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Entire Cottage with Yard and Fire Pit
Sitting on a sunny, corner lot, our home is the perfect spot to be your home away from home! Enjoy the sunrise w/your favorite beverage on the sweet front porch, and out back, you'll love the firepit + deck with a gas grill. Inside, you'll find natural light throughout, a well-stocked kitchen w/updated, modern appliances, reliable wifi + a smart tv ready for your own streaming logins. Close to everything too! We can't wait to host you! Early check in + late check out avail. for an additional fee

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!

Modernist Masterpiece: 'Simply the Best'
Welcome to Hazel Modernist 6 - designed and built by Alicia Hylton-Daniel, with her "sister," Modernist 5, next door. Centrally located downtown, this gorgeous escape is truly livable. Fully equipped chefs kitchen opens into the large living & dining space, with Frame TV and fireplace. 3BR & private back deck offer plenty of space together or alone. Each home by Alicia is infused with creative and new design concepts. This glamorous home celebrates the essence of Tina Turner, Simply the Best.

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.

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.

*Rooftop Patio Oasis*House Near DT, Duke, RTP
Enjoy this wonderful Rooftop Oasis less than a mile to downtown, 2 miles from Duke University -conveniently close to all Durham has to offer. The Historic Tobacco Trail is literally in the back yard! Take a short walk to a Durham Bulls game or one of the many great picks for good eats in the city. You are truly on "Cloud Durham" when relaxing in good company on the rooftop deck. Take a meal to the outdoor dining table or converse on the sofa under the sky in the daylight or the deck light!

Clean Quiet Medical&Work Stay, Fenced Yard, Pets
Welcome to a spotlessly clean, quiet, and comfortable home in downtown Durham, thoughtfully set up for medical stays, longer work visits, and guests traveling with pets. Many guests choose this home while visiting Duke University Hospital, the VA Hospital, or Duke University, and appreciate having a calm place that feels easy to live in during what can be stressful or busy times. This is not a party house —it’s a peaceful, practical space designed to help you rest, reset, and settle in.

Rustic Historic Home~Short Walk to Downtown Durham
This historic home is only minutes from downtown Durham. It sits in one of the most beautiful neighborhoods in old Durham. It’s tree lined sidewalks can take you to parks, running paths and to one of the most vibrant downtowns in North Carolina . We are happy to offer you this 4 bedroom with 2 full bathrooms home with a well stocked kitchen with most everything you made need for making those epic dinners. Our large porch is a perfect place to hang out true to the southern style of leisure.

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!

3BR Durham Haven: Perfect for Visiting Duke & DTWN
Welcome to Honeysuckle House, a gem nestled in Trinity Park, embodying Durham's unique charm. This cozy 3BR home, minutes from Downtown, Duke University, and Duke Med, offers a serene retreat. Infused with local aesthetics, it's your private sanctuary. Enjoy a fully-equipped space, designed for comfort and convenience. Ideal for families, groups, or business travelers, our home ensures a memorable Durham experience. Embrace the warmth of Honeysuckle House, your home away from home.

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.

Full reno, walk to restaurants!
Renewed classic home in the most central location in all of Durham. Peaceful tree-lined community just outside of downtown but walkable to coffee, beer, and the best food in town. 10 minutes or less to Duke campus, Duke hospital, downtown Durham. 20 minutes to RTP, UNC, and RDU airport. Located in the Rockwood/Lakewood neighborhoods walkable to all the foodie highlights. NO SMOKING. Do not book if you or your guests plan to smoke.
Popular amenities for Downtown Durham house rentals
House rentals with a pool

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

Cozy 2-bed, 2.5 bath near UNC

The Nest @ Carpenter Village | Walkable to Dining

Adorable Bungalow, Minutes from Downtown Durham

Stylish Downtown Durham Home

3bd Lake pool access near Duke UNC Southpoint

Cottage & Pool, Steps to Historic Downtown

Designer home close to RDU and downtown, sleeps 12
Weekly house rentals

Cozy Durham Getaway near Downtown

Cozy Home minutes from Duke Hospital & Downtown

Sleeps 4: Ocean-Blue Rooftop mins from Downtown

Durham Cottage | 1 Mi to DT Durham

BW Express Back Unit near Duke/UNC/Downtown/NCCU

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

Cozy Home in Old East Durham

Casa Rosa - 2BR West End Bungalow
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Boho Downtown 5BD Home•BBQ•Mini Hot Tub•Pool Table

Cozy Bungalow 5 Mins to Downtown

Garden Retreat Near Downtown, Duke, UNC & RDU

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

Guest Suite: Artist studio turned into loft.

Spacious 4BD | Sleeps 10 | Movie Night & BBQ

Comfy place, ideal location

Bright Tree Retreat
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Avg. price | ﺩ.ﺇ602 | ﺩ.ﺇ566 | ﺩ.ﺇ599 | ﺩ.ﺇ613 | ﺩ.ﺇ896 | ﺩ.ﺇ566 | ﺩ.ﺇ580 | ﺩ.ﺇ485 | ﺩ.ﺇ613 | ﺩ.ﺇ624 | ﺩ.ﺇ676 | ﺩ.ﺇ624 |
| 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 |
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Downtown Durham vacation rentals start at ﺩ.ﺇ220 per night before taxes and fees

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

Pet-friendly vacation rentals
Find 10 rentals that welcome pets

Rentals with dedicated workspaces
20 properties have a dedicated workspace

Wi-Fi availability
20 of Downtown Durham vacation rentals include wi-fi access

Popular amenities for guests
Guests love Kitchen, Wifi, and Pool across Downtown Durham rentals

4.9 Average rating
Downtown Durham stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.9 out of 5!

Nearby attractions
Downtown Durham's top spots, include American Tobacco Campus, Durham Bulls Athletic Park, and Carolina Theatre
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- Duke University
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- PNC Arena
- Raven Rock State Park
- Durham Bulls Athletic Park
- North Carolina Museum of Art
- American Tobacco Campus
- North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
- Frankie's Fun Park
- Sarah P. Duke Gardens
- Lake Johnson Park
- Eno River State Park
- North Carolina State University
- Carolina Theatre
- North Carolina Museum of History
- William B. Umstead State Park
- Raleigh Convention Center
- Durham Farmers' Market
- Elon University
- International Civil Rights Center & Museum
- Museum of Life and Science
- Crabtree Valley Mall
- Virginia International Raceway
- Duke Chapel




