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Modernist Masterpiece: 'Simply the Best'

Vacation home near Duke University in Durham

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A modern living room with a grey sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a large window with curtains.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a large island, and pendant lighting.
A modern building with a combination of siding and vertical panels, a wooden deck, and a door with a glass panel.
A room with a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor deck with white cushioned seating and a small round table.
A modern living room with a built-in fireplace, a wooden cabinet, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Durham, NC
  • Place, Durham Performing Arts Center
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Durham Convention Center
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Duke University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Durham

In Durham .Within a 10-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Triangle Brewing Company and Downtown Durham Dog Park. Also, Scarborough House is within half a mile (1 km) and Duke University is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Durham Performing Arts Center - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Durham Convention Center - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Carolina Theatre - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Durham Bulls Athletic Park - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Duke University - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 3 min drive
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hi-Wire Brewing - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Velvet Hippo - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Bull City Burger and Brewery - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Durham Beer Garden - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Surf Club - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Modernist Masterpiece: 'Simply the Best'

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.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Modernist Masterpiece: 'Simply the Best' to the airport?

This vacation home is 15.3 mi (22-min drive) away from the Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Modernist Masterpiece: 'Simply the Best'?

As of Sep 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Modernist Masterpiece: 'Simply the Best' on Sep 27, 2026 start from $482, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Modernist Masterpiece: 'Simply the Best' have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Modernist Masterpiece: 'Simply the Best' offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Modernist Masterpiece: 'Simply the Best'?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Modernist Masterpiece: 'Simply the Best'?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Modernist Masterpiece: 'Simply the Best'?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Modernist Masterpiece: 'Simply the Best' have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Modernist Masterpiece: 'Simply the Best' have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Modernist Masterpiece: 'Simply the Best' to downtown Durham?

This vacation home is 0.7 mi away from Durham.

Modernist Masterpiece: 'Simply the Best' Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ray B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second stay, amazing property and host! Wonderful place for a weekend or a week!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anthony G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home. Wonderful hosts. Everything we needed. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Annie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, beautiful property! We had a great girls trip. Spacious, modern home.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Margarita S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Great stay!

We had a wonderful stay. Very nice house.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ray B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property & host! Highest recommendation on both.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jorge u.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Honestly one of the nicest homes we have stayed in. Feels like a 5 star hotel and someone's personal home combined. Little details, the linen / pillows / towels - all first rate.Roger was always there to answer any questions immediately. We will be baclk for sure.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cathy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property

What a lovely place. Nicely designed and well decorated. Easy check in and timely communication. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Terin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

High quality

High quality finishings, professional hosts. My expectations were exceeded
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Crystal C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Book it

The property is just as advertised. It was fresh, clean and well appointed. The attention to detail was apparent. I wish we had stayed longer and will definitely be returning. My only disappointment was that I couldn't take the house home with me!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

kemi b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay

This place was so beautiful and had everything i needed. I cant be sure if the beauty of the house dulls the neighbourhood or but the other homes felt older. The host was exceptionally wonderful and accommodated my requested check in time which was so great for me so thank you for that! Con neighbours dog kept barking at night....
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nakia T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Sister Homes for A Linesister Reunion

We booked these sister properties back in the summer for Duke homecoming. We had no idea that our football team would actually be good! Lol... We had two houses for 8 women coming together for the 30th anniversary of our induction to our sorority. The homes - Modernist 5 and Modernist 6 - were new construction in a transitioning neighborhood. The houses are beautifully decorated with a modern design flair. The neighborhood was quiet. We didn't see many folks outside or walking around, though we were gone quite a bit during our two-day stay. We used the bigger unit - Modernist 6 - as our fellowship and dining space. It was easy to walk between the two properties. The location was perfect and about 10 minutes from Duke. Shopping was also nearby, as well as downtown Durham. The neighborhood is in transition, with another new house under construction across the street and 3-4 newer homes on the block. However, there is a pretty shabby house across the street and next door to Modernist 6. No scary. Just very shabby. We never felt unsafe. And, again, both houses were beautiful, new, and shiny... Check-in was easy, the host was even able to accommodate an early check-in for one of the houses. They did so without hesitation and with no extra charge. I highly recommend both Modernist 5 and Modernist 6!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Christopher B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Check-in
This is a nice house convenient to downtown Durham and highways. We appreciated several aspects of the property, including the thoughtful touches such as water, coffee, and the well-equipped master bathroom.However, several aspects did not meet expectations. Some areas, including around the toilets and on windowsills, were not as clean as expected. The guest bathroom is quite small considering it serves two of the three bedrooms.We also found the many laminated house rules and wall signs somewhat overwhelming. While the rules themselves were reasonable, the volume and presentation of the notices created a more restrictive atmosphere than we have experienced in other vacation rentals. There were references to penalties including loss of security deposit and early removal for certain infractions.The most disappointing aspect of our experience occurred after checkout. After departure, we were initially informed by the host that damage had been identified to a picture frame. Fortunately we had photo's . We were subsequently informed by VRBO that the concern related instead to Master BR bedframe. A large deduction was then taken from our security deposit. Despite several attempts to obtain clarification, we received no further response from the host.Overall, while the property has positive features it detracted from an otherwise enjoyable family vacation. I advise guests to document the condition of the property on arrival and comm any concerns to host soon as poss.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ayzon W.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stacy J.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

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