Is Lovely Writer's Retreat and Garden Sanctuary pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Lovely Writer's Retreat and Garden Sanctuary located?

This family-friendly Chapel Hill holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of University Mall, Coker Arboretum and Morehead Planetarium. Franklin Street and University of North Carolina are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Lovely Writer's Retreat and Garden Sanctuary Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

About the area

Chapel Hill is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at University Lake and Keith Arboretum, while Morehead Planetarium and PlayMakers Repertory Company are cultural highlights. Consider Dean Smith Center for a night out or Coker Arboretum if you're travelling with kids. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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10/10 Excellent

Deidre B.

26 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!

We were in Chapel Hill for a family wedding and we're so pleased with our stay at this lovely home set in a beautiful garden. The home is fully equipped, nicely furnished and so convenient to everything. The host was a pleasure to work with and very responsive. We often rent VRBO and this was among our most favorite stays! Five stars!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

8 Jul 2024

Long weekend

Rented this property for myself and my two kids while visiting family in town. House was well stocked with kitchen items and necessities. Garden area pretty but not well represented in photos. I had to message host for arrival and departure instructions but he responded promptly.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Linda D.

7 Jan 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Election Night Getaway

Lack of instructions on how to operate tv and viewing optionsLighting in the living room was very dim and less than you’d expect in a room that sizeOverall property was too dark, so outdated it was depressing, and dampNot sure we would have rented it had we viewed the property in person beforehandPositives location, price, well stocked kitchen.Thank you.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

25 Jan 2025

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Carla W.

27 Jun 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Deceptive Listing - I wish it was better

It's old, and not updated. The lighting is dim because they have not updated the electrical. Lots of extension cords and still the little cheap lamps don't give. The place smells of mold. The appliances are dated, no garbage disposal. Also, there is no hot tub but it was listed on the property details. When I asked the contact person about it, he denied it was part of the property amenities; then he removed the hot tub from the listing, demanding that I "prove" it was there. Then, vver the course of the chat session, he finally said it was an imported listing. I'm working with VRBO to resolve and see about some kind of refund. You have to park outside "the gate," and that makes it a distance to go in and out of the house with bags and such. Beds are old, only queen sizes. There are 1.5 baths, and the 1 shower over the 1 bathtub had some kind of makeshift extender hose. In the main living area, there's a chair that's labeled "art don't sit," and the dining table in the kitchen is a built in. It was likely a nice house at one point, it could be nice now if they put some bit of money in it to upgrade it, but I won't book it again. I was hoping it would be a place I could return to when I come to the area.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

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