You will love this exquisite 5-bedroom, 5.5-bath home that blends historic elegance with modern luxury. It boasts a French Provincial kitchen, luxurious tiled bathrooms, multiple living areas, and freestanding bathtubs. Enjoy the sunshine on one of the several porches or in the large yard where there is plenty of room to relax and have lunch with the family. Located on Franklin Street, it’s just a block’s walk to UNC’s campus and numerous restaurants/shops.
*The Space We hope you love every detail of this grand 3,874 sq ft home.
Enter through the back door.- which has 7 steps leading up to it.
*Main Level:
Living Room: Spacious with plenty of area to relax, featuring a 50” smart TV.
Half Bath
Kitchen: Fully stocked, with granite countertops, beautiful brick floors, all stainless-steel appliances, and a table seating 6.
Bathroom 2: Full bathroom with large walk-in shower, tiled floor, pedestal sink. Attached to Bedroom 1/Office.
*Second Floor: 15 steps up from the main level.
Upstairs Master Suite: Sleigh-style King bed, ceiling fan, 40” TV, non-working fireplace, and a twin futon in the sitting area, between master bedroom and master bathroom.
Upstairs Master Bath: Large walk-in, with shower, claw bathtub, tiled floors, double vanity.
Washer and Dryer: Located in the master bathroom.
Upstairs Bedroom 3: King bed, desk, 50” TV.
Upstairs Bathroom 4: Attached to Room 3, full bath with freestanding claw tub.
Upstairs Bathroom 5: Full bath with shower only, tiled floors.
*Third Floor: 15 steps up.
Ideal for kids or young adults. Includes a couch, 42” TV, and access to a small balcony seating 2.
3rd Floor Bedroom 5: Queen bed, ceiling fan.
3rd Floor Bathroom 6: Full bath with shower only, tiled floors.
*Other Details to note. Guest has access via a lock box. The lock box code will be sent to you the night before your arrival and will be changed after you leave.
Please note, that access is through the back door where you will park. There is no access to the front door, and it is not to be used.
*YMCA Access: We have worked it out with the YMCA that our guests can use their facilities for free for up to 7 consecutive days, using their 7-Day Free Pass. They have multiple locations with pools, gyms, tennis courts, racquetball courts, etc. You can also use the YMCA’s in Durham and Chapel Hill.
We will not be available in person but are available through the messenger any time.
We have a team of people that will respond within 5-10 minutes.
Less than a mile: -UNC campus- 50 feet -UNC Planetarium- 0.2 miles - UNC Old Well- 0.5 miles - Suttons Drug Store- 0.4 miles - Top of the Hill restaurant- 0.5 miles - Yogurt Pump (yopo the original frozen yogurt)- 0.6 miles
Short drive: -UNC hospital- 1.7 -NC Botanical Garden- 2.1 miles - RDU- 16 Miles
*House Rules* -Five cars allowed maximum
-Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
-Parties: We do NOT allow parties. If you have a special event or gathering request, we will consider each request on a case-by-case basis. If there is evidence that a non-approved party/gathering has been thrown, you will be assessed an extra cleaning fee up to $500.
-Overnight Guests: Please make sure you enter the accurate overnight guest count when booking. As you can imagine, when 1-2 people spend the night, the wear and tear on the house is far less than when additional guests are in the house. Although this property can sleep more than 2 guests, the base price is for 2 people. There is a $15 per night price increase for each additional guest staying in the house over 2 people (the exception is for infants under 12 months.) Putting in your accurate overnight guest numbers PRIOR to booking will ensure you can see what the correct price will be for your stay.
-Visitors: We are perfectly fine with you having family or friends visit you during your stay. If you are planning to have more than 2 visitors who will NOT be spending the night, please let us know. At no point can there be more people at the property than the maximum house capacity listed. (For example: if the house sleeps 8 and allows you to book for 8 people, then there can never be more than 8 people at the property – even if they are just visitors stopping by.) If this rule is not abided by, there will be a $40 fee per unapproved visitor.
