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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

  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Toccoa, GA
  • Currahee Military Museum
    2 min drive
  • Paul Anderson Memorial Park
    2 min drive
  • Toccoa Falls College
    3 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

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Well behaved, house trained dogs allowed. No cats.

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. Panther Creek Trailhead and Shortline Trailhead are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Tallulah Gorge State Park and Chattahoochee National Forest. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Toccoa, GA

What's nearby

  • Currahee Military Museum - 2 min drive
  • Toccoa Falls College - 3 min drive
  • Stephens County Hospital Women's Center - 3 min drive
  • Toccoa Falls - 6 min drive
  • Travelers Rest Historic Site - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Toccoa Station - 2 min drive
  • Greenville, SC (GSP-Greenville-Spartanburg Intl.) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

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

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

Caroline D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Breakfast included!
The description states "breakfast included" which I didn't really know what that meant when I booked. The owner is very hospitable and provided everything we needed for breakfast, including eggs, bagels, yogurt, and coffee. It didn't stop there, toiletries and plenty of towels were also provided. It was more than everything we needed for our stay. Thank you for your hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rod R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second review…
As already said, this is a fantastic little place. We really enjoyed our time and we would give it high marks to anyone who might be asking. Our host answered questions in a timely manner and he was very helpful. No complaints at all.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Stay!
From start to finish this rental was great!! Hardy provides a great, well stocked home with extra amenities like breakfast foods that are provided just for you. The home is clean and well kept up. And the owner stays in touch and is available if anything is needed. Was perfect for our small family Thanksgiving celebration. Would highly recommend and would stay here again!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 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

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

Elizabeth R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Toccoa Getaway
I can not state enough how wonderful this property was. The owner communicated with us from the time we made the reservation until we checked out. He had everything clearly labeled, and included a lot of extra information about the area. He had thought of everything we could have needed during our stay, including breakfast items, pantry staples, and extra toiletries in case we had forgotten anything. We had our dogs with us and they could not believe they got to play in the huge fenced-in yard. They live in the city, so this was quite a treat. We were in town to visit family, and the house was only about ten minutes from my in-laws. We can't wait to come back next year and stay in the house once again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andora L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home!
The home owner keeps a lovely and functional 3 bedroom home! He was terrific at communicating, and completely helpful. We cooked several meals at the house and the kitchen is fully stocked. We appreciated having kitchen supplies so if we forgot bread or spices, etc, we were set. Everyone commented on how comfortable the beds were, including me, and I'm super picky about beds! Great for a small family or a couples get-away!
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

Melissa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable and clean
This house was the perfect place for us to stay for our son’s wedding! The owner was very pleasant and easy to communicate and work with. The property was very clean and comfortable, and the owner provided pretty much everything we could need! Thank you for a wonderful stay! Melissa G.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

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

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

Dennis C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Experience
Wonderful stay. Very clean living space and well manicured yard. Close proximity to Toccoa Falls, Helen, and a number of other attractions. Owner was very welcoming and reached out on check-in day to see if we needed anything. Our daughter attends college a few miles away. We will definitely be back and book this property again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

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

Katherine W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint cottage with great fenced yard!
We booked this weekend for a girls weekend. We were looking for a place near hiking trails, wineries and cooler weather. This was the perfect spot. We drove to tallulah gorge and did the rims trails so the dogs could hike with us beautiful scenery and well maintained trails. Then we headed up to Tiger to visit Stonewall creek winery which is dog friendly winery. The petit zin was our favorite. On the way home, we stopped at Tallulah adventures and enjoyed a beverage and flatbread. We loved the outdoor area here. This cottage was an amazing place to return too. We spent lots of time in the yard watching the pups and enjoying the wedding goers. Flat rock farm, a wedding venue, is right down the hill. Hardy, the owner of the cottage sent us many great suggestions and left us breakfast and snacks for the weekend! We will be back and hopefully for a longer trip!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimmy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Stay
Such a beautiful property. Hardy really went out of his way to give us a perfect stay. Our group was amazed by the breakfast and food available to us during the stay. We used the home to prepare for my Wedding at Toccoa Falls- which was not even a 5 minute drive. I am incredibly grateful for the hospitality and a great nights sleep the nights before my wedding!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

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

Andrea W., Minneola, FL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect!
We loved our stay at Hardy’s place in Toccoa. We came into town for my sisters wedding and unknowingly booked this house, which was 600ft from the reception venue! Hardy was so quick with communication and always available to answer questions. He even gave suggestions on restaurants in the area to take “The Bride” to celebrate before her big day. The house is fully stocked with everything we could need, including breakfast, some snacks, and all cooking items. I would highly recommend staying here! Even our dog enjoyed his stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 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

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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