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Experience southern Ohio hospitality at a vacation home in Athens

 

Not to be confused with the Greek capital, this Athens is a glorious Ohio town nestled at the foot of the Hocking Hills. Small town charm abounds – there are heaps of attractions such as the Ohio University, centuries-old architecture and scenic parks. Discover Athens with a house rental as your base.

Set along the Hocking River, the college town of Athens certainly merits a visit, offering natural splendor, a flourishing arts scene, and hip nightlife. Enjoy all it has to offer with an Athens, Ohio, cabin rental.

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House Athens
Dec 2 - Dec 9
-47%
$257
$137 per night
House ∙ 8 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms
Vacation Home in Athens with Grill
5.0
Outstanding (4 ratings)
Athens, Athens Township, Ohio, United States
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Farmhouse Athens
Jan 6 - Jan 13
-29%
$240
$170 per night
Farmhouse ∙ 6 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms
Farm in Athens with Grill & Yard
Athens, Athens Township, Ohio, United States
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House Athens
Oct 14 - Oct 21
-27%
$308
$224 per night
House ∙ 7 guests ∙ 4 bedrooms
House in Athens
Athens, Athens Township, Ohio, United States
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Book a dreamlike vacation rental for as little as $67 per night by searching through the 196 properties available in Athens. Using HomeToGo you can instantly search and compare the prices of each available rental to find the best deal and save up to 37%.

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Cabin Athens
Jul 6 - Jul 13
$153 per night
Cabin ∙ 4 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms
Cabin in Athens with Grill & Yard + Meadow Views
5.0
Outstanding (86 ratings)
Athens, Athens Township, Ohio, United States
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Cabin Athens
Apr 12 - Apr 19
$89 per night
Cabin ∙ 5 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms
Lovely Cabin in Athens with Yard & Grill + Country Views
4.5
Excellent (59 ratings)
Athens, Athens Township, Ohio, United States
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House Athens
Dec 16 - Dec 23
$88 per night
House ∙ 4 guests ∙ 1 bedroom
Vacation Home in Athens with Yard & Grill
5.0
Outstanding (18 ratings)
Athens, Athens Township, Ohio, United States
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House Athens
Dec 16 - Dec 23
$88 per night
House ∙ 4 guests ∙ 1 bedroom
Vacation Home in Athens with Grill & Yard
4.9
Outstanding (19 ratings)
Athens, Athens Township, Ohio, United States
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Apartment Athens
Dec 2 - Dec 9
$168 per night
Apartment ∙ 6 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms
Apartment in Athens with Grill + Click View
5.0
Outstanding (130 ratings)
Athens, Athens Township, Ohio, United States
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House Athens
Jan 19 - Jan 26
$204 per night
House ∙ 6 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms
Clean Vacation Home in Athens with Free Parking
5.0
Outstanding (74 ratings)
Athens, Athens Township, Ohio, United States
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House Athens
Jan 6 - Jan 13
$88 per night
House ∙ 4 guests ∙ 1 bedroom
Vacation Home in Athens with Yard & Grill
4.7
Excellent (21 ratings)
Athens, Athens Township, Ohio, United States
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House Athens
Jan 6 - Jan 13
$88 per night
House ∙ 4 guests ∙ 1 bedroom
Vacation Home in Athens with Grill & Yard
5.0
Outstanding (3 ratings)
Athens, Athens Township, Ohio, United States
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House Athens
Jan 6 - Jan 13
$204 per night
House ∙ 5 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms
Pleasant House in Athens with Yard
5.0
Outstanding (11 ratings)
Athens, Athens Township, Ohio, United States
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House Athens
Jun 29 - Jul 6
$254 per night
House ∙ 10 guests ∙ 4 bedrooms
Nice House in Athens with Grill & Yard
4.9
Outstanding (56 ratings)
Athens, Athens Township, Ohio, United States
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House Athens
Dec 23 - Dec 30
$331 per night
House ∙ 12 guests ∙ 5 bedrooms
Vacation Home in Athens with Jacuzzi, Yard & Grill
Athens, Athens Township, Ohio, United States
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Apartment Athens
Apr 11 - Apr 18
$200 per night
Apartment ∙ 7 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms
Rental Apartment in Athens
5.0
Outstanding (6 ratings)
Athens, Athens Township, Ohio, United States
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Budget-friendly Vacation Rentals in Athens

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House Athens
Nov 10 - Nov 17
$449 per night
House ∙ 12 guests ∙ 5 bedrooms
House in Athens with Grill & Yard
Athens, Athens Township, Ohio, United States
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House Athens
Dec 16 - Dec 23
$88 per night
House ∙ 4 guests ∙ 1 bedroom
Vacation Home in Athens with Yard & Grill
5.0
Outstanding (29 ratings)
Athens, Athens Township, Ohio, United States
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Cottage Athens
Dec 1 - Dec 8
-51%
$541
$263 per night
Cottage ∙ 7 guests ∙ 4 bedrooms
Cottage in Athens
Athens, Athens Township, Ohio, United States
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Dog-Friendly Vacation Rentals

Bring Fido on your next trip and book a stay in one of these pet-friendly rentals in Athens!

