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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

Luxury Modern Suite W/ Private Deck
Welcome to our Private Luxury Master Suite! Enjoy a hotel-like experience with a spacious luxury bath featuring double sinks and a rain shower and a beautiful private deck with a peaceful view. We also include a coffee bar, work area, Wi-Fi, and TV. Conveniently located from RDU Airport and Downtown Durham, with a variety of restaurants and coffee shops nearby. Experience the perfect blend of comfort, luxury, and convenience in this upgraded suite! Parking is available and limited to 1.

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.

Desirable Family Neighborhood, Near Duke/Hospital
This beautifully renovated home offers a warm and inviting atmosphere, just minutes from a golf course, Downtown Durham, parks, shopping, and I-85. Enjoy scenic walking trails just down the block, museums, and restaurants. The home is also conveniently located near major hospitals, including Duke and VA Hospitals, as well as rehabilitation centers. Perfect for 2-4 adults or a small family, with a fully fenced backyard. Pet-Friendly: Pre-approved dogs (up to 2) allowed with a $125 charge.

Downtown Luxury/King Beds/ Walk Everywhere
Enjoy this luxury bungalow perfectly located in Downtown Durham. Walk to the best that Durham offers! Immaculately furnished throughout. King beds with two en suite full bathrooms. Wake up and walk to CocoCinnamon to enjoy a delicious morning cup of coffee. Later in the day, Motorco, Full Steam Brewery, The Farmers Market, Central Park, Saltbox Seafood Shack, and downtown restaurants galore await you to enjoy. DPAC and the Durham Bulls will be unforgettable nights out. Perfect location!

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.

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

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.

Artist's modern cabin close to downtown and Duke
Relax and recharge in a beautifully updated passive solar home in the woods. Enjoy original art and a professionally-equipped kitchen inside, along with songbirds and extensive landscaping outside. Don't feel like cooking? You're only a few minutes from downtown Durham, major shopping centers, and great restaurants. The two bedrooms are outfitted with a super-comfortable, high density foam mattress and luxury bedding, and sports views overlooking the tree canopy.

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.

Designer Garden Home | Gas Fireplace
Brand new luxury home nestled in the trees in the downtown adjacent Cleveland-Holloway neighborhood. This private guest house is tucked behind an historic duplex (also a Vacation Rental). Private yard, patio, deck and parking. Inside you will find designer selected finishes including gleaming reclaimed pine floors, natural wood doors, quartz countertops, 10' ceilings, a soaring cupola, gas fireplace, meticulously designed bathrooms + much more.

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 Durham house rentals
House rentals with a pool

Cozy 2-bed, 2.5 bath near UNC

Comfortable Family Home with Peloton in Apex

Perfect Retreat-Elegant Comfort & Family Friendly

Adorable Bungalow, Minutes from Downtown Durham

3bd Lake pool access near Duke UNC Southpoint

Designer home close to RDU and downtown, sleeps 12

The Cozy Cottage - 10 Min From UNC

Beautifully Updated Penthouse Condo in West Cary
Weekly house rentals

Near Duke, Southpoint, UNC

Luxe Modern Retreat *Entire Duplex/ Both Units!*

Entire home in RTP near Duke, fenced backyard

The Angier House | Modern Smart Home | 4Car Garage

“Crash” - 1.5 br/1 ba three blocks from Duke

HistoricallyHip on Hale/Walkable, 3 min to Duke

Screen Porch & Close to Duke

Luxe Stay Near Duke &DT - Rooftop/Firepit/Games
Private house rentals

Downtown Durham Apartment with a View

Parent, Healthcare, Work Travel, Midterm discount

Garden Retreat Near Downtown, Duke, UNC & RDU

2BR Durham/West End House with Spare Room

Modern - Downtown, RTP, RDU, Duke, DPAC, Hospitals

Private Wooded Retreat in the Center of Town

Elegant Home | 3 min Duke | 6 min Downtown

Bright Tree Retreat
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 | R1,870 ZAR | R1,904 ZAR | R1,973 ZAR | R2,112 ZAR | R2,354 ZAR | R2,060 ZAR | R2,060 ZAR | R2,008 ZAR | R2,060 ZAR | R2,181 ZAR | R2,199 ZAR | R1,991 ZAR |
| 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 vacation rentals
Explore 1,080 vacation rentals in Durham

Nightly prices starting at
Durham vacation rentals start at R173 ZAR per night before taxes and fees

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Family-friendly vacation rentals
690 properties offer extra space & kid-friendly amenities

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Find 410 rentals that welcome pets

Vacation rentals with a pool
70 properties feature pools

Rentals with dedicated workspaces
690 properties have a dedicated workspace

Wi-Fi availability
1,050 of Durham vacation 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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