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Mid-Century Gem • Creekside • King Beds • Near UNC
This curated 3BR/2BA mid-century modern Chapel Hill home blends comfort, style, and nature in perfect harmony. Designed by renowned local architect JP Goforth, the home sits on a wooded acre with a private creek and features king beds in every room, Sonos audio, and fiber WiFi. Relax on the deck, fire up the grill, or unwind inside surrounded by stunning hand-selected art and furnishings. Minutes from UNC, Whole Foods, and Eastwood Lake, it’s a true retreat for anyone craving serenity and style.

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.

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.

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.

Historic Inn close to Chapel Hill & Saxapahaw
Former bed and breakfast, the Inn at Bingham School has been welcoming guests for over 24 years. Ten miles from Carrboro/Chapel Hill and four miles from Saxapahaw the Bingham School is in the rolling Piedmont farmland and 15 minutes to downtown Chapel Hill.Our experience in the hospitality business means you have a comfortable stay with in a historic home while feeling pampered. Walk our 10 acres or find a cozy spot to read or sip your morning coffee while listening to the birds.

Bluebird Bungalow, walk to downtown
Stylish 1920s historic home one and a half blocks from the adorable downtown Graham. Short walk to breweries, restaurants, coffee shops and minutes from Elon University, Labcorp and Tanger Outlets. Our home is a great central location situated between Chapel Hill and Greensboro and minutes from hiking and kayaking locations on the Haw River. Plush linens, mattresses, and stocked with amazing bath soaps. This is the perfect location for exploring North Carolina’s Piedmont region!

Jo Mac Cottage- Quiet Home near UNC Chapel Hill
Welcome to the beautiful 100 year old Jo Mac Cottage in Chapel Hill We are minutes away from Chapel Hill and Carrboro. The house provides plenty of privacy in a quiet neighborhood and provides plenty with trees all around. We are 10 minutes away from UNC Campus! You can also enjoy the great outdoors by visiting local attractions such as Lavendar Oaks Farm or Rock Quarry Farm! Looking for more excitement, head down to Franklin Street for plenty of great food options.

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.

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.

Cheerful 2-bedroom home in quiet cul de sac
Bright and lovely duplex nestled away in a quiet cul de sac. Duke and downtown are reachable in minutes, and there's a Harris Teether within walking distance. Enjoy the outdoor space, or relax in the living room sorrounded by art and music. Accessibility: The sidewalk and entryway are not wheelchair accessible, guests using wheelchairs may need assistance.
Popular amenities for house rentals in Hillsborough
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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

The Cozy Cottage - 10 Min From UNC

Cozy & relaxing Parkside Retreat. Fenced in yard.

Beautifully Updated Penthouse Condo in West Cary

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

Hillsborough NC Haven: Peaceful Stay Near Downtown

Cozy Cottage with Fenced Yard

NEW! Peaceful Retreat, Spa/Sauna [Entire Property]

Guest Suite: Artist studio turned into loft.

Newly Updated Home w/Easy Access to I-85/I-40

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

The Main House at Eagle Point

Stylish & dog friendly | Near Duke Hospital & Univ
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Villa Pinea, secluded MCM gem close to UNC & Duke!

Peaceful Location for Visitors to Duke and Durham

BW Express Back Unit near Duke/UNC/Downtown/NCCU

The Blue Door Bungalow. Walk to Duke Medical/VA.

Downtown Guest House - Walk everywhere!

King Bed Near Duke Campus & Duke Hospital

Screen Porch & Close to Duke

Southern Front Porch, Newly Renovated, Comfortable
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Hillsborough holiday rentals start at £52 per night before taxes and fees

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10 properties offer extra space & child-friendly amenities

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10 properties have a dedicated workspace

Wifi availability
20 of Hillsborough holiday rentals include wifi access

Popular amenities for guests
Guests love Kitchen, Wifi and Pool across Hillsborough rentals

4.8 Average rating
Hillsborough stays are highly rated by guests – averaging 4.8 out of 5!
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- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- PNC Arena
- North Carolina Zoo
- Wet'n Wild Emerald Pointe Water Park
- Raven Rock State Park
- Durham Bulls Athletic Park
- American Tobacco Campus
- North Carolina Museum of Art
- Greensboro Science Center
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