{#bullcity Cottage} Duke,Eco+ Espresso Bar, Bike  - Durham
{#bullcity Cottage} Duke,Eco+ Espresso Bar, Bike  - Durham
{#bullcity Cottage} Duke,Eco+ Espresso Bar, Bike  - Durham
{#bullcity Cottage} Duke,Eco+ Espresso Bar, Bike  - Durham
{#bullcity Cottage} Duke,Eco+ Espresso Bar, Bike  - Durham
{#bullcity Cottage} Duke,Eco+ Espresso Bar, Bike  - Durham
{#bullcity Cottage} Duke,Eco+ Espresso Bar, Bike  - Durham
{#bullcity Cottage} Duke,Eco+ Espresso Bar, Bike  - Durham
{#bullcity Cottage} Duke,Eco+ Espresso Bar, Bike  - Durham
{#bullcity Cottage} Duke,Eco+ Espresso Bar, Bike  - Durham
{#bullcity Cottage} Duke,Eco+ Espresso Bar, Bike  - Durham
{#bullcity Cottage} Duke,Eco+ Espresso Bar, Bike  - Durham
{#bullcity Cottage} Duke,Eco+ Espresso Bar, Bike  - Durham
{#bullcity Cottage} Duke,Eco+ Espresso Bar, Bike  - Durham
{#bullcity Cottage} Duke,Eco+ Espresso Bar, Bike  - Durham
{#bullcity Cottage} Duke,Eco+ Espresso Bar, Bike  - Durham
{#bullcity Cottage} Duke,Eco+ Espresso Bar, Bike  - Durham
{#bullcity Cottage} Duke,Eco+ Espresso Bar, Bike  - Durham
{#bullcity Cottage} Duke,Eco+ Espresso Bar, Bike  - Durham
{#bullcity Cottage} Duke,Eco+ Espresso Bar, Bike  - Durham
{#bullcity Cottage} Duke,Eco+ Espresso Bar, Bike  - Durham
{#bullcity Cottage} Duke,Eco+ Espresso Bar, Bike  - Durham
{#bullcity Cottage} Duke,Eco+ Espresso Bar, Bike  - Durham
{#bullcity Cottage} Duke,Eco+ Espresso Bar, Bike  - Durham
{#bullcity Cottage} Duke,Eco+ Espresso Bar, Bike  - Durham
{#bullcity Cottage} Duke,Eco+ Espresso Bar, Bike  - Durham
{#bullcity Cottage} Duke,Eco+ Espresso Bar, Bike  - Durham
{#bullcity Cottage} Duke,Eco+ Espresso Bar, Bike  - Durham
{#bullcity Cottage} Duke,Eco+ Espresso Bar, Bike  - Durham
{#bullcity Cottage} Duke,Eco+ Espresso Bar, Bike  - Durham
{#bullcity Cottage} Duke,Eco+ Espresso Bar, Bike  - Durham
{#bullcity Cottage} Duke,Eco+ Espresso Bar, Bike  - Durham
{#bullcity Cottage} Duke,Eco+ Espresso Bar, Bike  - Durham
{#bullcity Cottage} Duke,Eco+ Espresso Bar, Bike  - Durham
{#bullcity Cottage} Duke,Eco+ Espresso Bar, Bike  - Durham
{#bullcity Cottage} Duke,Eco+ Espresso Bar, Bike  - Durham
{#bullcity Cottage} Duke,Eco+ Espresso Bar, Bike  - Durham
{#bullcity Cottage} Duke,Eco+ Espresso Bar, Bike  - Durham
{#bullcity Cottage} Duke,Eco+ Espresso Bar, Bike  - Durham
{#bullcity Cottage} Duke,Eco+ Espresso Bar, Bike  - Durham
{#bullcity Cottage} Duke,Eco+ Espresso Bar, Bike  - Durham
{#bullcity Cottage} Duke,Eco+ Espresso Bar, Bike  - Durham
{#bullcity Cottage} Duke,Eco+ Espresso Bar, Bike  - Durham
{#bullcity Cottage} Duke,Eco+ Espresso Bar, Bike  - Durham
{#bullcity Cottage} Duke,Eco+ Espresso Bar, Bike  - Durham
{#bullcity Cottage} Duke,Eco+ Espresso Bar, Bike  - Durham
{#bullcity Cottage} Duke,Eco+ Espresso Bar, Bike  - Durham
{#bullcity Cottage} Duke,Eco+ Espresso Bar, Bike  - Durham
{#bullcity Cottage} Duke,Eco+ Espresso Bar, Bike  - Durham

