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Welcome to your beautiful vacation home on the farm!
Comfortable living room with plenty of seating & vintage leg massage chair.
Updated farmhouse galley kitchen fully equipped for all your cooking needs.
Modern tile and granite countertops.
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Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 101800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Mebane, NC
  • Place, Mill Creek
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Iron Gate Winery
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Tanger Outlet Center
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Downstairs master

1 King Bed

Upstairs queen with shared bath

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs that shares a bath

1 Double Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Upstairs with a king and shared bath

1 King Bed

Upstairs with antique four poster

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Rent an experience not just a place to sleep

Escape the ordinary and step back in time. The uniqueness of this location will allow you to unplug from your worries completely, while remaining close to restaurants, pubs and shopping. A stay here is affording you all the conveniences of proximity to life in downtown but because you are tucked away inside of all these acres you feel like you are in your own paradise. In reality there is a supermarket two blocks away and a hospital 14 minutes away in the event of an emergency. This lush private setting on a picturesque farm is adjacent to a park with another park within a short walk. Come fish the pond or hike around the rolling pastures. The house has five bedrooms, three baths, a screen porch and alternate deck off master suite, as well as a large patio area with a fire pit. There are two king bedrooms, one queen room adjacent to a king room, perfect for families with children, and two double bedrooms, one of which is an antique four poster.. There is a pack and play for those traveling with young ones. The largest master on the first floor has a large sitting area with a queen size sofa bed and has a private bath with a 4 X 6 walk-in shower. Bedrooms equipped with TV, Wi-Fi and amenities. Sit on the screened porch and enjoy the incredible sunsets. Elon Univ18 miles, UNC Chapel Hill 15-20 minutes, Duke University is 21minutes. Ideal for a family retreat, girls get away or come work in a stress free environment in a quiet serene setting. Pack light because we have you covered. We provide high quality linens, toiletries, kitchen spices and oils as well as your morning coffee and your paper products. We aim to please.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 27
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
Tenants are not asked to treat the property like it was their own. However, we request that you NOT dye your hair or clothing on the property.
If you have children that love stickers, then please monitor that they are not putting them on the hardwood floors or cabinetry.
Any traveler that overstays without making the request to extend the date will be charged a penalty.

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
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Mebane

Located in Mebane, this holiday home is in the city centre and next to a golf course. Mill Creek and Iron Gate Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Putt-Putt Fun Center and Alamance Arts Council. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Burlington Athletic Stadium or Burlington Tennis Center.
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Mebane, NC

What's nearby

  • Mill Creek - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Iron Gate Winery - 6 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Tanger Outlet Center - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Fresenius Medical Care Mebane - 6 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Alamance Regional Medical Center Mebane - 8 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

  • Burlington Station - 18 min drive
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Whatabuger - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wayback Burgers - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Mcdonald’s - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rent an experience not just a place to sleep pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Rent an experience not just a place to sleep?

As of 16 Mar, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rent an experience not just a place to sleep on 15 Apr, 2026 start from S$398, 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 Rent an experience not just a place to sleep?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rent an experience not just a place to sleep?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rent an experience not just a place to sleep?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rent an experience not just a place to sleep located?

Located in the heart of Mebane, this golf holiday home is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Mill Creek and within 6 miles (10 km) of Tanger Outlet Center and Iron Gate Winery. Alamance Regional Medical Center Mebane and Fresenius Medical Care Mebane are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 58 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dean G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great amenities & plenty of space inside & out. The farm environment was so much fun for all of us. The host was nearby to answer questions we had.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rene J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were so pleased with the Cates Farm house. My friends and I passed this homeplace constantly while growing up in Mebane. We enjoyed our stay and loved the country atmosphere.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

OM G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were down for Family Weekend at a nearby university. The home was the perfect size for our multi-generational family of 8. It has a lot of charm. I wish we had more opportunity to enjoy the property, but we were on-campus for most of our visit. Make sure to tell your spouse explicitly to continue down the drive around the first house so as not to bother the host who lives on site!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori D.

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

Comfortable beds!!

Awesome bedrooms and comfortable beds!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

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

Cool location

We enjoyed our stay. The house was set up well for a big group or family. Fun to see the cows and chickens.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen F.

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

Family wedding

The location was great for all the events we attended.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

dana c.

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

Lovely farmhouse getaway

Clean, spacious home on a quiet farm. Beautiful property set back off the main road but close to shopping center. It’s our family’s second visit there and we’d definitely go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bill W.

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

North Carolina

We enjoyed the location. The convenience of having three full bathrooms, was a huge selling point for us! Having an outdoor seating area, as well as a screened in porch was great! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela K.

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

Beautiful Farmhouse Escape

The home was everything we anticipated and more. Immaculate, comfortable and welcoming. Peaceful setting with easy access to Mebane and other area towns. We will very much look forward to staying here again when we are in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul L.

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

Stay was great

Just as described
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

cheryl s.

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

A Charming Farmhouse on a Working Farm

We had lots of room for 3 families including a separate room for a baby. Great outside area and screened in porch. Beautiful views of the farm and Angus cows and babies.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathy J.

