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Entire Cottage with Yard and Fire Pit
Sitting on a sunny, corner lot, our home is the perfect spot to be your home away from home! Enjoy the sunrise w/your favorite beverage on the sweet front porch, and out back, you'll love the firepit + deck with a gas grill. Inside, you'll find natural light throughout, a well-stocked kitchen w/updated, modern appliances, reliable wifi + a smart tv ready for your own streaming logins. Close to everything too! We can't wait to host you! Early check in + late check out avail. for an additional fee

The Durham Blue Bungalow- Walk Downtown
This fresh new gem is a 10 min walk from downtown Durham & award winning restaurants, DPAC, Tobacco trails & more. Less than 2 miles from Duke Univ. Hospital, sports venues & shopping. This 2 bed/ 1 bath bungalow sits high up on a corner lot with an outdoor living area. A dedicated work space with high speed internet. Comfortable K/Q beds w/ fresh white linens, black out curtains, memory foam pillows invite you to sleep in. Coffee, tea , expresso & 1 dedicated parking spot for your convenience.

Light-filled Guesthouse Near Duke
Second floor of recently-built garage apartment in a charming, peaceful Durham neighborhood. Twenty minutes to RDU Airport, five minutes to Duke's East Campus and ten minutes to West Campus, we are an easy walk to a range of locally-owned restaurants. Lovely, light-filled apartment has a bedroom, full kitchen and living area, bathroom, private entrance, and patio with seating. Occasionally, we may have first-floor space available at extra cost. Well-behaved pets welcome. See below for fees.

Little House Old North Durham
Welcome to our little house in Old North Durham. The 380 square foot studio guest house (open concept) sits behind our Bungalow in a centrally located historic neighborhood.; a 15-20 minute walk to Durham's vibrant Central Park District and a little further to downtown. Close by restaurants, music, movies and shows. Sleeps 2 comfortably on queen bed, and 2 additional on convertible couch from IKEA. Living area joins kitchen and is open to bedroom (see photos). Vaulted ceilings create openness.

Tiny Farmhouse in the Heart of Durham
Enjoy the tiny experience without sacrificing the relaxations and comforts of home. Unwind in this quaint 1 bedroom 1 bath tiny farmhouse that’s equipped with full-sized appliances and tasteful amenities. The Farmhouse at Scout is nestled in Downtown Durham’s burgeoning Southside neighborhood and is extremely close to the best restaurants, shops, and activities that Durham has to offer. Major attractions: • DPAC: .8 mi • Durham Bulls: .8 mi • Farmer’s Market: 1.2 mi • Duke: 2.9 mi

Private studio apartment steps from Downtown!
Compact studio steps from Downtown Durham with a private entry and free street parking! Well-stocked kitchenette and bathroom. Close to Duke and walkable to all of Downtown and more: ✦ 7+ coffee shops ✦ 10+ breweries ✦ Plenty of restaurants + bars ✦ DPAC, Durham Bulls + Durham Convention Center ✦ Central Park, Farmer's Market + Durham Food Hall ✦ Ellerbe Creek + American Tobacco Trails We live in the townhouse above the studio and are happy to assist with anything you might need.

Walk to everything in Durham (includes parking)!
This unit is located on the second floor. Cute and comfy one-bedroom with parking! Located in a great 'secret garden' community downtown. Close to Duke campus and Duke Medical. Walk to all of the fun Durham has to offer. This apartment was refurbished in 2023 and is designed to maximize your comfort. Includes a cushy king bed, a comfy daybed, and a well-stocked kitchen. Perfect for long or short stays. This is not just another corporate AirBnB. We want you to love your stay!

Reclaimed Beauty in Downtown's Cleveland-Holloway
Stay in a renovated, simplified Queen Anne-style home from 1915, located on the edge of Durham's Cleveland Holloway neighborhood with easy access to downtown's farmers market, restaurants, and bars. A portion of your stay goes to Airbnb.org to support hosting refugees. Relax in a spacious kitchen with Little Waves coffee, high ceilings, a beautiful live edge slab table, and a luxurious clawfoot tub shower. Please note, there is only one bathroom located in the master bedroom.

