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VIP Loft on Main St. - Center of downtown Durham!
Located in THE center of downtown Durham! Entrance on Main Street, completely surrounded by restaurants, shops, cafes and famous venues - but it's a historic brick building so this spacious loft is a quiet oasis above the hustle and bustle. Located on the 2nd floor above a restaurant and no neighbors above. You'll feel like a VIP while you look out of the giant windows over Main St! Complete with a comfortable King-size bed, cozy couch, 65" TV, and a stylish and modern kitchen and bathroom.

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.

Walk to Duke or Downtown- 1st floor 607B
Beautiful, nicely furnished 1st floor apt in a quiet neighborhood between Duke and Downtown Durham, walkable to both. Very comfortable beds with high thread count scent free linens. Fully equipped kitchen and bathroom with organic body wash, shampoo, conditioner, blow dryer & make up mirror. 2 miles from Duke and VA Hospitals. 2 blocks from restaurants and the Organic Co-op grocery store. Lots of well lit parking on-site. We hope you'll love the comforts and convenience of staying her

Bungalow retreat: spacious, light, easy access!
Comfortable, airy, light and stylish refurbished bungalow with a large kitchen, shower and bathroom, great outdoor space with a fenced in back yard, chickens, and various fruit trees. The place is centrally located between Duke University and downtown. It’s an easy walk to one of Durham’s best coffee shops, Coco Cinnamon and easy distance to the Durham Coop, Guglehupf, Nasher Museum, The Scrap Exchange, Lakewood, and many other great Durham spots. Private front and back entries, large deck.

Rustic Historic Home~Short Walk to Downtown Durham
This historic home is only minutes from downtown Durham. It sits in one of the most beautiful neighborhoods in old Durham. It’s tree lined sidewalks can take you to parks, running paths and to one of the most vibrant downtowns in North Carolina . We are happy to offer you this 4 bedroom with 2 full bathrooms home with a well stocked kitchen with most everything you made need for making those epic dinners. Our large porch is a perfect place to hang out true to the southern style of leisure.

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.

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.

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.

Modern Tiny House Near Duke & Downtown
You’ll feel like you’re getting away from it all in this modern, private tiny house in the trees, even though you’re just minutes from Duke, downtown Durham, shopping, and restaurants. It’s the perfect balance of peaceful retreat and city convenience. The home includes all the essentials — full kitchen, laundry, A/C, and high-speed internet — but many guests find themselves spending most of their time relaxing on the screened-in porch, listening to birds, and recharging.

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.

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!
Popular amenities for Durham family-friendly rentals
Family-friendly home rentals with a hot tub

Country place close to all Triangle locations

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The Glam Cottage, Glamorous Southern Charm & cows.

Ebenezer Home w/ LAND + HOT TUB!

Modern Woodland Retreat

Gordon Guesthouse Studio Suite w/ hot tub & pool!

Peaceful tiny house retreat on 30 acre farm

Luxury Retreat on Farm with Pool, Hot Tub, Fishing
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Luxe Modern Retreat *Entire Duplex/ Both Units!*

Clean Quiet Medical&Work Stay, Fenced Yard, Pets

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

Pet Friendly | Cozy Cottage in Bull City

Walk to Duke Campus! 1 Bedroom in Trinity Park!

100 Year-Old Historic Brick 2BR Loft High Ceiling4

LUXE Home 4 Mins Duke/DPAC | King Beds, BBQ, Pool

Luxurious Modernist Tree House
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The Cloverleaf | 1K 1Q 1T | Near DT Cary & RDU

Garden Oasis in the heart of downtown Durham

3bd Lake pool access near Duke UNC Southpoint

Designer home close to RDU and downtown, sleeps 12

Downtown "Bull Durham" Condo

Horse farm, serene, secluded, creekside suite

Condo @ Historic Duke Tower

*NEW SAUNA - Modern Retreat with Relaxing Pool
When is the best time to visit Durham?
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| Avg. price | £90 | £92 | £96 | £101 | £116 | £96 | £97 | £94 | £91 | £100 | £104 | £100 |
| 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 holiday rentals that are family-friendly in Durham

Total holiday rentals
Explore 1,200 holiday rentals in Durham

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Durham holiday rentals start at £22 per night before taxes and fees

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Pet-friendly holiday rentals
Find 590 rentals that welcome pets

Holiday rentals with a pool
140 properties feature pools

Rentals with dedicated workspaces
830 properties have a dedicated workspace

Wifi availability
1,200 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
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- North Carolina State University
- Raven Rock State Park
- Durham Bulls Athletic Park
- Raleigh Convention Center
- Lake Johnson Park
- North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
- American Tobacco Campus
- North Carolina Museum of Art
- Eno River State Park
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