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Comfortable 3B/2BA Home | Ready for Work + Play

Vacation home near Duke University in Durham

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Interior
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV
Exterior detail

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61285 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Durham, NC
  • Place, Durham Performing Arts Center
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Durham Bulls Athletic Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, North Carolina Central University
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Durham

Heart of Durham.Within a 10-minute walk of this Golden Belt Historic District vacation home, you'll find Durham Hosiery Mill and Honey Girl Meadery. Triangle Brewing Company and Scarborough House are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Durham Performing Arts Center - 15 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Durham Bulls Athletic Park - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • North Carolina Central University - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Durham Convention Center - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Carolina Theatre - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 6 min drive
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Mezcalito Durham - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Aaktun - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Hi-Wire Brewing - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bull City Ciderworks Durham - ‬17 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.

Comfortable 3B/2BA Home | Ready for Work + Play

Your Home Base for Work & Play or Extended Stays!
Welcome to The Durham Bull Pen — a modern comfortable 3BR/2BA home located in Historic Downtown East Durham, just steps from the Golden Belt campus and minutes from RTP, Duke, and downtown Durham.
Designed with comfort and convenience in mind, this home is perfect for business travelers, relocators, and extended stays. With 1,285 sq ft of space, fast WiFi, smart TVs in every room, and two dedicated work-friendly areas, you’ll have everything you need to balance productivity and relaxation.
🛌 Sleeping Arrangements
Primary Suite: King bed, sitting area, walk-in closet, ensuite bath with tub & shower
Second Bedroom: King bed
Third Bedroom: Queen bed
All rooms include plush bedding + smart TVs
🍳 Home Features
Updated kitchen with quartz counters + full-size appliances
Washer + dryer for long stays
Free parking (driveway + street) + EV charging across the street
Dog-friendly (2 dogs max) with partially fenced yard
Vintage baseball-inspired décor + retro Pachislo slot machine for downtime fun
📍 Location Highlights
Steps from Golden Belt dining, art galleries, Hi-Wire Brewing & Cugino Forno
5 minutes to DPAC, Durham Bulls Athletic Park, Duke University, and major hospitals
15 minutes to Research Triangle Park (RTP)
Quick drive to American Tobacco Campus, Ponysaurus Brewing, and more
🌟 Perfect For
Professionals on longer work assignments
Families or groups relocating to Durham
Medical rotations or extended hospital stays
Guests seeking a quiet, comfortable home base close to everything
🤝 Guest Experience
You’ll enjoy the privacy of a full home, with easy self-check-in. We’re nearby and happy to provide recommendations or assistance if needed — but we’ll always respect your privacy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: No vaping or smoking inside please!

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,285 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Rules

Guest is required to sign a rental agreement. Minimum age to rent is 21. No Smoking.
No parties allowed. Pet friendly 2 dogs max ($75 per dog).

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Dog friendly, $65 per stay. Maximum 2 dogs.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No vaping or smoking inside please!

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Convenient RDU 3B/2BA Home | Ready for Work + Play to the airport?

This vacation home is 14.6 mi (21-min drive) away from the Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Convenient RDU 3B/2BA Home | Ready for Work + Play have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Convenient RDU 3B/2BA Home | Ready for Work + Play offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Convenient RDU 3B/2BA Home | Ready for Work + Play?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Convenient RDU 3B/2BA Home | Ready for Work + Play?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Convenient RDU 3B/2BA Home | Ready for Work + Play?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Convenient RDU 3B/2BA Home | Ready for Work + Play have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Convenient RDU 3B/2BA Home | Ready for Work + Play have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Convenient RDU 3B/2BA Home | Ready for Work + Play to downtown Durham?

This vacation home is 0.9 mi away from Durham.