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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.

Modern Cottage With a Vintage Twist Near Downtown
Come stay at our modern vintage guesthouse in Historic Trinity Park. Our cottage has all modern appliances with vintage fixtures. Our cottage is a cozy, lived-in retreat with rustic charm. This 380 square foot cottage is located in a very lively and safe neighborhood just minutes from downtown Durham. Walk one mile on the Ellerbe creek trail to downtown! Walk 1.5 mile to 9th street restaurants and shops 1 mile to Central Park and farmers market <1 mile to bars and restaurants on geer street

Walk to Downtown & Duke- King bed
Scent free! First floor apartment with plenty of well lit offstreet parking. Very comfortable beds with crisp, white linens, fully equipped kitchen, fully equipped, bathroom, and family room with 58” flat screen TV, and comfortable seating. Dedicated work area, with lighting, outlets and extra USB ports.. Front porch with chairs overlooking a beautiful tree lined quiet street. We love traveling ourselves and hope you will enjoy the comfort and conveniences we put into this apartment!

Lovely Studio with King Sized Tempur-Pedic
Experience the beauty of Duke Forest in your back yard! Cozy and quiet in the trees, yet 2 miles from Duke University. King sized tempur-pedic for an amazing nights sleep. Our wonderful studio apartment boasts a well-equipped kitchenette, a Roku device to access your streaming apps’ accounts. A beautiful, private deck with panoramic views of Duke Forest. Walk right onto Sheperd's Trail, curated by Duke University, from the back yard. 2 miles to Duke Hospital. 3 miles to downtown Durham.

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.

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.

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.
Popular amenities for Durham family-friendly rentals
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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
Family- and pet-friendly home rentals

East Durham Oasis - Pet friendly!

Clean Quiet Medical&Work Stay, Fenced Yard, Pets

Carriage House-32 Acre Wooded Lot & Trails & Pond

Bungalow retreat: spacious, light, easy access!

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

New Bohemian Studio Tiny Home

Pet Friendly | Cozy Cottage in Bull City

Charming home betw. Duke & UNC with wooded trails
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The Cloverleaf | 1K 1Q 1T | Near DT Cary & RDU

Raleigh Oasis Close to it All

3bd Lake pool access near Duke UNC Southpoint

Condo @ Historic Duke Tower

Horse farm, serene, secluded, creekside suite

*NEW SAUNA - Modern Retreat with Relaxing Pool

The Aqua Haven l4B2.5Bl Pool&Spacious yard near DT

Updated Warehouse Apt in the Heart of Downtown
When is the best time to visit Durham?
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Avg. price | $171 AUD | $175 AUD | $182 AUD | $194 AUD | $220 AUD | $184 AUD | $185 AUD | $179 AUD | $174 AUD | $191 AUD | $199 AUD | $191 AUD |
| 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 1,080 holiday rentals in Durham

Nightly prices starting at
Durham holiday rentals start at $28 AUD per night before taxes and fees

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Pet-friendly accommodation
Find 540 rentals that welcome pets

Holiday rentals with a pool
130 properties feature pools

Rentals with dedicated workspaces
790 properties have a dedicated workspace

Wi-Fi availability
1,070 of Durham holiday rentals include Wi-Fi 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
- Raven Rock State Park
- North Carolina State University
- Durham Bulls Athletic Park
- Lake Johnson Park
- North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
- Raleigh Convention Center
- North Carolina Museum of Art
- American Tobacco Campus
- Eno River State Park
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- William B. Umstead State Park
- North Carolina Museum of History
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