Spacious French Country Farm Escape

Spacious French Country Farm Escape

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Interior
Private kitchen
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Exterior

Overview of Spacious French Country Farm Escape

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • GymGymGym
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Chapel Hill, NC
  • Popular LocationFranklin Street11 min drive
  • Popular LocationUniversity of North Carolina13 min drive
  • Popular LocationUNC Medical Center14 min drive
  • AirportRaleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)31 min drive

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 5

Bedroom 6

Bedroom 7

Master Suite

Upstairs Suite

6 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 7

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Spacious French Country Farm Escape

Located on over 500 acres of vines, trees and pasture, this is a very high end property with the feel of a french country farm.
***Please note: Fee listed here is for overnight stays only. Exclusive, high-end event hosting is available on a limited basis and is NOT included in the overnight fee. Contact for further information. We charge $30 per person above the 16 people the home holds for visitors to events.
This is a working farm and the standard rental does not include access to the office or to the outbuildings on the property. Workers are likely to be on the property from time to time and machinery is likely to be working unless prior arrangements have been made.

Bohlen Farms is located less than 10 minutes from the center of Chapel Hill and University of North Carolina and 20 minutes from Durham and Duke University.

Wake up to a quiet pond & wisteria covered gazebo. The farm sleeps up to 16 adults, but more can be accommodate upon request. A recently added additional bedroom has a king size bed and a sofa. Check in is after 1pm. Check out is 12pm.

Follow the French country theme of the exterior inside where you will enjoy a tranquil experience along with the conveniences of modern life.

Guest Access
If you choose, you can make it a "working" vacation by taking part in some of the cultivation of the trees, grapes, and gardens. You will have full access to a pond where you can relax and enjoy swimming and using the waterslide, trampoline, zip swing, and sand beach.

Stroll the garden and orchard and bike the surrounding rolling hills.

Interaction with guests
Interaction is limited, but someone will be available to help you during your stay.

The neighborhood
Easy access to nearby cities, universities, and businesses make this a very attractive option for vacation and business travelers. Get away from the busy-ness of life and relax on the 500 acre farm surrounded by other farms.

Public transportation
Public transportation is not an option here, but there are local services nearby. The house can also be accessed by

Extra Details
Fitness room with treadmill, free weights, elliptical

Outdoor grilling station is available

Full kitchen with sub-zero refrigerator & induction cooktop

Trap and skeet range available

Gardens and orchard

Swimming pond
Hot Tub is open from October through March

More information available at

House rules
Be respectful of farm and its contents. We built this farm from the ground up and are excited to share it with you.

No smoking inside the house or other buildings.

Property manager

Property Manager/Owner

Amenities

Hot tub
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym

House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
We charge 30 per person above 16 people

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
We charge 100 per pet

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
There are cameras for the outside of the home that will remain active. Also there are firearms on the property in a locked safe
Exclusive, high-end event hosting is available on a limited basis and is NOT included in the overnight fee. Contact for further information.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 30
Note from host: We charge 30 per person above 16 people
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Chapel Hill

Located in Chapel Hill, this farm stay is in the city center and on the waterfront. Travelers who have shopping on the agenda can visit Franklin Street and Streets at Southpoint Mall. Traveling with kids? Consider Morehead Planetarium and Coker Arboretum. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Chapel Hill, NC

What's nearby

  • Franklin Street - 11 min drive
  • University of North Carolina - 13 min drive
  • UNC Medical Center - 14 min drive
  • Kenan Stadium - 15 min drive
  • Duke University - 23 min drive

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 29 min drive
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chick-Fil-A - 11 min drive
  • Starbucks - 11 min drive
  • Maple View Farm Country Store - 2 min drive
  • The Kraken - 9 min drive
  • Burger King - 9 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Stephen B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious and great a family gathering.
Overall, we enjoyed our stay. Loved being in the country and owner was very personable and thorough in showing us the property and options available.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alycen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding Weekend House
We had an amazing weekend. We stayed in the house with my daughter and all of her bridesmaids. It was the perfect house to get ready for her wedding. The house is wonderful for a large group. The kitchen is big and inviting. The outside space is also perfect for gatherings.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Meghan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
North Carolina Treasure
The owner treated us as if we were friends that he opened up his home to. This home and property are a feast for the eyes!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

LUis H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
Didn’t want to leave. Weather was horrible for two days and we still loved the stay. The property and host were top notch.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Emily J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful estate
Amazing outdoor area, great beds, great location - would recommend

About the host

Hosted by Property Manager/Owner

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Farmer turned investment banker turned venture capitalist turned farmer. Family (three boys and one girl) built the property together, Every building has their mark upon it.

Why they chose this property

Beautiful piece of property close to everything Triangle. Not many places you can put together 200 acres to grow and build everything you want.

What makes this property unique

Walking or running trails, fruit in season
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