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Forest Therapy - Exactly What You're Looking For!

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Screened-in porch at entrance.
Master bedroom and to the right is the adjoining, private master bathroom.
2nd bedroom with dresser, chair, other side of bed has a side table.
Bonus room has a office desk with chair and light, yoga mat, TV is to the left.
1 of 4 chairs on the screened-in porch :)

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Murphy, NC
  • Place, Hiwassee River
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Chatuge Lake
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Forest Therapy - Exactly What You're Looking For!

This log cabin home (over 1300 sq ft heated living space) is made for you to relax and rejuvenate. It's set amongst the trees with the birds, squirrels, and deer to entertain you. It has all the cozy features you would expect in a cabin and more. Sit out on the screened in porch any time of year with a comfy blanket wrapped around you and a steaming cup of coffee. At night enjoy the firepit and roast marshmallows. Adventures are just minutes away. Hiking, rafting, kayaking, mountain biking, fly fishing and more!

Lovely space for getting away to replenish and focus on self-care, family time, adventures in the local area, artists, holistic minded people and great for those wanting to get away to focus on a particular task, like writing a book or working on your business plan. There is a wood fireplace inside the cabin and a firepit with Adirondack chairs outside to enjoy at night roasting marshmallows perhaps :) There is a TV located in the room with the desk and couch. It has an Amazon Fire stick and a DVD player with a fun selection of DVDs to choose from.

Working? The bonus room is set up for an office too! Desk, chair, light and fast speed WIFI is available for your laptop, tablet and other devices provided by Murphy Cable Company. Cell phones work great too :)

Guests have full access to entire cabin, 2-car garage, screened-in porch, deck with grill and dining table with 4 chairs, and full yard with firepit and 4 Adirondack chairs.

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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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely no pets allowed due to owner severe allergies. No service animals or therapy animals.

Important information

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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
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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

Murphy

Located in Murphy, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. Chatuge Lake and Nantahala National Forest reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Peacock Performing Arts Center and Rollins Planetarium. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing and cycling.
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Murphy, NC

What's nearby

  • Hiwassee River - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Hiwassee Lake - 6 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel - 12 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Chatuge Lake - 17 min drive - 24.9 km
  • Blue Ridge Lake - 37 min drive - 50.3 km

Getting around

  • Chattanooga, TN (CHA-Chattanooga Metropolitan) - 107 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ramsay's Kitchen by Gordon Ramsay - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Nathan's Famous - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Forest Therapy - Exactly What You're Looking For! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Forest Therapy - Exactly What You're Looking For!?

As of 7 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Forest Therapy - Exactly What You're Looking For! on 17 May 2026 start from AU$122, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Forest Therapy - Exactly What You're Looking For!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Forest Therapy - Exactly What You're Looking For!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Forest Therapy - Exactly What You're Looking For!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Forest Therapy - Exactly What You're Looking For! located?

Located in the heart of Murphy, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Nantahala National Forest and Hiwassee River. John C. Campbell Folk School and Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Blaine W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had everything you'd expect. Very clean and peaceful.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

courtney e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hair was very responsive! Cleanliness of place was exceptional!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brittany W.

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

Comfy place

The cabin was comfortable, clean and as described. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host welcoming and responsive. Very comfortable place. Nicely accommodated. Loved the oils. Everything we needed for a very relaxing stay. Thank you. 2nd visit there. Will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Moto M.

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

Nice place

Very clean and secluded place
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Forest Therapy is a charming, comfortable cabin tucked away but easily accessible. Cozy furniture, comfy beds, and a very well stocked kitchen made my visit top notch! Jennifer is a great host, super communication and quick to respond to questions. I highly recommend Forest Therapy and look forward to staying there again!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Evan K.

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

Forest Therapy- nice place to stay

Nice relaxing cabin with all the necessities you need. Will not beat it for the price!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was beautifully clean and well-equipped. Exactly what we needed for our stay. Perfect location for anyone taking a class, etc. at the Folk School. FYI: If you're scent-sensitive -- the laundry detergent used for the bed linens has a pretty strong scent.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina R.

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

Beautiful get a way close to town

This place is amazing, even though its close to town you felt like you were miles away from everything and it felt amazing. Everything that we could think we needed was there up to and including some great welcome treats that made you want to curl up with a good book and relax
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidi N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful, restful cabin in the woods! We loved our stay for a weekend of relaxing and mountain biking at Jackrabbit. This cabin was sparkly clean, had everything we needed plus thoughtful extras, easy to find on a quiet dead end road surrounded by trees. It is 5 minutes from Murphy and 20 minutes to Hayesville. We were given a very reasonable last minute discounted rate. Our host responded promptly to all our questions and needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah H.

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

House hunting

Very enjoyable
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David R.

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

Forest therapy

They do a great job in communicating where everything is and in a organized fashion very relaxing end of the road cabin you’ll see lots of deer lots of things to do in Murphy would definitely stay there again
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

gary n.

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

John C. Campbell

Location is close to the center and easy if you are staying off campus. Good value
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edward H.

