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Family-Friendly Athens Escape ~ 2 Mi to UGA!

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Athens Vacation Rental | 4BR | 3.5BA | 2,850 Sq Ft | 3 Steps to Enter
Outdoor Space | Free WiFi | 1st-Floor Bedroom/Bathroom
Living Room | Towels & Linens | WFH Friendly
Foyer | Central A/C | Natural Light
Formal Dining Room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 13

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer/dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Firepit
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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Athens, GA
  • Place, Bear Hollow Zoo
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Georgia
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Sanford Stadium
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed and 3 Double Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Half Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office

About this property

Family-Friendly Athens Escape ~ 2 Mi to UGA!

Life is Georgia peachy at this classy Athens vacation rental! The 4-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom house boasts a full kitchen, a formal dining room, a wet bar, a dedicated office, a charming outdoor space perfect for al fresco dining, and more. Show your Bulldog pride with game-day tailgating at Sanford Stadium, then head to one of the city’s local breweries to celebrate your team’s big win! Keep the momentum going with a backyard barbeque and challenge your crew to a cornhole competition. Book now!

-- THE PROPERTY --

2,850 Sq Ft | En-Suite Bathroom w/ Soaking Tub | Children’s Playset | WFH Friendly

Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed | Bedroom 4: Full Bed, Full Bunk Bed w/ Twin Trundle

OUTDOOR LIVING: Private patio, deck, dining set, fire pit, covered front porch w/ bistro table & chairs, grill, cornhole games, spacious front yard
INDOOR LIVING: 3 Smart Roku TVs w/ DirecTV, books, board games, dining table, natural light, office, wet bar
KITCHEN: Dishwasher, refrigerator, glass-top stove/oven, drip coffee maker (a few filters provided), cooking utensils, pots & pans, bakeware, wine & cocktail glasses, toaster, microwave, ice maker (including large ice balls for cocktails), filtered water, spices, dishware & flatware, breakfast bar
GENERAL: Free WiFi, ceiling fans, central A/C & heat, towels/linens, washer/dryer, iron & board, laundry detergent tablets/dish soap/dish detergent (starter amount), hair dryer
FAQ: 3 steps to enter, 1st-floor bedroom/shower
PARKING: Garage (2 vehicles), driveway (3 vehicles), no street/grass parking

-- THE LOCATION --

UGA (~2.0 miles): Sanford Stadium, University of Georgia Visitors Center, UGA Main Library, University of Georgia Performing Arts Center, Georgia Museum of Art, Butts-Mehre Heritage Hall, Downtown Athens
PARKS + REC: State Botanical Garden of Georgia (3.3 miles), Ben Burton Park (4.1 miles), Sandy Creek Park (9.0 miles), Hard Labor Creek State Park (23.7 miles), Fort Yargo State Park (23.9 miles)
BREWERY SCENE: Athentic Brewing Company (2.9 miles), Creature Comforts Downtown Taproom and Brewery (3.0 miles), Normaltown Brewing Co. (3.9 miles), Terrapin Beer Co. (4.4 miles), Akademia Brewing Company (5.3 miles), Southern Brewing Company (7.6 miles)
GOLF: University Golf Course (3.0 miles), Athens Country Club (3.8 miles), Jennings Mill Country Club (8.9 miles)
AIRPORT: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (74.8 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: While there is a 1st-floor bedroom and bathroom, this property requires 3 steps to enter. Additional stairs are required to reach the 2nd-floor bedrooms and bathrooms

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About the area

Athens

Athens is home to this holiday home. Sanford Stadium and Seney-Stovall Chapel are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bishop Park Tennis Center and University Golf Course. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Stegeman Coliseum or Athens Arena.
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Athens, GA

What's nearby

  • Bear Hollow Zoo - 7 min drive - 2.4 km
  • University of Georgia - 7 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Sanford Stadium - 10 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Classic Center - 11 min drive - 5.0 km
  • State Botanical Garden of Georgia - 12 min drive - 6.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Root - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Shake Shack - ‬4 min drive

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jarrod T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome stay close to everything we needed! Would highly recommend for any trips to Athens, GA!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and accommodating for a group of 8. House was close to downtown and all activities we were going to. Host answered questions in a timely manner. Would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home is truly a "home away from home" that provided a great venue for a Thanksgiving celebration.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Judy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location. Comfy and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house has a very large downstairs living room, kitchen, dining room area that worked well for our family group. The kitchen was well stocked with items you might need. Recommend adding a tea kettle.Host was very friendly and accommodating. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Desirai S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful neighborhood and great location. House has a lot of space and very clean. Host was very easy and friendly. We highly recommend staying at this property
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

joy c.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall great stay - Just recommending tho, there were lots of cobwebs everywhere - front and back patio.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Great home away from home. We are so thankful for all the help you provided.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

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

Weekend Visit

Great location and neighborhood. We enjoyed our time in this spacious house!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

C C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a baseball tournament at UGA house was perfect!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lyniece g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house. Exactly what we needed for the week of my daughter’s wedding.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Nathan and Jennifer

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

UGA graduation weekend

Perfect location to campus and to graduation venues. Had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Erin A.

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

Athens Rental

The house was perfect for a large group.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

alyce o.

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

Great stay in Athens

We stayed here with another family to visit our UGA students. The location was great and there was plenty of space. We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

holly k.

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

Beautiful home, perfect location!

Only a few minutes from UGA campus, the perfect layout for family!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jen L.

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

Great Multifamily Stay

Everything as described - no issues with our stay or check in or check out. Will stay again in this great house/neighborhood/location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Wonderful Experience

We loved staying here. Bunch of old college friends getting a chance to reconnect in Athens. All made possible by a great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon H.

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

Great stay for Mom's weekend

We had a great place in this clean, safe, spacious home! Would highly recommend to a group. The owners are amazing and even drove late at night from another town when one of us locked the whole crew out of the house!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg B.

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

Great house

The house was the perfect place to celebrate a birthday.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie M.

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

Grad Weekend

Had a nice stay in this lovely home.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

holly

Beautiful home

We had a great time! House was the perfect size for our quick weekend trip to Athens.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill C.

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

Great House!

All around an A+ experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

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

Athens gem

Our stay at this property was great from start to finish! We loved the location, house size, cute decor, and comfort of the home. Communication with hosts was speedy and helpful. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Eileen

UGA vs. Georgia Tech Weekend

House was in a nice location, neighborhood was safe, and contact person was great.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelley W.

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

Nice

Close to everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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