Holiday rentals with outdoor seating in Durham County

Light-filled Guesthouse Near Duke

Second floor of recently-built garage apartment in a charming, peaceful Durham neighborhood. Twenty minutes to RDU Airport, five minutes to Duke's East Campus and ten minutes to West Campus, we are an easy walk to a range of locally-owned restaurants. Lovely, light-filled apartment has a bedroom, full kitchen and living area, bathroom, private entrance, and patio with seating. Occasionally, we may have first-floor space available at extra cost. Well-behaved pets welcome. See below for fees.

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!

Lovely Studio with King Sized Tempur-Pedic

Experience the beauty of Duke Forest in your back yard! Cozy and quiet in the trees, yet 2 miles from Duke University. King sized tempur-pedic for an amazing nights sleep. Our wonderful studio apartment boasts a well-equipped kitchenette, a Roku device to access your streaming apps’ accounts. A beautiful, private deck with panoramic views of Duke Forest. Walk right onto Sheperd's Trail, curated by Duke University, from the back yard. 2 miles to Duke Hospital. 3 miles to downtown Durham.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.