Vacation 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.

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.

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.

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.

Tiny Farmhouse in the Heart of Durham

Enjoy the tiny experience without sacrificing the relaxations and comforts of home. Unwind in this quaint 1 bedroom 1 bath tiny farmhouse that’s equipped with full-sized appliances and tasteful amenities. The Farmhouse at Scout is nestled in Downtown Durham’s burgeoning Southside neighborhood and is extremely close to the best restaurants, shops, and activities that Durham has to offer. Major attractions: • DPAC: .8 mi • Durham Bulls: .8 mi • Farmer’s Market: 1.2 mi • Duke: 2.9 mi

Private studio apartment steps from Downtown!

Compact studio steps from Downtown Durham with a private entry and free street parking! Well-stocked kitchenette and bathroom. Close to Duke and walkable to all of Downtown and more: ✦ 7+ coffee shops ✦ 10+ breweries ✦ Plenty of restaurants + bars ✦ DPAC, Durham Bulls + Durham Convention Center ✦ Central Park, Farmer's Market + Durham Food Hall ✦ Ellerbe Creek + American Tobacco Trails We live in the townhouse above the studio and are happy to assist with anything you might need.

Reclaimed Beauty in Downtown's Cleveland-Holloway

Stay in a renovated, simplified Queen Anne-style home from 1915, located on the edge of Durham's Cleveland Holloway neighborhood with easy access to downtown's farmers market, restaurants, and bars. A portion of your stay goes to Airbnb.org to support hosting refugees. Relax in a spacious kitchen with Little Waves coffee, high ceilings, a beautiful live edge slab table, and a luxurious clawfoot tub shower. Please note, there is only one bathroom located in the master bedroom.

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.

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.

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!

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

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.