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'Georgia's Nature Retreat' on Old Mill Pond!

Lakefront holiday home with private pool and kitchen

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Statesboro Vacation Rental | 3BR | 2BA | 3,097 Sq Ft | 4 Steps to Enter
Backyard | Glamping Tent Gazebo
Living Room | Free WiFi | Central Heating & A/C
Family Room | Smart TV
Living Room

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11287.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Statesboro, Georgia
  • Place, Splash In the Boro
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Georgia Southern University
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Allen E. Paulson Stadium
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Additional Sleeping (Family Room)

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

'Georgia's Nature Retreat' on Old Mill Pond!

Entertainment-Ready Yard | Pets Welcome | 10 Mi to GSU | On-Site Fishing

Experience the serene side of Statesboro at this spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bath home with beautiful views of Old Mill Pond. Perfect for families or groups, this property balances cozy interior comforts with a spacious outdoor area designed for unwinding. Take a refreshing dip in the private pool, gather in the gazebo, or simply enjoy a quiet moment on the patio before heading out to cheer on the Eagles at Paulson Stadium.

-- THE PROPERTY --

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom 1: 1 king bed
- Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed
- Bedroom 3: 1 queen bed
- Family Room: 1 twin sleeper sofa
- Additional Sleeping: 4 twin rollaway beds

OUTDOOR LIVING
- Private pool (unheated), hot tub
- Pond access (Georgia fishing license required, all non-motorized boats allowed)
- Kayak, 4-person pedal boat (upon request, waiver required)
- Propane grill
- Patio w/ outdoor dining area
- Chaise loungers, hammocks
- Fenced backyard, outdoor shower

INDOOR LIVING
- Smart TV, fireplace
- Dedicated workspace
- Board games
- Large dining table

KITCHEN
- Refrigerator, stove/oven, dishwasher
- Drip/Keurig coffee maker
- Toaster, microwave
- KitchenAid mixer, margarita machine
- Cooking basics, dishware & flatware

GENERAL
- Free WiFi
- Central A/C & heating
- Washer, dryer, iron & board
- Linens & towels

FAQ
- 5 exterior security cameras (facing out)
- Quiet hours (10:00 PM-7:00 AM)
- Homeowner on-site (guest house)

ACCESSIBILITY
- Single-story home, 4 steps to enter

PARKING
- Driveway (6 vehicles)
- No street parking
- No garage access

-- THE LOCATION --

- On-site access to Old Mill Pond: fishing, kayaking, canoeing & paddleboarding
- Near spooky fall activities & the famous Ogeechee River
- 10 miles to Georgia Southern University & Splash in the Boro
- 9 miles to Downtown Statesboro: shops & dining
- 32 miles to George L. Smith State Park
- 55 miles to Savannah
- 50 miles to Savannah/Hilton Head Int'l Airport

-- REST EASY WITH US --

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking of any kind inside the home. Smoking is only permitted outdoors in designated smoking areas
- Pet friendly
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- No loud music at any time
- No unauthorized guests
- Must be at least 21 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- Please observe quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Your safety matters. This property features 5 exterior security cameras located on the outside of the house facing the driveway, front door, side street (2), and front street. The cameras do not look into any interior spaces. The cameras record video and sound when activated by motion
- The homeowner lives on-site, in the connected guest house, and although you may not see your host and you have separate entrances, just remember the host is just a text away
- This single-story home requires 4 steps to enter. Step-free access is available through the side gate
- A Georgia fishing license is required to fish in the lake. Prior to fishing, please email a picture of your fishing license to the Guest Contact
- All non-motorized boats are allowed in the lake
- The property sleeps 7 guests in 4 beds, with room for 11 total, using the 4 twin rollaway beds
- The kayak and pedal boat are available only upon request, and a waiver must be signed for access

