3 min Duke & DT Durham, 3BR Sleeps 8 & Fire Pit

A Japandi-inspired home 1 mile from Duke University's main campus, 3 minutes by car, 20 on foot. Three bedrooms plus a private downstairs suite with a queen wall bed, full bath, and kitchenette. Sleeps 8. Two parking spots. Fast Wi-Fi, dedicated workspace, and a private back patio with a fire pit that draws people outside without anyone having to suggest it. Pets: Not allowed. Smoking: Not allowed. Events: Not allowed. Suitable for: children and infants. Additional rules: Check-in at 4:00 PM, checkout at 11:00 AM. These windows ensure the home is fully prepared for every guest. Early check-in and late checkout may be available upon request for a $75 fee, based on availability. Unscheduled late departures beyond 30 minutes may incur a $100/hour fee. The home sleeps up to six guests. Please keep the headcount within that number. Visitors Registered guests only are permitted to remain on the property overnight. Day visitors are welcome with advance notice — please reach out before your stay. Total number of people on the property at any time must not exceed the approved limit. Quiet Hours Sunday through Saturday: 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Japandi Gem sits in a peaceful residential neighborhood — please keep outdoor activity and amplified sound minimal during these hours. No Smoking or Vaping Smoking or vaping of any kind is not permitted inside the home or on the property.. . Parking Maximum two vehicles per reservation. All vehicles must park in the driveway. Street parking is not permitted. Please do not block the fire hydrant at any time. Security Please lock all doors and windows when leaving. The property is equipped with exterior security cameras monitoring the front entrance, driveway, and patio. Please do not tamper with any cameras or safety equipment. Pets Pets are considered on a case-by-case basis with prior approval. Please message before booking with your dog's name, breed, weight, and a recent photo. The number of dogs permitted depends on size and breed — up to 2 small dogs (under 25 lbs each) may be approved, while larger dogs (25–50 lbs) are limited to 1 and subject to additional review. Dogs over 50 lbs are not permitted. Pet fee: $40 per dog, per night. A refundable $300 pet deposit is required for all approved pets. Breed restrictions apply — restricted breeds include bully-type breeds, Rottweilers, Doberman Pinschers, German Shepherds, Chow Chows, Akitas, Presa Canarios, and wolf hybrids. Guests traveling with a restricted breed must message before booking for eligibility review. Pets must stay off all furniture and beds. Guests are responsible for all pet-related damage, cleanup, and any additional cleaning fees.. . If anything comes up before or during your trip, the B Haven team is responsive and ready. The home opens into a vaulted great room with a skylight that pulls natural light through the space all day. Two cozy couches face each other — the kind of setup that encourages actual conversation. A 55-inch smart TV is positioned for the whole group. High-speed WiFi (100+ Mbps) means everyone can do what they need to do without negotiating bandwidth. The kitchen is fully equipped for real cooking, stainless steel appliances, full-size refrigerator, dishwasher, oven, stovetop, coffee maker, and enough counter space to actually work with. Wine glasses, dinnerware, and cooking basics are stocked. The dining table seats 6 comfortably, whether that's a family breakfast or late-night takeout after a long Duke weekend. Three bedrooms sleep up to 6 guests: two queen beds across two rooms, two singles in the third. A downstairs flex suite extends total capacity to 8, a private space with a queen wall bed (Murphy bed), full bathroom, a second washer/dryer combo, and kitchenette with mini-fridge and coffee bar. Ideal for grandparents joining a weekend, adult kids visiting their family, or a parent who needs a quiet work-from-home retreat between hospital visits. Each room carries the same Japandi sensibility — clean lines, warm textures, plush linens, nothing unnecessary. The kind of calm that makes waking up feel like part of the stay. Both bathrooms are fully stocked; a soaking tub is available when you need a proper reset. In addition to the flex suite combo, the main-unit washer and dryer are free to use — essential for longer stays, road trips with kids, or anyone attending a multi-day event. The dedicated workspace is a proper desk setup, not a kitchen chair pointed at an outlet. A walk-in closet means guests staying longer than a weekend can actually unpack. Free off-street parking accommodates 2 vehicles. Step outside to the private patio — wood decking, curated seating, greenery on all sides. The fire pit is the centerpiece, and the reason it shows up in nearly every review. Who stays here: Duke families visiting for Orientation, Family Weekend, graduation, or a home game find a real home base — spacious enough to spread out, 1 mile from Duke's main campus so nothing feels rushed. Families visiting Duke University Hospital come for the quiet, the fully equipped kitchen, and the ease of being 10 minutes from the medical center. Extended stays of 1 to 4 weeks are welcome and well-supported. Remote workers and professionals appreciate the dedicated desk workspace, 100+ Mbps WiFi, and in-unit laundry. Multiple guests have specifically called out Sneha's communication as exceptional, which matters when you're traveling for work and need things to simply work. And whether it's two people or eight, a quiet couples' getaway or a family spanning three generations — the fire pit and private backyard have a way of turning a good trip into one you actually talk about afterward. Check-in is fully self-directed via smart lock keypad — no key exchange, no waiting. Your unique access code arrives before you do. The entire home is yours from 4:00 PM: all three bedrooms, both bathrooms, the full kitchen, the patio, and the fire pit backyard. - Durham is one of the most compelling small cities in the American South right now, and this home sits four minutes from its center of gravity. Duke University's main campus is a four-minute drive. Whether you're here for Family Weekend, graduation, a home game, a faculty visit, or supporting someone at Duke Hospital, you won't find a more seamlessly located base. Downtown Durham is ten minutes away. The American Tobacco Campus anchors one of the best dining and entertainment districts in the state. Durham Bulls Athletic Park, the 21c Museum Hotel, Ninth Street's independent coffee shops and bookstores, and Brightleaf Square's upscale dining are all within easy reach. Duke Gardens and the Duke Lemur Center offer something genuinely unexpected for families wanting to get off the standard itinerary. RDU is twenty minutes away. One honest note: the neighborhood is residential and still developing. You'll want a car for most outings. With Duke a few minutes away and downtown ten, that car becomes the key to everything. With every reservation we want you to upload a copy of your ID on AirBnB.