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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!

Mirabelle- 3bd Downtown/Duke/RTP/No Cleaning Fees
Step into the comfort of this stylish, newly renovated 3- bedroom, 1- bath bungalow! CENTRALLY LOCATED & NEAR ALL MAJOR HIGHWAYS, Mirabelle is just minutes from downtown Durham, Duke University & RTP. No matter what brings you to Durham, Mirabelle has the perfect location & convenient amenities you’re looking for! * 5 min from downtown Durham * 10 min from Duke University & Duke Hospital * 10 min from RTP * 15 min from RDU airport * 10 min from Durham bulls and DPAC * 15 min from UNC hospital

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.

Modern Spacious Tiny Home Nestled in the Trees
Nestled amongst 5 acres of hardwood trees, this small yet spacious home is a great place to retreat and unwind. I built this home for myself over the course of a couple years and put all my love into every part of the design. I occasionally travel and would love to share the space with you while I'm away. The house is modern yet is full of warmth. Every window offers a view of the forest around the house. It's the perfect base for a visit, within a 15 min drive of CH, Durham and Hillsborough

The Bird's Nest
This newly renovated lower level apartment is nestled in the peaceful Forest Hills neighborhood. Our space is in an ideal location to enjoy all that Durham has to offer and comes complete with everything you'll need to feel at home. Minutes from excellent restaurants, outdoor fun, and cultural entertainment. Enjoy an evening at DPAC, a Durham Bulls baseball game, an energizing game of tennis at Forest Hills park, or a relaxing stroll through Duke Gardens. All just minutes from our doorstep.

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.

Artist's modern cabin close to downtown and Duke
Relax and recharge in a beautifully updated passive solar home in the woods. Enjoy original art and a professionally-equipped kitchen inside, along with songbirds and extensive landscaping outside. Don't feel like cooking? You're only a few minutes from downtown Durham, major shopping centers, and great restaurants. The two bedrooms are outfitted with a super-comfortable, high density foam mattress and luxury bedding, and sports views overlooking the tree canopy.

Luxurious Modernist Tree House
Stunning, private, one-of-a-kind unique home that is perfect for a vacation, staycation, special occasion, or everyday celebration of life. Built by renown modernist architect Frank Harmon, the 2128 square foot home on 1.3 acres was crafted with meticulous attention to detail. Inside the home, you are nestled amongst the tree tops while being surprisingly close to restaurants, shopping, downtown Raleigh, Wake Med, UNC, Duke, and the Research Triangle Park.

Designer Garden Home | Gas Fireplace
Brand new luxury home nestled in the trees in the downtown adjacent Cleveland-Holloway neighborhood. This private guest house is tucked behind an historic duplex (also a Vacation Rental). Private yard, patio, deck and parking. Inside you will find designer selected finishes including gleaming reclaimed pine floors, natural wood doors, quartz countertops, 10' ceilings, a soaring cupola, gas fireplace, meticulously designed bathrooms + much more.

Reclaimed Beauty (upstairs apt) Cleveland Holloway
You will stay in a newly renovated 1915 simplified Queen Anne home two-bedroom second-floor unit located on the edge of Durham's Cleveland Holloway neighborhood with immediate access to downtown's farmers market, restaurants, and bars. A well-appointed kitchen, spacious walk-in shower with waterfall element, and bedrooms with individualized comfort control greet our guests.
Popular amenities for house rentals in Durham
House rentals with a pool

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

Adorable Bungalow, Minutes from Downtown Durham

3bd Lake pool access near Duke UNC Southpoint

Designer home close to RDU and downtown, sleeps 12

Family Retreat w/ NEW POOL - Durham

Movie Loft Stunner @ Carpenter Village | Walkable

Home away from home in Durham with Private Pool!

It’s Hot Tub Season! Stunning Home! Relax - Enjoy.
Weekly house rentals

Sara P Duke Studio ( Hot Tub)

Villa Pinea, secluded MCM gem close to UNC & Duke!

Guest Suite: Artist studio turned into loft.

The Angier House | Modern Smart Home | 4Car Garage

Fenced Patio, Soaker Tub & Walkable Central Durham

Sunny Home With Soaring Ceilings

Comfy place, ideal location

Luxe Stay Near Duke &DT - Rooftop/Firepit/Games
Private house rentals

Downtown Durham Apartment with a View

Entire home in RTP near Duke, fenced backyard

Burch Avenue Hideaway- walk to Duke

“Crash” - 1.5 br/1 ba three blocks from Duke

Modern - Downtown, RTP, RDU, Duke, DPAC, Hospitals

Nordic Vibes+FiberWiFi+Close to Duke/UNC

HistoricallyHip on Hale/Walkable, 3 min to Duke

Custom Home Near Duke | Fast WiFi & Easy Check-In
When is the best time to visit Durham?
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| Avg. price | £82 | £83 | £86 | £92 | £103 | £90 | £89 | £86 | £85 | £95 | £96 | £87 |
| 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 1,080 holiday rentals in Durham

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Durham holiday rentals start at £8 per night before taxes and fees

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

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Find 410 rentals that welcome pets

Holiday rentals with a pool
70 properties feature pools

Rentals with dedicated workspaces
690 properties have a dedicated workspace

Wifi availability
1,050 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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