DesignerCottage-Heart of 5 Points 2BR1Bath+Kitchen

This historic stone guest cottage is located in the heart of Five Points, walking distance to many Athens jewels: The Five and Ten, The Royal Peasant Pub, Condor Chocolates, Jittery Joe's, Earthfare and Independent Bakery, also blocks from UGA campus and the football stadium. Close parking for Georgia Football events

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The stone cottage was build around 1911 and is very cozy and comfortable. It features hard wood floors, central heat and AC, a large television with Direct TV, wireless internet and a galley kitchen. One bedroom has a comfortable queen bed, adjoined by a little sleeping room with a twin bed. Mattress and linens are premium quality and very comfortable.

The front of the property is on Milledge Avenue with a large historic stone house. The guest cottage is in the back very of the property and is surrounded by the backyards of neighboring residences. An historic alley runs behind the cottage and guests can walk to shops and dining in Five Points and avoid Milledge Avenue all together.

There is an outdoor patio with lounge seating and a picnic table for nice weather. This is very private and quiet.

This cottage is perfect for a couple and a child or secondary guest needing limited space. If another adult guest joins, the arrangement is comfortable if the party does not have too many clothing storage needs. If the party has special needs please communicate your needs in your request.

The kitchen is small and basic and appropriate for basic cooking.. There is a gas range, a fridge and microwave and coffee maker. There is no dishwasher and no ice maker.

There is a hair dryer, an iron and ironing board. There is cable tv with premium channels including sports channels. There is internet directly to the cottage.


A cleaning fee - two night minimum.

NO SMOKING ALLOWED. AT ALL.

I NO LONGER ALLOW PETS. I am sorry, but after years of allowing pets, the effects from pet owners who fail to respect property prevents me from allowing pets anymore.

A WORD ON SOCIAL GATHERINGS. The cottage is located in a mostly quiet little pocket in the center of the bustle of Five Points. This is an asset to be guarded and respected. If you'd like to have a gathering of people during your time as a guest, please ask permission and be prepared to give full details of the gathering. Loud parties of many people and events at night are not permitted. There are no more than two cars allowed without permission.

Maximum 3 guests. Max two cars.

Guests can access the back of the property. There is a back patio with a picnic table and lounge chairs. In the front of the cottage there is a bistro table and chairs.

Guests will not be required to check in, but I or someone will be available if questions or needs arise.

The heart of Five Points Village.

The cottage is a perfect location for attending all events relating to the University. You couldn't ask for a better spot to be for the football games.

Within yards, walking to Jittery Joe's coffee shop, Independent Baking Company, Condor Chocolates (try the brownie & sipping chocolate), LRG Provisions, The Expat, The Five and Ten, Marker 7 Restaurant, The Pine Restaurant, and Dinner Party . A darling small, privately owned bookstore called Avid. Also, two running outlets - Fleet Feet and Athens Running Company & a bike shop, The Hub. A premium liquor store with a great wine selection, Five Points Bottle Shop. The Royal Peasant is a great pub. Award winning Five & Ten restaurant just up the street. Two locally owned pharmacies: Hodgson's offers ice cream and Add Drug has a lunch grill. Gift and Interiors shops include Hawthorne House & Appointments At Five.

The University Campus is less than a mile away. Stanford Stadium for football is a 1.3 mile walk & UGA swimming Gabrielsen Natatorium is less than two miles as are also UGA Hodgson Music Hall, The State of Georgia Museum of Art & the State of Georgia Botanical Gardens.

Memorial Park around the corner boasts a zoo, a lake and a playground. UGA Intramural fields are less than a mile away and offer wooded running and hiking paths and dog activity areas.

Downtown Athens is less than 2 miles away with a plethora of offerings...

There is a city bus stop across the street and a UGA bus stop 1/2 mile away on the North side of 5 points. Athens also boosts Uber services.

A note about the internet:

The cottage has recently been updated by AT&T with a designated new fiber optics.