Family-friendly vacation rentals in Chapel Hill

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.

A Dogwood Vacation. Walk to Southern Village

Kick back and relax in this calm, stylish space. Walking distance to Southern Village with park and ride to Dean Smith Center and Kenan Stadium. Quiet neighborhood. Soaking tub. Games, books and plenty of movies. Close to UNC Chapel Hill. High end furnishings. Memory foam mattresses. Kitchen has everything you need to cook; a gas range, plenty of eating options in Southern Village. Parking spaces for two No pets No smoking or vaping No parties or gatherings More info: IG stayatdogwood

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.

Carriage House-32 Acre Wooded Lot & Trails & Pond

-private 2015 carriage house in Chapel Hill; less than 2 miles from I-40 -less than 8 miles from UNC; less than 20 minutes from Duke -2 bedrooms with queen, 2 twins & a trundle bed -32 acre private wooded lot with 2 mi. of trails w/ stocked pond -open floor plan - 1000 sq.ft. -fully stocked kitchen w/ fresh eggs -high speed wireless internet -on-site washer and dryer (free) -stairs from ground to apartment -4 vehicles parking spaces -outdoor grill & 2 fire pits w/ Adirondack chairs

Urban homesteading in Carrboro

Chickens, garden, pottery studio, woodworking shop, full kitchen, fabulous bathroom, private screen porch - a hidden oasis in the center of Carrboro. Our guest house is tucked behind our house on a bus line to UNC, walking distance to The Cat’s Cradle, the farmer’s market, and downtown. You will be welcomed by our two Cattle Dogs, and maybe some of our five cats (none allowed in the guest house). The house sleeps four in two cozy queen-sized bedrooms. Access to a Tesla charger.

Chic Modern Tiny House Nestled in the Trees

This 240 sq ft tiny house is 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. Stylish decor, art-filled walls, and a full list of amenities make for a unique and cozy experience of home away from 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

Soul Retreat in the Heart of Carrboro

Steps away from the liveliness of downtown Carrboro, the apartment feels like a sanctuary nestled in natural surroundings. The carefully scaled and designed smaller space, natural wood, and connection to nature rejuvenates the soul, allowing one to be present in a slower, relaxed, and gentle way. The upstairs, loft bedroom has a queen bed, desk, and many windows bringing in sunlight and views of trees. Downstairs is a small living area, kitchen, dining space, and bathroom.

2 blocks from UNC - Gorgeous w/Tesla Charger!

Enjoy this apartment only 2 blocks from campus in the Franklin Rosemary historic district. You will love being so close to Sorority Row, Starbucks, Top of The Hill, Kenan stadium and everything Franklin St has to offer! The entire apartment is available with two bedrooms and a shared bath. The kitchen has stainless steel appliances, a washer/dryer and a Keurig coffee maker. There is parking for one car in front of the cottage and an exterior outlet for your electric car.

Spacious Apartment. Walk to UNC Hospital & Campus!

Cozy apartment located on historic Whitehead Circle. About a 4 block walk to UNC Hospital, Campus & famous Merrit's Grill. Shopping, great restaurants and family-friendly activities are in close proximity. No need to worry about event parking! This space is good for couples, solo adventurers, business travelers, and small families. A separate entrance and outside patio. Lots of privacy with as much or as little interaction with host as preferred.

Carrboro Library Guest Suite

Start your day on the screened-in porch with a quiet cup of coffee and a book in your hand, then walk into Carrboro for great food, drink, music, and people watching. Explore further and visit Chapel Hill, Durham, and Raleigh for more of the same! This sweet little studio is the perfect homebase - it has a full kitchen, bathroom, queen bed, comfortable couch, and TV. The space is private and quiet, but only about a half mile from town.

Heel-O Sunshine

Need a room of your own? This peaceful, light-filled guest house is waiting. Wake up in the quiet of the countryside. Join the Carrboro bustle in 10 minutes, the UNC campus or hospital in 12. (Duke in 30, Greensboro in 40, RDU airport in 30). This tiny modern jewel sits side-by-side a newly-renovated 1860's farmhouse. Airy and open, with blackout curtains for privacy.