House in Durham, NC

★ Charming Forest Retreat ★ Walk to Eno River ★ Close to Duke & Downtown★

★ Charming Forest Retreat ★ Walk to Eno River ★ Close to Duke & Downtown★

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Property grounds
New Weber grill provided on deck in the forest on the front of the home.
Property grounds
Bright and comfortable living room features skylights and a forest view.
Living room

Overview of ★ Charming Forest Retreat ★ Walk to Eno River ★ Close to Duke & Downtown★

4.9 out of 5 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6125 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Explore the area

Durham, NC
  • Popular LocationDuke University Hospital8 min drive
  • Popular LocationCameron Indoor Stadium9 min drive
  • Popular LocationDuke University9 min drive
  • AirportRaleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)26 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Loft bedroom

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

★ Charming Forest Retreat ★ Walk to Eno River ★ Close to Duke & Downtown★

Join our wonderful cohort of happy new and repeat tenants who call this property their Durham "home away from home." This charming house is nestled in beautiful oak forest at the end of a residential street and features first-floor living with a loft that provides a third semi-private bedroom or TV room, as well as space for exercising, working or reading. Hours of walking trails, leading to and through, the Eno River State Park await you at the top of the driveway!

The home is an easy 10-minute drive from Duke University and has all the comforts of home including two queen-size sleep number beds (one with a trundle), blackout curtains in both bedrooms, exercise equipment, charging stations and a well-stocked kitchen complete with spices and staples and more. Bed linens and towels provided. Simply arrive and unpack!

Enjoy a forest view or the occasional sound of rain through the large skylights in the high ceiling above the open living/dining area as well as forest views through every window in the home and from the two private decks. Snuggle up in the evenings as you watch a free movie from Amazon Prime on one of three smart TV s. Be near, but feel far, from everything in this private space ideal for retreats, family vacations or visits to Duke Medical Center.

A few more details: The primary bedroom has a queen-size Sleep Number bed, and a private, enclosed deck off the back of the house. The second bedroom has a Smart TV, a queen-size bed Sleep Number bed with a sateen comforter set, and a twin-size trundle bed with a high-quality 8" mattress for which linens can be provided upon request.

The 400-square-foot loft has a large forest-view skylight and is outfitted with two desks and reading chairs, as well as a queen-size IKEA sofa bed, which can be set up as a third semi-private bedroom upon request (this space is separated from the rest of the loft by a door and lattice wall). A twin air mattress, a pack-n-play and a crib are also available upon request (small fee applies for crib set up). The kitchen is fully equipped with all that you need to enjoy cooking and baking during your stay (including a side-by-side refrigerator, a glass-top stove/oven, a dishwasher, coffee maker, toaster and basic pantry items such as salt and pepper, spices, flour, sugar, brown sugar, olive oil, basic condiments, tea, honey, and coffee to start your first morning).

This home is ideal for travelers joined by a small dog or two, visiting scholars, couples and families, parents visiting adult children at Duke, patients and families visiting or receiving treatment at Duke Medical Center (ask about our discounts for medical visits), solo travelers and anyone seeking peaceful time in a beautiful setting.

We welcome families with small children--a play area in the side yard includes a small slide, a children's picnic table and a sand box. A gate for the bottom of the stairs, a high chair, and children's toys and books are available upon request.

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Crib, pack-n-play, toys available upon request.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lb per pet (limit one pet total)
Pets with approval only.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking anywhe on premises is strictly prohibited.
Smoking is 100% prohibited on the property; Non-smoking tenants and guests only; Max stay of 6 wk; Stays over 3 wk require 30-days notice for refund.
For a reservation to remain confirmed, tenant must be willing to connect by phone with Vrbo owner within 24 hrs of booking confirmation.
Well-behaved dogs may be allowed. Express written permission of Vrbo owner must be obtained within 24 hours of booking. Pet fee applies.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Durham

Located in Durham, this holiday home is on a river. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Durham Performing Arts Center, while those who have shopping on the agenda may want to visit Streets at Southpoint Mall and Franklin Street. Consider Dean Smith Center for a night out or Ninth Street if you're travelling with kids. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Duke University Hospital - 8 min drive
  • Cameron Indoor Stadium - 9 min drive
  • Duke University - 9 min drive
  • Duke University Chapel - 11 min drive
  • Durham Performing Arts Center - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 10 min drive
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chick-Fil-A - 6 min drive
  • Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - 7 min drive
  • Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - 5 min drive
  • Italian Pizzeria - 7 min drive
  • McDonald's - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is ★ Charming Forest Retreat ★ Walk to Eno River ★ Close to Duke & Downtown★ pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at ★ Charming Forest Retreat ★ Walk to Eno River ★ Close to Duke & Downtown★ ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ★ Charming Forest Retreat ★ Walk to Eno River ★ Close to Duke & Downtown★ ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is ★ Charming Forest Retreat ★ Walk to Eno River ★ Close to Duke & Downtown★ located?

This family-friendly Durham holiday home is located on the riverfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Eno River State Park, Common Ground Theatre and Bennett Place. North Carolina Civil War Trail and Umstead Pines Golf and Swim Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

4.9

Exceptional

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5/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

5/5

Location

5/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Wolfgang T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Third time staying was just as lovely as the first time
This was our third time staying at this property and we loved it just as much as the first time. This property has become our home away from when staying Durham.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

5/5 Excellent

Jocelyn G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful stay!
Such a beautiful home in the woods, booked this stay for family as we were in town for a nearby festival. The hosts were so friendly and accomodating during their stay, they truly thought of everything! The nearby trails was an added bonus, we enjoyed seeing the local wildlife.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

5/5 Excellent

Wolfgang T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Secluded stay in the woods
This is an exceptionally well kept and well appointed property. The images shown are true to what you will find. The sleep number beds provided us with restful nights of sleep. This was, is, and will be our place to stay in Durham.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

5/5 Excellent

Donna A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Forest Home
We had a great stay at the Durham forest home! Everything was perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

5/5 Excellent

Eric M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Place to Relax
We stayed here for 6 nights while my daughter had surgery at Duke Medical. This place was the perfect place to go back to after a long day at the hospital every day. Quiet, extremely easy to get to the hospital. The place was stocked with all cooking utensils needed. Everything was exactly as represented. The property owners were very polite and accessible. They even shipped some clothes that were left in the laundry to me. We are headed up to Durham in a few weeks for her post op and will probably try to book again then. Please follow the speed limit on the road the house is on. There are deer everywhere.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Your host

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This was our home for years. We were married next to the Eno River within walking distance of the home and our reception was held on the deck afterward (in April when the azaleas are in full bloom)! With the birth of our second child we moved to nearby Chapel Hill. We love this beautiful forest location so much that we couldn't bear to part with it and instead now share it with others through VRBO. We still visit often.

Why they chose this property

What makes this property unique

We love to walk the miles of nature trails that begin at the end of the driveway and lead to the Eno River. The Eno River trails are a favorite in our family- they provided the backdrop for our wedding and we still walk them often!

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