
Places to stay near Sarah P. Duke Gardens
Book unique vacation rentals, homes, and more on Airbnb
Top-rated vacation rentals near Sarah P. Duke Gardens
Guests agree: these stays are highly rated for location, cleanliness, and more.

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.

Duke Forest Zen Treehouse - pool table, decks
Enjoy a unique japanese-inspired custom home just 2 miles from Duke. Ascend through the gated entrance up the winding driveway to your own Zen treehouse retreat perched on the edge of the forest. large custom kitchen with Viking appliances, striking stonework and fireplaces. Outside there is a built-in grill, dining area, and firepit. the downstairs rec room is perfect for families featuring a pool table, movie watching area, and huge enclosed porch. need extra space? book both units!

HistoricallyHip on Hale/Walkable, 3 min to Duke
Historic & Hip this Renovated 1930s bungalow in Old West Durham is extremely walkable!Enjoy a stylish experience at this centrally-located home with 3 king bedrooms, 2 large baths, open kitchen/Living and dining room! Rocking chair front porch and firepit w/fenced in yard! Amazing safe neighborhood walkable to shops, bars & restaurants! By Duke Hospital, NC school of Math & Science, VA hospital, Duke East campus & downtown! Enjoy all new amenities for entertaining and enjoying family & friends!

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.

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.
Popular amenities for vacation rentals near Sarah P. Duke Gardens
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

Lake view condo w/office, walk to food/greenway

Lovely 2 bedroom condo in Central Raleigh

Comfy Home In Durham

Bull City Shangri-la
Family-friendly house rentals

The Bird's Nest

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

5BR Durham Retreat | Movie Nights, Games & Gazebo

Luxe 5* Home 4 Mins Duke/DPAC | King Beds/BBQ/Pool

Mid-Century Gem • Creekside • King Beds • Near UNC

3BR Durham Haven: Perfect for Visiting Duke & DTWN

Clean Quiet Medical&Work Stay, Fenced Yard, Pets

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

The Loft @ Casa Azul - Studio Apartment

Garden Oasis in the heart of downtown Durham

Clean Apartment Downtown Durham

Updated Warehouse Apt in the Heart of Downtown

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

Five & Dime Tiny House

Beautiful Farm stay 2 beds, 2 baths with office

New Build |Trinity Park | 5 Min to Duke & Hospital

Luxurious Modernist Tree House

Modern Cottage With a Vintage Twist Near Downtown

East Campus Spacious Guest house

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

NEW 4BR Speakeasy Near Duke + Theatre | Sleeps 12
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
- Dorothea Dix Park
- American Tobacco Campus
- Red Hat Amphitheater
- Durham Farmers' Market
- Carolina Theatre
- North Carolina Museum of History
- International Civil Rights Center & Museum
- Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area