{#bullcity Cottage} Duke,Eco+ Espresso Bar, Bike - Durham

7 guests
3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
1040 Sqft
Vacation Home•Entire place
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10 months hosting on Houfy

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About this place

Luxury, Eco-Friendly, & Cozy Cottage | 3BD Espresso Bar + BIKE (provided) downtown & Duke

🌟 Luxury Eco-Friendly Cottage | Bike to Downtown Durham! 🚲

Experience a professionally designed cottage in the heart of Durham, offering a perfect blend of style, comfort, and sustainability. Thoughtfully curated with luxury furnishings, an espresso bar, eco-friendly amenities, and even a bike to explore the city!

✔️Luxury amenities, including espresso machine+bar, robes, and more.

✔️BIKE provided to explore the city.

✔️Only 2 miles north of downtown #bullcity, a short walk to Duke Regional Hospital, & street is on a paved BIKE lane (bike provided!) minutes from 9th St, downtown shops, restaurants, DPAC (Durham Performing Arts Center), Duke Univ. & Hospital, NCSSM, & Eno River Park.

✔️Less than 20 min. trip to UNC-Chapel Hill, RTP (Research Triangle Park), RDU Int’l airport (RDU).

🛏️ 3 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | Sleeps 7

✅ Fully stocked kitchen (espresso bar, air fryer, quality cookware)

✅ Luxury linens, robes, and eco-conscious toiletries

✅ Kid-friendly (high chair, crib, books, dinnerware, toys)

✅ 55” Smart TV, board games, and puzzles

✅ Bike included for exploring Durham’s trails

✅ Backyard retreat (coming soon!) with grill, fire pit & seating

🏡 The Space

🛋️ Living Room

   •   55” Smart TV with streaming apps (bring your logins)

   •   Cozy seating + board games, books, and puzzles

🍽️ Fully-Equipped Kitchen

   •   Espresso + tea bar

   •   Air fryer, toaster, blender, quality pots & pans

   •   Eco-friendly dish soap & cleaning products

🛏️ Bedrooms (All with luxury linens, ceiling fans & workspaces!)

   •   Primary Suite: KING bed, en-suite bathroom, 43” Roku Smart TV

   •   Bedroom 2: Queen bed, shared full bathroom

   •   Bedroom 3: Queen bed + full trundle, great for kids & adults!

🚲 Bike-Friendly Location!

✔️Starting at the end of our street, hop on designated bike lanes that take you all the way through downtown Durham! Explore 80+ walking and biking trails, including the famous American Tobacco Trail.

✔️5 minute walk to Duke Regional Hospital

🛁 Bathrooms

   •   Stocked with natural shampoo, conditioner, and body wash

   •   Plush luxury towels & a starter set of essentials

🔥 Backyard Retreat

   •   BBQ gas grill

   •   Fire pit & Adirondack chairs

   •   Cafe lights for the perfect ambiance

Additional Info:

🐕 Not pet-friendly

🛗 Single-level home (only 2 steps at entry)

✔️ Must be 25+ years young to book

❤️ Community Impact: A portion of proceeds supports Durham Rescue Mission

📆 Book your stay at this boutique Durham getaway today!

***

❤️COMMUNITY: Your reservation contributes to our community service mission. A percentage of the proceeds from your reservation will be donated to the Durham Rescue Mission. Thank you for helping us help those in need.

Sleeping configuration

Primary Suite

Primary Suite

1 king bed

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2

1 queen bed

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 3

1 queen bed, 1 single bed

What this place offers

63 Amenities
Washing Machine
Iron & Board
Hair Dryer
Linens Provided
Full Kitchen
Oven
Fire Pit
Gas Grill
Laptop friendly workspace
Desk
Desk chair
Smart TV
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Nearby activities

3
Golf
Cycling
Walking

Property Suitability

Please review these important guidelines to ensure this property meets your needs and expectations.

