A 1930s brick Tudor cottage set back on a wooded lot in SW Durham -- stone chimney, arched entry, hardwood floors throughout. Three bedrooms including a private first-floor king suite. Ten minutes to Duke Hospital, Duke West Campus, and downtown Durham. Little Waves Coffee in the kitchen. Fillaree toiletries in the bath. The kind of house that feels like it has been waiting for you. The space The Stone Arch House is a 1930s brick Tudor cottage set on a deep, wooded lot in Durham's Duke Forest neighborhood. Dozens of dogwood trees and azalea bushes frame the home in spring. The ivy-covered stone chimney rises above the canopy in every season. Inside, hardwood floors run through every room. An original fireplace anchors the living room. An arched interior doorway connects the main rooms. A built-in pine phone nook frames the first-floor hallway. Living room Generous seating, the original fireplace, and direct sight lines to the dining room through the original arched pass-through. TV mounted above the fireplace mantle. The arched interior doorway -- a detail guests consistently photograph and remember. Kitchen Fully equipped with electric range, oven, dishwasher, refrigerator, blender, coffee maker. Stocked with cooking basics. Kitchen bar table works well for morning coffee before exploring the Bull City. Dining room Six-seat dining table with chandelier and natural light. Room for a full family dinner. First-floor primary suite King bed, private and quiet on the ground floor. Full bath with shower on the first floor. Room-darkening shades. This room works well for guests who need a ground-floor bedroom -- no stairs. Upstairs bedrooms King bedroom and queen bedroom, both with hardwood floors and room-darkening shades. Built-in pine cabinetry fills full walls in each room. The full upstairs bath has a bathtub with shower. Workspace Dedicated workspace with desk and reliable high-speed WiFi in the upstairs King room. Quiet enough for video calls. Outdoor space A private back patio surrounded by mature trees and garden. Charcoal grill on the covered back patio. Outdoor dining for eight. The patio is best in the morning before the day starts, and at dusk. Practical details In-unit washer and dryer. Pack-n-Play available. Three-car driveway parking on premises -- no street parking is available. You walk in and exhale. The local coffee is in the kitchen. The bed is made right. There is a handwritten note that says we saw why you are here. That is how Delighted Properties works. We are locally rooted in Durham -- in the products we stock, the recommendations we make, and the care we put into every turn. We hope you feel it the moment you arrive. Be Delighted. Guest access You’ll have the entire home and property to yourself, including off-street parking for up to 3 cars. Please note that the driveway is shared with the home behind, so we ask that you park courteously so as not to block them in! Other things to note 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. The fireplace in the living room is decorative and is not operational. The downstairs bath has a shower only. Guests who prefer a bathtub will want to use the upstairs bath. The driveway exits onto a blind curve. No street parking is available. Allow extra space when pulling out, especially after dark. Pull out forward. Pets are not permitted at this property. Delighted Properties has pet-friendly homes available -- contact us and we will find a great fit. Families are welcome. The home is not child-proofed and does not include baby equipment beyond the Pack-n-Play & kids dishes, which are always at the listing. The charcoal grill is available for your use on the covered back patio. 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. You may receive an email to complete this step -- check your spam folder if you do not see it. 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 at this property and may incur additional fees. Please contact us before booking a stay of this length so we can confirm the best available terms.