House vacation rentals in Athens

Gary and his wife are amazing people! Super warm and friendly. Brought us fresh eggs from their chickens. The home is beautiful in an absolutely beautiful neighborhood. While we were there we experienced a tornado warning and some tree damage in the area. We lost power for 2 days, but the weather was beautiful after it passed and we stayed at the home. Gary offered to put us up in a hotel, but we really just wanted to stay. He offered a generator, which we didn’t need. This home truly is a sanctuary in the mountains and 10 minutes from downtown. Perfect location. We will definitely be staying there anytime we are visiting family in Huntsville! Thank you so much Gary and Tammy!

Kay's place was great. It looked just like the pictures. She was very responsive to questions. The home was very spacious and set up perfect for our two families. I would definitely stay here again.

2nd time staying here and will stay again. Great house

We absolutely loved this place! The kids especially enjoyed the pool — it was a major highlight and made the trip even more fun. The home is secluded, which gave us peace and privacy, and the thoughtful touches throughout made it feel extra special. The bathroom was stunning, and the sauna was such a great bonus. Everything was clean, well-maintained, and just beautiful. Although we had to travel an hour to Huntsville for our activities, we didn’t mind the drive at all because we knew we were coming back to such a wonderful home. The host was incredibly accommodating and even allowed us to check in early, which we really appreciated. Highly recommend this place — we’d definitely stay again!

Literally perfect in every way. It's actually difficult to portray Nilah's home with words alone and honestly, the pictures don't do the property justice. By the time we were finally able to gather ourselves from being in awe of the hilltop views and unpack our bags, we felt oddly at home and immensely relaxed. The house is completely stocked with anything a group might need and set up so functionally perfect that it felt familiar when looking for a miscellaneous item. We got a kick out of "Bear" the extremely handsome hound that lazily wondered up the hilltop one afternoon to politely watch us from a distance until we invited him over. Fitting for the entire experience, turns out that Bear is the coolest dog that has ever existed and literally played with my kids like Nana from Peter Pan anytime we asked him to come hang out. Just an incredibly happy place with a host that is obviously happy to share the experience with others.

We had a wonderful stay! Kari was very helpful with her recommendations and responsiveness when we had questions. The house and neighborhood were beautiful. We absolutely recommend if you are looking for a great place to getaway and reconnect with your family. We had the best time! Thanks Kari!

Curtis was a fantastic host and very responsive. The house was exactly as advertised and very clean and tidy. We had plenty of towels, cookware and all the other essentials for a great stay. We had no issues and would recommend his place any day of the week!

This property was fantastic, we enjoyed our stay there and definitely will stay there again when we are in the area!! Emily was a great host!! Thanks for allowing us to stay!!

Maria was a lovely lady. She welcomed us with some fresh eggs for our breakfast. She answered any questions within minutes. We arrived early and see allowed early check in. Our sweet Maddie, a yorkie enjoyed her stay too. Very quiet area. We have family in town and will be staying here again. I highly recommended it.

I feel like Jeremy went above and beyond to communicate with me. The main thing I look for when I rent a place is somewhere clean so I can sleep comfortably at night and this place had it. If I’m ever back in town, I will definitely be in touch with Jeremy so I can stay at the house again. It was also more than worth what the asking price was per night.

Impeccable home that felt like we were going home each time we returned to the property. The location was just what we needed for a wedding weekend in the area. It was conveniently located to all the stores and restaurants. Spotlessly clean and so homey. Of all the times we have stayed at rentals with AirBNB, this was our favorite! Drinking coffee in the morning outside, in the patio area was just what we needed to start each of our busy days. Watching the white-tailed deer play in the field was a highlight as well. All the furniture and bedding was extremely comfortable and the kitchen was ideal. You simply can’t ask for a better place to stay. We loved it and so will you!

This is a lovely, spacious home, located steps away from the lake. It's great for a large family or group. The beds were comfortable, the kitchen is great for cooking, and there is plenty of space to hang out indoors and outdoors. The two beds in the loft don't have doors/walls so folks that stay there have to stay up until others clear the living room area. Also, one of the rooms downstairs doesn't have windows so it gets stuffy unless you blast the air. On the flip side, its the quietest room which is great for a napping baby. Overall, it's a great space and we would stay there again.

Maribel’s home was the perfect choice for our short stay. The space was clean, cozy, and thoughtfully maintained, making us feel right at home from the moment we arrived. Maribel was incredibly responsive and friendly throughout the entire process, which made our experience even more enjoyable. We truly appreciated her warm hospitality and would gladly stay here again.

Highly recommended! The Peaceful Country Retreat is definitely one of the best Airbnbs we've stayed at and is exactly as named. Everything was as described and we felt right at home with our dogs. The home was super clean and comfortable, and had everything we needed. We stayed to attend a multi-day dog sport event, so we didn't spend a lot of time there during the last several days of our 9 day stay, but we loved it. We also enjoyed the seeing the cows near the house in the morning and evening. Super quiet and peaceful. Michael and Cecelia were absolutely fantastic hosts. They were quick to reply to any questions and proactively reached out to during our stay.

It’s a great place to stay if you want to see the rocket city. Everything you need is just around the corner, and it is secluded enough for a nice sit on the screen porch at night. Great place to

Stress-free and cozy. The home was inviting and calming. There's plenty of room and we didn't feel crowded. The communication was outstanding. We were able to attend a family member's wedding without any worries.

Great house. Exceeded our expectations. We will be back.

We enjoyed the quiet surroundings and the coolness of the days and evenings. The fall leaves and the calm lake views were serene. Lots of wildlife and views to enjoy.

We really enjoyed our stay here. Centrally located and quite neighborhood to be able to relax at the end of the day. Would definitely stay again.

We were only there for one night but overall, it was a comfortable, cute, and clean experience.

Matthew's place was clean and had everything you would need for a perfect stay! He was very responsive whenever we needed him. We will definitely stay here again! Thank you!

We spent our anniversary at Smooth as Glass and left wondering if Julia is secretly an Airbnb fairy godmother. The home was peaceful, beautifully decorated, and that huge bathtub? Let’s just say it turned our bubble bath into a full-on spa date. Julia’s attention to detail made everything feel extra special, and don’t even get me started on the breakfast—still dreaming about it. We laughed, relaxed, soaked, and ate like royalty. It was the kind of getaway that makes you fall in love all over again. Already planning round two!

Jennifer’s rental home had everything we needed and more. She was quick to respond to questions and requests to extend our booking at the last minute. We would stay again.

Super large house! bigger than pictures look. Will book again when in area.