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Athens Getaway, Walk to Downtown!

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A modern two-story house with a stone retaining wall in front, surrounded by trees.
A modern house with a sloped roof and a covered porch area.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island with storage containers, a built-in dishwasher, and a window overlooking a garden.
A modern interior with a wooden accent wall, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a staircase with a wooden railing.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a chair.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • At the center of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near University of Georgia

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Athens, GA
  • Place, University of Georgia
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Classic Center
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Sanford Stadium
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

King Room

1 King Bed

Master suite

1 Queen Bed

Queen Room

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Guest half bath

Toilet

King bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Queen bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Athens

Located in Athens, this vacation home is in the city center. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Dudley Park and North Oconee River Park, while Classic Center and The Georgia Theatre are cultural highlights. Ware-Lyndon House and Butts-Mehre Heritage Hall Sports Museum are also worth visiting. Practice your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking/biking trails and cycling in the area.
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Athens, GA

What's nearby

  • University of Georgia - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • North Oconee River Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Classic Center - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • The Georgia Theatre - 5 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Sanford Stadium - 5 min drive - 2.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Dumpling Master - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Magnolias - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Racer - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪JINYA Ramen Bar - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Athens Getaway, Walk to Downtown! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Athens Getaway, Walk to Downtown!?

As of Nov 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Athens Getaway, Walk to Downtown! on Nov 15, 2026 start from $434, 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?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Athens Getaway, Walk to Downtown!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Athens Getaway, Walk to Downtown!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Athens Getaway, Walk to Downtown! located?

Located in the heart of Athens, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Dudley Park and University of Georgia. North Oconee River Park and Classic Center are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 216 out of 221 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 221 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 221 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 221 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 221 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house. Excellent location. My second time staying.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is incredible. It is well stocked with anything you need and truly walking distance to downtown. The interior design is fantastic and the art work/photography was great too. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home in an amazing neighborhood very close to UGA campus! Everything about this home is inviting. Fully stocked kitchen, beautiful back yard & lovely decor in every room. Highly recommend and would love to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice, modern house. The host were wonderful. The location is pretty close to downtown - unfortunately it was raining when we stayed. Would definitely recommend and loved all the extras (snacks, water) and everything was well stocked!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay. Good location and very clean. Comfy beds and stocked kitchen.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The reason why I chose this house was that it was pet-friendly and each bedroom has its own bathroom plus a half bath downstairs!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Extremely helpful hosts, great amenities and accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place-perfect for our trip-great location and great touches inside (especially the towels)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay in Athens!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great weekend here! The house was spacious, clean and in a great location to town. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time in Athens and an incredibly comfortable stay. The accommodations were exquisite the proximity to campus and the walking trails into downtown was amazing. We appreciate the hospitality and would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property that is well designed and appointed. Comfortable, clean stay in a great location and the hosts were great. Thank you! We would definitely like to book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this VRBO! Very clean, great amenities and comfortable. Excellent location. We will definitely book again for future UGA parent weekends.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was great and amenities were really a nice touch. Great location!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property. Great location and everything we needed for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable home, convenient location, nice deer sightings!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property! All bedrooms have their own full bath which was great for privacy. Was in Athens for a family wedding. Each night we made great use of the outside firepit area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent communication with host. Very thorough instructions. Everything was crystal clear. Extra bonus was that the property is walking distance from 2 excellent breakfast locatiins
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing house and location was perfect for graduation! So many amenities and gracious hosts! Wish we had found it sooner!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home is very will appointed. We enjoyed the different spaces and had plenty of room to spread out. This home's proximity to downtown is very convenient.We would definitely stay here again. The hosts are very organized and responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property

Great property, very well appointed and clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Athens home

Comfortable, clean, well-appointed home in a great location for enjoying all Athens has to offer. Check in process was easy and tons of information provided to the guests. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay very much. We were pleasantly surprised with the cleanliness and the touch to little details. The bedding was very nice, bathroom amenities, including towels were above average. Kitchen was stocked perfectly.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

This house was perfect for our family and pets for our 3 day convention. This was our second time staying here, and it is well stocked and comfortable!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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