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Family-Friendly Carrboro Home, Walk to Downtown and UNC

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Enjoy a movie on the Smart TV or watch deer in the front yard.
1950s renovated ranch in traditional Carrboro neighborhood.
Watch the deer wander through the front yard while sitting on the front porch.
Convenient front entryway with a place to hang your coat and put your keys.
Comfortable living room with plenty of seating and natural light.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Fenced yard

Explore the area

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Carrboro, NC
  • Place, Carrboro Farmers Market
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Carrboro Century Center
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Franklin Street
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

"Bicycle" Guest Room

2 Single Beds

"Paris" Guest Room

1 Queen Bed

Family Room

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Hall Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Primary En Suite Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Family-Friendly Carrboro Home, Walk to Downtown and UNC


Welcome to "Cheeky in Carrboro"
Our beautifully renovated 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home sits in the heart of Carrboro's most walkable neighborhood. Whether you're catching a Carolina game, seeing a show at Cat's Cradle, or visiting loved ones in the area, Cheeky offers the perfect home base for your Triangle adventure.

What Makes Cheeky Special
• Fast Wi-Fi (386 Mbps), work remotely or stream with ease
• Cozy fire pit and outdoor grill on the back patio
• Fenced backyard, perfect for kids
• Basketball hoop in the driveway
• Just 2 miles from UNC Chapel Hill
• Thoughtfully designed for families with kids

The Space: This charming 1950s Carrboro home has been lovingly updated with a modern kitchen and renovated bathrooms while maintaining its classic character. The fully stocked kitchen includes everything you need to cook like you're at home: dishes, cookware, and even starter supplies of coffee, tea, and oatmeal.

Traveling with little ones? We've got you covered with a highchair, pack 'n play, kids' dishes, age-appropriate toys, games, books, and movies.

The Neighborhood: Carrboro – affectionately dubbed the "Paris of the Piedmont" – is one of North Carolina's most vibrant small towns. From Cheeky, you're within easy walking distance of:
• Multiple coffee shops (5-10 minute walk)
• Locally-owned restaurants and pubs
• Two grocery stores (less than a mile)
• Wilson Park and MLK Park (5-10 minutes on foot)
• The beloved Carrboro Farmer's Market (Wednesday afternoons and Saturday mornings)

Getting Around: Leave the car behind if you'd like. The free bus system runs 7 days a week with a stop right around the corner, perfect for trips to UNC or downtown Chapel Hill. Prefer to drive? Parking is free in downtown Carrboro. We keep route maps and transit info at the house, or download the Transit app.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Pack ‘n play, kids dishes, fenced yard, games
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 7575674
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
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Carrboro

Carrboro is home to this holiday home. Ackland Art Museum and Morehead Planetarium are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Carolina Outdoor Education Center and Finley Golf Course. Travelling with kids? Consider Carrboro Century Center and The Artscenter. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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Carrboro, NC

What's nearby

  • Carrboro Farmers Market - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Carrboro Century Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • The Artscenter - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Franklin Street - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • University of North Carolina - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 23 min drive
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Weaver Street Market - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Monterrey Mexican Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family-Friendly Carrboro Home, Walk to Downtown and UNC pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Family-Friendly Carrboro Home, Walk to Downtown and UNC?

As of 17 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Family-Friendly Carrboro Home, Walk to Downtown and UNC on 11 July 2026 start from NZ$307, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Family-Friendly Carrboro Home, Walk to Downtown and UNC?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family-Friendly Carrboro Home, Walk to Downtown and UNC?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family-Friendly Carrboro Home, Walk to Downtown and UNC?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family-Friendly Carrboro Home, Walk to Downtown and UNC located?

This family-friendly Carrboro holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Carrboro Farmers Market, Carrboro Century Center and The Artscenter. Franklin Street and Carrboro Family Medicine Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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. 38 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 40 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely loved our stay. Very welcoming, great location, my kids can’t wait to come back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2025
So glad you had a great stay. Come back again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a wonderful weekend in Carborro/Chapel Hill staying at this Vrbo. Great communication from the hosts and an easy check in / check out. Would highly recommend staying here if you’re in the area!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 October 2025
We are so glad you had a good stay at Cheeky in Carrboro.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super comfortable, organized, clean and among the very best VRBOs we've visited. Great property close to town in a quiet neighborhood. Would highly recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 August 2025
So glad you had a great stay. We hope you come back for another visit to the area soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was in immaculate condition upon arrival. The owners were accommodating, friendly and easy to work with. I would highly recommend this house and the owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 September 2025
We are so glad you had a good stay. We hope you are able to come back for another visit.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything we needed was there! Very clean, comfortable, and cozy.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2025
We are so happy you had a good stay at Cheeky.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Great place and location, easy to find

Had baby shower for our daughter-in-law and this place was close by and our stay was great!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 June 2024
So glad you had a good stay at our house.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

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

Perfect for family

The place was clean and perfect for a family in town for the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable and more than enough space for all of us, inside and outside. Well equipped with household amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot for our family to stay, we had my parents, adult sibling and infant staying in the house with my husband and I. We took advantage of having 2 living rooms to have our baby stay in the pack and play in the back living space. Appreciated all the baby items (pack and play as well as high chair and kid plates). They had laundry detergent and all the basic needs for the kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P.

