Family-friendly holiday rentals in Chapel Hill

Blackwood Mt Bungalow In the Woods with Sauna

Escape to a peaceful hillside retreat nestled in the woods, where the melodies of farm animals and wild birds create a soothing soundtrack. Our stylish and cozy bungalow features three charming porches that invite quiet reflection. Enjoy an easy-to-use indoor compost toilet. Treat yourself to our rejuvenating sauna (+$40) and wander through our garden & along wooded paths. While close to town & I-40, this getaway promises a restorative escape immersed in nature’s serenity and thoughtful living.

Mid-Century Gem • Creekside • King Beds • Near UNC

This curated 3BR/2BA mid-century modern Chapel Hill home blends comfort, style, and nature in perfect harmony. Designed by renowned local architect JP Goforth, the home sits on a wooded acre with a private creek and features king beds in every room, Sonos audio, and fiber WiFi. Relax on the deck, fire up the grill, or unwind inside surrounded by stunning hand-selected art and furnishings. Minutes from UNC, Whole Foods, and Eastwood Lake, it’s a true retreat for anyone craving serenity and style.

Charming Tiny House Nestled in the Trees

This small 128 sq ft tiny house is packed with charm. Situated on a serene 5 acre wooded property, its a short drive to Hillsborough (10 min), Chapel Hill (15) and Durham (15). I wanted to create a space where guests can take time to rest and reset. The house is cozy, stylish, and surprisingly spacious. Its well appointed with all the amenities to feel like home. Take a step outside and you'll be surrounded by old hardwood trees and the soothing sounds of nature that make life here so peaceful

Carrboro/Chapel Hill/UNC Studio

This stylish studio is a 5 min drive to downtown Carrboro and Chapel Hill. Weatherhill Townhomes are secluded and have easy parking. There is a king-sized bed for maximum comfort, and the couch can sleep one additional guest if needed. Enjoy the kitchen and having a bathroom all to yourself! This private basement unit overlooks the forest, which provides a lovely view any time of year. To that end, remember to bring a laptop if you want screen time (no tv here, but there is private internet!).

The Chapel Hill Forest House

Book this incredible tiny house for the perfect romantic getaway in the heart of Chapel Hill! It sits in a private forest full of wildlife but is only a 5-minute walk to Franklin Street and the UNC campus. Enjoy amazing views from the floor-to-ceiling windows of foxes and deer playing on the lawn. Lounge on the wall-to-wall hammock as you gaze at the trees through the skylights. Unwind with a movie in bed played on our massive projector. There's nothing like this anywhere in the Triangle!

Cute Downtown Carrboro Studio Cottage

Private studio cottage in downtown Carrboro neighborhood with sidewalks, bike lanes, a block from the free bus. Coffee shop across the street, walking distance to Carrboro and UNC campus. Separate from the main house with its own entrance, outdoor sitting area, small but well-equipped+stocked, clean, efficient, perfectly located. WiFi, 40" TV-Roku, full bathroom, free parking, small kitchenette, queen bed, futon for additional sleeping accommodations, small work station, walk-in closet.

Bright spacious 2 BR, 8 min to UNC Chapel Hill

Clean and bright, spacious basement apartment in quiet, safe family neighborhood. Fast Wi-Fi at 600+ Mbps. Includes 2 bedrooms with a queen bed in each (plus a rollaway twin size cot), kitchen, living room, game room with ping pong, full bath, laundry, screened porch and private entrance. Spotless and lovingly maintained. Important: No oversized construction / work vehicles. Also, smoking is not permitted in or around the property. (Please see additional important note below!)

Peaceful tiny house retreat on 30 acre farm

This new tiny house is nestled amongst mature hardwood trees on a 30 acre working family farm in Hillsborough. Quiet your mind and restore your body in the luxurious hot tub or warm up by the cozy fire-pit. Under 10 miles to Hillsborough or Durham, and their many restaurants, breweries and shops. Enjoy the privacy of two secluded wooded acres, surrounded by the sights and sounds of our farm, where we are growing fruits, veggies and mushrooms & caring for our animals and pastures.

The Japandi Dome

Experience a taste of Japandi in this dome home on our small homestead, and enjoy the mind and body benefits of being closer to nature with the comforts of indoor amenities. This unique space is built with a full skylight to allow you to sleep under the night sky. Complete with heating and A/C for year-round comfort, a full zen-inspired bathroom, and luxury European bedding. Enjoy your meal around a Japanese inspired floor table with straw mats and meditation cushion for seating.

Rustic Cabin on a Working Farm in Durham

Come get away from it all—while conveniently close to everything—at Laurel Branch Gardens, a 12-acre farm that uses organic growing practices. About 100 yards from the farm house, the cabin is a renovated tobacco barn with a sleeping loft, full kitchen, bathroom (with a shower and composting toilet), and living area. Meet the pigs and chickens. Lay in the hammock. Listen to bird calls. During June and July u-pick blueberries will be available for harvest for $3.50/lbs.

Cozy Tiny house near UNC

Explore this cozy 400 square feet retreat around a 15 minute drive from UNC. The tiny house behind the main house in the gated yard. Enjoy the open floor plan with a full bathroom with a walk-in shower, kitchenette, and a charming patio. It is the perfect for sports fans and travelers seeking a Chapel Hill getaway with all the comforts of home! Hosts are close by to help with request during your stay. Pets are welcomed!

Private retreat close to Chapel Hill!

Welcome to our renovated full apartment with a private entrance and patio. Easy access to UNC, Duke and historic Hillsborough. Set in the country, there is plenty of yard to run and play. This peaceful setting is a place to take a deep breath, sip some sweet tea and relax. This area boasts great outdoor activities with equal distances between Chapel Hill and Hillsborough's vibrant downtowns.