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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.
4.88 out of 5 average rating, 121 reviews
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
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 401 reviews
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.
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 351 reviews
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.
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 68 reviews
Boho Bungalow Retreat Minutes from Downtown
This boho-style bungalow is located two miles from downtown Durham. Offering easy access to restaurants, shops, & local attractions. My home features 2 bedrooms with comfortable queen-size beds, plus a full-size pull-out couch. Enjoy two full bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and in-unit washer and dryer for convenience. Guests have access to fast Wi-Fi, private off-street parking, and additional street parking. A cozy, functional retreat perfect for work trips or relaxing getaways.
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 67 reviews
Durham Retreat; close to downtown, Duke, hospitals
Whether you’re here for graduation, a family reunion or another memorable milestone, coming to Durham for work, or spending longer near Duke Medical, Durham Retreat is your space to come home to. Close to Duke, downtown Durham and RTP, yet surrounded by trees, this quiet, 1,500 sq ft home has beds for 8 adults. Drop your bags, make a cup of tea, and settle in. There’s room to cook together, gather around the table, work when you need to, or simply enjoy the woodland views.
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 58 reviews
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.
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 652 reviews
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.
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 516 reviews
Five & Dime Tiny House
Experience the charm of tiny living in this pet-friendly studio located in my serene yet urban backyard. It offers a peaceful escape while remaining convenient to the attractions & amenities that Durham has to offer. -only a mile east of downtown -1.5 miles to DPAC and Carolina Theatre -ten minutes to both Duke Hospital and Duke Regional -less than 20 minutes to RDU airport Let your dog run around the fully fenced yard while you sit on the deck and sip your coffee!
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 348 reviews
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.
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 5 reviews
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 a gas range, 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 exrerior porch
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 104 reviews
Sleeps 5| Fenced Yard| Dogs OK| Near Duke & DPAC
Welcome to our freshly renovated 1950s bungalow! Nestled in Durham’s Colonial Village; an established neighborhood with pre- and post WWII charm. You’ll be just 2.7 miles from downtown, under 4 miles from Duke University & Hospital, and a quick 21-minute drive to RDU Airport. 📹 For the full walkthrough, simply search ellerbeehouse on Google and you’ll find our video tour right away.
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 90 reviewsPopular amenities for Durham County vacation rentals
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