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Mid-Century Designer w/ King Beds & Sonos Stereo

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The breakfast nook, right off the kitchen, features a 2-3 person leather sofa and looks into the internal courtyard central to the home. Live plants, soft rugs and throws, and hand selected art!
The breakfast nook, off the kitchen, features a buttery leather couch and this marble dining table with seating for 4. Playful Eames chairs pick up and continue a fun theme of yellow highlights throughout the house. Walls: San Francisco photography.
Experience the Perfect Balance of Formality and Playful Luxury in this Dining Room.
Surrounded by glass on both sides, the living room is the first room you'll encounter when you enter the house.
This bedroom also features a king size bed - this time on a West Elm platform bed frame. With spacious picture windows looking in to the backyard and a couch in this room for lounging, it's spacious and peaceful -- and perfect for napping!

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Chapel Hill, NC
  • University of North Carolina
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Franklin Street
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • UNC Medical Center
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2 - King

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3 - Cali King

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom - King

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Mid-Century Designer w/ King Beds & Sonos Stereo

Nestled in the woods, this beautiful & spacious mid-century masterpiece features large windows, hand-selected furniture, and original art. Enjoy the outdoor space, too — gas grill, big deck, front patio, and babbling creek. Sleep in and stretch out in the king beds. Cook a meal in the fully stocked chef's kitchen w/gas range, and eat around the giant marble table (seats 9). Fast WiFi for work-from-home, Sonos Stereo system, 2 TVs. 10 mins to UNC, 5 mins to Whole Foods. Not your typical Airbnb!

The entire Mid-Century house — designed by architect Goforth — sits on a wooded acre that overlooks a creek in a natural setting. The one-level home wraps around a central courtyard and large Japanese maple tree. All 3 bedrooms have really cool king bed frames with great mattresses and superior linens. Massive living room, a formal dining room, a breakfast nook, and a fully stocked kitchen. We've thought of everything. You know how some Airbnbs are sparsely decorated and supplied? Not this one. As a recent guest wrote in their review, "each and every room is comfortable and well decorated." This is not your typical Airbnb!

With Fiber internet (404+ MBPS), a 65-inch Sony TV w/ Apple TV, and Sonos stereo system throughout, it's an entertainer's dream. Perfect for working from home or simply relaxing by yourself or with family and friends. And if quiet time is what you crave, turn off the electronics, and sit in one of the many rooms (with 4 couches!) to read, relax, and put your feet up. Or draw a hot bath, light a candle, and enjoy being pampered.

LIVING ROOM
The large living room features a wrap around couch from Room and Board, Moroccan rugs (bought during the host's travels to Marrakech), live plants, and (host's) eclectic book collection. 65" Sony TV with Apple TV for Netflix, Hulu, Prime, HBO, etc. (No cable.) Most apps are already installed with profiles loaded for your viewing enjoyment.

DINING ROOM
The spacious dining room is appointed with a large marble dining room that seats 9! Perfect for working from home, having a casual meal, or hosting a dinner party. With solid pine paneling and the home’s second brick fire place in this room, the dining room is elegant and rustic at the same time. Open the slider back onto the back deck, or just take in the view of the trees from the large windows. Watch carefully and you might catch a deer or even a red shouldered hawk in the backyard!

EAT-IN KITCHEN
The galley kitchen features a gas range and new stainless steel fridge with ice maker. Fully stocked with spices, pots and pans, etc. and everything you'd need to make a gourmet meal from home. (Or relax and have your food delivered!) Another smaller marble dining table with Eames chairs (design heaven continues!) sits just off the kitchen for casual meals. This space also includes a leather couch, perfect for relaxing with your morning coffee or talking with family and friends who are busy in the kitchen.

MASTER BEDROOM
The spacious master bedroom features a king bed with luxurious linens, hand-picked art, and a small seating area. The linens, art, and textiles in this room are reminiscent of California, where Erin, your host, spent many years. The Master has access to a pass-through bathroom that also opens to the kitchen. This bathroom has a walk-in shower with upgraded rainfall Delta shower head. The vaulted ceiling and transom window overhead bring in lots of light and overhead space for a lovely showering experience. Shampoo, conditioner, and body wash are all supplied for your use. Lots of very hot water for those who care!

SECOND BEDROOM
The second, smaller bedroom features a California king bed in case anyone's tall and needs extra room to stretch out. The closet has a dresser. This room also has a Roku TV for those who like to watch TV from bed.

THIRD BEDROOM
The third bedroom is large with a lovely view of the backyard. Also features a West Elm bed frame with king mattress and luxurious linens and down pillows. This bedroom also has a couch for morning lounging and curtains you can draw if you want to sleep in. Some mornings, deer and even hawks and owls play in the back yard near the creek. The indoor/outdoor feel is not one you often get.

