Walkable to Sanford Stadium or downtown w/ view!
Guest rating: 4.8 / 5
Overview
Walkable to Sanford Stadium or downtown w/ view! is a gated, smoke-free one-bedroom apartment in Athens, Georgia, positioned for easy access to University of Georgia and Downtown Athens. The unit is on the 2nd floor and is accessed by stairs (no elevator). Public feedback is strong, with a 4.8 rating from 126 reviews.
Apartment layout & in-unit features
The apartment is set up for two-sleep-surface flexibility with a queen bed in the bedroom and a queen sofa bed in the living room. Entertainment includes cable TV with a sports package in the living room plus a smart TV in the bedroom, and the listing notes high-speed internet. Climate comfort features include air conditioning and heating, and the unit includes a balcony.
Kitchen & in-room conveniences
A stocked, full kitchen supports longer stays and simple meals, with an oven/stove, microwave, and other essentials. Practical extras mentioned include an ironing board and an in-unit washer.
On-site amenities & parking
Guests have access to complex amenities such as a fitness center and a seasonal community outdoor pool; an indoor pool is also listed among amenities. Parking is free, and the host notes two included spaces. Laundry facilities are available in the complex (noted as paid), and guests are provided an access code for shared facilities.
Location & nearby dining/transit
The apartment is positioned about 1.1 miles from Sanford Stadium and less than a mile from downtown, with an estimated 15-minute walk to downtown/UGA/stadium. A trail behind the complex connects to the greenway and provides a shortcut toward the stadium. Nearby bus stops include Oak at Poplar St OB (about 345 m) and School of Social Work Outbound (about 447 m), and dining options within a couple of kilometers include The Place, South Kitchen + Bar, The Grill, Dumpling Master, and The World Famous.
Best for
This place is best for UGA game-day visitors and downtown explorers who want to walk rather than drive, with Sanford Stadium about 1.1 miles away and downtown close by via a roughly 15-minute walk (plus a greenway shortcut trail behind the complex). It also suits travelers who value self-catering and longer-stay conveniences, thanks to the full kitchen, in-unit washer, and free parking.
Travel tips
Plan on stairs: the unit is on the second floor and the listing notes there is no elevator. For getting around without a car, nearby bus stops include Oak at Poplar St OB (345 m) and School of Social Work Outbound (447 m), and rideshare is also a common option. For stadium days, consider using the greenway trail behind the complex as a shortcut toward Sanford Stadium.
What guests say
Reviews consistently align with the listing’s description, with guests emphasizing that what they arrived to matched what was advertised. Parking is a recurring positive point, with guests noting ample space. Host attentiveness also comes through as a repeated theme. One situational observation mentioned is that the building felt mostly quiet/empty during an early-August stay.
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