Holiday rentals in North High Shoals

Charming cottage with hot tub walk to downtown

Charming guest cottage in downtown Watkinsville, just a few miles outside of Athens, Georgia. A wonderful retreat full of unique details and charm.Enjoy relaxing on the front porch swing or in the private patio with hot tub. Inside are 18 ft. vaulted ceilings with rough hewn beams, antique windows, hardwood floors, and attention to detail.The kitchen is nicely equipped with full sized appliances and bar seating.The sleeping loft has privacy and great views with a queen bed and plenty of storage.

Peaceful Cottage-15 min to Athens

Welcome to Rosemary's Retreat! Our newly renovated home is 15 minutes to the Classic City of Athens and 10 minutes to beautiful historic Watkinsville. Perfect for families or couples on game days or cultural events at UGA. Stay in our well stocked and secluded cottage surrounded by serene farm land. Enjoy grilling out in the evening or head out to one of our many local high rated restaurants. Relax with a cup of coffee on our large screen porch or enjoy brunch in town. We await your next visit!

Charming rustic studio for nature lover

This light & airy studio is on our 2 acre lot separate and private from our house. In a safe neighborhood, 15-20 minutes to Athens, it has a cozy private back porch. Please note: a positive host review needed to book. Has queen bed, full bath, internet, TV w/ Roku stick, kitchen nook with a sink, hotplate, microwave and small frig (no full stove or grill). Ceiling fans throughout, and quiet mini-split for heat & A/C . A wood stove is available for $35 fee for wood, etc (notify host before).

Dogwood Cottage - A Relaxing Retreat in the Woods

Escape to a tranquil, adult-only, 1-bedroom cottage on 12 acres of peaceful hardwood forest. Spend the morning lazing on the screened porch or walk the trails & watch for deer and birds. Just 6 miles away, Watkinsville offers small town shopping & dining. Only a 20 min drive for antiquing or dining in historic Madison or head to Athens, home to UGA and all the shopping, dining and night-life of a college town. At night, relax by the fire-pit while you roast marshmallows and listen to the owls.

The Ivywood Barn

We know you’ll enjoy the peaceful and serene environment of The Ivywood Barn. From the comfy king size bed, cozy robes, coffee on the deck and convenience to Athens and UGA, The Ivywood Barn might be just what you’re looking for. And now, we've just built the other side of our original barn into a second Airbnb, The Ivywood Barn Too! 2 private rooms, 2 private entrances under one roof; each with the same attention to detail. Check out at The Ivywood Barn Too! on Airbnb. IG: @theivywoodbarn

Greek Revival Farmhouse

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, The Pierce Farmhouse was built in 1870 as a wedding gift for a son. We have owned it for 20 years and have made another set of renovations to bring it back to its original charm and character while making it more comfortable with modern amenities. The farmhouse sits on 60 wooded acres in High Shoals and guests have access to our pond for fishing and river for canoeing. We are 20 minutes from Athens, and 15 minutes from Monroe and Madison.

Art, Biking, Food, and Shopping in Watkinsville

Garden setting, newer construction, above garage apartment located in downtown Watkinsville. Take a morning walk down the sidewalk to local coffee shop and bakery, affordable or fancy dinner and lunch options available within two blocks. Our backyard is connected to a 6 acre wooded park. Oconee County is the "ArtLand of Georgia." We are centrally located for OCAF events, arts and crafts, and antiques, a bicycler's paradise. 10 minute drive to Athens/UGA, 40 minutes to Lake Oconee.

The Nest, Charming Country Setting south of Athens

This guest suite is located above the detached three car garage across from the main house. Beautiful views of the countryside, including horses and chickens! Sanford Stadium and beautiful downtown Athens are just 14 miles north of us (a 22 minute drive). Historic Madison is 19 miles to the south of us. You are welcome to fish or kayak on our pond as well. Come stay with us! We do have a no-pet policy and a no-smoking policy. Thank you for respecting our space.

Downtown guest house with private hot tub & deck

Cozy guest house with private deck, hot tub, and kitchenette. This fun and stylish cottage is in the heart of downtown Watkinsville within sight of OCAF and walking distance to downtown parks, restaurants, and shopping. Only 10 minutes to downtown Athens and UGA, this convenient location is great for game days or for exploring the delightful downtown. The only thing better than the pictures is the friendly, helpful host ready to make your stay the best it can be.