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Spacious Home with Hot Tub Near UNC

Vacation home with a hot tub, near University of North Carolina

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Living area
Outdoor dining
Terrace/patio
Room
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Chapel Hill, NC
  • Place, University of North Carolina
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Franklin Street
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, William and Ida Friday Center for Continuing Education
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Spacious Home with Hot Tub Near UNC

Get away to The Ram`s Retreat, a spacious home in a peaceful wooded setting, perfect for families and groups of up to 12. Enjoy a private hot tub, large deck with a grill, and two living areas.

Centrally located just minutes from UNC and historic Franklin Street, this home offers the perfect blend of comfort, cozy vibes and convenience for your escape to Chapel Hill.

The Space

Welcome to The Ram`s Retreat, your centrally-located home away from home, perfect for families and groups seeking comfort and connection. Nestled in a peaceful wooded setting, our spacious home offers a cozy and comfortable vibe where you can create lasting memories.

Gather in the main living room and relax on the sectional sofa. Sliding doors open directly onto the back deck, seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor living. With two distinct living areas and two dining spaces spread across three floors, your group of up to 12 will have plenty of room to spread out or come together.

Step outside to your private outdoor oasis. The expansive back deck is the heart of the home, featuring a bubbling hot tub perfect for unwinding after a day of exploring. Fire up the grill for an evening barbecue and enjoy your meal at the outdoor dining set.

Our multi-level home includes:

Main Floor: A modern, fully stocked kitchen with granite countertops, a drip coffee maker, and a dining room. You`ll also find a living room, a bedroom with a king bed, and a full bathroom.

Second Floor: Two bright bedrooms, one with a king bed and one with a queen bed, share a full bathroom.

Lower Floor: A perfect retreat with its own kitchenette, breakfast nook, and living room with a futon. This level includes a bedroom with a double bed, a bedroom with two twin beds, a full bathroom, and an additional common space with a futon.

Additional Amenities:
-Dedicated workspace for remote work or study
-Fully equipped laundry room
-Pack `n play/travel crib for our youngest guests

Guest Access

Guests will have private access to the entire home, including all bedrooms, bathrooms, living areas, the kitchen, and the lower-level kitchenette. Enjoy the expansive back deck, private hot tub, and grill.

Your stay includes free parking for multiple vehicles, with abundant space in the driveway.

Arrival is seamless with keyless entry; you will receive an access code on the morning of your check-in for a private, self-guided arrival.


Interaction With Guests

While we are not on-site, we are dedicated to providing a 5-star experience and are readily available to answer any questions or address any needs via the messaging app or by phone throughout your stay.


Other Details to Note

Security: For your safety and the security of the property, exterior security cameras are located at the entry points of the home. These cameras monitor the exterior only and do not have any views of interior spaces or private outdoor areas like the hot tub, ensuring your complete privacy.
Check-in and check-out times: Check-in is at 4:00 pm, and check-out is at 11:00 am unless prior plans have been made with the host.

Parking: Driveway parking is available, and street parking is prohibited.

No smoking: Smoking is prohibited inside the home and on the premises.

Quiet Hours: As a courtesy to our neighbors, 9:00 pm - 9:00 am are quiet hours. Please keep noise minimal at all times.

No events or parties: Parties, gathering, and other social functions are strictly prohibited.

No extra guests: Guests should not have unregistered guests or visitors.

Trash: Guests should leave trash sorted in the garage trashcans.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Hot Tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space

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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

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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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
Check-in and check-out times: Check-in is at 4:00 pm, and check-out is at 11:00 am unless prior plans have been made with the host. Parking: Driveway

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill is home to this vacation home. Gimghoul Castle and Horace Williams House are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Finley Golf Course and Bowlero Durham. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Dean Smith Center or Kenan Stadium.
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Chapel Hill, NC

What's nearby

  • University of North Carolina - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • North Carolina Botanical Garden - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Finley Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Franklin Street - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • William and Ida Friday Center for Continuing Education - 3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 17 min drive
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Bartaco - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Coco - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious Home with Hot Tub Near UNC pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Spacious Home with Hot Tub Near UNC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious Home with Hot Tub Near UNC?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spacious Home with Hot Tub Near UNC located?

Situated in Chapel Hill, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of University of North Carolina, Gimghoul Castle, and University Mall. PlayMakers Repertory Company and North Carolina Botanical Garden are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Grace C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Yes! Stephanie was a good host!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cliff M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good times, accurate descriptions

Great spot, thank you. Downstairs is musty for anyone that is sensitive to that. Otherwise, it was great.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Dorie D.

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

Plenty of Space

Rams Retreat was a perfect size for our family’s Christmas gathering.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

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

Great house!

Everyone enjoyed staying here for our son’s wedding weekend. The owner was very easy to communicate with. Would stay here again next visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

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

Amazing stay

This place is all as advertised. Perfect location for camps and all activities at UNC. Also perfect location for anything in Chapel Hill. The property manager is very responsive and was great during our stay. Highly recommend this place!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Loren B.

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

Perfect house for a multi family group

We enjoyed our stay at this home. Check in was easy, the house was stocked with everything you’d need and plenty of extra linens/ blankets/ trash bags, laundry detergent etc. our family of 4 with 2 small kids and another family of 6 were comfortably accommodated while in town for a wedding.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven F.

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

Great place for a friends reunion

Had a reunion with some friends and it was an amazing house for the four of us.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel A., San Diego, CA USA

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

Great location and amenities.

