The Cozy Bungalow - Official Historic Home Near UNC!
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The Cozy Bungalow - Official Historic Home Near UNC!
Chatham County, North Carolina 27517, United States
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Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Barbecue
No Smoking in Public Areas
Clothes Dryer
Children's Toys
Children's Desktop Game/ Jigsaw Puzzle
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Property Description
The John and Mattie Norwood House is a historic craftsman bungalow built in the early 1900s with a lot of history behind it (it has Freemason symbols as its gable vents!). It's even officially noted as one of Chatham County's "Historic Structures"!
Think hardwood floors, lots of sunlight pouring through the windows, and a gorgeous Japanese Maple right outside the sunroom. Plus, an equally stunning Magnolia tree out front. If you prefer a country feel while still being less than 10 minutes from town, this place is perfect for you!
There is a side deck, front porch, fire pit, picnic table, and plenty of camping chairs for you to use for relaxing outside. If inside is more your thing, enjoy the old-school charm of a record player, plenty of board games, books, and a VHS/DVD player. (Plenty of records and movies to choose from!)
By the way, there's a trampoline and a fitness park, too! It's perfect to move around and stretch out after a long day of traveling. Use at your own risk and be safe.
Great for college games, the hospital, visiting students! Located conveniently near a free CCX bus stop to get to UNC campus and downtown Chapel Hill directly across the street. Many of our guests love this option, if they're here for the proximity to the school. The house is on a highway, behind a privacy fence and trees so the traffic noise is muted. But for light sleepers, we have a white noise machine beside the bed as well as a floor fan to drown out any wanted sounds.
Also perfect for larger groups when booked with our equally charming sister space on the property, "The Shabby Chic Studio near UNC." The house is broken up into two spaces with two separate, secure entrances, but both spaces have access to the laundry room.
We are close to town (5-10 minutes/close to UNC), but just enough in the country for some privacy and to be surrounded by trees. Located right off Hwy 15-501 with a park and ride lot just across the street and amazing restaurants, groceries and park options all within 5 miles. Walmart for essentials (1/4 mile), Lowes Foods (1/4 mile) and Harris Teeter (2 miles) for basic groceries, Weaver St Market (2 miles) for health food and local options. Southern Village (2 miles) has restaurants, gyms, and bars, and in the other direction, you have pizza, coffee, and a breakfast cafe. Many new spots opening every month as this area is growing fast! If you're outdoorsy, Briar Chapel has great trails!
We're 10 minutes or less to downtown Chapel Hill and Carrboro, 10-15 minutes to Pittsboro/Jordan Lake, 20-25 to Hillsborough and Durham, and 30 minutes to Raleigh.
But above all else, we hold the guest experience to the highest standard and are here to make sure you have whatever you need to make your stay fun, safe, and comfortable!About pets:No pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.We have a pack-and-play for babies to toddlers!.About checkIn:Check in after 3:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 21.About events:No events allowed.
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9.6/10
Cleanliness9.6
Amenities9.6
Location9.6
Service9.6
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Surroundings
Airport: Raleigh–Durham International Airport
(33.7 km)
Train: Amtrak - Durham
(29.2 km)
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2 Bedrooms Private Vacation Home
2 bedrooms: 1 queen bed and 1 king bed
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9.6/10
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19 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness9.6
- Amenities9.6
- Location9.6
- Service9.6
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Bonnie T.
August 6, 2025
Apartment?
There’s an apartment attached to the house. This information is not included in the listing. Luckily the tenant was quiet and not seen, but if you are looking for a private stay, this isn’t it. Otherwise nice stay!
Martha C.
August 2, 2025
Absolutely loved the house. We were very comfortable there. The owner was great with communication of directions and response to our questions. It was beastly hot so unfortunately we didn’t get to enjoy the outside property. The only issue we had with the house was with bugs. We encountered a few spiders, little wormy things and a couple of roaches. I’m sure it’s tough to stay on top of pest control, I’m just skeeved out by bugs! Also would make the suggestion of putting grab bars in the shower. It would add a good deal of security for older people (like me). We wholeheartedly recommend the Cozy Bungalow! PS My favorite spot to hang was the sunroom (off the dining room). It was a lovely little slice of Heaven.
Kyle J.
July 30, 2025
Great lovely property
I was surprised to see the house split with a neighbor but the stay was perfect, nice and quiet with a random car or two from the nearby road. Ive lived in the city and this was no problem, but light sleepers beware.The king size mattress has a bit of a sinking issue in the middle but it was only a mild inconvenience. Overall, we would gladly return.
Rick C.
August 18, 2025
Cozy 125 year old home with large shaded yard. Enjoyed reading under the sunroof.
Latrina G.
April 8, 2025
Comfy Cottage
Our group had a great stay! East check in-out, comfy atmosphere and decor. It feels like you’re visiting an older relative that lives very simply with the comforts of modern amenities. I slept in the king size bed, and it was a dream.I’d come back.
