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Entire Cottage with Yard and Fire Pit
Sitting on a sunny, corner lot, our home is the perfect spot to be your home away from home! Enjoy the sunrise w/your favorite beverage on the sweet front porch, and out back, you'll love the firepit + deck with a gas grill. Inside, you'll find natural light throughout, a well-stocked kitchen w/updated, modern appliances, reliable wifi + a smart tv ready for your own streaming logins. Close to everything too! We can't wait to host you! Early check in + late check out avail. for an additional fee

Luxe Modern Retreat *Entire Duplex/ Both Units!*
This stylish modern retreat is sure to become your new favorite getaway. You’ll enjoy access to the ENTIRE DUPLEX (both units!), perfect for traveling with friends, family, or colleagues. Each of the 2 units boasts its own beautiful living room and kitchen, plus 2 bedrooms & 1 bathroom per side. Gather together on the inviting front porch, or enjoy dinner alfresco on the sunny back patio. Ideally situated just 1 mile from the heart of Durham, you’ll enjoy all the best the Bull City has to offer!

Mirabelle- 3bd Downtown/Duke/RTP/No Cleaning Fees
Step into the comfort of this stylish, newly renovated 3- bedroom, 1- bath bungalow! CENTRALLY LOCATED & NEAR ALL MAJOR HIGHWAYS, Mirabelle is just minutes from downtown Durham, Duke University & RTP. No matter what brings you to Durham, Mirabelle has the perfect location & convenient amenities you’re looking for! * 5 min from downtown Durham * 10 min from Duke University & Duke Hospital * 10 min from RTP * 15 min from RDU airport * 10 min from Durham bulls and DPAC * 15 min from UNC hospital

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.

Luxury Modern Suite W/ Private Deck
Welcome to our Private Luxury Master Suite! Enjoy a hotel-like experience with a spacious luxury bath featuring double sinks and a rain shower and a beautiful private deck with a peaceful view. We also include a coffee bar, work area, Wi-Fi, and TV. Conveniently located from RDU Airport and Downtown Durham, with a variety of restaurants and coffee shops nearby. Experience the perfect blend of comfort, luxury, and convenience in this upgraded suite! Parking is available and limited to 1.

Artist-Designed Cabin Near Duke & Downtown
Relax and recharge in a modern, artist-designed passive solar home tucked into the woods just minutes from downtown Durham and Duke University. This cabin-style retreat blends nature, comfort, and convenience — ideal for weekend getaways, visiting Duke, or extended stays. Inside you’ll find original artwork, abundant natural light, and a professionally equipped kitchen. Outside, enjoy birdsong and mature trees while staying close to Durham’s restaurants, coffee shops, breweries, and shopping.

The Bird's Nest
This newly renovated lower level apartment is nestled in the peaceful Forest Hills neighborhood. Our space is in an ideal location to enjoy all that Durham has to offer and comes complete with everything you'll need to feel at home. Minutes from excellent restaurants, outdoor fun, and cultural entertainment. Enjoy an evening at DPAC, a Durham Bulls baseball game, an energizing game of tennis at Forest Hills park, or a relaxing stroll through Duke Gardens. All just minutes from our doorstep.

*Rooftop Patio Oasis*House Near DT, Duke, RTP
Enjoy this wonderful Rooftop Oasis less than a mile to downtown, 2 miles from Duke University -conveniently close to all Durham has to offer. The Historic Tobacco Trail is literally in the back yard! Take a short walk to a Durham Bulls game or one of the many great picks for good eats in the city. You are truly on "Cloud Durham" when relaxing in good company on the rooftop deck. Take a meal to the outdoor dining table or converse on the sofa under the sky in the daylight or the deck light!

Clean Quiet Medical&Work Stay, Fenced Yard, Pets
Welcome to a spotlessly clean, quiet, and comfortable home in downtown Durham, thoughtfully set up for medical stays, longer work visits, and guests traveling with pets. Many guests choose this home while visiting Duke University Hospital, the VA Hospital, or Duke University, and appreciate having a calm place that feels easy to live in during what can be stressful or busy times. This is not a party house —it’s a peaceful, practical space designed to help you rest, reset, and settle in.

