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Contemporary rustic home set on 5 acres of lush woods with boulders and stre

Contemporary rustic home set on 5 acres of lush woods with boulders and stre

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Your cozy home away from home
Front door and porch
Property grounds
Path leading to house from parking area
Front entrance
Frank Lloyd Wright style stained glass with 'Tree of Life' design

Overview of Contemporary rustic home set on 5 acres of lush woods with boulders and stre

Reviews
5 out of 5 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6149 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Enjoy the area

Chapel Hill, NC
  • Popular LocationUniversity of North Carolina15 min drive
  • Popular LocationUNC Medical Center19 min drive
  • Popular LocationThe Preserve at Jordan Lake23 min drive
  • AirportRaleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)35 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Contemporary rustic home set on 5 acres of lush woods with boulders and stre

A recent comment from a tenant:
5/5 Serenity Now!
This was our second stay at this gorgeous home. It’s not hard to feel at home here! Beautifully appointed; ideally situated on a very private piece of property; and, most important, impeccably clean. Sherrie is gracious in every way. She’s easy to reach and very attentive. This is one of the best places we have rented. It’s our hope to return frequently!
6/26/2022

Enjoy your morning coffee on the screened porch with a view of boulders and trees while watching the birds at the feeders.
This house is located 7 miles south of Chapel Hill on 5 acres of mature woods with boulders and a stream. It is a custom-designed home with all the fixtures, colors and details chosen by the artistic owner.

The steep gables make it look like a 'storybook' house from the outside, while on the the inside they form a high vaulted ceiling making a star shape above the loft. The olive green color makes the house blend in with nature and it looks like it has always been there.

The house is Cottage and Arts & Crafts slyle, but also includes Victorian and contemporary elements. Many windows and a large screened porch look out on a private wooded view with many boulders scattered about. The pillars of the front porch are trees that were cut from the land.

The main floor consists of an open kitchen/livingroom space with a gas log fireplace. The ceiling of the kitchen and entryway is paneled with oak boards from the trees cut from the site. There is a master bedroom with queen size bed and entrance into the shared bathroom. The other bedroom has a day bed with trundle and a desk. The floors are 5 inch Chestnut Oak boards.

Upstairs is a loft, bathroom and bedroom with queen size bed. In the loft is a built-in desk, WIFI and a wireless printer. Cell phone service is not good, but there is a land line with unlimited long distance.

This is a cozy home for those who desire to be away from the hustle and bustle of town. There is central air and heat and ceiling fans in every room. There is a 40' flat screen TV with satellite and a bluray disc player. There is an iPod dock with speakers and radio and a small boom box for playing CD's with radio.

There is a lovely stream which forms one border of the property just a few minutes walk from the house, either through the woods or on the road. It is a steep walk, but fine for anyone in shape. There is a flagstone patio which fits into the rocks that surround it, and a campfire area.

This home is in a 150 acre community of other homes, each on 5 acres, giving all privacy. The road into the community is gravel and winds up and down on the side of Boothe Hill. The 225 foot driveway is a climb up to the house.

This property is totally secluded and peaceful yet only minutes away from shopping and conveniences. Within 2-3 miles are 2 grocery stores, restaurants, pharmacy, liquor store, thrift shop, gas stations, car care and more. In 10 minutes you can be in either Pittsboro or Chapel Hill.

Property manager

Sherrie Lemnios
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Pack and Play and booster seat avaliable

Events

No events allowed
Check with owner.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Minors must be supervised by adults at all times while on the premises. Baby gates and other protection devices are the responsibility of tenanant.
The occupancy capacity is 6 people or less. All tenants must sleep in a bed. All visitors must leave if the sleeping capacity is over 6.
No outside fires are allowed.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Check with owner.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Chapel Hill

