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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.
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4.88 out of 5 average rating, 121 reviews
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.
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4.96 out of 5 average rating, 114 reviews
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.
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4.98 out of 5 average rating, 352 reviews
Stunning Cabin Retreat on Farm
Rest, relaxation, and fun at this custom built true log cabin! This 3-bedroom 2 full bathroom in Creedmoor is the perfect escape. Cabin sits on a 25 acre farm featuring a stocked pond, fire pit area and a huge covered deck to sit back and unwind. Bring your kayak or use the kayak on site if you want to float out on the water. Big screen TV, lightning fast WiFi 450+ mbps, and computer if you need to hop online. King bed, queen bed, twin XL bed, toddler bed for sleeping arrangements.
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4.97 out of 5 average rating, 68 reviews
Pristine Stay Near Duke | No Carpet + Parking
Travel-nurse and work-trip friendly 3BR, 2.5BA home near Duke University & Duke Hospital with fast Wi-Fi, workspace, free parking, and self check-in. Enjoy a pristine, well-appointed modern stay minutes from downtown Durham, dining, shopping, and entertainment—designed for comfort, productivity, and longer stays. ★ Highlights • Fast Wi-Fi & dedicated workspace • Fully equipped kitchen • Smart TVs • Free on-site parking • Contactless self check-in • Quiet residential neighborhood
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4.93 out of 5 average rating, 29 reviews
Boho Bungalow Retreat Minutes from Downtown
This boho-style bungalow is located two miles from downtown Durham. Offering easy access to restaurants, shops, & local attractions. My home features 2 bedrooms with comfortable queen-size beds, plus a full-size pull-out couch. Enjoy two full bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and in-unit washer and dryer for convenience. Guests have access to fast Wi-Fi, private off-street parking, and additional street parking. A cozy, functional retreat perfect for work trips or relaxing getaways.
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4.99 out of 5 average rating, 69 reviews
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.
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4.96 out of 5 average rating, 652 reviews
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.
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4.97 out of 5 average rating, 516 reviews
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!
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4.97 out of 5 average rating, 349 reviews
8 Min to Duke + Downtown | Back Deck
In town for a basketball game or work trip? Moving in your future Blue Devil? You will have everything you need in this fully equipped space with friends/family! Whether you want to relax or enjoy the beautiful town of Durham and Duke University, you have everything at your fingertips. With top-notch amenities such as a fenced-in backyard, fast Wi-Fi, a fully stocked kitchen, and free parking, you will have everything you need to have a comfortable stay in Durham.
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5.0 out of 5 average rating, 6 reviews
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
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4.98 out of 5 average rating, 105 reviews
Sleeps 5| Fenced Yard| Dogs OK| Near Duke & DPAC
Welcome to our freshly renovated 1950s bungalow! Nestled in Durham’s Colonial Village; an established neighborhood with pre- and post WWII charm. You’ll be just 2.7 miles from downtown, under 4 miles from Duke University & Hospital, and a quick 21-minute drive to RDU Airport. 📹 For the full walkthrough, simply search ellerbeehouse on Google and you’ll find our video tour right away.
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4.99 out of 5 average rating, 90 reviewsPopular amenities for Durham County holiday rentals
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4.94 out of 5 average rating, 88 reviews
Happy home on the river! Spacious & art-filled!
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5.0 out of 5 average rating, 33 reviews
Sleeps 4: Ocean-Blue Rooftop mins from Downtown
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4.99 out of 5 average rating, 82 reviews
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4.97 out of 5 average rating, 95 reviews
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5.0 out of 5 average rating, 34 reviews
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4.88 out of 5 average rating, 60 reviews
Modern Durham Retreat | Near Duke & Downtown
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4.96 out of 5 average rating, 74 reviews
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4.91 out of 5 average rating, 98 reviewsDestinations to explore
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