Downtown Luxury/King Beds/ Walk Everywhere
Enjoy this luxury bungalow perfectly located in Downtown Durham. Walk to the best that Durham offers! Immaculately furnished throughout. King beds with two en suite full bathrooms. Wake up and walk to CocoCinnamon to enjoy a delicious morning cup of coffee. Later in the day, Motorco, Full Steam Brewery, The Farmers Market, Central Park, Saltbox Seafood Shack, and downtown restaurants galore await you to enjoy. DPAC and the Durham Bulls will be unforgettable nights out. Perfect location!

Historic|Twinkling Patio|Great Downtown Location!
Beautiful historic Craftsman duplex in the Cleveland Holloway neighborhood. Fully equipped kitchen, spacious living room, and original 1920 beautiful hardwoods! Complete with Laundry, plush bed, subway tiled bathtub/shower, Smart TV in living, and a gorgeous fenced in courtyard with wicker seating and twinkling cafe lights; off street parking for compact vehicles accessible through back gate. This great place to stay right near downtown will check all the boxes on your wishlist!

Historic 1891 Mill House 2 blocks from Downtown!
First built in 1891 as just a "place to sleep" for the men working at the local cotton and tobacco mills. Restored and enlarged in 2012 with modern amenities while maintaining the home's unique history. The original brickwork, hardwood floors, foundation, roof and most of the original exterior walls are preserved! (now as internal walls!) Pair that with gas stove, granite countertop, artisan reclaimed wood center island, modern en-suite master bedroom and large flat screen TV's.
Popular amenities for house rentals in Downtown Durham
House rentals with a pool

Cozy 2-bed, 2.5 bath near UNC

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Adorable Bungalow, Minutes from Downtown Durham

Stylish Downtown Durham Home

3bd Lake pool access near Duke UNC Southpoint

Cottage & Pool, Steps to Historic Downtown

The Cozy Cottage - 10 Min From UNC

7 The Pinnacle - A Ranch Villa w/Hot Tub Spa
Weekly house rentals

Cozy Durham Getaway near Downtown

BW Express Back Unit near Duke/UNC/Downtown/NCCU

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

Burch Avenue Hideaway- walk to Duke

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

Perfection to Downtown - Modern and cozy

Sparkling New Home 3 miles from Duke & Downtown

Stylish/historic home, walk to Duke & 9th Street!
Private house rentals

Sleeps 4: Ocean-Blue Rooftop mins from Downtown

Cozy Bungalow 5 Mins to Downtown

Guest Suite: Artist studio turned into loft.

Spacious 4BD | Sleeps 10 | Movie Night & BBQ

Spacious. Stylish. Very Clean. 3 Bdrm, Pet Maybe

Cozy Home in Old East Durham

Screen Porch & Close to Duke

Bright Tree Retreat
When is the best time to visit Downtown Durham?
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Avg. price | $211 SGD | $198 SGD | $210 SGD | $215 SGD | $314 SGD | $198 SGD | $204 SGD | $170 SGD | $215 SGD | $256 SGD | $201 SGD | $207 SGD |
| Avg. temp | 5°C | 7°C | 11°C | 16°C | 20°C | 25°C | 27°C | 26°C | 23°C | 17°C | 11°C | 7°C |
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Explore 30 holiday rentals in Downtown Durham

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Downtown Durham holiday rentals start at $77 SGD per night before taxes and fees

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Family-friendly holiday rentals
20 properties offer extra space & child-friendly amenities

Pet-friendly holiday rentals
Find 10 rentals that welcome pets

Rentals with dedicated workspaces
20 properties have a dedicated workspace

Wifi availability
20 of Downtown Durham holiday rentals include wifi access

Popular amenities for guests
Guests love Kitchen, Wifi and Pool across Downtown Durham rentals

4.9 Average rating
Downtown Durham stays are highly rated by guests – averaging 4.9 out of 5!

Nearby attractions
Downtown Durham’s top spots include American Tobacco Campus, Durham Bulls Athletic Park and Carolina Theatre
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- Duke University
- PNC Arena
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Raven Rock State Park
- Durham Bulls Athletic Park
- Frankie's Fun Park
- Carolina Theatre
- American Tobacco Campus
- North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
- North Carolina Museum of Art
- Eno River State Park
- Lake Johnson Park
- North Carolina Museum of History
- William B. Umstead State Park
- Sarah P. Duke Gardens
- Durham Farmers' Market
- Dorothea Dix Park
- North Carolina Central University
- North Carolina State University
- International Civil Rights Center & Museum
- Crabtree Valley Mall
- Museum of Life and Science
- Elon University
- Virginia International Raceway




