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Charming Tiny House Nestled in the Trees
This small 128 sq ft tiny house is packed with charm. Situated on a serene 5 acre wooded property, its a short drive to Hillsborough (10 min), Chapel Hill (15) and Durham (15). I wanted to create a space where guests can take time to rest and reset. The house is cozy, stylish, and surprisingly spacious. Its well appointed with all the amenities to feel like home. Take a step outside and you'll be surrounded by old hardwood trees and the soothing sounds of nature that make life here so peaceful

Carrboro/Chapel Hill/UNC Studio
This stylish studio is a 5 min drive to downtown Carrboro and Chapel Hill. Weatherhill Townhomes are secluded and have easy parking. There is a king-sized bed for maximum comfort, and the couch can sleep one additional guest if needed. Enjoy the kitchen and having a bathroom all to yourself! This private basement unit overlooks the forest, which provides a lovely view any time of year. To that end, remember to bring a laptop if you want screen time (no tv here, but there is private internet!).

Horse farm, serene, secluded, creekside suite
Welcome to Strouds Creek Farm. Charming 2BR 1 bathroom suite w/cozy farmhouse decor. Located on 20 picturesque acres nestled in the woods. Enjoy peaceful mornings filled with bird songs. Stroll around the farm to meet & greet our "fur family". Relax in a hammock, explore the creek or sit on the swing & enjoy the farm fresh air. Just 5 minutes from downtown Hillsborough, an artist's paradise, dotted with art galleries, boutiques, a bookstore & restaurants. 15 min. to Duke & downtown Durham.

The Chapel Hill Forest House
Book this incredible tiny house for the perfect romantic getaway in the heart of Chapel Hill! It sits in a private forest full of wildlife but is only a 5-minute walk to Franklin Street and the UNC campus. Enjoy amazing views from the floor-to-ceiling windows of foxes and deer playing on the lawn. Lounge on the wall-to-wall hammock as you gaze at the trees through the skylights. Unwind with a movie in bed played on our massive projector. There's nothing like this anywhere in the Triangle!

Carriage House-32 Acre Wooded Lot & Trails & Pond
-private 2015 carriage house in Chapel Hill; less than 2 miles from I-40 -less than 8 miles from UNC; less than 20 minutes from Duke -2 bedrooms with queen, 2 twins & a trundle bed -32 acre private wooded lot with 2 mi. of trails with stocked pond -open floor plan of 1000 sq.ft. -fully stocked kitchen -high speed wireless internet with YouTube TV; ESPN -on-site washer and dryer (free) -stairs from ground to apartment -4 vehicles parking; small moving truck too -outdoor grill & 2 fire pits

Blackwood Mt Bungalow In the Woods with Sauna
Escape to a peaceful hillside retreat nestled in the woods, where the melodies of farm animals and wild birds create a soothing soundtrack. Our stylish and cozy bungalow features three charming porches that invite quiet reflection. Enjoy an easy-to-use indoor compost toilet. Treat yourself to our rejuvenating sauna (+$40) and wander through lush flower and vegetable gardens. While close to town, this getaway promises a restorative escape immersed in nature’s serenity and thoughtful living.

Cute Downtown Carrboro Studio Cottage
Private studio cottage in downtown Carrboro neighborhood with sidewalks, bike lanes, a block from the free bus. Coffee shop across the street, walking distance to Carrboro and UNC campus. Separate from the main house with its own entrance, outdoor sitting area, small but well-equipped+stocked, clean, efficient, perfectly located. WiFi, 40" TV-Roku, full bathroom, free parking, small kitchenette, queen bed, futon for additional sleeping accommodations, small work station, walk-in closet.

Cozy Cabin in the Countryside
Enjoy a cozy cabin with internet, ac/heat, kitchenette with fridge and microwave. Please note there is no water in the cabin and shower and toilet are located in the bathhouse just a few steps away. This comfortable Cabin has very easy quick access to all amenities including the showerhouse, picnic areas, lawn games, outdoor kitchen. Hottub is open. Property is within minutes of downtown Chapel Hill & Hillsborough, Raleigh, Durham are 20-30 minutes away. No Smoking or Vaping in Cabins

Bright spacious 2 BR, 8 min to UNC Chapel Hill
Clean and bright, spacious basement apartment in quiet, safe family neighborhood. Fast Wi-Fi at 600+ Mbps. Includes 2 bedrooms with a queen bed in each (plus a rollaway twin size cot), kitchen, living room, game room with ping pong, full bath, laundry, screened porch and private entrance. Spotless and lovingly maintained. Important: No oversized construction / work vehicles. Also, smoking is not permitted in or around the property. (Please see additional important note below!)

Avenger Oaks Guesthouse
Take it easy at this cozy and tranquil getaway. Stay in this cute camper near UNC and Chapel Hill and revel in the miniature setup! -Full size bed -Smart TV -Fast Wifi -Kitchen with gas range, microwave, full size fridge -Small full bathroom complete with mini tub and shower. -Outdoor space features a picnic table and patio lights for evening relaxing and coffee overlooking the garden. -1 mile to grocery, convenience, restaurants & fast food -10 mins to Chapel Hill & UNC!

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.
Private 530sqft Family Friendly Suite
Come stay in our private suite on the lower level of our home! We have a great location only 9 minutes drive to UNC and easy access to I-40 gets you to RDU and the airport easily. We provide high speed internet with ethernet hookup and mesh wifi with a dedicated workstation. Large flatscreen TV includes at least 3 streaming services and our personal digital movie library through Apple TV app. Fully stocked Keurig station with coffee, tea and the morning basics!
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The Mural Suite, An Artsy One Bedroom in Durham

Mid-Century Gem • Creekside • King Beds • Near UNC
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220 of Chapel Hill vacation rentals include wi-fi access

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4.8 Average rating
Chapel Hill stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.8 out of 5!
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