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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.

VIP Loft on Main St. - Center of downtown Durham!
Located in THE center of downtown Durham! Entrance on Main Street, completely surrounded by restaurants, shops, cafes and famous venues - but it's a historic brick building so this spacious loft is a quiet oasis above the hustle and bustle. Located on the 2nd floor above a restaurant and no neighbors above. You'll feel like a VIP while you look out of the giant windows over Main St! Complete with a comfortable King-size bed, cozy couch, 65" TV, and a stylish and modern kitchen and bathroom.

Stylish historic home—walk to Duke & 9th Street!
Get comfortable, have a drink & enjoy the porch! This renovated home away from home is in popular Old West Durham neighborhood! Duke East campus is a leisurely 15 minute walk or 2 minute drive. You’ll be one block from 9th Street, so great food and shopping are just around the corner. We’re centrally located to anything that brings you to the area: 2 miles to Duke Hospital, DPAC, Downtown Durham, and the Museum of Life and Science, 12 miles to Chapel Hill, and 27 miles to Downtown Raleigh.

2-BR apt/garden near downtown Durham arts & eats
A private, restful & artful 2-BR apt. hosted by one of fewer-than-20 Airbnb Belo Award winners in the world. 900 sq. ft. complete lower fl. of 1960s brick split-level on unpaved lane near park. Lush garden. Private entry; parking; lvng rm w/fireplace; bthrm/shwr; kitchenette only; generous amenities; wifi; TV. Superhost since 2014; 1,100+ 5-star reviews. 1 mi. DPAC/Durham Bulls; 1.5 mi. Carolina Theatre; 3 mi. Duke U/Med Cntr. No added cleaning fee. The dear furry ones do not enter the apt.

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

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.

Sure Beats a Hotel Suite - Walk to Dntwn/Duke-605A
All new furnishings & quality beds w/ scent free white linens & towels; ceiling fans in every room, comfortable living area w/ 55' TV Fully equipped kitchen for cooking, coffee with cream/sweeteners provided. Full size washer/dryer in kitchen closet. Between Duke main campus & downtown, 2 blocks from Durham Organic Grocery, Da Kine's Kava Bar, Grub Durham, Duke Gardens & Nasher Art Museum. Easy access to downtown restaurants, Hwy 147, I-40, I-85, RTP and RDU airport (14 min.).

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.

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!

New Build |Trinity Park | 5 Min to Duke & Hospital
Spotless new-build in Trinity Park with 2 ensuite bedrooms, fast Wi-Fi, and TVs in every room. Guests love the thoughtful touches, plush bedding, and fully stocked kitchen. Driveway parking for 2 cars plus EV charger. Just a 5-minute drive to Duke University, Duke Hospital, Ninth Street dining, and downtown Durham. Quiet, safe neighborhood with washer/dryer, blackout curtains, and white noise machines for restful stays—your home away from home.

Stylish Retreat @ Duke, Campus Bus & EV Charger
Live like a Blue Devil at our centrally located duplex, steps from the campus bus stop and minutes from both East and West Campus. Explore Durham’s museums and restaurants. Our family and pet-friendly home features Little Waves coffee, a retro bathroom, hotel-quality bedrooms, and eco-friendly soaps. Charge your electric vehicle with our EV charger. Book now for a comfortable stay, with part of the income supporting refugees through Airbnb.org

Midcentury Modern, Near Duke
Enjoy a relaxing stay in mid-century style with modern convenience. Our midcentury modernized all-steel home, manufactured by the Lustron Corporation in the 1940s, is nestled in a quiet residential neighborhood near Duke University and Hospital, the NC School of Science and Math, and Ninth St shops and restaurants. Our house retains all its original built-in steel cabinetry and features period-appropriate furniture handcrafted by the owner.
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Condo rentals with wifi

Downtown "Bull Durham" Condo

Carrboro/Chapel Hill/UNC bright contemporary condo

Pet Friendly, Brand New Condo, Quiet, Green Space

Lovely condo on the Greenway—near Raleigh

Condo in Village District near NC State & Downtown

Cameron Village Modern Stylish Condo

No Car Needed! Close to DT & NCSU! @ VintageModPad

Second floor 1 BR condominium near The Village
Family-friendly house rentals

Duke Forest Zen Treehouse - pool table, decks

5BR Durham Retreat | Movie Nights, Games & Gazebo

4 King Beds + Loft | <1 mi Downtown | 1.5 mi Duke

The Bird's Nest

Luxe Home 4 Mins Duke/DPAC | King Beds, BBQ, Pool

Designer Garden Home Downtown

3BR Durham Haven: Perfect for Visiting Duke & DTWN

The Angier House | Modern Smart Home | 4Car Garage
Apartment rentals with air conditioning

The Loft @ Casa Azul - Studio Apartment

Updated Warehouse Apt in the Heart of Downtown

Clean Apartment Downtown Durham

Lakewood/Lyon Park Renovated Cottage Near Duke 23A

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

Downtown Durham Retreat

Gorgeous Downtown Durham Retreat Sleeps 8

Back Alley Apartment, walk Downtown and Duke.
Other great vacation rentals near Sarah P. Duke Gardens

Full floor suite in historic Durham neighborhood

Beautiful Farm stay 2 beds, 2 baths with office

Luxurious Modernist Tree House

Modern Cottage With a Vintage Twist Near Downtown

3 min Duke & DT Durham, 3BR Sleeps 8 & Fire Pit

East Campus Spacious Guest house

The Blue Door Bungalow. Walk to Duke Medical/VA.

HistoricallyHip on Hale/Walkable, 3 min to Duke
Destinations to explore
- Duke University
- North Carolina State University
- Raleigh Convention Center
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Raven Rock State Park
- Virginia International Raceway
- Crabtree Valley Mall
- William B. Umstead State Park
- North Carolina Museum of Art
- University Of North Carolina At Greensboro
- North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
- Lake Johnson Park
- Eno River State Park
- Durham Bulls Athletic Park
- Duke Chapel
- Koka Booth Amphitheatre
- American Tobacco Campus
- Durham Farmers' Market
- Red Hat Amphitheater
- Dorothea Dix Park
- Carolina Theatre
- North Carolina Museum of History
- International Civil Rights Center & Museum
- Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area





