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Downtown Durham Historic Manor & Event Space

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Outdoor dining
Interior
Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher
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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms6 bathrooms408.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace

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Durham, NC
  • Carolina Theatre
    3 min drive
  • Durham Convention Center
    3 min drive
  • Durham Performing Arts Center
    3 min drive
  • Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    23 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

Downtown Durham Historic Manor & Event Space

We are proud to present our newest listing, the Sorrel House! New Photos to come! This stunning blend of historic charm and modern luxury is just a mile from downtown Durham. Perfect for hosting friends and family (YES we allow events with prior approval!), our large 4400 sq ft home is conveniently located just minutes from Downtown Durham.

Packed with amenities like Ping Pong, basketball, and foosball. Come make some unforgettable memories here at the Sorrel House!
The space
Location:
- 3 Minutes to Downtown Raleigh
- 4 Minutes to DPAC
- Walking Distance to Duke Trinity Park
- 11 Minutes to Cameron Stadium (Duke Basketball!)
- 4 Minutes to Durham Performing Arts Center
- 22 Minutes to RDU Airport

Amenities:
- Ping Pong
- Foosball
- Basketball
- Several TV areas!
- Wood burning stove
- Pour over coffee bar

Layout:
Our home comes fully equipped with everything you need for an amazing stay. The Home has three levels. On the primary level, you will find the main living area, dining, and kitchen. There is also a kitchenette perfect for entertaining in the basement. There are also 3 king rooms on the main floor, two of which have their own en-suite full bathrooms.
Upstairs you will find the master suite and master bathroom. There is also a large bedroom upstairs with 3 twin beds and an en-suite bathroom. Finally, you will find the secondary living area in the basement, perfect for lounging, watching TV, or enjoying the wood burning fireplace. Our home also has several outdoor patios and seating areas to enjoy the large oak trees overhanging the property.

Events:
We welcome all sorts of events from weddings, funeral receptions, birthdays, graduations, baby showers, and more! Our property can comfortably host up to 75 people. Please note, we do usually charge an event fee depending on the size and scope of the event, so please reach out to the host for more info.

Pets:
At the moment, we do allow small dogs under 25lbs and charge a fee of $100/dog. If you wish to bring a larger dog, that may be arranged, but you must get approval from the host as they may only be allowed to access the basement area since there are no hardwood floors to worry about in the basement.
Guest access
Guests will have the entire home and grounds to themselves. Guests will use a smart code to enter the property found in their pre-checkin link sent to them in the very first welcome message after booking. This code will only be viewable within 48 hours of check-in.
Other things to note
If you do decide to stay at our lovely home, you will be sent a check-in link from our third party servicer where we will collect the following fees separately after you book:

1) Refundable Security Deposit - $500. We recommend paying this with a credit card since it will only be a hold placed on your card during your reservation. If you pay with a debit card or direct ACH transfer, the money will be withdrawn from your account 3 days before check-in and refunded 3 days afterwards upon successful inspection of the premises.

2) We also require all of our guests to upload a photo ID to their precheck-in portal to confirm their identity before we will give access to the property.

3) Early Check-in/Late Checkout - You will have the option to request these services through your pre-checkin link after booking, but they are subject to our approval and our cleaners availability. We usually charge $35 for a 1-hour Early Checkin/Late Checkout and $45 for a 2-hour early checkin/late checkout

4) Pets - We welcome dogs under 25lbs for a fee of $100/dog charged after booking. Larger dogs must be approved by host on a case by case basis. Since this is a historic luxury home, we want to make sure we can accommodate you and your pets needs!

If you have questions or concerns regarding these items, feel free to reach out to us for more information.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Geer Cemetery. A kitchen and 5.5 bathrooms are available in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 5.5 bathrooms
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Duke University and 8 minutes from Duke University Hospital

Property manager

Joel Grobbelaar

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Kitchen

  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 5.5 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Games

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Theme parks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 4400 sq ft (408.8 sq m)

Policies

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site
Note from host: Number of guests is dependent on nature of event
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Downtown Durham Historic Manor & Event Space Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chloe B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous home and great for hosting!
My stay at the Sorrel House was nothing short of wonderful. I hosted a Friendsgiving with 13 people total and everyone raved about the house and how beautiful it was. The kitchen was well stocked with cooking and serving ware, and some basic spices. For a large party I would recommend bringing some of your own items as this is not stocked for the scale of catering, but was perfect to make the few dishes we couldn’t prepare ahead of time. Having an upstairs and downstairs dishwasher was incredibly helpful when it came to cleaning up, too! Beds and bedding were very comfortable. The mattresses seem really firm at first, but soon sink and get more comfortable as you lay on them. All the guests loved the games in the basement, everyone took a shot playing the different games in between socializing. Only a handful of people from the event stayed the night but there was ample room for everyone – and it was very nice that everyone had their own bathroom! Matt and Joel were easily accessible whenever I had questions and were willing to bring over anything we needed if the occasion arose. I would recommend to anyone that they book a stay at the Sorrel House! It was such a fantastic experience, I hope to return again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024