Home of the state’s public research university, Athens offers locals and visitors alike to experience its antebellum architecture with modern and hip style to accommodate students roaming around The University of Georgia and beyond. Go down memory lane while walking around the historic Civil War towns or just enjoy the Victorian-era downtown with trendy shops, nightclubs, and dining options. Discover what the city has to offer from art museums, nature parks, a botanical garden, and food tastings for authentic Georgian cuisines. Visiting Georgia soon? Update your itinerary as we have listed the top 10 best Vrbo accommodations in Athens that you should consider for your stay.
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 March 13, 2023.
1. Spacious dwelling place near Sanford Stadium (from USD 550)
Perched just a short walk from Sanford Stadium, this four-bedroom house is perfect for Georgia football weekends and it is equally good for a graduation ceremony since it’s close to the campus. Gather your guests in the expansive patio and adjacent deck to celebrate life’s moments or feel comfortable inside the house that can accommodate up to 11 people. Make use of the large backyard where you can park up to five cars if you need to drive around Athens or just hit the sidewalk in front of the house for fine restaurants in the Five Points area which are all a walking distance.
Athens, GA, US
4.48 km (2.8 mi) from The State Botanical Garden of GeorgiaTop guest reviews
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Kitchen is well stocked with anything you needthe kitchen is fully equipped and the outside patio area was perfect for dinner that we cooked on the grillCleanliness:
It was very clean comfortable and convenientHost:
Host was communicative and helpful all the way Pure southern hospitalityThe owner Dan was very quick to respond to all questions we had before arrival and during the stayis also very communicative would recommendHe was very helpful and even left cups/napkins in the house of our opposing teamsThe owner Dan could not have been more friendly and accommodating and was very to easy to get in touch with; he was supportive and provided us with great information to assist us in our needs We...Read more reviewsLocation:
House is within an uber drive to all the great bars and locationsThe beds are very comfortable and give you a good night's rest after a day of graduation ceremonies Location is perfect for walking to many Athens/UGA spots (Cali n Titos Coliseum Sanford Stadium)The property is in the perfect location for all things UGA relatedThe house was perfect for our needs - very clean well furnished house near the UGA campus and within walking distance of Sanford Stadium as well as nearby coffee shops and restaurantsVery clean house in a great location
2. Beautifully furnished house perfect for any occasion (from USD 450)
Celebrate your life’s moments in this spacious private accommodation that is suitable for hosting a simple graduation event, a birthday party, or any other special event. Gather around the living room with comfy sofas where you can relax while watching movies on the 50-inch TV screen. A group of 10 people will surely have a convenient sleep in the comfort of a large bed in either of the four rooms including a special Hobbit bedroom perfect for kids. With Five Points’ restaurants, shopping, and coffee houses just a walking distance, you will never run out of supplies and ingredients to prepare a sumptuous meal for your guests.
2.97 km (1.9 mi) from The State Botanical Garden of GeorgiaAccommodates: 10
Minimum Nights: 2
Refund Policy : 100% refund if you cancel at least 60 days before check-in.
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The kitchen was modern with modern appliances and everything you need to cook withgreat kitchen and dining amenitiesthe water in the shower turned ice coldThe downstairs bedroom did not receive adequate heat compared to the upstairs bedroomsthat the photos show but very comfortableCleanliness:
The house was nicely decoratedHost:
John was great to work withand he was there Saturday morning to try to resolve the problemThe owner was a great host even called to tell us we had left something behind ThanksWe were late one morning because we didn't know this until the first person took a showerHe checked with us to ensure we were enjoying our stayRead more reviewsLocation:
The house is in a nice older neighborhood near the UGA campus and just minutes from shopping and restaurantsIt is located in a lovely neighborhood and we walked in the morning to a bakery about a mile awayThere are some restaurants nearby as wellThe house was a fun relaxing place to stay Great neighborhood Close to venueThe house itself has a very unique layout with 2 kitchens and lots of space to hang out in
3. Great entertaining space with large backyard (from USD 514)
Have a memorable stay in this private accommodation not far from the University of Georgia and Sanford Stadium. Enjoy a morning work-out in the large private backyard or relax and have a cup of coffee in the lovely screened porch. Stay and relax in the wooden-floored and well-maintained living room with a sleeper sofa, an additional loveseat, and chairs, after digging into the meal in the adjacent dining area. Lie down and fall asleep in the comfort of your room with a large bed or stay in the porch with a swinging bed and a television perfect for a movie marathon.