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

Annual North Carolina trip 2025

We totally enjoyed the house and location. Very quiet. A storm had washed out the access drive, but it was repaired the next morning. Many spots to visit in the area. We like local restaurants. Another storm knocked out the electric for several hours, so we just enjoyed siting out on the porch listening to all the birds. Will consider returning next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pat N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I stayed at Forest Therapy while taking a class at the JC Campbell Folk School. The cabin was spotlessly clean and very well equipped. You can tell that the owners put a lot of thought into making the cabin welcoming and comfortable. The setting was quiet and restful. The road to the cabin is "rough" but after the first pass, my little Subaru Crosstrek made it just fine - it's fun dodging the rough spots. The birdsong in the morning was delightful. And best of all for me, once you turn left on to Harshaw Road, the Folk School is only about a five minute drive away. Highly recommend this wonderful cabin.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was very clean and neat. We enjoyed the location as it was relatively convenient to Murphy and the grocery stores, etc. The only thing missing from the kitchen was a cookie/baking sheet and onion powder but othewise was well stocked with basics. We cooked breakfast and a dinner but never used the grill. I did not feel well one of the days and found the house to be quite comfortable to lounge in, especially the big couch which provided a nice napping spot for me while my husband worked on some writing. Overall, we only needed to use the master bedroom and it was cozy, the comforter was really soft, and the bed was comfortable to sleep in. I often have trouble sleeping in hotels or other places and did not have that issue this time. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Selena R.

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

Comfortable cabin; very well equipped

This is really one of the best outfitted vacation rental I’ve seen. The beds and pillows are comfortable and the kitchen has really nice cooking and serving pieces; nothing fells cheap or thrift shop. The long gravel driveway is something we should have been more prepared for.. We drove a Honda CíVic and kept bottoming out due to the deep ruts and potholes that were unavoidable. Maybe because it was rainy season? Expect to go in low gear and really slowly unless you have an SUV or something with better clearance.than we did.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter M.

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

Quiet, secluded cabin in the woods

Property as described. Inside was clean and complete. Games, movies, and wifi. Access to the garage was convenient when it rained, which was almost every day for our stay. It was disappointing that the stream was dry considering all the rain. The Host should probably mention the dirt road up to the cabin has a couple of large ruts and potholes. It wasn't a problem for a SUV with plenty of ground clearance.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kayla Q.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

About the host

Hosted by Jennifer Gilman

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Hey, it's Jennifer & Lenny here :) We are two entrepreneurs living life to it's fullest. I have a thriving Holistic Health Coaching business and Lenny has many ventures including SEO, website development, and real estate investment. I (Jennifer) had many years in the hospitality industry working for 4 star hotels so when Lenny and I started talking about vacation rentals...it really was a great fit with both of our backgrounds; real estate and hospitality. We started in 2020 and are absolutely loving it! We personally enjoy traveling globally and almost always stay in vacation rentals. We enjoy the diversity offered in each city/region we travel and enjoy getting to know our hosts along the way :) Since I'm typically the one interacting with our guests, I will share that I love hearing why you are here traveling to this area of North Carolina. It's also very exciting when our guests come back over and over again :)

We hope you enjoy your time at Forest Therapy and in the town of Murphy. It has quite a charm and is centrally located to many other mountain towns in just a 1-hour radius.

Advice while here? Just enjoy every moment!

Why they chose this property

When we stumbled upon this log cabin home, we just loved that it was located at the end of an easy, dirt road drive in. Not on a steep driveway but amongst the trees. Nature has a way of nurturing and having the cabin surrounded by trees was just wonderful. We loved the layout inside and the screened-in porch. We just knew this would be a favorite spot for our guests to enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning. We felt the spot directly to the left of the cabin would be a great spot to add a firepit with Adirondack chairs. And the deck in back for enjoying a dinner on the grill. Having the 2-car garage was a perk too for our guests in the winter or a rainy day. So...we bought it!

What makes this property unique

Making this log cabin home into a relaxing retreat was such a fun project! We wanted it to be a place where our guests arrived and said, "ah...we are here...time to just relax!". We chose to create many seating areas inside and out, along with areas that you could enjoy dining inside and out. The other priority was making it a home that you could have a workcation. Many of us can work from anywhere, so why not a log cabin in the mountains right? We made sure that we could get high-speed internet. I don't know if you know this but in the mountains this is rare. We have great WIFI :) Having a solid door to the office was key as well so that other family members could enjoy the cabin inside and out. while the other may need to get some work done. Adding amenities like herbal tea, honey, cookies, aromatherapy with essential oils, personal care products and a fully stocked kitchen were easy to do since these are things we like when we travel too :) Making the beds super comfortable was high on the list, offering various types of pillow and one bed firmer than the other. Everyone has different types of beds and pillows they like so we tried to meet all needs here. We often get great comments on our beds and bedding :)The location is phenomenal! Just 10 minute drive from downtown Murphy and grocery stores. Also, super close to dozens of mountain towns and attractions.

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