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The Bulldog Farmhouse - 100+ year old home

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Exterior
Living area
Property grounds
Let's sit around a fire and talk!
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Athens, GA
  • Place, State Botanical Garden of Georgia
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Athens-Clarke County Tennis Center
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Georgia
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom #1

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom #2

1 King Bed

Bedroom #3

2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Half Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

The Bulldog Farmhouse - 100+ year old home

Welcome to Bulldog Farmhouse, a remarkable historic home nestled in the heart of Athens, Georgia, the vibrant city known as the home of UGA football.
The farmhouse is ideally situated in close proximity to the University of Georgia, home of the beloved UGA Bulldogs football team. Sports enthusiasts will revel in the opportunity to soak up the game-day atmosphere. The Bulldog Farmhouse serves as your base for immersing yourself in the proud traditions and passions that define UGA football.

THE SPACE:
Front Porch • Outdoor Games • Firepit • Outdoor Furniture • BBQ Grill

This Historic Farmhouse is a Rare Gem that we know you will enjoy! A peaceful, private, environment right in town; sits on almost an acre of land! bright, spacious, and completely renovated located right in the beautiful city of Athens.

INDOOR LIVING:
- 2 Living Rooms with a huge flat-screen TV and sound system
- Dining area that seats 8

BEDROOMS:
- This farmhouse sleeps 10 guests comfortably
- 3 bedrooms and 2 cozy rooms for entertaining.
- Almost every room has a huge flat-screen TV and sound system; no better way to relax and watch football games!!
- Bedroom 1 has two queen beds
- Bedroom 2 has one king bed
- Bedroom 3 has 1 queen bed, 2 single beds

BATHROOMS: 2 Full Bathroom and 1 half bath

KITCHEN: Fully equipped with all basic necessities

OUTDOOR LIVING:
Enjoy sitting outside around the fire, having brunch on the front porch, or playing outdoor games.

GENERAL:
- Laundry room with Washer & dryer
-Towels, linens, complementary toiletries & soaps, air conditioning, keyless entry.

ABOUT THE AREA:
This house is close to everything; UGA, great music, bars, movie theaters, food, and entertainment.

ACTIVITIES, DINING, DRINKS: - Downtown Watkinsville (2.0 Miles) - Sanford Stadium (4.2 miles) - Beechwood Shopping Center (6.8 miles) - DePalma's Italian Cafe (4.5 miles) - Five & Ten (3.8 mile) - The Treehouse Market (5.3 miles) - University of Georgia Golf Course (3.7 miles) - Sandy Creek Park (11.4 miles) - Athens Memorial Park (3.9 miles)

Having a car is recommended. There is also a bus route nearby that loops around Athens. Uber and Lyft are also very accessible.
Long driveway and tons of parking available for all your guests!

This house has OUTSIDE security cameras ONLY!!!

Pets are not allowed. No smoking is allowed.

We subscribe to a monthly pest and mosquito service, but depending on the time of year and weather conditions, that does not guarantee a bug will not make an appearance during your stay. We are unable to offer any guarantees or refunds for the occasional bug that may make it inside the home.

IMPORTANT: Before receiving check-in instructions, you must sign our rental agreement. Failure to do so will result in cancellation without a refund. If you would like to review our rental agreement prior to your reservation, just request a copy and we will send you one.

Travelease Protection: We want you to have a worry-free vacation, which is why we offer our travelease protection program when you book with us. With this program, you'll have coverage for up to $200 in accidental damages. Plus, we understand that plans can change, so we offer the flexibility to cancel your reservation for any reason up to 14 days prior to check-in for a 100% refund, and a 50% refund for 7 days (minus the Travel Ease protection fee). Additionally, if the weather takes a turn for the worse, you'll have the ability to reschedule your stay. So, rest easy knowing that we've got you covered.

Pets are welcome on the premises, and a pet fee of $75 applies. Please ensure to inform us in advance to secure authorization for bringing a pet. You are required to clean up after your pet, including waste or additional charges may apply.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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About the neighborhood

Athens

Athens is home to this vacation home. Georgia Museum of Art and Butts-Mehre Heritage Hall Sports Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at University Golf Course and Athens-Clarke County Tennis Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Sanford Stadium or Stegeman Coliseum. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like horse riding and other activities like birdwatching.
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Athens, GA

What's nearby

  • State Botanical Garden of Georgia - 8 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Athens-Clarke County Tennis Center - 10 min drive - 8.8 km
  • University Golf Course - 12 min drive - 8.8 km
  • University of Georgia - 13 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Sanford Stadium - 17 min drive - 13.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Cali N Tito's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Peppino's Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a charming place surprisingly close to grocery stores. The bedrooms were clean, kitchen was great and a lot of the rooms had tvs. The washer and dryer looked new but we never used them. Lots of bathrooms and the fire pit was great. A nice place I’d return to.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on May 19, 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you had a great stay and truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We’d love to host you again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katiane B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Yes! Great host and great property!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean & comfortable. Great beds, nice bathrooms, well appointed kitchen. We stayed for the GA State Swim Meet with 3 swimmers and families. There was plenty of room for our group. We would stay here again. Great house!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Alvin B.

5 Star

As we visited family in the area, The Bulldog Farmhouse was a welcome and accessible retreat. Spacious, well-furnished, clean and comfortable, the house had everything that we needed for an extended stay. It is conveniently located to most places that one might want to go to in Athens. It is truly a home away from home.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Felecia Stewart S.

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

This house was very convenient for us

The house was comfortable and relaxing
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah W.

Great place to Stay

Wonderful place to stay and conveniently located. The only suggestion I have is to put a fan in the middle bedroom, other than that it was perfect!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Cute place and great location. We would definitely stay there again. Only suggestion is to provide a top sheet in addition to the quilt.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ken B.

