Lake Overlook Retreat - 5 acre nature preserve near the Eno River, UNC & Duke

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A pathway leading through a wooded area with a fire pit at the end.
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A spacious living room with a large flat-screen TV, two sofas, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.
A spacious living area with a fireplace, a dining table with chairs, and a kitchen area with modern appliances.
A house surrounded by trees with a visible driveway and a small porch.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.

Popular amenities

  • Porch or veranda
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Hillsborough, NC
  • Place, Eno River State Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Historic Occaneechee Speedway
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom with Queen bed

1 Queen Bed

En suite with King bed

1 King Bed

Office with Full-sized Futon

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

En suite bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Hall bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

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

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About the area

Hillsborough

Located in Hillsborough, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Eno River State Park and Waller Family Farm are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Streets at Southpoint Mall and Northgate Mall. Durham Performing Arts Center and Keith Arboretum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and ecotours.
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Hillsborough, NC

What's nearby

  • Eno River State Park - 4 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Historic Occaneechee Speedway - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area - 5 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Orange County Historical Museum - 6 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Hillsborough Visitors Center - 7 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 18 min drive
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Weaver Street Market - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Overlook Retreat - 5 acre nature preserve near the Eno River, UNC & Duke pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

How much is parking at Lake Overlook Retreat - 5 acre nature preserve near the Eno River, UNC & Duke?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lake Overlook Retreat - 5 acre nature preserve near the Eno River, UNC & Duke?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Overlook Retreat - 5 acre nature preserve near the Eno River, UNC & Duke?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM.

Where is Lake Overlook Retreat - 5 acre nature preserve near the Eno River, UNC & Duke located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Eno River State Park and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Historic Occaneechee Speedway. Eno Gallery and Orange County Historical Museum are also within 6 miles (10 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. 50 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed for 2 nights in September 2026 for family weekend with our college student son. Our family of 4 plus Labrador were completely comfortable. The grounds are fabulous- spacious tree-filled outdoors with full fencing and floating dock. Our kids canoed over to an ultimate frisbee park, we enjoyed our coffee on the back deck, and our dog loved smelling all the smells in the huge backyard. We made use of the fully stocked kitchen, a puzzle and card game, and walking in the safe, quiet neighborhood. We would happily stay again. MUCH better than paying for 2 stuffy hotel rooms with no kitchen. Plenty of clean linens and kitchen supplies, toiletries, paper products, and cleaning supplies. The king bed was very comfortable (we like firm support for our backs and have a purple mattress at home- this was similar). If you like quiet woodsy solitude and sunsets over a lake- this is your place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake view was great! It a quiet and pretty secluded area, beautiful home! hope to return again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location, very well stocked with amenities. Hosts communicated well and ensured we had what we needed for our stay. Great trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

relaxing weekend getaway

relaxing weekend getaway
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect get away! Wondeeful hosts! The home is just as advertised, so lovely and comfortable. The hosts have thought of everything that you could need and more! The beds are comfortable. Sitting on the deck is pure relaxation! Feels like you're miles from anything, yet many things are just minutes away. We should have skipped packing food. Walmart delivery arrived in just 30 minutes! The only downside, you'll be sad to leave the master bathroom behind. Haha! Thanks for sharing a wonderful secluded gem. We loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second time at this house, it's great. They have lots of extras provided and it wasn't too hard to babyproof. Great communication. Would stay again if going to the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

October stay

We had a great time. The home was spacious and clean. We were able to enjoy the back deck and fire pit. Plenty of room for the family. Loved that it was quiet and remote with plenty of outdoor space and things to do. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for college visits. Tons of space for family of 5. Back yard woods with lake. All equipment needed to enjoy it. Decorated very nice and it was really clean. Close to shopping and feels like you are in the wilderness. Definitely would stay again in future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication
The house was great, with comfortable beds and a nice yard. The lake was very low during our stay, about a foot deep at the dock.Check-in was delayed because we received an old door code. We eventually got a working one, and the host offered late checkout Sunday, which we appreciated since we were attending a UNC volleyball game.Unfortunately, Sunday morning brought a barrage of texts accusing us of changing the thermostat and damaging the HVAC. We had not touched it. Before I responded, she wrote, “You are starting to damage my HVAC,” told us to “Go take a dip in the lake if you’re hot,” and threatened extra energy charges. She claimed we ignored her instructions, but she never directly gave us any during our calls or texts, and nothing was in the house saying anything about not touching the thermostat.We weren’t complaining about the temperature. We were comfortable, and the weather outside felt pleasant, despite her repeated claims of a heat wave. It was in the 50s in the morning.When I explained we hadn’t changed anything, she suggested our children were responsible and continued insisting someone in our family had done it. It was set to 74 at the lowest I saw and wasn't even on due to the cold outside temps.The repeated accusations and condescending tone made our final morning unnecessarily stressful. We enjoyed the property and appreciated the late checkout, but the host’s communication overshadowed the stay and is the reason for the lower rating.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing lake retreat

