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Luxe Modern Retreat *Entire Duplex/ Both Units!*
This stylish modern retreat is sure to become your new favorite getaway. You’ll enjoy access to the ENTIRE DUPLEX (both units!), perfect for traveling with friends, family, or colleagues. Each of the 2 units boasts its own beautiful living room and kitchen, plus 2 bedrooms & 1 bathroom per side. Gather together on the inviting front porch, or enjoy dinner alfresco on the sunny back patio. Ideally situated just 1 mile from the heart of Durham, you’ll enjoy all the best the Bull City has to offer!

Luxury Modern Suite W/ Private Deck
Welcome to our Private Luxury Master Suite! Enjoy a hotel-like experience with a spacious luxury bath featuring double sinks and a rain shower and a beautiful private deck with a peaceful view. We also include a coffee bar, work area, Wi-Fi, and TV. Conveniently located from RDU Airport and Downtown Durham, with a variety of restaurants and coffee shops nearby. Experience the perfect blend of comfort, luxury, and convenience in this upgraded suite! Parking is available and limited to 1.

Artist-Designed Cabin Near Duke & Downtown
Relax and recharge in a modern, artist-designed passive solar home tucked into the woods just minutes from downtown Durham and Duke University. This cabin-style retreat blends nature, comfort, and convenience — ideal for weekend getaways, visiting Duke, or extended stays. Inside you’ll find original artwork, abundant natural light, and a professionally equipped kitchen. Outside, enjoy birdsong and mature trees while staying close to Durham’s restaurants, coffee shops, breweries, and shopping.

Near Duke, Southpoint, UNC
Discover the perfect retreat in South Durham, NC! Our tranquil Airbnb offers an idyllic escape with a prime central location that guarantees a memorable stay. Start your morning on the inviting screen porch, where you can relish a cup of coffee and take in the view of the flower garden before headed out to enjoy some of the Triangle's finest attractions. Convenience is at your fingertips, as our Airbnb is just minutes away from RTP, RDU airport, Downtown Durham, DUKE, UNC, and the DPAC.

Downtown Luxury/King Beds/ Walk Everywhere
Enjoy this luxury bungalow perfectly located in Downtown Durham. Walk to the best that Durham offers! Immaculately furnished throughout. King beds with two en suite full bathrooms. Wake up and walk to CocoCinnamon to enjoy a delicious morning cup of coffee. Later in the day, Motorco, Full Steam Brewery, The Farmers Market, Central Park, Saltbox Seafood Shack, and downtown restaurants galore await you to enjoy. DPAC and the Durham Bulls will be unforgettable nights out. Perfect location!

Warm and Welcoming 3-Bedroom Cottage
Welcome to Carolina Cottage, nestled in one of Durham's premier post WWII neighborhoods, and extensively renovated by Designer + Builder Alicia Hylton-Daniel. Your experience will be enhanced by the thoughtfully curated spaces for relaxing, renewing and re-connecting. The home is spacious, with common areas to be shared, inside and out, as well as quiet spaces to read, nap, scroll and stream. You'll enjoy a full chef's kitchen and dining room, along with a sunny porch and shaded patio.

Guest Suite: Artist studio turned into loft.
A guest suite that's a former artist studio with 10-15 foot high windows and 20 foot high ceiling, converted into one bedroom loft with private entrance, bath, living area, and kitchenette. The space is attached to the rest of my house, but you'll have a private entrance, your own bathroom, living area and kitchenette and two seat dining table. You will not have access to a full kitchen. The open-concept design and high balcony ledge are unsuitable for children under the age of 10.

Luxurious Modernist Tree House
Stunning, private, and truly one-of-a-kind—this unique home is perfect for a vacation, staycation, special occasion, or simply celebrating everyday life. Designed by renowned modernist architect Frank Harmon. The 2,128-square-foot residence sits on 1.3 acres and was crafted with meticulous attention to detail. Inside, you’ll feel nestled among the treetops while remaining conveniently close to restaurants, shopping, downtown Raleigh, WakeMed, UNC, Duke, and Research Triangle Park.

Newly Renovated 3 BR home in convenient location!
Newly renovated space to relax and explore the best of Durham. Sleeps 6 with plenty of space to spread out. Well located - only 10 minutes to Duke, Duke Hospital, downtown and Ninth/Broad Street areas. Enjoy use of the fully stocked kitchen, comfortable living area, dining space and spacious back deck and screened in porch. Grill out and enjoy the back yard. Great for families and groups of friends or business travelers. Several restaurants close by and easy access to highways.

