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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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
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
About the area
Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill is home to this holiday home. Gimghoul Castle and Franklin Street 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.
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 - 4 min drive
COOK OUT-NC - 3 min drive
Chick-fil-A - 3 min drive
Circle K - 19 min walk
Coco - 4 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Spacious Home with Hot Tub Near UNC pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Spacious Home with Hot Tub Near UNC?
As of 27 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spacious Home with Hot Tub Near UNC on 31 May 2026 start from £352, 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 Home with Hot Tub Near UNC?
On-site 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?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Spacious Home with Hot Tub Near UNC located?
Situated in Chapel Hill, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of University of North Carolina, Gimghoul Castle and University Mall. PlayMakers Repertory Company and Paul Green Theatre are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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!!!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
charlene d.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
Tiffany L.
29 Nov 2025
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
Tiffany L.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Dec 2025
Thank you for your feedback, Tiffany. We truly appreciate hearing from guests, as it helps us identify items to check on, including maintenance issues like the bathroom outlets and water flow, which we’ll be reviewing.
We’d like to clarify a few points for future guests. This is a strictly pet-free home, and there have never been cats in the house. The fireplace is not listed as an amenity because it is currently not functioning. The home is advertised to sleep up to 12, which includes the downstairs futon that accommodates two additional guests.
During your stay, we would have been happy to help locate extra bedding. When you contacted us about the hot tub, we immediately reached out to our maintenance provider and sent instructions for adjusting the temperature. We didn’t hear back and believed the issue had been resolved.
We’re sorry your stay fell short of expectations and appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Robin M.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
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