Ninety minutes from Atlanta's FIFA World Cup 2026 matches, Classic City Retreat is Athens' premier large-group mansion — a 4,600 sq ft estate in the heart of Five Points with a private hot tub, theater room, and space for 15 guests to spread out in luxury. Whether you're here for the World Cup, a UGA game day, graduation weekend, or a family reunion, this is the house that makes the trip unforgettable.
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THE SPACE
This isn't a vacation rental — it's an estate. The main floor opens into a grand living room with a 7-piece sectional, gas fireplace, and 65" TV. Downstairs, 1,500 sq ft of dedicated entertainment space houses a full game room (pool table, ping pong, foosball, air hockey), a private theater with plush seating for 8, and two secluded bedrooms. Step outside to a private gazebo with a large hot tub, dining area, firepit, and propane grill — surrounded by bamboo and Georgia pines.
THE BEDROOMS
Master Suite — King bed, luxury blackout drapes, jet tub, double sinks, walk-in shower
Bedroom 2 — Canopy queen, TV, private bath
Bedroom 3 — Double queen, blackout curtains, ceiling fan
Bedroom 4 — Queen bed, TV, private bath
Bedroom 5 — Full bed + 2 bunk beds, sleeps 6, private bath
All rooms feature Malanni fine linen bedding, blow dryers, and hotel-grade toiletries.
WORLD CUP 2026
Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium hosts 8 FIFA World Cup matches June–July 2026, just 90 minutes from your front door. Classic City Retreat sleeps 15 — perfect for fan groups traveling together. We're the largest and highest-rated private home in Athens for groups this size.
FIFA Match Days at Atlanta Stadium:
· June 15 · June 18 · June 21 · June 24 · June 27
· July 1 (Round of 32) · July 7 (Round of 16) · July 15 (Semifinal)
UGA GAME DAYS
Two miles from Sanford Stadium. Walk the Georgia Pines path through Five Points directly to the stadium. No parking hassles, no rideshare waits — just walk. We host the best game day experience in Athens, period.
2026 Home Games: Sep 5 · Sep 12 · Sep 26 (Oklahoma) · Oct 3 · Oct 17 (Auburn) · Nov 14 · Nov 28 (Georgia Tech)
THE NEIGHBORHOOD
Five Points is Athens' most beloved walkable neighborhood — coffee shops, restaurants, Avid Bookshop, and Jittery Joe's all within a 10-minute stroll. Five minutes to downtown Athens, UGA campus, and the Classic Center.
· 0.75 miles to Five Points shops and dining
· 2 miles to Sanford Stadium
· 3 min drive to UGA campus
· 90 min to Atlanta FIFA matches at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
PERFECT FOR
· FIFA World Cup fan groups (sleeps 15)
· UGA football game day weekends
· Graduation and family celebrations
· Wedding parties and reunions
· Corporate retreats
HOUSE NOTES
· Pet friendly — 2 pets welcome
· Free parking on premises
· Self check-in via smart lock
· 1 Gb WiFi throughout
· Triple-insulated walls for privacy
· Professional cleaning crew before every stay