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Indoor pool, outdoor pool
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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 112000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Gym

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Durham, NC
  • Duke University
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Durham Performing Arts Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Duke University Hospital
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Durham

This vacation home is a short stroll from Duke University and Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a sofa bed, and a dining area.
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What's nearby

  • Duke University - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Durham Bulls Athletic Park - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Durham Performing Arts Center - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Duke University Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Cameron Indoor Stadium - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 17 min walk
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mellow Mushroom - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Cocoa Cinnamon - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Grub Durham - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Boricua Soul - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Historic Fitzgerald- Walk to Duke, Downtown, grocery & food

Our historic A i r b n b was once home to R.B. Fitzgerald. Yes, the Fitzgerald who's brick company built the Tobacco warehouses & much of downtown Durham. This house is said to have had guests as well known as Martin Luther King Jr.

Recently updated, this two story property still has all the character as the day Fitzgerald first built it. Enjoy a huge brick front porch, beautiful entry with an open floor plan living and dining room. The hardwood floors run throughout the house.

With 2,000 sqft of space you will have plenty of room to relax with friends and family.

Upstairs:
Master bedroom:
-King sized bed and lots of space.
-Private master bathroom with a full bathtub.

Bedroom #2:
-Queen sized bed

Bedroom #3:
-Queen sized bed
- Sleeper sofa- ideally sized for children

Bathroom #2:
-Full bathroom with bathtub.

Downstairs:
-Large front porch with table to enjoy relaxing.
-Large living room with sleeper sofa and TV

Bedroom #4:
-This bedroom shares a sleeper sofa, desk and a TV.

Dining room:
-Huge 8'X4' dining room table.

Kitchen:
-Fully stocked kitchen- pots, pans, crockpots, all the cooking utensils, coffee pots, Keurigs, knife sets, dishes, glasses and much more.

*YMCA Access: We have worked it out with the YMCA that our guests can use their facilities for $10 per person. They have 4 Durham locations with multiple pools, gyms, tennis courts, racquetball courts, etc.

To avoid confusion, and so that you can see an accurate rental price PRIOR to booking, make sure to enter the correct number of overnight guests. When checking out, VRBO will label any number of guests over the first 2 as “Additional Guest(s).

Note: For Security Deposits, VRBO collects these funds and returns them to you if the property is not damaged. As the host we do not receive these funds
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and 2 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms and a dining area. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a sofa bed, and a coffee maker.

Property manager

Brad Brown

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include 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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21

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.
  • 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 smoke detector and a deadbolt lock.

Frequently asked questions

What can I see close to this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Durham, a short 18-minute walk from Sarah P. Duke Gardens and also 19 minutes on foot from Carolina Theatre. You'll also find Brightleaf Square and Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at this vacation home?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

Yes, this vacation home has an indoor pool along with an outdoor pool.

What do couples enjoy most about Historic Fitzgerald- Walk to Duke, Downtown, grocery & food?

Couples staying at this vacation home will value amenities like a kitchen, kitchens in some accommodations, as well as an outdoor pool.

Does Historic Fitzgerald- Walk to Duke, Downtown, grocery & food have a hot tub?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), which is 14.8 mi away (19 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Historic Fitzgerald- Walk to Duke, Downtown, grocery & food?

No, at Historic Fitzgerald- Walk to Duke, Downtown, grocery & food, there aren't any accommodations that list a balcony.

Historic Fitzgerald- Walk to Duke, Downtown, grocery & food Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 7 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Jane C.

Disliked: Cleanliness

What a hassle!

I reserved this property for 12/27-12/31, but when I arrived on 12/27 there were others staying at the house. Apparently it was double booked for that night. This was blamed on the VRBO booking software. The host kept saying "you can cancel without penalty" like he didn't care if we stayed there. We were in Durham for my daughter's wedding so had other things to attend too. The house was dusty and the floors were dirty and there was hair wafting around in the bedrooms. There was very little furniture in the bedrooms and no where to put clothes, etc. (Note the floor was dirty!!) Also there were several messages via the app about using the keypad to get in but apparently it has not worked for over a year. We had to use the lock box and keep the key in there. Inconvenient when there were multiple adults coming and going. Overall the attitude of the host was very off putting and this was a very anxiety producing experience. Can't recommend the property and doubt that I will book with VRBO again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Thanksgiving

This quirky old house was perfect for spending time with our adult children over the holiday weekend. The large dining table is awesome! We will definitely rent this place again if we have the opportunity.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

4/10 Poor

Brian M.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Not recommended

We stayed in this house on the weekend of Good Friday/Easter. Although it was adequate for our party of 8, none of us can recommend this house for the following reasons: -The front door was propped open and a space heater was on in the living room, although it was a mid-70's day at check in time. When we tried to close the door, it would not latch. No one was on site and there was no communication or explanation for this. -About an hour later, a gentleman from a landscaping company arrived (unannounced) to repair the door. He did an adequate job (we could now latch the door), but the door jam is very sketchy and gave us us no sense of security. -There was cat hair on one of the beds, and a human hair within the sheets. -The sheets for the office/den sofa bed were wadded up in the living room closet. We were not confident they were clean. We put all the sheets through the washer - but there was no detergent on site, so it was just a rinse. I sent a message to the owner (Brad) and he replied within about 45 minutes via a phone call. He left me with the distinct impression that he had no idea (or explanation) about the front door and heater. He said that someone from "the team" must've discovered a problem and took action. When I explained the hair & dirty sheets issues, he offered to try to connect with "the team" and have someone stop-by. We were out for the evening and I declined; we had already lost any faith in the property management team. Brad asked me to take pictures and send to him, so he could share with "the team" to be sure this didn't happen to future guests. No apology, no offer of credit; even after sending the pictures. He went so far as to tell me that some of the pictures were not of this property! The house is dirty and a bonus was dried cat barf on the front door sill; the security of the door is sketchy; if you open the windows, the sills are filthy and moldy; there is a hole in a bedroom door; and, there was garbage in the parking area (has been there a while) around the dumpster. I wish I could post pictures in this review. Perception is reality. Brad makes it sound as though this "team" is a well-oiled machine. The reality is that it is not. Brad needs to pay attention to the details and learn a little humility - an apology goes a long way.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Susan S.

Family Christmas

Enjoyed our Christmas home for the holidays.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Belinda F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fitzgerald Christmas at Historic Fitzgerald

This was the perfect spot for our family Christmas get together. Great space for lots of food, fellowship and fun. The location was ideal and thanks to excellent weather we were even able to get outside and sit on the porch. The house had such character and charm. We would definitely consider staying again if the need arises.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

April B., Annandale, VA

Liked: Cleanliness

Some pluses and minuses

The pluses: We loved the location of the property and that it was a stone's throw from a cool and trendy restaurant (Grub Durham). The house layout worked well for our family (despite there not being a bathroom on the main level). The beds were soooo incredibly comfortable - probably the most comfortable beds we have ever slept on! The minuses: The property manager was very responsive when it came to booking the property and letting us know that our check in had to be delayed an hour. However, he was not responsive to questions during our stay. It took 2 days to find out what to do with trash/recycling. The main bathtub barely drained, so we all ended up showering in the master bathroom, which was not convenient. And, on the last day of our stay, we discovered mouse droppings on the kitchen floor. They were also in some of the food bags that we brought :( Fortunately we didn't know about the mice until we were about to check out.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Milton B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great space in a great place.

We had such a wonderful stay here. It is close to so many go Durham’s great restaurants and activities. The space inside the house is wonderful and well kept; the beds were comfortable; the rules were easy to follow. And the house belonged to one of Pauli Murray’s ancestors!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021