Cozy Suite w/King Size Bed 6 Min-UGA/Dwtn + Full Sports Park
Guest rating: 4.9 / 5
Overview
Cozy Suite w/King Size Bed 6 Min-UGA/Dwtn + Full Sports Park (also described as “The Alumni Inn”) is a suite-style stay set in a red-brick Southern ranch home in Athens, Georgia. The suite is on the far left side of the house and is identifiable by a front open porch with two red chairs. Guests also have access to shared front and back yard space.
Suite layout & in-room features
Suite 101 includes a full kitchen and a combined kitchen/living area, plus two bedrooms and a full bathroom off the hallway. Sleeping includes a comfy king-size bed and queen double beds (per the host description). Climate control is provided via air conditioning and heating, and in-room conveniences include cable TV, free Wi‑Fi, and an ironing board.
Kitchen, laundry & practical amenities
The kitchen setup includes a microwave and an oven/stove for self-catering. A coffee station is provided. The property is smoke-free and offers free parking; note that a laundry room is on-site and is used frequently by the cleaning crew.
Recreation & outdoor space
A key draw is proximity to a full sports park with a playground, tennis courts, baseball fields, and batting cages, along with a spacious shared backyard at the property. The patio/porch setup supports casual outdoor time before or after games. The host also highlights a “DAWGS” vintage light display as a popular photo spot.
Location & nearby essentials
The suite is positioned about 6 minutes from the University of Georgia and about 8 minutes from Downtown Athens (per the host). Multiple bus stops are extremely close, including Lexington Rd at Lowes IB (~70 m) and Lexington Gaines Time Point only (~74 m). Quick meals are nearby—Bojangles (~114 m), Krystal (~155 m), Touchdown Wings (~320 m), and La Montaña Mexican Restaurant (~370 m).
Best for
This suite is best for UGA visitors and game-day or campus-trip travelers who want a short drive to UGA (about 6 minutes) and Downtown Athens (about 8 minutes). It also suits families and sports-tournament groups thanks to the nearby sports park facilities and the suite’s kitchen, free parking, and kid-friendly setup (including a crib).
Travel tips
If you plan to use transit, the closest bus stops are just steps away (Lexington Rd at Lowes IB and Lexington Gaines Time Point only). With several fast-casual restaurants within a few hundred meters, it’s easy to grab food quickly after arriving or between activities. Parking is free with plenty of spaces on the right side of the property, and guests can also use the shared front and back yard areas.
What guests say
Reviews emphasize the convenient location for visiting the University of Georgia and getting around Athens. Guests commonly note feeling safe, particularly when traveling with children. Cleanliness and overall comfort of the space are recurring positives. No consistent negative themes are provided in the available review excerpts.
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