Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Unwind among the serenity of this ultra-private natural paradise just 3 miles from the heart of downtown Chapel Hill, 15 minutes from Duke, and 30 minutes from RDU Airport and NCSU--with groceries and restaurants under a mile away!
Acres of sprawling meadow, walking trails, swimming pond, fenced backyard, compact chef's kitchen+Big Green Egg & propane grill, wide open skies, seasonal thunderstorms, wildlife sightings & more.
All queen beds, primary bedroom with full bath ensuite
Dovefield Cottage is picturesque country living meets modern convenience in a premium location to UNC/downtown Chapel Hill, Carrboro and more. Wake up to your own private viewshed over field, pond, and forests as you escape from stresses to find a slower pace. The 1970s home (boasting all-new-everything as of spring '22) is situated in the heart of a carefully-restored historic homestead in the 'rural buffer zone' of the town of Chapel Hill, with full guest access to dozens of acres of open meadow and private forested walking trails-- making this space truly one of a kind. Dogs of course love it here, too!
We are situated in the south of Chapel Hill....
1.4 miles (3 mins) to Carolina Meadows Retirement Community
3.2 miles (6 mins) to UNC
13.5 miles (20 mins) to Duke
19.2 miles (23 mins) to RDU International Airport
27.8 miles (30 mins) to NCSU
53.8 miles (57 mins) to Greensboro Coliseum
Guests enjoy full use of the cottage and surrounding property, including porch, front & back patio, propane grill & Big Green Egg, plus fields, .5 mile walking trail loop, pond and dock.**
Owners live in separate dwelling on-property not visible from the cottage, so the space is very private. The cottage is on a secluded private drive with any visible traffic or activity limited to occasional yard maintainence and delivery vehicles.
(Guest access does not include green-roofed storage barn, or other outbuildings. These are not living spaces).
**E-SIGN WAIVER REQUIRED FOR POND USE, contact host for info**
Owners reside on site and may be encountered walking or completing yard work and other maintenance, though we value the privacy of our guests and limit interaction unless needed.
Just 3 miles from downtown Chapel Hill/UNC campus and ten minutes to I-40, the cottage is tucked into a verdant natural setting that disguises any awareness* of surrounding development and commercial conveniences nearby (*beyond occasional traffic sounds from road 1/2 mi through woods, and helicopter flights headed to/from nearby UNC hospital). There is a shopping center approximately 1 mile away that includes several (excellent!) dining options, groceries and more. Also sited conveniently to Governor's Club, Southern Village, Fearrington Village, Briar Chapel community, and Meadowmont neighborhoods.
Rideshare platforms (Uber, Lyft, etc) are a convenient option and used often from the cottage. There are also park-and-ride opportunities within five miles for sporting events at UNC. For scheduled airport pickup/dropoff, we recommend Townie Transportation.
Our kitchenette includes compact fridge and freezer drawers, which allows maximized use of countertop space for shorter stays and smaller groups. Please be advised there is no full-sized fridge available when shopping and packing groceries. We are happy to supply an additional drink cooler if needed.
Maximum of two dogs (No cats, please). No pets on furniture. Please note our fence is *not* secure for smallest pups.
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We spent 4 nights with our 2 dogs and had a lovely vacation to see our daughter who starts post-grad studies at UNC Chapel Hill. Grocery store close by and downtown was only 3 miles away. The home was well equipped with everything we needed; bed was comfy; and Wi-Fi worked well to watch movies on cold nights. But the property was tremendous for our 2 dogs! We loved walking the lower pond trail and enjoyed the fire pit. The owner even supplied the firewood! There is a nice fenced in area for the dogs to go out at night and a large field in the back with a pond that the dogs loved running around. Erin was responsive to communications and check in-out was a breeze. I would definitely recommend this property!
This home is perfect to enjoy being out in the country while being close to chapel hill and Durham. Great hosts and very clean property. The lake and trail was perfect for our pup to enjoy some outdoor time.
Wonderful place. Beautiful setting
We enjoyed our recent three night stay! The location is convenient to Chapel Hill/Carrboro, Fearrington and Pittsboro. Check-in was a simple process. The rustic-but-updated cottage is as pictured/described, very clean and the bedding was quite comfortable. The porch is a wonderfully cozy spot to enjoy the quiet views and wildlife; the easy walking trails around the pond and lake are well-trod and serene. We appreciated the farm fresh eggs for breakfast! The friendly hosts are responsive, but your stay will be secluded and private. Additionally, it was convenient to have EV charging as well as a large fenced area for our dogs. The only dog-friendly things I would suggest adding are a dog water bowl, dog waste pick-up bags and a way to close off the porch entry. Thanks for an enjoyable stay!
Cottage was quaint and perfect for a nice relaxing getaway. Easy to get to, and close to restaurants and downtown. Property was picturesque and excellent fenced in yard for the pups. Kitchen was on the sm side, would suggest an extra fridge in the laundry room.
Great location and lovely accommodations. We will return.
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