Design concept for a fictional business, created by Alden Chappell as a portfolio sample. Not a real inn.

919-555-0142

Six rooms in an 1890s farmhouse at the top of Main Street.

A hot breakfast at 8:30, a porch that looks over the town, and a short walk to dinner. Pick your dates below and book your room here.

Book here, not on a booking site: same rooms, the lowest rate we offer, and free cancellation up to 7 days out.

The rooms

Every room has its own bathroom, a good mattress and blackout shades. Rates are per night for two guests, tax not included.

  • Sassafras Suite

    King bed, sitting room, clawfoot tub. Second floor, front.

    Our largest room, with the best view of town and a sofa that pulls out for a third guest.

    $245 / night
  • Porch Room

    Queen bed, private door to the side porch. First floor.

    Two rocking chairs right outside your door. Quietest room in the house.

    $185 / night
  • Garden Room

    Queen bed, walk-in shower. First floor, no steps.

    Step-free from the parking area, with grab bars and a raised bed. Looks onto the herb garden.

    $175 / night
  • Laurel Room

    Queen bed, shower with bench. Second floor, back.

    Morning sun and a writing desk. A good pick for a work trip.

    $165 / night
  • Wren Room

    Full bed, shower. Third floor, under the eaves.

    Small, slanted ceilings and a round window. Best for one, cozy for two.

    $145 / night
  • The Hayloft

    King bed, kitchenette. Carriage house behind the inn.

    A separate building with its own entrance. The one room where dogs are welcome ($35 per stay).

    $210 / night

Why book with us instead of a booking site

  • Our own rate is always the lowest you'll find for these rooms, with no service fee added at checkout.
  • Free cancellation up to 7 days before you arrive. Booking sites often set stricter rules.
  • You talk to us. Ask for a late checkout, a birthday cake or a ground-floor room and we'll sort it out.

Breakfast

Served at the big table from 8:30 to 9:30. Coffee is on from 7.

Gluten-free, vegetarian or dairy-free? Tell us when you book and we'll cook for it.

Good to know

The short version of our house rules.

Check-in

3 to 8 pm. Arriving later? Call and we'll leave a key code.

Check-out

11 am. Late checkout until 1 pm is $25 when the room is free.

Cancellation

Full refund up to 7 days before arrival. After that, the first night is kept.

Guests

Ages 12 and up, except in the Hayloft. No smoking anywhere on the property.

What's nearby

Everything here is a walk or a short drive. We keep a printed map at the front desk.

  • Main Street restaurants and shops4-minute walk down the hill
  • Riverwalk trail1.5 easy miles along the water, starts behind the library
  • Saturday farmers market8 am to noon, April through November
  • State park and lake20 minutes by car, with kayak rentals in summer
  • Wineries and a cideryThree within a 25-minute drive
  • Durham and Chapel HillAbout 40 minutes for games, shows and the airport