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Home away from Home. Pet friendly.

Holiday home in Toccoa with kitchen and balcony

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Front Yard
Winters day may bring a little snowfall.
Property grounds
Fenced in front yard.
Front yard

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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  • Place, Toccoa Falls College
  • Place, Currahee Military Museum
  • Place, Toccoa Falls

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2nd Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3rd Bedroom

2 Single Beds

First bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

1st Bathroom

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

2nd Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Home away from Home. Pet friendly.

Come relax in a comfortable home in a small GA town that still believes in quaint stores, friendly service & good food. Dogs are welcome for an additional pet fee. (details below).
Toccoa hosts free country/jazz/rock bands downtown every Saturday night during certain summer months. Winter may drop a couple inches of snow and summer brings plenty of sunshine. We are 30 miles from Helen which is a stunning German themed town. Keep driving and you will be deep in the mountains within minutes. Toccoa falls is 5 mins away, Tallulah gorge 17 miles and within 30 miles in almost any direction, you are in the mountains. Bikers are welcome to bring their bikes and enjoy the curvy mountain rides!
There is a burn barrel should you want a relaxing evening fire with outdoor furniture and folding chairs available in the shed for your use. There is a gas BBQ grill in the shed. (If you prefer a charcoal fire, there is a small charcoal grill on the front porch).
There are Roku TV's in every room with regular TV service (make sure to take your sign in information if you subscribe to any specific platforms such as Netflix or Prime). There is video surveillance on the property which you can utilize to keep an eye on your dogs while away by contacting the host for access. There is free Wi-Fi available that is able to handle any devices you wish to bring.
There is a double carport for covered parking. Parking for a camper or trailer is also available.
There is a $50 pet fee per dog which can be added by clicking edit the number of guests once you are on the booking page. NO dogs on the beds or furniture please!! If you have more than one dog, the fee is $50 per dog payable directly to the owner. (There is a large dog crate available) Please contact owner for details and approval if you have multiple dogs.

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Amenities

Breakfast included
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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 less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Well behaved, house trained dogs allowed. No cats.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
You can smoke on front porch, ashtrays provided.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Plug any security systems that were unplugged back in after your stay.
Please put all trash in large trashbin by the carport and push it forward to the edge of the road for pickup.
Return all yard furniture to where you found it please.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
1) Small/med dog allowed only if TOTALLY house trained, does not shed or chew furniture. 2) No cats. 3) No feminine products in toilets. (Septic)
I will provide the goods for breakfast however you will have to make it or serve it yourselves. Coffee available at all times.
The home is stocked with almost anything you would need. Use but if you finish something, please replace it or let me know it has been used up.

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Toccoa

Located in Toccoa, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Hartwell and Tallulah Gorge State Park. 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

  • Toccoa Falls College - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Stephens County Hospital Women's Center - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Currahee Military Museum - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Toccoa Falls - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Tallulah Gorge State Park - 27 min drive - 33.8 km

Getting around

  • Toccoa Station - 2 min drive
  • Greenville, SC (GSP-Greenville-Spartanburg Intl.) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪M & J Country Buffet - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Quincy's Steakhouse - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Home away from Home. Pet friendly. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Home away from Home. Pet friendly.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Home away from Home. Pet friendly.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Home away from Home. Pet friendly. located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Currahee Military Museum, Paul Anderson Memorial Park and Toccoa Falls College. Fresenius Medical Care at Stephens County Hospital and Stephens County Hospital Women's Center are also within 2 miles (3 km). Toccoa Station is 21 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 82 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean, very accomodating stay!

Hardy was great with communication and ensuring that all our needs were taken care of! The house was clean and he kept everything very well stocked
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanks for a Great Stay!

Great property! Our second stay and we will be back again soon. Home has everything you could possibly need and the location is perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dale M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable and Convenient

Property is in a quiet area and very convenient location. Everything you need for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Location

Everything we needed was there. Very clean. Very accommodating host. Would recommend staying at this location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mother’s Day Weekend Girl’s Trip!

My mother, sister, daughters and I came into town to spend Mother’s Day weekend with my recently widowed stepmom. The home was the perfect home away from home. Couldn’t have picked a better place to stay. Will hopefully stay there again for future visits.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Real Value For The Money

For about the same price as a decent hotel, this property felt more like home, was conveniently located, and gave us room to spread out and not have to worry about disturbing neighbors, etc. Plus great communication with the property owner. Would book again and highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Andrea L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding at Toccoa Falls

Hardy is great to work with; he answers and gives you all instructions right away. He covered every detail and made our stay very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie Y., Chatsworth, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This is an Awesome Place

My family has stayed at a lot of VRBO's in the past but there is no comparison to this one. Hardy was so attentive, responsive to any of our questions, and the home itself fit our every need. I've never had one so well stocked with everything we needed and more. An added perk was how centrally located it was to everything in Toccoa, but secluded enough to give you peace & quite. I would highly recommend this to anyone visiting the Toccoa area in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding weekend

We chose the accommodations for the proximity to lake Toccoa events facility. My son’s wedding was held at this facility. The location was perfect for me to run back and forth for set up and getting ready for the wedding. Hardy was so kind and helpful. The house was perfect for our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Needed a nice place in a quiet area and this property caught my eye as a home away from home.

Description and pictures of this property do it justice. Exactly what we expected. Home away from home in a nice quiet area. Fenced in yard was a plus for my dog so she could get some much needed exercise after a 6 hour trip to burn off some energy. Very clean and well stocked with eating/ cooking supplies and food. Property owner, Hardy kept in touch and was a text or phone call away if we needed him. If we ever come this way again, we will definitely be inquiring on the property again. Thanks for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gracious host thought of everything.

