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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!

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.

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.

Beautiful Farm stay 2 beds, 2 baths with office
Relax with your partner or bring the whole family to our peaceful 45 acre horse farm. We neighbor the Eno River and are centrally located in Northern Durham only 12 miles from Downtown. Come sit and enjoy our beautiful screened in porch that overlooks 2 scenic ponds and offers some of the best sunsets you’ve ever seen. This newly renovated farmhouse is beautifully decorated with 2 bedrooms, large master (king) and second bedroom (queen), office space has a sleeper sofa for additional guest.

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.

Walk to Downtown & Duke- King bed
Scent free! First floor apartment with plenty of well lit offstreet parking. Very comfortable beds with crisp, white linens, fully equipped kitchen, fully equipped bathroom, and family room with 58” TV, and comfortable seating. Dedicated work area, with lighting, outlets and extra USB ports.. Front porch with chairs overlooking a beautiful tree lined quiet street. We love traveling ourselves and hope you will enjoy the comfort and conveniences we put into this apartment!

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.

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 a gas range, 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 exrerior porch

Duplex filled with natural light
A stylish, modern, and beautiful alley guesthouse that is located just 2 blocks from Duke's East Campus and 4 blocks from downtown Durham. The apartment is located in the historic Trinity Park Neighborhood in Durham. The apartment has a top of the line finish, hardwood floors, appliances, and furniture. The loft area is equipped with a standing desk and monitor and 2 Yoga matts, and it is ideal for working professionals visiting the area. Built: 2023

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

Condo @ Historic Duke Tower

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

Lovely 2 bedroom condo in Central Raleigh

Clean & Affordable - Long Stays Accepted

Bull City Shangri-la
Family-friendly house rentals

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

3BR Durham Haven: Perfect for Visiting Duke & DTWN

The Angier House | Modern Smart Home | 4Car Garage

Cozy home 2mi from DPAC & Duke Hospital!

Family Getaway | Fire Pit + Treehouse on 2.5 acres

The Bird's Nest
Apartment rentals with air conditioning

Garden Oasis in the heart of downtown Durham

Lakewood/Lyon Park Renovated Cottage Near Duke 23A

Updated Warehouse Apt in the Heart of Downtown

The Loft @ Casa Azul - Studio Apartment

Clean Apartment Downtown Durham

Downtown Durham Retreat

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

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

Five & Dime Tiny House

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

Full floor suite in historic Durham neighborhood

Modern Cottage With a Vintage Twist Near Downtown

Luxurious Modernist Tree House

Quiet, Clean, Scent-Free Guesthouse Near Duke!

East Campus Spacious Guest house

The Blue Door Bungalow. Walk to Duke Medical/VA.
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
- Eno River State Park
- Durham Bulls Athletic Park
- Duke Chapel
- Koka Booth Amphitheatre
- Dorothea Dix Park
- Red Hat Amphitheater
- American Tobacco Campus
- Durham Farmers' Market
- Carolina Theatre
- North Carolina Museum of History
- International Civil Rights Center & Museum
- Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area





