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Contractors & Family-Friendly Home Near Duke, Downtown Durham• Firepit & Parking

Holiday home in Durham with kitchen

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathrooms117 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Durham, NC
  • Place, Wheels Fun Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Triangle Brewing Company
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Downtown Durham Dog Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

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About the area

Durham

This holiday home puts you in the centre of Durham, 4.7 km (2.9 mi) from Duke University and 1.7 km (1 mi) from Wheels Fun Park. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .Home features 2.5 bathrooms, a Smart TV and a coffee/tea maker. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A hairdryer, an iron/ironing board and a desk are also available. Limited housekeeping is available. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Durham holiday home include Research Triangle Park and Duke University Hospital.

What's nearby

  • Wheels Fun Park - 1 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Geer Cemetery - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Triangle Brewing Company - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Shepard House - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Downtown Durham Dog Park - 4 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 8 min drive
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Alpaca Peruvian Charcoal Chicken - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Top's China - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Contractors & Family-Friendly Home Near Duke, Downtown Durham• Firepit & Parking

Welcome to The Essex Doorstep your ideal Durham Base for Work, Family, or Long stays (30–90+ days). Centrally located minutes from Duke University & Hospital, NCCU, UNC, Downtown Durham, RTP, and RDU. Designed for contractors, healthcare professionals, students, families, and remote workers. Enjoy Self Check-in, Fast Wi-Fi, a fully equipped kitchen, in-unit laundry, cozy bedrooms, private patio, and fire pit in a quiet residential neighborhood built for comfort and convenience.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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

General

  • Unit size: 1,260 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Seniors-only community.
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 and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Seniors-only community. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Does Contractors & Family-Friendly Home Near Duke, Downtown Durham• Firepit & Parking have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is Contractors & Family-Friendly Home Near Duke, Downtown Durham• Firepit & Parking family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and travel cots, it's no surprise that Contractors & Family-Friendly Home Near Duke, Downtown Durham• Firepit & Parking is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Contractors & Family-Friendly Home Near Duke, Downtown Durham• Firepit & Parking?

No, Contractors & Family-Friendly Home Near Duke, Downtown Durham• Firepit & Parking does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Contractors & Family-Friendly Home Near Duke, Downtown Durham• Firepit & Parking?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Contractors & Family-Friendly Home Near Duke, Downtown Durham• Firepit & Parking?

No, pets are not allowed.

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