Updated with current information for 2022
Winter is coming.
In Athens, cold weather means trudging through the snow to class, the library, the bar. And considering the hills Athens is known for, you’ll be sloshing through snow and ice uphill and down, miles and miles like Grandpa in the Great Depression. Unless you live in the Athens, Ohio Court Street apartments. You’ll still have to walk through terrible weather, but it will be that much closer. Don’t want to pack a heavy winter coat to the bar? It’s right downstairs. 30 below and hate to go to class? At least campus is only a few minutes away.
All the stores, restaurants, bars, laundromats you need are within easy walking distance.
Snowball Fights Not Far from the Whiskey
Next time there’s a snowstorm, you’ll be glad you rented an Athens, Ohio Court Street apartment. And when three feet of snow fall and they close campus for a week? The entire town becomes one big snowball fight, right downstairs, where you’re never far from the hot chocolate and the whiskey.
Get an Awesome View of the Snow
If you’re fortunate enough to have a Court Street apartment, you’ll be greeted to an incredible view of the snow as it falls, and the aftermath later that night as Bobcats slip and slide their way to the bars.
But even if you’re just uptown in general – think High and Congress Streets – you’ll still be granted an awesome view of the snow falling, since those streets sit higher than most in the city.
Use. That. Yard.
Having a yard at your rental seems like a pointless amenity in the depths of winter, considering the cold and the inhospitable elements outdoors.
However, if it happens to snow, the yard at your rental will instantly be transformed into a winter wonderland.
Want to do snow angels? Go for it.
Want to build a snowman? Have at it.
Want to host a snowball fight? Be my guest.
The options are endless. Don’t be scared to embrace your inner child, give these ideas a whirl!
Utilities: the Downside
Sadly, bills don’t take snow days like the rest of us. It’s important to remain vigilant and watch your thermostat, even in the darkest and coldest of days. If you’re living in shared space, like a b, consider pooling together some funds for a space heater.
While these can be dangerous if not properly monitored, they can ultimately save you and your roommates the hassle of spending tons of money on utilities.