Places to stay near Sarah P. Duke Gardens

Modern Cottage With a Vintage Twist Near Downtown

Come stay at our modern vintage guesthouse in Historic Trinity Park. Our cottage has all modern appliances with vintage fixtures. Our cottage is a cozy, lived-in retreat with rustic charm. This 380 square foot cottage is located in a very lively and safe neighborhood just minutes from downtown Durham. Walk one mile on the Ellerbe creek trail to downtown! Walk 1.5 mile to 9th street restaurants and shops 1 mile to Central Park and farmers market <1 mile to bars and restaurants on geer street

Main St Studio w Rooftop Patio!

Literally right on Main St in downtown Durham! You'll be close to EVERYTHING! DPAC, Durham Bulls, Carolina Theater, amazing restaurants and cafes, American Tobacco Campus' stores, restaurants and unique walkway. It's all within 3 blocks! Enjoy sunrise OR sunset overlooking the famous Lucky Strike Water Tower from the cozy rooftop patio. Or stroll home in a matter of MINUTES from a baseball game or DPAC show. Perfectly appointed apartment w all you'll need to have a great and relaxing stay!

Walk to Duke or Downtown- 1st floor

Beautiful, nicely furnished 1st floor apt in a quiet neighborhood between Duke and Downtown Durham, walkable to both. Very comfortable beds with high thread count scent free linens. Fully equipped kitchen and bathroom with organic body wash, shampoo, conditioner, blow dryer & make up mirror. 2 miles from Duke and VA Hospitals. 2 blocks from restaurants and the Organic Co-op grocery store. Lots of well lit parking on-site. We hope you'll love the comforts and convenience of staying here!

Warm and Welcoming 3-Bedroom Cottage

Welcome to Carolina Cottage, nestled in one of Durham's premier post WWII neighborhoods, and extensively renovated by Designer + Builder Alicia Hylton-Daniel. Your experience will be enhanced by the thoughtfully curated spaces for relaxing, renewing and re-connecting. The home is spacious, with common areas to be shared, inside and out, as well as quiet spaces to read, nap, scroll and stream. You'll enjoy a full chef's kitchen and dining room, along with a sunny porch and shaded patio.

Timberwood Tiny Home

Timberwood Tiny Home is a place to rest your head & heart in Efland, North Carolina. The peaceful retreat, designed for adults only, is down a country road approximately 10-minutes from downtown Hillsborough. The 200 square foot tiny home is on a private corner of 8-acres shared with our main house. It features Scandinavian-style details, two beds, a spacious porch, abundant natural light, a wood-fired hot tub, barrel sauna, cold plunge, and much more. @timberwoodtinyhome

Dollar Avenue Treehouse near Duke

Dollar Avenue Treehouse is situated on a quiet three-block long street lined with signature Durham oak trees in the historic Trinity Park neighborhood. Steps away from Duke’s East Campus, this charming, newly renovated one-bedroom apartment is a pleasant stroll or short bike, scooter, or Lyft/Uber ride from downtown, Brightleaf Square, 9th Street, Old North Durham, DPAC, Museum of Life and Science (via Ellerbe Creek Trail), parks, and numerous restaurants and bars.

Modern Tiny House in the Trees

You'll feel like you're getting away from it all in this modern, private tiny house in the trees (even though you're minutes from Duke, and downtown Durham, and loads of shopping and restaurants). All the right amenities are here - full kitchen, laundry, A/C, and high-speed internet - but don't be surprised if you find yourself opting to relax in the swing on the screened-in porch while you soak in the sounds of the birds and the trees instead.

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

The Mural Suite, An Artsy One Bedroom in Durham

A mural filled one bedroom suite with a full bath and kitchenette attached to our house with its own separate entrance. Located less than 5 minutes by car to downtown Durham with easy access for those who prefer to travel by bicycle or foot to the Ellerbee Creek trail. Centrally located to Duke University and Duke Medical. Perfect for longer stays for visiting professionals as well as shorter stays to enjoy all Durham has to offer.