Caffeinated & Curated! Gem near Duke & Downtown
Entire home in Durham, NC
Why you'll love this stay
Location & Accessibility
Bike included and walkable to Duke campuses and downtown.
Value & Savings
Guests save an average of 27% when booking this stay vs. Airbnb and Vrbo.
Outdoor Living
Private patio with fire pit delivers cozy evenings outdoors.
Property details
HIGHLIGHTS: The Bull & Bean Cottage
• Private 3 BD/2 BA single‑story home
• Sleeps 6: 6 guests + 1 in pack-n-play
• Quiet, residential location on a tree-lined street close to Duke Hospital & downtown
• Fully fenced yard, fire pit, grill, & private patio
• Elevated, intentional design for comfortable, peaceful stays that feel like home — short or extended.
• Features signature, top-notch espresso machine & coffee+tea bar
• Free, off street & accessible parking in driveway for 3-4 cars
• Bike included to explore & ride into town
• Rare all-inclusive home: coffee, tea, towels, toiletries, paper products, consumables, cleaning & laundry supplies, and more.
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
• Primary bedroom: KING bed, en‑suite bathroom
• Bedroom 2: QUEEN bed
• Bedroom 3: QUEEN bed with FULL bed trundle
All bedrooms include:
✔️ quality, 100% cotton linens
✔️ blackout curtains
✔️ ceiling fans & sound machines
✔️ extra pillows & blankets
✔️ dedicated workspace
✔️ smart TV (primary suite only) + streaming
✔️ Pottery Barn bathrobes
BATHROOMS
• Both bathrooms have complimentary toiletries, shampoo, conditioner, body gel, and bidets installed.
• The KING bedroom has the en suite bathroom.
LIVING & ESSENTIALS
• One‑touch, luxe espresso machine, whole bean coffee, tea, syrups and more.
• Meticulously equipped kitchen designed for longer stays, including air fryer, blender, spices, oils, & condiments.
• Laundry in home, washer & dryer
• Fiber, High‑speed WiFi
• Entertainment to make lasting memories, including a vintage-style record player and vinyl records, games, playing cards, books, puzzles, kids' toys, and local recommendations for outtings.
• Bright, modern cottage-style living room with comfortable seating & 55” smart TV with premium streaming apps (included):
✔️ YouTube TV
✔️ Netflix
✔️ Prime Video
✔️ Hulu
✔️ Netflix
✔️ Disney+
✔️ HBOMax
✔️ Peacock
ACCESSIBILITY & MEDICAL FEATURES:
✔️ Handicap parking
✔️ 1 story home, step-free interior
✔️ Step-free entrance option (ramp installation available upon request)
✔️ Stability grab bars in primary shower
✔️ Orthopedic pillow system for elevated sleeping and recovery
✔️ NO carpet, hardwood floors throughout (area rugs moveable)
OUTDOOR SPACE
• Fully fenced yard
• Private patio with café lights
• Fire pit and grill
• Quiet space for evening relaxation
NOTEWORTHY
• Non‑toxic, eco‑friendly cleaning supplies and toiletries provided for stay - this is especially important for our immunocompromised guests.
• Family‑ready with custom lego table, pack‑n‑play, travel high-chair, toys, games, books, and magical ceiling projector in the 3rd/trundle bed bedroom
• Unlimited access to a boutique fitness studio downtown, included
LOCATION
• Walk to Duke Regional Hospital (10 minute walk)
• 1-2 miles to 9th Street, downtown Durham dining, shops, grocery, and trails.
• 2.5 miles to Duke East campus
• 4 miles to Duke University & Duke Hospital
• Bike provided for local exploring (the cottage sits on Durham‘s extensive bike lane map. Additional bike rentals available)
• Within 1/2 mile of the cottage:
-Panera, Chick Fil-A, Starbucks, Marco’s Pizza, Five Guys, Dunkin’ Donuts, Chipotle, Tropical Smoothie Cafe, Papa John’s, Wingstop, Jersey Mike’s, Lowe’s Home Improvement, Costco, Harris Teeter (grocery), and many more locally owned spots!
Other things to note:
• Message us for Duke patient-friendly and extended stay pricing 💙
We pride ourselves on being a refuge for patients, and we are committed to being as flexible as possible around treatments and hospitalizations.
• Designed for restful stays — not parties or events
• Fully stocked for medical, recovery and longer visits
• The cottage comfortably accommodates 6 adults + 1 child in the pack-and-play. The couch is not available for sleeping.
🚘 Skip the urban congestion—enjoy a quiet neighborhood retreat nestled in tree-lined streets with instant highway access to downtown Durham and Duke in less than 5-10 minutes.
Need help planning your trip or have questions? Message us - we are happy to help!
We look forward to the opportunity to host you!
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Guest access
• Keyless self check‑in with private PIN code
• Single‑story layout (no interior stairs)
• Driveway parking for 4–5 vehicles
• Optional no‑step ramp access available upon request
• Must be 25+ years young to book
Your reservation contributes to our community service mission. A portion of proceeds will be donated to local organizations to support those in need. 💗
Sleeping arrangements
Bedroom 1
1 king Bed
Bedroom 2
1 queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 queen Bed, 1 double Bed, 1 crib
What’s included
Self check-in
Free parking on premises
Washer
Free dryer – In unit
Central air conditioning
Central heating
Kitchen
Wifi
Guest reviews
Daniel
November 2026
Great stay!
Tim
November 2026
We had such a wonderful stay! The decor was beautiful, and there were so many thoughtful touches that made us feel right at home. Everything we needed was there, from toys for our toddler to cleaning supplies and an air fryer, which made traveling with a little one so much easier. The coffee bar was a favorite—we used it twice a day! Our host was incredibly kind and responsive and really helped make our trip extra special. We would happily recommend this home and will definitely stay here again!
Lynn
October 2026
Highly recommend !! My husband and I truly enjoyed our stay ~ communication was great ~ so many lovely details and amenities ~ Comfortable bed, living area and peaceful neighborhood !! We’d stay again in a heartbeat :)
Enrica
September 2026
We were only in Durham a few days but this place was beyond perfect for our small family. Especially if you are traveling with kids, it’s a gold mine in terms of amenities (toys, books, joovy room, travel high chair) and it’s so clean and well-appointed. Kristin is responsive and thoughtful and everything was labeled and instructions were clear. The beds were also incredibly comfortable. It’s the best I have slept in a while! Really exceptional rental, and we have traveled a lot! Thanks, Top Notch!
Know before you go
House rules
Up to 6 overnight guests
No pets
No smoking
Quiet hours
No parties or events
No commercial photography
Lock up at checkout
During the stay
Before checkout
About the host
Kristin @ Top-Notch In NC
Host rating
5
Years hosting
2