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Escape to Pond Creek north of Athens

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A two-story building with a porch, surrounded by trees and shrubs.
A white door with a red roof, a small white bench with a 'Welcome' sign, and a potted plant with pink flowers.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a dresser, and a framed picture on the wall.
A room with two beds, each with a wooden headboard and a patterned bedspread. There are two small windows on the wall, and a door leading to another room.
A bedroom with a wooden four-poster bed, a quilt with animal patterns, and a framed landscape painting on the wall.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Kitchenette
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Athens, GA
  • Place, Bear Creek Reservoir Public Park & Fishing Access
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Georgia
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Sanford Stadium
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Blue room

1 Double Bed

Kids room

2 Single Beds

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

Sitting Room

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Basement

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Dining area

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About the area

Athens

Located in Athens, this apartment is in a rural area. Taylor-Grady House and T.R.R. Cobb House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Arcade City Hall and Ware-Lyndon House. Travelling with kids? Consider Butts-Mehre Heritage Hall Sports Museum, or check out an event or a game at Sanford Stadium. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing and other activities like birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Bear Creek Reservoir Public Park & Fishing Access - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Athens Arena - 14 min drive - 14.2 km
  • University of Georgia - 19 min drive - 18.9 km
  • Classic Center - 20 min drive - 19.2 km
  • Sanford Stadium - 21 min drive - 20.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪CiCi's Pizza - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Escape to Pond Creek north of Athens pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Escape to Pond Creek north of Athens?

As of 26 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Escape to Pond Creek north of Athens on 1 Mar 2027 start from £554, 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 at Escape to Pond Creek north of Athens?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Escape to Pond Creek north of Athens?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Escape to Pond Creek north of Athens?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Escape to Pond Creek north of Athens located?

This family-friendly Athens apartment building is located in a rural location, 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Bear Creek Reservoir Public Park & Fishing Access, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Bogart City Hall and Bogart Library. Arcade City Hall and Statham Retail Centers are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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. 57 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 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, will stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property. Clean. Very easy check in. Host very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very friendly and flexible with noise
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was a wonderful absolutely beautiful place. Definitely family friendly.. the host essentially great with any questions we had. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property really nice hospitality. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend Stay

Hosts were very accommodating. Fun place.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Incredible setting

Our family had a great time staying here for the football game. The hosts made sure we had everything we needed and the house was amazing, definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
We enjoyed having your family stay at Pond Creek Escape!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location with room to spread out!

This home was perfect for our family with lots of room to sit outside and have fun together. Highly recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot between serenity and society. The location is mins away from everywhere I went in downtown Athens, but I really enjoyed staying at a peaceful getaway. All the amenities were as described or pictured. The host were exceptional. I appreciated the communication over the app, and the offering/assistance with building a fire. I will definitely book this property again. Thanks for a great weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was amazing! The location to downtown Athens was convenient, only about 15 minutes away. The basement rental was much larger than expected. It was also so comfy, with the huge sectional, and nice bedrooms. The pool table that converted to a ping pong table was a huge hit with my family. The hosts were awesome! I asked for an iron, and he brought one down to me immediately! The only drawbacks were the limited parking and only 1 (however large!) bathroom, but we made it work! I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A wonderdul Stay-cation!

We rented this property to get a short get away for the weekend. We fished, and enjoyed the bonfire and had a wonderful time. It was much more than we thought we were going to get.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet Athens Alternative

Great house just outside Athens. Quiet beautiful property that is an easy drive or inexpensive Uber ride into town. You may find it hard to leave with all there is to do at the house. We cant wait to stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Sept 2023
We loved being your hosts and look forward to having y’all return! Go Dawgs!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

True Escape -

The owners have opened their park-like property to guests, and were excellent hosts! Gorgeous setting, well-planned interior, and all the little things that matter. Easy drive into Athens, but definitely quiet and peaceful location. Thank you for hosting!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May 2025
So glad you enjoyed your stay! Charles enjoyed meeting you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Favorite place to stay for anything in Athens

This place is a nice getaway from the craziness of downtown Athens at a fraction of the cost. You can be in the middle of it all in a matter of minutes. Room to spread out with comfy couches and a great outdoor space we didn't have time to enjoy. Will be staying here again if it's available.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Convenient to UGA campus

Very large basement on a beautiful property. The only downside is sharing one bathroom. Very nice and attentive property owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect spot

My family of four had the most wonderful trip! Our girls (ages 3 and 5) were especially delighted by the toys, the indoor playhouse, and the marshmallows for s’mores. And we were all thrilled by the pool table, the walking trails, the hammock by the pond’s waterfall, and the spacious rooms. Our hosts even offered to light the firepit for us — great stay all around!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

UGA Commencement 2023

Such an inviting place to stay! The location was a short drive from downtown Athens. We had everything we needed for a fun weekend surrounding our son's graduation from UGA.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Extremely Satisfied

We scheduled this stay to correspond to UGA's graduation. It worked out perfectly. The host was easy to work with. We grilled out, played pool and enjoyed sitting by the pond. Though 6 miles out of town we were able to Uber to and from with no issues.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect little escape

Escape to Pond Creek was exactly what we were looking for on our annual Father/Son trip. Only 15 minutes to Athens to see the Georgia Bulldogs game and experience the town. A great country escape. The owners had the fire pit prepped for us. Fishing rods set up for our sons to use. Supplies to cook S'mores. It was perfect. Would definitely recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home away from home

This has been my favorite rental of all time. The accommodations were spacious and we could really spread out, super comfortable couch, too. I loved the backyard deck area-it was so lovely with strings of lights, and Charles even made a fire for us so we could make s’mores! Jeanine was helpful with answering all my questions. There were so many nice touches, and I would happily stay again should my travels ever bring me back to Athens. And even though we were just renting the space, the owners made us feel like guests. Such a lovely experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Hope you will visit again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Very comfortable and convenient stay

We needed a place to visit with our son while he was in town and our home was being renovated. It was a very clean, cozy and comfortable space. Conveniently located between our home and the town of Athens. We initially were surprised it was a basement apartment since I filtered only houses but I did see where it is mentioned further down the listing description. But it had almost everything we needed to have a great week. I could see this space being perfect for a bigger family gathering. Very nice property and the hosts were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Felt very homey and was the perfect size for our group of 5. Definitely way more room for more than that. Perfect middle point between downtown Athens and a beautiful Ft. Yargo State park. Had a blast, would come again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very cozy and picturesque, as advertised

Stayed here for 3 days during UGA Parents Weekend. Commute was easy. Too bad we didn’t have more free time to enjoy the amenities! Go Dawgs!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice and quiet!

Spacious area. Owners left bottled water, snacks, and even everything needed to make s’mores.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Getaway

Secluded, comfortable and fun!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
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