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Statesboro

Located in Statesboro, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Greenhouse Trail and Brier Creek Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Splash In the Boro and Botanic Garden at Georgia Southern University. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at J.I. Clements Stadium or Hanner Fieldhouse. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby power boating, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting.
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Statesboro, Georgia

What's nearby

  • Splash In the Boro - 18 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Georgia Southern University - 20 min drive - 20.7 km
  • Botanic Garden at Georgia Southern University - 22 min drive - 22.5 km
  • East Georgia Regional Medical Center - 23 min drive - 24.2 km
  • Allen E. Paulson Stadium - 23 min drive - 23.7 km

Getting around

  • Savannah - Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Enmarket - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Thee Bar-B-Q Place - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pop's Back Porch - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Statesboro Boxing Club - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Rowell's Pig Pickin BBQ - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Georgia's Nature Retreat' on Old Mill Pond! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 'Georgia's Nature Retreat' on Old Mill Pond!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 'Georgia's Nature Retreat' on Old Mill Pond!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 'Georgia's Nature Retreat' on Old Mill Pond! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 12 miles (20 km) of Splash In the Boro, Fair Road Park and Georgia Southern University. J.I. Clements Stadium and Center for Wildlife Education are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 22 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kaye S.

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

July 4th

We had a great time. The property was perfect for our needs
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Willis H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was beautiful, clean & stocked with everything that we needed for the night! The backyard was perfect! Definitely would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jen W.

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

Nice stay

Beautiful home, very nice pool and hot tub. Lots of little extras throughout home.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim L.

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

Extra

Beautiful places, quiet and everything was excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca K.

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

Yaya weekend, July 24

Spacious and comfortable. Beautiful house. Beds are very comfortable. Great place to come and go to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

ALLA P., Buffalo Grove, Illinois

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

Vacation

We enjoyed our stay. Very beautiful place. Thank you 👍
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Michele

Spectacular vacation home!

This home is the perfect getaway spot for our family of 4. Perfect for say trips to Savannah and Charleston!

10/10 Excellent

Christian P., Warrenton

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

Ga Southern Visit

Great place about 15 minutes from University. Will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick S.

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

Perfect family house

Absolutely beautiful property with all of the amenities! Host was super sweet and checked in with us several times to make sure we didn’t need anything. We’ll definitely be back really soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Craig B.

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

First Stay at Georgia’s Nature Retreat

This was our first stay at this property. The house was very clean and well stocked. The owners are very nice and super responsive. The location is very convenient to the Statesboro. Only about 10 to 15 minutes from town and campus. House is in a beautiful neighborhood. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerome S.

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

Home away from home

We had an amazing time it’s hard to summarize it!! This house is truly a home away from home and more!!! Friendly host, great neighborhood, beautiful and clean home! We came for a family vacation to relax and go to Splash in the Boro….we never made it to the waterpark the pool and hot tub was more than enough!!! We truly accomplished what we came for!!! Definitely will be back!!! Thank you again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

valerie m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Bittersweet

The property is nice, the home was personalized with a few graduation decorations and a welcome sign. No issues with cleanliness other than some dog poo left behind in the gated area. We were allowed to check in at 1pm instead of 4pm and the host always responded promptly. The negative aspects of the stay are as follows;1. It reeked of marijuana. Not just the day we got there but also the day left. I’m fairly open minded but I was there with my in laws and children. 2. The owners patio umbrella blew over (because of wind) the first day and a claim was filed on us to replace it. I paid for the renters insurance thankfully and suggest you do the same. 3. When I asked her to come hang the umbrella back up, she told me a neighbor was coming and no one ever came. We left with it still on the ground.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jay

Great amenities!

This property exceeded our expectations! The bedrooms were spacious with comfortable mattresses. The added touch of having k-cups of coffee, an assortment of light breakfast options and single-use bathroom supplies provided made this property stand out against any other I have visited. Plus, it is really a very nice house in a beautiful neighborhood. Hands down a top choice pick when returning to Statesboro!

