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🎸Newly Renovated Home in Downtown Athens! Big Yard, Perfect Getaway & Tailgate

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A TRULY ONE OF A KIND RETREAT
. 🐾🐾 GO DAWGS 🐾🐾
🍀🍁SERENITY AT ITS BEST🍁🍀
🍔 Cozy Grilling Spot 🍔
PUT ON SOME VINYL AND DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY! 🎶🎶🎶

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6104.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Athens, GA
  • Classic Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • University of Georgia
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Sanford Stadium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Athens, GA (AHN-Ben Epps)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

🎸Newly Renovated Home in Downtown Athens! Big Yard, Perfect Getaway & Tailgate


Newly renovated, furnished IN-TOWN HOME is Convenient to everything! Perfect getaway from the big city and great tailgate/get together spot during football season and game day!

Come enjoy the beauty of Downtown Athens! This quaint, well decorated and eclectic retreat is perfect for enjoying Athens and surrounding areas! Walking distance to: Campus/ Sanford Stadium, Restaurants, Bars, Music Venues, Breweries, Coffee Shops and more!

We are approximately 1 mile from the UGA Arch & 1/2 mile from Historical Downtown Athens with many places to shop, eat and explore. Walking/Biking distance to Downtown, North Campus, Sandford Stadium, NormalTown and Five Points.

A short 3 minute drive to the Beechwood/Alps shopping centers. Prince Ave, NormalTown is just 4 blocks from your front door...Enjoy walking, biking or running in a very respected, beautiful Athens Historic neighborhood!

Convenient to all major roads that lead in and out of Athens! Accessible from both the East or West side of the bypass and Atlanta Highway.

Built in 1935 the home is encompassed by a very nice yard with lots of gorgeous trees!! 🦋

As you enter the home, you will feel as if you are stepping back in time! In an effort to make your visit a UNIQUE EXPERIENCE (not just somewhere to sleep) we got creative and worked endlessly (traveling to and fro) gathering a mix of Mid Century and antique pieces to make it a bit groovy! In addition, this visual vacation offers lots of bright colors and hues making it festive and a bit edgy!

For your listening pleasure, there is a turntable with a small selection of artists to choose from. We encourage you to bring some of your favorite vinyl.

Among many things, there are two new flat screen televisions with ROKU in the master bedroom (Netflix, Pandora, and more). A private dressing table for the ladies be able to relax while getting dressed! In addition, you and your guests will also enjoy 100% Cotton Sheets and Towels.

The back porch and patio allow a view of the serene, spacious backyard perfect for relaxing, grilling, dining, chilling out and tailgating with your friends and family. UGA corn-hole boards add to the fun! Fire Pit for fall fires. Parking for 4 vehicles.

Dogs are welcome ($200 nonrefundable deposit). Our yard is spacious and fenced-in! 🐶 NO CATS. Any undisclosed pets discovered will incur an additional $350 charge.

We have taken great pride in providing our guest with all the essentials of home and more! Well maintained, professionally cleaned and disinfected top to bottom and inspected after every guest visit. We will continue working to make everything safe, sanitary and perfect for all of our guests.

**Rates do vary based on games, graduation and holidays **
** Booking request w/ stay dates more than 1 year (12Mo) out cannot be guaranteed**

By renting the house you agree to ALL OF THE HOUSE RULES and relinquish the property owners of any and all responsibility in the event of any type of incident, injury or accident.

We look forward to having you as our guest on your visit to The Classic City!

Joel and Dana



Property manager

Joel Robert Brooks

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 12:00 PM
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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 less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No undisclosed pets are allowed. No Cats. An additional $350 fee will be incurred if evidence of an undisclosed pet.

