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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 and teas 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.).

Luxurious Modernist Tree House
Stunning, private, and truly one-of-a-kind—this unique home is perfect for a vacation, staycation, special occasion, or simply celebrating everyday life. Designed by renowned modernist architect Frank Harmon. The 2,128-square-foot residence sits on 1.3 acres and was crafted with meticulous attention to detail. Inside, you’ll feel nestled among the treetops while remaining conveniently close to restaurants, shopping, downtown Raleigh, WakeMed, UNC, Duke, and Research Triangle Park.

Perfectly Appointed @ Duke-Blue Devil Living!
Experience Duke at its best from our centrally located duplex between East & West Campus. With the campus bus stop right outside, easily explore Duke, Durham's museums, and local restaurants. Enjoy the perfect blend of comfort and style, featuring Little Waves coffee, a retro bathroom with eco-friendly products, and hotel-quality bedrooms. Duke Hospital is just minutes away, making our home ideal for your stay. Live like a Blue Devil at the heart of Duke and Durham. Book now.

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!
Popular amenities for vacation rentals near Sarah P. Duke Gardens
Condo rentals with wifi

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Pet Friendly, Brand New Condo, Quiet, Green Space

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Lovely condo on the Greenway—near Raleigh

Lovely 2 bedroom condo in Central Raleigh

Clean & Affordable - Long Stays Accepted

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3BR Durham Haven: Perfect for Visiting Duke & DTWN

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Family Getaway | Fire Pit + Treehouse on 2.5 acres

The Angier House | Modern Smart Home | 4Car Garage

Luxe Modern Retreat *Entire Duplex/ Both Units!*

Cottage with Yard, Mins to Duke
Apartment rentals with air conditioning

Lakewood/Lyon Park Renovated Cottage Near Duke 23A

Walk to Duke Campus! 1 Bedroom in Trinity Park!

Clean Apartment Downtown Durham

The Classic @ Casa Azul - Warm & Cozy 1 BR Unit

Entertainment Central Park, Downtown, Unit B

Garden Oasis in the heart of downtown Durham

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

Downtown Durham Retreat
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Cozy 3BD w/ Air Hockey, BBQ | Near Duke University
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
- Lake Johnson Park
- North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
- Dorothea Dix Park
- Duke Chapel
- Eno River State Park
- Durham Bulls Athletic Park
- Koka Booth Amphitheatre
- Red Hat Amphitheater
- Durham Farmers' Market
- American Tobacco Campus
- North Carolina Museum of History
- Carolina Theatre
- International Civil Rights Center & Museum
- American Tobacco Trail





