Located in the beating heart of downtown Athens, this apartment puts the city's best at your fingertips. From football games at Sanford Stadium (a ten-minute walk away) to concerts at The Georgia Theatre (two minutes on foot), you'll be able to explore with ease – not to mention the vibrant nightlife, trendy restaurants, and excellent shopping nearby. As for the apartment itself, it's welcoming and contemporary. There's an open-plan kitchen where you can rustle up Southern favourites, as well as a cosy bedroom. Even with two guests sleeping on the sofa bed, it feels pretty roomy. Central, convenient, and comfortable – that's all our boxes ticked.

• Your host welcomes well-behaved dogs here for an additional fee of $50 each per stay.

• There's no free parking at this home, but you can use the nearby College Avenue or Washington Street public parking garages – prices start at $1 per hour. On-street parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.