Welcome to The Heel House, a stylishly renovated and pet friendly 4-bedroom home in Chapel Hill, perfect for groups! Enjoy a bright, airy space with a dedicated workspace. Our unbeatable location is within walking distance to UNC stadiums, the hospital, and botanical gardens. Franklin Street is just a short drive away. Experience the best of Chapel Hill from this comfortable and convenient home base.
The Space
Step inside The Heel House and discover a bright, airy atmosphere filled with natural light. The charming decor--a mix of antiques, vintage pieces, and modern touches--create an inviting and cozy environment, perfect for unwinding after a day of exploring. The main living area is ideal for gathering, while a dedicated workspace is available for those needing to stay connected.
**We are pet friendly, but we have a two dog maximum unless approved by host. There is a $150 pet fee that will be verified in your reservation.**
Downstairs Layout:
-Living Room: A comfortable space to relax and socialize. -Dining Area: Perfect for group meals. -Kitchen: Fully equipped for your culinary needs, featuring a drip coffee maker. -Bedroom 1: Outfitted with a cozy queen bed. -Bathroom: A full hall bath with a convenient walk-in shower.
Upstairs Layout:
-Primary Bedroom (Bedroom 2): A spacious retreat with a king bed and an ensuite bathroom featuring double sinks and a walk-in shower. -Bedroom 3: Contains two single beds. (There is also an air mattress in the closet that allows the house to sleep 10.) -Bedroom 4: Features a pull-out king bed and a dedicated workspace. -Bathroom: A second full hall bath with double sinks and a tub/shower combo.
*There is a sound machine provided in each bedroom to cover any morning traffic noise.
Included Supplies: linens, coffee, hand soap, body wash, shampoo, toilet paper, paper towels, basic cooking oil, salt & pepper, and laundry and dish detergents
Guest Access
There is an attached apartment on this property, but guests will have full and private access to the entire main house. This includes all bedrooms, bathrooms, the kitchen, living areas, the private patio, and the driveway for parking. You will have your own private entrance, ensuring a completely separate and personal stay.
Interaction With Guests
We respect our guests` privacy and offer a self-check-in process for your convenience. While we won`t be on-site, we are always available and happy to assist with any questions or recommendations. Please feel free to reach out to us through the booking platform or phone at any time during your stay.
Other Details to Note
-Attached Apartment: Please be aware that our home has an attached one-bedroom apartment, the `Heel House Apartment,` with its own separate and private entrance. It is possible another guest may be staying in that unit during your visit. There is plenty of parking and privacy for all visitors, and there are no shared outdoor common areas. -Booking Both Units: If you are interested in renting the apartment as well as the house for a larger group, please search for `Walk to UNC & Stadiums` on this platform. You will need to check availability and book it separately. -Potential for Noise: Due to our fantastic, central location, you may experience some traffic noise in the morning as the city wakes up.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill is home to this holiday home. Gimghoul Castle and Franklin Street are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit University Mall and Carrboro Farmers Market. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Dean Smith Center or Kenan Stadium.
University of North Carolina - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
The Carolina Basketball Museum - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Dean Smith Center - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Kenan Stadium - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
UNC Medical Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Getting around
Durham Station - 19 min drive
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 25 min drive
Restaurants
Chick-fil-A - 5 min drive
Starbucks - 3 min drive
Friends' Cafe - 4 min drive
Merritt's Grill - 2 min drive
Crossroads Chapel Hill at The Carolina Inn - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Spacious House Walkable to UNC pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Spacious House Walkable to UNC?
As of 6 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spacious House Walkable to UNC on 5 Jul 2026 start from £405, including 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 at Spacious House Walkable to UNC?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Spacious House Walkable to UNC?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Spacious House Walkable to UNC?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Spacious House Walkable to UNC located?
Situated in Chapel Hill, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of North Carolina Botanical Garden and University of North Carolina. The Carolina Basketball Museum and Dean Smith Center are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We stayed here for a long weekend. My daughters had soccer camp and this location was perfect for that. It's proximity to the camp locations is great and avoids some of the traffic and sitting at street lights. It's 5 minutes walk to campus and could see this being ideal for any sports camps in general. Would and plan to stay here again!
A cozy, welcoming and convenient home with excellent proximity to the unc campus. Comfortably accomodates 4-5 adults and 3-4 children. Wonderful location near great restaurants and many community activities
Stephanie and Adam were very gracious hosts, they were welcoming and quick to respond to any questions. We found the home comfortable and the outdoor area was really fun for our kids to enjoy. We highly recommend!
