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Historic Gem, Steps from UNC & on Franklin St
Holiday home with kitchen, steps from University of North Carolina
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 10
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Chapel Hill, NC
- Place, Franklin Street1 min walk
- Place, University of North Carolina1 min walk
- Place, Morehead Planetarium5 min walk
- Airport, Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)22 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Downstairs Bedroom 1/office
1 Double Sofa Bed
Third floor Bedroom 5
1 Queen Bed
Upstairs Bedroom 3
1 King Bed
Upstairs Bedroom 4
1 King Bed
Upstairs Master Bedroom
1 King Bed and 1 Single Futon
5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1-Downstairs
Toilet
Bathroom 2- Attached to bedroom 1/office space
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo
Third floor Bathroom 6
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo
Upstairs Bathroom 4- Located in bedroom 3
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo
Upstairs Bathroom 5-
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo
Upstairs Mater Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
About this property
Historic Gem, Steps from UNC & on Franklin St
You will love this exquisite 5-bedroom, 5.5-bath home that blends historic elegance with modern luxury. It boasts a French Provincial kitchen, luxurious tiled bathrooms, multiple living areas, and freestanding bathtubs. Enjoy the sunshine on one of the several porches or in the large yard where there is plenty of room to relax and have lunch with the family. Located on Franklin Street, it’s just a block’s walk to UNC’s campus and numerous restaurants/shops.
*The Space
We hope you love every detail of this grand 3,874 sq ft home.
Enter through the back door.- which has 7 steps leading up to it.
*Main Level:
Living Room: Spacious with plenty of area to relax, featuring a 50” smart TV.
Half Bath
Kitchen: Fully stocked, with granite countertops, beautiful brick floors, all stainless-steel appliances, and a table seating 6.
Dining Room: Table seats 10-12.
Bedroom 1/Office Combo: Twin daybed, computer desk and chair, ceiling fan.
Bathroom 2: Full bathroom with large walk-in shower, tiled floor, pedestal sink. Attached to Bedroom 1/Office.
*Second Floor: 15 steps up from the main level.
Upstairs Master Suite: Sleigh-style King bed, ceiling fan, 40” TV, non-working fireplace, and a twin futon in the sitting area, between master bedroom and master bathroom.
Upstairs Master Bath: Large walk-in, with shower, claw bathtub, tiled floors, double vanity.
Washer and Dryer: Located in the master bathroom.
Upstairs Bedroom 3: King bed, desk, 50” TV.
Upstairs Bathroom 4: Attached to Room 3, full bath with freestanding claw tub.
Upstairs Bedroom 4: King bed, 40’’ TV, non-working fireplace, ceiling fan.
Upstairs Bathroom 5: Full bath with shower only, tiled floors.
*Third Floor: 15 steps up.
Ideal for kids or young adults. Includes a couch, 42” TV, and access to a small balcony seating 2.
3rd Floor Bedroom 5: Queen bed, ceiling fan.
3rd Floor Bathroom 6: Full bath with shower only, tiled floors.
*Other Details to note.
Guest has access via a lock box. The lock box code will be sent to you the night before your arrival and will be changed after you leave.
Please note, that access is through the back door where you will park. There is no access to the front door, and it is not to be used.
*YMCA Access: We have worked it out with the YMCA that our guests can use their facilities for free for up to 7 consecutive days, using their 7-Day Free Pass. They have multiple locations with pools, gyms, tennis courts, racquetball courts, etc. You can also use the YMCA’s in Durham and Chapel Hill.
We will not be available in person but are available through the messenger any time.
We have a team of people that will respond within 5-10 minutes.
Less than a mile:
-UNC campus- 50 feet
-UNC Planetarium- 0.2 miles
- UNC Old Well- 0.5 miles
- Suttons Drug Store- 0.4 miles
- Top of the Hill restaurant- 0.5 miles
- Yogurt Pump (yopo the original frozen yogurt)- 0.6 miles
Short drive:
-UNC hospital- 1.7
-NC Botanical Garden- 2.1 miles
- RDU- 16 Miles
*House Rules*
-Five cars allowed maximum
-Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
-Parties: We do NOT allow parties. If you have a special event or gathering request, we will consider each request on a case-by-case basis. If there is evidence that a non-approved party/gathering has been thrown, you will be assessed an extra cleaning fee up to $500.
