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Cozy Athens Home on the Brook

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Living area
Living area
Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 15314.0 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Athens, GA
  • State Botanical Garden of Georgia
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • University of Georgia
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Sanford Stadium
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Athens, GA (AHN-Ben Epps)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

3 Queen Beds

Family Room

3 Double Futons

Owners Suite

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Bidet · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cozy Athens Home on the Brook

Secluded cozy home on 4 acres with a live Brook just outside the screened in porch. Custom home, professionally decorated and extremely inviting. Home has unique setting back off the road to enjoy those quiet evenings with the sound of the waterfall from the Brook giving you a relaxed feeling of being in an exotic setting while you enjoy a candle lit dinner, or conversation while sipping a favorite beverage on the screened in porch. 3-4 bedrooms and a bunk room with a seperate she shed / man cave with a loft.

Property manager

DOUGLAS L HOLLADAY
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: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
On large parties provide your own cleaning.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Primary renter will be responsible for any and all activities and or damage on or to the property.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
Note from host: On large parties provide your own cleaning.
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
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
Property Registration Number 52880

About the area

Athens

Located in Athens, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. State Botanical Garden of Georgia and Dudley Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area 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 Stegeman Coliseum. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking.
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Athens, GA

What's nearby

  • State Botanical Garden of Georgia - 8 min drive - 7.6 km
  • University of Georgia - 11 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Classic Center - 11 min drive - 10.5 km
  • The Georgia Theatre - 11 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Sanford Stadium - 12 min drive - 10.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Papa John's Pizza - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria La Parrilla - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cali N Tito's at La Puerta del Sol - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Athens Home on the Brook pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Cozy Athens Home on the Brook?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Athens Home on the Brook?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Athens Home on the Brook located?

This family-friendly Athens holiday home is located on the waterfront, 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Athens-Clarke County Tennis Center, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Butts-Mehre Heritage Hall Sports Museum and University of Georgia. State Botanical Garden of Georgia and Dudley Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

scott g.

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

Masters Trip

We (4 adults) stayed at the house when we attended the Masters practice round.The house was a good size for the four of us and had everything we needed. We also played golf at one the local courses (The Chimneys) while we were there.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deb T.

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

This home was PERFECT!

This home was perfect for our family's stay in Athens. The interior layout is spacious and very thoughtfully appointed, with both beautiful and comfortable furnishings. The large kitchen has tons of counter space. It's perfect for both the chef and others to gather. The upstairs bedrooms are comfortable and quiet. The house is set back from the street on a very private lot with a fenced backyard, where our dog could run.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew E.

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

Mr Edwards

Had a wonderful time at this cozy home. The property owners were so helpful throughout the whole trip. I would highly recommend this home to any and everyone who is looking to stay, I will definitely stay there again whenever I’m in Athens. Thank you Doug . 5
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria J.

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

Christmas in Athens

We had an amazing Christmas stay! The house was perfect—spacious enough to comfortably accommodate our entire family and beautifully appointed. It truly made our holiday special. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

amber s.

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

Great for large family

Our family has celebrated special events here twice now and it is the perfect property for the 14 of us. Quiet and peaceful with plenty of indoor and outdoor space for everyone. It is easy to check in and out and host is responsive. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie T.

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

Awesome Stay Near UGA

Great host and great accommodations. Location close to UGA and grocery stores, restaurants, and the like. Awesome experience and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Myles T.

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

Lovely home

Lovely Home, with all of the supplies needed for a pleasant stay. Very clean, and GREAT communication with the owner
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

KARINA M.

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

Mullins stay

Everything was set up to help our stay be enjoyable. The fenced back yard was great for our pets. The heated toilet seats a plus. TVs in every room. Plenty of blankets and pillows. The home was very clean. The wild life was wonderful including deer hawk cardinals. We were close to shopping food restaurants. We had a very pkeasant stay!! Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher J.

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

Lovely house in a beautiful setting!

Host made it easy. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacob W.

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

Good stay

Was very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

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

Thanks Doug!

