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Explore 50 vacation rentals in Athens

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Athens vacation rentals start at ﺩ.ﺇ 184 per night before taxes and fees

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Family-friendly vacation rentals
30 properties offer extra space & kid-friendly amenities

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Find 10 rentals that welcome pets

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30 properties have a dedicated workspace

Wi-Fi availability
40 of Athens vacation rentals include wi-fi access

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Guests love Kitchen, Wifi, and Pool across Athens rentals

4.9 Average rating
Athens stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.9 out of 5!
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Sleep 16 with deck, sauna, hot tub, huge sun room
15 minutes from Court St and next to Strouds Run State Park, serenity awaits at the Athens Horizon House. A 4,000 sq ft retreat on 40 acres, the home offers spectacular views and beds to sleep 16. Horizon House can easily entertain dozens of guests. Two stories of decks and patios offer the perfect setting for a romantic retreat, reunions, a family getaway, a rehearsal dinner, and more. Bonus items: a hot tub, bar, sauna, projector, two-story sun room, and 1,400 sq ft open, glassed-in basement.

ADAMS FAMILY BNB CLOSE TO OHIO UNIVERSITY
Living room has queen sofa bed. Quaint small one bedroom home .Complete kitchen including microwave and Keurig machine . Pans and dishes also provided. Bedroom has queen size adjustable bed and TV. Large bathroom. Newly painted and carpeted, tile kitchen , bathroom. The house is located 5 minutes away from Athens and OHIO UNIVERSITY. It is 10 minutes from HOCKING COLLEGE and Rocky Boots in Nelsonville .Hunters are welcome. Ideal for Ohio University parents! Come and enjoy your stay!!

Walk to Court St! OU & Hocking Hills Elegant Haven
Relax in this stylish, updated midcentury home in the heart of Athens. 10 min walk to Court St, bike path, OU, & short drive to Hocking Hills. Plenty of room to celebrate, catch up, or rest with the softest bedding, a wooded private backyard with patio tables, grill, corn hole, blazing fast WiFi. Three smart TVs throughout. King & Queen bedrooms. EVERYTHING is brand new-kitchen appliances, furniture, mattresses, pillows, bedding, towels, bath, etc. An Athens Favorite three years running!

Beautiful ridgetop home close to Uptown Athens!
Very clean 3 bedroom, 2 full bathroom non-smoking home in a beautiful country setting on an acre of land. Just a 12 minute drive to Uptown Athens & Ohio University. House comfortably sleeps 3-4 people (3 queen beds). Enjoy a self serve breakfast, covered patio and easy access to Hwy 33. There are two wineries very close as well. Enjoy the beautiful country views and rolling hills of SE Ohio. Parking, wifi, hot tub and laundry on site. Perfect for a weekend getaway or a visit to Athens!

Blissful 1-Bedroom- Walking Distance to Campus
Away from the hustle and bustle of OU Campus, just a short walk (1/2 mile) to the College Green and Court Street entertainment venues. Park in the attached garage. For a limited time, Athens Krishna House - a Bhakti-Yoga and Meditation Center, is available for your tranquil getaway. No TV. For the sanctity of this unique space, No Smoking, No Meat, No Fish, No Eggs, No Alcohol, No Party in the house. We are sorry we cannot allow pets inside. Shoes need to be left in the foyer. Thank You.

The Bobcat Bed & Breakfast on Rooster’s Ridge
Welcome to our homestead! This newly renovated home features an amazing chefs kitchen, laundry room, two full bathrooms, three bedrooms and large living room with a gas fireplace for those cool evenings. Relax on the front and back porches with views of the farm and cattle grazing in the pastures or maybe sitting around the fire pit suites you! It’s a five-six minute drive to uptown Athens or a 20-25 minute drive to Hocking Hills. This is a gem nestled in the rolling Appalachian hills.

Creekside Cottage
Escape to nature in historic Nelsonville! Charming 2 bedroom home just 30 minutes from Hocking Hills & 20 minutes from Ohio University. Relax by the fire-pit near a calming stream. Fully equipped kitchen & living area perfect for gatherings. Explore downtown’s shops and restaurants. Walk, run, or bike scenic Bailey’s Trail. Tour Stuart’s Opera House and Rocky Boot factory. With wifi, Roku TV, washer/dryer & central air, this home offers comfort and convenience surrounded by natural beauty.

