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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.

White Oak Hill, minutes to UNC & Duke
Have everything you need for a hassle-free Chapel Hill/Carrboro retreat at this perfectly appointed home just 6 miles west of the city. Newly remodeled to please with luxury finishes inside and out, this vacation rental is highlighted by serene and beautiful country views from every window. This spacious layout sleeps 10 with 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, 1 half bath, 2 living rooms, bar seating and separate dining room. Foodies will love cooking in the fully equipped gourmet kitchen!

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.

Comfy Cozy 2BR - Near UNC/Duke, Walk to Wegmans!
Ideally located near UNC and Duke, this fully renovated 2BR home sits on the Chapel Hill–Durham border and is just a short walk to Wegmans. Perfect for hospital visitors, academics, and longer stays, the home offers fast Wi-Fi, a dedicated workspace, plenty of free parking, and a comfortable setting in a lively neighborhood. We’ve named this adorable stay Maison de Mariposa, in honor of the butterfly - a symbol of hope and love. Come relax and enjoy our lovely, comfortable retreat.

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.

Lakefront Hygge: Dock|Marine Hammock|Screen Porch
Discover a peaceful haven on the water in Prospect Hill! This stylish Scandinavian Modern house boasts a private dock on a quiet reservoir, offering a serene escape. Enjoy the natural beauty and tranquility, while still being a short drive to Hillsborough, Chapel Hill, Durham, Raleigh, Greensboro, Charlotte and Danville. With a cozy, inviting interior, and abundant places to enjoy the outdoors, this waterfront property is the perfect place to "press pause".

Hot Tub + Walk to Downtown | Fire Pit | Game Table
Hot tub, fire pit vibes, and walkable downtown access—this cozy 2BR getaway is made for relaxing and reconnecting. Unwind in the 8-person spa, stroll to local restaurants & breweries, or enjoy game night with a convertible pool table. •Large 8-person hot tub/spa •Outdoor seating + custom fireplace •Walkable to downtown (restaurants, breweries & shops) •Convertible bumper pool/dining table •Smart TVs in every room •Fully stocked kitchen + cocktail glassware

Country Comfort Entire House for Perfect Get-away
This beautiful two-bedroom, two-bath home, affectionately referred to as Patsy's Place, was built in 2017 and is perfect for a short stay or relaxing vacation. A long winding driveway leads to this private home that overlooks a three-acre pond. The heart of Greensboro is only twenty minutes away so you can enjoy the best of both worlds: getting in touch with nature or perusing local shops, dining, and entertainment. Pets are welcome with prior approval.

Retreat to Historic Home in a Private Arboretum
Unwind and renew your spirit in our updated 5 bedroom (sleeps 9) historic house (circa 1830's) in the heart of the largest arboretum of its kind in the USA. Explore our exotic 206 acre property sheltering 4000 different North American and international tree species. Hike through old growth forest past historic outbuildings and watch the sun sparkle on our ponds. We are family and pet friendly, 25 minutes to Duke University, 17 minutes to UNC Chapel Hill.

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

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

3bd Lake pool access near Duke UNC Southpoint

Designer home close to RDU and downtown, sleeps 12

Spacious Retreat Near Duke & UNC

Cozy & relaxing Parkside Retreat. Fenced in yard.

The Aqua Haven:14guests w pool & spacious yard

Home away from home in Durham with Private Pool!

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

10min to Duke University + downtown. Dogs welcome!

Woodland Retreat - remote Office

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

Tranquil Retreat in Chapel Hill

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

Hillsborough Hideaway. Cute, quaint, happy

Cozy farmhouse with beautiful lake views

The Farmhouse at Spring Forest
Private house rentals

Cozy Luxe Cottage by Falls Lake

1920s Historic Retreat in Downtown Graham

Secluded Luxury Mins to UNC, Spa Bathroom, Patio

Spacious 1BR | King Bed | Sleeps 4 | Pet-Friendly

Walkable Downtown Home | Dog-Friendly

Renovated Ranch Style Gem In North Durham

Screen Porch & Close to Duke

Lake Days Getaway
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Explore 20 holiday rentals in Hillsborough

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Hillsborough holiday rentals start at $100 AUD per night before taxes and fees

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

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10 properties have a dedicated workspace

Wi-Fi availability
20 of Hillsborough holiday rentals include Wi-Fi 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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