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Athens Area Retreat – Quiet Watkinsville Stay

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Exterior
Interior
Dining
Room
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Watkinsville, GA
  • Place, Oconee County Welcome Center
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Eagle Tavern Museum
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Oconee County Library
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Athens Area Retreat – Quiet Watkinsville Stay

Welcome to your Watkinsville retreat near Athens & UGA—perfect for gameday weekends, family trips, or quiet escapes. This renovated 3BR/2BA home sits in a peaceful neighborhood across from Thomas Preserve, just 8 miles from Sanford Stadium, Five Points, and downtown Athens. Walk to downtown Watkinsville & Wire Park for dining, shops, and breweries, then catch every play on the big-screen TV or unwind on the private deck. Modern updates and a calm setting make this the ideal base for your stay.

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About the area

Watkinsville

Watkinsville is home to this holiday home. A&F Golf Range and University Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Georgia Nature Center and Harris Shoals Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Sanford Stadium or Stegeman Coliseum.
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Watkinsville, GA

What's nearby

  • Oconee County Welcome Center - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Eagle Tavern Museum - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Oconee County Library - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Harris Shoals Park - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • University of Georgia - 13 min drive - 11.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Peppino's Pizza - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Molly’s Coffee Company - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice quiet neighborhood. Very convenient to activities in the area, including Wire Park.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

melanie j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
very clean,cute neighborhood,comfortable beds,would definitely rent again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Oct 2025
Thanks Melanie, would love to host you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was exactly as advertised which was perfect. Easy access to downtown Athens and walking distance to main street in Watkinsville with cool restaurants and coffee shop.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa G.

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

Athens/Watkinsville

Great stay in Josh’s home. The house has been updated and is better in person than the pictures show. It was very clean and beds are comfortable. Josh provided everything needed. Would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

E M M.

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

Watkinsville Family Fun

Just as it was conveyed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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