House Athens
Jun 15 - Jun 22
$99 per night
House ∙ 5 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms
House in Stewart with Yard & Grill
4.9
Outstanding (281 ratings)
Athens, Athens Township, Ohio, United States
Pet-friendly
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Cabin Athens
Dec 23 - Dec 30
$89 per night
Cabin ∙ 5 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms
Cabin in Guysville with Grill + Country Views
4.8
Outstanding (73 ratings)
Athens, Athens Township, Ohio, United States
Pet-friendly
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Cabin Athens
Dec 9 - Dec 16
$176 per night
Cabin ∙ 3 guests ∙ 1 bedroom
Cabin in Albany with Grill & Yard + Rural View
4.9
Outstanding (130 ratings)
Athens, Athens Township, Ohio, United States
Pet-friendly
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Apartments With Balconies or Patios

Looking for a home with a balcony? Check out these vacation homes in Athens with their own private patios and balconies.

Cabin Athens
Jun 29 - Jul 6
$175 per night
Cabin ∙ 6 guests ∙ 1 bedroom
Cabin in Nelsonville with Grill
4.9
Outstanding (23 ratings)
Athens, Athens Township, Ohio, United States
Balcony/Patio
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Cabin Athens
Jun 29 - Jul 6
$178 per night
Cabin ∙ 2 guests ∙ 1 bedroom
Cabin in New Marshfield with Yard & Grill
4.9
Outstanding (482 ratings)
Athens, Athens Township, Ohio, United States
Balcony/Patio
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House Athens
Jun 29 - Jul 6
$132 per night
House ∙ 2 guests ∙ 1 bedroom
Vacation Home in Millfield with Yard & Grill
Athens, Athens Township, Ohio, United States
Balcony/Patio
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Apartments and vacation rentals with a kitchen

Cook up a feast on your next vacation and book a Athens, OH rental with full kitchen.

House Athens
Apr 11 - Apr 18
$568 per night
House ∙ 12 guests ∙ 6 bedrooms
Vacation Home in Athens
Athens, Athens Township, Ohio, United States
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Apartment Athens
Oct 13 - Oct 20
$414 per night
Apartment ∙ 6 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms
Spacious Rental Apartment in Athens with Free Parking
Athens, Athens Township, Ohio, United States
Kitchen
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Cottage Athens
Nov 11 - Nov 18
-29%
$384
$271 per night
Cottage ∙ 4 guests ∙ 1 bedroom
Lovely Cottage in Athens
Athens, Athens Township, Ohio, United States
Kitchen
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Popular Rental Amenities in Athens

  • Pet-friendly (23)
  • Pool (85)
  • TV (180)
  • WiFi (195)
  • Hot tub (18)
  • Balcony/patio (23)
  • Fireplace (31)
  • Air conditioning (188)
  • Kitchen (40)
  • Microwave (154)
  • Washing machine (90)
  • Grill (42)

Using our filters will help you find your dream rental in Athens. You can easily search and find a vacation rental matching your needs in Athens if you bring your pet everywhere or you want a rental with a pool, as most accommodations offer "Pets allowed" and "Pool." Not as many vacation rentals in Athens are available if you don't have a dog or if you'd like to have a fenced-in yard as "Fenced" and "No pets allowed" are not very common amenities in Athens.

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Check out our climate diagram to find the perfect month for your vacation. July is the warmest month in Athens with average maximum temperatures of 82°. January is the coolest month, with average minimal temperature reaching 21°. The rainiest month is January while the driest month is August.

7-Day Weather Forecast in Athens

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Accommodations for your vacation in Athens

More than half of the listings (50%) in Athens are house rental. They are the most typical accommodations there. In addition, these properties have a median size of 183 m² and a median price of $314 a night. Furthermore, this type of property is excellent for large groups, as most of the house rental can host 7 people. If you would prefer to compare another accommodation type, you could consider cabin, which are the second most typical accommodation type in Athens. Our data shows that the average price of cabin is $164 a night for an area of 112 m².
Where to find the best food in Athens?

Cuisine of Athens

Athens' culinary surprises are many. How about a vanilla chai latte at Donkey’s Café, and then some evening-time open mic fun, live music and poetry? The Fluff Bakery’s vegan chocolate chip and swirl brownies are perfect to munch on at your house rentals or cabin rentals.

The downtown O’Betty’s Red Hot is a hotdog specialty restaurant that excels in Old World Style French Fries, hand-cut and soaked in water before preparation.

