Crystal Pines- 2BD House, 10 Minutes From Duke and Downtown Durham
Perfect for traveling nurses, medical staff, or families on vacation or relocation. Our places are designed for short- to mid-term rental. Located in a great community in North Durham, our peaceful home is fully stocked with amenities and is designed for a family, individuals or roommates. We accept pets! So come and stay with us and enjoy the best Durham has to offer!
You will first enter the family room which was inspired by our love for nature. We have added one of the most comfortable couches and a sofa we have ever tested. We promise that you will not want to get up once you sit down! the room is also equipped with areas for drinks or food that are accessible from each point of the furniture for your convenience, as well as a 55-inch smart TV that you can connect to any of your favorite streaming apps!
As in all of our properties, we have a Nest smart thermostat, to make the temperature control easy. We will provide instructions on how to use it with the house instructions.
If you walk to the back of the floor you will get to the kitchen, which is fully equipped with all you need to make a delicious meal or dine in from some of the best restaurants Durham has to offer (recommendations will be provided!). We have a really nice Nespresso machine, a toaster oven, microwave and more. Next to the kitchen, you will find a spacious dining area, with a table and six chairs, as well as another smart TV to enjoy while you are eating. Across from it, you will find the washer/dryer area.
If go through the back door, you will reach the zen area (AKA, the backyard). That is a great place to relax on the swinging chairs and listen to the birds.
Upstairs, you will find a spacious master bedroom, with a cozy queen bed, that has some cool lights and storage underneath. We have added room-blackening curtains to ease your sleep. Right across from it, you will see the second bedroom. It has a trundle bed with a full/twin beds, as well as storage. We also added a working space with a dedicated desk and chair.
We have a pack-and-play and high chair, as well as an option to install a baby gate if needed. Just let us know.
Hope you enjoy your stay, and let us know if you have any questions.
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Amenities
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
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Pets allowed: less than 23 kg per pet (limit 4 pets total)
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Durham
Croasdaile Farm Master, a neighbourhood in Durham, is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Eno River State Park and Glennstone Preserve, while Museum of Life and Science and Bennett Place are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Ambler Tennis Stadium or Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice.
North Carolina State University - 27 min drive - 45.5 km
Getting around
Durham Station - 9 min drive
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 27 min drive
Restaurants
Costco Food Court - 4 min drive
McDonald's - 5 min drive
Starbucks - 5 min drive
McDonald's - 4 min drive
Cook-Out - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Crystal Pines- 2BD House, 10 Minutes From Duke and Downtown Durham pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 4 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
How much does it cost to stay at Crystal Pines- 2BD House, 10 Minutes From Duke and Downtown Durham?
As of 24 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Crystal Pines- 2BD House, 10 Minutes From Duke and Downtown Durham on 30 April 2026 start from NZ$215, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
What time is check-in at Crystal Pines- 2BD House, 10 Minutes From Duke and Downtown Durham?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Crystal Pines- 2BD House, 10 Minutes From Duke and Downtown Durham?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Crystal Pines- 2BD House, 10 Minutes From Duke and Downtown Durham located?
Located in Croasdaile Farm Master, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Duke Homestead, West Point on the Eno and Eno River State Park. Northgate Mall and Duke Regional Hospital are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
6.0
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Great description, knew everything. Manager was fast and responsive to questions!
Joseph F.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Elizabeth K.
29 September 2024
Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Not what we expected
We have used several Vrbo rentals in the past with a high level of satisfaction.Our experience with this stay did not meet the high standard we are used to. The management of the unit was sloppy and unorganized.The following is a list of our experiences: Unable to open back door, 1st day blew out circuit near microwave and refrigerator as microwave was prep-plugged in the circuit prior to arrival with the knowledge of owner this would happen (not notifying us ahead of time). Unable to access circuit breaker.Locked out of apartment 2x once due to locking mechanism inconsistently functional on storm door, other was when access code not updated after paying for additional one week extending stay.Nonfunctional air conditioning unable to adequately control range of temperature in home with Nest system as well as contacting owner to control causing home to be in the low 80s. Unable to access apartment during last full day of stay. Owner did send repairman to fix door issues and willing to send HVAC person for air conditioning issues yet these inconveniences should have been addressed prior to the availability of the unit.
Elizabeth K.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 September 2024
Elizabeth,
I will start by quoting your words on our place from chat:
‘We are enjoying the townehouse and the area. Thank you for your flexibility!’ And- ‘Love the place!!!!!’
I will also note that you originally booked for 2 weeks but asked to extend your stay. Typically, a guest would not request to stay longer if you didn’t like the place, so I do not appreciate the hypocritical words in your review.
-Regarding the HVAC temperature - you received the house instructions, including a link to a video that shows how to operate the Nest, which is very basic. Unfortunately, you decided to ignore it and blame the host, even though you could have easily done so on your end. Yet, I was happy to help you each time you needed us. At the end of your stay, there was an issue with the HVAC, which, of course, I could not anticipated, so telling me that this should have been fixed before you entered is a bit ridiculous. Also, I offered you twice to come and fix it, and you refused. My HVAC guy was very curious why you wanted to wait and not get that fixed. I guess you did it to spice up your review.
-Not able to open the door- that never happened, you just made that up.
-Breaker issues and storm door- I was alerted by my repair people that all if these issues were cause due to human error. That never happened before you entered the property.
I will summarize that any issue you had was addressed immediately and fixed within minutes to an hour or so. Will not recommend you as a guest