-Overnight Guests: Please make sure you enter the accurate overnight guest count when booking. As you can imagine, when 1-2 people spend the night, the wear and tear on the house is far less than when additional guests are in the house. Although this property can sleep more than 2 guests, the base price is for 2 people. There is a $15 per night price increase for each additional guest staying in the house over 2 people (the exception is for infants under 12 months.) Putting in your accurate overnight guest numbers PRIOR to booking will ensure you can see what the correct price will be for your stay.
-Visitors: We are perfectly fine with you having family or friends visit you during your stay. If you are planning to have more than 2 visitors who will NOT be spending the night, please let us know. At no point can there be more people at the property than the maximum house capacity listed. (For example: if the house sleeps 8 and allows you to book for 8 people, then there can never be more than 8 people at the property – even if they are just visitors stopping by.) If this rule is not abided by, there will be a $40 fee per unapproved visitor.
-Fire/Smoke: It is a property rule that there are to be no fires, candles, smoking or burning of any kind in the property. Our cleaning company charges a $200 fee if there is any indication of any form of burning/smoke in the house.
Fireplaces- All fireplaces are non-working and should not be used.
-Excessive mess: If the property is left excessively dirty there will be a $100 fee for extra cleaning.
-Late check-out fee: Late check-outs are allowed only if explicitly approved. If approved prior to arrival, you can check-out as late as 11:00 a.m. with no charge. There is a $25 charge per hour if we extend anytime beyond 11:00 a.m. and the latest we can let someone checkout is 1:00 p.m.
-Guests must provide a working telephone number. If the telephone number does not work, then the reservation can be canceled without a refund.
-We will always go above and beyond for you. That said, if you have a complaint about any aspect of the property (amenities, cleanliness, etc.) upon sharing the complaint with us or vrbo you are authorizing us to come into the property to fix it. (We will always attempt to call you before entering to fix the problem.)
-Any house rules broken are grounds for immediate cancellation of reservation and departure from the property without refund.
Note: For Security Deposits, VRBO collects these funds and returns them to you if the property is not damaged. As the host we do not receive these funds.
Please remember to declare the total number of guests in your booking, including children aged 2 and up, in accordance with Vrbo policy. This helps us ensure a comfortable stay for everyone. Thank you for your cooperation!
*The Space
We hope you love every detail of this grand 3,874 sq ft home.
Enter through the back door.- which has 7 steps leading up to it.
*Main Level:
Living Room: Spacious with plenty of area to relax, featuring a 50” smart TV.
Half Bath
Kitchen: Fully stocked, with granite countertops, beautiful brick floors, all stainless-steel appliances, and a table seating 6.
Dining Room: Table seats 10-12.
Bedroom 1/Office Combo: Twin daybed, computer desk and chair, ceiling fan.
Bathroom 2: Full bathroom with large walk-in shower, tiled floor, pedestal sink. Attached to Bedroom 1/Office.
*Second Floor: 15 steps up from the main level.
Upstairs Master Suite: Sleigh-style King bed, ceiling fan, 40” TV, non-working fireplace, and a twin futon in the sitting area, between master bedroom and master bathroom.
Upstairs Master Bath: Large walk-in, with shower, claw bathtub, tiled floors, double vanity.
Washer and Dryer: Located in the master bathroom.
Upstairs Bedroom 3: King bed, desk, 50” TV.
Upstairs Bathroom 4: Attached to Room 3, full bath with freestanding claw tub.
Upstairs Bedroom 4: King bed, 40’’ TV, non-working fireplace, ceiling fan.
Upstairs Bathroom 5: Full bath with shower only, tiled floors.
*Third Floor: 15 steps up.
Ideal for kids or young adults. Includes a couch, 42” TV, and access to a small balcony seating 2.
3rd Floor Bedroom 5: Queen bed, ceiling fan.
3rd Floor Bathroom 6: Full bath with shower only, tiled floors.
*Other Details to note.
Guest has access via a lock box. The lock box code will be sent to you the night before your arrival and will be changed after you leave.
Please note, that access is through the back door where you will park. There is no access to the front door, and it is not to be used.