Held a retreat with three colleagues. We really enjoyed our stay. The place was very clean and it had everything we needed. Stephanie is a fantastic and accommodating host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jana M.

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

Great weekend stay for our group

We really enjoyed the house during our visit to Chapel Hill. The theee main bedrooms provided the adult couples a comfortable place to sleep while the lower level rooms and rec room were ideal for the teens. Located very close to INC as well as retail stores and restaurants made our weekend even better. Hosts were very thorough with the check-in details and responsive to a text question I sent the second day.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

GORAN Z.

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

Great house

House is very clean and cozy. We enjoyed our stay. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cassidy J.

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

The Ram’s Retreat

The house was beautiful & in a great location. Close to everything we wanted to visit in Chapel Hill & Durham. Communication with the host was quick & helpful. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula W.

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

Great stay

Stephanie was an incredible host! The property is centrally located for UNC graduation and plenty of room indoors and out for our celebration. It is definitely an older home but spacious and fit our needs nicely. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane M.

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

Great location

Great location, comfortable space and good amenities for 7-8 adults and family gatherings. Enjoyed our stay and would recommend this property! Wonderful to have the hot tub during the cold snap. Steps to the entry were a bit difficult for elderly visitors, and the downstairs needed a space heater during the very cold weather.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Ramsay R.

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

Great location, great communication, large house

This house is very centrally located in CH and is across the street from a great cafe/coffee shop (Coco). It is a large house with plenty of parking and room to spread out. Communication was super fast and helpful. It is a house that has been lived in quite a bit with wear and tear around the edges. But, for a quick stay it functions quite well for a group.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth S.

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

Most hospitable host.

Stephanie picked up each call and was most accommodating.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Florence D., Chapel Hill, NC

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

Better than expected

We rented this place for overflow lodging when our daughter graduated high school. The house was perfect-- really pretty and tastefully decorated. Lovely hot tub and back deck, beautiful backyard, quiet, lots and lots of room for everyone. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

charlene d.

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

Together

Gathering of family for Thanksgiving. Mom wasn’t with us this year. Family joined together to eat, talk and just have fun. Location convenient for latte night snack and last minute pick up. Short trip to Durham and back. Spacious, comfortable and worth the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Tiffany L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Dear Stephanie/Amy,This feedback is intended for you to improve using my experience for your next guests and to protect your brand, The Hostery.First off, this is a CAT HOUSE.It is very obvious from the first sniff. The whole family smelled feline urine. With two with semi-serious allergies, this was a daily battle with Claritin/Benedryl etc. I think you should tell folks to avoid serious disappointment and health issues. When I rent a place with a Hot tub, Fireplace and Desk, I expect to be able to use them immediately. Having a 99 degree ‘warm tub’ for two days is unacceptable. There was no time to keep going back and forth on hot tub controls so we NEVER got to use it. Not having a fireplace lessened the holiday mood. Your dining room and living room seating capacity do not match your sleeping capacity. You advertise that you sleep 12. You do not. Fortunately my family is 10 so we all had a bed. But you CANNOT advertise 12 when there was no pull-out sofa bed or extra bedding.You also provided No extra blankets for the 5 rooms.I had to Clean all cookware and utensils before using.I bought:Can openerFirm pillowServing pieces Bowls/platesStemless wineglassesTissuesShower productsIt’s Fall; Gutters are full.I was sweeping every day, a hand blower would have been great.Bathroom outlets do NOT support blow dryers and GFCI is non-existent. No dressers for surface area and storage.No mirrors. Main floor right sink barely runsIce maker bad
Just one of several dirty and inoperable kitchen tools.  I had to replace this can opener with a new one and buy additional pantry supplies including aluminum foil, parchement paper, Clorox wipes, paper towels, ziploc bags, etc. Dissapointing.
 The gutters were FULL of leaves.  It didn’t matter how much I swept the decks, they kept falling from the house gutters.  Obviously no one had cleaned them in a while and it became my burden and fire hazard next to the fire pit.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie S.

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

Would stay here again

Great house for a football weekend
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill C., Fishers, IN

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

Perfect Location

We stayed here with 5 girls who were attending a camp at UNC and the location was perfect! House was clean and Stephanie was great to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

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

Amazing place and location

Amazing house and perfect location for all things UNC. Property manager was fantastic and very responsive. We had an amazing stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

John and Joanne D., North Chesterfield, VA

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

8 adult men stayed here for a three night/four day golfing get-a-way.

Each adult had their own bed and plenty of baths to share comfortably. Great family room for socializations and kitchen/eating areas for sharing. Everyone had a great time. Would come back to this house in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven M.

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

Convenient spot for a large group

Would highly recommend this rental! We were a large group, but had plenty of space for everyone to be comfortable. This location is great for vacationing, as it’s near restaurants, hikes, UNC, malls, grocery stores, the airport, and lots more. And everything was decorated in a very pleasant style.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

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

Wonderful Home and Location

We had eight people stay over a long weekend, the home was clean and provided everything we needed. Our group have stayed in a number of vacation rentals and all agreed this was one of the better stocked and best locations. The host was very responsive. We highly recommend this rental.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robin M.

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

Best VRBO experience ever

Our party of 10 were in town for a wedding. This place had everything you need, several rooms and bathrooms. Huge kitchen, grill, hot tub! Our host Stephanie was wonderful. Very accommodating. I highly recommend staying here when in town.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

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