On the Eno River with Fireplace

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Entire home

backyard built for lounging and gathering

Master bedroom with king bed, bath and screened porch

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Location
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Exceptional

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

Explore the area

Durham, NC

Museum of Life and Science
‪9 min drive‬
Duke University
‪12 min drive‬
Duke University Hospital
‪13 min drive‬
Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

Quiet 4 bedroom (1,600 sq ft) home on a wooded 1/2 acre lot on the Eno River. Yard is beautifully landscaped and bumps up to wooded parkland with deer roaming freely. Pond and waterfall will lull you into peaceful relaxation. Large deck area for relaxing, grilling out and gathering. Back deck includes a screened in porch that also opens off the master bed room. You can relax in the hammock, on the deck, or roam freely through the woods and hike the trails along the Eno. Or on a hot summer days take a short walk to a great swimming hole. House includes a master bed and bath with king bed. There are two additional rooms with queen beds and a furnished room above the garage with bunk beds and a reading nook for the kids. The large TV in the living room in addition to two bedroom TV's come with 70+ cable stations as well as Roku on which you can sign into your own Netflix, Hulu or amazon accounts. High speed WiFi is also available.

So whether you are here to visit a student, attend a ball game, or for medical reasons this location is convenient for you. House is located 7 miles from Duke campus and hospital and 17 miles from Chapel Hill.

Well behaved and friendly dogs are welcome. We do ask for a pet deposit and that you keep them off furniture.

Property manager

Lu Vaughn

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking allowed out doors.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Durham

Durham is home to this holiday home. West Point on the Eno and Eno River State Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Streets at Southpoint Mall and Northgate Mall. Museum of Life and Science and Sarah P. Duke Gardens are also worth visiting.

Durham, NC

What's nearby

Duke Regional Hospital - 7 min drive - 6.6 km
Museum of Life and Science - 9 min drive - 7.8 km
Duke University - 12 min drive - 10.2 km
Duke University Hospital - 13 min drive - 11.0 km
Durham Performing Arts Center - 14 min drive - 12.7 km

Getting around

Durham Station - 13 min drive
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

‪Chick-fil-A - ‬7 min drive
‪Cookout - ‬6 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive
‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is On the Eno River with Fireplace pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at On the Eno River with Fireplace?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at On the Eno River with Fireplace?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is On the Eno River with Fireplace located?

Situated in Durham, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of West Point on the Eno and Eno River State Park. Duke Regional Hospital and Umstead Pines Golf and Swim Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

31 Mar 2025

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

Fun in the Woods

Comfortable, relaxing, quiet

Stayed 58 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Perry J V.

9 Apr 2025

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

Tommy’s 1st birthday

This property is wonderful. We loved the feeling of being in the deep woods. Path going to the river and great outdoor seating and setting at the house.When we visit our son and his family next time, we will be looking to book this home!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

kerry M.

3 Feb 2025

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

Family and friends reunion

Homey home that backs up to the Eco River. Hiking along the river was a favorite activity along with hanging out in the beautiful backyard. It was the perfect place for a family reunion!

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy W.

11 Dec 2024

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

Sister's birthday

Lovely home in Durham, NC. with beautiful landscaped outside area. Sister lives in Chapel Hill and was only about a 20-minute drive. Enjoyed the visits from the neighborhood cats.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecka C.

15 Nov 2024

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

Charming cottage like out of a fairy tale!

Lu’s place is probably my favorite VRBO I’ve stayed in. The home is comfortable and cozy and she has thought of every detail you could think of. Cooking there for my family of 6 was a breeze as she had every tool, seasoning and appliance that you could possibly want and a dining table large enough for all of us. The house backs up to a state park with so much breathtaking wildlife. We must have seen 15 deer while drinking our coffee on the patio. There’s also access to trails along the river throughout the park. The master bedroom had the perfect bed. The perfect softness with plush pillows and warm blankets and it’s huge. We got the pleasure of meeting Lu during our stay and she was a lovely, genuine and warm person. We loved Scooter, the friendly neighborhood cat that would greet us each morning. The neighborhood is super safe and close to everything you need while somehow also feeling private and like you’re in.the middle of a forest. Our younger two kids felt very cool and independent staying in the garage apartment and I loved that it’s accessible from the inside of the main part of the house so that I could still supervise them. We also enjoyed the fire pit in the evenings and found the patio area to be just as comfortable as the inside of the house. I already want to come back!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela H.

4 Nov 2024

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

Excellent Stay

House is nicely laid out with nice light ving area and decent size bedrooms. Owner who lives next door was very friendly and welcoming but not intrusive. Saw lots of deer road ng both in the front and back of the property.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krystal P.

3 Nov 2024

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

Fabulous property

Peaceful relaxing location for weekend getaway with friends... plus visits from Scooter, the neighborhood cat♥️

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

greg g.

14 Oct 2024

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

Quiet and cozy

We had a stay in this cozy house. Loved having first floor bedrooms and safety features w my aging parent. Convenient to all we wanted. Host was close by and responsive and friendly. Lots of outdoor spaces to chill and relax overlooking the woods!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Mary S.

10 Oct 2024

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

Durham VRBO

The home was in a good location & in a quiet neighborhood. It was clean but needs some repairs and upgrades. The front porch light didn't work, paint is peeling on the hand rails leading up to the front door. In the master bath the shower doors didn't close all the way, grout was missing on some of the floor tiles, some of the bath towels had stains & pillows in the master bedroom were flat & uncomfortable. My daughter received multiple bug bites while sleeping in her bed & found a beetle in her bedding on our last day.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee J.

