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Farm retreat center sleeps up to 40: four barn bedrooms, eight yurt bedrooms!

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Dining
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Walkable and wonderful
    Guests love the walkable location for its easy access on foot.
10 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 40

Popular amenities

  • On-site fitness centre
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Chapel Hill, NC
  • Place, Keith Arboretum
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, University of North Carolina
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Duke University
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Airport, Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

10 bedrooms (sleeps 40)

Bridal Suite

1 Double Bed

Egret Yurt

2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds

Garden Room

1 Double Bed

Healing Yurt

1 Double Bed

Heron Yurt

2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds

Lakeside Yurt

1 Double Bed

Osprey Yurt

2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds

Owl Yurt

2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds

Sequoia

1 Double Bed

Willow Oak

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Barn Master

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bridal Bath

Towels provided · Toilet

Double Outdoor Showers

Towels provided · Shower only

Loft Bath

Towels provided · Toilet

Woods Bath

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Farm retreat center sleeps up to 40: four barn bedrooms, eight yurt bedrooms!

Experience Chapel Hill in this tremendous Earth Sanctuary, 10 minutes from town. With 18 full beds and 12 twin beds, this enchanting property offers rustic accommodations for up to 40, a private pond, dance hall, gardens, WiFi, and more. Perfect for family reunions and staff retreats. We have staff onsite to answer any questions while you stay at Sanctuary Farm.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Weddings cannot be booked through this platform
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights
All dishes, cups and serveware washed, dried and put away Remove all food from refrigerators Please place all used tablecloths, kitchen towels and rags into laundry basket
All folding tables & chairs put away If any furniture was moved, please return the spaces to how you found them. Remove all decor, florals and personal belongings. Pick up and remove all trash
Strip all linens from beds and bring up to the laundry bins in the barn hallway Leave pillows and comforters on beds Fold used blankets and place in bins in barn hallway Sweep inside of Yurts and Yome
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Weddings and larger parties/gatherings can be booked outside of this platform.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4163750vb
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 40
Note from host: Weddings cannot be booked through this platform
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill is home to this holiday home. Carolina Outdoor Education Center and Finley Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Keith Arboretum and Carrboro Century Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Kenan Stadium or Dean Smith Center.
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Chapel Hill, NC

What's nearby

  • Keith Arboretum - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • University of North Carolina - 15 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Duke University - 30 min drive - 40.9 km
  • North Carolina State University - 41 min drive - 63.6 km
  • Crabtree Valley Mall - 47 min drive - 72.3 km

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 30 min drive
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Weaver Street Market - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Farm retreat center sleeps up to 40: four barn bedrooms, eight yurt bedrooms! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Farm retreat center sleeps up to 40: four barn bedrooms, eight yurt bedrooms!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Farm retreat center sleeps up to 40: four barn bedrooms, eight yurt bedrooms!?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Farm retreat center sleeps up to 40: four barn bedrooms, eight yurt bedrooms! located?

Situated in Chapel Hill, this holiday home is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Keith Arboretum and within 9 miles (15 km) of Quailview Recreation Area and Carrboro Farmers Market. Carrboro Family Medicine Center and Carrboro Century Center are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Fantastic space and area

We really appreciated the personal touch that Tim and Pam provided given all of the logistics and questions that we had. They were awesome to work with. The Sanctuary Farm is a wonderful location and we really enjoyed being able to learn more about living off the land. Thank you for all you did for our group!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2025
Thank you Michael! It was a pleasure hosting your campers and all the camp leaders! You guys were incredibly resilient, in the face of storms and power outages. In the face of those, you somehow cooked, in Dutch Ovens over an open flame, the most delicious cobblers we've ever tasted. Blessings to you all!
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Family retreat

Sanctuary Farm is gorgeous! The fabulous autumn colors surrounded us as we walked the paths. Their beautiful horse grazed in the yard. The goats, chickens, vegetable gardens, and the huge pond added to the tranquility. We had a gathering of friends on Saturday evening. The house and grounds were perfect for entertaining. Tim and Megan took great care of us, including providing a bonfire for us. We plan to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 October 2024
What a great privilege to host your beautiful family! Seeing granddad catch bass in the pond, you and your college kids exercise and take (cold!) plunges in the pond, family circles around the fire, etc was heartwarming and exactly how we hoped this place would be enjoyed. We look forward to having you back any time!

About the host

Hosted by Timothy Toben

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