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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.

Luxurious Downtown Home | 4 King Beds | 5mins Duke
Sunlit, spacious, and luxurious! Our beautiful modern home in downtown Durham with brand new furniture is perfect for couples, students and families. Walk to everything! Less than a mile to Durham Bulls Park, American Tobacco, restaurants and 2 miles to Duke. Sleep like royalty in all 4 bedrooms with new king size beds and mattresses. Enjoy cooking in a sun-drenched kitchen with large island or barbecue outside on the grill and enjoy the beautiful new landscaping in our private fenced yard.

*Rooftop Patio Oasis*House Near DT, Duke, RTP
Enjoy this wonderful Rooftop Oasis less than a mile to downtown, 2 miles from Duke University -conveniently close to all Durham has to offer. The Historic Tobacco Trail is literally in the back yard! Take a short walk to a Durham Bulls game or one of the many great picks for good eats in the city. You are truly on "Cloud Durham" when relaxing in good company on the rooftop deck. Take a meal to the outdoor dining table or converse on the sofa under the sky in the daylight or the deck light!

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.

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.

Homey Lux Stay: 4Bed2.5 Bath & 9min to DT
Welcome, unwind and book our new construction 4 BED 2.5 BR home that has an open layout with a beautiful cozy living room with a fireplace to set the mood for a peaceful vibe. Large kitchen perfect for a large group stay. Short or long-term stays allowed. Conveniently located less than two miles or about a 5 min drive from grocery stores and restaurants; 9 minutes away from Downtown Durham. Although shops & restaurants are only a 5 minute drive away, the area feels peaceful & secluded.

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.

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.

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.
Popular amenities for house rentals in Durham
House rentals with a pool

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

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

Home away from Home with Private Pool & Hot Tub!
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Cheerful Home DT Durham, Pelotons, Google Fiber

Modern 3BR Near DT Durham | Screened Porch

Entire home in RTP near Duke, fenced backyard

Private Deck | 9 Min to Duke | 8 to Downtown

Sleeps 4: Ocean-Blue Rooftop mins from Downtown

Hot Tub Retreat • Walk to Downtown • Historic Home

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

Modern Durham Retreat | Near Duke & Downtown
Private house rentals

Bull & Blossom @ Duke | Firepit, Yard + Pickleball

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

Peaceful Location for Visitors to Duke and Durham

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

Creeks Edge Cottage

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

Downtown Victorian Retreat w Fenced Yard

2-BR forest townhouse near Duke + UNC
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 | £88 | £88 | £92 | £90 | £100 | £88 | £86 | £84 | £82 | £92 | £96 | £93 |
| 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

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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
- North Carolina State University
- Raven Rock State Park
- Raleigh Convention Center
- Durham Bulls Athletic Park
- North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
- Lake Johnson Park
- American Tobacco Campus
- Sarah P. Duke Gardens
- Eno River State Park
- North Carolina Museum of Art
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- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Crabtree Valley Mall
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