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Luxe Modern Retreat *Entire Duplex/ Both Units!*
This stylish modern retreat is sure to become your new favorite getaway. You’ll enjoy access to the ENTIRE DUPLEX (both units!), perfect for traveling with friends, family, or colleagues. Each of the 2 units boasts its own beautiful living room and kitchen, plus 2 bedrooms & 1 bathroom per side. Gather together on the inviting front porch, or enjoy dinner alfresco on the sunny back patio. Ideally situated just 1 mile from the heart of Durham, you’ll enjoy all the best the Bull City has to offer!

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.

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.

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.

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.

Like New Home - Central Durham/Duke
Welcome to our newly constructed, centrally located Durham home - Ranked top 5% of all AirBNB listings - 2 BR, each with private bath (+ 1/2 bath adjacent to kitchen) - 1220 square feet, 2 stories - 5-10 min to downtown Durham, Duke Hospitals, and Duke University - Free, designated 2 car parking adjacent to house - Work space in each bedroom - Onsite washer/dryer - Kid-friendly - Fast, 500+ Mbps internet - Blackout curtains + walk in closet in each bedroom - Fully-stocked kitchen

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.

Near Duke & Ninth St.
Four bedrooms, two full baths on quiet street a short walking distance to great restaurants, bars, coffee shops, parks, and the North Carolina School of Science and Math (NCSSM). We are a 25-min walk or very short drive to Duke University’s West and East campuses. Air BnB’s bots have decided that our house is in the countryside, but it isn’t and they can’t change the description, so don’t be fooled! Rock on the front porch of sweet 1920s house.

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.
Popular amenities for Durham house rentals
House rentals with a pool

1 story Ranch in South Durham/RTP/UNC/Duke/ RDU

Peaceful, townhome in Hope Valley Farms

Adorable Bungalow, Minutes from Downtown Durham

Stylish Downtown Durham Home

3bd Lake pool access near Duke UNC Southpoint

Designer home close to RDU and downtown, sleeps 12

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

Movie Loft Stunner @ Carpenter Village | Walkable
Weekly house rentals

Modern 3-bedroom, big fence yard, Pets stay free

The Duchess Of Durham

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

Burch Avenue Hideaway- walk to Duke

3BR | Fenced Yard |Dogs OK| Near Duke U & Downtown

HistoricallyHip on Hale/Walkable, 3 min to Duke

New Build |Trinity Park | 5 Min to Duke & Hospital

Renovated 3bd/3bath 5 min from Duke!
Private house rentals

Downtown Durham Haven~Duke~Durham Bulls~NCCU

Spacious family Retreat, near Duke&Hospital, Wifi

Sleeps 4: Ocean-Blue Rooftop mins from Downtown

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

Woodlake Retreat with Theatre Room, South Durham

Bright Tree Retreat

Sparkling New Home 3 miles from Duke & Downtown

Spacious LUXE Home | RTP/Airport
When is the best time to visit Durham?
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg. price | $153 AUD | $156 AUD | $161 AUD | $173 AUD | $192 AUD | $168 AUD | $166 AUD | $161 AUD | $158 AUD | $177 AUD | $185 AUD | $178 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

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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
- American Tobacco Campus
- Lake Johnson Park
- Eno River State Park
- North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
- North Carolina State University
- North Carolina Museum of Art
- Sarah P. Duke Gardens
- Frankie's Fun Park
- North Carolina Museum of History
- Raleigh Convention Center
- William B. Umstead State Park
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