Summary:
Located at the back of a beautiful historic craftsman home in a diverse, mixed income neighborhood, this private lodging has the verdant backyard all to itself. As you enter the first thing you will notice is the stunning golden heart pine floors, antique hardware, & Newly renovated bath with skylight. The eat-in kitchen is spacioius with gas range, updated sink and countertops.
From the kitchen you can access the studio-style bedroom through a door. The bedroom has a lounge setup complete with leather couch/coffee table/Smart TV, washer dryer nook, 2 closets and a plush Queen bed.
The Space:
This is the back unit of a historic craftsman home with private entrance and gorgeous deck located 1.5 blocks from Duke's East Campus. Come stay in Durham's Historic Walltown-- close to Monuts Donuts, Whole Foods, Juju Asian Fusion, Harris Teeter, Dales Indian Cuisine, The Federal and more!
The unit has two rooms- the front door opens into the spacious eat-in-kitchen with fridge and gas stove. A door opens into the back room which is set up in a studio style and contains the Queen bed, fold out couch, closets, tv, big windows, and a nook for the washer dryer. We use Free & Clear Unscented laundry detergent on bedding and towels so our guests with sensitivities to perfumed products can breath easy. You also have private access to the spacious deck complete with a bistro table and chairs.
Guest Access:
You'll access your space by parking in the driveway and following the gravel path to your private back deck overlooking the backyard. The door has an electronic keypad so you can arrive when convenient and come and go as you please.
The Neighborhood:
Historic Walltown is a diverse, mixed income neighborhood 1.5 blocks from the Duke East Campus walking path.
Getting Around:
It is a short trip to 9th street, and all of Durham's finest bars, restaurants and attractions. Also easy access to the Bull city connector and Duke and Durham bus lines. As is necessary in any city, we encourage our guests to be street-wise. Uber or Lyft are fast, safe and inexpensive ways to get around!
Other Things to Note:
As this is the back unit of another Rental, we ask guests to be respectful of noise, especially after 9pm and before 8am.
We have a Smart TV with access to Netflix, your Amazon or Hulu account, and many other apps. We Cut the Cord on Cable, but offer YouTubeTV which functions similar to Cable and offers tons of Live or On Demand Options!
Interaction with Guests:
We want you to be able to settle into this home as if it was your own. We'll stay out of your way, but we're just a quick message away if you have questions about restaurants, events or the house, or if an unexpected issue arises.
We are happy to answer questions that you may have! Whether it's a hankering for a local cider, a sudden urge for a new haircut or a desperate need for a donut, we are happy to help you find the closest and best place to make that happen.