The Mill House in Hobo, a book lover's retreat.

Entire home in Hillsborough, North Carolina

  1. 2 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 1 bed
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by John
  1. 7 years hosting

Listing highlights

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Peace and quiet

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Welcome to the Mill House in Hobo, an inviting, cozy getaway retreat in historic Hillsborough's west end.

Whether you’re coming alone for the solitude or with someone special, this cozy and bright historic mill home in the Bellevue Mill Circle in Hillsborough's eclectic West End offers a peaceful retreat.

Looking to house more than 2?

Consider the additional rental space accommodating up to 3 more guests and dog friendly found at this Airbnb listing "The Store in Hobo" behind the Mill House.

The space
The Mill House offers an eclectic experience of original artwork, warm colors, and cozy textures. Comfort says it all. Golden pine wood floors and warm red brick central hearth (non working) make this unique place alive with historical detail and old school coziness. A wonderful retreat for lovers celebrating each other or an anniversary spot for a lover of solitude, the Mill House offers guests serenity.

The back deck and yard are a common space shared with any guests who may be staying at "The Store in Hobo" behind the Mill House. Both the Mill House and The Store are used by quiet, mature guests respectful of others and privacy.

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Kitchen
Wifi
Free parking on premises
HDTV with Apple TV
Washer

2 nights in Hillsborough

Oct 3, 2025 - Oct 5, 2025

Rated 4.98 out of 5 from 122 reviews.

Guest favorite
This home is in the top 5% of eligible listings based on ratings, reviews, and reliability

Overall rating

  1. 5 stars, 98% of reviews
  2. 4 stars, 2% of reviews
  3. 3 stars, 0% of reviews
  4. 2 stars, 0% of reviews
  5. 1 stars, 0% of reviews

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

West Hillsborough grew around two historic textile mills both renovated into interesting lofts and business spaces. A community of mill employees and their families lived in the small turn of the century houses like the Mill House around the mills and called this neighborhood home as you will too staying here.


The Mill House, located in the Bellevue Mill Circle neighborhood on Webb Street, sits at the top of the Nash Street hill just north of the fabulously restored Bellevue Mill Apartments & Lofts.

This friendly and diverse neighborhood offers young and old families, retired couples, hipsters, dog lovers, and folks of all stripes an enjoyable, peaceful place to plant their gardens and roots, walk to the public library, and drink in the rich tastes and sights of this lovely, quirky and inspiring community you may call home too.

Meet your host

Host
433 reviews
4.95 out of 5 average rating
7 years of hosting
My work: Invision Services, Inc. Founding Director
Lives in Hillsborough, North Carolina
A native Minnesotan, I have been in the Hillsborough/Chapel Hill/Durham area since 1985. I enjoy being outdoors. watching a good storm roll in, and winter's solitude found in my native north. I am always up for a road trip to see what's around the next corner and hear the stories of people and their places. I believe in Place, Community, Partnership, Service, Solitude, and Good Hot Coffee. I also believe in Hygge, that Danish culture quality of coziness and comfortable conviviality that nurtures the feelings of contentment and well-being. You will find hygge in the cozy comfort of this west Hillsborough Mill House or The Store (old general store) turned into a creative retreat in the sanctuary of a green back yard. Two blocks from the Riverwalk along the Eno, The Store and the Mill House are both a short walk to downtown restaurants, CupaJoe, Wooden Nickel Pub, Nomad, Purple Crow Books, Hillsborough Public Library, and Weaver Street Market Coop. It’s an even shorter one block walk south down the Nash Street hill past restored Bellvue Mill to Hillsborough BBQ, Nash Street Tavern, Napoli Pizza, and Whippet's Frozen Custard.

Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 3:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
2 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm
Some spaces are shared