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The Cozy Bungalow - Official Historic Home Near UNC!

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Living area
Exterior
Property grounds
Dining
Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • WasherWasherWasher

Explore the area

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Chapel Hill, NC
  • Popular LocationUniversity of North Carolina7 min drive
  • Popular LocationUNC Medical Center9 min drive
  • Popular LocationFranklin Street9 min drive
  • AirportRaleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)30 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Futon and 1 Double Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining Area

About this property

The Cozy Bungalow - Official Historic Home Near UNC!

The John and Mattie Norwood House is a historic craftsman bungalow built in the early 1900s with a lot of history behind it (it has Freemason symbols as its gable vents!). It's even officially noted as one of Chatham County's "Historic Structures"!

Think hardwood floors, lots of sunlight pouring through the windows, and a gorgeous Japanese Maple right outside the sunroom. Plus, an equally stunning Magnolia tree out front. If you prefer a country feel while still being less than 10 minutes from town, this place is perfect for you!

There is a side deck, front porch, fire pit, picnic table, and plenty of camping chairs for you to use for relaxing outside. If inside is more your thing, enjoy the old-school charm of a record player, plenty of board games, books, and a VHS/DVD player. (Plenty of records and movies to choose from!)

By the way, there's a trampoline and a fitness park, too! It's perfect to move around and stretch out after a long day of traveling. Use at your own risk and be safe.

Great for college games, the hospital, visiting students! Located conveniently near a free CCX bus stop to get to UNC campus and downtown Chapel Hill directly across the street. Many of our guests love this option, if they're here for the proximity to the school. The house is on a highway, behind a privacy fence and trees so the traffic noise is muted. But for light sleepers, we have a white noise machine beside the bed as well as a floor fan to drown out any wanted sounds.

Also perfect for larger groups when booked with our equally charming sister space on the property, "The Shabby Chic Studio near UNC." The house is broken up into two spaces with two separate, secure entrances, but both spaces have access to the laundry room.

We are close to town (5-10 minutes/close to UNC), but just enough in the country for some privacy and to be surrounded by trees. Located right off Hwy 15-501 with a park and ride lot just across the street and amazing restaurants, groceries and park options all within 5 miles. Walmart for essentials (1/4 mile), Lowes Foods (1/4 mile) and Harris Teeter (2 miles) for basic groceries, Weaver St Market (2 miles) for health food and local options. Southern Village (2 miles) has restaurants, gyms, and bars, and in the other direction, you have pizza, coffee, and a breakfast cafe. Many new spots opening every month as this area is growing fast! If you're outdoorsy, Briar Chapel has great trails!

We're 10 minutes or less to downtown Chapel Hill and Carrboro, 10-15 minutes to Pittsboro/Jordan Lake, 20-25 to Hillsborough and Durham, and 30 minutes to Raleigh.

But above all else, we hold the guest experience to the highest standard and are here to make sure you have whatever you need to make your stay fun, safe, and comfortable!

Property manager

Rain Bennett
Premier Host
Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
We have a pack-and-play for babies to toddlers!

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets 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
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

This holiday home is located in Chapel Hill. Franklin Street and Gimghoul Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Finley Golf Course and The Preserve at Jordan Lake. McIntyre's Fine Books and Bookends and The Carolina Basketball Museum are also worth visiting.
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Chapel Hill, NC

What's nearby

  • University of North Carolina - 7 min drive
  • UNC Medical Center - 9 min drive
  • Dean Smith Center - 9 min drive
  • Franklin Street - 9 min drive
  • Kenan Stadium - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 26 min drive
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Merritt's Store & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ta Contento Mex Fresh Food - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cozy Bungalow - Official Historic Home Near UNC! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Cozy Bungalow - Official Historic Home Near UNC!?

As of 15 June 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Cozy Bungalow - Official Historic Home Near UNC! on 18 June 2024 start from AU$336.94, 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.

What time is check-in at The Cozy Bungalow - Official Historic Home Near UNC!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Cozy Bungalow - Official Historic Home Near UNC!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Cozy Bungalow - Official Historic Home Near UNC! located?

Situated in Chapel Hill, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of University of North Carolina, McIntyre's Fine Books and Bookends and Carrboro Century Center. The Artscenter and Franklin Street are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

April H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent!
Clean, comfortable and relaxing!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Visiting UNC
This was a cozy and well-maintained property as other reviews describe! Very clear instructions and communication from host.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Tori S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Place to stay
I knew the place was older and vintage looking, but some things I did not expect. Like killing bugs while showering and seeing them on the floors in certain areas. I was also highly disappointed when I arrived because many windows had no curtains or shear curtains. This made me feel highly uncomfortable being that the home was surrounded by trees and I have never stayed here before. All night I was thinking that someone would be looking inside the home. Overall, decent stay, just a little scary for me.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cody B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Stay
Five stars all around. The property is conveniently located close to UNC Chapel Hill and within a few miles of the campus center. The property manager/owners were incredibly friendly and helpful. We will be staying again every time we come back to Chapel Hill.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

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Hosted by Rain Bennett

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