Welcome to this luxurious, sun-drenched home in Downtown Durham. Relax with family and friends in the spacious living room, where you can play records on the antique piano desk or unwind with fresh-popped popcorn by the electric fireplace. The modern chef's kitchen is equipped for unforgettable meals around the dining table that comfortably seats 6 and can fit 8. Outside, enjoy a BBQ on the fenced backyard patio or cozy up by the fire pit.
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Luxe 5* Home 4 Mins Duke/DT w/King Beds, Fire Pit, Pool, Pet OK
This brand new, meticulously interior designed, luxurious, sun-drenched home in Downtown Durham awaits you + up to 9 others! Jet to a Durham Bulls game, DPAC, Duke, & Tobacco Trail in 5 mins. Relax & enjoy a BBQ, fresh popcorn, play the piano, listen to records, & watch TV in any room! Retire in ultra luxurious beds + sheets. Enjoy coffee/tea at our exceptional coffee bars & cozy up to the fire pit in the fenced backyard. EV charger available. Free access to nearby pool, gym, steam room & sauna!
Whether you’re in town for a graduation, a wedding, Family Weekend at Duke or NCCU, a Duke basketball game, a Durham Bulls game, to see a show at DPAC, to visit family, or simply to enjoy everything that Durham has to offer, this home will make your visit one to remember!
From the moment you arrive, you`ll be impressed by the upscale design the abundance of natural light, the modern yet relaxed aesthetic of the home, and all of the special touches and amenities we`ve included throughout the home.
The spacious, luxurious home boasts 4 beautifully decorated bedrooms (2 king beds, 2 queen beds, 2 single beds that combine to form an additional king bed, and 4 air mattresses). You`ll feel right at home just minutes away from everything Downtown Durham has to offer, such as amazing restaurants, the Durham Bulls Athletic Park, DPAC, Duke University and Hospital, and so much more.
KEY FEATURES:
★ Custom-built in 2023
★ Dramatic two-story primary bedroom suite with Nespresso coffee bar, walk-in closet, and rainfall shower
★ Prime location 5 mins from Duke, Downtown Durham, DPAC, NCCU, Durham Bulls Athletic Park, wedding venues, world-class restaurants and entertainment, and only 15 mins from the airport
★ Open concept kitchen, dining, and living room
★ Well-appointed kitchen with stainless steel appliances
★ In-unit washer + dryer
★ Family-friendly amenities like pack n` plays, high chair, kids` games, baby bath, and more
★ Central AC + heating
★ Pet-friendly
★ Oculus Quest 2
★ Record player
★ Popcorn maker
★ Gum ball machine
★ Podcasting equipment
★ Fenced backyard
★ Fire pit
★ BBQ
★ Outdoor dining table for 6
★ Terrace with porch swing overlooking the backyard
★ EV charger
★ Modern interior design
MUSICAL LIVING ROOM
The sun-drenched open-concept living room is a great place to hang out and relax and play records, play the piano, try out the OCULUS 2 VR headset and controllers, play board games, or snuggle up with fresh-popped popcorn and gum balls and watch your favorite shows and movies on the 65` Smart TV with Netflix, HBO, and more. Turn on the electric fireplace for warmth or just an elevated look and feel.
The living room has seating for 8, plus two more seats at the kitchen island. The antique piano desk functions as a desk and also has a professional keyboard with weighted keys and a pedal inside. You`re able to disconnect the piano if little fingers can`t keep their hands off it :) The gum ball machine takes quarters that you`ll be reimbursed for. We did this intentionally to keep the little ones in check :) All proceeds go to charity.
The living and dining room look out onto the back porch and fenced backyard so the kids can play while the adult relax inside.
KITCHEN DINING AREAS:
The modern chef`s kitchen has stainless steel appliances and a bespoke white glass refrigerator that has a beverage center that makes 2 different sizes of ice. The refrigerator usually stocked with fresh food like milk, eggs, and butter to help get you started.
The kitchen has everything you need: an air fryer, microwave, blender, toaster, kettle, pots and pans, dishes and silverware for adults and kids, drinking glasses, wine glasses, champagne glasses, coffee cups, knives, cutting boards, bakeware, cooking utensils, cookbooks, and more.
The pantry is usually stocked with essentials like cereal, oatmeal, mac and cheese, rice, protein bars, snacks, oil, salt and pepper, spices, cooking oil, and more to help get you started.
Our famous COFFEE BAR comes with an espresso machine, a Kurig that brews 12 cups of coffee and single K cups of coffee, a french press, and a frother. We also provide assorted teas, including freshly ground Matcha tea, hot chocolate, and vanilla and caramel syrup. We also provide premium ground coffee and ground espresso beans. In the drawers, you`ll find organic K cups and half-and-half, sugar, Splenda, and Biscoff cookies!
Under the kitchen sink, you`ll find extra dishwasher pods, trash bags, and cleaning supplies.
Enjoy unforgettable meals around the dining table comfortably seats 6 and can fit 8. The island seats another two. Both are also great places to work!
Internet:
Ultra high-speed GOOGLE Fiber Internet makes it easy for everyone to enjoy all of their devices simultaneously.
CHIC AND SERENE BEDROOMS:
Primary Bedroom:
You`ll be blown away by the 20 feet high soaring ceilings in the primary bedroom. The thick memory foam king bed comes with tons of comfy pillows and luxury linens. This bedroom has a swinging egg chair, a PILATES reformer, yoga equipment, its own Nespresso coffee bar, a 65` smart TV, and a large desk with a 27` iMac. In the generous walk-in closet, you`ll find bath robes, a bolted-in safe, extra sheets, pillows, blankets, and towels. You`ll also have access to baby items, such as a pack n play.
