Historic Gem, Steps from UNC & on Franklin St

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A two-story house with a covered porch, a chimney, and a flag.
A staircase with white railings and a wooden handrail, leading to a landing with a patterned rug.
A spacious living room with a large sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs. There are large windows with blinds, a potted plant, and a view of the outdoors.
A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.
A kitchen with a brick fireplace, wooden beams, and a dining area with leather chairs.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Dive into relaxation
    Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near University of North Carolina

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Swimming pool
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Chapel Hill, NC
  • Place, Franklin Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, University of North Carolina
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kenan Stadium
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    ‪24 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

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About the area

Chapel Hill

Franklin-Rosemary Historic District, a neighbourhood in Chapel Hill, is home to this holiday home. Finley Golf Course and Cone Kenfield Tennis Center UNC are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Durham Performing Arts Center and Coker Arboretum. Morehead Planetarium and The Artscenter are also worth visiting.
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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
  • Memorial Hall - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Kenan Stadium - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 19 min drive
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Top of the Hill Restaurant & Brewery - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Time-Out Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Crossroads Chapel Hill at The Carolina Inn - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Carolina Coffee Shop - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Historic Gem, Steps from UNC & on Franklin St have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Historic Gem, Steps from UNC & on Franklin St pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Historic Gem, Steps from UNC & on Franklin St?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Gem, Steps from UNC & on Franklin St?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Gem, Steps from UNC & on Franklin St?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Gem, Steps from UNC & on Franklin St located?

Located in Franklin-Rosemary Historic District, this holiday home is steps away from Franklin Street and University of North Carolina. Coker Arboretum and Morehead Planetarium are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a cool historic property! You feel like you’re going back in time. Lots of character and a super great location. Just a quick walk to everything that you could need on Franklin Street.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second stay; it is a lovely experience! Such a treat to stay at such a beautiful home in the perfect location to enjoy Franklin St.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best location to UNC’s campus and Franklin Street
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous and spacious home that is well-furnished for a big family or several couples. Great location on Franklin St. which is surprisingly quiet.
Handsome kitchen with flexible service and work areas
Dining table seats 8
Deceptively large for an historic home with fully modern upgrades and amenities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome House

The house is just as described and such a special place. We had a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great reunion spot

We had friends from class of 91 for the weekend - perfect location for Franklin street, and great home for hanging out — out patios, indoor spaces and the amazing kitchen!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely house - amazing location

Our family (7 adults) stayed for a long weekend and thoroughly enjoyed this house. It was lovely with plenty of room, historic but had all the modern conveniences and steps away from UNC’s lovely campus. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A gem

Wonderful property! Such a well done historic home! Can't wait to visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing House

The house was beautiful. Fully equipped. Perfect. Truly a real gem!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfection

Our family of 8 stayed for a week in this beautiful, historic house, just a block from the lovely UNC campus. The home is elegant, beautifully furnished, and extremely well-equipped. We couldn’t have chosen better, and everyone agreed it was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing House and Great Location

The house is just wonderful. It is a restored antique house with all of the amenities of a modern home and all the character of an antique house. You are just mins from all Franklin and Chapel Hill has to offer. There are 5 large bedrooms and most have en-suite bathrooms. The number of different sitting room and gathering spots is remarkable. The bedding and condition of all the furniture is first class. Note to future visitors there is very limited bath and shower products so fully bring your own and there is no meaningful coffee or tea supplies so expect to bring in 100 percent of your own needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
The location of this home is outstanding and was the highlight of our stay. Once we settled in, we had an enjoyable visit. Unfortunately, our experience was significantly impacted by maintenance and cleanliness issues upon arrival.The refrigerator stopped cooling and was unusable for the first three days of our stay. Despite multiple phone calls and text messages, we were repeatedly told it needed a door latch, but it was never professionally inspected. Ultimately, we researched the issue ourselves and performed the simple procedure that restored it to working order.Despite being told the home had been cleaned shortly before our arrival, we found a coffee maker heavily covered in mold, along with dust, cobwebs, and some bugs in parts of the home. After seeing the condition of several surfaces, we rewashed the bedding and linens and did some additional cleaning ourselves as a precaution. A second cleaning crew came to the property a few days into our stay and addressed a number of the remaining issues. The driveway lights were also not functioning.This home has an excellent location, but it would benefit from more thorough cleaning, better preventive maintenance, and faster resolution of significant issues when they arise.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was such a great stay at a unique and beautiful property. So conveniently located as well. The communication was excellent, the house is very well equipped and the beds are really comfortable. If you have any reason to be in Chapel Hill, this is the perfect property to make the stay memorable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
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