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

Perfect for our family gathering

The property is beautiful, serene, and feels remote, yet the grocery store is less than a mile away. It was wonderful for us to all have our own rooms. The beds were very comfortable and clean. We'll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben B.

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

Perfect Farm Stay for Family

We enjoyed our stay in this lovely remodeled and extended farmhouse. Both the remodel and add-on were done well. The furniture is also well done. Good quality and placement. I wish we had been there in warmer weather to enjoy the outdoors. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

William N.

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

Picture perfect!

The house is spotless, the grounds pastoral. There was plenty of elbow room to make this the perfect landing spot for our entire family to come together.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane C.

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

Beautiful home spectacular scenery

The home was perfect for my daughter’s graduation from Elon. It is about 25 minutes from campus and perfect for multiple people to stay. The beds are comfortable and bathrooms clean. Mornings were spent looking out the window at the cows, chickens and cats. Beautiful and relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin A.

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

Peaceful Paradise!

We stayed here with our family while visiting for family weekend at Elon University. Spacious and comfortable, and such a beautiful setting! The farm is picturesque, especially the adorable new calves. So quiet and peaceful, you can't help but but get a great night's sleep! Thank you, we will certainly return when visiting Elon in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John R E.

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

Farmhouse Fun

If you are looking for a quiet retreat that is handsomely appointed, this is the spot! Whether you need a secluded workspace for some creative inspiration or you want to experience the unique joy of your children being excited about livestock, you won’t go wrong here…
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine L.

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

Mebane 💜

The house has a lot of space and i love seeing the animals early in the morning
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara G.

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

Plenty of beds

Stayed at this house w/ my family over the Thanksgiving wknd. I liked how there were 5 bedrooms to accommodate 7 adults. The king beds were very comfortable. 1 double bed was very squeaky and a 2nd was very firm. The host was quick to respond to texting.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

susan d.

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

Roomy and peaceful

Girls weekend, party of 8. House is located behind owners house on property. Plenty of bedrooms,furnished wonderful and had everything you would need to cook. Marsha the owner told us it use to be an old corn crib which she converted in this wonderful house. Will definitely be renting it again when back in the area
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paul J.

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

work

I could not asked for anything better. The house had everything we needed and Marsha was a most gracious host. Country setting and quiet. Thanks for sharing your home.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christopher G.

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

Beautiful, relaxing, impeccable vacation home

My family (including four couples and a toddler) visited the Mebane area for a wedding and decided to rent a house rather than coordinate a hotel. I'm so glad we picked this house! The property and home are beautiful, and the layout was perfect for our situation. My favorite aspect was the numerous bathrooms so there was no stress when we realized we were running late for the wedding and everyone had to get dressed at once! Waking up to rolling fields through a giant picture window was really special. What a wonderful place!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gerald S.

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

Quiet, Clean and a Great Location

The farm house is 5 stars all the way. It's quiet but close to everything. We enjoyed the screened in porch and the sitting areas outside with family and a few local friends. The house is clean, spacious, well equipped and the hosts were very friendly and responsive. Grocery stores, restaurants, home improvement stores are within minutes and Durham is only a 30 minute drive. You'll hear the birds singing in the morning and it's an extra bonus to watch the farm animals go about their daily routines.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Magical Farmhouse

This is one of the nicest and peaceful properties we have had the pleasure to rent on VRBO (and that other website). The farmhouse is so comfortable, with lots of space to spread out. The screen porch overlooks the fields and grazing animals and is a great place to relax. A large patio was perfect for grilling and relaxing. The kitchen is well stocked. The sheets and linens are comfortable and the home is spotlessly clean. We came to celebrate a college graduation but will return simply to enjoy this magical property.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tray P.

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

Incredible stay

This place is made for those that want to relax and get away from stress. The house itself is outstanding! Clean, up to date, spacious and comfortable. The location though is what makes is special. A farm (open space )close enough to Durham and Chapel Hill, and the RDU airport, but far enough out to make you feel isolated. Mebane, NC is a hidden gem. Great food and people. I wouldn’t hesitate to book this special place again. Thank you Marsha for making this available. The Texas Guys
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Your host

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This farm was purchases by my great-grandparents in 1905 and was originally 1800 acres. It begin a pickle industry from the cucumbers grown here. I have managed to secure 160 with the original homesite, which was built in 1798, restored the structures, and put the land in land conservancy so it cannot be developed in the future. We love this beautiful property and want to share it with others to enjoy its serenity and beauty.

Why they chose this property

You can rent a house anywhere, but you cannot replicate this experience of being on a historic farm in a unique house that preserved the past but modernized everything for modern living. Enjoy the manicured grounds, with lush landscaping, take a walk down to the creek, and explore. The past and the present all in one. Family farms are rapidly disappearing in NC due to development, so enjoy this will last vestige of farming.

What makes this property unique

Unprecedented natural beauty unlike what we usually see on a working farm. The cows are mellow and the chickens love you enough to leave you eggs. I promise you will see your blood pressure lower.

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