Fully Renovated Historic Home Steps from UGA
Guest rating: 5.0 / 5
Overview
Fully Renovated Historic Home Steps from UGA is a newly renovated historic vacation home in Athens’ Five Points area. It’s designed for group stays and gatherings, with a 4-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom layout and a bright interior filled with natural light. The home is smoke-free and has a strong public rating of 5/5 based on 14 reviews.
Layout & Bathrooms
The home includes four bedrooms and three full bathrooms upstairs, plus an additional half-bath. Upstairs baths are renovated with marble floors and marble walls, and feature heated floors—an uncommon upgrade that adds comfort for multi-guest stays. Multiple bathrooms upstairs also support privacy and smoother morning routines for groups.
Kitchen & Gathering Spaces
A full kitchen anchors the home for shared meals, equipped with an oven/stove, microwave, and other basics suited to family-style dinners. Guests also have practical in-home conveniences such as an ironing board, heating, and air conditioning. Gas fireplaces are featured throughout the home for added ambiance and comfort.
Amenities & Recreation
On-site amenities include a fitness center, outdoor grill, cable TV, and free parking. Wi-Fi is available for a fee. The property is kid-friendly and non-smoking, which can be important for families and groups.
Location & Nearby Highlights
The home sits near Five Points and within walking distance of the University of Georgia campus. Nearby dining options include The Local 706, The Royal Peasant, Marker Seven Coastal Grill, Fully Loaded Pizza Kitchen, Grindhouse Killer Burgers, Baddies Burger House - 5 Points, and Cali N Tito’s. For public transit access, bus stops at Milledge Ave. at Oakland Ave. (Southbound and Northbound) and Five Points OB are each within a short walk.
Best for
This home is best for UGA visitors coming for graduations, campus weekends, and group trips that benefit from a 4-bedroom layout and multiple bathrooms upstairs for privacy. It also suits food-focused travelers who want to be close to Five Points restaurants and walkable to campus, while still having free parking and a full kitchen for meals at home.
Travel tips
Plan to walk to the University of Georgia campus; guests report the walk to Sanford Stadium is longer (around 25–30 minutes) but scenic. If you prefer transit, nearby bus stops include Milledge Ave. at Oakland Ave. (Southbound/Northbound) and Five Points OB, all within a few hundred meters. Note that Wi‑Fi is paid, so confirm details ahead of time if connectivity is important for your stay.
What guests say
Reviews highlight the home as a strong choice for milestone trips such as graduation weekends, especially for groups using the four-bedroom layout. Guests repeatedly note the updated, beautiful condition and the kitchen as a well-equipped central gathering space. Location is a major positive: close to Five Points dining and walkable to campus, with a longer but enjoyable walk to Sanford Stadium. Host communication and welcome are also mentioned as standout strengths.
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