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

Well stocked and centrally located!

Great house with everything we needed. We were there during a heat wave and couldn’t enjoy the outdoor spaces like we wanted to but we loved the board games and the big table to play them on. So much space for all of us to spread out, well-stocked kitchen, easy drive to Chapel Hill, Raleigh, Durham, fast internet. We would happily return to this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2025
We are so glad you had a good stay. We hope you come back again for another visit.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

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

Would Recommend!

Adorable house within walking distance to Carrboro, would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie S.

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

Visit with family

A very comfortable house and well set up for kids and families. It had everything we needed. We will stay again during our next visit to town!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Gregg P.

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

Cheek St Stay

Nice place and good location. Clean and well kept.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pat D.

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

Fantastic Rental

My family stayed for 3 nights and we had a fantastic stay. Gretchen was amazing in the way that she communicated everything we needed to know about the check in/check out and house policies and really went above and beyond! The neighborhood is quiet but so close to shopping and restaurants. I highly recommend this home to anyone!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 May 2025
We are so happy you had a good stay. Come back again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

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

Great weekend

We were in town for a wedding and this was a very good place for us to stay. Very clean, nice neighborhood, easy to find and close to the wedding venue.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 September 2023
We are glad our house was comfortable for your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom C.

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

Great location!

2nd time staying at this home. Quiet neighborhood great for walking/running & close to downtown. It was a perfect place for us and some of our adult children to stay while visiting family for Thanksgiving weekend.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 November 2023
So glad our house was comfortable for your family. We hope you come back for another visit soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve P.

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

Great location

Came down for a festival at the Cats Cradle. It was perfect. Completely walkable to downtown and whatever we wanted to do.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven L.

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

Good Carrboro location

House was very good. Modernized rancher was clean and appliances new. Owner communication was superb.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 April 2025
So glad you had a good stay. We hope you come back again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane S.

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

Cozy in Carrboro!

This home was perfect for our week-long stay in Carrboro with our 14 month old. It had all of the amenities you could need with a toddler (high chair, pack n play, laundry, pots/pans and kitchen utensils), and cozy charm for the adults. We were walking distance from a couple of playgrounds, which was an added bonus! Would certainly stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James "Eddie" H.

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

Nice house

Well outfitted house and very close to downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2023
So happy the house met your needs.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is just Amazing! As soon as you open the door it is very welcoming. Smells real pretty and very clean. The house is bright and spacious. The boys enjoyed playing basketball and board games. Perfect for a family with younger children. Deer visit morning and afternoon. They actually greeted us when we arrived. Beautiful neighborhood and nice restaurants nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie C.

Cute place!

House was nicely furnished and had everything you needed. Clean and nicely decorated. Close to downtown Carrboro and in a cute neighborhood. We even had deer in the backyard! Will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
Carrie and family were wonderful guests. We would be happy to host them again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liz F.

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

Carrboro House

Gretchen was a great hostess. She accommodated our early check in needs and had clear instructions for check in and check out. A great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
I’m so glad you and your group had a great time. Come back any time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martha M.

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

Another great visit to Carrboro

We enjoyed our second stay in this beautiful home in Carrboro. Loved the bathroom upgrade with the walk in shower, which made the house even more comfortable than before. It is so convenient to all that Carrboro and Chapel Hill have to offer, and the family of deer who spend lots of time in the yard are an added bonus. They do a wonderful job of anticipating every need and providing everything you would want for a comfortable stay. Truly a home away from home!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

L S.

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

Long Weekend with Friends

This house had everything we needed for our stay, was very clean and cozy. Four deer greeted us in the front yard when we arrived and five deer came to say goodbye on the morning we left. We easily drove to Chapel Hill and Durham on several occasions. Be sure to visit the Saturday morning Farmer’s Market.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 August 2022
So glad you enjoyed your stay. Hope you come to stay on your next visit to the area.

About the host

Hosted by Gretchen Van Vliet and Chris Guffey

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I work in consulting and my husband works in bike the industry. We have 2 children (18 and 22) and have lived in Carrboro, the "Paris of the Piedmont", for more than 20 years. We are right next door to Chapel Hill and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. I have an adjunct appoint in the Gillings School of Global Public Health and occasionally teach a class in global health.

Why they chose this property

My dad is a snowbird from Michigan and lives in the house during the winter months and we make this house available the rest of the year as a short- or medium-term rental in the Carrboro/Chapel Hill area.

What makes this property unique

This house is easily accessible to all of Carrboro and Chapel Hill, walking, biking, by car, or by free city just steps from the house. Carrboro is the funky neighbor to Chapel Hill, with lots going on, including live music, restaurants and bars, and tons of outdoor activities like mountain biking, road biking, and hiking. My husband works at the local Trek Bike shop so ask us about good trails for mountain and road biking!

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English, French, Spanish

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