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Peaceful Artist’s Retreat, Spa/Sauna Vacation home in Hillsborough with a sauna and a hot tub ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95420000/95415400/95415333/w905h683x60y0-b1295899.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95420000/95415400/95415333/b230e4a3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, video games, books, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95420000/95415400/95415333/w904h683x60y0-b48b3ef4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95420000/95415400/95415333/w907h683x58y0-70a3e4a2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95420000/95415400/95415333/26db80ca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to this beautiful artist's retreat, nestled on 3 private acres of old-growth forest, just a 15-minute drive from downtown Chapel Hill and Hillsborough. Hand-built with love, the home features a chef's kitchen and expansive deck perfect for relaxation. Unwind in the authentic Finnish barrel sauna or hot tub overlooking the woods. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 92350 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Kitchen - Parking available - Hot tub - Washer - 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. ### NEW! Peaceful Artist’s Retreat, Spa/Sauna Nestled on 3 private acres of old-growth forest, this beautiful artist's retreat is a convenient 15 minute drive from both downtown Chapel Hill and downtown Hillsborough, and 30 minutes from RDU. Hand built by the previous owner only 3 years ago, this home’s 20-foot cathedral ceilings, chef’s kitchen, 1700 sqft deck and beautiful forest makes it the perfect home away from home. Relax, reset and revive yourself in the authentic Finnish barrel sauna, take a dip in the hot tub looking out into the woods, then put on a robe and lay back on the wraparound couch or up on the cedar loft with a wall to wall view of the property. Play one of the pianos in the house, or just sit, drink, chat and relax. During the day, take a hike on the half mile trail surrounding the property (and hope to pet some deer!), grab ice cream at the famous Maple View Farm ice cream shop only 2 minutes down the road, or adventure in the beautiful Saxapahaw Island Park 10 minutes away. If you are a family and need some extra sleeping space there is a single couch in the master and a generous wraparound couch in the living room, which we can provide blankets and extra pillows for. We have a brand new Tiny House 100 feet from the main house, which has two lofts, one with a queen bed and one with a twin . It has power, water, a full bathroom, HVAC, and a kitchenette with fridge, hot plate, air fryer, toaster oven, and microwave. It does not currently have wifi. As it doesn’t have wifi it is only available to rent with the main house to be used primarily as additional sleeping space. Detailed amenities: The Main House: \- AC, Wifi, fans in the rooms in the house \- Master bedroom/loft has a queen bed, couch, and a his/hers bathroom with a shower. \*\*Loft requires climbing up a ladder to access, not handicap accessible. \- Guest bedroom has a full bed, lots of books, a smart TV with Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime. \- Open concept living room has wrap around seating, a 55” QLED TV, a grand piano, and a dining table that seats four. \- Chef’s kitchen has all the features you will need to cook a feast. Large oven, 4 burner stove, microwave, air fryer, and a large prep space on handmade wooden countertops built with wood sourced from the property. \- Expansive deck has seating for 8 at the main gazebo (also built from trees on the property!), with an outdoor sink and a grill for meals. Also on the deck is the Finnish barrel sauna, and an inflatable hot tub. \- A half-mile trail winds through the magical forest around the house. \- \*\*Unfortunately the hot tub can be a bit finicky. Please don’t book the listing purely based on the fact that it is there, as it can occasionally shut down and take a day to heat back up to normal temperature. We will try our absolute best to have it ready for you, and it works most of the time - but if it shuts down during the previous guest’s stay it might not be hot when you get there. The Tiny House: \- Two lofts, one with a queen bed and one with a twin. \- Small living room space with a couch and TV (no wifi, but available to plug in devices via HDMI) \- Kitchenette with sink, small fridge, microwave, hot plate, toaster oven, air fryer, silverware and dishes. \- Full bathroom Base price is for 7 people - for each additional person there will be a $25 fee. By booking with over 7 people you are agreeing that you understand someone will have to sleep on a couch! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub - Sauna ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Electric car charging station on site - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Kitchen island - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Bidet - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Smart TV - Stereo - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Safe ### Location highlights - Near an outlet shopping mall ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Electric car charging station - Garden - Recycling - Unit size: 2,350 square feet ## Similar properties ![Smart TV, fireplace, offices](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114500000/114493200/114493155/dc322704.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stunning Custom 4-bedroom with creek, trails, & privacy in Chapel Hill Chapel Hill - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-16&endDate=2025-10-17&selected=114493155&PinnedHotelID=114493155&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93090000/93083500/93083461/6efd9fd1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Peaceful, Private Woodland Lot, 9 Minutes to UNC/Downtown Chapel Hill Chapel Hill - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 20 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-16&endDate=2025-10-17&selected=93083461&PinnedHotelID=93083461&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65730000/65720100/65720028/w1177h782x1y0-e6b94cb5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Chapel Hill/Durham Retreat w/ Hot tub, full body massage chair, fenced dog area. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Hillsborough is home to this vacation home. Franklin Street and Orange County Historical Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Carolina Outdoor Education Center and Finley Golf Course. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Kenan Stadium or Dean Smith Center. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. 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Peaceful Artist’s Retreat, Spa/Sauna pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at NEW! Peaceful Artist’s Retreat, Spa/Sauna? > As of Oct 2, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at NEW! Peaceful Artist’s Retreat, Spa/Sauna on Oct 6, 2025 start from CA $401.36, excluding 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](https://www.expedia.ca/Hillsborough-Hotels-NEW-Peaceful-Artists-Retreat.h95415333.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at NEW! Peaceful Artist’s Retreat, Spa/Sauna? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at NEW! Peaceful Artist’s Retreat, Spa/Sauna? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is NEW! Peaceful Artist’s Retreat, Spa/Sauna located? > Situated in Hillsborough, this vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Keith Arboretum, Carrboro Farmers Market, and Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area. Carrboro Century Center and Carrboro Family Medicine Center are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## NEW! 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