Pond Creek Escape is just the place for you to come to relax and escape the hectic city life, but also be close to Athens, home of the University of Georgia with its fine music, sports, shopping and wonderful restaurants. Need suggestions for where to eat or what to do, the owners are full of great ideas for you. There is also a table with local info for you to read and enjoy.
Pond Creek Escape is a basement apartment located on 7 acres, just 8 miles from downtown Athens. The apartment has a private entrance and a parking spot by the door for one or two cars.
Guests can enjoy nature while sitting by the pond or listening to the water fall over the dam to the creek. The best napping spot is on the hammock on the Pond porch right by the dam. Inside guests can enjoy the game room with pool/ping pong table, card/game table, dart board, sectional sofa, and large screen tv. There is a bar/kitchen with a sink, microwave, refrigerator, toaster oven, crock pot, air fryer, waffle maker, and coffee maker.
The main bedroom has a king sized bed, smart tv, and is closest to the big bathroom. The children's room has two twin sized beds, and a really cool play loft. The 3rd bedroom has a full size bed and desk in it. Off the game room area is a sitting room with a full size futon and cabinets which contain board games such as Monopoly, Trivial Pursuit, Scrabble, Blockus, and other games. There are also decks of cards, backgammon, chess, and checkers available.
There is an extra room which includes a chair and a crib. There is one large bathroom with a large walk-in tile shower.
Basic cable and wifi are included in your stay. The wifi password will be given to you upon arrival.
A gas grill will be provided for grilling out, if you desire. Firewood will be provided for a campfire in the fire pit by the pond and a basket of s'more ingredients and marshmallow roasting sticks is provided for each stay.
The entire property has outside Ring security cameras.
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Visitors are not welcome on the property without prior approval from owners.
Parking is limited to two cars without prior approval.
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Property # 1311471vb
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Athens
Located in Athens, this apartment is in a rural area. Taylor-Grady House and T.R.R. Cobb House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Arcade City Hall and Ware-Lyndon House. Travelling with kids? Consider Butts-Mehre Heritage Hall Sports Museum, or check out an event or a game at Sanford Stadium. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing and other activities like birdwatching.
Bear Creek Reservoir Public Park & Fishing Access - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
Athens Arena - 14 min drive - 14.9 km
Classic Center - 20 min drive - 19.2 km
University of Georgia - 20 min drive - 19.6 km
Sanford Stadium - 21 min drive - 20.3 km
Restaurants
RaceTrac - 13 min drive
Chick-fil-A - 13 min drive
McDonald's - 7 min drive
Whataburger - 14 min drive
McDonald's - 13 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Escape to Pond Creek north of Athens pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Escape to Pond Creek north of Athens?
As of 28 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Escape to Pond Creek north of Athens on 28 July 2026 start from AU$335, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Escape to Pond Creek north of Athens?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Escape to Pond Creek north of Athens?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Escape to Pond Creek north of Athens?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Escape to Pond Creek north of Athens located?
This family-friendly Athens apartment building is located in a rural location, 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Bear Creek Reservoir Public Park & Fishing Access, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Bogart City Hall and Bogart Library. Arcade City Hall and Statham Retail Centers are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
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This property was amazing! The location to downtown Athens was convenient, only about 15 minutes away. The basement rental was much larger than expected. It was also so comfy, with the huge sectional, and nice bedrooms. The pool table that converted to a ping pong table was a huge hit with my family. The hosts were awesome! I asked for an iron, and he brought one down to me immediately! The only drawbacks were the limited parking and only 1 (however large!) bathroom, but we made it work! I would definitely stay here again!
Perfect spot between serenity and society. The location is mins away from everywhere I went in downtown Athens, but I really enjoyed staying at a peaceful getaway. All the amenities were as described or pictured. The host were exceptional. I appreciated the communication over the app, and the offering/assistance with building a fire. I will definitely book this property again. Thanks for a great weekend.
