House holiday 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 was wonderful to work with. Will look to book again when in the area.

Everything was wonderful! Place was very conveniently located. Lots of places to eat and stores around. The only thing that we were not made aware of was that both bathrooms were downstairs. Wasn’t the end of the world but not the most convenient. Other than that stay was great!

The house was absolutely beautiful. Our family enjoyed it so much. The kids loved the zipline and enjoyed the pool. Our family caught some fish too!!!! After the storm we are glad the house had the emergency generator. This just made it easier to see that the house is fully equipped with any amenities that you could need to make sure any guest has a pleasant stay.

This is our second time staying in Julia’s home and I’m sure it won’t be the last. We stayed an entire week and relaxed as if we were home and we had all our needs met. Everything about her home is comfortable, clean and accommodating. The neighborhood is quiet and Julia is a responsive host. I appreciate the fact she puts effort into her home, the sheets, bedding and towels are all hotel quality or better. The way each room is decorated doesn’t go unnoticed and is appreciated.

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.

Kari’s house and every home in the neighborhood was beautiful. We loved driving around on the golf cart and looking at the homes. The marina was super close and the golf cart made it easy to get back and forth from the house to the water. The house had absolutely everything we needed and was very spacious. I highly recommend this stay!

We very much enjoyed our stay at Curtis’s condo! It was immaculately clean and new. There was room for our family to spread out and a large kitchen to accommodate cooking meals! It is also very close to the condo’s gym and pool. It was quiet and peaceful with quick access to the interstate and the town of Madison. We would love to stay again!

My friends and I had a wonderful stay at Shannon’s home. The house was beautifully decorated and even prettier than the pictures. We enjoyed being on the water and waking up each day to the expansive views of the river. The home was equipped with everything we could have needed, very clean and Shannon was friendly and responsive. We will definitely look into staying at this property again when in the area.

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.

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.

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.

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.

I rented this Airbnb for my daughter and her family of six. They were in the Huntsville area for a wedding weekend. This home was perfect for 2 children and 3 adults and they felt extremely at home there. The beds were comfortable, the neighborhood was quiet and the home was well furnished to meet their every need. I highly recommend this place as the location is also great if you need to be in Athens, Madison or Huntsville.

Thank you Regan for a fantastic stay! This place is a hidden gem. From check in to check out, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Regan already had a crib set up with fresh sheets which was extremely helpful. There are toys for the kids, a high chair, and a full swingset out back. Plus feeding the chicken was so much fun and we enjoyed the fresh eggs. We forgot an item there and she was nice enough to ensure we got it back. We had everything we needed to cook nice meals and felt right at home. Regan was a fantastic host, very communicative and offered to help on several occasions with various items. She also checked in on us and made sure we were happy with our stay. I would highly recommend this place and plan to stay again as we have family nearby. Thank you Regan for helping us have a great trip!

Nina was a great host. Property was very beautiful. We enjoyed waking up to look outside. The porch was my favorite part, sitting outside in the beautiful rocking chairs, looking at the lake and listening to the birds. We will definitely book this property again.

We enjoyed our stay at Delineliz’s home. She was very responsive to the questions we had. The home was clean and just as described in the listing. We enjoyed the location and was perfect for our weekend!

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 loved our stay! It was a peaceful place with a great fenced in yard for our puppers to be able to run! Would 100 percent stay here again!

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!

Michael was an excellent host. His home is beautiful and spacious. It was in pristine condition and welcoming. We felt at home during our trip to Huntsville for a family wedding!

Thanks for a convenient, fun stay!!

What we loved most about this home was that it was super quiet and peaceful neighborhood. The host had a lovely home and we had everything we needed. It was clean comfortable. The host was friendly and quick to respond. One bed is super soft and the other is harder which worked perfect for us. Towels, blankets and lots of pillows. Also there were a number of games.