There is a generous ensuite bathroom that boasts a rainfall shower with three shower heads and a private water closet. In the bathroom, you`ll find premium shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, and hand soap, as well as Q-tips, cotton balls, and makeup remover pads. You`ll be provided with plenty of fluffy towels.
Bedroom 2:
This upstairs bedroom has an ultra-comfortable, ultra-thick Casper mattress, luxury sheets, and a ceiling with the coolest bird wallpaper you`ve ever seen! The room also has a generous closet and a TV for winding down at the end of the day. Turn on or off the unique LED light installation with the click of a button.
Bedroom 3:
This downstairs bedroom can be set up as a king bed, 2 twin beds, or one twin/daybed. This room has its own TV, a desk, the OCULUS, podcasting equipment, and hangers to put your clothes on.
Bedroom 4:
This upstairs bedroom has an ultra-comfortable, thick memory foam queen mattress, luxury sheets, its own large smart TV, a desk with vintage cameras on top, and a mattress with extra sheets, towels, and hangers.
Extra beds:
We also provide 4 self-inflating twin beds.
LUXURY BATHROOMS
Primary Bathroom:
There is a generous ensuite bathroom that boasts a rainfall shower with three shower heads and a private water closet. In the bathroom, you`ll find premium shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, and hand soap, as well as Q-tips, cotton balls, and makeup remover pads. You`ll be provided with plenty of fluffy towels.
Guest Bathroom:
The upstairs bedrooms share a full bathroom that has a shower, tub, and plenty of amenities to make you feel right at home, like shampoo, conditioner, body wash, lotion, Q tips, cotton pads, and makeup remover pads. After a long day of fun, enjoy a relaxing bath with the provided bath salts. We also have a baby bath that can be used in this bathroom to bathe babies.
Powder Room:
There is a beautifully designed powder room downstairs between the kitchen and Bedroom 3. You`ll have towels, soap, and extra toilet paper.
EXPANSIVE, RELAXING OUTDOOR SPACE:
Porch:
The porch off of the back of the house has a beautiful seating area for four people, as well as a relaxing hanging bench. Enjoy the sights of beautiful flowers as you overlook the backyard.
Backyard:
The spacious, fenced-in backyard has a fire pit with six chairs, an outdoor dining table with an umbrella and six chairs, a relaxing hammock, and a BBQ. We even provide outdoor games! The gate is locked for your privacy and enjoyment.
OTHER AMENITIES:
Work Spaces:
There are plenty of desks throughout the house. There is one in the living room, one in Bedroom 3, and one in the primary bedroom. Enjoy blazing fast 1G internet for all of your streaming needs.
Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging:
We have a 220V outlet and a 48a charger for use with regular EVs and Teslas alike. Just clip on the Tesla adapter.
Pool and Gym:
Your health is our priority, so we provide complimentary access to a nearby gym with an indoor pool, sauna, spa, and more, for the first seven days of your stay. For guests who are staying with us for one month or more, we provide complimentary access for your entire stay.
Baby Equipment:
We provide a high chair, a pack n` play, a crib, a baby gate, a baby bath, plug covers, corner covers for the coffee table, kids` dishes, and more to keep babies and children safe and comfortable. You can unplug the piano if they`re having a little too much fun with it, you can close and lock the record player, and the gumball machine takes quarters so that should give you some peace! The gumball machine is relatively light so you can always move it into a closet if it becomes too much of a distraction for little ones.
Security:
We have a Ring doorbell, and cameras that record audio and video around the perimeter of the house for security. Some cameras record 24/7 and others record only when there is motion, but can be accessed anytime.
OTHER NOTES:
Refunds subject to 3% credit card processing fee, which is not refunded to us upon cancellation.
Please note that the pet fee is per pet. Additional pets will be charged separately. When booking with a pet, please provide information such as breed, weight, if your pet is house trained, and for how long it will be left alone at a time.
★ We can`t wait to host you and your group! Book today! ★
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Communal pool
Sauna
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Electric car charging station on site
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Breakfast available for a fee
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2.5 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
Books
Games
Smart TV
Stereo
Video games
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Fenced yard
Firepit
Garden
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Computer monitor
Desk
Desk chair
Office
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near an outlet shopping mall
Things to do
Golf
Gym
Optional golf privileges
Birdwatching nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
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
Deadbolt lock
General
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Double-glazed windows
Electric car charging station
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
Garden
Recycling
Reusable coffee/tea filters
Water-efficient showers
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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
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
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
Long-term renters welcome
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
233496
About the neighborhood
Durham, NC
What's nearby
North Carolina Central University - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Durham Bulls Athletic Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Durham Performing Arts Center - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
Duke University - 3 min drive - 3.7 km
Duke University Hospital - 5 min drive - 6.1 km
Getting around
Durham Station - 6 min drive
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 19 min drive
Restaurants
Let's Eat Soul Food - 16 min walk
The Lenny - 3 min drive
Aaktun - 18 min walk
Mezcalito Durham - 18 min walk
Burger King - 20 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does Luxe 5* Home 4 Mins Duke/DT w/King Beds, Fire Pit, Pool, Pet OK have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
Is Luxe 5* Home 4 Mins Duke/DT w/King Beds, Fire Pit, Pool, Pet OK pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.
What time is check-in at Luxe 5* Home 4 Mins Duke/DT w/King Beds, Fire Pit, Pool, Pet OK?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Luxe 5* Home 4 Mins Duke/DT w/King Beds, Fire Pit, Pool, Pet OK?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Luxe 5* Home 4 Mins Duke/DT w/King Beds, Fire Pit, Pool, Pet OK located?
This family-friendly Durham vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of North Carolina Central University, Stanford L. Warren Library, and Institute for the Study of Minority Issues. Duke University is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) away.
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