The Professor’s House | Sunroom + Garden

The sunroom gets the morning light. The shelves are full of books worth reading. The kitchen has soapstone counters and everything you need for a real meal. The Professor’s House is a 2-bedroom home in Old North Durham, walkable to Duke and the Saturday Farmers Market. You walk into a place prepared for you. Be Delighted.

We want you to have a delightful and seamless stay. While we respect your privacy and will not be on the property during your visit, we are readily available to assist you. Please feel free to reach out via the messaging app or by phone if you have any questions or need recommendations.

Old North Durham is a real neighborhood. Tree-lined streets. Front porches. People who know each other. And a stretch of Geer Street a short walk away that has become one of the best retail & dining strips in the city.

Coffee: Cocoa Cinnamon OND, 0.7 miles. Brews Little Waves Coffee.
Eat and drink: Geer Street Garden, LouElla wine bar, and Motorco Music Hall -- all on or just off Geer and Foster.
Landmark: Historic Durham Athletic Park (the DAP), the original Bull Durham ballpark, on the Geer and Foster block. Durham Farmers Market, 0.9 miles, 12 min walk.
Duke: East Campus 0.8 miles. West Campus 1.4 miles.

Several guests who have stayed here have moved to Durham. This is one of the reasons.

You will have full, private access to the entire home and surrounding property for the duration of your stay. Full arrival instructions, including access details and a property map, are sent 48 hours prior to arrival. Your digital guidebook has useful trip-planning information.

The Professor’s House is what it sounds like: a home where someone lived thoughtfully, and it remains that way. A UNC English professor collected the books and the art, travelling widely and bringing treasures back. The travertine-floored sunroom, the upright piano, the native plant garden, the soapstone kitchen counters -- it wasn’t designed. It accumulated. That is harder to replicate than any renovation.

Sunroom. Travertine floors. East-facing windows. A dedicated private workspace with a desk and strong wifi (572 Mbps). Glass doors open directly onto the flagstone patio and fire pit. The morning light here is the kind guests mention when they come back.

Living room. Floor-to-ceiling bookshelves. Original artwork from the owner’s travels. A working Acrosonic upright piano. This is not a room that could belong to just any rental.

Kitchen. Soapstone counters. Full-size Frigidaire range with 5 burners. Dishwasher, microwave, drip coffee maker & electric kettle, stocked with Little Waves Coffee. Stocked with real cookware, knives, and the staples for cooking an actual meal.

Dining room. Separate dining room, table seats 4, connects naturally to the kitchen.

Bedrooms. King bedroom and full bedroom, both made to standard with good linens and ceiling fans. The sunroom sofa sleeps a fifth guest; extra pillows and bedding are stocked in the hall closet for their use.

Bathroom. Separate bathtub and walk-in shower. Fillaree shampoo, conditioner, and body soap stocked throughout.

Backyard. Fully fenced. Native plantings. Flagstone patio with a fire pit and outdoor seating. Covered parking for 2 cars in the rear, accessed via the alley.

Laundry. In-unit washer and dryer, iron & board.

You walk in and the local coffee is already in the kitchen. The note is on the counter. The bed is made right. That is how Delighted Properties works.

Duke East Campus (Baldwin Auditorium): 0.8 miles, 12 min walk or 3 min drive
Duke University Hospital: 2.1 miles, 7 min drive
Duke West Campus (Cameron Indoor Stadium, Duke Chapel, Wallace Wade): 1.4 miles, 5 min drive
VA Medical Center: 3.0 miles, 10 min drive
Downtown Durham (American Tobacco Campus, DPAC): 1.2 miles, 4 min drive or 20 min walk
Historic Durham Athletic Park (the DAP): 0.9 miles, 15 min walk
Durham Farmers Market: 0.9 miles, 12 min walk
RDU Airport: 16 miles, 20 min drive
Research Triangle Park: 18 miles, 22 min drive
Durham Bulls Athletic Park (DBAP): 1.4 miles, 5 min drive
Carolina Theater: 1.1 miles, 4 min drive
American Tobacco Trail (nearest access): 2.5 miles

Parking: Covered off-street parking for 2 cars in the rear, accessed via the alley.

A few things worth knowing -- we share these not as a warning but because guests who know what to expect tend to have the best stays.

Entry to The Professor’s House is through the back door. Full arrival instructions, including an access map, are available in your welcome message and digital guidebook 48 hours prior to check in.

The lot adjacent to the property is currently under construction. Construction is daytime-only on weekdays and is expected to continue through Fall 2026. We want you to have this information before you book.

Pets are not permitted at this property. We appreciate that all guests respect this. Delighted Properties has pet-friendly homes available -- please contact us and we will find a great fit for you and your pet.

Families are welcome. Please note this home is not child-proofed. We ask that younger guests are supervised around the books, art, and furnishings that make this home what it is.

The indoor fireplace is decorative and is not operational. Please do not attempt to light it or use it for burning.

Please keep food waste out of the kitchen drain and avoid flushing anything other than toilet paper.

Reservations include identity verification through our screening partner, Safely. You may receive an email to complete this step -- check your spam folder if you do not see it within 24 hours of booking. We are happy to answer any questions before you book.

This address may not be used to establish residency or open accounts. Packages are welcome during your stay.

Stays of 29 nights or more are available and may incur additional fees. Please contact us before booking a stay of this length so we can confirm the best available terms. For longer stays, Delighted Properties has several options across our portfolio -- check our profile for the full collection.