This early century 2 bedroom 2 bath bungalow with private yard has been completely renovated and modernized. Less than 5 minutes to all Durham has to offer in and around downtown. New fire pit perfect for those summer smores or for enjoying a cup of tea on those brisk winter and fall nights.
Guests will have access to the whole house.
History of Old North Durham:
Old North Durham is one of the oldest neighborhoods in the city of Durham. Originally known as North Durham, this area was converted from farmland into one of the city's first suburbs in the late 1800's. Many of the large historic homes along Mangum Street were built during the late Victorian era. Construction of the trolley line in 1901 (running north from Main Street directly into the heart of the neighborhood) spurred even more development. Through the 1920's and 30's many classic bungalows were built in the Arts & Crafts style.
Stories from long-time residents who grew up in the neighborhood in the 1930s tell of dirt roads, large families, and children playing everywhere you looked. In the evenings "Old Man Fletcher" would drive his ancient car to light all the "flambeaus" (kerosene smudge pots) and many times some of the neighborhood boys would ride alongside him. By the 1940's, Old North Durham was a close-knit community where multiple generations of the same families lived next door to one another.
After Integration in the 1950's and 60's, East Trinity Street became one of the first areas in Durham where African-American families bought homes and settled among their primarily white neighbors. Some of these early-integrating families are still in residence and can recall the challenge and the acceptance they experienced during that era.
In the late 1960's Old North Durham experienced a social and economic decline similar to urban neighbohoods around the country as the population migrated from urban areas to outlying suburbs. However, during the late 1970's and early 1980's a major effort was undertaken to revitalize the neighborhood. With the creation of Durham Neighborhood Housing Services in 1981, neighborhood residents joined city officials, business and banking leaders to secure the financial support for home improvements and renovations. It was from this group that the Old North Durham Neighborhood Association (ONDNA) got its start. For the next twenty years, ONDNA continued building solid relationships among neighbors, and working with local government and community organizations to continually enhance the quality of life in our vibrant community.
Starting in the 1990's and continuing through today, the neighborhood is experiencing a resurgence of interest and home ownership. Because of Old North Durham's status at a National Historic District, many homes are being historically renovated. Young professionals and families are moving here to enjoy the close-knit community where children can once again be seen playing in yards and on sidewalks. Old North Durham residents continue to represent a rich assortment of cultural, occupational and ethnic backgrounds. It is this mix that makes Old North Durham one of the city's most interesting and truly urban neighborhoods.
The property has a $45 pet fee per night per pet with a maximum of $500 per pet.
Please be advised that we will require a security deposit for any guests who have no reviews or are new to the platform.
LE TAUREAU VILLE HOUSE RULES:
*** Please share a copy of all of the rules of the house with all of the guests in the house.
1) A booking request constitutes acceptance of all House Rules in their entirety and complete acknowledgement of listing description from all guests on the reservation.
2) The guests' names on the reservation must match the guests' government-issued picture IDs. The host and/or host's designated agent reserves the right to verify all guests' valid unexpired government-issued picture IDs at the time of check-in and any time during the guest's stay to make sure information provided to the host on the reservation is valid for safety reasons.
3) The guest who books the house is responsible for the behavior of all of the guests in the house. Please share a copy of all of the rules of the house with all of the guests in the house.
4) Only guests on the reservation may have door lock code and/or key. Guests may not share the front door code or key with anyone else outside the reservation. There will be only one code or key provided for guests. In cases where a key is provided, guests will be charged $25 for each key that is lost.
5) We expect you to be responsible and treat the house well. It is not a frat house-- it's not the sort of house you play beer pong on the dining room table. With all due respect, if you don't understand what this means, please do not book the house.
6) We are in a residential area. People live all around us, and we respect their right to peace and privacy. Quiet Hours are mandated by Durham law between 10pm and 7am. You must not be on the outside spaces making noise during these times. Durham takes its Noise Ordinance very seriously, and if a police car drives by and hears noise, you may be cited and face sizable fines. If police are called because of disturbances in the house or noise levels, you will be immediately evicted with no refunds.
7) Access to the house is through the front door. There is parking for one vehicle in the the driveway. Street parking directly in front of the house is also available.
8) This is a smoke-free, drug-free property. Smoking or illegal drugs are not allowed anywhere on the property which includes the back deck, front porch, any grassy areas, driveway, or the covered grille area in the backyard. This includes cigarettes, marijuana, vaping or e-cigarettes. If there is evidence of drug use, smoking or a smoke smell in the house when the cleaning crew comes, you will be charged an extra cleaning fee of at least $500. Smoking on any part of the property is NOT permitted. If you choose to take any of these substances to alter or enhancing your reality or to experience a certain emotional state, this property is not for you.
9) No illegal substances or criminal activity allowed on the property. Illegal activity will be grounds for eviction with no refunds.
10) No additional guests are allowed in the property without homeowner's prior approval (including any visitors) over the number of guests stated on the reservation. Total number of people this property hosts is 4. Unauthorized or undisclosed guests/ visitors that try to enter the property even temporarily, will be turned away.
11) This entire property is not infant or child proof and is not suitable for infants and children because of dangerous equipment on the premises. If a guest plans to bring an infant or a child to the premises; in spite of the stated explicit danger, it must be disclosed to the host BEFORE booking, so the host could try to accommodate if possible. The host incurs additional expenses hosting infants and children. Therefore, guests must include all children in the adult guest count rather than in the child guest count. Total number of people this property hosts is 4.
12) Guests may not sublet the property.
13) The guest responsible for the booking shall be responsible for everyone entering the home. Any damage caused; either by registered party or any visiting guest(s) of theirs will be charged to the guest responsible for the booking.
14) Guests shall report in writing any issues with their check-in or any problems on the premises, including broken or malfunctioning items and matters that require host's attention, within an hour of check-in. Please contact the host, so the host can try to remedy the situation
15) Please lock the doors whenever you leave and close all the windows. To lock the keyless locks, press the lock icon on the digital screen after you close the door. If it rains and the windows have been left open, you will be responsible for any damage to the house or its furnishings.
16) Please treat our home respectfully. Leave the house in the same condition you found it. Clean up before you leave. All bottles, take out, food, cans, boxes; and anything else you brought into the house, must be disposed of in the trash bins located on the right side of the house in front of the driveway. There are lots of trash/garbage bags under the kitchen sink for you to use.
17) Dispose of trash in appropriate garbage bin located on the on the right side of the house in front of the driveway. Do not store any trash outside as there are squirrels and wild animals in the area. Guests are welcome to leave the trash bag in the kitchen when they depart.
18) Spill something???... please clean it up. Paper towels, broom and cleaning agents are made available for your use. Please especially clean up spilled drinks before the stickiness gets tracked everywhere. There are old towels on top of the washer in the main laundry room if you need to clean up any spills. Please feel free to dispose of the old towels after you have used them.
19) Please place dishes in the dishwasher before you leave.
20) Please don't move the furniture from room to room. Please especially don't move the indoor furniture outside and vice versa.
21) Do not take mattresses off of the beds.
22) Don't use the body towels/ hand towels and/or washcloths to clean anything but your body. Especially the floor. If you need to clean a spill, use paper towels.
23) If you break something, please let us know as soon as possible.
24) Don't take anything off of the walls.
25) No glitter, no glitter, no glitter. Please, no glitter. Confetti is allowed if it's made of paper.
26) Excessive cleaning will result in an additional cleaning fee of $300. If spills are on the furniture and/or rugs and cannot be removed, the booking guest will be charged with replacing the item.
27) The booking guest will be charged for any damages to the house, even if done by a