I needed some quiet time to myself, and to stay near where my daughter was at Camp Mikell. This house could have housed two couples and two kids comfortably. The host was generous with access to cooking supplies, bread, eggs, and milk. The bed was comfy. Access to Roku on TV was nice. If you've never been to Toccoa, cell phone coverage is spotty in the area, so make sure to GPS before you walk out the door. I would recommend this host and this location to a friend. Enjoy!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathey B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ben’s Wedding

Excellent location for any event at the Toccoa waterfall. An older home that’s been modernized with all the appliances & upgraded shower area. Quiet with good separation from neighboring homes. Pet friendly was a big positive since our Yorkie is a beloved member of the family. 😁 Hardy Underhay was a kind & thoughtful host who promptly replied to all texts & made us feel welcomed. Since we had a late evening arrival, we especially appreciated his thoughtfulness in providing breakfast foods for the next morning.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was very nice. We appreciated the thought to have small breakfast items available. The fresh fruit and bowl of candy was a bonus!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Regina L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved staying in this house, it had everything you would need for a comfortable stay. Hardy the host was wonderful and the communication was awesome as to check in, check out or if we needed anything. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

MJ K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay at this quiet getaway. The home is spacious, well equipped and the beds are comfortable. We were in town for the Currahee Military Weekend and we were a 5 minute drive to every event in town. Hardy is a great host and made sure we had everything we needed for our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was clean and looked just like the pictures. Hardy was very friendly and available. Yard was nice. I love the white picket fence. It was both cute and practical. We were gone during the day time (my daughter got married a short distance away) but I would have loved to enjoy that yard at night by the fire pit. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tecca W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had all we needed. The best was the fenced in yard for the dogs to run around in. Maintained yard with lots of space to throw a ball or frisbee. Hiking was close by. Plenty of restaurant options nearby as well. We also cooked and found the kitchen had all the items we needed. Bed was comfortable. Host provided great information and was very communicative. Appreciated the available food options provided - eggs, milk, etc. Wifi worked great. The house was as pictured. Thanks for a nice weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect house for our stay in Toccoa, GA! Our host was so easy to work with and his communication was top notch! He thought of absolutely everything for the house to make our stay so very comfortable and enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome host.

This house had everything anyone would need. Plenty of towels, coffee, breakfast items, information on restaurants and things to do. Even firewood and bug spray.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This is the best property I have ever stayed in!

The location is fantastic and the scenery is beautiful. The house has everything you could ever need and more. The host laterally thought of everything. The host communicates immediately and effectively. We had zero issues! I have already recommended it to friends and family. We can’t wait to go back ! Wish all properties were this nice. We appreciated the bagels. eggs, fruit etc. So thoughtful! We enjoyed the shower with built in music too!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keller P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great weekend!

Me and a few buddies were in the area for a powerlifting meet. House location is so ideal, not too far from town, but off on its own for quiet nights. Host was very communicative and very friendly, was very kind to leave the fridge and pantry stocked with some things we might have needed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for our Toccoa visit

This rental was perfect for a wedding visit to Toccoa! It had everything we could need and in a great location. Owner very thoughtful and helpful to make our stay comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We loved our stay

The property manger was SO easy to work with. I loved that milk, bread and eggs were provided, definitely made things easier for our first morning. Loved the fire pit and having wood provided. Loved the fenced in area for our fur baby to be able to run and not have to be on leash. The shower was cool. :) If I had to give any suggestions, it would be, if our stay was longer I would have liked to have somewhere to hang our clothes. For the amount of nights we stayed (3), living out of our bags was okay. Thank you for you hospitality. If we are ever back in the area , we would definitely consider staying here again. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

NY 2025

Wonderful fully stocked property.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isabel R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Stay

This is an incredible home and such an incredible host! Hardy was communicative and understanding. We felt well taken care of the entire time. The home is spacious for the family and has a nice fenced in yard for pets. The home is a close drive to multiple places in the area. I could not recommend this place enough! Absolutely must stay. Thank you Hardy!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

About the host

Hosted by Hardy Underhay

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I am originally from South Africa and have lived in the United States for almost 30 years. In my younger days I backpacked around the world for several years. I enjoyed and can relate to staying in different places with many different hosts. I look forward to providing the same experiences to my guests. I enjoy motorcycle riding in and around the Toccoa area. There are many curvy and mountainous roads to choose from providing beautiful vistas and scenery. I enjoy life and try to live everyday to the fullest sharing adventures or ideas with other like minded people. Feel free to reach out if you would like some suggestions on points of interest, rides, restaurants or scenic routes.
After staying at my place I think you would agree that I go over and above any other place or VRBO you have ever stayed at before.

Why they chose this property

House is located on a very quiet, dead end road, 5 minutes from town, 2 minutes from a beautiful park, 4 minutes from spectacular Toccoa Falls, 30 minutes from Tallulah Gorge and hiking trails all around. 45 minutes to stunning Helen (German town) 40 minutes in almost any direction and you are in the Smokey mountains. Great location for any motorcycle enthusiasts. Many hiking or biking trails in the area.

What makes this property unique

Quiet and secluded property with little to no noise. Fenced in front yard to have your dogs run free. Large back yard to have the kids play games.
With the amenities that I offer you would see that I go over and above any other place or VRBO you have ever stayed at before.

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