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Garden Ensuite at the Chapel Hill Retreat Center

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1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroom23 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Water view

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Chapel Hill, NC
  • Place, Franklin Street
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, University of North Carolina
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, UNC Medical Center
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

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About the area

Chapel Hill

In Chapel Hill .Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Chapel Hill apartment, you'll find Quailview Recreation Area and Carrboro Family Medicine Center. Carrboro Farmers Market and Carrboro Century Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Franklin Street - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
  • University of North Carolina - 6 min drive - 6.4 km
  • UNC Medical Center - 8 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Kenan Stadium - 9 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Dean Smith Center - 9 min drive - 8.8 km

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 27 min drive
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Beer Study Carrboro - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Weaver Street Market - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Garden Ensuite at the Chapel Hill Retreat Center

The Garden Ensuite is part of a private estate nestled in an elegant, four acre woodland forest in Chapel Hill, NC (USA). The property was featured in Chapel Hill Magazine and on the Chapel Hill Garden Club Tour (2024).

(About the property) Guests may enjoy the half-mile of moss-covered walking trails, two creeks, and a dozen outdoor garden rooms complete with fire pits, hammocks, tree swings, and lounges. In addition, Guests have their own private garden with a water feature, and receive a map and reflection journal with prompts for a peaceful and transcendent experience in nature. Our goal is that our guests leave feeling rested, recentered, and renewed.

(About the Ensuite) The Garden Ensuite is 250 square feet and ideal for short-term guests seeking peaceful, clean, and quiet accommodations. The Ensuite includes a bedroom with queen-sized Pottery Barn bed; a full bathroom; refreshment nook with mini fridge, hot coffee/tea station, and complimentary snacks; and a writing station with complimentary notepad and pen. Guests enjoy private access (push button door code makes coming and going easy). The host uses environmentally-friendly Seventh Generation cleaning products, and the ensuite towels and linens are cleaned with fragrance-free products. In addition, a sensitive skin bodywash is provided in the bathroom and a Cuisinart Purxium Air Purification System with an H13 High-Grade HEPA Filter, which captures 99.9% of airborne particles 0.1 micron or larger, is activated.

(About the community) This special property in Orange County, NC is approximately two miles from downtown Carrboro and four miles from downtown Chapel Hill. Our community is known as one of the best college towns in America. Things to do include cheering on UNC student-athletes (NCAA Division I basketball, soccer, lacrosse, etc.), touring the Ackland Art Museum (European and Asian Art), wandering through the NC Botanical Garden (nature trails and themed gardens), fishing in University Lake (rental canoes, kayaks and flat-bottomed boats available), experiencing the Morehead Planetarium & Science Center (space exploration exhibits), and enjoying Franklin Street (the main corridor lined with shops, restaurants and bars). Our vibrant community is positioned within the Triangle Region, which is anchored with world-class universities (UNC, Duke, and NC State) and boasts a thriving arts scene, diverse culinary offerings, numerous outdoor recreational opportunities, and an international airport.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Property does not allow children
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 250 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Use of the fire pits is by request only and has a $50 fee.
There are many potentials hazards on property (e.g. snakes, ticks, wasps, falling branches). Stay on trails, walk carefully, and proceed at own risk.
By booking this location, guest will adhere to the House Manual and Property Rules, which will be emailed at booking and provided at check-in.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number BEST Inhospitable to Human Trafficking Certificate, July 2025

Reviews

Garden Ensuite at the Chapel Hill Retreat Center Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Celest A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and comfortable area. Host was able to account for all of our needs. Very welcoming space, would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Latarsha M.

Liked: Cleanliness
This place was everything that I needed. Just the peace, serenity, natural habitat and beauty of it all made our stay amazing. I will definitely be coming back and recommend it to family and friends. 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances N.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our two day stay and feel very fortunate to have found this very unique place nestled in a woodland forest. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad W.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was my second stay at the ensuite. I so enjoyed my first visit that I was quick to book again. What a stunning place, all nestled in the woods, yet just minutes from downtown Carrboro and Chapel Hill. The ensuite itself is very private and quiet. It has a separate entrance to the side of the house. Self check-in was a breeze. Katie was available to answer a few questions, but otherwise I felt I had the place to myself. Everything was so clean and well thought out. It had all the basic amenities I needed. The bed was super comfy. The room had black-out curtains for a good nights rest. Then when opened, allowed a light filled view of the gardens. I made coffee and just enjoyed my morning surrounded by nature.I took advantage of the many trails on the property, walking them twice, once in the early evening and again in the morning. I used the map and terrific reflection journal that Katie provided. Lots of stops to just sit, reflect and enjoy the peace. Lastly, I appreciated that there was no cleaning fee or unexpected charges. I’ll definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean comfortable quiet stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aviva R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Place To Stay

I had such a wonderful time staying at this retreat center! The land is so beautiful, peaceful, and really submerged in nature. The owner, Katie, was so helpful, kind, accommodating, and communicative. The ensuite room was so cozy! I would highly recommend staying here to get away from the burdens of everyday life.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025