Our family had a great time staying here for the football game. The hosts made sure we had everything we needed and the house was amazing, definitely recommend.
Stuart G.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
We enjoyed having your family stay at Pond Creek Escape!
The owners have opened their park-like property to guests, and were excellent hosts! Gorgeous setting, well-planned interior, and all the little things that matter. Easy drive into Athens, but definitely quiet and peaceful location. Thank you for hosting!
Todd Y.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May 2025
So glad you enjoyed your stay! Charles enjoyed meeting you!
Great house just outside Athens. Quiet beautiful property that is an easy drive or inexpensive Uber ride into town. You may find it hard to leave with all there is to do at the house. We cant wait to stay there again.
Jaret B.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Sept 2023
We loved being your hosts and look forward to having y’all return! Go Dawgs!
We rented this property to get a short get away for the weekend. We fished, and enjoyed the bonfire and had a wonderful time. It was much more than we thought we were going to get.
This place is a nice getaway from the craziness of downtown Athens at a fraction of the cost. You can be in the middle of it all in a matter of minutes. Room to spread out with comfy couches and a great outdoor space we didn't have time to enjoy. Will be staying here again if it's available.
My family of four had the most wonderful trip! Our girls (ages 3 and 5) were especially delighted by the toys, the indoor playhouse, and the marshmallows for s’mores. And we were all thrilled by the pool table, the walking trails, the hammock by the pond’s waterfall, and the spacious rooms. Our hosts even offered to light the firepit for us — great stay all around!
Such an inviting place to stay! The location was a short drive from downtown Athens. We had everything we needed for a fun weekend surrounding our son's graduation from UGA.
We scheduled this stay to correspond to UGA's graduation. It worked out perfectly. The host was easy to work with. We grilled out, played pool and enjoyed sitting by the pond. Though 6 miles out of town we were able to Uber to and from with no issues.
Escape to Pond Creek was exactly what we were looking for on our annual Father/Son trip. Only 15 minutes to Athens to see the Georgia Bulldogs game and experience the town. A great country escape. The owners had the fire pit prepped for us. Fishing rods set up for our sons to use. Supplies to cook S'mores. It was perfect. Would definitely recommend it!
This has been my favorite rental of all time. The accommodations were spacious and we could really spread out, super comfortable couch, too. I loved the backyard deck area-it was so lovely with strings of lights, and Charles even made a fire for us so we could make s’mores! Jeanine was helpful with answering all my questions. There were so many nice touches, and I would happily stay again should my travels ever bring me back to Athens. And even though we were just renting the space, the owners made us feel like guests. Such a lovely experience!
We needed a place to visit with our son while he was in town and our home was being renovated. It was a very clean, cozy and comfortable space. Conveniently located between our home and the town of Athens.
We initially were surprised it was a basement apartment since I filtered only houses but I did see where it is mentioned further down the listing description. But it had almost everything we needed to have a great week. I could see this space being perfect for a bigger family gathering. Very nice property and the hosts were very friendly and helpful.
Our boys 1 and 3 really enjoyed the space. We loved the back patio and pond. I was concerned there would be a lot of bugs but they were not bad at all. So thankful for time with family and a place to enjoy with them
We were in town for my daughters graduation from UGA. Only 10-15 minutes from downtown Athens. Property my was peaceful and quiet. Nice deck and fire pit by a pond with a small waterfall. Inside was perfect with lots of games. Hosts were great. Perfect communication before and during our stay. Highly recommend!!!
We moved back to Athens 20 years ago to get away from the traffic. Pond Creek was the perfect getaway, yet still close to Athens and all it has to offer. We decided to become hosts after all our friends visited and fell in love with our space and property. We have thoroughly enjoyed meeting new people and sharing our peaceful escape for the last 5 years.
Why they chose this property
Coming from the city, we decided we needed to live at Pond Creek after going to the back by the pond and creek. The peacefulness of living on 7 acres with water flowing is wonderful!
What makes this property unique
Languages:
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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests