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Murfree-Williams House circa 1801 in the Murfreesboro, NC Historic District
Property grounds
Side yard
Exterior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9223.0 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Murfreesboro, NC
  • Place, Vidant Roanoke-Chowan Hospital
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Ahoskie Chamber of Commerce
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Southampton Memorial Hospital
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom #1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom #2

3 Single Beds

Bedroom #3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom #1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Hall bthroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Murfree-Williams House An Historic Experience


Built in 1801 by William Hardy Murfree, the house has the charm and detail of the past with all the modern amenities for your comfort. Enjoy it for a weekend or a week, take leisurely walks through the historic district, sit on the deck or front porch, explore the restaurants and shops on Main Street.

Ideal for family vacations, girls weekends, and corporate stays. The house is also available for writers retreats and workshops of all types.

The house includes three bedrooms, two full baths, fully equipped kitchen, sleeps 9: Two twins convertible to King , double, 3 twins (2 convertible to king), and 2 day beds . Central heat and air conditioning, baseboard heat, two fireplaces with gas logs, fire pit, deck, wrap-around porch, screened porch area, gazebo and gardens. Plenty of on or off-street parking. Located one block north of Main Street.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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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

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 first aid kit and a deadlock

Frequently asked questions

Is The Murfree-Williams House An Historic Experience pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Murfree-Williams House An Historic Experience?

As of 26 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Murfree-Williams House An Historic Experience on 2 June 2026 start from AU$252, 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 The Murfree-Williams House An Historic Experience?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Murfree-Williams House An Historic Experience?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Murfree-Williams House An Historic Experience?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Murfree-Williams House An Historic Experience located?

Located in the heart of Murfreesboro, this holiday home is 15 mi (24.2 km) from Vidant Roanoke-Chowan Hospital and within 25 miles (40 km) of Ahoskie Chamber of Commerce and Paul D. Camp Community College - Franklin Campus. Franklin Commons Shopping Center and Barret's Landing are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

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

A lovely stay

The home and neighborhood were lovely. Hi piss was nicely laid out to allow plenty of privacy for colleagues to share this space. Grounds were beautiful as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Apr 2022
Glad you enjoyed your stay. Hope you will have a chance to visit again.
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Wonderful Stay in Murfreesboro

We had an excellent stay here in this beautiful home. The owner had top notch communication with us throughout the stay, and included little extras that made the stay even more special. We truly enjoyed learning about the history of the home, with the information they had there. This home is perfect for staying in a wonderfully renovated home with all the amenities!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Don M.

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

This is our third stay and always love it!!

This property is a very spacious home away from home. There are many extras so you don’t have to worry about packing spices or some of the little things. Love the historical info and learning about its past and rebuild! Ruth is an awesome host!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Carlos Q.

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

Historic

I've stayed in this great home multiple times and i love it more each time i stay. Ruth always makes sure we are well taken care of.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Don M.

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

Our 4th or 5th stay and love this place!!

The history with this house and area is so fun to learn about with each visit. House so spacious to host some of my sons Lacrosse team from Chowan. This trip had Easter Brunch and egg hunt for 20-21 yr olds outside. They loved it! So did us parents! GREAT LOCATION AND HAS EVERYTHING YOU COULD NEED!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark E.

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

Great Stay

The house was adorable and lived up to its reputation as a historic experience. Ruth was an excellent host with just the right balance of communication with an almost concierge-esque touch to her style. She even left us an Easter basket! Thanks Ruth......
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sabrina B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A 20 year reunion of friends

Just 4 ladies that lived together for 4 years of college returning 20 years later to see that not a whole lot has changed, but we enjoyed every minute of it!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Don M.

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

Loved this house lot of history to it

Location location
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

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

graduation weekend

we were in town for Chowan University commencement. great location. it was also a great space to spend time together as a family over the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna H.

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

Great stay!

This historic house was so comfortable- roomy and had plenty of furniture. It was great to be in the historic district as we walked quite a bit. Restaurants are close and we so enjoyed the porches. The kitchen had everything imaginable and a gift basket was left for us. So enjoyable with 3 nice bedrooms!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

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

Historic Charm

We enjoyed our stay. Historic and served our needs perfectly for two people. Would have enough room for more!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donald Y.

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

Restful and home

We enjoyed staying at this historic place . All of the modern upgrades you need are here . Great for couples and Ruth is very hospitable & helpful with any questions you may have . We'll be back .
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lydia T.

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

A lovely stay in Mufreesboro, North Carolina

Ruth Akright is lovely. She is at once informative, helpful and unobtrusive. The home is historic, very comfortable and well-stocked. The layout gives everyone privacy and space. The pictures don't capture the high ceilings, around 11 feet. The backyard, back porch and grilling equipment provided an extra bonus. We will definitely stay here again when we are in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lorna W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

True to Claim

Ruth's place is an older home restored. Check in was excellent and Ruth quickly responds to questions. However, a little too dated and old for my family. No fault of Ruth's.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

RBC S.

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

Wonderful!

This property is beautiful and well maintained. Communication with the owner was easy and she was very responsive. Would stay again!
Stayed 18 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan A.

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

Lovely Place to Stay

The Murfrees-Williams House was a lovely place to stay. It was equal parts historical, charming, and comfortable, and a great base of operations for our trip to explore northeastern NC. The house is in a cute historical district, with easy walking access to restaurants, and it's a short drive to the grocery store as well. The house was neat, and our hosts did the little things to make us feel welcome and enjoy our stay. Our only complaint was that we saw a couple roaches in the house, which hopefully the host will be able to take care of.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Sowmya N.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Overall a different experience

The house is one of the historical houses in the states. There is nothing much to do in the neighborhood but if you drive some distance you can go to outer banks and Virginia Beach. Overall it’s quiet and calm place for a weekend getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sparkle M.

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

In love 😍😍

Absolutely beautiful!! Loved everything about the place.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen s.

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

Perfect weekend

Beautiful home. Great location!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debora S.

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

Nice country house

Lovely country house. Great for relaxing from hustle and bustle of city life. House is spacious, there were 7 of us and we didn't have to keep bumping into each other. Nice location too because it is by Main Street where stores are located. Communication with the hostess, Ruth was easy. She responded quickly to our questions/requests.

About the host

Hosted by Ruth Akright

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Owners Ruth Akright, Dee Akright and Donald Drake have diverse professional backgrounds. Ruth has been involved in interior design and historic preservation for many years. She is also an author with three published books and another in the works. Dee is an award-winning professional photographer who specializes in wedding, family and pet photography. Don is a landscape professional with the City of Virginia Beach.

Why they chose this property

Many years ago, we were looking for a distressed historic property to restore and bring back to life. We fell in love with Murfreesboro and its historic preservation efforts. This house is an important architectural and historic element of the district and one of the few on its original site.

What makes this property unique

The house was built by William Hardy Murfree, the grandson of the founding father of Murfreesboro. It retains much of its historic fabric dating from the early 1800s as well as a significant remodel done in 1850. After many long years of rehab, it is again a shining example of historic preservation.

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