We enjoyed our stay. It was very cozy and relaxing with a beautiful fireplace and views of the lake and nature. Very comfortable home with all amenities. Hope to be back at a later time.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Hidden Gem

Jaime was amazing to book with, the house was so welcoming, quiet, clean and had everything you could think of, even the little things you might have forgotten. Our family had a wonderful vacation and thanks to this beautiful house it was made better. I would definitely recommend booking with Jaime and would definitely stay at the house longer next time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing couple of weeks

We had the best time at this house. Everything was amazing, the location, the house, communication with the host- I could not have asked for a better couple of weeks. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 16 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfection in the Hills(bourough), NC

Jaime is a fabulous host of this amazing property! Everything you could need or want while on vacation is available, and more! The backyard/lakefront is picture perfect, the fire pit and porch lamps provide a great space for family bonding and the neighborhood is quaint and friendly. I hope we will be back soon!!
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Loved the house

Great place , well equipped. We did suffer some bug (spider) bites but understandable in a woods setting. Lake floats were a plus. Thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2024
Vicki, thank you for this review and I’m so sorry to hear about the spider bites. They are particularly active this year despite our best pest control efforts. Not sure if the bug spray we provide would help with that but I’ll warn the next guests. Appreciate you letting me know!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Home with a beautiful View!

We came for my sons USA Baseball and although it rained a lot. We managed to fish, take in the beautiful views of the lake. We even saw several deer! We cooked almost every night. The pots and pans were much appreciated! I would definitely recommend staying here. I hope to be back again soon!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic home and backyard

Wow, this home and backyard were incredible. Our family spent a long weekend at this peaceful home while we visited Durham attractions and it was perfect. The backyard is really a stunner and perfect for dogs and kids. It’s a private, fenced in woodsy area with lake views - we enjoyed fire pit nights under the backyard string lights. The beds are comfortable and away from the sounds of the living areas. The primary bedroom en-suite bathroom is luxurious and lovely. We will definitely rent again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful lake house

We were thrilled with this beautiful lake house on a large wooded property. What a view !! The inside of the house is large, open, and sunny; the expansive back yard with path down to the lake was enclosed by a fence as described, so that our daughter's small dog could run free. House is truly fully stocked. We stayed during the Christmas holidays during a cold snap, but can only imagine what fun it would be to stay in the summer & warm months, to also enjoy the big decks & outdoor seating. This house is a gem. We really enjoyed our stay, that allowed us to be close to our family that lives in the area & to nearby quaint Hillsborough.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We loved the lake front property!!

Our New Year's Eve at this home by the lake was absolutely incredible! I can't stop raving about it. The house is seriously awesome, and the techie bathrooms? Mind-blowing. Our family and dogs had a blast in the fully fenced backyard – a game-changer, especially with the best decks around. And don't get me started on the Master Bedroom – it's like a personal haven with its deck and patio exit, offering the most breathtaking views. I'm already daydreaming about lounging there in the summer. Honestly, I can't recommend this place enough. If you're on the fence, just go for it. We're definitely marking our calendars for a summer return – counting down the days!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely host, easy stay. Perfect location for us. Near enough to everything but feeling remote and quiet. Thank you Jaime!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved it!

We absolutely loved staying here! Don't think twice...book now!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great!

This house is really nice and the listing is accurate. Stocked with lots of essentials in case you forget something. Convenient to food and grocery stores. Good communication with the host and check in/out was super easy. My husband caught several fish in the lake including a 12 lb catfish. We had a great time and would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Excellent property Very homey
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous backyard lake view

Everything was well labelled. Checkout procedure was easy. Neighborhood was quiet and it was a pleasure to just sit on the back deck and watch nature.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful lakeside property

Beautiful property! Great location- not far from town but feels private and secluded. The bed was very comfortable and the hosts have stocked their home with everything you need to have an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful

Thank you !
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
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