Escape to nature, unwind and relax

Unwind among the serenity of this ultra-private natural paradise just 3 miles from the heart of downtown Chapel Hill, 15 minutes from Duke, and 30 minutes from RDU Airport and NCSU--with groceries and restaurants under a mile away!

Acres of sprawling meadow, walking trails, swimming pond, fenced backyard, compact chef's kitchen+Big Green Egg & propane grill, wide open skies, seasonal thunderstorms, wildlife sightings & more.

All queen beds, primary bedroom with full bath ensuite

Dovefield Cottage is picturesque country living meets modern convenience in a premium location to UNC/downtown Chapel Hill, Carrboro and more. Wake up to your own private viewshed over field, pond, and forests as you escape from stresses to find a slower pace. The 1970s home (boasting all-new-everything as of spring '22) is situated in the heart of a carefully-restored historic homestead in the 'rural buffer zone' of the town of Chapel Hill, with full guest access to dozens of acres of open meadow and private forested walking trails-- making this space truly one of a kind. Dogs of course love it here, too!

We are situated in the south of Chapel Hill....

1.4 miles (3 mins) to Carolina Meadows Retirement Community
3.2 miles (6 mins) to UNC
13.5 miles (20 mins) to Duke
19.2 miles (23 mins) to RDU International Airport
27.8 miles (30 mins) to NCSU
53.8 miles (57 mins) to Greensboro Coliseum

Guests enjoy full use of the cottage and surrounding property, including porch, front & back patio, propane grill & Big Green Egg, plus fields, .5 mile walking trail loop, pond and dock.**

Owners live in separate dwelling on-property not visible from the cottage, so the space is very private. The cottage is on a secluded private drive with any visible traffic or activity limited to occasional yard maintainence and delivery vehicles.

(Guest access does not include green-roofed storage barn, or other outbuildings. These are not living spaces).

**E-SIGN WAIVER REQUIRED FOR POND USE, contact host for info**

Owners reside on site and may be encountered walking or completing yard work and other maintenance, though we value the privacy of our guests and limit interaction unless needed.

Just 3 miles from downtown Chapel Hill/UNC campus and ten minutes to I-40, the cottage is tucked into a verdant natural setting that disguises any awareness* of surrounding development and commercial conveniences nearby (*beyond occasional traffic sounds from road 1/2 mi through woods, and helicopter flights headed to/from nearby UNC hospital). There is a shopping center approximately 1 mile away that includes several (excellent!) dining options, groceries and more. Also sited conveniently to Governor's Club, Southern Village, Fearrington Village, Briar Chapel community, and Meadowmont neighborhoods.

Rideshare platforms (Uber, Lyft, etc) are a convenient option and used often from the cottage. There are also park-and-ride opportunities within five miles for sporting events at UNC. For scheduled airport pickup/dropoff, we recommend Townie Transportation.

Our kitchenette includes compact fridge and freezer drawers, which allows maximized use of countertop space for shorter stays and smaller groups. Please be advised there is no full-sized fridge available when shopping and packing groceries. We are happy to supply an additional drink cooler if needed.
Maximum of two dogs (No cats, please). No pets on furniture. Please note our fence is *not* secure for smallest pups.