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Historic Gem, Steps from UNC & on Franklin St

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Pool
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior detail
Smart TV, fireplace, books

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

Explore the area

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Chapel Hill, NC
  • Franklin Street
    1 min walk
  • University of North Carolina
    2 min walk
  • Morehead Planetarium
    5 min walk
  • Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    27 min drive

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About the area

Chapel Hill

At this holiday home you'll be within steps of University of North Carolina and Franklin Street. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .Home features 5.5 bathrooms, a fireplace and a balcony. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A sofa bed, a living room and a dining area are also available. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this Chapel Hill holiday home include Streets at Southpoint Mall and Research Triangle Park.

What's nearby

  • Franklin Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • University of North Carolina - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kenan Stadium - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Dean Smith Center - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • UNC Medical Center - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 19 min drive
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Four Corners - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Gizmo Brew Works - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Top Of The Hill Restaurant & Brewery - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sup Dogs - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Historic Gem, Steps from UNC & on Franklin St

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!

Property manager

Brad Brown

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 5.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • 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)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Historic Gem, Steps from UNC & on Franklin St?

The closest beach to Historic Gem, Steps from UNC & on Franklin St is Parker's Creek Beach (19.2 km).

Does Historic Gem, Steps from UNC & on Franklin St have a pool?

Historic Gem, Steps from UNC & on Franklin St has a communal pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Historic Gem, Steps from UNC & on Franklin St?

No, Historic Gem, Steps from UNC & on Franklin St does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Historic Gem, Steps from UNC & on Franklin St?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Historic Gem, Steps from UNC & on Franklin St?

No, pets are not allowed.

Historic Gem, Steps from UNC & on Franklin St Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

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Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Donna D., Atlanta

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house - amazing location
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome House
The house is just as described and such a special place. We had a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A gem
Wonderful property! Such a well done historic home! Can't wait to visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024