10/10 Excellent

William S., Ellijay

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

Great stay!!

Met owner and discovered the small world we live in. Thanks for sharing pictures of Ft Collins and especially the garage door opener. We old folks don’t do well without railings and steps. Had a good time with grand babies and birthday parties at the park.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
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6/10 Okay

Georgina

Last minute

Last minute reservation due to a family funeral. Our stay was ok as the property needs some upgrades to the bathrooms (no walk in shower available). Also all 3 beds are very high, so our 86 year old mother had to use a stool to get in and out. The owner lives on site and the suite is attached to the house.
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8/10 Good

Melissa

Comfortable, spacious home

This house is spacious and in a nice quiet neighborhood about 10 miles from GSU. We shared it with another family and there was plenty of room for everyone. The house could use a few updates but had everything we needed. The owners were very responsive to our questions/concerns, however, they are technically staying in the same house, just on the other side of a door. I thought the comments about being “on property” meant they were in a separate house nearby but no, they were in the house with doors facing the pool.

2/10 Terrible

Silene T.

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

Bad

bad experience, we booked for 7 nights and stayed only 1 day/night. On the website it says that the owner lives on the property but it doesn't say that his door faces the pool, taking away the guests' privacy, we smelled a strong smell in the house and the owner in addition to being rude, he thought he had the right to stay with us in the rented area, taking away our privacy, I do not recommend it to anyone
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Melissa S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

10 miles to GSU and water park

This house is spacious and in a nice quiet neighborhood about 10 miles from GSU. We shared it with another family and there was plenty of room for everyone. The house could use a few updates but had everything we needed. The owners were very responsive to our questions/concerns, however, they are technically staying in the same house, just on the other side of a door. I thought the comments about being “on property” meant they were in a separate house nearby but no, they were in the house with doors facing the pool. The house is a little dated but the AC worked well. I also noticed a slight musty/smoke smell on occasion.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Colleen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Extended Wedding Weekend & Rehearsal Dinner

Lovely home & setting. Very peaceful. Lots of nice touches…snacks, popcorn machine, wood for outdoor fire & supplies for s’mores, breakfast foods available, etc. Owner very responsive, polite & easy to work with. Only complaint about the house was it needed a good deep cleaning. I’m sure it’s hard to accomplish this with the few hours they have between check out & check in. We did have issues with the listing on VRBO - when booked (almost a year ago) the listing did say events up to 50 people. We purposely chose the house for this. We had a rehearsal dinner here. Then received a message stating we were over occupancy & were going to be charged another $693. After talking with the owner, this issue was resolved. I believe the listing on VRBO has now been updated too. Had the house been cleaner & we not had the issues with the listing, I would definitely given the home a 5 star review.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

kai A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pleasant Stay

This is a nice quiet place to relax and enjoy the pool. A good family space. Owners could not do enough to make our stay a pleasant one in terms of equipment, advice etc. An array of pool inflatables available, more snacks, water etc than we could eat! Bar-B-Qs and outdoor kitchen essentials a plenty. Main living areas and kitchen are tired and require updating if this is to be truly 4* accommodation. We were surprised to find owners living in part of the property that was separated only by an internal door, covered by a table and picture. We could hear them at times and I am sure they could hear us. Smell of smoke/tobacco/vape also drifted through the property at times (we don’t and have never smoked). We have spent many vacations in USA always renting properties for our stays but have never found owners to be living in such close proximity. Also, neighbor was invited to use pool by owner during our stay (I was in the property at the time). This may be acceptable to some but the proximity of owners and shared use of pool should be detailed in the advert and renters made aware at time of bookings. This could be a gem of a property and a 5* rental if property updated and issues with sharing accommodation and facilities addressed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renae S.

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

Statesboro home

Beautiful home with high end decor. Owners were on sight (but out of sight) for anything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary-Kathryn M.

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

Weekend

Perfect weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

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