Historic Gem, Steps from UNC & on Franklin St

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
$1249 avg/night Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 5

Bed

Bath 5

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 10

Max Sleeps

Night 1 nights

Min Stay

You will love this exquisite 5-bedroom, 5.5-bath home that blends historic elegance with modern luxury. It boasts a French Provincial kitchen, luxurious tiled bathrooms, multiple living areas, and freestanding bathtubs. Enjoy the sunshine on one of the several porches or in the large yard where there is plenty of room to relax and have lunch with the family. Located on Franklin Street, it’s just a block’s walk to UNC’s campus and numerous restaurants/shops.

*The Space
We hope you love every detail of this grand 3,874 sq ft home.

Enter through the back door.- which has 7 steps leading up to it.

*Main Level:

Living Room: Spacious with plenty of area to relax, featuring a 50” smart TV.

Half Bath

Kitchen: Fully stocked, with granite countertops, beautiful brick floors, all stainless-steel appliances, and a table seating 6.

Dining Room: Table seats 10-12.

Bedroom 1/Office Combo: Twin daybed, computer desk and chair, ceiling fan.

Bathroom 2: Full bathroom with large walk-in shower, tiled floor, pedestal sink. Attached to Bedroom 1/Office.

*Second Floor: 15 steps up from the main level.

Upstairs Master Suite: Sleigh-style King bed, ceiling fan, 40” TV, non-working fireplace, and a twin futon in the sitting area, between master bedroom and master bathroom.

Upstairs Master Bath: Large walk-in, with shower, claw bathtub, tiled floors, double vanity.

Washer and Dryer: Located in the master bathroom.

Upstairs Bedroom 3: King bed, desk, 50” TV.

Upstairs Bathroom 4: Attached to Room 3, full bath with freestanding claw tub.

Upstairs Bedroom 4: King bed, 40’’ TV, non-working fireplace, ceiling fan.

Upstairs Bathroom 5: Full bath with shower only, tiled floors.

*Third Floor: 15 steps up.

Ideal for kids or young adults. Includes a couch, 42” TV, and access to a small balcony seating 2.

3rd Floor Bedroom 5: Queen bed, ceiling fan.

3rd Floor Bathroom 6: Full bath with shower only, tiled floors.

*Other Details to note.
Guest has access via a lock box. The lock box code will be sent to you the night before your arrival and will be changed after you leave.

Please note, that access is through the back door where you will park. There is no access to the front door, and it is not to be used.

*YMCA Access: We have worked it out with the YMCA that our guests can use their facilities for free for up to 7 consecutive days, using their 7-Day Free Pass. They have multiple locations with pools, gyms, tennis courts, racquetball courts, etc. You can also use the YMCA’s in Durham and Chapel Hill.

We will not be available in person but are available through the messenger any time.

We have a team of people that will respond within 5-10 minutes.

Less than a mile:
-UNC campus- 50 feet
-UNC Planetarium- 0.2 miles
- UNC Old Well- 0.5 miles
- Suttons Drug Store- 0.4 miles
- Top of the Hill restaurant- 0.5 miles
- Yogurt Pump (yopo the original frozen yogurt)- 0.6 miles

Short drive:
-UNC hospital- 1.7
-NC Botanical Garden- 2.1 miles
- RDU- 16 Miles

*House Rules*
-Five cars allowed maximum

-Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

-Parties: We do NOT allow parties. If you have a special event or gathering request, we will consider each request on a case-by-case basis. If there is evidence that a non-approved party/gathering has been thrown, you will be assessed an extra cleaning fee up to $500.

-Overnight Guests: Please make sure you enter the accurate overnight guest count when booking. As you can imagine, when 1-2 people spend the night, the wear and tear on the house is far less than when additional guests are in the house. Although this property can sleep more than 2 guests, the base price is for 2 people. There is a $15 per night price increase for each additional guest staying in the house over 2 people (the exception is for infants under 12 months.) Putting in your accurate overnight guest numbers PRIOR to booking will ensure you can see what the correct price will be for your stay.

