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Home away from Home. Pet friendly.

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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
  • Hot tub
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Toccoa, GA
  • Currahee Military Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Toccoa Falls College
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Toccoa Falls
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Clemson, SC (CEU-Oconee County Regional)
    ‪53 min drive‬

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.

Property manager

Hardy Underhay
Premier Host

Languages

Dutch, English, German

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Amenities

Hot tub
Breakfast included
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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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.
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

  • Currahee Military Museum - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Paul Anderson Memorial Park - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Toccoa Falls College - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Stephens County Hospital Women's Center - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Toccoa Falls - 6 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Barbecue Shack - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Quincy's Steakhouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪M & J Country Buffet - ‬5 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.

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

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 72 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

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

Verified traveller

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

Will book again!

Great experience. Property was clean and well stocked. Communication with management was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily P.

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

Wonderful stay in a beautiful locale

Hardy is a phenomenal host, and his home is a sweet little place tucked away in a gorgeous area. Our family of 5 had everything we needed while we were there for a couple of days and each time we left and came back it was like coming home again. Thank you so much for your hospitality, Hardy!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wedding

Perfect house for us to stay for our wedding
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri F.

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

Perfect Location

We stayed here for my son's wedding at Flat Rock Farm. The location was within walking distance which was super convenient. The surroundings are beautiful and quiet. We especially liked that our fur family could join us. The house was super clean and we had a pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

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

Elizabeth R.

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

Home away from home once again!

This is the second time we have stayed at this property. Once again everything was wonderful. Hardy is so easy to communicate with and makes sure that you have everything you need for your stay. Our dogs love the huge, fenced-in yard, and the location is great- very quiet. We come to Toccoa to visit family, and look to stay in this property every time. Thanks again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

RHONDA D.

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

Perfect Place

This cozy, comfortable cottage was the perfect setting for my sisters and me. We attended my granddaughter's wedding at Toccoa Falls. The cottage was in close proximity to everything. Our host outdid himself to make sure we had everything we might need. We loved staying there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 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

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

Randall J.

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

Wonderful place for our family to stay for Toccoa Falls College Homecoming.

Everything was great! Very good communication with the host, comfortable and clean. Will be back!
Stayed 2 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

Carmen M.

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

Excellent home

The property was clean, great location close to everything yet in the country. Loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Malanda W.

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

Our wedding weekend

We really enjoyed our stay for our wedding weekend. The house was clean and the host was great!!! Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bree F.

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

Perfect home away from home

We've stayed at this location twice now, and probably will again! The place is clean, the accommodations are just what we need and the area is beautiful as well. The owner couldn't be nicer! We appreciate how much he does to make his guests feel comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tammy F.

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

Wedding

Great location, quiet neighborhood, and great accommodations for sitting around and chatting.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle F., DECATUR, GA

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

Very relaxing

The house was very well stocked and Hardy was super nice. My family enjoyed our relaxing holiday weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Crystal C.

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

Happy Dog

I think the Dog enjoy it the most. She could not get enough of playing in the fence yard that was very large. As for the humans in our party it was just a time to relax and get away from our tourist town. This was our first Vrbo experience and it was a good one.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Libby L.

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

flat rock

Great place, really quiet, with everything we needed. Fenced front yard that the dogs loved, very few cars on the road. Hardy was fantastic, and communication was a breeze. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 31 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher F.

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

Amazing Spot in Toccoa

We were there for a wedding and it was a great spot in Toccoa. Hardy was very thorough in his instructions and was there to answer any questions. House was spacious and very clean. It had everything we needed for our stay and more. Will definitely stay there again in our next visit to Toccoa!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

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

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent property! Clean well stocked . 4 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ host
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine C.

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

Everything was excellent

Had a great time! Everything was close by and the house was cleaned and had everything we needed.. thanks for everythin
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Martha M.

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

Thanks for a Great Stay!

We really enjoyed staying at this property. The house was stocked with anything you could think of. The location was perfect because it was approximately one mile from the College where we were dropping off our son and close to Helen where we took our dogs tubing. There was also plenty of yard and quiet streets to walk our dogs.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

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.

Languages:

English, German, Dutch

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