Historic Durham Mill House | Cozy 2BR Retreat

Stay in a thoughtfully restored historic mill house in Durham’s creative Golden Belt district. This bright 2BR/2BA home blends original character with modern comfort, making it an ideal home base for visiting Duke, downtown Durham, or the Triangle.
Highlights:
• Newly fenced backyard perfect for dogs
• Renovated kitchen + cooking essentials
• Comfortable beds + thoughtful touches
• Workspace, fast WiFi & Smart TV
• 2 full bathrooms
• Easy access to Duke, downtown & RTP

Your hosts at Delighted Properties are local to Durham and available if anything comes up during your stay. We’re happy to provide recommendations for restaurants, coffee shops, breweries, trails, and local favorites throughout the Bull City. Please feel free to reach out via the messaging app or by phone if you have any questions or need recommendations.

Golden Belt is one of Durham’s most distinctive historic neighborhoods — a creative district filled with renovated mill buildings, local restaurants, breweries, artist studios, and event spaces.

From the house, you’re:
• 1 block from Golden Belt Campus
• Minutes from downtown Durham
• Near DPAC, Durham Bulls Athletic Park & American Tobacco Campus
• Convenient to Duke University, NCCU, RTP & RDU Airport

The home sits on a quiet dead-end street with quick access to Durham’s best dining, coffee shops, trails, and entertainment.

Guests will have full private access to the home and property, including free street parking for up to 2 vehicles.

Enjoy access to the fenced backyard and front porch during your stay — ideal for morning coffee, relaxing after a day in the city, or spending time with your pets.

This thoughtfully restored historic mill house combines Durham character with the comfort and convenience guests want for short visits, longer stays, work trips, and weekends away.

Inside you’ll find:
• 2 private bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms
• Comfortable beds and cozy living spaces
• Renovated kitchen stocked for cooking at home
• Smart TV with streaming access
• Dedicated workspace + fast WiFi
• Washer/dryer for longer stays
• Pet-friendly accommodations
• Newly fenced backyard with direct access from the home

The fully fenced backyard is especially convenient for guests traveling with dogs, offering a secure outdoor space directly off the back entrance. While outdoor furnishings are still minimal, there’s plenty of room to relax, play, or enjoy fresh air during your stay.

The split-bedroom layout offers added privacy for couples, friends, families, or longer-term guests.

Hosted by Delighted Properties, a local Durham hospitality company, the home includes thoughtful touches throughout — from local recommendations to carefully selected amenities designed to help you settle in comfortably.

Located in Durham’s historic Golden Belt area, the home offers easy access to downtown Durham, Duke, NCCU, RTP, breweries, restaurants, and major highways.

Please note:
This is a historic urban home near an active roadway, so guests sensitive to city sounds may prefer to bring earplugs for sleeping. We provide a sound machine in each bedroom.

Golden Belt offers convenient access to Durham’s top destinations and the greater Triangle area.

Nearby attractions include:
• Golden Belt Campus (HighWire Brewing, The Cotton Room, artist studios) — 1 block
• Ponysaurus Brewing & local dining — under 1 mile
• Downtown Durham, DPAC & Durham Bulls Athletic Park — about 1 mile
• NCCU — 1.5 miles
• Duke University — 3.5 miles

Outdoor destinations nearby:
• American Tobacco Trail — 1.5 miles
• Duke East Campus Loop — 2 miles
• Durham parks, greenways, and bike trails throughout the city

Travel distances:
• RDU Airport — approximately 20–25 minutes
• Durham Amtrak & bus station — 1.5 miles
• Easy access to NC-147, I-85 & I-40

Uber, Lyft, biking, and driving are all convenient ways to get around Durham.

A few helpful notes before booking:

• Quiet hours begin at 10 PM out of respect for neighbors
• No parties or events permitted
• Smoking or vaping is not allowed anywhere on the property
• Up to 2 well-behaved dogs are welcome
• Pets must be supervised while outdoors
• Please note the home is not specifically child-proofed
• Washer/dryer units are compact and best suited for smaller loads
• Reservations longer than 29 nights may require additional fees depending on the length and details of the stay. If applicable, these will be discussed prior to confirmation.
• For the safety of our guests, neighbors, and properties, we use a secure third-party screening provider, Safely, as part of the reservation process. By confirming the reservation, guests agree to this screening. Guests may receive a follow-up email to verify identity and confirm reservation details. Please check your spam folder if you do not see this message.
• Airbnb Services or Experiences hosted by third parties are not permitted at the property without prior written approval. Unauthorized events, services, productions, or commercial activities may result in immediate cancellation of the reservation without refund.

We appreciate guests who treat the home with care and help us maintain a comfortable experience for everyone who stays here.