*YMCA Access: We have worked it out with the YMCA that our guests can use their facilities for free for up to 7 consecutive days, using their 7-Day Free Pass. They have multiple locations with pools, gyms, tennis courts, racquetball courts, etc. You can also use the YMCA’s in Durham and Chapel Hill.
We will not be available in person but are available through the messenger any time.
We have a team of people that will respond within 5-10 minutes.
Less than a mile:
-UNC campus- 50 feet
-UNC Planetarium- 0.2 miles
- UNC Old Well- 0.5 miles
- Suttons Drug Store- 0.4 miles
- Top of the Hill restaurant- 0.5 miles
- Yogurt Pump (yopo the original frozen yogurt)- 0.6 miles
Short drive:
-UNC hospital- 1.7
-NC Botanical Garden- 2.1 miles
- RDU- 16 Miles
*House Rules*
-Five cars allowed maximum
-Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
-Parties: We do NOT allow parties. If you have a special event or gathering request, we will consider each request on a case-by-case basis. If there is evidence that a non-approved party/gathering has been thrown, you will be assessed an extra cleaning fee up to $500.
-Overnight Guests: Please make sure you enter the accurate overnight guest count when booking. As you can imagine, when 1-2 people spend the night, the wear and tear on the house is far less than when additional guests are in the house. Although this property can sleep more than 2 guests, the base price is for 2 people. There is a $15 per night price increase for each additional guest staying in the house over 2 people (the exception is for infants under 12 months.) Putting in your accurate overnight guest numbers PRIOR to booking will ensure you can see what the correct price will be for your stay.
-Visitors: We are perfectly fine with you having family or friends visit you during your stay. If you are planning to have more than 2 visitors who will NOT be spending the night, please let us know. At no point can there be more people at the property than the maximum house capacity listed. (For example: if the house sleeps 8 and allows you to book for 8 people, then there can never be more than 8 people at the property – even if they are just visitors stopping by.) If this rule is not abided by, there will be a $40 fee per unapproved visitor.
-Fire/Smoke: It is a property rule that there are to be no fires, candles, smoking or burning of any kind in the property. Our cleaning company charges a $200 fee if there is any indication of any form of burning/smoke in the house.
Fireplaces- All fireplaces are non-working and should not be used.
-Excessive mess: If the property is left excessively dirty there will be a $100 fee for extra cleaning.
-Late check-out fee: Late check-outs are allowed only if explicitly approved. If approved prior to arrival, you can check-out as late as 11:00 a.m. with no charge. There is a $25 charge per hour if we extend anytime beyond 11:00 a.m. and the latest we can let someone checkout is 1:00 p.m.
-Guests must provide a working telephone number. If the telephone number does not work, then the reservation can be canceled without a refund.
-We will always go above and beyond for you. That said, if you have a complaint about any aspect of the property (amenities, cleanliness, etc.) upon sharing the complaint with us or vrbo you are authorizing us to come into the property to fix it. (We will always attempt to call you before entering to fix the problem.)
-Any house rules broken are grounds for immediate cancellation of reservation and departure from the property without refund.
Note: For Security Deposits, VRBO collects these funds and returns them to you if the property is not damaged. As the host we do not receive these funds.
Please remember to declare the total number of guests in your booking, including children aged 2 and up, in accordance with Vrbo policy. This helps us ensure a comfortable stay for everyone. Thank you for your cooperation!
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About the area
Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill is home to this holiday home. Finley Golf Course and Bowlero Durham are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Morehead Planetarium and The Carolina Basketball Museum. Herndon Hills Farm and Keith Arboretum are also worth visiting.
Chapel Hill, NC
What's nearby
- Franklin Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
- University of North Carolina - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
- Morehead Planetarium - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
- Kenan Stadium - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
- UNC Medical Center - 3 min drive - 1.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Chick-fil-A - 9 min walk
- Clouds Brewery Storm Cellar - 8 min walk
- Four Corners - 7 min walk
- Goodfellows - 8 min walk
- Sutton's Drug Store - 8 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
4 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Crystal C.
24 March 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome House
Crystal C.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Donna D.
31 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house - amazing location
Donna D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie H.
3 March 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A gem
Stephanie H.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
heather h.
24 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing House
heather h.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Diane R.
1 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfection
Diane R.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Greg P.
3 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing House and Great Location
Greg P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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