The Retreat at Fox Lake
The retreat at Fox Lake is a newly constructed 1+ bedroom house featuring a private back deck and hot tub! This home has a bedroom with a king-sized bed and an additional room with a fold-out futon. Features include eclectic art, reclaimed materials, glass enclosed gas fireplace, Starlink high speed wifi, on-site parking and direct access to Fox Lake and more! This is the perfect retreat for a couple, a few friends or small family. The vibe is earthy, textured, cozy and modern.

Historic Farmhouse at Little Fish Brewing Company
Charismatic 19th century farmhouse on 2 acres of land bordering our locavore brewery & restaurant, Little Fish Brewing Company. Perfect for large family events, weekends of hiking, or a home base while touring Athens. Enjoy the peaceful bedrooms, cozy nooks, large dine-in kitchen, dining room that seats 10. Plus, spacious patio and yard with a fire pit. As an added perk, delivery of food and beer from the brewery is just a phone call away! Phone number listed on refrigerator!

Farm|NearOhioUniversitySports|PetFriendly|LgCocina
The Creek is an original farmhouse built on a working farm. The entire 2 story home is an airbnb with the bottom repurposed for guests who will enjoy a private stay. Farm and forest wildlife call the more than 40 acres home. There is a beautiful view of the night sky,all the countryside and space available to relax and enjoy pastoral settings. Next to OldUS 33, close to OU campus. Spacious free parking for campers, boats, and outdoor gear. Pet friendly.

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, Porch, FREE Wi-Fi, Washer/Dryer
The Ohio University Convocation Center is hiking distance, as is the University and downtown Athens. FREE WIFI and FREE parking for up to 4 cars. McDonalds, and other fast food is very close by, as is a hardware store. The house is on the Athens transit route and we have Uber and Lyft. The house is a historic Sears kit house built in 1939 and recently extensively remodeled. We have a full kitchen and a washer and dryer for for your use only.

Cliffside Cove - Secluded 3BR 2BA w/ Hot Tub!
Welcome to your own little piece of serenity in the rustic countryside of SE Ohio. This is where you meet the charismatic charm of the great outdoors. Relax on the porch, in the hot tub, or take a walk along the property. Located on 2.5 acres, this 3BR/2BA sits in a quiet location surrounded by nature. Come on out, unwind and enjoy this private paradise. This property is perfectly located 20 minutes from Pomeroy and Athens!
Popular amenities for Athens house rentals
House rentals with a pool

The Glass House @ Hocking Hills

Hocking Hills Retreat

Pickle Hill - pool, pickleball court, sleeps 10!

The Backwoods Paradise

Convenient to OU, Hocking Hills and State Parks

Whole house, pool, free parking and Wi-Fi

Lodge 328 - Hocking Hills

The Athens A-frame
Weekly house rentals

Hocking! King Bed, Hot Tub, Game Room, Fireplace!

Chanoma Pines- Lake Hope / Athens / Hocking Hills

Relax and Renew in the Heart of the Hocking Hills

OHIO University Mid-Century Modern Masterpiece

Angel Ridge Art House—Wi-Fi, Sauna, close to town

Corner Cottage

Stylish Retreat · Downtown Logan · Hocking Hills

Junior's Farm
Private house rentals

Cozy cottage near trails & lake

Athens Farmhouse secluded home with beautiful view

Quiet Near Athens

Magnolia Hill Cottage

The Homestead - Renovated 1800s farmhouse

"Almost Heaven: Country Charm Near O.U."

The Athens Outpost

Bobcat Bungalow Walk To OU Campus / Uptown Athens
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Avg. price | ﺩ.ﺇ 606 | ﺩ.ﺇ 621 | ﺩ.ﺇ 606 | ﺩ.ﺇ 712 | ﺩ.ﺇ 753 | ﺩ.ﺇ 646 | ﺩ.ﺇ 679 | ﺩ.ﺇ 635 | ﺩ.ﺇ 727 | ﺩ.ﺇ 753 | ﺩ.ﺇ 632 | ﺩ.ﺇ 613 |
| Avg. temp | -1°C | 0°C | 5°C | 12°C | 17°C | 22°C | 24°C | 23°C | 20°C | 13°C | 6°C | 1°C |
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