THE MOON ROOM
A small seating area sits off the kitchen, where you'll find another luxurious couch (this one from Resource Furniture) and a collection of magazines for reading and lounging.

SECOND BATHROOM
The second bathroom has a combination tub and shower. Both bathrooms have bidets.

OUTDOOR SPACE
The large deck out back connects the living room and dining room and has bench seating throughout. Walk off the deck and down to the creek. Gas grill also available!

You’ll receive a door code for self-check-in. Arrival instructions will be sent the morning your reservation begins.

You’ll have the whole house to yourself. I’ll be available by text to assist with any questions or concerns you may have during your stay.

This safe neighborhood has easy access to Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, UNC Chapel Hill, and Duke University.

For your convenience, here are some nearby attractions and their distances:
Research Triangle Park/RTP – 14.7 mi
University Mall – 2.1 mi
Gimghoul Castle – 2 mi
Morehead Planetarium - 2.9 mi
Memorial Hall – 3.1 mi
Haw River Ballroom – 18.1 mi
Cat’s Cradle – 3.8 mi
Ackland Art Museum - 2.9 mi
Paul Green Theatre – 4 mi
North Carolina Botanical Garden - 3.8 mi
Cedar Falls Park Kids – 2.1 mi
Hollow Rock Nature Park - 4.6 mi
Duke Forest – 7.6 mi
Kipos Greek Restaurant - 1.4 mi
Cafe Driade - 1.5 mi
Squids Restaurant - 1.5 mi
Whole Foods Market - 1.3 mi
Trader Joe’s - 1.5 mi
Wegman’s - 2.5 mi
Walgreens - 1.2 mi
CVS - 2.1 mi
UNC Hospital - 4.8 mi
Duke University Hospital - 9.3 mi
RDU Airport - 18.1 mi
UNC - 2.8 mi
Duke University - 8.1 mi

This is a residential area. Plenty of parking for extra cars (up to 6). Uber and Lyft are accessible, and grocery stores (Trader Joes and Whole Foods) are within 5 minutes and 1 mile. Restaurants, cafes and bars are also nearby and only a few minutes away. 10 minutes to downtown Franklin Street/UNC campus. 25 mins to RDU airport.

The home has several fireplaces. These may be used with prior permission only.

Due to the expensive items in the home, it is generally not suitable for young kids. If you'd like to bring young children with you, please get in touch so that we can make sure this will be a good fit for all.

Due to the fact that this is an older home from the 70s and that it sits on wooded acre in NC, outdoor bugs may sometimes find their way indoors, especially if the deck sliders are left open. The house is regularly treated for pests and is thoroughly and professionally cleaned weekly.

CANCELLATIONS
The cancellation policy applies to all bookings. An additional $150 cancellation fee will be charged to cover credit card processing and admin fees on all cancellations.

RENTER'S AGREEMENT
A signed renter's agreement is required for all reservations, as well as a picture of a government-issued photo ID and a picture of your credit card used to book showing only the last 4 digits and your name. This is to prevent credit card fraud and is meant to protect you as the renter and us as hosts.

DEPOSIT
We require a $500 deposit for each reservation, which will be processed 3 days before your arrival. As long as there is no unexpected damage to the home, deposits are automatically refunded in full in 7 days.

Property manager

Erin Lenhardt
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill is home to this holiday home. Carolina Outdoor Education Center and Finley Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Streets at Southpoint Mall and University Mall. Coker Arboretum and Morehead Planetarium are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Chapel Hill, NC

What's nearby

  • University of North Carolina - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Franklin Street - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • UNC Medical Center - 9 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Kenan Stadium - 9 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Duke University - 15 min drive - 14.3 km

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 18 min drive
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪COOK OUT-NC - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bartaco - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cava - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mid-Century Designer w/ King Beds & Sonos Stereo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Mid-Century Designer w/ King Beds & Sonos Stereo?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mid-Century Designer w/ King Beds & Sonos Stereo?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mid-Century Designer w/ King Beds & Sonos Stereo located?

Situated in Chapel Hill, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of University Mall, University of North Carolina and Coker Arboretum. Morehead Planetarium and Horace Williams House are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 23 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

joseph z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

college shopping

Very well located to all the colleges that we needed to visit and all the others essentials that we needed
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay!

We really enjoyed our time in Chapel Hill visiting our daughter and grandkids. It was a wonderful location, close to everything. Very nicely designed and it was easy to communicate with Erin. We will definitely stay there again on another trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice large house - lots of room!