-Visitors: We are perfectly fine with you having family or friends visit you during your stay. If you are planning to have more than 2 visitors who will NOT be spending the night, please let us know. At no point can there be more people at the property than the maximum house capacity listed. (For example: if the house sleeps 8 and allows you to book for 8 people, then there can never be more than 8 people at the property – even if they are just visitors stopping by.) If this rule is not abided by, there will be a $40 fee per unapproved visitor.

-Fire/Smoke: It is a property rule that there are to be no fires, candles, smoking or burning of any kind in the property. Our cleaning company charges a $200 fee if there is any indication of any form of burning/smoke in the house.

Fireplaces- All fireplaces are non-working and should not be used.

-Excessive mess: If the property is left excessively dirty there will be a $100 fee for extra cleaning.

-Late check-out fee: Late check-outs are allowed only if explicitly approved. If approved prior to arrival, you can check-out as late as 11:00 a.m. with no charge. There is a $25 charge per hour if we extend anytime beyond 11:00 a.m. and the latest we can let someone checkout is 1:00 p.m.

-Guests must provide a working telephone number. If the telephone number does not work, then the reservation can be canceled without a refund.

-We will always go above and beyond for you. That said, if you have a complaint about any aspect of the property (amenities, cleanliness, etc.) upon sharing the complaint with us or vrbo you are authorizing us to come into the property to fix it. (We will always attempt to call you before entering to fix the problem.)

-Any house rules broken are grounds for immediate cancellation of reservation and departure from the property without refund.

Note: For Security Deposits, VRBO collects these funds and returns them to you if the property is not damaged. As the host we do not receive these funds.

Please remember to declare the total number of guests in your booking, including children aged 2 and up, in accordance with Vrbo policy. This helps us ensure a comfortable stay for everyone. Thank you for your cooperation!

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Smoke Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    5 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Garden
  • POOL/SPA

    Shared/communal Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    5.5 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Playground
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 10

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Crystal C.

    Submitted Feb 17, 2026

    Stayed Feb 12, 2026

    This was our second stay; it is a lovely experience! Such a treat to stay at such a beautiful home in the perfect location to enjoy Franklin St.

  • Bryan B.

    Submitted Jan 11, 2026

    Stayed Jan 9, 2026

    Great location

  • Shannon R.

    Submitted Dec 6, 2025

    Stayed Dec 2, 2025

    Gorgeous and spacious home that is well-furnished for a big family or several couples. Great location on Franklin St. which is surprisingly quiet.

  • Greg P.

    Submitted Aug 3, 2025

    Stayed Jul 31, 2025

    The house is just wonderful. It is a restored antique house with all of the amenities of a modern home and all the character of an antique house. You are just mins from all Franklin and Chapel Hill has to offer. There are 5 large bedrooms and most have en-suite bathrooms. The number of different sitting room and gathering spots is remarkable. The bedding and condition of all the furniture is first class. Note to future visitors there is very limited bath and shower products so fully bring your own and there is no meaningful coffee or tea supplies so expect to bring in 100 percent of your own needs.

  • Tammie B.

    Submitted Apr 4, 2025

    Stayed Mar 28, 2025

    We had friends from class of 91 for the weekend - perfect location for Franklin street, and great home for hanging out — out patios, indoor spaces and the amazing kitchen!!

  • heather h.

    Submitted Feb 24, 2025

    Stayed Feb 21, 2025

    The house was beautiful. Fully equipped. Perfect. Truly a real gem!

  • Diane R.

    Submitted Jan 1, 2025

    Stayed Dec 25, 2024

    Our family of 8 stayed for a week in this beautiful, historic house, just a block from the lovely UNC campus. The home is elegant, beautifully furnished, and extremely well-equipped. We couldn’t have chosen better, and everyone agreed it was perfect.

  • Donna D.

    Submitted Jul 31, 2024

    Stayed Jul 25, 2024

    Our family (7 adults) stayed for a long weekend and thoroughly enjoyed this house. It was lovely with plenty of room, historic but had all the modern conveniences and steps away from UNC’s lovely campus. Highly recommend!

  • Crystal C.

    Submitted Mar 24, 2024

    Stayed Mar 22, 2024

    The house is just as described and such a special place. We had a great stay.

  • Stephanie H.

    Submitted Mar 3, 2024

    Stayed Mar 1, 2024

    Wonderful property! Such a well done historic home! Can't wait to visit again.

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$1,249+
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