Cabin vacation rentals in Chapel Hill

Historic cabin close to Duke U - with EV Charger

This story could have started in the 40's, but we'll start in the 60's when this tiny cabin was local housing to graduate students at Duke. Wonderfully located and unlike anything else this close to Duke University or downtown Durham, the Green Door cabin welcomes you for the weekend or week. Fully renovated recently while keeping the charm intact. You can feel as isolated as you want with every amenity within just a couple of miles. Duke Forest Trails and Duke CC Trail within walking distance.

Designer Cabin • Wooded Acre • Epic Coffee Bar

'Owl or Nothing' is a designer cabin on a quiet, wooded 1-acre lot-fresh, spotless, and stocked for easy stays. Unwind in the zero-gravity hanging chair, sleep in fine linens, and cook in a fully equipped kitchen. The star: a barista-style coffee station. Private, secluded, and peaceful yet minutes to dining and shops; a quick hop to Downtown Raleigh, Cary, and Apex, plus Historic Yates Mill and Lake Wheeler Beach. Ideal for a weekend escape, work trip, and mental health resets. See reviews!

Mystical Retreat w/Sauna, Koi Pond, UNC & Duke

Relax with the whole family at this peaceful place to stay set upon a Magnificent 10 Acre Log Cabin in serene and peaceful Hillsborough. 10 min from town, 20 min to Duke, 15 Minutes to Chapel Hill. 4 Bedrooms, 3 1/2 Baths. Fully stocked Chefs Kitchen. Deck and patio immersed in nature. Fireplace, Real Pine Wood Floors. Renovated lower level equipped with children’s toys and a Half kitchen suite with separate entrance. Stunning Detached SAUNA. Relax to the sound of the waterfall KOI Pond.

Spacious Poolside Guesthouse on Private Pond

Our 67-acre property, Split Rock, is located 25 min. from Duke University and UNC-Chapel Hill. We are also 15 min. from Carrboro & Hillsborough, a historic, walkable community. Our guesthouse is a large pool cabana with kitchenette & queen bed overlooking a 4.5-acre pond surrounded by uninterrupted woodland. You are welcome to canoe, fish, walk our trails, play disc golf, or just enjoy the peaceful view. Split Rock is ideal for couples and solo travelers.

Charming Restored Farmhouse on 7 Acres

Find peaceful privacy and casual charm at The Hotsy-Totsy, a Civil War-era farmhouse on seven secluded acres near the Haw River. You'll feel worlds away at this historical woodland farmstead, while being a quick country drive to the towns of Carrboro, Saxapahaw, and Pittsboro. This is an ideal setting for girls’ weekends, romantic getaways, small family gatherings, or just a sweet place to hang your hat if you're visiting the area.

Tranquil cabin in Chapel Hill

Nestled on 5.5 acres, this cozy log cabin offers a peaceful escape just minutes from Carrboro and UNC. The landscaped property features peacocks, chickens, a pond with Japanese bridges, sculptures, and a vegetable garden with a fruit arbor and mushroom logs. Guests can explore the grounds and enjoy complimentary yoga classes in the on-site studio, making this retreat the perfect blend of nature, relaxation, and creativity.

Ponies in the City! Retreat to the Cabin Mini-Farm

🌲 Welcome to the cutest cabin in the city—just minutes from Duke, UNC & downtown! 🛋️ Lounge on the comfy couch, binge on the 60” Roku TV 📺, cook up something tasty 🍳, or plunk a few notes on the (mostly in-tune) piano 🎹. 🛏️ Sleep like a rock in the queen bed, then meet your backyard neighbors: 🐴🐴 mini-horses & 🐐🐐 goats! Peace, play & a dash of farm magic await! ✨

The Bower: magical place in the woods

Write your book, renew with your partner, slow down and unwind in a safe, soulful place. Special features of this place include over a hundred acres of woods with well maintained trails and two creeks. We also have a wood burning sauna you can use. We love when folks can enjoy this beautiful land and reconnect with what truly nourishes.

The Willow

The Willow is a charming two-story cabin, nestled on a beautiful wooded lot in Hillsborough, NC. Surrounded by trees, the space is flooded with natural light and warm wood tones. You’ll be minutes to downtown Hillsborough, while still having the tranquil surroundings of established hardwoods and gardens.