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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

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 6167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Athens, GA
  • Classic Center
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • University of Georgia
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Sanford Stadium
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Athens, 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
Garden
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

Josh and Nicole Bridwell
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

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

Important information

You need to know

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 hiking/biking trails and cycling in the area.
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Athens, GA

What's nearby

  • Classic Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • University of Georgia - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • The Georgia Theatre - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • 40 Watt Club - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Sanford Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Waffle House - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Blue Sky - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪DePalma's Italian Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪JINYA Ramen Bar - Athens - ‬14 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 mile (2 km) of Dudley Park, University of Georgia and Sanford Stadium. North Oconee River Park and Classic Center are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

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

Matthew T.

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

Stay here!!

Perfect house and location!Simply check in and check out-Clean, nice linens, quaint private yard area with fire pit and plenty of cut wood-Property managers were responsive and efficient-
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tori A.

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

SEC Swimming Championships

Great location and great house. Hosts are extremely helpful. This was our second stay and we would come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

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

Amazing Location

This house is unbelievably cute and in the best location. You can walk the Firefly trail or Dudley park on your way to downtown or breakfast. House had everything we needed for a great Parents' Weeekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn L.

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

Super cute house

We enjoyed our weekend in Athens. This house was so cute and comfortable and very close to downtown. Our host was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin B.

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

What a gem!!

This property was amazing!!! Loved the layout, decor, and the backyard space. We were visiting Athens for work, and my colleagues and I stayed here. We loved it!!! It was peaceful and quiet, and the best part was that it was within walking distance to downtown. Loved it, and would love to stay again the next we’re in Athens!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David A.

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

Christmas in Athens

Wonderful hosts and a wonderful place to stay. Everything was perfect! Fenced yard was perfect for our dog with a park and trails right across the street.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Billie L.

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

Fabulous place

We have stayed at this property numerous times. We keep coming back because the owners and managers are so friendly and helpful; the place is so pretty and clean; and the location is perfect. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie D.

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

Great property

Great property, very well appointed and clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Fabulous Wedding Weekend

What an amazing gem of a house. Well appointed and easy access to all the wedding venues. The property managers were so accommodating. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dallas M.

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

GA/TN game

Great property and location!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

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

Great location

This house was perfect for our family and pets for our 3 day convention. This was our second time staying here, and it is well stocked and comfortable!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dallas M.

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

GA/Auburn weekend

The property is in a great location for walking to downtown. The back yard is set up perfect for grilling out…fire pit is perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P.

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

Athens stay

The property was well equipped, clean and safe. Our dogs enjoyed the fenced in yard and the fire pit looked very cozy but we did jot have time to take advantage on it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Location Location

We were in town to help our child move into the dorms The location was centrally located to everything we wanted to do while visiting Athens
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great wedding weekend in Athens, Georgia

Love the house, very easy to get around downtown Athens.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Will R.

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

Fantastic Place

Perfect location and really cool house. Will rent again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeri S.

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

Weekend in Athens

The property and service is 5 star!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M., Social Circle GA

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

Beautiful Home, great locations

The owners are so great to work with and the property is excellent. Must stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

john c.

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

Perfect addition to a perfect weekend

The house is beautiful and was perfect for the weekend of our daughter’s wedding. So comfortable clean and had everything we needed. Would recommend without reserve
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Langdon V.

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

Good Location - Thoughtful Accommodations

We had a great weekend staying at Stephen and Jill's house. We walked from the house to campus and downtown, as well as the park next door. The house had everything we needed and more. We would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Avery M., Dallas, Texas

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

Amazing Athens Stay

We had a great stay at this property. Perfect true 3 bed/ 3.5 bath house with futon for extra sleeping space in between the two bedrooms upstairs. The fenced-in yard was a huge plus for our two dogs who stayed with us for the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deana B., Whigham, Georgia

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

Beautiful Home for a football weekend in Athens!

We had a wonderful weekend and were extremely happy with the accommodations. This home had everything we could want or need… and the fire pit/ outdoor area was perfect for visiting with friends!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bill W., Athens, GA USA

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

Great Stay

Modern house with all the amenities right down to welcome snacks and water in the refrigerator. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cameron K.

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

Great Athens home

Very nice house in a great location near downtown. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chase C.

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

Great house and location.

House was great for my family. Plenty of room for all of us. Really clean and liked the setup. Host was extremely accommodating and easy to communicate with. Location is spot on. It made it very easy to enjoy all the restaurants and bars downtown. Would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Josh and Nicole Bridwell

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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!

Languages:

English

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