Waterfront holiday rentals in Durham County

Farmhouse & pond on 4ac, 2BR/2BA, 4 beds.

Spectacular farmhouse with a pond on 4 acres. Very private, peaceful, and comfortable. Located 8 mi from Hillsborough, (15-19 mi) to Duke University, Duke Hospital, University of NC, Chapel Hill, and Durham. Enjoy sitting on the dock and take in the nightly symphony of nature, cook outside on the flat grill, or just relax on the couch & watch the 75” flat screen. Accommodations for up to 6 people. Parties, events, receptions, and weddings available. Cost will vary depending on the details.

Pristine 3 Bedroom Townhome - minutes to UNC

Experience a modern vacation rental with water views within minutes of UNC Chapel Hill and the research triangle! This 3-bed, 2.5-bath townhouse is located in a community that includes a grocery store, pharmacy, bank, and restaurants. Enjoy basketball and tennis courts, playgrounds, and walking trails, too! Nearby Jordan Lake provides swimming, kayaking, and fishing. After attending UNC events, visiting historic sites, or pursuing recreational endeavors, unwind in the private backyard garden.

Tranquil Townhome - Convenient NE Raleigh location

Welcome to our Tranquil Townhome! You will enjoy a dual-master (sharing a private, attached full bath) townhome in Northeast Raleigh close to everything! There are so many local attractions-Neuse River Trail, WRAL soccer complex, Sheetz, grocery & much more! The space is clean, cozy, & all yours. The neighborhood is peaceful with direct access to the greenway. You’ll love the convenience as well as your own private washer/dryer & fully stocked kitchen to accommodate cooking on longer stays.

Center for Creative Balance cozy treetop retreat

Featured in an issue of Southern Living Magazine, this is a cozy, book-lined, recently renovated space with elegant decor and a wraparound sitting porch, located in a beautiful, mature, piedmont forest abounding with wildlife. There are hiking trails along New Hope Creek and others nearby. Very private and quiet but only 8 minutes from UNC Hospital, Hillsborough Campus, within 20 minutes of Duke, UNC-CH, NCCU, & historic Hillsborough —RDU only 30 minutes. Guests of all walks of life welcome.

Cozy & relaxing cottage on the lake *Dog Friendly*

Cozy Lake cottage on the Little River Lake. Come relax on the porch with your coffee in the mornings or take an afternoon nap on the hammock. Fish for a little in the afternoon or go down to the Little River Lake Facility and rent a canoe. It’s the perfect get away that is still close to town and wonderful restaurants. Up to two well behaved and vaccinated dogs are welcome on the property. Dog fee $75 for up to two dogs. Sorry, no cats due to allergies. Swimming is not allowed in the lake.

Lakefront home. Apartment w/private entrance.

Beautiful lakefront home in Durham. Private entrance to one-bedroom apartment with queen bed, natural light, bath & kitchenette. Leather pull-out couch, desk with chair, sink, small fridge & microwave. Smart TV with Hulu, Netflix, YouTube TV, etc. Includes screened-in porch & outdoor patio dinning. Home backs up to lakefront trail for running and walking. Quiet neighborhood. Half way between Duke & UNC. 3 miles from Southpoint Mall. Pet friendly. Must be able to walk down a steep driveway.

"The Glass House" on Hyco Lake

Very unique architecture on Hyco Lake! The glass walls on the main level provide excellent natural lighting! Wood exposed beams, huge glass windows, harwood floors, concrete wood burning fireplace, updated kitchen, huge screened in porch opened to the main living area all add to the beauty of this midcentury modern property. The boat dock provides lake access where the paddle boards and kayaks are available to guests! Miles from VIR raceway and convenient to the Triangle & Triad areas!

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

Beautiful water views, remodeled private condominium within walking distance of shopping and trails. Close to all that the Triangle has to offer! New flooring April 2024! New beds and furniture. In-unit washer\dryer and Wifi are included. Pack and play crib is available for the little ones. Quiet area great for remote workers and for people relocating to the area. Smart TV with apps (Netflix, Amazon, etc.) to enjoy with your personal accounts. Long term rentals available.

Luxury Retreat on Farm with Pool, Hot Tub, Fishing

LUXlife Best Luxury Country B&B Retreat in NC! 120 acres of peaceful farmland with an in-ground salt-water pool, hot tub, pergola, pastures, farm animals, fresh eggs, streams, woodlands, fishing, and hiking. Private hot tub at rental. The heated, salt-water pool and hot tub are located behind the owner's home. You’ll have total privacy. Wholesale pasture-raised Wagyu beef and lamb available at the farm as well as fishing in the stocked pond. Propane grill and pizza oven on your patio.