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 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. T.R.R. Cobb House and Original Fine Art Gallery are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Farmers Market and Georgia Square Mall. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Sanford Stadium or Stegeman Coliseum. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby kayaking, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Athens, GA

What's nearby

  • 40 Watt Club - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • The Georgia Theatre - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Classic Center - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • University of Georgia - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Sanford Stadium - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Cookout - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Flying Biscuit Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 🎸Newly Renovated Home in Downtown Athens! Big Yard, Perfect Getaway & Tailgate pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at 🎸Newly Renovated Home in Downtown Athens! Big Yard, Perfect Getaway & Tailgate ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 🎸Newly Renovated Home in Downtown Athens! Big Yard, Perfect Getaway & Tailgate ?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is 🎸Newly Renovated Home in Downtown Athens! Big Yard, Perfect Getaway & Tailgate located?

Located in Cobbham Historic District, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Seney-Stovall Chapel and University of Georgia. Taylor-Grady House and T.R.R. Cobb House are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 60 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Holly M.

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

Again and Again

We’ve been coming to Athens for over 7 years to visit kids attending UGA and have stayed at this wonderful property multiple times. It’s always clean and welcoming and the owner never fails to be courteous and communicative. We’ll continue to return whenever we visit Athens!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

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

Old School Rocks!!

This was our 4th stay at Old School and EVERY stay has been amazing! There is no where else we want to stay for football weekends in Athens! The host is excellent at communication and is there for any of your needs and questions immediately! The house is spotless, well equipped with anything you need for cooking and the beds are super comfortable. The neighbors are very friendly, great streets to walk your dog and walking distance to the stadium and some restaurants. We have stayed in VRBOs in GA and FL and these hosts are by far the best we have ever encountered!. I can't say enough positive things about this super cute place to stay! You won't go wrong booking the Old School!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann C.

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

UGA Family Weekend

We enjoyed our stay and was close proximity to all the activities and restaurants. Great communication with owner!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet Z.

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

UGA HOMECOMING

Thank you for having such a convenient and clean house! Everything was great and well equipped! We really enjoyed the welcome basket! I am sure we will return and thank you for being so accommodating to us! Great host!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erika B.

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

Family weekend

The house was very clean and decorated great. Close to campus and downtown. Enjoyed our stay and will stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kendal S.

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

Excellent house close to UGA

Old School was very convenient to all Athens locations. Secure off street parking. Very clean. We loved the retro decor!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve K.

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

Clean, comfortable, great location

We stayed at the property in early February and it perfectly met our needs. Plenty of space for four adults and setup well. Very clean. Property manager was very helpful and great to work with.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

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

Really great house!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this really cool house! It was immaculate and stocked with everything one could possibly need. There was even a welcome basket with snacks and a bottle of Prosecco! We will definitely be booking this home again. The only downfall is the surrounding properties seemed a little shady.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

scott e.

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

great place

Joel is super in communication . Great location . Couldn’t have been better
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia G.

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

Great place to stay!

This is our second stay here - highly recommend! Very clean and lots of special touches! And host was great and very attentive to whatever we needed! We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly M.

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

Never Disappoints!!!

This is our fourth stay at this property. Even after trying a few other VRBO properties in Athens, we keep coming back to this one! The owners are a joy to work with, the home is nicely appointed and always clean, the beds are comfortable, and the location is convenient to everything we do in Athens. The fenced backyard is an added bonus when traveling with our dog. We will absolutely continue to book here.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan C.

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

Athens BWO

Fantastic property, very clean house, vert well stocked kitchen accessories and supplies. Cool, funky interior decorating that brought back great memories for this 60 something. Host communications were terrific.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

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

Delightful, bright and warm home

We rented this property to tend to a family member who was hospitalized nearby. It’s been a very rough time and this house has been the perfect anecdote. The bright colors, cozy charm, delightful decor is the polar opposite of the hospital and this home has brightened all of our spirits in a hard time. The kitchen is fully stocked with every utensil, pot, pan, or sharp knife you will need. The yard is perfect for a dog and the location is enviable. If you want a lovely stay in a lovely home, you will find it here.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Luis P.

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

Great house

Easy access to everything in Athens
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth F., LaGrange, Georgia

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

weekend in Athens with dogs

I loved this place. We insist on staying at high end accommodations, but usually have to take our big dogs. This place had both of what we expect. We love the fenced in back yard, where we could exercise our dogs on site. The house was so nice and uniquely decorated like the 1960s. So perfect for the UGA music era! We would definitely stay here again. You will not be disappointed if you stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marni H.

