Home in Chapel Hill

Suitable for groups of up to 15, this distinctive off-street house has living room with fireplace, dining room, small kitchen, 2 1/2 baths, and three upstairs bedrooms, two of which are equipped with bunk beds. Please be aware that the Pink House has an attached 1 bedroom apartment in the back with its own separate entrance. Guests are welcome to facilities and events at the Center for Human Science next door. The space … Built in the late 1920's, the historic Pink House has been remodeled into a comprehensive living and meeting space suitable for a variety of groups from organizational boards to family or college reunions. … The dining room has a table seating 8 and two platform couches for additional seating and is well lit with windows on two sides. … The compact kitchen is equipped with refrigerator, range, sink, and microwave. The downstairs bathroom has a shower. ... Amazingly, the Pink House can sleep 11 people upstairs and 4 more on the platform beds, and couches downstairs. … Upstairs, three bedrooms and a full bathroom with tub are off the common hallway with a very tiny half bath in one of the bedrooms. … The master bedroom has a full-sized bed, a futon, a desk and chair, and a closet. … The second bedroom is compact, but comfortable, with two windows overlooking the front yard. It has an extra-long bunk bed set. … The third bedroom has two windows facing east, three sets of bunk beds, and the half bath. … You have access to free washer, dryer in the basement of the brick house, which faces the Pink House. … The Pink House is separately keyed with its own combination lock. When your booking is confirmed, you will be given the code for the door lock, allowing 24 hour check in and entry. ... The Pink House is part of the Center for Human Science, which consists of seven air-conditioned houses on its own 2-acre campus in the heart of Chapel Hill. Run by a non-profit organization chartered in 1981 to promote interdisciplinary communication in the behavioral and social sciences (it conducted the famous Nags Head oceanfront conferences for 25 years), the Center provides short- and long-term accommodations to graduate students, faculty, and members of the general public interested in understanding the world we live in. It also sponsors lectures and seminars. Guest access … Happy Hours are frequently held on Thursdays in the Quorum dining room, whose bar was relocated from a favorite watering spot in Research Triangle Park. ... The covered porch at 219 McCauley has rocking chairs and a swing overlooking the street. It is a great place for reading and quiet reflection. ... The seminar room has a large screen TV. ... The shaded grove between 219 and 223 may beckon you with its grill, tables, and hammocks - perfect for lazy days and nights from March through November. ...A washer/dryer in the basement of the adjacent brick house is available for guest use. … There is a basketball hoop and a covered bike shed. … Finally, there is an awesome two-person swing and a bronze elephant, suitable for riding by both children and adults! Other things to note Change in Reservation: Because this room is occasionally in demand for guests here for longer stays, we reserve the right to upgrade you to alternative Center accommodations suitable to the size of your party for no additional cost. If you have any additional specifications for the room, we will try our best to accommodate those in the alternate housing.