Vacation rentals in Stem

Charming Studio #1 w/Walking Trails-"Farm Time"

Welcome! Our refreshed upstairs Farm Time studio, with full kitchen, is perfect for a quiet get away. Nestled among a lush treeline and picturesque pond, this 1-bathroom apartment with queen bed and full sleeper sofa, is a great place to relax. Spend crisp mornings strolling through the green fields or enjoy a fire overlooking the pond at night. There’s also plenty to do in nearby Hillsborough (10 miles) and Durham (18 miles) - museums, parks, markets, and restaurants. RDU Airport (34 miles).

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.

Cozy Cabin in the Countryside

Enjoy a cozy cabin with internet, ac/heat, kitchenette with fridge and microwave. Please note there is no water in the cabin and shower and toilet are located in the bathhouse just a few steps away. This comfortable Cabin has very easy quick access to all amenities including the showerhouse, picnic areas, lawn games, outdoor kitchen. Hottub is open. Property is within minutes of downtown Chapel Hill & Hillsborough, Raleigh, Durham are 20-30 minutes away. No Smoking or Vaping in Cabins

Timberwood Tiny Home

Timberwood Tiny Home is a place to rest your head & heart in Efland, North Carolina. The peaceful retreat, designed for adults only, is down a country road approximately 10-minutes from downtown Hillsborough. The 200 square foot tiny home is on a private corner of 8-acres shared with our main house. It features Scandinavian-style details, two beds, a spacious porch, abundant natural light, a wood-fired hot tub, barrel sauna, cold plunge, and much more. @timberwoodtinyhome

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.

Luxurious Modernist Tree House

Stunning, private, one-of-a-kind unique home that is perfect for a vacation, staycation, special occasion, or everyday celebration of life. Built by renown modernist architect Frank Harmon, the 2128 square foot home on 1.3 acres was crafted with meticulous attention to detail. Inside the home, you are nestled amongst the tree tops while being surprisingly close to restaurants, shopping, downtown Raleigh, Wake Med, UNC, Duke, and the Research Triangle Park.

The Mural Suite, An Artsy One Bedroom in Durham

A mural filled one bedroom suite with a full bath and kitchenette attached to our house with its own separate entrance. Located less than 5 minutes by car to downtown Durham with easy access for those who prefer to travel by bicycle or foot to the Ellerbee Creek trail. Centrally located to Duke University and Duke Medical. Perfect for longer stays for visiting professionals as well as shorter stays to enjoy all Durham has to offer.

Stunning Lakefront A-Frame on 25 Acres w/ Hot Tub

Luxe A-frame on private 25-acre lakeside retreat. Stunning architecture with panoramic lake views. Master lofted suite. Exclusive amenities: private dock, hot tub, kayaks. Enjoy stocked lake, open forests and fields, frisbee golf. Shared rec shed and playground. 30 mins to Durham. The crown jewel of Elmay Retreat's curated 3-cabin experience. Perfect blend of nature and luxury for discerning travelers seeking unforgettable escapes.

Downtown New Space + Dog Park + EV Charger

Great apartment that is centrally located in downtown Durham! You can sit around the fire pit and enjoy the grill outside. It's close to the Durham Performing Arts Center / Hi-Wire Brewing / Durham Bulls Athletic Park. Cats are NOT allowed. Dogs are allowed with the following breed exceptions being prohibited: Akita, American Staffordshire Terrier (Pitt Bull), Chow, Presa Canario, Rottweiler, Shar-pei, and any type of Wolf Hybrids