We enjoyed our stay. Erin was very responsive to texts. Property was clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andre B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A gem in a lovely setting

We were very happy with our stay. The home is set amongst a mature forest, providing a lovely backdrop and views from the windows. Speaking of windows....the home has expansive windows that bring in lots of light. The kitchen is well-equipped and well-designed. The bedrooms are very nice, offering good space for 2 adults each. The dining room would fit at least 10 people, and has a lovely view. The home also has interesting smaller areas for when you want to get away from your crowd. A very nice rental experience for the 6 of us!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation

Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

comfortable home in nice neighborhood

Clean, well-furnished and spacious for our family of 5. Appreciate that all the beds were king size and comfortable. Bathrooms are a little tight, but we managed. Close to central Chapel Hill and to my family members who live in Chapel Hill. Property manager is very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location - private but still close to everything

Property was well kept and clean. Location was perfect. Close to shops/restaurants and downtown Chapel Hill/campus/hospital. Yet the property is still very private and quiet. Saw many deer in the few days we were there. Highly recommend for a quick getaway in the woods with amenities close by!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Area

Enjoyed the house. Great communication from the Host. Very clean and a really cool mod-century modern vibe. Located in a beautiful neighborhood and ideal location. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nickolas D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

It was really nice
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Spot in Chapel Hill

Wonderfully decorated and located gem. Contact was super helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Holiday visit

Very comfortable property- prime location 1 mile from my son!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Amazing

A cool little get away
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic House

Wonderful neighborhood and the house was perfect. Spacious bedrooms and super comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic house and surroundings

The house was beautiful, the beds very comfortable and the kitchen well stocked. Erin was the perfect hostess and always responded to our questions quickly.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

temmy e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Home

This 3 bedroom in a quiet neighborhood was perfect for us. I especially loved the extra reading places outside of living room.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun weekend

House is adorable, clean, and close to everything. Set back in the trees, it is beautiful and serene.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Montes L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Escape hurricane Milton

Love the place. Three critiques Front patio full of leaves and cobwebs Front door locked different to open. Would not open. Outlet in the front room near the bookshelf facing the patio spark when I plugged in my cell phone charger and burnt out the charger. Fortunately I did not have my phone connected to it
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous mid-century modern

Great getaway weekend for my husband and I in beautiful Chapel Hill, NC. Tranquility on a wooded lot but still close enough to restaurants and shops. Perfect location and the peace and quiet we needed for a getaway weekend. The mid-century modern home is a timeless classic and we can’t wait to return to this wonderful property!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A jewel in the woods

This house is surrounded by trees and birdsong. Inside, it is very well appointed, aesthetically pleasing, and comfortable. Even the kitchen knives were sharp. We were all delighted with our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Dorothy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun weekend trip with friends

Our group usually stays in hotels when we travel but decided to try a VRBO property this trip. Communication with the owner was excellent. She was willing to make everything perfect for us. The property is beautiful and the owner has cherished furnishings inside. We appreciated her efforts to maintain this type of house, however, at times, it caused us to feel a little intimidated and not able to completely relax. We were restricted to two rooms to have any food or drinks. The house has a no shoe policy but we were unaware of it prior to the day of travel, therefore we did not have notice to pack comfortable indoor slippers to wear. A multi-speaker Sonos system is promoted as unique to the property, but we were unable to make it work. The TV has no local cable or a streaming service available with popular channels (ESPN, ABC, NBC, etc.) It was a wonderful house for a visit to the Chapel Hill area and conveniently located near campus. We enjoyed our visit and the owner could not have been more accommodating. She offered to come by to help with any issues, but we had a limited amount of time and wanted to spend it with each other. I would recommend this property to others with the caveat of knowing the issues I listed beforehand. That is the reason it is rated 4 instead of 5.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

David N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing weekend trip!

This property was amazing! Everything was great, plenty of space for our group of 3 couples. Every single room was very comfortable. Kitchen had everything we needed to make a few meals. Deck in the back was a great place to hang out! Owner was great and very quick to respond to any questions. We were in town for a cousins wedding, crazy coincidence this house was his grandparents house. We had no idea when we booked the rental, so that was a fun and special surprise!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

sheryl

Liked: Amenities, communication
The house has an interesting layout. Very dated kitchen and baths. Bedrooms were nice, bed was comfortable. The nicest room in the house is the living room. Nicely decorated in a mid century modern style. The courtyard and deck were a bit disappointing. There were only two dirty plastic chairs on the very large deck. The house seemed pretty clean, except for the light switches which were pretty gross (dirty) and quite a few of them didn't even work.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marco d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Getaway

This house came exactly as described. The property is beautiful with a lovely creek passing through. The area is quiet and neighborly. 10/10 would book again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

About the host

Hosted by Erin Lenhardt

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Erin has been a Superhost since 2014. She hosts guests in Florida, North Carolina, Montana, and Missouri.

On the web: Thebrighthouse DOT us
IG @thebrighthouse_

Reach out if you want help buying, furnishing, or managing a short term rental.

Why they chose this property

Stunningly designed from handpicked rugs to unique, signed art. This is an absolutely unique, gorgeous home that makes for an unforgettable stay.

Languages:

English

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