The host, however, absolutely not.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025