We have all checked into a rental and it didn’t cut it. Maybe there weren’t enough towels, or the bed was uncomfortable, you didn't have what you needed to cook a WHOLE meal, or maybe it just didn’t feel clean. This is not that‼️ Having a host with OCD does have its benefits 🤓
⭐ Top 10 Reasons Guests Love This Home
1. Espresso Machine + Coffee bar
2. Luxury bedding, mattresses, and sleep amenities
3. Sparkling clean & non-toxic toiletries & supplies
4. Stylish, professional interior design
5. Streaming apps included: Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu + more AND fast WiFi
6. Perfect for families, Duke patients, business travelers
7. 1-story home & ample, handicap, & free parking
8. Fully-stocked kitchen
9. Walkable to Duke Regional Hospital & Bikeable to downtown Durham, Duke University & Hospital (bike included)
10. Workspace in each room for remote jobs
At top-notch in NC, we are here to serve. Our small family business pours a lot of love and energy (and the kids’ college fund…no, just kidding - sort of) into our properties to make each one a unique, luxurious and cozy second home during your stay. Having a host with OCD does have its benefits - you will see ☺️
❄️ WINTER IN THE #BULLCITY COZY COTTAGE: enjoy hot cocoa at the coffee bar, extra blankets, & the outdoor firepit under the cafe lights*
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THE SPACE
Welcome to your #bullcity cozy cottage, a storybook home away from home.
🛏️ 3 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | Sleeps 8 (7 in beds +1 in pack-n-play/crib)
🛋️ LIVING ROOM
👉🏽 Stylish yet cozy decor, sectional couch, chairs and ottomans make this space comfortable and functional.
♠️ Have fun with puzzles, books and games - where are my Scrabble and Monopoly players?! or do you prefer spades?
📺 Relax in front of the 55" smart TV! We don't expect you to fumble through all your log-ins, so we provide: YouTubeTV, Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, Disney+, and more.
🍽️ FULLY-EQUIPPED KITCHEN
☕ Espresso machine + coffee + tea bar. No need for a barista tip jar or massive clean-up after each cup, this automatic machine is a one-touch kind of girl.
🌶️ You will be able to cook a WHOLE meal here! Spices, cooking oils, tupperware, pasta strainer, vegetable peeler - we truly tried to think of it all!
🚰 Water filtration system - bring your oversized Stanley!
🍟 Air fryer, toaster, smoothie making ninja, quality pots & pans
🫧 Eco-friendly, non-toxic soaps, dishwasher tablets, cleaning products, and hypoallergenic laundry detergent. As in, we don't want to poison you or give you a rash during your stay, so we provide high quality, non-toxic supplies and soaps that leave you happier and healthier!
❌ And we don’t do “starter packs of essentials” - our goal is to provide enough paper products, soaps, shampoo/conditioner/body wash, detergents, etc for your stay!
🛏️ BEDROOMS
You are coming here to sleep, after all, so our biggest priority is giving you a dreamy night's rest.
ALL BEDROOMS HAVE:
💤 Plush memory foam mattresses, gel mattress toppers for extra comfort, 100% cotton sheets, quality pillows, phone and watch chargers, ceiling fans, personal workspaces, & blackout curtains!
You will find mattresses and pillows enclosed in a zippered, waterproof encasement for your health and protection.
• 🛌🏿 Primary Suite: KING bed, en-suite bathroom, 43” Roku Smart TV
• 🛌🏿 Bedroom 2: QUEEN bed, shared full bathroom
• 🛌🏿 Bedroom 3: QUEEN bed + full size trundle, shared full bathroom - great for kids & adults!
🛁 BATHROOMS
• Stocked with premium and natural shampoo, conditioner, and body wash.
• Plush luxury towels & essentials.
• Pottery Barn (R) bathrobes
🌳🔥BACKYARD RETREAT
• BBQ gas grill
• Fire pit & Adirondack chairs
• Cafe lights for the perfect ambiance
ADDITIONAL INFO:
🚲 Bike-Friendly & Walkable Location!
We provide a BIKE during your stay because we are that excited about the bike lane at the end of the street! Just hop on the designated bike lane that takes you all the way through downtown Durham and to Duke! Explore 80+ walking and biking trails, including the famous American Tobacco Trail.
We will give you a long list of restaurant recommendations, things to do, and tips for the local scene leading up to check-in!
As part of our luxury, five ⭐️ experience we have a few offerings that may make your trip and transition a little easier and more joyful.
Please let us know if any of the following would be helpful and if you would like to add -on to your stay.
✔️ early check-in
✔️ late check-out
✔️ stock the fridge, customized grocery shop
✔️ firewood bundle for fire pit
✔️ s'mores kit for 4
✔️ special occasion amenities (cake, wine, flowers, balloons, decorations, etc.)
✔️ coordinate and schedule events or appointments (e.g. Escape Room, spa appointments, hair cut, etc)
✔️in-home massage
✔️event/family photography
MORE THINGS:
🐕 Not pet-friendly
🛗 Single-level home (only 2 steps at entry)
✔️ Must be 25+ years young to book
📣 Extended stay and long term reservations welcome! We offer a special discount to Duke patients needing refuge during treatment - please ask how we can be of service in this way. 💙
🦽Accessible/Wheelchair features:
-single story home
-Two steps between driveway and front door.
-NO step entry from driveway to front door is possible with handicap accessible ramp. Let us know this request upon booking and we will be glad to install prior to your arrival!
-handicap accessible parking in large driveway
⭐️ Ideal for Duke Hospital patients, families, and medical stays.
✨ Book your stay at this boutique Durham getaway today!
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💙COMMUNITY: Your reservation contributes to our community service mission. A percentage of the proceeds from your reservation will be donated to the Durham residents in need. Thank you for helping us help those in need.💙
