Holiday houses in Durham County

Gateway Getaway-Near RDU, RTP, Angus Barn,Downtown

Centrally-located near RDU Airport, RTP, Angus Barn, downtown, restaurants and shopping. Dog friendly with a fenced-in backyard! Lvl-2 48amp EV Charger, Free and clear laundered towels/linens available on request. Log into your favorite streaming services on 4 Smart TV's. 2 desk areas and GREAT WiFi! BBQ and picnic table w/umbrella on the back patio. On-site parking: 1 car in the garage, 2-3 in the driveway. Currently accepting 1-night bookings. Check out our Reviews-See what Guests are saying.

Value · Family · Sleep quality

Spacious Newly Renovated Home in great location

This beautiful home is located in popular Watts-Hillandale neighborhood. Close to Duke's East Campus, Ninth/Broad Street area, downtown and Duke Hospital. Enjoy the fully renovated home with TWO master suites with en suite bathrooms. Plenty of space to relax. Fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator, dishwasher, gas range/oven. Excellent AT&T fiberoptic Wifi and desk area, perfect for working remotely. Driveway and on-street parking available. Screened in back porch and covered front porch.

Family · Value · Nearby

Duke Forest Zen Treehouse - pool table, decks

Enjoy a unique japanese-inspired custom home just 2 miles from Duke. Ascend through the gated entrance up the winding driveway to your own Zen treehouse retreat perched on the edge of the forest. large custom kitchen with Viking appliances, striking stonework and fireplaces. Outside there is a built-in grill, dining area, and firepit. the downstairs rec room is perfect for families featuring a pool table, movie watching area, and huge enclosed porch. need extra space? book both units!

Family · Value · Hospitality

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.

Family · Location · Cleanliness

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.

Value · Location · Quiet

Beautiful Farm stay 2 beds, 2 baths with office

Relax with your partner or bring the whole family to our peaceful 45 acre horse farm. We neighbor the Eno River and are centrally located in Northern Durham only 12 miles from Downtown. Come sit and enjoy our beautiful screened in porch that overlooks 2 scenic ponds and offers some of the best sunsets you’ve ever seen. This newly renovated farmhouse is beautifully decorated with 2 bedrooms, large master (king) and second bedroom (queen), office space has a sleeper sofa for additional guest.

Value · Location · Wi-Fi

6,000 SqFt / 10 Beds for Luxury & Entertainment

Welcome to The Big Blue! Discover relaxation and comfort at our spacious 5,962 Sq Ft home on 1 acre of land, in a private, quiet cul-de-sac. Designed and built by the host in 2023, this vacation home offers massive space for the big family/friend getaways with 2 master suites, 2 full kitchens, full bar, 31 x 32 ft entertainment room. Located 9 min from the Raleigh-Durham (RDU) Airport, and a 20-25 minute drive to Lenova Arena, UNC, Duke, & NC State, this house is centrally located to it all!

Value · Family · Condition

Stylish historic home—walk to Duke & 9th Street!

Get comfortable, have a drink & enjoy the porch! This renovated home away from home is in popular Old West Durham neighborhood! Duke East campus is a leisurely 15 minute walk or 2 minute drive. You’ll be one block from 9th Street, so great food and shopping are just around the corner. We’re centrally located to anything that brings you to the area: 2 miles to Duke Hospital, DPAC, Downtown Durham, and the Museum of Life and Science, 12 miles to Chapel Hill, and 27 miles to Downtown Raleigh.

Location · Value · Long stay

Stunning Cabin Retreat on Farm

Rest, relaxation, and fun at this custom built true log cabin! This 3-bedroom 2 full bathroom in Creedmoor is the perfect escape. Cabin sits on a 25 acre farm featuring a stocked pond, fire pit area and a huge covered deck to sit back and unwind. Bring your kayak or use the kayak on site if you want to float out on the water. Big screen TV, lightning fast WiFi 450+ mbps, and computer if you need to hop online. King bed, queen bed, twin XL bed, toddler bed for sleeping arrangements.

Value · Family · Bathroom

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.

Value · Location · Bathroom

8 Min to Duke + Downtown | Back Deck

In town for a basketball game or work trip? Moving in your future Blue Devil? You will have everything you need in this fully equipped space with friends/family! Whether you want to relax or enjoy the beautiful town of Durham and Duke University, you have everything at your fingertips. With top-notch amenities such as a fenced-in backyard, fast Wi-Fi, a fully stocked kitchen, and free parking, you will have everything you need to have a comfortable stay in Durham.

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Midcentury Modern, Near Duke

Enjoy a relaxing stay in mid-century style with modern convenience. Our midcentury modernized all-steel home, manufactured by the Lustron Corporation in the 1940s, is nestled in a quiet residential neighborhood near Duke University and Hospital, the NC School of Science and Math, and Ninth St shops and restaurants. Our house retains all its original built-in steel cabinetry and features period-appropriate furniture handcrafted by the owner.

Family · Location · Backyard