Nothing R.
March 28, 2025
Cute house, considerate host, location a little noisy
Overall we really enjoyed our stay at this adorable little house off 15-501. There were some nice touches that made it feel like a real home, such as interesting art and photographs, a record player, and a collections of books and videos. The owner took special care to accommodate our needs and was very responsive to communication. The outdoor spaces were nice and the trampoline was a fun addition.It can be quite difficult to find anywhere at all to stay in the Chapel Hill area during the school year, so we were grateful to find this.We did want to share two things to be aware of if you are considering staying. One is that the house is right next to the highway and there is a lot of traffic noise at all hours, especially in the front master bedroom. The thoughtfully-provided ear plugs were enough to contain it for me, but my husband had trouble sleeping. The smaller bedroom at the back of the house seemed to be quieter.The other thing is that if you are staying for a while and doing a lot of dishes, the dishwasher is portable and you have to follow instructions to hook it up before you can use it. This was no problem for us as we did not use many dishes and just washed by hand, but it might be for some, so I thought I'd mention it.Overall we were still quite happy with our choice.
Alan and Melanie
October 22, 2024
Charming little house. The host has thought of everything you might need. Excellent communication via the property manager. I wish we had more time there to enjoy the deck and outdoor seating/fire pit but we were too busy with family we had come to visit. Highly recommend!
William B.
October 17, 2024
Cute house
Nice house but definitely a little older than it seems online. It's very cottagey but cute.
Jennifer
October 30, 2024
Very impressed, will return for a stay. Great communication from the host, a lovely warm curated space with a homey vibe… we loved it!
Services & Amenities
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Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Public areas
Barbecue
No Smoking in Public Areas
Cleaning services
Clothes Dryer
Facilities for children
Children's Toys
Children's Desktop Game/ Jigsaw Puzzle
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: after 15:00
Check-out: Before 11:00
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cots and Extra Beds
Please contact the hotel for details about cot and extra bed policies.
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 21 years old
Property host
Melissa Brown
About this property
The John and Mattie Norwood House is a historic craftsman bungalow built in the early 1900s with a lot of history behind it (it has Freemason symbols as its gable vents!). It's even officially noted as one of Chatham County's "Historic Structures"!
Think hardwood floors, lots of sunlight pouring through the windows, and a gorgeous Japanese Maple right outside the sunroom. Plus, an equally stunning Magnolia tree out front. If you prefer a country feel while still being less than 10 minutes from town, this place is perfect for you!
There is a side deck, front porch, fire pit, picnic table, and plenty of camping chairs for you to use for relaxing outside. If inside is more your thing, enjoy the old-school charm of a record player, plenty of board games, books, and a VHS/DVD player. (Plenty of records and movies to choose from!)
By the way, there's a trampoline and a fitness park, too! It's perfect to move around and stretch out after a long day of traveling. Use at your own risk and be safe.
Great for college games, the hospital, visiting students! Located conveniently near a free CCX bus stop to get to UNC campus and downtown Chapel Hill directly across the street. Many of our guests love this option, if they're here for the proximity to the school. The house is on a highway, behind a privacy fence and trees so the traffic noise is muted. But for light sleepers, we have a white noise machine beside the bed as well as a floor fan to drown out any wanted sounds.
Also perfect for larger groups when booked with our equally charming sister space on the property, "The Shabby Chic Studio near UNC." The house is broken up into two spaces with two separate, secure entrances, but both spaces have access to the laundry room.
We are close to town (5-10 minutes/close to UNC), but just enough in the country for some privacy and to be surrounded by trees. Located right off Hwy 15-501 with a park and ride lot just across the street and amazing restaurants, groceries and park options all within 5 miles. Walmart for essentials (1/4 mile), Lowes Foods (1/4 mile) and Harris Teeter (2 miles) for basic groceries, Weaver St Market (2 miles) for health food and local options. Southern Village (2 miles) has restaurants, gyms, and bars, and in the other direction, you have pizza, coffee, and a breakfast cafe. Many new spots opening every month as this area is growing fast! If you're outdoorsy, Briar Chapel has great trails!
We're 10 minutes or less to downtown Chapel Hill and Carrboro, 10-15 minutes to Pittsboro/Jordan Lake, 20-25 to Hillsborough and Durham, and 30 minutes to Raleigh.
But above all else, we hold the guest experience to the highest standard and are here to make sure you have whatever you need to make your stay fun, safe, and comfortable!About pets:No pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.We have a pack-and-play for babies to toddlers!.About checkIn:Check in after 3:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 21.About events:No events allowed.
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About This Property
| Nearest Airport | Raleigh–Durham International Airport |
|---|---|
| Distance to Airport | 34.44KM |
| Nearest Train Station | Amtrak - Durham |
| Distance to Train Station | 29.2KM |
| Hotel Star Rating | 3 |



