~Blue Moon Bungalow~

Athens, Texas
$105 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 1

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

~~~SHORT WALK TO LAKE ATHENS~~~
Welcome to Blue Moon Bungalow--a one bedroom plus loft--done in a modern farmhouse aesthetic, located within a short walking distance from Lake Athens

Our Blue Moon Bungalow features an open floor plan with high ceilings and lots of windows. All rooms -except the loft- are located on the first floor. You'll find the kitchen fully equipped with a fridge, oversized sink, and a 4 burner stove/oven combo unit, as well as a family friendly eat-in bar which opens up to the living room. We provide dishes, silverware, cooking utensils, pots, pans, and outdoor grill. Lots of counter space and serving space. Living area features a comfy sofa and 55in television. The main bedroom features a queen sized bed, closet, and built-in desk for office use. Upstairs loft area has a double bed with plenty of extra room to use a blow up mattress for added guests-we do charge $15 per night per additional guest beyond 4-.
Spacious bathroom with walk-in shower, sink, and toilet.
Blue Moon Bungalow has a private attached deck and provided outdoor grill and seating.
Our property is a private 15 acres of forest located directly across the street from Lake Athens. We are home to much wildlife, including several heard of deer. Property also features a seasonal stream and approximately 1 mile of trails for exploring the woods and observing the wildlife.
On our property we host 4 short term rental facilities. Each of our stays have their own private yard spaces for our guests to enjoy.

When arriving at Southern Stays, you'll enter the property via our front gate which is clearly marked with our address. You'll follow the driveway into the property, where you'll find clearly marked signs that will point you in the direction of your rental. We provide parking space right up to each of our stays.

The host is available my messaging in person or by phone, but intends to let you have your space to yourselves.  The interaction level is up to you.

We are located off of a residential neighborhood which is home to lake houses and mainly weekenders. The neighborhood homes are either lake houses on the lake or near the lake.
We are directly behind the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center, which can be visited for learning experiences, fishing in their private pond, and other local events.
In our same neighborhood is also the Lake Athens Marina, where you can launch your boat, kayak, canoe, or paddle board.
The Boathouse is located at the Marina and is an excellent place to eat or grab a drink. Tell Fran we said hi while you're there!
Our neighborhood is known in the area for it's wildlife, wild flowers, streams and coves.

There is a map picture of the property where you can explore the trails.
For checkout guests need to clean all dishes before leaving. There will be an additional fees if the property is left excessively dirty, damaged or if there are missing items from the property. Dog fees are an additional flat fee of $40. Up to 2 dogs under 35lbs. are accepted. Larger dogs may be accepted too but please message me first. All dogs must be house trained. Absolutely no cats allowed. Check out is at 11am and typically the cleaners will be there at to start cleaning no later than 11am. Checking out anytime after 11:30 there will be a $50 fee. Check out after 12:00 there will be a $100 fee.

No Hunting or shooting weapons.

This home is on a septic system, please don’t flush anything but toilet paper.

There are 2 blue trash cans near the road or front gate for your garbage.

There are additional fees after 4 people that stay in the property.

Please watch your step. You are in the woods and you could possibly run across a snake.

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  • Feature Features
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  • School District Rates & Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    Pet Friendly
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    1 Bedroom Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 549 Sq Ft (51 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Toilet Paper
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Office
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    TV
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Jenna

    Submitted Nov 9, 2025

    Stayed Nov 1, 2025

    What a wonderful little oasis! So cozy and nice. Scott was incredibly responsive and helpful. My daughter and I enjoyed relaxing on the deck, walking around beautiful area and feeling like we were away from it all even though only 15 minutes from everything we needed in Athens. Will definitely return. Appreciated Scott allowed a later check out to accommodate a meeting I had as well.

  • Linda B.

    Submitted Oct 18, 2025

    Stayed Oct 13, 2025

    The Blue Moon Bungalow was in a quiet wooded area. Very clean and stocked well. Lots of deer in the area. Close to the lake. Host was very responsive for any questions.

  • Cody R.

    Submitted Sep 20, 2025

    Stayed Aug 31, 2025

    Mostly clean house & pet friendly. Owners communication was great during my stay. Would stay again. Would recommend.

  • Chelsea

    Submitted Sep 4, 2025

    Stayed Aug 2, 2025

    Great place

  • Cassie J.

    Submitted Aug 31, 2025

    Stayed Aug 24, 2025

    Beautiful, peaceful, and relaxing. We had a great time going for walks, seeing all of the deer, and relaxing on the front porch. The location was so convenient to everything as well.

  • JIll-Ana H.

    Submitted Aug 21, 2025

    Stayed Aug 8, 2025

    Neat! Modern and comfortable. Love the deer!

  • James R.

    Submitted May 13, 2025

    Stayed May 7, 2025

    Me and two other buddies were needing a place to stay while fishing at Athens Lake. This was perfect.

  • Dianne B.

    Submitted May 4, 2025

    Stayed May 1, 2025

    I say little but it was a perfect size for my husband and I as we visited the area for a wedding. Centrally located to all our wedding activities and a picturesque private area. Highly recommend.

  • Dianna A.

    Submitted Apr 20, 2025

    Stayed Apr 18, 2025

    Lovely spot, quiet, and peaceful.

  • Tommy M.

    Submitted Jan 13, 2025

    Stayed Jan 10, 2025

    Was perfect location 3 minute drive from the event I was attending was very clean and the view was amazing my wife enjoyed watching the deer every morning will be definitely booking next time I’m in the area for sure thx

  • Ashley D.

    Submitted Dec 17, 2024

    Stayed Dec 12, 2024

    The cabin was exactly as pictured and great for our weekend stay in Athens. We will absolutely stay here again if in the area. The cabin was clean, well furnished, has a comfortable bed, and in a good location. The owner communicated quickly, and check in/out were seamless. We were very pleased with this rental.

  • Lisa A.

    Submitted Oct 21, 2024

    Stayed Oct 17, 2024

    We really enjoyed this stay. The cabin was clean and neat. Our teen enjoyed the loft. The most amazing part was seeing the deer every morning.

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Total

Includes taxes and fees
$105+
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