Athens is a quaint and marvelous town that’s located in the state of Georgia. However, unlike many other Georgian towns, Athens has a great mix of old and new, where the Victorian-era downtown is lined with trendy shops. There’s also an up and coming food culture in the town, so you can check out the many different eateries, cafes and bars! There are so many things to do for visitors in Athens, like the Georgia Museum of Art and State Botanical Garden of Georgia. Read on to find out which Airbnb vacation rentals in Athens, Georgia, you should book for your next trip.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 20, 2025.
Entire homes:
Newly renovated, farmhouse-style cottage (from USD 98)
This bright and spotless farmhouse cottage is best for families or groups of up to six. It has heating and air conditioning so you can be comfortable no matter the weather. Toast to good times and make your own feast in the well-equipped kitchen. Free Wi-Fi and a large 4K UltraHD TV are available for your entertainment.
The home features three bedrooms and a bathroom supplied with toiletries. If you need a quick breather from the world, this cottage in a tranquil wooded setting is a great place to be!
Top guest reviews
Host:
the host was great and you have all the privacy you need for your staythe hosts were so accommodating beautiful cozy home we definitely look forward to staying againexcellent place to stay and excellent hostshard to beat a convenient relaxing space with friendly hostsagain the couple is very nice and responsive to messages and questionsLocation:
the location was also super convenient to downtownsuch a beautiful home and close to shopping and delicious food hope to stay again soonthis place was such a cute little stay we had a great timequick easy location to downtown athens and attractionsneat clean place to stay close to down townCleanliness:
spotlessly clean and comfortableit’s clean well maintained and peacefulthe space is clean comfortable and well appointeda clean quiet cabin with wonderful lightvery clean spacepictures are very accurategood communication from ownersRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
the very best feature is the comfortable mattress and super luxe bedding in the downstairs bedroomvery beautiful comfortable place with just the right amount of spacedownstairs bed was a queen… not overly comfortable… not terribly uncomfortableit’s a hidden gem downstairs: the bed is super comfortable and the bathroom is spacious
1. Homely and sizeable home (from USD 135)
Relax and unwind while streaming some of your favourite shows from your own Netflix account. The lovely rental in Athens, Georgia also comes with 3 beds; two bedrooms come with 1 queen-size bed each, and the other bedroom has a double bed. There’s also a twin foldout couch, which can comfortably accommodate 1 extra person. Have a game of pool with everyone, or browse through the host’s shelves to keep yourself entertained. Enjoy the view of the well-maintained backyard, or enjoy a cup of morning coffee while admiring the sunrise.
Top guest reviews
Host:
jim and his wife were excellent hostsyou and krista were beyond gracious hoststhe host was friendly and quick to respondjim and krista were just a phone call or text a way and were very responsivethe owners communicated efficiently and responded quicklyLocation:
super close to downtown (8 min uber)quiet and great locationoutstanding place to stay with prime locationgreat value great location great placehands down superb accommodations perfect location for everythingCleanliness:
extremely clean quiet and comfortablethis place was really cleanthe house was incredibly clean and well maintainedthe beds were comfortable and the bathrooms were clean and well maintainedbeautiful comfortable quiet and clean home with some great antiquesRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
three well appointed bedrooms two baths fully and a fully furnished kitchen with lots of nice toucheswe had the perfect stay comfortable relaxing beautiful home
2. Chic and bright guest home
Watch TV on the plush sofa, or pull it out into a comfortable full-size bed that can accommodate 1-2 people. There’s even sheets and pillows. Prepare a basic meal in the kitchenette or tuck into it at the small dining area. The charming apartment in Athens, Georgia is truly well-decorated, and that extends to the bedroom, where you can sleep in a large and comfortable bed. Head out to the outdoor patio, and lull yourself into a calm mood on the rocking chairs, while enjoying the view.
Athens, Georgia, United States
5.78 km (3.6 mi) from The State Botanical Garden of Georgia
3. Modest home close to downtown Athens (from USD 366)
Watch your favourite TV programmes or read an engaging book on the sofa, which can also be folded out into a bed for additional 1-2 guests. Just opposite the living room is the kitchen, where you can easily whip up a meal and tuck into it at the breakfast counter. Fall asleep soundly at night in the secluded and snug bedroom, and wake up when the sun rises. Also, go about your daily business with ease in the en-suite and fully-equipped bathroom.
