1940’s Cottage in Historic Downtown Durham

Entire bungalow in Durham, North Carolina

  1. 5 guests
  2. 2 bedrooms
  3. 2 beds
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Eleanor
  1. 8 years hosting

Listing highlights

Self check-in

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Garden view

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My little cottage is the perfect getaway for a couple or family of 4. I’m located 5 minutes from the heart of Durham. Durham’s vibrant community has an amazing selection of restaurants, museums, cultural events, gardens, outdoor activities and live music. Enjoy your morning cup of coffee on my screened-in porch with a swing in my quiet, plant-filled oasis before heading out to see the sights.

The space
My house is unique in that it was built in 1940 and holds much of the character of older Durham. The kitchen cabinets are all original as are the hardwood floors. The family friendly neighborhood has big beautiful mature trees with hilly terrain. The front screened porch with a swing also makes it very inviting for a relaxing stay.

Guest access
The whole house is yours to enjoy. I do ask that guests refrain from using the fireplace or walking behind the house as there is a lot of poison ivy there.

Other things to note
Due to the recent pandemic, I want to let future guests know that I am taking extra precautions in disinfecting my home using an additional full service cleaning by Air Duct Solutions. The crew sanitizes using a professional fog disinfectant and do routine air duct sweeping to ensure cleanliness. I also follow Airbnbs checklist for proper cleaning / sanitation protocol.


The house is not handicap accessible.
There is one step up to the screen porch.

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Garden view
Kitchen
Wifi
Free parking on premises
Pets allowed

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Rated 4.92 out of 5 from 130 reviews.

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Durham, North Carolina, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

One of the main reasons I bought this house is because of its close proximity to things happening downtown. This is an older, quiet Durham neighborhood with hilly terrain, mature trees and no through traffic. It's a diverse and family friendly neighborhood with a variety of styles of homes and a delightful place for an morning or evening walk.

Meet your host

Host
150 reviews
4.92 out of 5 average rating
8 years of hosting
Lives in Durham, North Carolina
Hello all!! I was born and raised in North Carolina. I have always wanted to call a place my own. Now true, I want to share my space with other like-minded. I’ve studied dance much of my life, play tennis, garden, love the out doors, biking, hiking, swimming and being social. I enjoy meeting new people and am an extreme lover of travel. I've lived in Lyon, France, NY, and been to many places around the world with my family. I like cooking and sometimes a nice peaceful night watching Netflix. I'm a very open and accepting person and look forward to having you stay with me!
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 4:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
5 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm
Must climb stairs