Rustic Cabin on a Working Farm in Durham
Come get away from it all—while conveniently close to everything—at Laurel Branch Gardens, a 12-acre farm that uses organic growing practices. About 100 yards from the farm house, the cabin is a renovated tobacco barn with a sleeping loft, full kitchen, bathroom (with a shower and composting toilet), and living area. Meet the pigs and chickens. Lay in the hammock. Listen to bird calls. During June and July u-pick blueberries will be available for harvest for $3.50/lbs.

Apartment in leafy Colonial Village, Durham
I turned my house into a duplex, by turning a very 70s addition into a private, cozy, and charming space. There's a kitchenette, a dining area, and a sitting area, a bedroom, and a bathroom. The location would be ideal for someone who needs quick access to Duke Regional Hospital (4 minutes away) or downtown (6 minutes), or someone who wants to keep up a running habit (the greenway is nearby). A taqueria, a grocery store, and a coffee shop are within walking distance.

Five & Dime Tiny House
Experience the charm of tiny living in this pet-friendly studio located in my serene yet urban backyard. It offers a peaceful escape while remaining convenient to the attractions & amenities that Durham has to offer. -only a mile east of downtown -1.5 miles to DPAC and Carolina Theatre -ten minutes to both Duke Hospital and Duke Regional -less than 20 minutes to RDU airport Let your dog run around the fully fenced yard while you sit on the deck and sip your coffee!

Duplex filled with natural light
A stylish, modern, and beautiful alley guesthouse that is located just 2 blocks from Duke's East Campus and 4 blocks from downtown Durham. The apartment is located in the historic Trinity Park Neighborhood in Durham. The apartment has a top of the line finish, hardwood floors, appliances, and furniture. The loft area is equipped with a standing desk and monitor and 2 Yoga matts, and it is ideal for working professionals visiting the area. Built: 2023
Popular amenities for Durham family-friendly rentals
Family-friendly home rentals with a hot tub

The Glam Cottage, Glamorous Southern Charm & cows.

Heart of the City- *Hot tub*ITB NC State

Luxury Home Downtown

Ebenezer Home w/ LAND + HOT TUB!

Modern Woodland Retreat

Gordon Guesthouse Studio Suite w/ hot tub & pool!

Guest Room at Tiny House Community on 30 acres

The Yurt at Frog Pond Farm
Family- and pet-friendly home rentals

Blackwood Mt Bungalow In the Woods with Sauna

Cheerful 3 BR home in South Durham near everything

Luxe Modern Retreat *Entire Duplex/ Both Units!*

Back Alley Apartment, walk Downtown and Duke.

Carriage House-32 Acre Wooded Lot & Trails & Pond

Bungalow retreat: spacious, light, easy access!

Mirabelle- 3bd Downtown/Duke/RTP/No Cleaning Fees

New Bohemian Studio Tiny Home
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The Cloverleaf | 1K 1Q 1T | Near DT Cary & RDU

Raleigh Oasis Close to it All

Spacious Poolside Guesthouse on Private Pond

Horse farm, serene, secluded, creekside suite

Downtown "Bull Durham" Condo

100 Year-Old Historic Brick 2BR Loft High Ceiling6

Luxe Guest Suite w Pool (Historic, Downtown)

Updated Warehouse Apt in the Heart of Downtown
When is the best time to visit Durham?
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| Avg. price | £89 | £91 | £95 | £101 | £115 | £96 | £97 | £94 | £91 | £100 | £104 | £100 |
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Quick stats about holiday rentals that are family-friendly in Durham

Total holiday rentals
Explore 1,080 holiday rentals in Durham

Nightly prices starting at
Durham holiday rentals start at £15 per night before taxes and fees

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Pet-friendly holiday rentals
Find 540 rentals that welcome pets

Holiday rentals with a pool
130 properties feature pools

Rentals with dedicated workspaces
790 properties have a dedicated workspace

Wifi availability
1,070 of Durham holiday rentals include wifi access

Popular amenities for guests
Guests love Kitchen, Wifi and Pool across Durham rentals

4.8 Average rating
Durham stays are highly rated by guests – averaging 4.8 out of 5!

Nearby attractions
Durham’s top spots include American Tobacco Campus, Durham Bulls Athletic Park and Sarah P. Duke Gardens
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- Duke University
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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