Spiral Suite steps to UNC, downtown

This pair of rooms is located on the third floor of a historic house, with access by a spiral staircase. The front overlooks the street, and a window seat under a large pair of windows on the south side gives a great view of the Center campus. The space ... The room 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 charity 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 … Breakfast, snacks, fruit, and coffee are available in the breakfast nook of 219 McCauley next door (see House Manual for entry code). The nook is equipped with a microwave and toaster oven. Please be sure to record what you take. … Happy Hours are often 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. … There is a basketball hoop and a covered bike shed near the back of the driveway. … Finally, there is an awesome two-person swing and a bronze elephant, suitable for riding by both children and adults! During your stay ... Your host lives in an adjacent building and can suggest things to do, places to go, and answer any questions you may have. ... You may attend events at the Center for Human Science ... Or you can stay to yourself, as you please. ... You will have an individually keyed room. 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. Pests: Pests are an unfortunate fact of life in NC, especially in historic houses and well-treed properties. However, many guests object to the use of conventional pesticides. We have engaged Sage Pest Control, an environmentally friendly company that uses chrysanthemum-based products to provide guaranteed treatments. If you see any ants, roaches, mosquitoes or spiders, please report the problem to the company and they will send someone over. The contact information will be provided in the House Manual.