30 Sept 2024

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

Wonderful house backing up to a state park

We had a great time staying at this very comfortable home. Fabulous bed linens and fully stocked kitchen made for a luxurious stay. Plus plenty of run to spread out. Definitely recommend the

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jeff L.

21 Sept 2024

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

Family meet

The home was quiet and clean. Easy to find and stores/restaurants close by. We wanted to grill one evening however the grill looks like it had never been cleaned and there was mold growing on the grates. The silverware basket in the dishwasher was missing half of the bottom and the silverware fell through. The showerhead in hall bathroom was clogged with lime or other deposits.If these small details were corrected we would probably recommend

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bridget Q.

8 Sept 2024

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

Wedding in Raleigh

We had an excellent stay with our group! Our host, Lu, was fantastic. The home was clean and well-equipped. The neighborhood and yard were beautiful. We would highly-recommend this fabulous property for your stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

18 Aug 2024

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

Stay for family wedding

Very convenient and lovely property just as shown in the photos. I would be happy to return and stay longer.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John C.

2 Aug 2024

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

Woodsy comfortable home

Home was comfortable, Clean and just as it’s advertised. Positives - Well, stock kitchen - Plenty of towels - Nice TV sets in most rooms - Grill with gas provided - owners came over while we were out and left wood for the fire pit - Lot of deer walking through the property Negatives - Not worth mentioning it was a great place

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

16 July 2024

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

Very pleasant

The house was very spacious and clean. It had all the amenities as described. My family really enjoyed it and we plan on renting it again in the near future.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole R.

27 June 2024

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

Truly a haven

First off, Lu is amazing. A true gold star host who is ultra communicative, has an amazing property, and was incredibly helpful for a couple particular needs. The space…. Wow. Plenty of room for 3 generations in the home. The backyard is your own oasis to listen to wildlife, deer watch, yoga, read, and forget the rest of the world. Take an adventure down to the swimming hole- you won’t regret it. 10/10 would return!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James F.

17 June 2024

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

(0th Birthday Celebration

Great location near Eno River Park. Took a while to figure access to the park but took full advantage of it. Deck and backyard arrangements allowed outside partying in spite of the NC heat.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

31 May 2024

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

Leadership and Golf retreat

We had a very nice stay.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Vanessa J.

18 May 2024

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

Beautiful Property

My partner and I enjoyed our stay at this property. There were a few minor issues inside. The master shower door didn’t close properly and slippery shower floor. Main bathroom toilet seat could use an upgrade. Nice and clean inside though. Very well stocked on everything you needed. Outside porches could’ve used some spring cleaning but overall I would stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig Z.

11 May 2024

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

Eno river experience

Tranquil backyard and neighborhood with great trail hiking along the Eno River. Lu was a great property owner and very attentive to any communications.

Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah N.

17 Apr 2024

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

A lovely spot for nature lovers

We really enjoyed staying right on the edge of Eno River State Park. We used the fire pit nightly and enjoyed being able to walk down to the river trail from the neighborhood. We even saw a huge family of deer in the back area.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

12 Apr 2024

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

Another Great Holiday Celebration

This is our 3rd stay at this wonderful property & our 2nd Easter. Even with my son living in VA now this was the perfect place to celebrate with his Durham friends & his sister who flew up from college in Tampa. 6 person dining & great kitchen. Comfortable bedding & quiet neighborhood. Deer came around & the local neighborhood cat too. Everyone wants to do it again next year!!!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shaun U.

19 Mar 2024

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

We didn't want to leave

We were coming town to see friends and wanted to find a place to stay close. We really couldn't have gotten closer as they lived right around the corner on Kinlock. The house was perfect for the visit to allow us to have our friends over. Our daughters were able to hang out in the bunk bed room over the garage. The adults were able to have beer and pizza on the patio on a perfectly lovely night The screened in patio made for a perfect space to sit and chat and catch up. The house was well equipped for everything we needed. It was clean and well appointed. But the best part truly is the back porch, patio, deck and surrounding area. My son, who is not outdoorsy, spent so much time exploring. My daughter and her friend swung in the hammock, giggling and catching up. And even our dogs, who don't typically travel with us, loved the screened in patio to catch some rays and a puppy nap or two. It was incredibly ideal and we can't wait to come back when we can enjoy some fall colors. Thank you so much for sharing your home with us.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave B., Orlando

6 Feb 2024

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

Fantastic Visit

We got lucky and the weather is stunning during our stay. But even if the weather wasn't perfect, the property was! A beautiful home, with everything we could want. A gorgeous patio in the back overlooking a forest. A hiking trail right there down to and along the Eno River. And a very nice host (Lu), who was responsive to answer a couple questions I had, and even came over to light the gas fireplace's pilot light. We will stay here again soon. THANK YOU.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charity M.

28 Jan 2024

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

Perfect location

We loved the little neighborhood. It was great for a walk around the streets or out the back to the woods and the river. Conveniently located close to stores and a couple good restaurants. While the traffic was a bit much at times, it was not hard to get to downtown Durham, Raleigh, or Chapel Hill. We also enjoyed the daily visits from the herd of deer and Scooter, the neighborhood cat. Super friendly and obviously well cared for by all.

Stayed 30 nights in Dec 2023

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Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 4

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 1

Spaces

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