3BR Durham Haven: Perfect for Visiting Duke & DTWN
Welcome to Honeysuckle House, a gem nestled in Trinity Park, embodying Durham's unique charm. This cozy 3BR home, minutes from Downtown, Duke University, and Duke Med, offers a serene retreat. Infused with local aesthetics, it's your private sanctuary. Enjoy a fully-equipped space, designed for comfort and convenience. Ideal for families, groups, or business travelers, our home ensures a memorable Durham experience. Embrace the warmth of Honeysuckle House, your home away from home.

Perfectly Appointed @ Duke-Blue Devil Living!
Experience Duke at its best from our centrally located duplex between East & West Campus. With the campus bus stop right outside, easily explore Duke, Durham's museums, and local restaurants. Enjoy the perfect blend of comfort and style, featuring Little Waves coffee, a retro bathroom with eco-friendly products, and hotel-quality bedrooms. Duke Hospital is just minutes away, making our home ideal for your stay. Live like a Blue Devil at the heart of Duke and Durham. Book now.

Calming Woodland Octagon
Take a much needed break from the stresses of the city at this unique property nestled in old growth woodland. Indulge in the sound of the wind and a sea of stars. Make friends with your neighbors: deer, squirrels, hawks and fireflies. A haven for writers, artists, dancers, remote workers and nature lovers only 15 minutes from Chapel Hill and 8 minutes from Jordan lake. You'll find Zen, fiber internet, and more than a little magic here.
Popular amenities for house rentals in Durham
House rentals with a pool

1 story Ranch in South Durham/RTP/UNC/Duke/ RDU

Cozy 2-bed, 2.5 bath near UNC

Stylish Downtown Durham Home

3bd Lake pool access near Duke UNC Southpoint

Designer home close to RDU and downtown, sleeps 12

Family Retreat & Giant Pool • Private Oasis Durham

Guest house With Private Gate Near downtown

The Aqua Haven l4B2.5Bl Pool&Spacious yard near DT
Weekly house rentals

Bull & Blossom @ Duke | Firepit, Yard + Pickleball

Sleeps 4: Ocean-Blue Rooftop mins from Downtown

Private Deck | 9 Min to Duke | 8 to Downtown

Boho Bungalow Retreat Minutes from Downtown

Hot Tub Retreat • Walk to Downtown • Historic Home

Modern Durham Retreat | Near Duke & Downtown

Peaceful Location for Visitors to Duke and Durham

2-BR forest townhouse near Duke + UNC
Private house rentals

Modern 3BR Near DT Durham | Screened Porch

Cheerful Home DT Durham, Pelotons, Google Fiber

Cozy 3BD w/ Air Hockey, BBQ | Near Duke University

Comfy bungalow (2 BR, 1BA) for any travel need

Downtown Victorian Retreat w Fenced Yard

HistoricallyHip on Hale/Walkable, 3 min to Duke

Curated Duke Retreat • Mins to downtown • Espresso

Modern Rooftop - Duke, DPAC, Hospitals, NCCU
When is the best time to visit Durham?
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Avg. price | £90 | £90 | £94 | £92 | £102 | £89 | £88 | £86 | £84 | £94 | £98 | £95 |
| Avg. temp | 5°C | 7°C | 11°C | 16°C | 20°C | 25°C | 27°C | 26°C | 23°C | 17°C | 11°C | 7°C |
Quick stats about house rentals in Durham

Total holiday rentals
Explore 1,130 holiday rentals in Durham

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

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Family-friendly holiday rentals
760 properties offer extra space & child-friendly amenities

Pet-friendly holiday rentals
Find 460 rentals that welcome pets

Holiday rentals with a pool
70 properties feature pools

Rentals with dedicated workspaces
760 properties have a dedicated workspace

Wifi availability
1,110 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 Durham Bulls Athletic Park, American Tobacco Campus and Sarah P. Duke Gardens
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- Duke University
- PNC Arena
- Raleigh Convention Center
- Raven Rock State Park
- Sarah P. Duke Gardens
- North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
- Durham Bulls Athletic Park
- Lake Johnson Park
- North Carolina Museum of Art
- William B. Umstead State Park
- Eno River State Park
- American Tobacco Campus
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Crabtree Valley Mall
- North Carolina Museum of History
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