Escape to Pond Creek north of Athens

10.0 / 10.0

Outstanding(50 Ratings)

Apartment in Athens, GA

8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more

About this apartment rental

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.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Balcony or Patio

Wheelchair accessible

Family friendly

Map of Athens, GA

Nearby attractions

Sanford Stadium

12.8 mi

Georgia Museum of Art

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Escape to Pond Creek north of Athens

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10.0 / 10.0

Outstanding(50 Ratings)

Apartment in Athens, GA

8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more

About this apartment rental

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Balcony or Patio

Wheelchair accessible

Family friendly

Map of Athens, GA

Nearby attractions

Sanford Stadium

12.8 mi

Georgia Museum of Art

Ratings and reviews

10.0 / 10.0

Outstanding(50 Ratings)

10.0 / 10.0

May 2024

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!

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2024

Hosts were very accommodating. Fun place.

8.0 / 10.0

Oct 2023

Very large basement on a beautiful property. The only downside is sharing one bathroom. Very nice and attentive property owners.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2023

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.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2023

This home was perfect for our family with lots of room to sit outside and have fun together. Highly recommend it!

10.0 / 10.0

May 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.

10.0 / 10.0

May 2023

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.

8.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

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.

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2023

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.

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

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!

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

Spacious area. Owners left bottled water, snacks, and even everything needed to make s’mores.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

Secluded, comfortable and fun!

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2022

Hosts were very accommodating! What a lovely accommodation. We’d definitely recommend and stay again!

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2022

Relaxing and quiet

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

10.0 / 10.0

May 2022

Awesome Getaway

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!!!

10.0 / 10.0

May 2022

Wonderful retreat! Cozy and comfortable. AMAZING outdoor surroundings!

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!

10.0 / 10.0

May 2022

Beautiful home!

Beautiful home!

Amazing views and very relaxing!

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2021

Fall Ball

Fall Ball

Had a great time in Athens. Great place... great people

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2021

Guys weekend.

Guys weekend.

This place is perfect for going to a UGA football game. The owners are very gracious. Looking forward to coming back.

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2021

Great vacation place

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.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2021

Simply wonderful!

Simply wonderful!

This home was perfect for our trip to Athens! Highly recommend and will stay again. Very spacious and convenient.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2021

This place was such a wonderful respite for our family.

This place was such a wonderful respite for our family.

The owners were so accommodating and helpful. They sure made our stay great. We would definitely recommend their special retreat to anyone looking for a comfy nice getaway.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2021

The BEST!!

The BEST!!

I can't say enough good things about our stay. The Russells are wonderful hosts and the property is beautiful! We will definitely be back. If you're thinking about booking? DO IT!! Seriously. You wont be disappointed.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2021

Beautiful

Beautiful

We loved it there and it was a nice area

10.0 / 10.0

May 2021

Family trip

Family trip

We had a wonderful stay at this property. Had everything we needed for our family, even had toys for our toddlers. We loved it! Very relaxing for our family getaway

10.0 / 10.0

May 2021

Graduation celebration

Graduation celebration

This was a perfect set up for me and my family that came for UGA graduation and commissioning ceremony.

10.0 / 10.0

May 2021

Awesome place. Won’t want to leave

Awesome place. Won’t want to leave

We rented this place to go to Road Alanta to watch the races. We had to drag the boys out to go to the track cause they wanted to stay here . Miss Jeanine was super helpful even letting us borrow some of her own stuff because we had came unprepared (1st time at Road Atlanta) the boys loved the place and loved the shower and the couch. We really didn’t get the use all the amenities that they provide. But I loved drinking my coffee by the pond in the mornings. Don’t hesitate to stay her clean nice place with wonderful people that own it

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2020

Awesome

Awesome

Loved the place and the people

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2020

Lovely outdoor getaway but close to town

Lovely outdoor getaway but close to town

Loved this house but the back yard really was the treat! Amazing pond that had ample space to hang out and be by the fire or trails to go into the woods. The rooms were big and the tv room was great! Everything you really need for a few nights. Hosts were sweet as can be and very knowledgeable about the surrounding areas. Also close enough to town to be able to enjoy Athens but also close enough to great natural parks to enjoy hikes. Will stay here again for sure!

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2020

Football and golfing man trip

Football and golfing man trip

5 stars all the way around! Highly recommend ! Will definitely be back! Hosts were fantastic, hospitable, friendly and engaging! Hosts made sure we were comfortable and ensured a great time was had by all!

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2020

Great Getaway

Great Getaway

The hosts were very nice and accommodating and the space itself was very clean and comfortable. Highly recommend.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2020

Wonderful experience!

Wonderful experience!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. It was spotless and the outside deck area was fabulous.

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2020

Fun home away from home!

Fun home away from home!

This was a wonderful VRBO experience! The owners were incredibly nice and accommodating. Beautiful and peaceful surroundings with fishing and fire pit. The s’mores were a huge hit with the kids. The adults showed off rusty pool table skills while the kids learned how to shoot pool for the first time. Everything we needed or didn’t even realize we needed was provided. We will be back. Thank you for a wonderful stay!

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2020

Excellent Host

Excellent Host

Jeanine and Charles are very accommodating and great hosts. The house is comfortable and with a lot of space. Recommend it

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2019

A wonderdul Stay-cation!

A wonderdul Stay-cation!

We rented this property to get a short get away for the weekend. We fished, and enjoyed the bonfire and had a wonderful time. It was much more than we thought we were going to get.

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2019

Excellent host an comfortable setting

Excellent host an comfortable setting

Great place to relax between visits to Athens.

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2019

Family Football road trip

Family Football road trip

Place was exactly what we where looking for. It was cery clean quiet and short drive to athens to watch the football game.

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2019

Highly recommended, a diamond in the rough! Place has tons of character and very unique! Awesome!!

Highly recommended, a diamond in the rough! Place has tons of character and very unique! Awesome!!

Fabulous!!

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2019

Incredible setting

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.

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2019

Home away from home

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!

FAQs

How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Athens?

The average price for a rental in Athens is R 3,982 per night. This rental is R 1,622 above the average.

Is parking included with this apartment?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Escape to Pond Creek north of Athens. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this apartment?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this apartment. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Escape to Pond Creek north of Athens pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Escape to Pond Creek north of Athens?

We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and balcony or patio.

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Escape to Pond Creek north of Athens

Apartment in Athens, GA

Reasons to book

About this apartment rental

Amenities

Map of Athens, GA

Nearby attractions

Escape to Pond Creek north of Athens

Apartment in Athens, GA

Reasons to book

About this apartment rental

Amenities

Map of Athens, GA

Nearby attractions

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Athens?

Is parking included with this apartment?

Is there a pool at this apartment?

Is Escape to Pond Creek north of Athens pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Escape to Pond Creek north of Athens?

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