Durham, North Carolina, is located in the "Research Triangle," a term used to describe the area between the three area research universities, including Duke, University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill and North Carolina State University in Raleigh. The Durham area also is home to forested regions that offer cabin accommodations. Durham and surrounding towns offer golfing opportunities at the Roxboro Country Club, Falls City, Hillandale and the Lakeshore Golf Courses.
The Cornerstone Cabin
The 1,750-square-foot Cornerstone Cabin at Mayo Lake is located just under 30 miles from Durham, and approximately 60 miles from the Raleigh-Durham Airport. The four-bedroom cabin is adjacent to the lake and features a private dock. Dine at the cabin, using the fully-equipped kitchen, or drive to a selection of eateries, including Vesuvio's Italian and the American Hero Restaurants, located just seven miles from the cabin in Roxboro. Golfing at the Roxboro Country Club is a half-hour drive from the cabin. Higher in-season rental rates are charged for stays during June through September. A two-night minimum is required. Pets are welcomed at the cabin, with payment of a nightly fee.
The Cornerstone Cabin #309361
Mayo Lake
Roxboro, NC 27573
(919) 676-8897
(919) 846-0802
Saltbox Cabin
The Saltbox Cabin is a wooden recreation of a traditional design popular in the early American colonies. The four-bedroom, three-bath house sleeps up to eight guests and is located a half-hour drive from downtown Durham. The town of Roxboro features museums, restaurants, sports bars and shopping, all less than a 10-minute walk from the lodging. Nearby eateries include Stuart's Family Grill, Clarksville Station and the Golden Corral Restaurants. Golfing at the Roxboro Country Club, near Chub Lake, is approximately a half hour from the cabin.
Saltbox Cabin #274509
Roxboro, NC 27573
(919) 846-0802
(919) 676-8897
Carolina Log Cabin
The Carolina Log Cabin, a recreation of a late 1700s land-grant cabin, is located on the Arrowhead Inn property. The accommodation features a wood-burning fireplace and a sleeping loft with Jacuzzi tub on the second floor. Modern conveniences include high-speed Internet service and cable television access. Sit on the porch rockers or enjoy a steam shower for a relaxing afternoon at the cabin. Dining includes a cabin eating area and access to restaurants within a 15-minute drive from the lodging. The proprietors of the Arrowhead Inn, a bed and breakfast also located on the property, offer concierge service for the cabin that includes food service and assistance in touring the Durham area.
Carolina Log Cabin at the Arrowhead Inn
106 Mason Road
Durham, NC 27712
(919) 477-8430
(800) 528-2207
arrowheadinn.com
About The Author
Lee Grayson is an ethnographer and freelance writer. She has written for both Oxford and Harvard University presses and research publishers, including Facts On File and ABC-CLIO. She holds certificates from the University of California campuses at Irvine and San Diego.