Top guest reviews
Host:
nicolas was a great hosthost was so nice and communicated quicklythe host communicated quickly and was easy to work withnicolas was a fantastic host and super responsivenicholas is an attentive and friendly hostLocation:
perfect location for ussituated in a beautiful neighborhood with an easy walk to downtownsuch a great location toolocation was perfect for usclose to the university and in the cutest little neighborhoodCleanliness:
very clean and comfortablecool clean charming and quietclean and very cool interiorroomy and clean recently remodeled guest housesuper clean and stylish with a comfy bedRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
wifi was great ac worked like a charmthe bed is comfortable and the futon and air mattress create a great spaceloved the bed and open spacethe kitchen is beautiful with all the amenities and is a great space to eat and socializebed was comfortable and had plenty of blankets/pillows
4. Minimalist home in downtown Athens (from 144 USD)
While you’re in the minimalist living room, just sit back and relax on the sofa, which can be used as a sofa bed to accommodate 1-2 people. Consider cooking in the well-appointed kitchen and have a casual meal at the breakfast counter. There’re also two bedrooms. Both come with equally plush queen-size beds, so just choose whichever room and have a tranquil sleep.
Downtown Across from UGA
Address: Athens, Georgia, United States (see map)
Price: from 144 USD
Number of Guests: 6
5. Rustic guest cottage with modern trimmings (from USD 184)
Beyond this historic stone house for rent in Athens, Georgia, lies a contemporary and comfortable interior. After travelling to Athens, rest your tired feet on the plush seats, and keep warm while watching TV. In the master bedroom, there’s a large and plush queen-size bed so you can fall asleep instantly, and the small sleeping area has a small bed where you can sleep peacefully and privately.
Top guest reviews
Host:
the host is perfectthe host was great and i would rebook in a heartbeatlisa was a great host and we really enjoyed our stay in her cottagelisa is a great host and is very responsivelisa is a gracious host highly recommendLocation:
the location was perfectconvenient location and easy to work withalso location is perfect for walking to/from ugaa wonderfully private little place tucked away in a very convenient locationgreat space with privacy but close to everythingCleanliness:
clean cozy super well designedgreat place clean as can bevery clean quiet and perfect locationit is sparking clean with gorgeous upscale and comfortable sheets and beddingthe cottage is exactly as advertised - adorably decorated clean great bedding and plenty of towelsRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
the cottage is so comfortable and cozyreally nice linens and comfortable furnishingsthe space is beautifully decorated with comfortable furniturethe cottage is comfortable private and quietthe bed and the couch were both so comfortable to relax after walking around all day
6. Beautiful loft in historic factory (from 180 USD)
Relax on the plush sofa while keeping cool under the fan, and you can retreat into the kitchen to prepare a mouth-watering meal. There are also two bedrooms that come with identical queen-size beds. There’s also a daybed and trundle bed that are hidden in the downstairs den, which can comfortably sleep 2 people.
Super Fun Bottleworks Loft in Heart of Athens!
Address: Athens, Georgia, United States (see map)
Price: from 180 USD
Number of Guests: 6
7. Charming and contemporary downtown home
Just chill out on the couch and indulge in some TV shows, or admire the view which lies outside the windows. Put together a wonderful meal in the well-appointed kitchen and eat it at the breakfast counter. This contemporary abode has two bedrooms that contains a queen-size bed each. There’s also an air mattress that can accommodate 1-2 people. When you’re on the deck, you can feel as though you’re living in the trees, and you’ll also have an amazing view of the garden.
Athens, Georgia, United States
7.28 km (4.6 mi) from The State Botanical Garden of GeorgiaAccommodates: 6
Top guest reviews
Host:
our host was wonderful and made himself available when we had any questionswarren was an awesome hostowner is so easy to work withwarren is a great host - he was accommodating in assisting us with a reservation at short noticewarren has a lovely home and he was super responsiveLocation:
great house close to campusgreat place close to downtown athensthe house is super cool and really close to downtown athensthe home is located very close to downtown area with easy access to great restaurants and shoppingthis location was super convenient to the uga campus as well as restaurantsCleanliness:
very clean and worked great for our familythe house was very clean and well appointedwhen we arrived everything was clean and greatthis house is awesome everything is new and clean and worked perfect for our weekendclean modern well appointed home can't go wrong with this propertyRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
breakfast amenities abound and a beautiful outdoor space at yard level and balcony finish the spacewe enjoyed coffee granola bars and bananas for breakfast8 of us played card games using the big coffee tablethe kitchen is well equipped for cooking and the open floor-plan is greatgood internet comfy beds beautiful place
8. Simple home in up and coming neighbourhood (from 250 USD)
When you’re feeling famished, you can easily prepare a delicious meal in the fully-appointed kitchen, and you can tuck into your meal comfortably in the dining area. Both bedrooms come with a queen-size bed each, and they’re equally plush, so you can have an undisturbed sleep. The living room also comes with a sofa that can be used as a bed for 1-2 guests. And in the private, quiet and naturally bright sunroom, you can catch up on your reading, or just unwind while basking in the sun’s gentle rays.
