Title: New Listing! The Wild Fern Cottage w/ Firepit Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=121391705&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # New Listing! The Wild Fern Cottage w/ Firepit ## Photo gallery for New Listing! The Wild Fern Cottage w/ Firepit ![Property grounds - New Listing! The Wild Fern Cottage w/ Firepit (Athens)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121400000/121391800/121391705/c95b81ae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - New Listing! The Wild Fern Cottage w/ Firepit (Athens)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121400000/121391800/121391705/f0ecbbde.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - New Listing! The Wild Fern Cottage w/ Firepit (Athens)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121400000/121391800/121391705/f58f454f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - New Listing! The Wild Fern Cottage w/ Firepit (Athens)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121400000/121391800/121391705/bc250da8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, desk, travel cot, WiFi - New Listing! The Wild Fern Cottage w/ Firepit (Athens)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121400000/121391800/121391705/7b9aa4c0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Located close to University of Georgia, New Listing! The Wild Fern Cottage w/ Firepit has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroom1000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Air-conditioning - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### New Listing! The Wild Fern Cottage w/ Firepit Once the original gardener's cottage for the historic Bobbin Mill property, The Fern Cottage offers a one-of-a-kind layout with all the modern comforts of a newly renovated home. Tucked away with its own private entrance and cozy fire pit, this charming retreat feels worlds away—yet it's just minutes from the heart of Athens. Ready to explore? Head downtown to local favorites like Creature Comforts Brewery, Grindhouse Burgers, and Local 706\. Sanford Stadium and scenic hiking trails are also just a short drive away. Guests will receive a door code the day prior or the morning of their reservation. ACTIVITIES, DINING, DRINKS: • Taqueria del Sol (1.1 Miles) • Five & Ten (1.0 Miles) • Mama's Boy (0.9 Miles) • Seabear Oyster Bar (1.0 Miles) • The National (1.1 Miles) • State Botanical Garden of Georgia (3.7 Miles) • University of Georgia Golf Course (3.3 Miles) • Sanford Stadium – Home of the Bulldogs! (2.0 Miles) A car will most likely be needed. There is also a bus that stops nearby. Uber and Lyft are also accessible. IMPORTANT: Before receiving check-in instructions, you must sign our rental agreement. Failure to do so will result in cancellation without a refund. If you would like to review our rental agreement prior to your reservation, just request a copy and we will send you one. Travelease Protection: We want you to have a worry-free vacation, which is why we offer our travelease protection program when you book with us. With this program, you'll have coverage for up to $200 in accidental damages. Plus, we understand that plans can change, so we offer the flexibility to cancel your reservation for any reason up to 14 days prior to check-in for a 100% refund, and a 50% refund for 7 days (minus the Travel Ease protection fee). Additionally, if the weather takes a turn for the worse, you'll have the ability to reschedule your stay. So, rest easy knowing that we've got you covered. Pets are welcome on the premises, and a pet fee of $125 applies. Please ensure to inform us in advance to secure authorization for bringing a pet. You are required to clean up after your pet, including waste or additional charges may apply. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near a zoo ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - 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25 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 983494 ## About the area Athens is home to this holiday home. Butts-Mehre Heritage Hall Sports Museum and Bear Hollow Zoo are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Farmers Market and Georgia Square Mall. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Sanford Stadium or Stegeman Coliseum. [Visit our Athens travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Athens.dx320) [View more Holiday homes in Athens](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Athens-Private-Holiday-Homes.d320-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=33.939568,-83.398735&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:kudnE%60y_%7CN%3FQ%3FS%3FQ%40S%3FQ%40Q%40S%40Q%40QBQ%40S%40QBSBQBQBQBQDQBQDQDQBODSDOFODQFOFQDOFOFQFMFQHMFOHOFMHOHOHMHMHMHMJMJMHKJMJKHKLMHKLKJIJKJKLIJILILILIJGLILGLGLINGLGLELENELGLENELENCNCLCNELANCNANCLANANANAN%3FNAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%40L%40N%40N%40LBN%40NBN%40LDNBNBLBNDLDNFLDLDNDLDLFLFNHJFLFLHLFLHJHLHLHJHLJJJJHJJJJJLJJJJJLHJJLHLHLHLJNHJHNFNHLFNHNFLFPHLFPFNDNFPDNFPDNDPDPDPDNBPDPBPBPBPBPBPBRBP%40R%40P%40PBP%3FR%40P%40P%3FR%40P%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FRAP%3FRAPAP%3FRCPAPAPARCPCRCPCPCPCPCPEPCPENEPEPEPENGPENGPENGNGPILGPGLINGNILGNILILKNILILILKJILKJKLKJKJKLKJKHKJMHKJMHMHKHMHMFMHMFKFOHMFMDMDOFMDMDODMDOFMBOBOBMDO%40OBO%40MBO%40O%40M%40O%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAO%3FOAOAOAMAOCOAOCMAOEMCOCOCMGOEMCMGOEMGMEMEOGMIMGMGMIKGMIMIMIKIMKKIKKKIMKIMMKIKKMKKIMKKKMIMIMIMIOIMIOGMIOGOIMGQGMGQGOEOGQGOEQGOEOESCOEQEQCQEQCQCQCQCQCSAQASCQAQAQASAQ%3FQAS%3FQ%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=GchcWtbQGJETCZMwuD8_2bGHFBA=) Athens, GA ### What's nearby - ![University of Georgia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6091171/8dced63f-aafd-45a1-a1bb-8b7e4930a1a5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) University of Georgia 5 min drive \- 1.7 miles - Butts-Mehre Heritage Hall Sports Museum 17 min walk \- 0.9 miles - University Of Georgia Conference Center 4 min drive \- 1.5 miles - Stegeman Coliseum 5 min drive \- 1.5 miles - Piedmont Athens Regional - Diabetes Education 6 min drive \- 1.7 miles ### Restaurants - The Root 17 min walk - Cook Out 4 min drive - Chick-fil-A 4 min drive - Starbucks 3 min drive - Buffalo Wild Wings 4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is New Listing! 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