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Athens Getaway! Walk to Downtown!

Athens Getaway! Walk to Downtown!

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Modern but cozy Mulberry Fields. A custom home in the heart of Athens.
Ample off-street parking
Mulberry Fields entrance with smart lock
Master bedroom - queen bed - located on main level - attached full bath
Master bedroom - queen bed - located on main level - attached full bath

Overview of Athens Getaway! Walk to Downtown!

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 6167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Explore the area

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Athens, GA
  • Popular LocationClassic Center15 min walk
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Georgia19 min walk
  • Popular LocationSanford Stadium3 min drive
  • AirportAthens, GA (AHN-Ben Epps)6 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
Dining Area

About this property

Athens Getaway! Walk to Downtown!

- 0.6 miles from downtown
- 0.9 miles from Sanford Stadium (door-to-door)
- Off-street parking for 2 to 6 cars
- Private sunken garden with chiminea
- Claw-foot soaking tub
- Full kitchen, modern appliances
- Open floor plan
- Certified Earthcraft home

Forget driving and paying $$$ to park for games! This is one of the best-located properties in Athens. The simple, modern design of this home makes for a relaxed, carefree stay. Unique windows and room design provide glorious light while providing privacy from the street. A kitchen where you can really enjoy cooking. Off-street parking accommodates 4 cars (up to 6 cars if you want to pack them in on game days) with additional parking available on the street.

The house has three spacious bedrooms. The Master Suite on the main level has a queen bed with Leesa mattress, walk-in shower, and antique claw-foot soaking tub. Upstairs bedrooms are separated by a wide landing, providing privacy and sound isolation. Upstairs, the King Room has a memory foam king bed with tub/shower and walk-in closet. The Queen Room has a queen bed with Leesa mattress, walk-in shower, and walk-in closet. All bedrooms have vaulted ceilings that add to the feeling of spaciousness. In addition, there is a queen inflatable mattress and a full-size futon if needed. There is also a half bath on the main level.

Dudley Park is directly across the street, with the Oconee River Greenway just around the corner. Make the 3-minute walk to Mama's Boy for the best (and most fun) breakfast or lunch in Athens, then stroll downtown or walk back along Trail Creek and the Oconee River to the house via the beautiful greenway. Downtown Athens has a well deserved reputation for food, music, and fun, while greater Athens provides concerts, museums, markets, the state botanical gardens, hiking, biking, water sports on the French Broad River and, of course, all things UGA!




Property manager

Stephen and Jill Davis
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Up to 2 well behaved dogs. Cats not allowed.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking allowed anywhere on the property.
Primary renter must occupy the property throughout the rental period. No third party rentals.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Athens

Located in Athens, this holiday home is in the city centre. 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. Butts-Mehre Heritage Hall Sports Museum and Demonstration And Teaching Garden are also worth visiting. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as cycling and hiking in the area.
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Athens, GA

What's nearby

  • Classic Center - 15 min walk
  • University of Georgia - 19 min walk
  • The Georgia Theatre - 19 min walk
  • Sanford Stadium - 3 min drive
  • 40 Watt Club - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mellow Mushroom Athens - 15 min walk
  • Blind Pig Tavern - 16 min walk
  • DePalma's Italian Cafe - 14 min walk
  • Flanagan's - 16 min walk
  • Dairy Queen - 8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Athens Getaway! Walk to Downtown! located?

Located in the heart of Athens, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Dudley Park and University of Georgia. North Oconee River Park and Classic Center are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
UGA Visit
Trip to Athens for UGA PharmD Program interview
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Wedding
Property is warm and welcoming. Nice space. Location offers great opportunity to explore Athens while also being close proximity to wedding venue in Greensboro. Would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

pamela t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Repeat guest
This is my favorite place to stay in Athens! I have rented this property multiple times! Great location! Super clean! Great outdoor space! Excellent communication with property owners! I will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous house!
We had an amazing time at this beautiful, luxurious, roomy house. Spotless, comfortable, and welcoming space within walking distance of downtown. Spacious airy rooms with high ceilings ceilings and lots of light – – and everyone gets their own bathroom! The fire pit was divine. We had a wonderful time. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Billie L., Richmond, Virginia USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love this place
We’ve stayed in this house several times while visiting our daughter in Athens. Every visit has been a joy. The owners and property managers are always so responsive, the house is impeccably clean and well-appointed, and all of our needs are always met. Highly recommended. We will be back.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Stephen and Jill Davis

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We're Steve and Jill, both native Atlantans. Jill works freelance for Atlanta ad agencies. Steve was CTO at an Atlanta media services company. Now retired, he is directing his geek super powers toward Mulberry Fields. We love Atlanta, but let's face it, it can be a little hectic. A few years down the road we wanted to move to a more compact walkable city, but we didn't want to give up music, food, or culture. We decided on Athens, which has everything we were looking for in a city and allows us to maintain our Atlanta connections. So in a few years the house you are renting will be our full time residence. (We can't wait!) Since this will be our permanent home someday, we will continue to add improvements and will never cut corners on the property.

Josh and Nicole, our property managers, are local Athenians. They help manage our bookings and keep the house is tip top shape. You'll be communicating with them during your stay. Josh and Nicole have a few rental properties around town and enjoy hosting wonderful guest like yourself! Josh is in finance and Nicole is a graphic designer and photographer. They enjoy traveling, being active, and hanging with their pups Gus and Mellie.

Why they chose this property

We couldn't believe our luck in finding this place. The house is a one-of-a-kind by designer/builder Eric Wright. It was designed to leave a light footprint on our planet, but the spaces, textures, and light just have a feeling of Wright-ness (okay, pun intended). It is truly in a Goldilocks location, a very short walk to all of the downtown and campus action, but just across the river and sited right across from quiet, lovely Dudley Park!

What makes this property unique

The location is just to the east of downtown. It is extremely close to both the University (Sanford Stadium) and the downtown scene, but being on the east side of the Oconee River, it is quiet and laid back, with the beautiful Oconee Greenway just around the corner. It is also just a few blocks from Exit 8 on Loop 10, so getting into and out of town is a breeze - no need to run the gauntlet of Broad Street. On weekends you will see cars mysteriously parked across the street from the house. Those are locals who park here to make the walk to Mama's Boy, a standout in the already exceptional Athens restaurant scene. A short walk in the other direction takes you to Weaver D.'s., the little soul food joint that gave us the expression "Automatic for the people," the inspiration for one of REM's most famous album titles. In under 10 minutes you can walk to The Classic Center for major concerts. Walk another block and you are in the heart of the downtown retail/entertainment district. In the other direction it's about a twenty minute walk to Sanford Stadium. Once you arrive you can enjoy so much of Athens without getting back in your car. By car, you are ten minutes from all Athens has to offer. We also can't say enough about our sunken garden. It is so private and so pleasant!

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