Great location central to lots of fun things to do. The yard has no grass and by the edge house there is trash, and out back is a wire hanging low that can get you if you aren’t careful, plus a broke down car taking up space in the tight driveway too. If the apartment on the side of the house is booked you have to share the driveway which can make getting in and out difficult. Lovely master bed and bathroom! The kitchen is fantastic if you need to cook while you are away. Overall I felt clean and safe but struggled getting the dogs walked and getting in and out of the driveway.
This is a wonderful property - lots of room, great layout, good location, nice neighborhood, full of all that you need. Very thoughtful hosts. They left us lots of goodies and even a bottle of Champagne since we were in town for our daughter's wedding. I highly recommend it.
6 adults rented this house during a football weekend this fall. The location of this house was such that you can easily walk to campus while still enjoying a quiet neighborhood. The house was very clean and well appointed. Communication from the owners was top notch. We will be back for our next visit to Chapel Hill.
John M.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Thanks for such a great review John! We enjoyed having you and look forward to hosting you again soon!
The Heel House could not have been a better place for my family to stay! My son was getting married at The Fearrington and the location was perfect! Stephanie and Adam left kind notes and a some extra special touches for the bride and groom that were greatly appreciated. If I could give The Heel House 10 stars I would. Thank you Stephanie and Adam for being fantastics hosts.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Thank you for such kind and gracious words. It was our pleasure to host you and your family for such a special weekend. We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay and we wish Josh and his new bride all the best!
This is a wonderfully charming home located a hop, skip and a jump from the UNC Campus and Franklin Street.
It is an older home with character, well decorated and equipped.
It's a little odd in that the owners also live there or have this as their second home. Personal items, including food items are everywhere. We have never stayed in an occupied home so personally it was a bit uncomfortable.
Having said that though, there is also plenty of room to unpack and spread out. It was not bothersome just odd for our group.
The location is perfect for UNC visitors. Walkers can make a jaunt to the campus or Franklin Street with ease. Traffic can be a bit heavy on the main road during the day so traffic noise was apparent but at night it was not an issue.
If you are not from the Carolina's the driveway will make you pause. It is steep as the house in on a hill. Locals will not see it as an issue. We did have an elderly person with us that needed a hand navigating the drive and outside stairs but it is totally doable.
We were a group of seven adults and the home was comfortable and spacious for us. I would caution people with very young children to be aware that the home is decorated with many fragile items.
Our only complaint is that the outdoor furniture was not useable, it was very worn and dirty. It was not as pictured in the description. There was an outdoor table that was ok but the rest we could not use.
Overall, we would visit the home again.
Plenty of room and very comfortable. Great location with easy access to UNC. It was just what we were looking for to visit our daughter for the holiday.
The house was very charming & welcoming. Location was convenient to UNC and Chapel Hill activities. House was clean. Lock box made access easy. Overall we enjoyed our stay and would stay at Heel House again. Future travelers should note the following. House is lived in by owners so clothes, food, toiletries, etc. are all in the house. Master bed is very soft. Driveway is step and the parking spot is loose stone. Guesthouse is attached to the house.
The Heel House was a perfect spring break getaway! Our daughter is a student athlete at UNC and her training schedule didn’t allow her to come home for break. The house was amply supplied with all we needed to bring a bit of home to her. You cannot beat the location if your plans take you to UNC. I would definitely book this property again!
What a great weekend in a beautiful home in Chapel Hill! We loved the TarHeel House! As season ticket holders to all UNC games, we are used to hustling to the car, and battling the traffic to get home. How nice to meander to the bars after the game, like students! Hahaha!! We couldn’t have picked a better home, location, and hosts for our game day weekend. Beautiful property! Warm, inviting, lovely decor, and stocked with anything and everything! Stephanie is the most gracious of hosts! She’ll do anything to make your stay perfect. I’m so glad we chose this rental, and hope to return! Thanks for making it special!
Our family stayed here over a beautiful weekend in October. The house had everything we needed, the host was so nice and accommodating, and the views of the beautiful fall leaves outside were amazing! We loved our stay here!
We loved staying here while in town for a Celebration of Life. It was cozy and beautifully decorated. As a native Chapel Hillian who now lives in Texas I appreciated the decor and the Carolina vibe as well. The hosts were extremely thoughtful to us as well. We just loved it and would highly recommend it to anyone coming to town for a game or family weekend or any reason whatsoever really. It’s a perfect spot.
We had a great stay at this home. It has beautiful wooded surroundings and is in a convenient location for Chapel Hill. The home was very nice and clean. It has a cozy feel to relax inside. Stephanie was always helpful with our communications during our visit.
We were heading to the UNC Tennis center daily so this property was ideal. Everything we needed for a productive trip to UNC. The home was clean, inviting, and decorated in such a lovely way. I highly recommend staying here.
I rent a house every year for my family of 14, I like to take them to different places. The location this year was great for the “Covid year”. Stephanie & Adam have a lovely home, & very accommodating I’d recommend highly.