The Bulldog Farmhouse

Very peaceful and had plenty of room for our Family. Location worked well for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 12, 2024
Thank you so much for your feedback! We hope to have stay with us again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Great place

It's 100 years olds but in great shape. Not too fancy but very clean and comfortable and we enjoyed our stay! Well-stocked, good location, and nice grill and fire pit in the back. Would stay there again!
Verified

8/10 Good

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Conveniently located near the botanical gardens, where I had an event to attend. Well stocked with various amenities. Despite the age of the house, all the appliances and AC unit were modern and worked well. Only complaint was one of the three bathroom sinks was almost completely clogged and very slow to drain. Had to cross through living room or kitchen to access the the bathrooms. Overall very good rental experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 8, 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you had a great stay and truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We’d love to host you again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trina W.

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

Perfect for Athens

Excellent location. Great outdoor space. Lots of room! We want to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 28, 2024
Trina, thank you so much for your feedback! We are happy to know that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to have back again soon!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Laura B.

4 Star

Great place for traveling to Athens! Lots of space, well stocked, and clean!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 5, 2024
Laura, thank you so much for your review! We hope you will stay with us again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Danny B.

Great Stay!

Thanks so much for hosting us as we transition between houses after storm damage. We greatly appreciate your flexibility in move-in and move-out times.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crystal C.

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

Lovely all around

10/10 would book again !!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 5, 2024
Thank you so much for your review! We hope you will stay with us again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Camille

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean and well appointed. Great outdoor space and open living area. Easy to find and enter
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren B.

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

Wonderful Place

The house was very beautiful and clean. Management is very helpful, and made the whole process very easy. Would highly recommend to others!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 5, 2024
Thank you so much for your review! We hope you will stay with us again soon!
Verified

8/10 Good

Alice D.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Able to access grocery and food places close by, we enjoyed the big yard, but only during the day time since lights were limited outside. The bed were comfortable but pillows were older. Two TV living rooms with great smart TVs was perfect! Take your own wood, lighter, and s’more sticks.It was clean and towels were great! Upgraded but because its old base the outlets are few.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth S.

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

Great older house

Fantastic property, plenty of space for a girls get away weekend. We didn’t use the outside space much, but early morning coffee outside was very peaceful! Location is GREAT, convenient to so many things! Our only small issue was a few unhoused individuals passing through the adjacent neighborhood - nothing the property management can do about that of course. House was clean, bathrooms were great, beds were cozy!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony S.

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

Delightful Farmhouse Close to Downtown

I rented the Bulldog Farmhouse for a three week stay in June. One of the best "perks" of the property location was the Sweetie Pie by Savvie bakery that was literally next door. There is a Kroger, Publix, Aldi and Dollar Tree all within walking distance. Less than a mile from the property with sidewalks if you are so inclined. The farmhouse is over 100 years old, but it is equipped with all the latest conveniences. I particularly enjoyed the front porch with the rocking chairs and the back yard sitting area with fire pit. Although in June, we never lit a fire. The grill is a good quality model with multiple burners.The interior is nicely decorated and very clean. The Internet is very fast and there is a Mesh network setup to provide solid connectivity across the entire house. The management company were highly responsive to all of my requests. Staying for three weeks, I requested some additional supplies and they responded to all of my request immediately.The only cons I might mention are the outdoor lawns might need more attention during summer months when it is rainy. We played a number of outdoor yard games on this visit and mowing every two weeks was really not enough. As other reviewers have mentioned, the King room and Twin/Queen rooms are a bit warm in the evening, even with the AC set to 70 degrees. Portable fans would be a good upgrade.Overall, this was a wonderful experience and I will definitely stay here again on future visits to Athens.
Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 8, 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you had a great stay and truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We’d love to host you again in the future!
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Stephen M.

Stayed for my graduation

The pictures online were definitely done well to present the property in a professional manner. The pictures make it look like the property is sitting on a big piece of land by itself. When in reality you're on a very busy street with people drag racing in the middle of the night. There is virtually no sound barrier on the walls or floors so you feel and hear everything. Also, the driveway is not well lit at night, and I easily missed it. The pictures show a fire pit with chairs but then you are told you can't be outside past 10 pm. The beds were decent, but each room was hard to regulate the temperatures inside. We ended up going and purchasing our own fans to try and stay cool. We would wake up hot in the middle of the night sweating even though it was just 70° outside. I understand these older homes can be tough to regulate temperatures from one room to the next. It was almost 10° difference. I couldn't imagine staying here in the summer heat. Bathrooms were a little sketchy as when I pulled the knob to turn the shower on and the entire faucet came up off the wall. Definitely not secure and needs some tlc. The window privacy tint wasn't done professionally and people can see inside easily. Some windows had breaks with tape over them. The overall experience wasn't terrible but I felt I really overpaid for what we received.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MARLAN N.

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

get together of old friends

We had a great time. Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 5, 2024
Thank you so much for your review! We hope you will stay with us again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yasmine D.

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

Very quiet area lots of space inside and out vacation home for family and children if you have any

5 star
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 5, 2024
Thank you so much for your review! We hope you will stay with us again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy L.

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

Visit with UGA daughter

Great house to visit with my UGA daughter plus older daughter and boyfriend living in Atlanta. I'm living in Massachusetts so was nice to be able to have everyone together under one roof. Will definitely look at renting again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 5, 2024
Thank you so much for your review! We hope you will stay with us again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eli N.

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

Great Location, Great Yard

Quick drive to downtown. Good backyard and kitchen for hanging out. Only hiccup was the code for checking in was incorrect.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 5, 2024
Thank you so much for your review! We hope you will stay with us again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
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