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TDF Retreat on Kerr Lake
Come enjoy your own space at your own pace, directly on Kerr Lake. Quaint two bdrm/1 bath house on the Lake. 90 minutes from Raleigh or Richmond. This charming home, sleeps five, and is just steps to the dock which you can tie your boat up to. Longwood State Park is the closest boat ramp, and a mere 10 minute boat ride from there. Spend nights watching the sun set and sitting around the firepit making smores. Nonsmoking property. No vehicles on the back lawn. Please review cancellation policy

Timberwood Tiny Home
Timberwood Tiny Home is a place to rest your head & heart in Efland, North Carolina. The peaceful retreat 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 more. There are features of the home that may make it unsuitable for children.

A-FRAME Lake Cabin. Private Boat Dock, Kayaks, SUP
BRAND NEW (2022) custom lakefront A-Frame Cabin. Mid-Century Modern. You'll love the stylish cottage & all the outdoor living/playing. Close walk to your own private dock (2 boat slips) and boat ramps close by. Located right on Kerr Lake (aka Buggs Island). NEW for 2024; ALL NEW BATHROOM, NEW stable internet, concrete sidewalk, Solostove firepit patio, NEW hot tub, patio lights, gas grill, outdoor shower. Toys left out; wagon for hauling, kids kayak, adult kayak, paddle board, and beach chairs.

Kerr Lake Amazing Views, Private Dock, Quiet
Peaceful lakefront retreat: Private dock, table, and new solar-lit umbrella (7/28/25). Amenities include a new gas grill (7/28/25), paddleboard, canoe, kayak, cornhole, hammock, firepit, puzzles, books, and games. Enjoy a large deck with two tables and a screened porch with couch—perfect for morning coffee. The home features 3 bedrooms, a loft, 3 full baths, and a dedicated workspace. Ideal for families, friends, or fishing trips. Driveway fits 5 trucks with trailers; boat launch 2 miles away.

No cleaning fee! Flexible check-in & out times!
Slow down at our cozy 3 BR-2 Bath lake home, tucked back in the woods with a quiet view of the cove. Lots of deck space to relax and enjoy nature. If you are feeling more adventurous; Paddle on the lake, play cornhole, or hike on our private trails. And speaking of hiking, we said “take a hike” to cleaning fees (who likes those?), And check-in/checkout times; ours are so flexible they practically do yoga. Stress-free? Absolutely. Deer-approved? 100% They may even pose for a picture with you.

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 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!

Lakefront Cottage w/ great view and use of dock
The sunlit cottage is perfect place to enjoy the largest lake in Virginia, exploring nearby state parks, the quaint town of Clarksville, or nearby breweries/wineries. The cottage offers an open view of the lake and use of a dock (150 yds from house) for fishing, swiming, docking watercraft or watching the sunset. A great retreat for a small family of 4 or 2 couples. Please indicate the number of guests; parties over 4 must be pre-approved. Reservation must be by an adult (age 21+).

Artist's Studio
Originally the studio of a visual artist (long ago garden illustrator for The New York Times), this petite building is completely private. Firm queen bed. Mix of antiques and artisanal built-ins. Radiant heat. AC. Mini fridge and microwave, electric kettle, Chemex coffee maker and French Press, excellent wifi. Unique space in one of the best country neighborhoods around. 6.5 miles to Hillsborough healthy grocery store, 8 to Carrboro/Chapel Hill, 18 to Durham. Serene pond and grounds.

Peaceful tiny house retreat on 30 acre farm
This new tiny house is nestled amongst mature hardwood trees on a 30 acre working family farm in Hillsborough. Quiet your mind and restore your body in the luxurious hot tub or warm up by the cozy fire-pit. Under 10 miles to Hillsborough or Durham, and their many restaurants, breweries and shops. Enjoy the privacy of two secluded wooded acres, surrounded by the sights and sounds of our farm, where we are growing fruits, veggies and mushrooms & caring for our animals and pastures.

The Japandi Dome
Experience a taste of Japandi in this dome home on our small homestead, and enjoy the mind and body benefits of being closer to nature with the comforts of indoor amenities. This unique space is built with a full skylight to allow you to sleep under the night sky. Complete with heating and A/C for year-round comfort, a full zen-inspired bathroom, and luxury European bedding. Enjoy your meal around a Japanese inspired floor table with straw mats and meditation cushion for seating.

The Magnolia
The Magnolia is a multi-story treehouse, nestled on a charming wooded lot, minutes to downtown Hillsborough, NC. Built in the treetops, this bright and airy space is full of handmade touches and warm wood tones. Enjoy your tea or coffee on the second story deck for two, relax in the cozy loft bedroom with views of the forest, prepare meals in the kitchen for a night in, and wrap up your day beside the outdoor fire pit and water garden. We can't wait to have you at The Magnolia!
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