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Escape to Pond Creek north of Athens

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Gameroom from bar/kitchenette.
Sectional sofa.
Living area
Dart board and blankets.
Pool table with ping pong top to put on top.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8223.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Athens, GA
  • University of Georgia
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Athens Arena
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Sanford Stadium
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Athens, GA (AHN-Ben Epps)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Blue room

1 Double Bed

Kids room

2 Single Beds

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

Sitting Room

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Basement

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Dining Area

About this property

Escape to Pond Creek north of Athens

Pond Creek Escape is just the place for you to come to relax and escape the hectic city life, but also be close to Athens, home of the University of Georgia with its fine music, sports, shopping and wonderful restaurants. Need suggestions for where to eat or what to do, the owners are full of great ideas for you. There is also a table with local info for you to read and enjoy.

Pond Creek Escape is a basement apartment located on 7 acres, just 8 miles from downtown Athens. The apartment has a private entrance and a parking spot by the door for one or two cars.

Guests can enjoy nature while sitting by the pond or listening to the water fall over the dam to the creek. The best napping spot is on the hammock on the Pond porch right by the dam. Inside guests can enjoy the game room with pool/ping pong table, card/game table, dart board, sectional sofa, and large screen tv. There is a bar/kitchen with a sink, microwave, refrigerator, toaster oven, crock pot, air fryer, waffle maker, and coffee maker.

The main bedroom has a king sized bed, smart tv, and is closest to the big bathroom. The children's room has two twin sized beds, and a really cool play loft. The 3rd bedroom has a full size bed and desk in it. Off the game room area is a sitting room with a full size futon and cabinets which contain board games such as Monopoly, Trivial Pursuit, Scrabble, Blockus, and other games. There are also decks of cards, backgammon, chess, and checkers available.

There is an extra room which includes a chair and a crib. There is one large bathroom with a large walk-in tile shower.

Basic cable and wifi are included in your stay. The wifi password will be given to you upon arrival.

A gas grill will be provided for grilling out, if you desire. Firewood will be provided for a campfire in the fire pit by the pond and a basket of s'more ingredients and marshmallow roasting sticks is provided for each stay.

The entire property has outside Ring security cameras.

Property manager

Jeanine & Charles Russell

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Midnight to 8AM Quiet time.
Visitors are not welcome on the property without prior approval from owners.
Parking is limited to two cars without prior approval.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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

About the area

Athens

Located in Athens, this apartment is in a rural area. Taylor-Grady House and T.R.R. Cobb House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Butts-Mehre Heritage Hall Sports Museum and Demonstration And Teaching Garden. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Sanford Stadium or Athens Arena. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing and other activities like birdwatching.
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Athens, GA

What's nearby

  • Georgia Square Mall - 14 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Classic Center - 14 min drive - 15.4 km
  • University of Georgia - 15 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Athens Arena - 16 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Sanford Stadium - 16 min drive - 16.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Olive Garden - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Escape to Pond Creek north of Athens pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Escape to Pond Creek north of Athens?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Escape to Pond Creek north of Athens?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Escape to Pond Creek north of Athens located?

This family-friendly Athens apartment building is located in a rural location, 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Bear Creek Reservoir Public Park & Fishing Access, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Bogart City Hall and Bogart Library. Statham Retail Centers and Farmers Market are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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

John M.

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

Weekend Stay

Hosts were very accommodating. Fun place.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart G.

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

Incredible setting

Our family had a great time staying here for the football game. The hosts made sure we had everything we needed and the house was amazing, definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

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

Great Location with room to spread out!

This home was perfect for our family with lots of room to sit outside and have fun together. Highly recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin K.

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

Perfect spot

My family of four had the most wonderful trip! Our girls (ages 3 and 5) were especially delighted by the toys, the indoor playhouse, and the marshmallows for s’mores. And we were all thrilled by the pool table, the walking trails, the hammock by the pond’s waterfall, and the spacious rooms. Our hosts even offered to light the firepit for us — great stay all around!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaret B.

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

Quiet Athens Alternative

Great house just outside Athens. Quiet beautiful property that is an easy drive or inexpensive Uber ride into town. You may find it hard to leave with all there is to do at the house. We cant wait to stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

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

Favorite place to stay for anything in Athens

This place is a nice getaway from the craziness of downtown Athens at a fraction of the cost. You can be in the middle of it all in a matter of minutes. Room to spread out with comfy couches and a great outdoor space we didn't have time to enjoy. Will be staying here again if it's available.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

katherine p.

