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NEW - Duke 5 Mins, Upscale Eclectic Decor, Backyard Dining and Movies, Sleeps 10

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A dining area with a wooden table set for six, surrounded by chairs, a chandelier, and a view of the kitchen.
Charming front view of the house, welcoming and full of character.
A modern kitchen with blue cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a window providing natural light.
A two-story house with a front porch, a covered entryway, and a fenced backyard.
A bedroom with a large bed, a bench, a window with a view, and a door leading to a balcony.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathrooms184 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Durham, NC
  • Place, Carolina Theatre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Durham Convention Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Durham Performing Arts Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

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About the area

Durham

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What's nearby

  • Carolina Theatre - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Durham Convention Center - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Durham Performing Arts Center - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • American Tobacco Campus - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Brightleaf Square - 4 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 5 min drive
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hi-Wire Brewing - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Surf Club - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Durham Beer Garden - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Motorco Music Hall - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Thaiangle - ‬19 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.

NEW - Duke 5 Mins, Upscale Eclectic Decor, Backyard Dining and Movies, Sleeps 10

Your search is over at Alston Allstar. Perfect for family or group getaways, this vibrant home features 4 bedrooms (5 beds) and 3.5 bathrooms. Only 5 mins to Duke and 4 to NCCU. Enjoy an upscale kitchen, spacious dining area, cozy porch, and a lively living room with TV and fireplace. Have fun in the game area with foosball and darts, relax on the balcony, or host outdoor meals in the al fresco dining space. The backyard offers a fire pit with Adirondack chairs, a projector for movie nights, badminton, cornhole, and fun BBQ nights.

The space
Your Durham and NC Triangle trip will be enjoyed from our conveniently located home.
● 2.2 miles from Duke's East Campus
● 4.3 miles from Duke's main Campus
● 1.4 miles from downtown Durham
● 1.8 miles from North Carolina Central University
● 1.5 miles from Durham Bulls Athletic Park
● 2.5 miles from Museum of Life and Science
● 5.1 miles from Sarah P. Duke Botanical Gardens
● 13 miles from Raleigh-Durham Airport
Please note, this property is within the city, and an urban ambiance will be experienced. Sound machines are available to use if desired.

✹ Living Room ✹
✧ Warm gas fireplace for relaxing evenings (no setup required, flip on with a switch and enjoy!)
✧ Board games for casual fun
✧ Roku TV for movie nights or catching up on your favorite shows utilizing your favorite streaming accounts
✧ Foosball table for some friendly competition
✧ Cabinet stocked with card games and books
✧ Magnetic dart board for added entertainment

✹ Dining Area ✹
✧ Spacious table setup with seating for 8
✧ Open-concept dining connected to the full kitchen
✧ Mini bar cart with a cocktail mixing book, perfect for happy hour
✧ Easy access to the balcony that leads to the backyard

✹ Full Kitchen ✹
✧ Upscale appliances to make cooking a breeze
✧ Stovetop with a sleek range hood and faucet to fill your pots
✧ Ample storage for groceries and kitchen essentials
✧ Dedicated coffee station to start your mornings right
✧ Connected to open space dining and living room adjacent.

✹ Bedrooms ✹
✧ 4 inviting bedrooms for a restful stay
✧ Downstairs has one Primary main bedroom with tropical getaway vibe. Includes a king bed, retro-style table for work or reading, en-suite bathroom (walk-in shower, 2 sinks), and double door access to the balcony and backyard
✧ Upstairs has 3 Bedrooms. An additional primary bedroom with 2 queen beds, Roku TV, and en-suite full bathroom (2 sinks, large glass encased shower/tub)
✧ Bedrooms 3 and 4 mirror each other with one queen bed each and share the hallway bathroom with 1 sink and a standard curtain shower/tub.
✧ Fresh towels and essential hygiene products provided

✹ Backyard ✹
✧ Beautiful al fresco dining area
✧ Dining table with umbrella and seating for 8
✧ 8 Adirondack chairs surrounding a cozy fire pit
✧ Outdoor projector and portable white screen for movie nights under the stars
✧ Cornhole game for some backyard fun
✧ Spacious area to enjoy badminton and volleyball
✧ BBQ grill ready for cookouts

✹ Other Areas ✹
✧ Driveway fits up to 3 cars in tandem. No street parking.
✧ Front-load washer and dryer upstairs

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking allowed at this property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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
  • Recycling
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 1,982 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

● No events, parties, or loud music are permitted in this home.
● By booking this home, you agree to keep the premises in good condition and be financially responsible for any items missing or broken.
We kindly ask you to treat our home as your own to preserve its condition for future guests and your return visits.

Pets

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: No pets allowed at this property

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Children are welcome at this property

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking allowed at this property

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. On-site 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 all accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

Does NEW - Duke 5 Mins, Upscale Eclectic Decor, Backyard Dining and Movies, Sleeps 10 have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is NEW - Duke 5 Mins, Upscale Eclectic Decor, Backyard Dining and Movies, Sleeps 10 family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground, an arcade and laundry facilities, it's no surprise that NEW - Duke 5 Mins, Upscale Eclectic Decor, Backyard Dining and Movies, Sleeps 10 is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at NEW - Duke 5 Mins, Upscale Eclectic Decor, Backyard Dining and Movies, Sleeps 10?

No, NEW - Duke 5 Mins, Upscale Eclectic Decor, Backyard Dining and Movies, Sleeps 10 does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at NEW - Duke 5 Mins, Upscale Eclectic Decor, Backyard Dining and Movies, Sleeps 10?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at NEW - Duke 5 Mins, Upscale Eclectic Decor, Backyard Dining and Movies, Sleeps 10?

No, pets are not allowed.

NEW - Duke 5 Mins, Upscale Eclectic Decor, Backyard Dining and Movies, Sleeps 10 Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful home! Enjoyed our stay. The owners provide so much, it was very thoughtful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house. Had everything we needed. I would defnitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was clean and well maintained. The host is excellent they communicated extremely well and was very responsive to our needs. My family members (8) who stayed at the property was very impressed with the decorations and amenities. The host recommended a coffee shop that was perfect for a great cup of coffee and breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great space, amazing decor, perfect location and the hosts were great and very communicative when we needed assistance a few days before check in.Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As advertised! Hosts were attentive and timely with communication
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a multi family stay. The backyard was great I only wish you had more time utilized it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026

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