From a basketball court to a horse farm, here are 8 Airbnb options with a twist in the Athens area
From a basketball court to animal encounters, short-term rental properties in Athens offer an array of interesting amenities.
Options for rentals range from single rooms in a home to complete properties with a long list of accommodations. While proximity to downtown is often a highlight — for all things UGA or concerts in one of the town's popular venues — other entertainment features and unique experiences may draw visitors to certain properties.
Whether you are looking to do a "staycation" or visiting from out of town and want an experience beyond the typical, here are a few interesting or unique AirBnB listings in the Athens area.
The Loft House
If onsite entertainment is what you are looking for, the Loft House is a great option and features an array of outdoor options: a 25' x 25' basketball court, a putting green, horseshoes, a fire pit and corn hole. One guest's review claimed it had "everything we needed for a UGA football weekend."
Location: Athens eastside
Price: $185/night
Pets allowed?: No
The Dogwood Cottage in Watkinsville
A cottage in Watkinsville offers ample natural lighting with a screened porch, and spacious floor-to-ceiling windows. You'll get a peaceful one-bedroom hideaway on 13 acres of woods with a fire pit and outdoor dining. Art work by local artist Becky Cheeves Bundrick hangs on the walls. One guest's review said it was "an absolutely beautiful stay."
Location: Watkinsville, a 20-minute drive from Athens
Price: $133/night
Pets allowed?: No
Hidden horse farm
The one-bedroom, 22-acre "hidden" horse farm outside of Athens is an animal-lover delight! The horses are people friendly, so say "Hi" if you stay here. One guest said that the listing was a "very quiet and peaceful getaway."
Location: West Athens, near Bogart
Price: $152/night
Pets allowed?: Yes
The Cottage at Sweet Olive Farm
This farm stay near Athens is located on Sweet Olive Farm Animal Rescue. There's a screened in porch, full kitchen and bathroom and lots of room for extra guests or children. One reviewer said it was "magical."
Location: Athens eastside
Price: $263/night
Pets allowed?: Yes
The Weaving House
Called the Weaving House, this tiny historical home offers two rooms, a bathroom and a kitchenette. The 1800s-era listing is located at The Hill, a private property often used for events and weddings. One reviewer said that it is a "lovely little cottage for the weekend."
Location: North of Athens, off Highway 129
Price: $225/night
Pets allowed?: Yes
Camping option
A camping experience for the outdoor lovers. This campsite offers a bathroom, WiFi and luggage drop off. You can rent tents and buy food if you need to from the host.
Location: Lexington, about a 25-minute drive from Athens
Price: $40/night (extra for tents and food)
Pets allowed?: Yes
Book and game lovers delight
In this media house, a place that offers copious numbers of video games, movies and historical books, looks can be deceiving. This listing includes video game stations, plus thousands of books and VHS tapes and DVDs. Located near the new Firefly Trail, one guest said was the "perfect place to stay over parents weekend."
Location: Athens eastside
Price: $176/night
Pets allowed?: No
RV spot outside of town
Maybe you don't need a structure. If you travel in an RV and want to visit Athens, check out this RV site. For just $36 a night, you'll get WiFi, an outdoor dining area and free parking. And it's close to The Belmont Place, a popular wedding venue. One guest said it was "a peaceful stay."
Location: 15-minute drive from downtown Athens, near the eastside
Price: $36/night
Pets allowed?: No
This article originally appeared on Athens Banner-Herald: AirBnB listings in Athens offer unique, interesting experiences
