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Lakefront & Mountain cabin with firepit on Lake Hiwassee -“Bear Paw” Murphy, NC

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A covered outdoor seating area with wooden furniture and a table, surrounded by large windows offering a view of a forested area.
A ping pong table on a wooden deck with a hammock and a hanging ring.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a refrigerator covered with photos, a wooden dining table with chairs, and a window with blinds.
A clear blue pool with lounge chairs and a stone wall.
A cozy living room with a ceiling fan, a flat-screen TV, a wooden cabinet, and a patterned sofa.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Nantahala National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue
  • Free internet
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Murphy, NC
  • Place, Nantahala National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Hiwassee Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

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

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About the area

Murphy

Located in Murphy, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Valley River Arts, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Nantahala National Forest and Hiwassee Lake. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain climbing.
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Murphy, NC

What's nearby

  • Nantahala National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Hiwassee Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Apalachia Lake - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel - 39 min drive - 51.7 km
  • Blue Ridge Scenic Railway - 50 min drive - 69.9 km

Getting around

  • Chattanooga, TN (CHA-Chattanooga Metropolitan) - 111 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Krystal - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Kerns Bread Co. - ‬48 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Lakefront & Mountain cabin with firepit on Lake Hiwassee -“Bear Paw” Murphy, NC have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Lakefront & Mountain cabin with firepit on Lake Hiwassee -“Bear Paw” Murphy, NC ?

As of 4 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lakefront & Mountain cabin with firepit on Lake Hiwassee -“Bear Paw” Murphy, NC on 1 Feb 2027 start from AU$826, 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.

Is Lakefront & Mountain cabin with firepit on Lake Hiwassee -“Bear Paw” Murphy, NC pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lakefront & Mountain cabin with firepit on Lake Hiwassee -“Bear Paw” Murphy, NC ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront & Mountain cabin with firepit on Lake Hiwassee -“Bear Paw” Murphy, NC ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront & Mountain cabin with firepit on Lake Hiwassee -“Bear Paw” Murphy, NC ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront & Mountain cabin with firepit on Lake Hiwassee -“Bear Paw” Murphy, NC located?

This family-friendly Murphy cabin is located on the waterfront, just steps away from Nantahala National Forest and Hiwassee Lake. Hiwassee River and Mountain View Marina are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 123 out of 131 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 131 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 131 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 131 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 131 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vary nice porch area and the cabin was perfect. We enjoyed the views and fishing from the dock. The pool is also great with changing rooms. Overall it was a relaxing week in the mountains just what we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Oct 2026
So glad you enjoyed your stay. It is unusual to get to enjoy both the mountains and a beautiful pristine lake at the same time. The pool in the development was redone (I like to swim laps in the morning) and rivals any country club. Normally it is open from Memorial Day until Labor Day but is still open as the days are warm. Hope y’all return!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for a family vacation. Really appreciated Mary’s quick and effective communication!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our second summer staying at this peaceful, beautiful place. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely gorgeous home in an amazing location! The perfect place to relax, enjoy nature and be on the water.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay, amazing host. Such a well equipt house
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and well maintained, we had a wonderful stay here. Mary was very on top of communication and made everything so easy for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great getaway

nice accommodations.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property is beautiful the area is breathtaking, photos don't do justice, we had a wonderful experience and will rent again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mary's cabin was a life-saver; she was very gracious and fast communicating back and forth with. We had an issue with a rental from another site and needed a place to stay within short notice. Mary arranged for us to get in sooner than original check in time because of this. The drive up to the cabin is very peaceful and the location of the cabin on Lake Hiawassee is amazing! Place was immaculately clean when we arrived. It is very spacious for many people to stay and be comfortable. One of the best features is the screened in back porch area. We enjoyed hanging out there eating breakfast, enjoying nature, playing card games, and putting together a puzzle on the large table. Cabin was well stocked with everything that we needed for our stay. Be aware that there is no cell signal up there but fast WiFi was provided at the cabin. It's a little bit of a drive from downtown Murphy so make sure to stock up on groceries before visiting. Be sure to drive a few miles up the road and visit Fields of the Wood. It's the largest display of the 10 Commandments. The Hiawassee Dam is nearby too so be sure to visit that location. We caught a wonderful sunset there while having a picnic. Mary gave some great suggestions to visit. One was Copperhill,TN. It's about a 40 min drive. It's a quaint mountain town with some cool restaurants and shops. Be sure to drive 20 more minutes down to Blue Ridge, GA. Me and my family really enjoyed our stay at the cabin and look forward to staying here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for our family re-visit to Lake Hiwassee. Mary Francis did a great job responding to our needs. Amenities met our cooking, partying and water fun needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family

We had an excellent time very secluded
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent location and facilities in house really good. Host Mary is quick in responses and very receptive. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway

Cute rustic cabin with room for lots of people. Loved the private dock with direct access to the lake!The host was pleasant and responsive to questions via text.Had a great time with the kids and grandkids and would love to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

House and lake access where great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic time. It is so enjoyable being on the lake. The house was clean, the owner was very responsive to any questions and we loved the floor plan. We kept all the adults upstairs and the kids on the first floor lol
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great girls getaway

Perfect for a mountain getaway. The area is a favorite of ours for escaping to the mountains and this house has all the cabin vibes we wanted. The huge screened in porch was why we picked it and it was everything we hoped for.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Family Getaway!

Staying at the lakehouse was a wonderful experience. Mary the host was great with details and communication. The house was lovely, super spacious, and the screened porches were a perfect dinner spot. An amazing time will book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome lake house

We had a wonderful stay at the lake house. It was very comfortable for 2 families. The private dock on the lake was really fun for the kids.We hope to come back. 10/10
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful Relaxation

Our family enjoyed a short getaway to this mountain home. It was very comfortable with all the necessary amenities. The host was very responsive and informative. Would love to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great cabin

We loved this cabin. Plenty of room, beautiful view, private dock, and two screened porches. The main level porch was our go to spot morning and evening. The owner clearly cares that her guests enjoy their stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing location and cabin

Mary was great to work with. The cabin is stocked with everything. the pool table was a big hit but the best thing was the dock. We had an amazing 5 days there and hope to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2024
So glad y’all had a good time.. One correction is that we do not have a pool table but a ping pong table on the downstairs porch. There is a gorgeous swimming pool in our gated community with plenty of outdoor seating including lounge chairs. Hope y’all return soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pretty good👍

Nice place. Would recommend for everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Mountain Adventure

Family Thanksgiving with 10 people, ages 23 and up. Communication was fantastic. Property was great, with plenty of room and amenities. Beautiful location - would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great stay

we have stayed at this home several times and enjoyed it each time. location on the lake is amazing with a dock that is easy to access. the kitchen is small but all of the other features (many bathrooms, 2 living areas, 3 bathrooms, screened in deck) more than make up for that challenge. the pricing is affordable, the community pool is a bonus.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The cabin was exactly as advertised. There were plenty of rooms to gather in and lots of games and books for the children. Be sure to grocery shop before settling in for the night. We didn't realize how far the house was from town. I can only imagine how much fun visiting in the summer would be. Hopefully, we will do that soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jan 2026
I always try to find out where my guests will be coming from so as to share them location of the most convenient grocery store location on their way to the cabin. It’s about a twenty minute drive from the lake to the nearest grocery store (the marina keeps basics on hand). The Walmart in Mirphy will deliver as well.
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