Two bedroom home in Normaltown
Address: Athens, Georgia, United States (see map)
Price: from 250 USD
Number of Guests: 6
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9. Modern and cosy farmhouse
Imagine your own bright and private bedroom where you can rest well, and enjoy the view of the host’s farm from the quirky, mismatched seats. Feel free to prepare some basic meals or get a drink in the lively communal kitchen. Have an extravagant and warm soak in the hot tub and enjoy it surrounded by nature.
Athens, Georgia, United States
13.83 km (8.6 mi) from The State Botanical Garden of GeorgiaAccommodates: 2
Top guest reviews
Host:
nice space and great hostlaura is a wonderful hostlaura's house was awesome and she was a wonderful hostamazing hospitality laura is friendly caring and a wealth of knowledge about the farm and the propertylaura was a great hostLocation:
great location for the uga gamethe location is about 5 minutes from athens proper which was perfect for ussuch a fantastic location and very gracious hostbeautiful retreat very close to downtown laura is a wonderful host10 minutes outside of athens this was a perfect place to stay for game dayCleanliness:
cool place loved the pups hot tub was clean and relaxingthe space was comfortable and cleanRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
my husband and i really enjoyed staying at laura’s goat pasture view room
10. Live like royalty
Within this Athens home for rent, you’ll have your own private room for 2 that’s ornately-decorated. Feel free to have a warm soak in the bathtub or shower in your own private bathroom. Hang out in the large communal living room and tinker on the ivories of the piano. You’re also welcome to use the humongous kitchen to come up with a delicious and basic meal before tucking into it in the large and illuminated communal dining hall.
Athens, Georgia, United States
6.75 km (4.2 mi) from The State Botanical Garden of GeorgiaAccommodates: 4
Top guest reviews
Host:
kevin was a wonderful hostkevin was a gracious hostkevin is a great hostkevin was a wonderful host and he is doing beautiful things with his renovationhe is a great hostLocation:
9 mile easy walk) and found the location very convenientkevin's house is ideally located within a short walk of downtown athensaccomodations were outstanding location was super convenient and close to campus and near lots of restaurantslocation is perfect for getting to downtown athens by footthe house is within walking distance of many great restaurants and barsCleanliness:
his home is elegantly furnished clean comfortable and well equippedRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
the room was large quiet and very comfortable with a private bathroom and an amazing cast iron tubthe room itself has a historic charm compete with a fireplace chandelier and cast iron tubwe loved the set up of the bedroom - two double beds worked perfectly for usthe room was large and comfortablethe house is stunning and very comfortable
11. Historic cottage (from USD 156)
Located in the historic Chicopee Dudley neighborhood, near downtown, this Airbnb vacation rental is a vibrant 1940’s cottage that features a rustic design and different pastel-colored walls. The holiday home only comes with two bedrooms but it can accommodate up to nine guests comfortably. It is complete with a bright living room surrounded by windows, a cozy dining room for four, and a modern kitchen where you can whip up something special. Also, it comes with a spacious deck with sunlounger and seating options, where you can lounge and soak in Vitamin D. Additionally, the property accepts pets.
Top guest reviews
Host:
gwyneth was an amazing hostyou and daniel have been absolutely wonderful hostsone of my favorite hostgwyneth was a a gracious accommodating host with a lovely homehost is very friendly and super quick to respondLocation:
super close to ugaclose to a lovely park tooawesome location for game daysamazing house and locationgreat location close to downtown and ugaCleanliness:
very clean and great environmentit was really cleanvery clean and so cutethe space was cleanreally clean convenient spot minutes from downtown athensRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
the cottage was very comfortable and cozygreat vibes comfortable and an endless supply of eye candythe sun room and patio were my favoritethis charming cottage has become our regular athens spot convenient private and so cozythe openness/lighting in the living room was really great for us at the time
Attractive and awesome Athens
For a cool and unique vacation experience, how about visiting Athens, Georgia? Anyone who drops by will be welcomed into the town by the laid-back locals who just ooze old-fashioned Southern charm. Wait no more! Visit this beautiful and modern city and stay at one of the best Airbnbs in Athens, Georgia.
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