Room for rent on the westside of Athens

**Students and recent graduates only please** I'm a professor, and my wife (on UGA staff) and I have been renting out our spare bedrooms to UGA students since 2010. Our rent is pretty low, but there are some reasons for that:

We're on the west side of town, where all of the car dealerships are. You can get to campus via the #20 bus line, but it's a 15-20 minute walk to the closest bus stop. Most of our renters have used on-street parking for their cars. Some have used the bus, but they usually get tired of walking and enduring the 25-30 minute bus ride and eventually get a car.

We're in our 40s, which means we don't want to hear any sound after 11 p. m. from your room (including voice chat from playing MMOs and other games). This might remind students of the problems of living with their parents; therefore, the $499 rate.

I'm a huge stickler for tenants paying their rent by the 1st of the month, with waiver of the late fee if paid by the 5th of the month. My reminders to pay rent starting on the first of the month might annoy people; hence the $499/month rent.

We adore our black Bombay kitty, but unfortunately he does not take well to other animals, so I am afraid you would not be able to bring in any pets that cannot live in some sort of bowl or box. That also explains the $499/month rent.

Here are the good reasons to rent from me:

* This is a month-to-month leasing arrangement. If you need to move out, all I'll need is 30 days notice.

* The bedroom has a spacious walk-in closet; perfect for folks with extra storage needs.

* Just put your dishes in the dishwasher, and I can put them away where you want them. It's no trouble at all.

* The house is in a nice, quiet, and safe suburban neighborhood. The oldest houses are around 15 years old; most are under 10 years old, so the neighborhood still looks fairly new.

* You will have your own designated shelf in our fridge and kitchen pantry, and we can always make room for whatever pots and pans you have.

* There is a back and front porch with lots of shrubs and greenery, which is an awesome place to sit and study or chill on our rocking chair during the more outdoorsy months.

* Broadband/wifi is available, and its cost is split among the residents along with power, water, and trash pick-up.

You don't have to be an anime, manga, or Final Fantasy nerd, but it wouldn't hurt to be one around this place. Just saying.

The room is available now, although a later move-in can be negotiated. Whatever your needs, you will probably want to message me now before someone else does.