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Mirabelle- 3bd Downtown/Duke/RTP/No Cleaning Fees
Step into the comfort of this stylish, newly renovated 3- bedroom, 1- bath bungalow! CENTRALLY LOCATED & NEAR ALL MAJOR HIGHWAYS, Mirabelle is just minutes from downtown Durham, Duke University & RTP. No matter what brings you to Durham, Mirabelle has the perfect location & convenient amenities you’re looking for! * 5 min from downtown Durham * 10 min from Duke University & Duke Hospital * 10 min from RTP * 15 min from RDU airport * 10 min from Durham bulls and DPAC * 15 min from UNC hospital

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.

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.

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.

LUXE Home 4 Mins Duke/DPAC | King Beds, BBQ, Pool
Make unforgettable memories in this spacious, beautifully designed home for you + 9 guests! Perfect for family gatherings, sporting events, & special occasions. Located in heart of Downtown Durham, just 4 mins from Duke, Bulls stadium, DPAC, & Tobacco Trail. Cozy up around the fire pit, enjoy a BBQ, or relax w/fresh popcorn & vinyl records. Retire in luxurious beds + sheets & head to the gourmet coffee bar in the AM. Free access to nearby gym w/pool. 4 air mattresses and EV charger avail.

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.

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.

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.

Cheerful cottage w/ 1st floor BR near UNC and Duke
Lovely retreat in an amazing location, one of Durham's best neighborhoods, only six miles to UNC, six miles to Duke and 12 miles to RDU airport. Three bedrooms and two full baths, with an amazing back yard and miles of walking paths through the safe wooded neighborhood, complete with playgrounds, playing fields, and restaurants and shops at both ends of the neighborhood. Very convenient to RTP, I-40 and Southpoint Mall.

Second Home in Pittsboro, NC
This newly remodeled home is on 4 wooded acres in Pittsboro. It is one mile from Chatham Park, and close to the downtown shops and restaurants. It is convenient to drive to Jordan Lake, Fearrington Village, Chaple Hill, Apex, and Cary. Chatham County is one of the fastest growing in the state, but Pittsboro retains it's historic and eclectic roots. We are pet-friendly, with a fenced in backyard.

Historic Duplex with Patio
Discover the charm of this historic Craftsman duplex in Durham's Cleveland Holloway neighborhood. Enjoy a fully equipped kitchen. Relax in a cozy space with modern amenities, including a Smart TV, laundry facilities, and a subway-tiled bathroom. Enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning in your private courtyard. Conveniently located near downtown, this house offers a perfect blend of history and comfort.

The Angier House | Modern Smart Home | 4Car Garage
Urban-modern near downtown living. Newly built and furnished 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath and features 2 owner suites, on first level and second level of the home. The house has a strong presence with minimal styling to create for a nice vibe and good times. Meticulous attention to detail everywhere you look from the chef-inspired kitchen to the two spacious en suite bathrooms.
Popular amenities for Durham house rentals
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

Relaxing Raleigh Retreat w/HEATED POOL & Hot tub

NEW Luxury by UNC - 5 King Suites, Pool, Game Room

Spacious Retreat Near Duke & UNC

The Aqua Haven:14guests w pool & spacious yard
Weekly house rentals

Cozy Cottage with Fenced Yard

Home w master suite 15 from RTP & Dtown Durham

The Drexall Haven - Stylish + Peaceful Stay

Private Wooded Retreat in the Center of Town

Comfy place, ideal location

Old North Durham 1BR Sleeps 4

Serene Retreat | Heart of Durham

Bright Tree Retreat
Private house rentals

Entire home in RTP near Duke, fenced backyard

Luxor 3Bd Home near Duke/Medicals/UNC/Downtn/NCCU

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

NEW! Bull City Oasis - Prime Location

Durham Bull City DTown Bungalow (Pups Welcome!)

Mid-Century Home | Near Lake Wheeler & N.C. State

Storybook Wooded Retreat & Artist's Getaway

HistoricallyHip on Hale/Walkable, 3 min to Duke
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 | $154 AUD | $156 AUD | $162 AUD | $174 AUD | $193 AUD | $169 AUD | $166 AUD | $162 AUD | $159 AUD | $178 AUD | $186 AUD | $179 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 house rentals in Durham

Total holiday rentals
Explore 1,110 holiday rentals in Durham

Nightly prices starting at
Durham holiday rentals start at $14 AUD per night before taxes and fees

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Family-friendly holiday rentals
730 properties offer extra space and kid-friendly amenities

Pet-friendly accommodation
Find 430 rentals that welcome pets

Holiday rentals with a pool
80 properties feature pools

Rentals with dedicated workspaces
710 properties have a dedicated workspace

Wi-Fi availability
1,080 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 American Tobacco Campus, Durham Bulls Athletic Park, and Sarah P. Duke Gardens
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- Duke University
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- PNC Arena
- Raven Rock State Park
- Durham Bulls Athletic Park
- North Carolina State University
- American Tobacco Campus
- Lake Johnson Park
- North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
- Eno River State Park
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- Raleigh Convention Center
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