Title: Comfortable 3BR/2BA Excellent for Work + Play Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Comfortable 3BR/2BA Excellent for Work + Play Holiday home in Durham with kitchen and balcony ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102420000/102410700/102410628/884e6b8a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102420000/102410700/102410628/2a41e172.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102420000/102410700/102410628/9fa81990.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102420000/102410700/102410628/f164bcb6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102420000/102410700/102410628/7f1908ac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Step into The Durham Bull Pen, a beautifully remodeled 3 Bed 2 Bath short term rental property in downtown east Durham. Just across the street from shops, galleries, dining, and nightlife in the restored Historic Golden Belt Manufacturing Co., this property offers plenty of space for up to 6 guests with an updated kitchen and partially fenced backyard. You're just moments away from anything in Durham. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61285 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space £203 includes taxes & fees 12 Oct - 13 Oct ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Comfortable 3BR/2BA Excellent for Work + Play Your Base for Work & Play or Extended Stays! Welcome to The Durham Bull Pen — a modern comfortable 3BR/2BA home located in Historic Downtown East Durham, just steps from the Golden Belt campus and minutes from RTP, Duke, and downtown Durham. Designed with comfort and convenience in mind, this home is perfect for business travelers, relocators, and extended stays. With 1,285 sq ft of space, fast WiFi, smart TVs in every room, and two dedicated work-friendly areas, you’ll have everything you need to balance productivity and relaxation. 🛌 Sleeping Arrangements Primary Suite: King bed, sitting area, walk-in closet, ensuite bath with tub & shower Second Bedroom: King bed Third Bedroom: Queen bed All rooms include plush bedding + smart TVs 🍳 Home Features Updated kitchen with quartz counters + full-size appliances Washer + dryer for long stays Free parking (driveway + street) + EV charging across the street Dog-friendly (2 dogs max) with partially fenced yard Vintage baseball-inspired décor + retro Pachislo slot machine for downtime fun 📍 Location Highlights Steps from Golden Belt dining, art galleries, Hi-Wire Brewing & Cugino Forno 5 minutes to DPAC, Durham Bulls Athletic Park, Duke University, and major hospitals 15 minutes to Research Triangle Park (RTP) Quick drive to American Tobacco Campus, Ponysaurus Brewing, and more 🌟 Perfect For Professionals on longer work assignments Families or groups relocating to Durham Medical rotations or extended hospital stays Guests seeking a quiet, comfortable home base close to everything 🤝 Guest Experience You’ll enjoy the privacy of a full home, with easy self-check-in. We’re nearby and happy to provide recommendations or assistance if needed — but we’ll always respect your privacy. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Fenced yard - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property - Note from host: No vaping or smoking inside please! ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city centre - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping centre ### Things to do - Optional golf privileges - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours 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 - Unit size: 1,285 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89640000/89633500/89633448/d6827e6c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Vintage Cottage less than 3 mi from Duke Hospital Forest Hills - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 11 reviews £292 includes taxes & fees 20 Oct - 21 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-20&endDate=2025-10-21&selected=89633448&PinnedHotelID=89633448&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95490000/95487000/95486908/3c7eb4df.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Modern Mill House - 3BR Downtown Durham Durham - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 8.8 Excellent 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-25&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=95486908&PinnedHotelID=95486908&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101270000/101261200/101261191/946f4d24.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Urban Oasis w/ King Bed – 3 BR Near Duke & DT Durham - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 22 reviews £265 includes taxes & fees 15 Oct - 16 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-15&endDate=2025-10-16&selected=101261191&PinnedHotelID=101261191&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![High chair](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111040000/111034300/111034231/8257f3b2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stylish 3-bedroom home 9 min to Duke 20 min to UNC East Durham - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 4.8 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-25&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=111034231&PinnedHotelID=111034231&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104430000/104421600/104421516/e88ce183.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 2bd Cottage, less than 2miles-DPAC, Duke, NCCU. 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Minimum age to rent is 21. No Smoking. No parties allowed. Pet friendly 2 dogs max ($75 per dog). ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Note from host: Dog friendly, $65 per stay. Maximum 2 dogs. ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted No vaping or smoking inside please! ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention A car is recommended for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as orp5b65363x ## About the area Located in Golden Belt Historic District, a neighbourhood in Durham, this holiday home is near theme parks. Brightleaf Square and Northgate Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Eno River State Park and William B. Umstead State Park. Sarah P. Duke Gardens and Museum of Life and Science are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Durham travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Durham.dx6049) [View more Holiday homes in Raleigh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Raleigh-Private-Holiday-Homes.d178300-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C35.98981%2C-78.88827&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=GNTvf4MbJGd352hnAcUwI8zD4mg=) Durham, NC ### What's nearby - Durham Performing Arts Center - 15 min walk - 0.9 miles - Durham Bulls Athletic Park - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles - North Carolina Central University - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles - Duke University - 3 min drive - 2.3 miles - Duke University Hospital - 5 min drive - 3.8 miles ### Getting around - Durham Station - 6 min drive - Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 21 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Aaktun - ‬10 min walk - ‪Mezcalito Durham - ‬10 min walk - ‪KFC - ‬17 min walk - ‪Ponysaurus Brewing - ‬10 min walk - ‪Bull City Ciderworks Durham - ‬17 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Comfortable 3BR/2BA Awesome for Work or Play pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Comfortable 3BR/2BA Excellent for Work + Play? > As of 11 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Comfortable 3BR/2BA Excellent for Work + Play on 12 Oct 2025 start from £203.07, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Raleigh-Hotels-Whole-3B2Ba-House-Close-To-Everything-In-Durham.h102410628.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Comfortable 3BR/2BA Awesome for Work or Play? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Comfortable 3BR/2BA Awesome for Work or Play? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Comfortable 3BR/2BA Awesome for Work or Play located? > Located in Golden Belt Historic District, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Honey Girl Meadery and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Duke University. Triangle Brewing Company and Scarborough House are also within 15 minutes. Durham Station is 24 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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