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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!

Modernist Masterpiece: 'Simply the Best'
Welcome to Hazel Modernist 6 - designed and built by Alicia Hylton-Daniel, with her "sister," Modernist 5, next door. Centrally located downtown, this gorgeous escape is truly livable. Fully equipped chefs kitchen opens into the large living & dining space, with Frame TV and fireplace. 3BR & private back deck offer plenty of space together or alone. Each home by Alicia is infused with creative and new design concepts. This glamorous home celebrates the essence of Tina Turner, Simply the Best.

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.

Clean Quiet Medical&Work Stay, Fenced Yard, Pets
Welcome to a spotlessly clean, quiet, and comfortable home in downtown Durham, thoughtfully set up for medical stays, longer work visits, and guests traveling with pets. Many guests choose this home while visiting Duke University Hospital, the VA Hospital, or Duke University, and appreciate having a calm place that feels easy to live in during what can be stressful or busy times. This is not a party house —it’s a peaceful, practical space designed to help you rest, reset, and settle in.

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.

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.

Full reno, walk to restaurants!
Renewed classic home in the most central location in all of Durham. Peaceful tree-lined community just outside of downtown but walkable to coffee, beer, and the best food in town. 10 minutes or less to Duke campus, Duke hospital, downtown Durham. 20 minutes to RTP, UNC, and RDU airport. Located in the Rockwood/Lakewood neighborhoods walkable to all the foodie highlights. NO SMOKING. Do not book if you or your guests plan to smoke.

Hyacinth House
Hyacinth House Newly remodeled house in the heart of a wonderful Durham neighborhood. 5 minutes to Duke University, 20 minutes to UNC Chapel Hill, 15 minutes to Research Triangle Park, 20 minutes to Raleigh-Durham Airport. Close to many shops and restaurants. Family friendly neighborhood, large fenced back yard. Screened porch. After each stay, the house is cleaned according to CDC recommendations.
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

3bd Lake pool access near Duke UNC Southpoint

Designer home close to RDU and downtown, sleeps 12

Lovely home in Durham with Game/Movie Room!

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

Downtown Durham Apartment with a View

Sleeps 4: Ocean-Blue Rooftop mins from Downtown

Cozy Bungalow Near Downtown

Modern Durham Retreat | Near Duke & Downtown

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

Screen Porch & Close to Duke

New Build |Trinity Park | 5 Min to Duke & Hospital

Modern Rooftop - Duke, DPAC, Hospitals, NCCU
Private house rentals

Durham Retreat; Deck, Grill, Firepit, Dining +More

Inviting Duke Stay|FirePit|King Bed|Pets

Cozy Cottage with Fenced Yard

Boho Bungalow Retreat Minutes from Downtown

Peaceful Location for Visitors to Duke and Durham

Cozy Durham Retreat | Movie Nights Near Duke

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

Downtown Victorian Retreat w Fenced Yard
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 | £89 | £89 | £93 | £91 | £101 | £88 | £87 | £85 | £83 | £93 | £97 | £94 |
| 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
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- Crabtree Valley Mall
- Frankie's Fun Park
- Virginia International Raceway
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