★ Charming Retreat ★ Walk to Eno ★ Family & Dog Friendly ★ Near Duke, Downtown★
Durham, Marion County, United States View On Map
About this Rental
★ Charming Retreat ★ Walk to Eno ★ Family & Dog Friendly ★ Near Duke, Downtown★ Join our wonderful cohort of happy new and repeat tenants who call this property their Durham "home away from home!" • Charming home nestled in beautiful oak forest at the end of a residential street. • Home features first-floor living with a loft, which provides a third semi-private bedroom or TV room, plus space fo...
★ Charming Retreat ★ Walk to Eno ★ Family & Dog Friendly ★ Near Duke, Downtown★ Join our wonderful cohort of happy new and repeat tenants who call this property their Durham "home away from home!" • Charming home nestled in beautiful oak forest at the end of a residential street. • Home features first-floor living with a loft, which provides a third semi-private bedroom or TV room, plus space for exercising, working or reading. • Hours of walking trails start at the top of the driveway, leading to, and through, the Eno River State Park. • An easy 10-minute drive from Duke University and Medical Center. • Comfortable, adjustable queen-size Sleep Number beds (one with trundle); linens and towels provided. • All the comforts of home, including bedroom blackout curtains, exercise equipment, charging stations, umbrellas, tissues, washer/dryer and more. • Fully equipped kitchen, including side-by-side refrigerator, glass-top stove/oven, dishwasher, coffee maker, toaster, pots, pans, dishes and Tupperware. • Basic pantry items provided, such as salt and pepper, spices, flour, sugar, olive oil, basic condiments, tea, honey, and coffee to start your first morning. • Simply arrive and unpack! Enjoy a forest view through the large skylights in the high ceiling above the open living/dining area. Sip coffee, tea or wine in comfortable seating on two private decks. Snuggle up to free movies from Amazon Prime on the smart TV s. Be near, but feel far, from everything. This home is ideal for travelers joined by a small-medium size dog or two, visiting scholars, couples and families, parents visiting students at Duke, patients and families visiting or receiving treatment at Duke Medical Center (ask about our medical discount), traveling doctors and nurses, solo travelers and anyone seeking peaceful time in a beautiful setting. 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, a twin-size trundle bed with a high-quality 8" mattress (twin linens provided upon request). • The 400-square-foot loft has a large forest-view skylight, is outfitted with two desks and reading chairs, as well as a queen-size IKEA sofa bed. • The Loft 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). • We welcome families with young children: A twin air mattress, pack-n-play, high chair, gate for the bottom of the stairs, children’s toys and books are available upon request. • A play area in the side yard includes a small slide, a children's picnic table and a sand box.
Popular amenities
Essentials
- Wireless internet
- Free wifi
- Wifi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
- Internet
- Computer monitor
- Towels provided
- Linens provided
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Toilet paper
- Paper towels
- Basic soaps
- Telephone
- Heating
- Fitness room / equipment
- Desk
- Desk chair
Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Stove
- Oven
- Grill
- Dishes & utensils
- Dining table
- Coffee maker
- Coffee grinder
- Kettle
- Blender
- Ice maker
- Toaster
Outside
- Outdoor furniture
Entertainment
- Games
- Books
- Television
- Smart TV
- Satellite / cable
- DVD player
- Video library
- Stereo
Laundry
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron & board
Parking
- Parking
Safety
- 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)
- Deadbolt lock
- Fire extinguisher
- First aid kit
- Exterior lighting
- Emergency exit route
- Fire station contact
- Hospital contact
- Police contact
Location type
- Lake
- River
Nearby activities
- Museums
- Swimming
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Mountain biking
- Shopping
- Antiquing
- Golf
- Basketball court
- Wildlife viewing
- Birdwatching
- Fishing
Suitability
- Long-term renters welcome
- Minimum age limit for renters
Property Amenities
Top family friendly amenities
- Toys/games
- Microwave
- Kitchen
- Living/dining area
Popular amenities
- Barbecue grill
- Pet-friendly
- Air conditioning
- Outdoor space
- Washer
- Gym
- Dryer
- Free WiFi
Property Details
House Rules
- Check-in: After 4:00 PM
- Minimum age to rent: 25
- Check-out: Before 11:00 AM
- Children allowed: ages 0–17
- Events allowed: No
- Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
- Smoking allowed: Smoking is 100% prohibited on the property; Non-smoking tenants and guests only; Moderate Cancellation Policy applies to stays of 30 days and longer.
Important Information
- This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
- 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
- Long-term renters welcome
- Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
- Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Durham
Located in Durham, this holiday home is on a river. Bennett Place and North Carolina Civil War Trail are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Ninth Street and Sarah P. Duke Gardens. Travelling with kids? Consider North Carolina Museum of Life and Science, or check out an event or a game at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Nearby locations
- 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
- McDonald's 5 min drive
- Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits 5 min drive
- Cookout 5 min drive
- Starbucks 7 min drive
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ★ Charming Retreat ★ Walk to Eno ★ Family & Dog Friendly ★ Near Duke, Downtown★ pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
What time is check-in at ★ Charming Retreat ★ Walk to Eno ★ Family & Dog Friendly ★ Near Duke, Downtown★ ?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at ★ Charming Retreat ★ Walk to Eno ★ Family & Dog Friendly ★ Near Duke, Downtown★ ?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is ★ Charming Retreat ★ Walk to Eno ★ Family & Dog Friendly ★ Near Duke, Downtown★ located?
This family-friendly Durham holiday home is located on a river, 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).