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A Gem of a House by the River near Chapel Hill

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A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and pendant lighting.
A kitchen with wooden countertops, blue cabinets, and white tiled backsplash.
A narrow hallway with a wooden floor leading to a room with a bookshelf and a potted plant.
A cozy room with a sofa, two wicker chairs, a ceiling fan, and a large window with a view of greenery.
A neatly made bed with white bedding and a red throw blanket, a window with white curtains, and a dark wall with a framed picture.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Bynum Community Park

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet access
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Pittsboro, NC
  • Place, Bynum Community Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cooper Mays Pottery
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Duke University
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Airport, Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Downstairs bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Living Room 2

1 Single Futon

Master

1 King Bed

Upstairs suite

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs bathroom

Toilet

Master bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs en suite bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Pittsboro

Located in Pittsboro, this holiday home is on a river. Franklin Street and Carrboro Farmers Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore University Lake and Jordan Lake State Recreation Area. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Kenan Stadium or Dean Smith Center. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby.
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Pittsboro, NC

What's nearby

  • Bynum Community Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cooper Mays Pottery - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Duke University - 35 min drive - 41.6 km
  • North Carolina State University - 39 min drive - 58.6 km
  • Crabtree Valley Mall - 44 min drive - 66.4 km

Getting around

  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Beer Den - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hops & Berry Taproom - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Gem of a House by the River near Chapel Hill pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at A Gem of a House by the River near Chapel Hill?

As of Nov 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A Gem of a House by the River near Chapel Hill on Nov 15, 2026 start from CA $266, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A Gem of a House by the River near Chapel Hill?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Gem of a House by the River near Chapel Hill?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A Gem of a House by the River near Chapel Hill located?

Situated on a river, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Bynum Community Park and Cooper Mays Pottery. Park at Briar Chapel and Mary Hayes Barber Holmes Park are also within 6 mi (10 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 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay. Everything was very clean. We love how the house is decorated and that it has an interesting history. The house is just 10 minutes from the venue where we attended a family wedding. Very convenient. Thank you for letting us enjoy your home.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful home in a charming location!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I have stayed at this house several times and I love everything about it!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House had everything we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the house, it was perfect for our 2 night stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our five-week stay in this very unique, comfortable, cool-bohemian-vibe style "country home." It sits in a quiet neighborhood in the historic mill village of Bynum, and is just a short walk to the Bynum Front Porch music venue and to the famous Bynum Bridge. The house still has many vestiges of its nearly 100-year-old history. Sitting on the screened-in porch was like a visit to grandma and grandpa's house in the country! And we enjoyed daily visits from a family of deer in the back yard. What a treat.Our host, Anna, was always responsive and quick to address our needs. And she truly wanted us to have a comfortable, pleasant stay. We are happy to report that we did just that.
Stayed 34 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quaint quiet and perfect

Great location. Multiple open spaces and porches! The entire family enjoyed our stay. We’ll be back for Shakori and another stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 29, 2025
Grey was a wonderful guest.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome

Great place
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute and quaint!

Great stay! Clean so cute. Close to event center yet far enough for the quiet….
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wedding in Pittsboro

This was a great place for our family to stay during the several day wedding celebration. It is a quaint and quiet neighborhood that is close to all the local activities. If in the area we would stay there again. Thanks to our hosts!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Colorful comfortable house

We enjoyed all the bright color, art and plants in this home. We came to town for a wedding and enjoyed exploring around Bynum and Pittsboro as well as relaxing in the cozy house.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

the property was like visiting my grandparents. There was history everywhere and modern mixed in for a well balanced beautiful home.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Much nicer inside than outside

We are senior citizens and had trouble navigating outside due to the uneven "sidewalk" and yard. The inside is quite large and very nice.
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house felt like a warm hug. There are books and art throughout. The walk to the bridge was delightful in the evening. If you like to cook, this is the place to do it. My grandkids enjoyed baking cookies and brownies. I made a nice dinner for the whole family. The hummingbirds and deer make regular visits to the garden. I’m looking forward to coming back! Host, Anna, does a great job with communication.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Terrific location!

We stayed for thanksgiving. We decided to bring the family together for the holidays. Our daughter who lives in Chapel Hill has health issues and can’t travel so the Bynum house was a great location for our feast. We came from NH, NY and TN. The house was everything we were looking for. Bynum is a very cool little village. People were very friendly. Plenty of wildlife wandering thru the yard. Short walk down to the river. Super place!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect quaint country home!

My family (there were 7 of us) stayed here while in town for a wedding. We loved the uniqueness of this home along with the surrounding area. We were thrilled to find the bridge and Haw River. We explored the trails along the river everyday. If you enjoy the outdoors/water I would highly recommend checking the area out while you stay! The home was pristine when we arrived and the kitchen/dining room was plenty big and had everything we needed. The three bedrooms were spacious with comfortable beds! The only notable things (I don’t want to say “complaint” because they are all personal preference things and not a deal breaker or real problem at all!!) about the property was the home only has 3 regular beds, the other was a fold down couch and a sofa which would be great for children or smaller adults but we were a tall group (all but one being 6’ or taller) so the fold down couch wasn’t functional for us. I would just suggest this is something to keep in mind if you have a larger group! The other thing is there is a window in the upstairs bathroom that is right next to and at the level of the toilet. Just felt very awkward but a small curtain would do the trick. Overall, we absolutely loved this stay and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a place to stay in the area! We would 100% stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

New grandbaby

Excellent enjoyed are stay , will be back next year .
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What a gem in Bynum!

We had family members meeting from different parts of the country to clean out a family home. The property provided a wonderful space to relax after a hard days work. It was clean and inviting. The layout is wonderful for multiple families with lots of cozy spots to talk and a wonderful kitchen and dining area to share meals. The location is perfect - country living steps from everything you need.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming Bynum Retreat

Where to begin? First of all, Anna the host of this lovely home, has been a delight to work with. My family and I rented this house for half the week for my wedding, and from the beginning of conversation she has been so informative! Before even booking she was willing to tell me how close she was in relation to our venue and what was in the surrounding area, which was a tremendous help. Upon arrival, Anna provided a very in depth description of the ins and outs of the home, so when we arrived there were no questions. Once we entered the house it instantly felt like home! There were no details unthought of and there was so much charm all throughout!! We had a lovely time full of laughter, games and food! If you are staying in the area I highly recommend, nay insist that you stay with Anna!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A super interesting location for relaxing!

Bynum is a very relaxing and quiet location. We really enjoyed hanging out on the back porch & back yard of this home! If you are lucky, it will rain while you are there, so you can enjoy its lovely music on the metal roof! Don't miss the short stroll to the Bynum Bridge over the Haw River. (We even saw a bald eagle fly overhead at sunset there!) There is a trail directly alongside the north side of the river that was a lovely & easy walk. Then go back to this home's bathroom floor mosaic to find the depictions of the river and bridges you saw! Really interesting space and decor, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bynum bliss

Love staying in this charming house. Very comfortable and had everything we needed. Very convenient to everything we were doing in the area. Highly recommend staying at this house.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lots of character

Great house. Lots of character inside and out. Quirky fun neighborhood nice for walking. Owner response was quick. Would definitely return.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming cottage.warm welcoming host

Magical .
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

We rented this house in order to fish nearby Jordan Lake. We enjoyed our stay and could fit our truck and boat in the driveway. Peaceful stay, would recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021
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