-Fire/Smoke: It is a property rule that there are to be no fires, candles, smoking or burning of any kind in the property. Our cleaning company charges a $200 fee if there is any indication of any form of burning/smoke in the house.
Fireplaces- All fireplaces are non-working and should not be used.
-Excessive mess: If the property is left excessively dirty there will be a $100 fee for extra cleaning.
-Late check-out fee: Late check-outs are allowed only if explicitly approved. If approved prior to arrival, you can check-out as late as 11:00 a.m. with no charge. There is a $25 charge per hour if we extend anytime beyond 11:00 a.m. and the latest we can let someone checkout is 1:00 p.m.
-Guests must provide a working telephone number. If the telephone number does not work, then the reservation can be canceled without a refund.
-We will always go above and beyond for you. That said, if you have a complaint about any aspect of the property (amenities, cleanliness, etc.) upon sharing the complaint with us or vrbo you are authorizing us to come into the property to fix it. (We will always attempt to call you before entering to fix the problem.)
-Any house rules broken are grounds for immediate cancellation of reservation and departure from the property without refund.
Note: For Security Deposits, VRBO collects these funds and returns them to you if the property is not damaged. As the host we do not receive these funds.
Please remember to declare the total number of guests in your booking, including children aged 2 and up, in accordance with Vrbo policy. This helps us ensure a comfortable stay for everyone. Thank you for your cooperation!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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We do NOT allow parties. If evidence that a non-approved party/gathering has been thrown, you will be
assessed an extra cleaning fee up to $500.
Base price is for 2 people. There's a $15 per night price increase for each additional overnight guest over
2 people (except infants under 12 mo.)
It's fine to have family/friends visit. If you'll have more than 2 non-overnight visitors, please let us know.
Max capacity listed cannot be exceeded.
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Property # 3835375vb
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.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill is home to this holiday home. Finley Golf Course and Bowlero Durham are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Coker Arboretum and Morehead Planetarium. The Artscenter and Carrboro Century Center are also worth visiting.
University of North Carolina - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
Morehead Planetarium - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Memorial Hall - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Kenan Stadium - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Getting around
Durham Station - 19 min drive
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 27 min drive
Restaurants
Chick-fil-A - 9 min walk
Top of the Hill Restaurant & Brewery - 10 min walk
Raising Cane’s - 10 min walk
Clouds Brewery Storm Cellar - 8 min walk
Sup Dogs - 10 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does Historic Gem, Steps from UNC & on Franklin St have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Historic Gem, Steps from UNC & on Franklin St?
As of 9 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic Gem, Steps from UNC & on Franklin St on 19 Jun 2026 start from £778, 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.
Is Historic Gem, Steps from UNC & on Franklin St pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Historic Gem, Steps from UNC & on Franklin St?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Historic Gem, Steps from UNC & on Franklin St?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Historic Gem, Steps from UNC & on Franklin St?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Historic Gem, Steps from UNC & on Franklin St located?
Situated in Chapel Hill, this holiday home is steps away from Franklin Street and University of North Carolina. Coker Arboretum and Morehead Planetarium are also within 5 minutes.
Reviews
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We had friends from class of 91 for the weekend - perfect location for Franklin street, and great home for hanging out — out patios, indoor spaces and the amazing kitchen!!
Our family (7 adults) stayed for a long weekend and thoroughly enjoyed this house. It was lovely with plenty of room, historic but had all the modern conveniences and steps away from UNC’s lovely campus. Highly recommend!
Our family of 8 stayed for a week in this beautiful, historic house, just a block from the lovely UNC campus. The home is elegant, beautifully furnished, and extremely well-equipped. We couldn’t have chosen better, and everyone agreed it was perfect.
The house is just wonderful. It is a restored antique house with all of the amenities of a modern home and all the character of an antique house. You are just mins from all Franklin and Chapel Hill has to offer. There are 5 large bedrooms and most have en-suite bathrooms. The number of different sitting room and gathering spots is remarkable. The bedding and condition of all the furniture is first class. Note to future visitors there is very limited bath and shower products so fully bring your own and there is no meaningful coffee or tea supplies so expect to bring in 100 percent of your own needs.
Greg P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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