Holiday rentals with outdoor seating in Hillsborough

Blackwood Mt Bungalow In the Woods with Sauna

Escape to a peaceful hillside retreat nestled in the woods, where the melodies of farm animals and wild birds create a soothing soundtrack. Our stylish and cozy bungalow features three charming porches that invite quiet reflection. Enjoy an easy-to-use indoor compost toilet. Treat yourself to our rejuvenating sauna (+$40) and wander through our garden & along wooded paths. While close to town & I-40, this getaway promises a restorative escape immersed in nature’s serenity and thoughtful living.

Timberwood Tiny Home

Timberwood Tiny Home is a place to rest your head & heart in Efland, North Carolina. The peaceful retreat is down a country road approximately 10-minutes from downtown Hillsborough. The 200 square foot tiny home is on a private corner of 8-acres shared with our main house. It features Scandinavian-style details, two beds, a spacious porch, abundant natural light, a wood-fired hot tub, barrel sauna, cold plunge, and more. There are features of the home that may make it unsuitable for children.

CFCB cabin retreat minutes from Duke, NCCU, & UNC

Cozy, wheelchair-accessible, recently renovated cabin with unique decor and a sitting porch, located in a beautiful, mature, piedmont forest that abounds with wildlife and has hiking trails along New Hope Creek. Ideal for a quiet retreat but only 8 minutes from UNC Hospital, Hillsborough Campus and within 15 to 25 minutes from Duke University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, North Carolina Central University and historic downtown Hillsborough. Guests of all walks of life welcome.

Modern Spacious Tiny Home Nestled in the Trees

Nestled amongst 5 acres of hardwood trees, this small yet spacious home is a great place to retreat and unwind. I built this home for myself over the course of a couple years and put all my love into every part of the design. I occasionally travel and would love to share the space with you while I'm away. The house is modern yet is full of warmth. Every window offers a view of the forest around the house. It's the perfect base for a visit, within a 15 min drive of CH, Durham and Hillsborough

Horse farm, serene, secluded, creekside suite

Welcome to Strouds Creek Farm. Charming 2BR 1 bathroom suite w/cozy farmhouse decor. Located on 20 picturesque acres nestled in the woods. Enjoy peaceful mornings filled with bird songs. Stroll around the farm to meet & greet our "fur family". Relax in a hammock, explore the creek or sit on the swing & enjoy the farm fresh air. Just 5 minutes from downtown Hillsborough, an artist's paradise, dotted with art galleries, boutiques, a bookstore & restaurants. 15 min. to Duke & downtown Durham.

Cozy Cabin in the Countryside

Enjoy a cozy cabin with internet, ac/heat, kitchenette with fridge and microwave. Please note there is no water in the cabin and shower and toilet are located in the bathhouse just a few steps away. This comfortable Cabin has very easy quick access to all amenities including the showerhouse, picnic areas, lawn games, outdoor kitchen. Hottub is open. Property is within minutes of downtown Chapel Hill & Hillsborough, Raleigh, Durham are 20-30 minutes away. No Smoking or Vaping in Cabins

Peaceful tiny house retreat on 30 acre farm

This new tiny house is nestled amongst mature hardwood trees on a 30 acre working family farm in Hillsborough. Quiet your mind and restore your body in the luxurious hot tub or warm up by the cozy fire-pit. Under 10 miles to Hillsborough or Durham, and their many restaurants, breweries and shops. Enjoy the privacy of two secluded wooded acres, surrounded by the sights and sounds of our farm, where we are growing fruits, veggies and mushrooms & caring for our animals and pastures.

Hummingbird Retreat

Airy and open, private and quiet! Come get away from it all and still be a short drive to all that the Triangle has to offer! High quality cottage style carriage house loft with full bath & private entrance - luxurious king-sized bed, Bonavita coffee maker, and handy microwave and mini fridge. Located just 4 miles south of hip and historic downtown Hillsborough in a rural, wooded country setting. Close access to Duke, UNC Chapel Hill; and Elon University is 27 miles west on I40.

The Japandi Dome

Experience a taste of Japandi in this dome home on our small homestead, and enjoy the mind and body benefits of being closer to nature with the comforts of indoor amenities. This unique space is built with a full skylight to allow you to sleep under the night sky. Complete with heating and A/C for year-round comfort, a full zen-inspired bathroom, and luxury European bedding. Enjoy your meal around a Japanese inspired floor table with straw mats and meditation cushion for seating.

The Magnolia

The Magnolia is a multi-story treehouse, nestled on a charming wooded lot, minutes to downtown Hillsborough, NC. Built in the treetops, this bright and airy space is full of handmade touches and warm wood tones. Enjoy your tea or coffee on the second story deck for two, relax in the cozy loft bedroom with views of the forest, prepare meals in the kitchen for a night in, and wrap up your day beside the outdoor fire pit and water garden. We can't wait to have you at The Magnolia!

Rustic Cabin on a Working Farm in Durham

Come get away from it all—while conveniently close to everything—at Laurel Branch Gardens, a 12-acre farm that uses organic growing practices. About 100 yards from the farm house, the cabin is a renovated tobacco barn with a sleeping loft, full kitchen, bathroom (with a shower and composting toilet), and living area. Meet the pigs and chickens. Lay in the hammock. Listen to bird calls. During June and July u-pick blueberries will be available for harvest for $3.50/lbs.

Private suite with kitchenette. Walk to downtown!

Enjoy this new private suite in downtown Hillsborough with separate entrance. We are a 1/2 mile to restaurants and shopping on Churton Street. King bed, Full bath, kitchenette with microwave, Keurig coffee maker, tea kettle, wifi, Roku TV, small refrigerator, sitting area, and workspace. Truly a unique and comfortable place to stay. Enjoy wine and coffee on the front porch or visit the local downtown coffee shops and restaurants. Our space is best suited for adults.