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

Convenient to UGA campus

Very large basement on a beautiful property. The only downside is sharing one bathroom. Very nice and attentive property owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen L.

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

Perfect little escape

Escape to Pond Creek was exactly what we were looking for on our annual Father/Son trip. Only 15 minutes to Athens to see the Georgia Bulldogs game and experience the town. A great country escape. The owners had the fire pit prepped for us. Fishing rods set up for our sons to use. Supplies to cook S'mores. It was perfect. Would definitely recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

lori s., Waynesboro GA

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

UGA Commencement 2023

Such an inviting place to stay! The location was a short drive from downtown Athens. We had everything we needed for a fun weekend surrounding our son's graduation from UGA.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

William A.

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

Extremely Satisfied

We scheduled this stay to correspond to UGA's graduation. It worked out perfectly. The host was easy to work with. We grilled out, played pool and enjoyed sitting by the pond. Though 6 miles out of town we were able to Uber to and from with no issues.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

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

Home away from home

This has been my favorite rental of all time. The accommodations were spacious and we could really spread out, super comfortable couch, too. I loved the backyard deck area-it was so lovely with strings of lights, and Charles even made a fire for us so we could make s’mores! Jeanine was helpful with answering all my questions. There were so many nice touches, and I would happily stay again should my travels ever bring me back to Athens. And even though we were just renting the space, the owners made us feel like guests. Such a lovely experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Tami B.

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

Very comfortable and convenient stay

We needed a place to visit with our son while he was in town and our home was being renovated. It was a very clean, cozy and comfortable space. Conveniently located between our home and the town of Athens. We initially were surprised it was a basement apartment since I filtered only houses but I did see where it is mentioned further down the listing description. But it had almost everything we needed to have a great week. I could see this space being perfect for a bigger family gathering. Very nice property and the hosts were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

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

Very cozy and picturesque, as advertised

Stayed here for 3 days during UGA Parents Weekend. Commute was easy. Too bad we didn’t have more free time to enjoy the amenities! Go Dawgs!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clay F.

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

Very nice and quiet!

Spacious area. Owners left bottled water, snacks, and even everything needed to make s’mores.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terry l.

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

Perfect Getaway

Secluded, comfortable and fun!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah G.

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

Athens Getaway

Hosts were very accommodating! What a lovely accommodation. We’d definitely recommend and stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

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

Relaxing and quiet

Our boys 1 and 3 really enjoyed the space. We loved the back patio and pond. I was concerned there would be a lot of bugs but they were not bad at all. So thankful for time with family and a place to enjoy with them
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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

Awesome Getaway

We were in town for my daughters graduation from UGA. Only 10-15 minutes from downtown Athens. Property my was peaceful and quiet. Nice deck and fire pit by a pond with a small waterfall. Inside was perfect with lots of games. Hosts were great. Perfect communication before and during our stay. Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maureen H.

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

Wonderful retreat! Cozy and comfortable. AMAZING outdoor surroundings!

So simple and easy. Hosts are wonderful! Pictures online do not show how beautiful this place really is! We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Beautiful home!

Amazing views and very relaxing!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan B.

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

Fall Ball

Had a great time in Athens. Great place... great people
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris R.

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

Guys weekend.

This place is perfect for going to a UGA football game. The owners are very gracious. Looking forward to coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tina A.

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

Great vacation place

My granddaughters and I had a great time the place was clean, quiet, and many things for the kids to keep busy. We had an amazing view and lots of relaxation. The owners were very friendly. Very private place. I will definitely come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

harley r.

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

Simply wonderful!

This home was perfect for our trip to Athens! Highly recommend and will stay again. Very spacious and convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Jeanine & Charles Russell

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We moved back to Athens 20 years ago to get away from the traffic. Pond Creek was the perfect getaway, yet still close to Athens and all it has to offer. We decided to become hosts after all our friends visited and fell in love with our space and property. We have thoroughly enjoyed meeting new people and sharing our peaceful escape for the last 5 years.

Why they chose this property

Coming from the city, we decided we needed to live at Pond Creek after going to the back by the pond and creek. The peacefulness of living on 7 acres with water flowing is wonderful!

What makes this property unique

Languages:

English