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Bunk/Game Room, Near Lake, Pet Friendly, Firepit, FUN!

Lakefront holiday home in Toccoa with kitchen

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Welcome to Camp Tugaloo at Lake Hartwell!
Across the road from Lake Hartwell
Deep, comfy seating for cuddles or napping
Upstairs King bedroom with adjustable base bed, chifferobe & office space.
Downstairs Queen bedroom with adjustable base mattress and ample closet space

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11130.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Travelers Rest Historic Site
  • Place, Toccoa Falls College
  • Place, Toccoa Falls

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Bunk/Game Room, Near Lake, Pet Friendly, Firepit, FUN!

Sleeps up to 10 people in 6 beds.

** PLEASE NOTE - from Dec 1 to Jan 15 Camp Tugaloo will be decorated for Christmas**

Where the meandering Tugaloo River flows into Lake Hartwell, where the night stars touch the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains, where you can do it all, or do nothing at all, THAT is where you will find Camp Tugaloo. This new home sits just across the street from Lake Hartwell, with endless possibilities for adventure or just relaxing. Less than 2 hours from Atlanta, 71 miles from Greenville and only 29 miles from Clemson, this is the perfect weekend getaway or escape for even longer.
Our comfortable 3 bedroom, 2 bath getaway features a king bedroom, a queen bedroom and a fun bunk room with a full/full bunk bed and a twin bunkbed. The main level features one queen bedroom, with the king bedroom and the bunk room located upstairs. Each floor has a full bathroom with tub and shower. The main floor bathroom features two sinks, a walk-in shower and a very relaxing soaker tub. Upstairs you will find a tub/shower combo. In addition to the 4 beds in the bunk room, this space is the center of entertainment, with a foosball table, a 65” smart tv and a table for lots of gaming fun! We also provide a pack & play (please bring your own sheets) and a high chair seat (that straps to a regular chair).
The fully equipped kitchen is complete with dishware, silverware, glassware, tupperware, pots, pans, cookie sheets, muffin tins, toaster, microwave, cutting boards, an Instapot, a crockpot, blender,oven gloves, paper towels, kitchen towels and dishwasher. If you need to feed your caffeine addiction, as we do, you’ll love our coffee bar. There is a drip coffee maker, a Keurig and a French press for all your coffee needs. There is also a teapot for a bit of afternoon self-care. Dishes for your beloved furry friends are also included as well as an ample supply of towels and blankets that are dog friendly for the pooch that likes to jump in the lake.
The 50” smart TV in the living room allows you access to our Netflix, Disney Plus and Hulu+ subscriptions, as well as local and sports channels – you can log into your own preferred viewing channels as well. Wireless internet is available throughout the home and deck. If you need to catch up on a bit of work or schooling, there is a desk with monitor, keyboard and mouse set up in the upstairs king bedroom. There are lots of games and books available for evenings or rainy days. Try your arm at some disc golf with our disc golf hole or challenge your companions to a game of cornhole.
In the morning, relax on the deck with a cup of coffee and watch for deer in the yard and the mist lift off the lake as the sun comes up. Enjoy some after dinner smores around the firepit while looking for constellations and shooting stars overhead.
The road and driveway are paved all the way to Camp Tugaloo. The driveway is on a bit of an incline. In the winter, if you are concerned about freezing ice, there is a parking spot at the top of the driveway. The parking area in front of the house will accommodate 4 cars, or 3 cars and a boat with trailer. You can also park your boat and trailer at the top of the driveway.
If fishing or swimming is your thing, you can head across Hwy 123 and access the lake for shore fun. The Stephens County Rec Area is about 0.5 miles from the house and has a free boat launch! There are also picnic tables, remnants of an old bridge and lots of opportunities for fishing & swimming. If you like to go chasing waterfalls, Camp Tugaloo is less than 10 minutes from the beautiful Toccoa Falls, about 20 minutes from Riley Moore Falls and Brasstown Falls, and less than 30 minutes from Tallulah Gorge and Panther Creek. For you history buffs, we are ½ mile from Traveler’s Rest and 20 minutes from Camp Currahee (of “Band of Brothers” fame). While you’re out, stop by Currahee Vineyard, about 10 miles from Camp, or one of the other 4 vineyards or 3 breweries within about 30 miles. Within a 45 minute drive, you’ll find other fun adventures such as boat rentals & lake fun, kayak/canoe rentals & launches, the adorable alpine town of Helen, tubing, hiking trails, ATV/mountain bike trails, horseback trail rides, whitewater rafting, disc golf, “real” golf, breweries, hunting, botanical gardens, Toccoa Speedway, Hartwell Wildlife Safari, apple & other fruit orchards/farms, ziplining & so much more!
We look forward to hosting you at Camp Tugaloo! We're positive you'll enjoy it as much as we do, during all seasons of the year!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Toccoa

