Kid-friendly vacation rentals in Jordan Lake

The Yurt at Frog Pond Farm

Our yurt (30' dia.) is rustic, beautiful, quiet, in deep woods with deck overlooking pond. Great for couples, small families (not childproof). Includes hot tub & Poetry Walk. Beds are futons. It's warm June-Aug. (no A/C, plenty fans), but way cooler than the city. It's cold Nov.-March (wood stove heat). Mini-fridge & microwave (no kitchen/plumbing). Parking and the bath-house are 2-min. walks (toilet, sink, shower). Two minutes to Saxapahaw. Read description for more info. NO PARTIES. No dogs.

Artist's Studio

Originally the studio of a visual artist (long ago garden illustrator for The New York Times), this petite building is completely private. Firm queen bed. Mix of antiques and artisanal built-ins. Radiant heat. AC. Mini fridge and microwave, electric kettle, Chemex coffee maker and French Press, excellent wifi. Unique space in one of the best country neighborhoods around. 6.5 miles to Hillsborough healthy grocery store, 8 to Carrboro/Chapel Hill, 18 to Durham. Serene pond and grounds.

Christmas Tree Farm Bunkhouse near Jordan Lake

Ever thought it would be fun to experience a day at a real working Christmas Tree Farm? Be our guest at the bunkhouse, a beautiful 320 sq ft tiny house full of character. Remodeled from salvaged materials on the farm, this bunkhouse features a full kitchen, bathroom with roomy bedroom and living room. Relax on the porch or roast marshmallows by the firepit. You can take a stroll through the Christmas trees, by the pond and in the spring and summer, through our U-pick flower patch.

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.

Luxurious Modernist Tree House

Stunning, private, one-of-a-kind unique home that is perfect for a vacation, staycation, special occasion, or everyday celebration of life. Built by renown modernist architect Frank Harmon, the 2128 square foot home on 1.3 acres was crafted with meticulous attention to detail. Inside the home, you are nestled amongst the tree tops while being surprisingly close to restaurants, shopping, downtown Raleigh, Wake Med, UNC, Duke, and the Research Triangle Park.

The Japandi Dome

Experience a taste of Japandi in this dome home, 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.

Secluded Treehouse - 27 acres on Terrells Creek

Private “Treehouse” Home on 27 acres in the woods. Enjoy Walking trails, creek, fire pit, outdoor games, hammocks, swings . 20 mins to downtown Pittsboro, Carrboro, Chapel Hill, Jordan Lake -40 mins to Raleigh, Cary and Durham but worlds away from it all. Come relax and remember what it’s like to be away from noise and light pollution and hear only crickets at night. 1 bedroom + private loft with 2 beds. (loft accessed by stair ladder).

Calming Woodland Octagon

Take a much needed break from the stresses of the city at this unique property nestled in old growth woodland. Indulge in the sound of the wind and a sea of stars. Make friends with your neighbors: deer, squirrels, hawks and fireflies. A haven for writers, artists, dancers, remote workers and nature lovers only 15 minutes from Chapel Hill and 8 minutes from Jordan lake. You'll find Zen, fiber internet, and more than a little magic here.

Restored Cabin on Heritage Farm.

Built in the 1930's from a Rehoboth Beach cabin design; the "Clubhouse" was built for out-of-town city guests to get a little peace and quiet in rural NC. Newly refurbished, family friendly, with plenty of forested land for exploring, camper/trailer parking and fenced pasture with water. Free wi-fi. Pets welcome - two pet limit. Pasture may be suitable to horses who won't jump the fence and can get along with 3-4 heifers.