Title: Escape to nature, unwind and relax - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Escape to nature, unwind and relax Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and balcony ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/51000000/50290000/50287100/50287019/619be1de.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/51000000/50290000/50287100/50287019/124a3649.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/51000000/50290000/50287100/50287019/27c92836.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/51000000/50290000/50287100/50287019/6df4e434.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/51000000/50290000/50287100/50287019/67a292d4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In a serene natural paradise, Dovefield Cottage offers picturesque country living meets modern convenience. Enjoy the private viewshed over field, pond, and forests from your own space or explore dozens of acres of open meadow and walking trails. Take advantage of a compact chef's kitchen with Big Green Egg & propane grill. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Escape to nature, unwind and relax Fully renovated 1970s home on preserved historic homestead only 3 miles from downtown Chapel Hill, with groceries and restaurants a mile away. Unwind and explore acres of sprawling meadow, private walking trails, and stocked fishing pond. Fire up the Big Green Egg, Wilmington propane grill or Solo stove as you enjoy stargazing, wildlife sightings & more... We like our guests as comfortable as we\`d want to be! We only purchase quality linens & household products, and leave abundantly stocked dry goods and common amenities as a rule--so you can focus on the important stuff. Primary bedroom with king bed, full bath ensuite, shared shower. No parties/events No smoking/vaping Travelers with pets: Maximum of two dogs (No cats, please). No pets on furniture. Guests responsible for disposing of pet waste bags inside of larger trash bags, not loose in can. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Firepit - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a hospital - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### 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 - Garden ## Similar properties ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113890000/113882000/113881976/187f1836.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious 3BR Retreat – Split-King Beds near UNC Chapel Hill - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 3 reviews CA $441 CA $552 total includes taxes & fees Nov 11 - Nov 12 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-11&endDate=2025-11-12&selected=113881976&PinnedHotelID=113881976&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73760000/73756100/73756080/930cc4d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lovely Bungalow in private , secluded neighborhood near Carrboro Chapel Hill - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 111 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-20&endDate=2025-11-21&selected=73756080&PinnedHotelID=73756080&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105090000/105082600/105082541/70365f5b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tiny Tarheel: Cozy Retreat Near UNC-Tiny House Chapel Hill - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 8 reviews CA $118 CA $406 total includes taxes & fees Nov 23 - Nov 24 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=105082541&PinnedHotelID=105082541&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71550000/71542500/71542409/55c87ca4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### White Oak 4BR @ Patterson Place Cross-County - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 7.8 Good 9 reviews CA $259 CA $784 total includes taxes & fees Nov 17 - Nov 18 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-17&endDate=2025-11-18&selected=71542409&PinnedHotelID=71542409&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75270000/75260900/75260880/186f2e5b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Santorini Cave Style Cottage with Fenced-in Yard Chapel Hill - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 16 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-20&endDate=2025-11-21&selected=75260880&PinnedHotelID=75260880&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119760000/119753100/119753042/dac46cd9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming 2-bedroom bungalow in delightful Carrboro. 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No pets on furniture. Guests responsible for dispos ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total pets ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### 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 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 ### We should mention A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as 192962 Escape it All! Private Retreat w/ Ponds & Trails Chapel Hill ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=35.866043,-79.03391&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7B%7D%7CyE%7ChkaN%3FS%3FQ%40S%3FS%40Q%40S%3FSBQ%40S%40Q%40SBQBSBQBQBQBSBQDSBQDQDODQDSDOFQDQFODOFQFOHQFOFOHOFOHOFOHMHMJOHMHMHMJMHMJMJKJMJKJKJKJKJILKJKLILKJGLILILILGLGLILELGNGLGLELENENELELCNENCLCNENANCLANCN%3FLANANAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%40N%3FLBN%40NBN%40LDNBLBNDNBLDNDLDLDNDLFLFLFNDLHLFLFLHJHLHLFLJJHLJJJJHLJJJJJJJJLHJJLJLHLJLHLHLHNHLHLHNFNHNFNHNFNFPFNFPDNFNFPDPFNDRDPBNDPDPBRDPBRBPBPBPBR%40P%40RBP%40R%40P%40R%40R%3FP%40R%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FRAR%3FPARARAPARCPARAPCRCPCRCPCREPCPEPEPCPEPEPGNERGNGNEPGPGNGNGNIPGLINGNININILILILINKLIJKLKLIJKLKJKJKJMJKJKJMHKJMHMHMHKFMHMHMDMHOFMFMDMFODMDMDODMFOBOBMBODMBO%40OBOBM%40O%40O%40O%3FO%40O%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAOAO%3FMAOAOAMCOCOAOCMEOCOCMCMGOEOEMEMEMGOEMGMGMIMEMIMIMGMIKIMIMKKIMKKKKKKKKKKKKMKKKMIMKKIMIMIOKMIMIOGOIOGOIMGQGOIOGOGQEQGOEOGSEOEQEQEQEQCQEQCQCSCQCSCQCSCQASAQASCQ%3FSASAQ%3FSAS%3FQ%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=5cdUsDW10lEUKCxoOldLv_WlcpE=) Chapel Hill, NC #### What's nearby - Dean Smith Center - 6 min drive - 5.3 km - University of North Carolina - 6 min drive - 5.0 km - Kenan Stadium - 8 min drive - 5.9 km - UNC Medical Center - 8 min drive - 7.0 km - Franklin Street - 8 min drive - 7.3 km #### Getting around - Durham Station - 30 min drive - Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 27 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive - ‪Merritt's Grill - ‬5 min drive - ‪The Pub at Carolina Meadows - ‬3 min drive - ‪Terrace Café - ‬8 min drive - ‪Carolina Club - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Escape to nature, unwind and relax pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). ### What time is check-in at Escape to nature, unwind and relax? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Escape to nature, unwind and relax? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Escape to nature, unwind and relax located? > This family-friendly Chapel Hill vacation home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of University of North Carolina, Southern Community Park and Governor's Club. The Carolina Basketball Museum and Morehead Planetarium are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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