4.69 km (3.0 mi) from The State Botanical Garden of GeorgiaAccommodates: 8
Minimum Nights: 2
Refund Policy : 100% refund if you cancel at least 14 days before check-in.
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Great screened in porch with TV as wellWe went for a football weekend and it was great to be able to have four couples in one placeThe house is charming and we had everything we needed for that many peopleThe fridge was stocked with bottled water and bags of iceHost:
Sallie went above and beyond with her hospitalityWe loved the house and location owner great to work with no complaints quiet neighborhoodIt offered all the comforts and convenience for our family to have fun including a well stocked kitchen nice bedrooms lovely screened porch and private back yardOverall great home and fantastic experience with the owner Would recommend highly without reservation and will definitely look to rent again for another football weekendSallie was especially helpful by providing extra tables & chairs for our extended family as well as chilled water & other necessities to make our stay special I would whole heartily recommend thi...Read more reviewsLocation:
Stayed here for UGA graduation - very convenient to everythingWe just celebrated our daughter's graduation from UGAThe location is great-not too far from UGA and downtown Sallie is a dream to work with Would definitely stay againGreat house and location Dawgs won to make it even betterShe also laid out some snacks and a can of Jittery Joe's coffee for brewing in the morning after a late night out
4. Sparkling clean home away from home (from USD 100)
Feel welcome in this spacious home with a split floor plan which can accommodate a family of eight that is up for a weekend football game or just want to explore downtown Athens. Prepare an invigorating meal (that you can share in the adjacent dining area) in the fully equipped kitchen with a stove and an oven. Relax in the living room surrounded by a queen sleeper sofa, a love seat, and additional comfy sitters while watching movies in the large HDTV. If you want to tour the University of Georgia or cheer for your favorite team at Sanford Stadium, an eight-minute drive is all you need to reach your destination.
13.22 km (8.3 mi) from The State Botanical Garden of GeorgiaAccommodates: 8
Minimum Nights: 30
Refund Policy :
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The master bedroom has a full size bed as does a second bedroom Third bedroom has twin beds Comfortable furniture in the living room Kitchen had everything you'd needTrip included our 2 children and their spousesEverything you could possibly need was availableOur party was 6 attending a wedding in AthensMyself and 3 friends stayed at this property for the UGA/Auburn Game and could not have been happierCleanliness:
The house was clean and had everything we neededThe house was clean and well equippedclean and very roomyThe property was clean comfortable and very close to downtown Athens and the gameHost:
She was always available by phone and very helpfulMs Sylvia is very nice and very professionalWe had one minor issue that the owner addressed immediately We would definitely returnwe could have got more family members togetherand the host had it taken care of very expedientlyRead more reviewsLocation:
The house is close to Athens and UGA stadiumThe property was perfect very convenient to the Taylor-Grady House and the rest of downtown Athens Not walkable but a short drive or Uber rideI took my daughter and granddaughter to Athens to spend Christmas with my grandsonThe house is clean and fully equipped Only 10 minutes from campusit was serviceable but not optimal-
Complete your Athens getaway with a homey stay
After a strenuous day of walking around the city of Athens, it is a must to go back to a place with complete amenities and a relaxing ambiance. Whether you are out all day cheering for your favorite team at Sanford Stadium or roaming around downtown for last-minute shopping, these Vrbo accommodations in Athens make for a perfect nest to ease up for a while and prepare yourself for another day. Book your stay now before it’s too late!
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