Couldn’t have asked for a better home or host! Doug was a 5 star host from booking through checkout. In fact, he even went out of his way to drop off jumper cables for my rental car’s dead battery. That’s going above and beyond. The house itself was just perfect for what my group of friends needed. Spacious, clean, and cozy. The drive into DT Athens wasn’t bad at all. Ubers were always available within 10 minutes too. The setting was perfect for a Deep South experience, nestled in the woods with a running creek to enjoy your morning coffee to. Thanks again Doug.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rubén L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great place

The house inside and out was amazing, it had everything we needed to keep us confortable. The scenery was gorgeous there were even deers in the yard one morning. The owners were also nice checking on us seeing how we ere doing. Overall strongly recommend staying here it was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel R.

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

Great House

Doug is a great host with a great house!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lanie A.

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

Can't wait to come back

This cozy house was a tranquil space to come home to after a hectic day at work. The sound of the brook, the screened in porch and the bay window. If I come back for work again, this will be the first call I make!
Stayed 69 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

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

Perfect

Beautifully decorated, comfortable, everything we needed. Even had a little deer family in the yard!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn L.

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

Athens GA

Beautiful, spacious, clean house. Owner was very communicative and helpful. Looking forward to staying again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

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

Great stay

Excellent experience from start to finish, from description of home, booking, home and property condition, to ease of check out. A beautiful, well maintained home and furnishings, with many amenities. Would definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bryan S.

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

Great House

This property was very nice. It had plenty of room for our large family and was conveniently located near restaurants, grocery, etc. The host checked in with me on the app during our stay to ensure we were enjoying our trip and to ask if we had any questions. I highly recommend this booking!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christy M.

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

Beautiful, Cozy Home!

I was beyond impressed with this home. It met all of my expectations plus some. We loved making s’mores over a fire by the creek. The owner was very personable and helpful when we needed anything. I look forward to booking this Vrbo for years to come! Thank you! ❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olivia P.

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

Best VRBO ever!

You can feel the love and care that went into the design of this home. Our family thoroughly enjoyed the beautiful outdoor spaces and the cozy interiors. The only rough part of our stay was all 7 of us fighting over the window seat! This home is a gem!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth R.

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

UGA Game

Great stay for a UGA football weekend! Property was beautiful with plenty of room and a nice big yard. Loved sitting on the screened porch at night. Check in and out was easy and the host was immediately available for all communication!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We immediately felt comfortable at this property. When we arrived there was a herd of deer in the side yard and we loved watching them in the mornings and evenings. This home had plenty of sitting areas and would nicely accommodate families with different ages. It had everything we needed for our family to spend Thanksgiving together. The heated toilet seats were always a nice addition!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Skye C.

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

Graduation celebration

We thoroughly enjoyed staying in this home. We were in town for my daughter's graduation from the University of Georgia, and it was so nice to have a home to hang out in rather than being in hotel rooms. We were comfortable and able to spread out. Also, it is far enough out in the country to be quiet and away from the busyness of Athens, but you can be downtown in 15 minutes. Douglas was easy to get a hold of and quick to answer any questions. He is an excellent host, and I would highly recommend his home to other friends and family.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Absolutely beautiful and spacious Athens home!

This house truly feels like a retreat in the woods! The house is beautifully appointed with everything that you could possibly need. Loved the mid century modern furniture and our host did a great job being responsive and making sure that all our needs are taken care of during our stay. Would highly recommend staying at this house, you will not be disappointed!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ruben L.

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

Amazing place.

The house is amazing. Comfortable and the owner is excellent. The change I would make is to change the grill. Because it doesn't work well. But my whole family feels at home.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by DOUGLAS L HOLLADAY

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My wife and I fell in love with Athens when our Daughter and son in law moved there to attend UGA. We decided to buy a home there and since have added this stunning home as a retreat for weary travelers. We love the brook that runs past the home providing fish and music from the fall of the water outside the screened in poarch. While we don't live in Athens we love this retreat when we do come to visit our friends and relatives, as well as attending our favorite sports facilities at UGA.

Why they chose this property

We love the feeling of being out in the woods yet just minutes from shopping, entertainment and UGA. We love watching the many deer that live in the area stroll through our property to eat the grass or take a cool sip from our stream.

What makes this property unique

Lots of room to roam and explore a wood like setting, hike, camp and enjoy Mother Nature while being close to town.

Languages:

English

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