Family-friendly holiday rentals in Watkinsville

Entire 2nd Floor of Historic Farm House

Welcome to our warm and inviting historic farm home. Enjoy a quaint and cozy stay with easy access to Athens, UGA, Madison, Monroe, and Watkinsville. You will enjoy the entire second floor. The space offers two bedrooms with a queen bed in each, a third room with a double bed that can be used as a bedroom or common room, and a full bathroom with an antique claw foot tub and shower. There's no access to the downstairs. You can also relax on the front porch or back deck overlooking 9 wooded acres.

Charming cottage with hot tub walk to downtown

Charming guest cottage in downtown Watkinsville, just a few miles outside of Athens, Georgia. A wonderful retreat full of unique details and charm.Enjoy relaxing on the front porch swing or in the private patio with hot tub. Inside are 18 ft. vaulted ceilings with rough hewn beams, antique windows, hardwood floors, and attention to detail.The kitchen is nicely equipped with full sized appliances and bar seating.The sleeping loft has privacy and great views with a queen bed and plenty of storage.

The Portico Cabin at High Shoals

The Portico cabin, built in the 1870's, is cozy, rustic and carefully preserved. It is ideal for a couples getaway, small family staycation or solo retreat to escape everyday life and connect with nature. Relax on the porch rockers or cozy up by the wood stove, surrounded by books. Enjoy the cabin and surrounding 60 acres, featuring walking trails, fishing pond, a large fire pit, river access with canoes, and historic church, The Portico. Explore the nearby towns of Athens, Monroe and Madison.

Dogwood Cottage - A Relaxing Retreat in the Woods

Escape to a tranquil, adult-only, 1-bedroom cottage on 12 acres of peaceful hardwood forest. Spend the morning lazing on the screened porch or walk the trails & watch for deer and birds. Just 6 miles away, Watkinsville offers small town shopping & dining. Only a 20 min drive for antiquing and dining in historic Madison or head to Athens, home to UGA and all the shopping, dining and night-life of a college town. At night, relax by the fire-pit while you roast marshmallows and listen to the owls.

Southern Comfort-Rest relax enjoy the Classic City

Southern Comfort is a sunlit basement walkout apt with a country feel minutes from downtown Athens and UGA. Private parking and patio to enjoy the charm of the solitude. Lots of space to enjoy outdoors with friends!! Internet, streaming services provided. Kitchen fitted with everything you would need to cook or just prepare a cup of coffee in the mornings and includes laundry area. Beautiful natural light brightens the spacious apartment with comfortable furnishings to ensure a restful stay.

Serene Apalachee Airstream!

Come find rest or adventure in the lush, serene Georgia woods. While here you will truly feel like you've gotten away to a magical grove among the trees. Add a relaxing natural-getaway to your game weekend in Athens, or just stop over for a quick stay when you need a getaway from "normal" life. Whether you're looking to camp without all the mess and discomfort or just hoping to experience the novelty of a space filled with stylish charm, our Airstream is here for you! IG: @goodhopeairstream

The Ivywood Barn

We know you’ll enjoy the peaceful and serene environment of The Ivywood Barn. From the comfy king size bed, cozy robes, coffee on the deck and convenience to Athens and UGA, The Ivywood Barn might be just what you’re looking for. And now, we've just built the other side of our original barn into a second Airbnb, The Ivywood Barn Too! 2 private rooms, 2 private entrances under one roof; each with the same attention to detail. Check out at The Ivywood Barn Too! on Airbnb. IG: @theivywoodbarn

Art House & Garden: Relaxing Room Near Downtown

Enjoy a cozy and relaxing private room within walking distance of downtown Athens and UGA campus, two parks, greenways, and nature trails. The newly renovated room has a private entrance, a full bathroom, and handcrafted mosaics. The charming art-filled room contains a comfortable queen-sized bed and a wide range of convenient amenities. Outside is an ever-changing garden. The room is connected to the creative historic home and art garden of a local artist. A classic Athens, GA experience!

City Farm 25's Cozy Cabin

You aren't a “cookie-cutter hotel” and “fight the crowds” kind of person. We’re with you. You want something more personal. We welcome you to our home, City Farm 25. We prefer unique places with character that feel homey. Our little slice of paradise in downtown Watkinsville is just that. The property is a cozy log cabin. You have the building to yourself. It's charming with all the necessities. Tall people beware of the loft ceilings. Check details and amenities in the photo captions.

Art, Biking, Food, and Shopping in Watkinsville

Garden setting, newer construction, above garage apartment located in downtown Watkinsville. Take a morning walk down the sidewalk to local coffee shop and bakery, affordable or fancy dinner and lunch options available within two blocks. Our backyard is connected to a 6 acre wooded park. Oconee County is the "ArtLand of Georgia." We are centrally located for OCAF events, arts and crafts, and antiques, a bicycler's paradise. 10 minute drive to Athens/UGA, 40 minutes to Lake Oconee.

3BR Downtown Gem, Fire Pit, 6 Miles to UGA

Welcome to our modern 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom new construction home in downtown Watkinsville with a dreamy outdoor oasis! Just 6 miles from UGA and less than 1 mile to downtown restaurants, shops, Wire Park and The Thomas Farm Preserve with biking and hiking trails. The main level features an open concept living room with a foldout Twin Sleeper chair, and a fully equipped kitchen. Upstairs you will find 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, offering plenty of space for everyone.

Downtown guest house with private hot tub & deck

Cozy guest house with private deck, hot tub, and kitchenette. This fun and stylish cottage is in the heart of downtown Watkinsville within sight of OCAF and walking distance to downtown parks, restaurants, and shopping. Only 10 minutes to downtown Athens and UGA, this convenient location is great for game days or for exploring the delightful downtown. The only thing better than the pictures is the friendly, helpful host ready to make your stay the best it can be.