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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

The Durham Blue Bungalow- Walk Downtown
This fresh new gem is a 10 min walk from downtown Durham & award winning restaurants, DPAC, Tobacco trails & more. Less than 2 miles from Duke Univ. Hospital, sports venues & shopping. This 2 bed/ 1 bath bungalow sits high up on a corner lot with an outdoor living area. A dedicated work space with high speed internet. Comfortable K/Q beds w/ fresh white linens, black out curtains, memory foam pillows invite you to sleep in. Coffee, tea , expresso & 1 dedicated parking spot for your convenience.

Light-filled Guesthouse Near Duke
Second floor of recently-built garage apartment in a charming, peaceful Durham neighborhood. Twenty minutes to RDU Airport, five minutes to Duke's East Campus and ten minutes to West Campus, we are an easy walk to a range of locally-owned restaurants. Lovely, light-filled apartment has a bedroom, full kitchen and living area, bathroom, private entrance, and patio with seating. Occasionally, we may have first-floor space available at extra cost. Well-behaved pets welcome. See below for fees.

Charming Tiny House Nestled in the Trees
This small 128 sq ft tiny house is packed with charm. Situated on a serene 5 acre wooded property, its a short drive to Hillsborough (10 min), Chapel Hill (15) and Durham (15). I wanted to create a space where guests can take time to rest and reset. The house is cozy, stylish, and surprisingly spacious. Its well appointed with all the amenities to feel like home. Take a step outside and you'll be surrounded by old hardwood trees and the soothing sounds of nature that make life here so peaceful

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

Little House Old North Durham
Welcome to our little house in Old North Durham. The 380 square foot studio guest house (open concept) sits behind our Bungalow in a centrally located historic neighborhood.; a 15-20 minute walk to Durham's vibrant Central Park District and a little further to downtown. Close by restaurants, music, movies and shows. Sleeps 2 comfortably on queen bed, and 2 additional on convertible couch from IKEA. Living area joins kitchen and is open to bedroom (see photos). Vaulted ceilings create openness.

Tiny Farmhouse in the Heart of Durham
Enjoy the tiny experience without sacrificing the relaxations and comforts of home. Unwind in this quaint 1 bedroom 1 bath tiny farmhouse that’s equipped with full-sized appliances and tasteful amenities. The Farmhouse at Scout is nestled in Downtown Durham’s burgeoning Southside neighborhood and is extremely close to the best restaurants, shops, and activities that Durham has to offer. Major attractions: • DPAC: .8 mi • Durham Bulls: .8 mi • Farmer’s Market: 1.2 mi • Duke: 2.9 mi

Private studio apartment steps from Downtown!
Compact studio steps from Downtown Durham with a private entry and free street parking! Well-stocked kitchenette and bathroom. Close to Duke and walkable to all of Downtown and more: ✦ 7+ coffee shops ✦ 10+ breweries ✦ Plenty of restaurants + bars ✦ DPAC, Durham Bulls + Durham Convention Center ✦ Central Park, Farmer's Market + Durham Food Hall ✦ Ellerbe Creek + American Tobacco Trails We live in the townhouse above the studio and are happy to assist with anything you might need.

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.

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.

Apartment in leafy Colonial Village, Durham
I turned my house into a duplex, by turning a very 70s addition into a private, cozy, and charming space. There's a kitchenette, a dining area, and a sitting area, a bedroom, and a bathroom. The location would be ideal for someone who needs quick access to Duke Regional Hospital (4 minutes away) or downtown (6 minutes), or someone who wants to keep up a running habit (the greenway is nearby). A taqueria, a grocery store, and a coffee shop are within walking distance.

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!
Popular amenities for Durham family-friendly rentals
Family-friendly home rentals with a hot tub

2BR Poolside Retreat • Near Downtown Raleigh NC.

The Glam Cottage, Glamorous Southern Charm & cows.

Heart of the City- *Hot tub*ITB NC State

Luxury Home Downtown

Ebenezer Home w/ LAND + HOT TUB!

Modern Woodland Retreat

Gordon Guesthouse Studio Suite w/ hot tub & pool!

The Yurt at Frog Pond Farm
Family- and pet-friendly home rentals

Blackwood Mt Bungalow In the Woods with Sauna

East Durham Oasis - Pet friendly!

Luxe Modern Retreat *Entire Duplex/ Both Units!*

Carriage House-32 Acre Wooded Lot & Trails & Pond

Bungalow retreat: spacious, light, easy access!

Mirabelle- 3bd Downtown/Duke/RTP/No Cleaning Fees

High-End Loft: Private Garage, 360° TV & No Fees

Charming home betw. Duke & UNC with wooded trails
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Raleigh Oasis Close to it All

3bd Lake pool access near Duke UNC Southpoint

Horse farm, serene, secluded, creekside suite

Condo @ Historic Duke Tower

Downtown "Bull Durham" Condo

Luxe Guest Suite w Pool (Historic, Downtown)

100 Year-Old Historic Brick 2BR Loft |Large Patio2

Updated Warehouse Apt in the Heart of Downtown
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 | ﺩ.ﺇ444 | ﺩ.ﺇ455 | ﺩ.ﺇ474 | ﺩ.ﺇ503 | ﺩ.ﺇ573 | ﺩ.ﺇ477 | ﺩ.ﺇ481 | ﺩ.ﺇ466 | ﺩ.ﺇ452 | ﺩ.ﺇ496 | ﺩ.ﺇ518 | ﺩ.ﺇ496 |
| 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 vacation rentals that are family-friendly in Durham

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Durham vacation rentals start at ﺩ.ﺇ73 per night before taxes and fees

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Pet-friendly vacation rentals
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Vacation rentals with a pool
130 properties feature pools

Rentals with dedicated workspaces
790 properties have a dedicated workspace

Wi-Fi availability
1,070 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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- Duke University
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- PNC Arena
- Raven Rock State Park
- Durham Bulls Athletic Park
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- American Tobacco Campus
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