Sleeps 12, 4 bedrooms 3 full baths, 2 full kitchens, 4 TVs, space/views/nature!
Guest rating: 5.0 / 5
Overview
Oak Ridge Lodge is a smoke-free, three-floor vacation home rental in Athens, Georgia, set on roughly 20 private, wooded acres with countryside views. It’s designed for groups, sleeping up to 12 across 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms, and it’s rented as a whole (with the lower-level “Bulldog Suite” sometimes offered separately for short stays one month out). Guests stay close to Athens while enjoying a quiet, nature-forward setting with frequent deer sightings and songbirds drawn to multiple feeders.
Layout & Bedrooms
The main level centers on a large Great Room (repurposed from a photography studio) with pine floors, high ceilings, antique photography décor, a piano, a 60-inch TV, and an 18-speaker Bluetooth sound system. A main-level master suite (added in 2017) has a queen bed, its own entrance, satellite TV, a dedicated HVAC unit, and a private deck with a hot tub. The lower level functions like a separate apartment with two bedrooms (one king, one with two twins), a living room with a pull-out queen sleeper sofa, a full bath, and its own kitchen, plus a laundry room with washer/dryer.
Kitchens & Dining
This property includes two full kitchens, supporting larger groups or multi-household stays. The main kitchen is equipped with brand-new appliances including a double-door refrigerator, large microwave, oven/range, dishwasher, toaster oven, a commercial ice maker, and a large Keurig coffee maker. Dining options include an indoor table seating eight, plus additional porch dining accessed directly from the kitchen area.
Outdoor Amenities & Recreation
Outdoor living is a key feature: the front porch spans the length of the lodge with rockers and west-facing sunset views, and there’s also a patio and balcony space. Guests have access to a gas grill on the porch, a ready-to-use front-yard fire pit, and yard games such as horseshoes and corn hole. The grounds include a goldfish pond and meditation rock, and the area is known for strong road and mountain biking routes.
Location & Nearby Dining
Oak Ridge Lodge sits about 15–18 minutes from downtown Athens and is described as about 12 miles from Athens with Uber service available. It’s positioned to keep guests outside game-day traffic while still being a practical base for University of Georgia football weekends, events at The Classic Center, concerts at the Georgia Theatre, and cycling trips including the Twilight Criterium. Nearby dining options include G Brand BBQ (about 8.2 km away) and Town and Country Kaffe (about 10.4 km away), with additional restaurants farther out such as Garfias Mexican Restaurant, La Cabana De Don Juan, Pupuseria el mana 2, White Tiger Deluxe, and Mama’s Boy Restaurant.
Best for
This lodge is best for large families, multi-household groups, and reunions that want space to spread out, including the flexibility of two full kitchens and a lower-level suite-like apartment layout. It also suits nature lovers and cyclists, thanks to its wooded acreage, porch views, fire pit and yard games, and access to road and mountain biking routes. Football weekends and Athens events are a strong fit for guests who want an easy drive into downtown while staying outside the busiest areas.
Travel tips
Plan on driving for most errands and downtown Athens visits; the lodge is about a 15–18 minute drive from downtown, and it’s described as being Uber-served as well. For group stays, take advantage of the two-kitchen setup and porch dining to simplify meals, and note that the property is rented as a whole home (with the lower “Bulldog Suite” sometimes available separately for short stays one month out). If you’re visiting for UGA game days or major events, staying just outside the city can help you avoid the heaviest traffic while still making tailgates and venues reachable.
What guests say
Reviews consistently emphasize the property’s large amount of space, making it comfortable for multiple households without feeling crowded. Guests also highlight strong responsiveness and helpfulness from on-site management. Another recurring theme is that the home feels exceptionally well equipped for a group stay, with amenities and supplies that support cooking and day-to-day comfort. Negative themes are not reflected in the provided review excerpts.
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