Child friendly

outlet covers installed, always supervise children.
  • Children's books and toys
  • Baby friendly
  • Crib/Pack 'n Play
  • High chair

No events allowed

No smoking allowed

Parking Included

long, paved driveway can easiily accomodate 6 cars.

Wheelchair Accessible

Home is one level, 3 stairs to get into front door, however the side door does not have any steps - only the door threshold. Side entrance as-is would involve pushing wheelchair through grass, however, if side door wheelchair access is needed, please contact us in advance - we are happy to provide a solid service for wheelchair accessibility.

Meet the Host

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Kristin

Host

English , Spanish
Life is too short to spend it in a cubicle. Let's be wild & free!

I am on my third self-reinvention! After having children, I realized climbing the corporate ladder wasn’t in alignment with our core values as a family & the life we want to live. Instead, investing in real estate and hosting guests provides a creative outlet, something to build and leave for our children's future, & a meaningful way to give back to our community. All the feels!

Follow us on IG @topnotchinnc for all the fun - details, updates, and behind the scenes!
Response Rate
100%
Response Time
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Member Since
February 2025

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Scenic views

Location

Welcome to the neighborhood—one of Durham’s most charming and centrally located neighborhoods!

Getting around

This cottage allows you to enjoy a peaceful suburban setting sitting just 2 miles north of downtown Durham, and yet, is just a short bike ride or 5-10 minute drive to downtown, local hospitals, shopping, restaurants, DPAC, downtown attractions, and more.

WALK TO: Duke Regional hospital is a 5-10 minute walk (.5 miles)!

BIKE/DRIVE/UBER/LYFT TO (with designated bike lane for almost all of the designations below):

~ North Pointe Commons = Costco, pharmacy, ABC (liquor, beer, wine), restaurants, Home Depot, Ross, Harris Teeter (grocery)

~ Museum of Life & Science (1.2 miles)

~9th Street District (2.4mi)-
Elmo’s Diner, Vin Rouge, Juju, Monuts, Whole Foods, Harris Teeter, Panera Bread, Metro 8 Steakhouse, nail salons, coffee shops, hair salons, shops, and much more!

*NC School of Science & Mathematics

~Brightleaf Square (2.8 mi) - restaurants, bars, shops

~Downtown Durham (3.4mi)
Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC), Ninth Street Bakery, Dame's Chicken & Waffles (soul food), Cocoa Cinnamon (coffee), Durham Food Hall (AMAZING!), Boxcar (Adult Arcade and Spirits), Urban Axes, Durham Bulls Baseball Stadium, M Sushi, and more (see Guidebook for all our local recommendations!)

~Duke University Hospital (3.5mi), surrounding restaurants, coffee shops, etc.

~Golden Belt Campus (4.6mi) - restaurants, art studios.

~Sarah P Duke Garden, Duke Chapel, Cameron Indoor & Wallace Wade Stadiums at Duke University (5.0 mi)

~Research Triangle Park (12.5 mi)

~University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (14 mi)

~NC State University (29 miles)


PARKS!

~Whippoorwill Park (1.6 mi)

~West Point on the Eno - the highlight of Durham’s Park system is only 2 miles north of the cottage.

~Explore Durham’s 80+ trails and parks.

Helpful distances:

~RDU Airport is 20 miles (about 20-25 minutes) away - all highway.

~Durham Amtrak, Bus Station and MegaBus pick up are downtown (4 miles away)

~I-85 (1.5 miles) with access to I-40, Hwy 70 & NC 147/I-885

*I-85 will be your connecting highway to Raleigh (20-25 miles), Chapel Hill (14mi), or RTP (13mi) with a car or Uber/Lyft.
Exact location provided after booking.

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Policies & Rules

Check-In
3PM
Flexible timing
Check-Out
11AM
Standard
Max Guests
7 People
Including infants
Min Age
25
Primary renter
Not Allowed
Pets • Smoking • Parties

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