Vacation rentals with a fire pit in Jordan Lake

Blackwood Mt Bungalow In the Woods with Sauna

Escape to a peaceful hillside retreat nestled in the woods, where the melodies of farm animals and wild birds create a soothing soundtrack. Our stylish and cozy bungalow features three charming porches that invite quiet reflection. Enjoy an easy-to-use indoor compost toilet. Treat yourself to our rejuvenating sauna (+$40) and wander through our garden & along wooded paths. While close to town & I-40, this getaway promises a restorative escape immersed in nature’s serenity and thoughtful living.

Timberwood Tiny Home

Timberwood Tiny Home is a place to rest your head & heart in Efland, North Carolina. The peaceful retreat is down a country road approximately 10-minutes from downtown Hillsborough. The 200 square foot tiny home is on a private corner of 8-acres shared with our main house. It features Scandinavian-style details, two beds, a spacious porch, abundant natural light, a wood-fired hot tub, barrel sauna, cold plunge, and more. There are features of the home that may make it unsuitable for children.

Charming Tiny House Nestled in the Trees

This small 128 sq ft tiny house is packed with charm. Situated on a serene 5 acre wooded property, its a short drive to Hillsborough (10 min), Chapel Hill (15) and Durham (15). I wanted to create a space where guests can take time to rest and reset. The house is cozy, stylish, and surprisingly spacious. Its well appointed with all the amenities to feel like home. Take a step outside and you'll be surrounded by old hardwood trees and the soothing sounds of nature that make life here so peaceful

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.

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!

Center for Creative Balance cozy treetop retreat

Featured in an issue of Southern Living Magazine, this is a cozy, book-lined, recently renovated space with elegant decor and a wraparound sitting porch, located in a beautiful, mature, piedmont forest abounding with wildlife. There are hiking trails along New Hope Creek and others nearby. Very private and quiet but only 8 minutes from UNC Hospital, Hillsborough Campus, within 20 minutes of Duke, UNC-CH, NCCU, & historic Hillsborough —RDU only 30 minutes. Guests of all walks of life welcome.

Quirky Fun B&B: Tree House Unit

Refurbished container building by an architect professor at UNC-C for a traveling art exhibit A space efficient room (8’x8’) w/ a tall, airy ceiling, full size bed, private bath, Mini fridge (holds 10x 12oz cans), coffee station w Keurig etc, smart TV for streaming & deck overlooking gardens w/ outsider folk art scattered about property. Pass for FREE tasting @ Fair Game Distillery Included! Rates SINGLE OCCUPANCY add’l $20/person/night applies. Hammock, picnic tables, playground & firepit

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.

Anna Belle's Retreat - Belle (Side B)

This renovated duplex offers tranquility, style and comfort. Situated in the North Chatham area, we are just a short drive to Chapel Hill and Pittsboro. Jordan Lake and Haw River are also close by. Nestled in the pines yet within walking distance to nearby shopping, you'll experience the peacefulness of being in the country with the conveniences of being in the city. Enjoy the private screened porch with adjoining patio and grilling area. Need more space? Unit A is also available.

The Japandi Dome

Experience a taste of Japandi in this dome home on our small homestead, 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.

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.

Whimsy Cottage Close to Everything in Pittsboro

Charming 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom, Boho Elegant 1927 Bungalow in the heart of Pittsboro West. Step off the large front porch and head across the street to a local craft brewery, shopping, a delicious bakery serving breakfast and lunch and Chatham County Community College with a public library and paved walking trail. Walking distance to great bars, shops and restaurants in downtown Pittsboro. Whimsy on West is the perfect home away from home for any reason!