Modernist Masterpiece: 'Simply the Best'

Entire home in Durham, North Carolina

  1. 6 guests
  2. 3 bedrooms
  3. 3 beds
  4. 2.5 baths
Hosted by Hylton Daniel
  1. Superhost
  2. 5 years hosting

Listing highlights

In Durham's East End, near downtown

East End Park is steps away, with Downtown Durham restaurants and bars a short walk on sidewalks.

Chef's kitchen with a private deck

A Bertazzoni gas range, French press, and a private back deck with herb planters for cooking at home.

Stunning design, comfortable beds

Guests highlight the thoughtful design and how comfortable the beds are, with many saying they'd return.
Welcome to Hazel Modernist 6 - designed and built by Alicia Hylton-Daniel, with her "sister," Modernist 5, next door.

Centrally located downtown, this gorgeous escape is truly livable. Fully equipped chefs kitchen opens into the large living & dining space, with Frame TV and fireplace. 3BR & private back deck offer plenty of space together or alone.

Each home by Alicia is infused with creative and new design concepts. This glamorous home celebrates the essence of Tina Turner, Simply the Best.

The space
Hazel Modernist 6 is a ground-up new build by HyltonDaniel design +construction, created by Alicia Hylton-Daniel, interior designer and general contractor. It is the 6th in her series of Modernist homes, intentionally imagined and situated in Durham, and fully yours during your stay.

This luxury 3 bedroom get-away has all the comforts and amenities you deserve. You'll find:
- Primary king bedroom with gorgeous en suite bath, grand glass-enclosed step-in shower and walk-in closet.
- One double and one queen bedrooms, each enjoy tree-top city views, including One City Center.
- A shared hallway bath reveals stunning B&W geometric tile layout only an interior designer could conceive.
- Beautiful Beekman bath products in all our baths.
- A first floor half-bath and mudroom, just off the kitchen, are accessible from back steps and your private back deck with herb planters.
- One 65" Frame TV in the open space living - dining - kitchen with total wifi streaming capabilities. Living - Dining - Kitchen space is enhanced with sleek gas fireplace.
- Chef's kitchen offers all the tools you need for explorative culinary adventures.
- We've provided Comfort-touch Nest thermostat that controls the new, efficient HVAC system, and a whole-house dehumidifier maintains freshness and clean air quality.
- Tankless water heater ensures hot water is available on demand, at all times.

Guest access
Kwikset touch-pad lock system. Guests will receive their unique personal code before arrival, with easy-to-understand instructions. Private Driveway brings you directly to both the front and the back entrances. On-street parking available.

Other things to note
Designed by Alicia Hylton-Daniel

Dedicated work space

What this place offers

City skyline view
Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
Free driveway parking on premises – 1 space

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Rated 4.96 out of 5 from 117 reviews.

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  1. 5 stars, 98% of reviews
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Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value

Guests mention

Where you’ll be

Durham
Duke University, a revitalized tobacco district, and college basketball games keep the city youthful, creative, and deeply rooted in local culture.
Exact location will be provided after booking.

From the host

Situated in the Historic "East End" neighborhood - with a multitude of architectural styles including from craftsman to modern. A fun power-walk, or short ride, to our all things Downtown Durham. Alicia and Roger have provided their favorite venues in Guidebook accessible on this site.

Meet your host

Superhost
458 reviews
4.97 out of 5 average rating
5 years of hosting
My work: Interior Designer
I spend too much time: enjoying my dog
Roger Daniel is the founding partner along with his wife, celebrated interior designer Alicia Hylton-Daniel, of Hylton Daniel design+construction. Together they bring design+construction, grounded in culture, art history, architectural engineering, and interior designs that have transformed homes throughout Durham.

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