Sweet Home Away from Home

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Exceptional

2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 11

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space
Washer
Air conditioning

Explore the area

Athens, GA

Classic Center
‪9 min walk‬
University of Georgia
‪12 min walk‬
Sanford Stadium
‪4 min drive‬
Athens, GA (AHN-Ben Epps)
‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Common Area

2 Double Futons

King Room

1 King Bed

Queen Room

1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Bathroom

Toilet

Upstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Adorable cozy townhouse! Located in historic downtown - only 2 blocks from City Hall and a few more to UGA Arches, Classic Center and all that downtown has to offer. Also across the street from 7 acre Lay Park with playground, public pool, Lyndon House Arts Center & Museum and 1/2 a mile to North Oconee River Greenway! Enjoy shopping, dining, live music, festivals, and art galleries. A few blocks from the Georgia Theatre and 40 Watt Club down the street from The Foundry. No need for a car but includes 2 designated parking spaces. No Parties Allowed!

Property manager

Gwyneth Moody

Languages

English

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Kitchen

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Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Child gates Child locks Pack N Play High chair

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking allowed on outside patio & fenced in yard

• Off-street parking is included for 2 passenger vehicles; possibly more depending on vehicle size with prior approval. • Noise Ordinance 11PM!

• Occupancy: The maximum number of guests is ELEVEN adults. A seventh or more adult incurs an extra person fee of $25/night.

• Take care of basic tasks at check-out (taking trash out, washing dishes, locking up, etc.). Please strip linens and start the first load of wash.

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Athens

Located in Athens, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. Farmers Market and J&J Flea Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore North Oconee River Park and Riverside Park. Butts-Mehre Heritage Hall Sports Museum and Demonstration And Teaching Garden are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Athens, GA

What's nearby

Classic Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
The Georgia Theatre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
40 Watt Club - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
University of Georgia - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Sanford Stadium - 4 min drive - 2.6 km

Restaurants

‪Graduate Athens - ‬4 min walk
‪Mellow Mushroom Athens - ‬9 min walk
‪South Kitchen + Bar - ‬7 min walk
‪Waffle House - ‬10 min walk
‪Farm Burger Athens - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Sweet Home Away from Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sweet Home Away from Home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sweet Home Away from Home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sweet Home Away from Home located?

Located in the heart of Athens, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Ware-Lyndon House and University of Georgia. Athens Welcome Center and Classic Center are also within 10 minutes.

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

2/10 Terrible

JoJo W.

3 April 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in

Good location, draws poor crowd.

Place is reasonably priced and located nicely to downtown Athens. It is a townhome connected to other units. The type of crowds these types of places draw are not family friendly. Our neighbors were loud, blasting music and smoking weed all night long. There was some much weed that the smell was in our townhome which made for a less pleasant stay.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheecha B.

20 March 2025

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

Good option for a quick visit to Athens (4.8 stars)

We stayed here on a Thursday night and checked out on Friday morning. My 17 year old daughter and her friend toured UGA. We live on the other side of Atlanta, and the campus tour started at 9 AM, so we wanted to be close to campus. This house is in walking distance to downtown Athens and the UGA campus. I felt very safe, and the place was quite clean. You can hear the train go by throughout the night. I did not notice once I fell asleep, but my daughter said it woke her up.A couple of things to know: The upstairs was a little stuffy. We like it cold when we are sleeping, and we could not get the upstairs to cool down enough to be comfortable. We didn't check in until Thursday evening, so this might have been avoided if we had turned the air down earlier.We slept in the king bed upstairs. It felt like we were sleeping on a slab of concrete with a thin piece of foam on top. For one night, it was doable. Our other guests said their beds were uncomfortable as well.Overall, it worked for one night, and it was cheaper than a hotel room.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Todd E.

7 October 2024

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

Great Space, Great Location

It's not fancy, but it's a short walk to downtown and Samford Stadium. Perfect for a guys weekend for some Dawgs Football. There's plenty of room to sleep for 6. If we had anymore, it would have taken rearranging some furniture to pull out both sofa beds. The mattresses are probably due for an upgrade. The unit has two parking spots, but we were able to creatively fit three cars in there for game day.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lydia C.

