A private, restful & artful 2-BR apt. hosted by one of fewer-than-20 Airbnb Belo Award winners in the world. 900 sq. ft. complete lower fl. of 1960s brick split-level on unpaved lane near park. Lush garden. Private entry; parking; lvng rm w/fireplace; bthrm/shwr; kitchenette only; generous amenities; wifi; TV. Superhost since 2014; 1,000 5-star reviews. 1 mi. DPAC/Durham Bulls; 1.5 mi. Carolina Theatre; 3 mi. Duke U/Med Cntr. No added cleaning fee. Host fully-vaccinated; same expected of guests.
The space
** REQUIRED: If you are requesting a reservation, please include the full names of ALL persons in your party in your request, along with the general reason for your visit, your city or state of residence, and your guestimated arrival time for check-in. If you are lacking host reviews and/or a personal profile, your reservation request approval may be delayed. Check-in from 3pm; checkout no later than 11am.
You'll be in the "tastiest town in the south" and hosted by an Airbnb Belo Award recipient. This private 2-bedroom guest apartment is a welcoming & quiet respite outfitted with king & queen Casper beds. Comfy living room w/fireplace; wifi, kitchenette; TV. And a lovely rejuvenating garden that's worth a stroll.
The two-bedroom flat is just off University Drive, a half block from Forest Hills Park. The apartment's private entrance is from the carport. There's a guest closet in each bedroom. A pack-&-play is provided for those with infants and toddlers. Wifi provided. Work desk. The lovely, fenced garden with dining area is just through the garden gate. Two cats and one dog live on premises (but do not enter the Airbnb apt.)
Guests are especially fond of the garden where they frequently enjoy morning coffee or evening drinks when the weather allows. A bottle of chilled wine or Prosecco in the mini-fridge awaits your arrival on check-in.
Ample breakfast amenities are provided. Enjoy morning coffee or tea or an afternoon cocktail out in the garden. Breakfast items provided include coffee, tea, oatmeal, granola, fresh fruit, yogurt, milk, juice, English muffins & more. A Nespresso coffeemaker, along with an electric kettle, is provided in the kitchenette. (Please note that this AirBnB space may not suit those who desire to prepare full meals on site, as the kitchenette offers a microwave only -- but no cooktop or stove.) Per Airbnb regulations, on-site parties are not allowed. though small weddings are sometimes hosted in the garden.
This property is conveniently located 1 mi. from DPAC & the Durham Bulls stadium; 1.5 mi. from central downtown & the Carolina Theatre; 3 mi. from Duke's West campus & Duke Med Center.
Please don't hesitate to inquire if there are issues you'd like to clarify before confirming your reservation. I've had a wonderful ten-year-plus affiliation with Airbnb and was fortunate to attend the Airbnb Open conference in Paris in November 2015, along with 5000 other Airbnb hosts from 110 countries gathered for the event. Tragically, the horrendous terror attacks occurred on the second night of the conference. In November of 2016, I joined 7000+ hosts from 100 countries for the Airbnb Open in Los Angeles. The festive Belo Awards Ceremony was held at the historic Orpheum Theatre, hosted by James Corden -- with Lady GaGa and Maroon 5 as the night's entertainment!
You can learn more about your host, his arts-related company 'goingbarefoot,' his documentary film about Carol Sloane & more by visiting the goingbarefoot website. Your host donates ten percent of all Airbnb proceeds in support scholarship programs of The Experiment in International Living.
Guest access
This is a completely private apartment comprising the lower fl. of a 60s brick split-level on an unpaved wooded lane near Forest Hills Park. The private upper level is the home of the host. Again, please note — this apartment does not provide full cooking facilities. The kitchenette does include a microwave, mini-fridge, coffeemaker, sink, etc. There is no cooktop, however.
Other things to note
PETS No pets are permitted in the guest apartment. Two affectionate feline siblings, named after my favorite singer/songwriters Susan Werner and David Myles, welcome you outside and come & go but do not come into the guest apartment. They always enjoy meeting Airbnb guests when invited (and sometimes when not...) Guests are requested not to invite Susan & David into the Airbnb apartment. The newest addition to the family is a rescued six-year-old 85-lb. standard poodle named Boomer, here since mid-November of 2021. If you're in the back garden, it's almost guaranteed that Boomer will come out to greet you, hug your neck and try to sit in your lap. He is very energetic; if you prefer to enjoy the garden withOUT Boomer's enviable energy, just shoot me a text or call, and I'll keep him inside. No problem at all.
CHECKOUT TIME No later than 11am. Please return the key to the hook & lock the door with the knob as you depart.
CHECKOUT PROCEDURES REQUESTED I choose not to impose an additional ‘cleaning fee’ for my Airbnb, but your cooperation with these few helpful tasks listed below prior to departure will be greatly appreciated:
Dishes & garbage: Please make sure all dishes are washed and put away. Garbage may remain in the trash can in the kitchenette, as I'll be adding to the rubbish as I do the change-over cleaning.
Used towels: Place them in a stack on the bathroom floor or put them in the hamper.
Bed linens: Please strip the bedsheets and pillowcases as part of your exit. Used bed linens may be left in the bedroom/s utilized. (Do not strip the duvet or pillow shams, as they are service-cleaned.)
Shower doors: It is a great help to me if you would use the shower cleaner spray and squeegee the shower doors prior to leaving. You may blame this request on my lower back, which rarely lets me forget it’s not particularly happy.
Thank you for your assistance & cooperation. Safe travels - and good health to all.