Located in Toccoa, this holiday home is on a lake. Travelers Rest Historic Site and Stumphouse Mountain Tunnel are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Clarkesville Lanes and Kingwood Resort Golf. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Toccoa, GA

What's nearby

  • Travelers Rest Historic Site - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Currahee Military Museum - 10 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Toccoa Falls College - 13 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Toccoa Falls - 16 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Villas at Foxwood Hills - 24 min drive - 22.1 km

Getting around

  • Toccoa Station - 10 min drive
  • Greenville, SC (GSP-Greenville-Spartanburg Intl.) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Quincy's Steakhouse - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bunk/Game Room, Near Lake, Pet Friendly, Firepit, FUN! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Bunk/Game Room, Near Lake, Pet Friendly, Firepit, FUN!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bunk/Game Room, Near Lake, Pet Friendly, Firepit, FUN!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bunk/Game Room, Near Lake, Pet Friendly, Firepit, FUN! located?

This family-friendly Toccoa holiday home is located on a lake, within a 15-minute walk of Lake Hartwell and Travelers Rest Historic Site. Chattahoochee National Forest is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 45 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Curtis C.

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Great Family Getaway

We loved our stay. Our daughters loved the bunk/gameroom and we loved the decorative touches throughout the house. Good location by the lake. We would rent again.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann G.

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Great weekend

Cozy, festival, relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amelia A.

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Cute!

Soo clean and cute. Recommend to families for a relaxing stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan K.

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Camp

Easy, comfortable, relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

jodi q.

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Wonderful

So kind she thought of everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Camp Tugaloo

We had an amazing time! The house was beautifully decorated and had everything you might need. The kids loved interacting with "Ziggy" and the adults loved being able to play music. Would recommend this house to anyone needing to stay in the Toccoa area for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Selina C.

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Awesome home!

Our family had a great Christmas at this home. It had everything we needed and more. So many thoughtful details. Our granddaughter loved the bunk/game room. The cozy atmosphere made us feel right at home. Kim is a great host. We will definitely book again in the near future.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

CJ S.

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AMAZING!

We absolutely loved staying at this house. It was so perfect for our family. Our kids had the best time ever in the bunk room. I can't say enough about the all of the little details that have been thought of and provided for you! We will 100% be returning every time that we co up and see our family if it's available!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian J.

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Great experience

We didn't get a chance to visit the property because of hurricane Helene but the property manager and VRBO were fantastic to deal with and their customer service and support was beyond what was contacted. Their understanding and accommodation for the situation says more about their quality than anything else.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole R.

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Great stay!

Camp Tugaloo was perfect for our family and had room for more! The camp theme was unique and adorable. The kids room was the best... I mean what kid doesn't love a bunkbed, much less a TRIPLE bunk?? So fun! The house was stocked with everything we needed and was just perfect. Minutes from Toccoa and the college (the reason for our stay)... we will.definitely be back to stay again! Kim was a great hostess-- very responsive
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea L.

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Wedding Camp!

Perfect location and amount of space for our family to stay in the days leading up to my wedding at Toccoa Falls. Large dining table was handy for our makeup artist and hair stylist to set up to get us ready the morning of the wedding. Host was very kind, thoughtful, and quick to respond. 5/5 entire experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deon F.

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Graduation Celebration at Camp Tugaloo

We have stayed at many rentals, this house was by far the most comfortable and well appointed home yet. We stayed for 4 nights, and brought our dogs. It did not feel like we were staying in a short-term rental. Kim has thought of EVERYTHING that might make guests feel more at home. The soaking tub and huge jar of bath salts were a big hit. The road below is a little busy and noisy, but that certainly didn't prevent us from enjoying the hammock chairs on the porch. This is a perfect place for a family to enjoy.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ginny J.

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We had the most wonderful time!

The pictures do not do it Justice in any way. We had an absolutely wonderful time. Everything was very clean and we had everything we needed for cooking as well as entertainment. The children absolutely adored the upstairs game room. We all enjoyed sitting on the porch and looking at the water. There was some road noise but it wasn't anything too distracting. There are also several places to visit around the area. We felt it was perfect for visiting Helen as well as other falls, trails, and parks around the area. The little town is very pleasant. My mother was especially excited to be able to go into a Hallmark store. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and plan on making it one of our regular vacations.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison F.