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

Awesome weekend stay

I fell in love when I opened the door! This property is amazing! The 30's bungalow is in fantastic shape and the owners have spared nothing when it comes to décor. The yard is well maintained and certainly a bonus for a weekend stay. The house is very well appointed and comfortable. We felt at home for sure. It is in walking distance to downtown and stadium....really everything you need. The neighborhood is like most of Athens; well maintained properties alongside those that are not, but we felt perfectly safe and comfortable. The hosts are amazing! The process and our experience was efficient and flawless. We look forward to staying here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

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

great athens get away for game

house was clean and décor was very awesome. great location was able to walk to downtown and tailgate with kids
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tommy M., Greensboro NC

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

Perfect downtown cottage!

We truly enjoyed our stay at the property and everything about the house was perfect. The owners are incredibly thoughtful in terms of how the home is provisioned and made it very easy for us to have an enjoyable stay. Another bonus is the house is walking distance from downtown which we took advantage of a few times.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael K., Snellville, USA

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

Amazing House and Location!!!!!!

We had a perfect stay in "Old School." Straight walk to Creature Comforts Brewery. Took about 12 minutes to walk downtown and always felt safe. Spent 3 days with our son who will be attending UGA in the fall. We were able to walk everywhere we went . . . even to Mama's Boy for breakfast one morning (about 1.9 miles). Joel was an extremely gracious host who called us beforehand to make sure everything would be ready when we arrived. The house is like a blast from the Athens 80s/90s past. As a 1994 graduate, I appreciated all the artwork, furniture, coffee table book with flyers from shows, etc. We also enjoyed the record player with records provided, Cornhole, the covered porch, the washing machine/dryer, and the fenced yard for our beagle. Beds and linens were VERY comfortable. Thank you for a perfect weekend! We plan to come back :)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandy B.

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

Very nice place. Great hosts.

The hosts have put a lot of thought and effort into making the house comfortable and well provisioned. We appreciated this very much as we were there for several days and needed to settle in a little. Downtown and campus are a comfortable walk and other parts of the city are easily accessible. The house is in a neighborhood that has a lot of variability in the condition of the homes, but we never felt uncomfortable and we walked every day.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terry L.

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

Great home.

Very clean, lots of character - decorator had fun with oldies but goodies. Perfect for dogs. Great for pre-game picnic with family. Good location. Too far to walk to the stadium for us older people but enjoyed the walk to the edge of east downtown. Uber to stadium was only ten minutes despite heavy traffic. Would definitely recommend. Property owner very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sharye A., Shreveport, Louisiana

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

Slept great!

Easy. Parking great. Slept great!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B., Bradenton FL

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

Old School Rocks!!

This was our second stay at Old School and it was again amazing! Owners are great with communicating, place is SUPER clean, they have everything you need, neighbors are friendly and it’s so quiet!! Short walk to downtown, stadium and Bottleworks. (Back yard is so nice you may not want to leave). Pictures don’t do the place justice! Great place, great owners and I would stay again and again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia G.

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

Cute house close to UGA!

The house has such fun decor and they have thought of everything you need for a weekend stay and hosts were great to deal with. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B., Bradenton FL

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

BEST STAY EVER!!

This place is such GEM!! Pics don't do it justice! SO CLEAN and all the decor is amazing! Super quiet neighborhood and close to everything! Our Furbaby loved the back yard and I felt completely safe in this wonderful home! We are staying again next month and I would stay here over and over for our mini vacay's to Athens!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Joel Robert Brooks

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As a former UGA student and the memories of the Athens music scene and UGA Football, we find great pleasure sharing this beautiful home with people who like to visit the "Classic City" to make their own memories.

Why they chose this property

Location, location location. Did we mention location..?

What makes this property unique

Newly Renovated and Furnished, Open Floor Plan, High Ceilings and Fenced In Back Yard makes this home the perfect size for friends and family to enjoy.

Languages:

English
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