Luxury Victorian Downtown: Pamper Your Guests! | House in Durham
6 Bedroom House in Durham
Summary:
Host the perfect pampered getaway at the 1897 Murray-Whitley house in Historic Old North Durham! Chef's Kitchen with Viking Range, Stone Feature Wall, Wine Fridge & Dual Dishwashers, Gas Fireplace, Large Gathering Spaces, Laundry on Each Floor, Luxurious Spa-Like Baths & Hot Tub. Minutes from Duke East and West Campus, Duke Chapel, Cameron Indoor Stadium, DPAC (Durham Performing Arts Center), Rickhouse, The Cotton Room, Durham Armory, The Cookery, The Fruit, The Durham Exchange, Bay 7, Durham Bulls Stadium, and a short drive to RTP (Research Triangle Park).
The Space:
The 1897 Murray-Whitley house is a Durham landmark on Trinity Avenue; The interior has hardwood floors, beadboard ceilings, custom and salvaged builtins and historic style molding throughout. The showpiece kitchen features 36" Viking gas range, pot filler, double ovens, dual sinks, dual dishwashers, wine fridge, pantry, bar, granite counters, custom mahogany island with luxurious Frontgate seating for 6 and bonus leather swivel reading chairs. The expansive home offers abundant gathering spaces, spacious & well-equipped rooms, tall ceilings, plush beds, wrap around front porch with rocking chairs, Jacuzzi in the private backyard, gas grill & comfortable outdoor furniture. The newly updated baths include a downstairs marbled master walk in shower with Jets, hall bath with restored tub and subway tile (perfect for the kids), upstairs master with walkin shower and spa stone flooring, and hall bath with new walk-in shower and rain showerhead. The bedrooms are well-furnished, elegant, comfortable and bright. The bathrooms all feature true ceramic and stone tiling, and high quality finishes.
We supply high quality coffee grinds for your stay with creamer and sugar, filtered water, EV olive oil, Himalayan Salt & Pepper grinders, cookware & serving ware, microwave with air fryer functionality, drip coffee maker, water boiler, toaster, blender & hand mixer. Quality Moroccan Oil Shampoo, Conditioner & Body Wash, hand soap & hair dryer in all baths, dish soap, & starter Dishwasher and "free & clear" Laundry detergent mean you can travel light and refresh laundry during your stay. Our linens and cleaning supplies are unscented so those with allergies and sensitivities can breathe easy. Also have a Keurig on site for guests who prefer to bring their own.
Guest Access:
The entire house and yard is yours to use and explore!
The Neighborhood:
From your steps, it is 1/2 mile (10 minute walk) to much of the best that Downtown Durham has to offer, including LouElla Wine Bar, Cocoa Cinnamon Coffee, Fullsteam Brewery, Motorco music venue and Bar. You'll travel along tree lined streets past historic homes on your way. It's an easy trip to the Saturday morning farmers market, Durham Art walks, the Carolina Theater, and many, many exceptional restaurants and unique bars. Upon Booking, we will share an expansive and comprehensive list of all of our Favorites!
Getting Around:
There are many bus lines that should take you very near our house; We're centrally located; by car, we're approximately 3 minutes from I-85 or NC-147, or an easy walk / Lyft / Uber ride downtown.
Other Things to Note:
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.
Luxury Victorian Downtown: Pamper Your Guests! is located in Durham. Luxury Victorian Downtown: Pamper Your Guests! provides accommodation, featuring Laundry, Parking, Balcony/Terrace, among other amenities. This House features Laundry, Parking, Balcony/Terrace, to make your stay a comfortable one.
Luxury Victorian Downtown: Pamper Your Guests! has 6 Bedrooms , 4 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 12 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Durham has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Durham, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.
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Amenities
Facility Overview
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Air conditioning
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Heating
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Hair dryer
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Shower
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4 bathrooms
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Towels provided
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6 bedrooms
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Bed sheets provided
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Fireplace
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Microwave
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Dishwasher
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Coffee/tea maker
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Oven
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Refrigerator
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Cookware/dishes/utensils
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Toaster
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Stovetop
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Washing machine and dryer
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Laundry detergent
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Laundry facilities
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Limited onsite parking (max 4 spaces)
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Onsite parking
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No pets allowed
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Cobblestone flooring in public areas
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Smoke-free property
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If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
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Hardwood flooring in public areas
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Streaming services
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Netflix
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Stereo
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TV
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Unit size: 3800 sq ft (353 sq m)
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English
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German
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Hungarian
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French
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In the city center
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Office
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Desk
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Children's dinnerware
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Highchair
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Travel crib
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Iron/ironing board
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WiFi available
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Gas grill
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Outdoor furniture
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Balcony
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Yard
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Garden
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Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
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Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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Fire extinguisher
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Hot tub
Policies
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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property parties and events are allowed on site safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property accepts cash 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
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