Shabby Chic Studio near UNC!

Entire guest suite in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States

  1. 3 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 1 bed
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Rain
  1. Superhost
  2. 12 years hosting

Listing highlights

Near UNC with a bus stop outside

About 3 miles from UNC campus, with a free bus stop right across the street to get there

Full kitchen and a quiet porch

A full kitchen with coffee and tea, plus a porch and rose bush garden to enjoy your morning cup

Comfortable enough to come back

Guests highlight the comfortable bed, and many mention returning for repeat stays
Charming 1-bedroom snuggled away 3 miles from UNC. Lots of character + natural light.

Free bus stop across the street. It's on the highway, behind a privacy fence and trees so the traffic noise is muted.

Great for UNC games, the hospital, and visiting students. Also perfect for larger groups when booked with our sister space on the property, "The Cozy Bungalow - Noted 'Historic Home' near UNC."

Check out the space description to read about all the features and how the house is laid out!

The space
Okay the Shabby Chic Studio is actually a proper 1-bedroom, but I couldn't resist the alliteration. :)

The John and Mattie Norwood House is a historic craftsman bungalow built in the early 1900s with a lot of history behind it (it has Freemason symbols as its gable vents!). It's even officially noted as one of Chatham County's "Historic Structures" (check the listing out in the photos)!

Walk into the charming kitchen complete with coffee and tea. Pro tip: Make a cup and sit on the porch by the rose bush to start your morning right.

There is plenty of desk space to set up shop, a wall furnace to keep you toasty and a cast iron tub to relax after a long day. If you prefer a country feel while still being less than 10 mins from town, this place is perfect for you.

By the way, there's a trampoline and a fitness park too! It's perfect to move around and stretch out after a long day of traveling. Use at your own risk and be safe.

Located conveniently near a park and ride to get to UNC quickly. If you're a light sleeper, white noise machines are by the bed!

The house is broken up into two spaces with two separate, secure entrances. Both spaces have access to the laundry room/mudroom area. Our other listing "The Cozy Bungalow - Noted 'Historic Home' near UNC" is an equally charming larger space. If you are need of a larger space too, book the entire house and enjoy a 10% discount.

By the way, there's a trampoline and a fitness park, too! It's perfect to move around and stretch out after a long day of traveling. Use at your own risk and be safe.

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Guest access
All parts of the guest apartment, the side deck outside your door, and the mudroom/laundry room on the backside of the house.

Where you'll sleep

What this place offers

Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
Free parking on premises
50-inch HDTV with Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Disney+, HBO Max, Netflix, Roku

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Rated 4.93 out of 5 from 123 reviews.

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This home is a guest favourite based on ratings, reviews, and reliability

Overall rating

  1. 5 stars, 93% of reviews
  2. 4 stars, 7% of reviews
  3. 3 stars, 0% of reviews
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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States
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Neighbourhood highlights

The apartment is right off Hwy 15-501 which has amazing options all within 5 miles. Walmart for essentials (1/4 mile), Lowes Foods (1/4 mile) and Harris Teeter (2 miles) for basic groceries, Weaver St Market (2 miles) for health food and local options. Southern Village (2 miles) has restaurants, gyms, and bars, and in the other direction, you have pizza, coffee, and a breakfast cafe. If you're outdoorsy, Briar Chapel has great trails! All of this, while still being tucked away on your own lot with privacy fence and surrounded by trees.

Meet your host

Superhost
440 reviews
4.87 out of 5 average rating
12 years of hosting
Lives in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
I'm a filmmaker and speaker that travels frequently and has used Airbnb, as a host and guest since 2014. As a host, I try to provide the things I would want most as a guest: a comfortable environment, cozy bed, clean space, a desk where I can work, good entertainment options, attentional to detail, and unique touches that give the place character.

Rain is a Superhost

Superhosts are experienced, highly rated hosts who are committed to providing great stays for guests.

Co-Hosts

  • Kim

Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 3:00 p.m.
Checkout before 11:00 a.m.
3 guests maximum
Safety & property
Exterior security cameras on property
Nearby lake, river, other body of water
Climbing or play structure