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💛💛💛

Camp Tugaloo was perfect for my daughter’s 16th birthday. We had two adults and five teenagers. The girls LOVED the bunk room and being able to hang together in one space. The cabin was a perfect size, stocked kitchen, and plenty of essentials for the weekend. I appreciate not having a long list of things to do for checkout. Cabin is close to Toccoa Falls and Lake Hartwell is across the street on the other side of the road. The road was a bit noisy but didn’t bother us. We went to Boondocks one night which is a cool/fun place. Kim had suggested it. I recommend this cabin and would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jared M.

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Cozy and quiet getaway

The house was perfect. Everything was exactly as described. The host thought of everything. We didn’t have pets with us, but if you do there are plenty of accommodations available. There were tons of activities to keep our kids occupied while we were there. The WiFi didn’t work while we were there, but we didn’t need it. There were plenty of movies and our phones had great coverage. Overall we couldn’t be more pleased with the stay. One thing to be mindful of is the driveway is pretty steep. If you’re there while it’s raining, you may have a little trouble getting back up the hill. We were able to make it in a minivan but it took some time.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

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So wonderful!! Wedding preparation day with our grandson and his groomsmen and our daughter will be forever memories! Everyone had plenty of room, lots to see and do, and our Iggy, Gnocchi, wasn't left out!! Already talking about coming back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Courtney B.

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Very kid and pet friendly. Super cute home that welcomes you with open arms
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria H.

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Had a wonderful timr

Beautiful home. Cozy and plenty of room. Beautiful bathroom. Loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley J.

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A great family stay

We came to town for a wedding. Several family members stayed here with us. We had plenty of room, nice accommodations, and beautiful scenery. We enjoyed exploring nearby Travelers’ Rest and Toccoa Falls while in town. We highly recommend this VRBO as it is well equipped and cozy!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina K.

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Birthday Weekend

I brought my daughter and a few of her friends to celebrate her 14th birthday. The cabin was perfect for it! They had a wonderful time in the bunk bed/game room. I enjoyed the wonderful bathtub! We look forward to coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marianne A.

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Great getaway

Cute cottage as advertised. Decorated for the holidays so festive vibe. Beds comfortable, and kitchen fully equipped. Would rent again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

callie s.

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It was a cute little cottage. Had privacy, and only took 10 minutes to get to town. The room for the kids were excellent. When we was at the cottage, they hardly came down. Had the right decor to give it a home feeling
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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Evacu-cation!

We had booked our stay for vacation time for my husband and I, with family gathering later in the stay to celebrate 3 birthdays. Then Hurricane Milton started heading towards us and we decided to evacuate. Luckily, the cabin was available and our Host worked with us, making our evacuation a calm and pleasant stay. The cabin was decorated for Halloween/Fall and was comfortable for just the two of us and for the group of us. We made wonderful memories @ Camp Tugaloo celebrating 3 family birthdays, and taking in sites nearby including Camp Toccoa, the Military museum, Traveler's Rest Historic site, Toccoa falls, Tallulah falls & gorge, and Brasstown falls with some fishing at the local park and Tugaloo State Park! Thank you for providing such a wonderful place to stay! We will recommend Camp Tugaloo to others and plan to return again.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa A.

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Currahee golf tournament

Our family and friends stayed here for the weekend as we were hosting a charity golf tournament at Currahee Country Club. We were quite busy with that but had some downtime to enjoy the house and surrounding area. The home was wonderful, stocked very well and we would love to be able to enjoy the home again in the future. b
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Brooke C.

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Quick Getaway

We had a great time at the house. Our boys loved the front porch area, variety of movies and games!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Kim Dowd

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Our family has been hosting guests for 10 years. We love hosting and love being close to the lake. We absolutely fell in love with Camp Tugaloo as soon as we drove up.

Why they chose this property

In addition to being the cutest place to cozy up and settle in, the location is perfect for all types of outdoor adventures, year round. From playing in the lake in the summer, to apple picking in the fall, ice skating in the winter and waterfall hikes in the Spring, Camp Tugaloo truly is your basecamp for adventure!

What makes this property unique

Being able to bring your fur baby is super important. Our Bella and Penny go everywhere with us, yours should be able to come enjoy Camp Tugaloo with you as well! The bunk room, with all of its amenities, will keep you entertained rain or shine. Our proximity to history, outdoor adventure, wineries and lots of other fun provide you with lots of options on days you can tear yourself away from Camp.

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