11 September 2024

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

Move in

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pola S.

20 August 2024

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

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trey S.

19 June 2024

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

Excellent Athens stopover

Nice property and perfect as a home base for orientation weekend in Athens.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim J.

6 March 2024

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

Comfortable townhouse ideally located!

In the area for an event at the Classic Center and enjoyed the ideal location of this townhouse. Comfortable furniture, quaint decor and a general warm feel made our stay complete. Thanks to the owners; we hope to return another time.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucia C.

11 February 2024

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

College music town

This townhouse was the perfect location to enjoy the Athens music and food scene. We were able to walk everywhere and enjoy lots of downtime.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda K.

8 October 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Dawgs football game 🏈

Great location for a short walk to the stadium. Not sure sleeps 11 but fit our 6 just fine.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica N.

9 June 2023

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

Charming townhouse

The house has an eclectic bohemian vibe. It is very colorful and has lots of art paintings on the walls. I found it very charming and relaxing. Also, it’s located a walking distance to downtown.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward W.

15 May 2023

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

Pleasant Weekend Stay

It was exactly what we needed while in town for a UGA Baseball game. Close to downtown, clean & comfortable. My only improvement would be to make sure there is bedding on the top bunk of the bunk beds. We had to improvise for our 5 year old who slept on the top bunk because there were no sheets or pillow up there. Other than that it was a lovely stay.

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine K.

15 May 2023

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

Athens

Great location and the cleanest vrbo I have ever stayed in. Thank you so much.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne C.

17 April 2023

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

Such a perfect location for events at Lyndon House

This charming property was exactly what we needed to set up for and host an event at Lyndon House Arts Center just across the street. The place is well-appointed with tons of bold art covering the walls. Well-maintained. Would definitely stay here again if the need arose. The property owner is very responsive to requests for information or assistance. The neighborhood is quiet but SO convenient to downtown.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl R.

24 February 2023

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

Short stay

Nice townhome close to everything downtown. We enjoyed our short stay exploring Athens and enjoying a concert at the Georgia Theatre. Clean comfortable and private. Only recommendation would be to rake leaves in backyard for a more enjoyable outside experience. Thank you

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dinah M.

11 January 2023

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

Classic City Fun

Close to everything in The Classic City!! Yet, tucked away enough and quiet and peaceful. Loved the screened in porch as well as the super cute front patio-yard.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane H.

22 December 2022

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

Family time in Athens

Great for our family and perfect location.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gabriella M.

20 November 2022

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

Perfect Location

Great location. A great outdoor area to enjoy grilling and a fire. The privacy fence and ambiance of the string lights is a perfect setting for great conversation.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

21 October 2022

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

Game day weekend

Great location to downtown. Great living room space. Very quaint. The screened porch and outdoor area were incredible additions. Love the string lights. Owner was extremely attentive and had everything we needed to enjoy our stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Phil B., Atlanta, GA

29 September 2022

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

Perfect location

We were in town for parents weekend at UGA. Perfect location, easy parking, nice neighborhood. Location was just as advertised, owner was super responsive, check in was simple. Highly recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina S.

19 May 2022

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

Wonderful!

This was my first time using Vrbo, so easy! The property was fantastic! Loved having privacy fence. Great communication with owner. Will 100% try to book this property again, and 100% recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

John S.

20 April 2022

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

Athens Georgia

I have to admit my first impression wasn't the best. We had a little bit of a hard time finding the townhouse even using GPS. and the front yard needed tending. Second impression was much better. The fenced in backyard was nice to have for privacy and for the kids to play in. The neighborhood was quite. With in walking distance to downtown. The inside was very clean. The beds are comfortable. And with young kids the gates at the top and bottom of the stairs were a great benefit. Gwyneth was very easy to work with when we had a problem with the internet and the problem was solved in a timely fashion. Would definitely recommend staying there.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B., Grantville G-

12 April 2022

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

Great little townhome

Very pleased with the property and overall check in process.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

About the host

Hosted by Gwyneth Moody

Languages:

English

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Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Common Area

King Room

Queen Room

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Bathroom

Upstairs Bathroom

Spaces

About this property