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Downtown Durham Historic Manor & Event Space

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Exterior
Exterior
Interior
Private kitchen
Bathroom

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
5 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 11408.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Durham, NC
  • Durham Performing Arts Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Duke University
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Duke University Hospital
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 5

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 6

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area

About this property

Downtown Durham Historic Manor & Event Space

We are proud to present our newest listing, the Sorrel House! New Photos to come! This stunning blend of historic charm and modern luxury is just a mile from downtown Durham. Perfect for hosting friends and family (YES we allow events with prior approval!), our large 4400 sq ft home is conveniently located just minutes from Downtown Durham.

Packed with amenities like Ping Pong, basketball, and foosball. Come make some unforgettable memories here at the Sorrel House!
The space
Location:
- 3 Minutes to Downtown Raleigh
- 4 Minutes to DPAC
- Walking Distance to Duke Trinity Park
- 11 Minutes to Cameron Stadium (Duke Basketball!)
- 4 Minutes to Durham Performing Arts Center
- 22 Minutes to RDU Airport

Amenities:
- Ping Pong
- Foosball
- Basketball
- Several TV areas!
- Wood burning stove
- Pour over coffee bar

Layout:
Our home comes fully equipped with everything you need for an amazing stay. The Home has three levels. On the primary level, you will find the main living area, dining, and kitchen. There is also a kitchenette perfect for entertaining in the basement. There are also 3 king rooms on the main floor, two of which have their own en-suite full bathrooms.
Upstairs you will find the master suite and master bathroom. There is also a large bedroom upstairs with 3 twin beds and an en-suite bathroom. Finally, you will find the secondary living area in the basement, perfect for lounging, watching TV, or enjoying the wood burning fireplace. Our home also has several outdoor patios and seating areas to enjoy the large oak trees overhanging the property.

Events:
We welcome all sorts of events from weddings, funeral receptions, birthdays, graduations, baby showers, and more! Our property can comfortably host up to 75 people. Please note, we do usually charge an event fee depending on the size and scope of the event, so please reach out to the host for more info.

Pets:
At the moment, we do allow small dogs under 25lbs and charge a fee of $100/dog. If you wish to bring a larger dog, that may be arranged, but you must get approval from the host as they may only be allowed to access the basement area since there are no hardwood floors to worry about in the basement.
Guest access
Guests will have the entire home and grounds to themselves. Guests will use a smart code to enter the property found in their pre-checkin link sent to them in the very first welcome message after booking. This code will only be viewable within 48 hours of check-in.
Other things to note
If you do decide to stay at our lovely home, you will be sent a check-in link from our third party servicer where we will collect the following fees separately after you book:

1) Refundable Security Deposit - $500. We recommend paying this with a credit card since it will only be a hold placed on your card during your reservation. If you pay with a debit card or direct ACH transfer, the money will be withdrawn from your account 3 days before check-in and refunded 3 days afterwards upon successful inspection of the premises.

2) We also require all of our guests to upload a photo ID to their precheck-in portal to confirm their identity before we will give access to the property.

3) Early Check-in/Late Checkout - You will have the option to request these services through your pre-checkin link after booking, but they are subject to our approval and our cleaners availability. We usually charge $35 for a 1-hour Early Checkin/Late Checkout and $45 for a 2-hour early checkin/late checkout

4) Pets - We welcome dogs under 25lbs for a fee of $100/dog charged after booking. Larger dogs must be approved by host on a case by case basis. Since this is a historic luxury home, we want to make sure we can accommodate you and your pets needs!

If you have questions or concerns regarding these items, feel free to reach out to us for more information.

Property manager

Joel Grobbelaar
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

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Dryer
Air conditioning
Fireplace

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House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Number of guests is dependent on nature of event
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site
Note from host: Number of guests is dependent on nature of event
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

About the area

Durham

Located in Duke Park, a neighbourhood in Durham, this holiday home is near theme parks. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Eno River State Park and William B. Umstead State Park, while Manbites Dog Theater and Carolina Theatre are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Museum of Life and Science and Sarah P. Duke Gardens. Break out the clubs and hit the links on a nearby golf course, or seek out an adventure with cycling.
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Durham, NC

What's nearby

  • Durham Convention Center - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Durham Performing Arts Center - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Durham Bulls Athletic Park - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Duke University - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Duke University Hospital - 8 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 7 min drive
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Kickback Jack's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ichiban Hibachi Supreme Buffet - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Alpaca Peruvian Charcoal Chicken - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Boxcar Bar + Arcade - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Downtown Durham Historic Manor & Event Space pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Downtown Durham Historic Manor & Event Space located?

This family-friendly holiday home is located in the city centre, within 1 mi (2 km) of Fullsteam Brewery, Manbites Dog Theater and Downtown Durham Dog Park. Duke University is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) away. Durham Station is 29 minutes by foot.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nina T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous Home

We loved this home for our group. We stayed almost a a full month, and it was comfortable with plenty of room for everyone to spread out, work, relax, and have fun. The kitchen is well-equipped, the basement area has been updated nicely to allow for recreation, and the location was convenient to downtown Durham, Duke, etc. The host was responsive to all inquiries and concerns we raised. We would definitely come back!
Stayed 23 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great House for a Groups

This is a beautiful large home that is great for groups. We had our 2-day offsite leadership team meeting in the home and had plenty of space and options to meet. Beds and linens were very good just like a high end hotel and with 5 bathrooms everyone had their own space. The location is only a few minutes from downtown Durham, which has lots of great restaurants, bars, and coffee shops. Owners were very responsive and easy to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Ethan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Home

Had a family birthday gathering at this beautiful home. Went relatively smoothly except for a few minor issues. Host was able to send handyman to fix one issue within a few hours. The other issue was never addressed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming house with lots of gathering space

The house itself was wonderful and full of neat details as well as high touch updates. There were ample places to gather as a group or to find some quiet. My only two complaints were that the kitchen wasn’t as well stocked as hoped… we had a few nights where we ate in and felt the supply of pots and pans, dishes, baking sheets, etc. was lacking. The house also really needs a barbecue/grill. The other slight inconvenience was the parking situation. As advertised, we were able to comfortably fit four cars in the driveway. But street parking was not available so if any guests came over, they needed to park a block and a half away. Not the end of the world, but if it was raining out, that wouldn’t have been very fun.Nonetheless, this was a great experience. I don’t want to give it five stars as it wasn’t perfect, but four seems too low. Maybe a 4.6 if I could be specific.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chloe B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous home and great for hosting!

My stay at the Sorrel House was nothing short of wonderful. I hosted a Friendsgiving with 13 people total and everyone raved about the house and how beautiful it was. The kitchen was well stocked with cooking and serving ware, and some basic spices. For a large party I would recommend bringing some of your own items as this is not stocked for the scale of catering, but was perfect to make the few dishes we couldn’t prepare ahead of time. Having an upstairs and downstairs dishwasher was incredibly helpful when it came to cleaning up, too! Beds and bedding were very comfortable. The mattresses seem really firm at first, but soon sink and get more comfortable as you lay on them. All the guests loved the games in the basement, everyone took a shot playing the different games in between socializing. Only a handful of people from the event stayed the night but there was ample room for everyone – and it was very nice that everyone had their own bathroom! Matt and Joel were easily accessible whenever I had questions and were willing to bring over anything we needed if the occasion arose. I would recommend to anyone that they book a stay at the Sorrel House! It was such a fantastic experience, I hope to return again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

About the host

Hosted by Joel Grobbelaar

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Languages:

English, Spanish

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests