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If Apartments Make You Claustrophobic, Rent a House with a Yard

Girl reading book in yard

Apartment living isn’t for everybody. When you’re living in a smaller off-campus rental apartment close to OU, it can sometimes feel a little confining. Some folks don’t feel at home without a house and a yard. Thankfully, we have you covered at Krause Rental Properties—you can have your Athens rental home with a yard and enjoy it too. We have numerous condos and houses for rent in Athens Ohio, with some offering large yards, front and back. 

A yard adds a whole other dimension to your living experience. A place to gather, play catch, or catch some rays can be just as important as a roof over your head. And that applies to all four seasons – you’re not going to craft a January snowman at your apartment, that’s for sure. Having a dedicated space outside of your Ohio University rental to hang out that isn’t bustling Court Street or somewhere on campus gives you privacy, peace of mind, and an area to host friends and throw some pretty cool parties when the occasion arises.

Have Your Own Space in the Shade

Nothing says home more than barbecue. Have your own greenspace for the perfect place to grill out when spring arrives or when you return to school in the fall. Home cooking in your Athens rental home just got way better—host friends over for dinner or have a cookout for a football game. Take a nap on a hammock stretched between two shade trees, or read a book in the shade. When you have off-campus OU rental home with a backyard included, a close circle of friends, and a little resourcefulness when it comes to decorating and taking advantage of that space, the sky’s the limit. There’s no better place to enjoy the great outdoors than your own backyard or patio. That home can quickly turn into a rental in Athens with a great view—the view being your tastefully-decorated backyard, of course.

Take advantage of the yard space in your rental home and even consider growing some of your own food. While winter might be out of the option, fall is a perfect time for growing plenty or delicious herbs and vegetables outside—or, if you’re staying for the summer, you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy nature’s bounty in your off-campus home near Ohio University.

Krause Rental Properties features plenty of rental options with yard space that may be ideal for a garden, an outdoor party, or just getting some sun. During warm weekends, afternoons, or evenings, a back patio and lawn provide a perfect setting for a get-together with friends. And outdoor entertaining saves the inside of your Athens rental house from getting trashed during a party. Cleaning up outside after a party is always easier and usually far less dangerous—we’ve all seen that party trick gone wrong, breaking or damaging something in the process. A dedicated backyard to host parties in keeps your Athens rental home that exudes cool in pristine condition. Face it; it’s also safer during a pandemic to socialize outside, plus it’s easier to maintain social distance.

A Yard and Patio Provide Options You Won’t Get With an Apartment

One way to minimize roommate issues is by having more space at your disposal in your Athens rental home. If Harry from Youngstown is getting on your nerves, step out back and enjoy a cool breeze while catching up on your schoolwork. Or if you have unwanted guests and need some genuine social distancing, escape to the front porch or back patio. Curl up in a hammock, take some much-needed alone time outside of your OU student rental home, and come back inside feeling refreshed and hopefully finding the unwanted guests long gone. Conversely, if your roommates are having a party that you want no part of, being able to escape to a less noisy outdoor space is invaluable. Finding Athens off campus housing with a yard can go a long way toward protecting your sanity. 

Having friends over doesn’t have to mean cleaning the house before and after the party when you can keep the action in the yard. Your Athens rental home gets to stay clean and spotless while you enjoy a party outside. The warm months in college-town Athens are a magical time, and enjoying this time under the shade of your favorite tree goes a long way toward making a house feel like a home. Imagine laying out in the sun or comfortable shade, taking a nap on a hammock, pulling some vegetables you grew yourself, and using those same vegetables as part of a big cookout with all of your friends—you just won’t find that kind of experience and laidback luxury in off-campus OU rentals that are on Court Street.

Some of Krause Rental Properties’ apartments in Columbus near the Ohio State campus – those sectioned in larger houses – also offer yards and porches to you can enjoy the comings and goings in Buckeye-land while enjoying nice weather. Enjoy spring and fall days outdoors and throw some good football Saturday parties in your cool rental in Columbus with a yard attached. Who knows, we may even help you find a Columbus rental with a view! The bottom line, though, Krause’s roster of rental housing in both Columbus and Athens provides a wide range of choices custom fit for nearly any preference or personality.

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