Live music concerts and art shows are a regular affair at the Mexican-themed Casa Nueva restaurant. Top recommendations include seasonal burritos, chili wraps and soups.

Established in 2008 to allow visitors a taste of the region's fantastic cuisine, the 30 Mile Meal features over 160 food partners spread over a 30-mile radius. Equally enticing is the bi-weekly Athens Farmers Market, where you can pick up fresh fruits, cheeses, meats, and baked goods.

Nouveau-Mexican Casa Nueva, a local breakfast favorite, transforms completely by night, hosting local bands and fun trivia sessions. For sumptuous chicken wings, Wings Over Athens on North Court Street delivers. Mediterranean and Middle Eastern delicacies await at Restaurant Salaam, whose creamy hummus and lamb shawarma strike a chord with most diners.

What are the best places to discover the arts and culture of Athens, OH?

Art and culture

Ohio University, the state's oldest public institution of higher learning, is the undisputed pride of Athens. Stroll through its beautiful campus and catch a foreign film at the 1915-built art-house Athena Cinema. The town's historic brick streets, old architecture, and indie restaurants are a pleasure to behold. A culture trip awaits at Dairy Barn Arts Center, which hosts a number of exhibitions, festivals, and live performances year round.

What are the best nightlife spots in Athens?

Nightlife and going out

With over thirty bars, distilleries, wineries, and microbreweries, and a pulsating live music scene, this university town looks after its young folks well. An Athens staple is Jackie O's Pub & Brewery, which serves a tidy selection of draught beers. Popular after-work hangout The Pub is all about happy hours and drink specials.

Fancy a night at the opera? Head to the neighboring town of Nelsonville to the Stuart’s Opera House & Gallery 1879 for the best in best in folk, Americana, and contemporary music.

Where are the unique attractions in Athens?

Local Attractions in Athens Ohio

 

The community-based Passion Works studio lets visitors watch resident artists at work. You can buy Athens' iconic passion flowers, ornaments and even tote bags from their shop.

Moonlight trips whether canoeing, rafting or fishing can be arranged at the Hocking River. How about cooking some crappie or catfish at your house rentals or cabin rentals for dinner?

Regular nature trails are passé - at Athens, you can set off on a “cemetery trail” at The Ridges. The trails are enthralling, and the cemeteries are marked with somber headstones, all quite evocative of an eventful past.

What are the must-see attractions in Athens?

Fascinating Local Sites in Athens

The Ridges

Athens' top-rated attraction, The Ridges is an erstwhile Lunatic Asylum that once housed everyone from war veterans to alcoholics, criminals and even children, many of whom were buried in the cemetery on the grounds. The architecture by Levi T. Scofield is stunning.

Southeast Ohio History Center

Follow up your visit to The Ridges with one to this intriguing center which has detailed accounts about the asylum and its inmates. Other key pieces include Civil War time quilts, nursing uniforms and a painting by patient Billy Milligan.

Ohio University

History buffs should consider a guided visit to the beautiful Ohio University Campus. Look out for the arresting Soldiers and Sailors Monument that guards the entrance – it pays homage to townsfolks who died in the Civil War. There are many house rentals in the vicinity.

Kennedy Museum of Art

Besides a tidy collection of Southwest Native American artifacts, the museum, which is located in The Ridges, also hosts thought-provoking and diverse artistic encounters.

Stroud Run State Park

Ensconced in the bucolic Appalachian Plateau, this family-friendly park has tons of beaches and lakes where you can scuba dive, boat, or even enjoy bird-watching. It's a good idea to book a house rental nearby.

Information about vacation rentals in Athens

🏡 Vacation rentals available 196 homes
💳 Possible discounts up to 37%
🌙 Nightly prices starting at $67
⭐ Popular amenities Pets allowed, Pool and TV
🐾 Pet friendly homes 21 homes
🏊 Vacation rentals with pools 85 homes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the price per night for a vacation rental in Athens?

The average accommodation in Athens is priced at $67 per night. If you would like to stay in a house rental, the average price is $314 per night. A cabin Athens, OH will cost on average $164 per night.

How many vacation homes are available to book in Athens?

Currently there are 196 vacation homes in Athens to choose from and book for your upcoming trip.

What are the most popular amenities for vacation homes in Athens?

Usually travelers look for Pool, Pets allowed, and TV when booking a vacation rental in Athens.

How many vacation homes with pools are in Athens?

There are 85 rentals from 6 providers in Athens.

Are dogs allowed in vacation homes in Athens?

Finding a rental in Athens that allows pets is definitely possible, with 21 pet-friendly available.

What's the best month to travel to Athens, OH?

When choosing a vacation rental in Athens, consider that rainy season is usually in January or December, with August often being the driest.

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