Located in Downtown Durham, this vacation home is next to Scarborough House and Downtown Durham Dog Park. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.
Durham Performing Arts Center - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
Durham Convention Center - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
Carolina Theatre - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
American Tobacco Campus - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
Durham Bulls Athletic Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
Getting around
Durham Station - 15 min walk
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 21 min drive
Restaurants
Missy Lane’s Assembly Room - 6 min walk
The Daily Beer Bar - 9 min walk
Luna Rotisserie & Empanadas - 9 min walk
The Velvet Hippo - 9 min walk
Anjappar - 7 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.
Designer Garden Home | Gas Fireplace
Summary:
Brand new luxury home nestled in the trees in the downtown adjacent Cleveland-Holloway neighborhood. This private guest house is tucked behind an historic duplex (also a Vacation Rental). Private yard, patio, deck and parking. Inside you will find designer selected finishes including gleaming reclaimed pine floors, natural wood doors, quartz countertops, 10' ceilings, a soaring cupola, gas fireplace, meticulously designed bathrooms + much more.
The Space:
Abundant outdoor living spaces including deck and stone courtyard. Designer living room with gas fireplace opens to eat-in kitchen with gas range, stainless steel appliances, custom range hood and more. Primary bedroom with luxurious King bed, en-suite bathroom and courtyard access. Second bedroom with Queen bed. We use Free & Clear Unscented laundry detergent on bedding and towels so our guests with sensitivities to perfumed products can breath easy.
Guest Access:
This home is an Accessory Dwelling located behind an historic duplex. The front door has a keypad so you can arrive when convenient and come and go as you please.
The Neighborhood:
The Cleveland Holloway neighborhood has been dubbed "Durham's Front Porch" with good reason. It's a diverse, urban historic neighborhood with easy access to walk, bike or Lyft downtown. This is an urban historic neighborhood and as such has foot traffic and mixed income neighbors.
Getting Around:
This house has Super Easy access to I85, NC-147 etc. Uber and Lyft are common in Durham so no worries if you don't have a car! There are also plenty of bus routes, and the neighborhood is walkable to downtown too.
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 similarly 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 or a sudden urge for a new new haircut, we are happy to help you find the closest and best place to make that happen.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.
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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)
General
Garden
Unit size: 800 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 23
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
Pets
This property doesn't allow pets
Children and extra beds
Children allowed: ages 0-17
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
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
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 23
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
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.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector.
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
What's there to do close to this vacation home?
This vacation home is situated in Downtown Durham, just steps from Scarborough House. You'll also find Carolina Theatre and Durham Performing Arts Center less than a mile away.
Is there parking available at this vacation home?
No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.
Is this vacation home associated with a casino?
No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.
Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?
No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.
Is Designer Garden Home | Gas Fireplace a good place to stay for couples?
Couples staying at this vacation home will appreciate amenities like a fireplace and a kitchen as well as a garden.
Does Designer Garden Home | Gas Fireplace have a hot tub?
No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.
Does this vacation home include breakfast service?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?
No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.
Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?
No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.
How far is the airport from this vacation home?
The closest major airport to this vacation home is Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), which is 15.5 mi away (21 minutes by car).
Are there rooms with balconies at Designer Garden Home | Gas Fireplace?
Yes, every accommodation at Designer Garden Home | Gas Fireplace comes with a balcony.
Designer Garden Home | Gas Fireplace Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
mark w.
Jan 3, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Very good house, nicely done. Awesome out door areas. Cozy. Nice finishings.
mark w.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Bary M., Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Aug 31, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location - walkable to coffee, restaurants and farmers market.
Bary M.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Robert G.
May 9, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious & Great Location
Light, bright, private and good energy describes this newer and thoughtful build walkable to downtown Durham. Responsive and highly accommodating host. Looking forward to our next stay.
Robert G.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Cynthia T.
Apr 27, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Biscuits & Banjos weekend
We loved our stay. The hosts were super accommodating when our schedule changed. They were so helpful when we messed up and forgot our clothing in the dryer. The home was so comfortable, with lots of natural light. It was quiet and relaxing, but also offerd the convenience of being to walk right to downtown. Such a great time!
Cynthia T.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
Richard A.
Apr 12, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Well kept clean quaint and comfy
I’d love to give this place 5 stars and it deserves it, but there were a few noteworthy items that could be better. Before I mention those, let’s talk about the great stuff.
The unit itself is perfect. Roomy but cozy, great lighting, tastefully decorated, private (no adjoining units), and located within minutes (walking) of many food and drink options including a couple wonderful rooftop bars. Honestly, this is one of those most memorable and comfortable vrbos I’ve ever stayed in with a high recommend.
As for the missing star…communication from the owner/property manager was either lacking or slow, including requested answers to 3 separate questions. If communication sucks, you can’t earn 5 stars. The unit was also lacking laundry detergent despite having a washer/dryer. I sent a message about it but didn’t hear back until our last night, after we had already purchased detergent.
These are minor concerns, and they wouldn’t preclude me from coming back or recommending this unit.