Located in Chapel Hill, this holiday home is in a rural area. Travellers who have shopping on the agenda can visit Franklin Street and Streets at Southpoint Mall. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Kenan Stadium or Dean Smith Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • University of North Carolina - 15 min drive
  • Dean Smith Center - 16 min drive
  • Franklin Street - 16 min drive
  • UNC Medical Center - 19 min drive
  • The Preserve at Jordan Lake - 23 min drive

Getting around

  • Cary Station - 34 min drive
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks - 19 min drive
  • McDonald's - 10 min drive
  • Merritt's Store & Grill - 16 min drive
  • Friends Cafe - 18 min drive
  • Taco Bell - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Contemporary rustic home set on 5 acres of lush woods with boulders and stre pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Contemporary rustic home set on 5 acres of lush woods with boulders and stre?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Contemporary rustic home set on 5 acres of lush woods with boulders and stre?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Contemporary rustic home set on 5 acres of lush woods with boulders and stre located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of McIntyre's Fine Books and Bookends, University of North Carolina and Carrboro Century Center. Cooper Mays Pottery and Novant Health Hemby Children's hospital are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

5

Exceptional

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5/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

5/5

Location

5/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Andrew H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second time here
Stayed here with my parents while in town for my sons wedding. Been here before and the property once again was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

5/5 Excellent

Emily B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and Beautiful
This lovely little home is nestled into the woods in Chapel Hill. A short drive from the UNC campus, our family enjoyed the quiet respite to relax in after full days of activities. The house is artsy quirky, and the only thing to consider is if you have toddlers or very young children (ours are a little older) there are many pieces of art and antique furniture in the home. Overall it was a great fit for our family.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

5/5 Excellent

Michelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolute Paradise!
If you like the feeling of being in the woods in the middle of nothing, but in actuality only being 1.5 miles from the nearest grocery store, this is the place. Absolute serenity and a beautiful and comfortable house. I didn't want to leave!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

3/5 Okay

Jamie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Owner will ask you the same question a million times
If you want to be texted and emailed endlessly to the point of harassment then go for it. Owner will not use the website, they email and text you personally asking the exact same questions and make you feel very uncomfortable. Just get a hotel room.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

5/5 Excellent

Tammy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Chapel Hill stay
We had a very relaxing stay. The accommodations were very nice and the property was nicely decorated and laid out.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Sherrie Lemnios

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My primary residence is on the Outer Banks of NC where I have lived for 27 years. I had a craft business doing 'Gyotaku,' or fish-printing and opened the gift shop 'Something Fishy' with my late husband.


Before that I lived in Chapel Hill and owned the Kalso Earth Shoe store, which later became the store,'Andromeda.' I moved to Chapel Hill in 1973 from New York to find warmer weather. My daughter and her family are there.

Why they chose this property

Thirty-three years ago when I was practicing real estate in Chapel Hill I developed this property which was listed by my real estate firm. I was living in a rustic cottage at the time and came upon this beautiful land, which I noticed had been recently surveyed, while walking in the woods. Determined to find the owner, when I went into my real estate company the next day, I found that we had just listed it!


Wanting to share this great discovery, I brought a few good friends out to walk the land and each one fell in love with it. Seven of us decided that we would buy it and sell it off in 5 acre pieces. We had Restrictive Covenants and Homeower Association Rules drawn up, but when the interest rates went up to 17% we got scared and didn't do it. I ended up finishing the surveying of the road and the lots, perking the lots and doing the rest of the development and the whole piece was sold in one year. Each of us bought a lot ourselves and that is how I come to have this lot today. Some of my oldest friends in Chapel Hill also live in the community.


I ended up moving away from Chapel Hill in 1986 after obtaining an MSW at UNC, to take a job in mental health on the Outer Banks. I never thought I would be able to live on this land, but now I have seen my way to build this second home close to family and friends. I am thoroughly enjoying the serenity of the woods and the special birds and wildlife I see there. I saw a box turtle laying eggs right next to the house, the last time I was there.

What makes this property unique

Being the originator of this community, I got first choice of my lot. I (and others) believe it is the best one, with the rolling woods down to the stream and 2 large rock outcroppings.

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