Lakefront & Mountain cabin with firepit on Lake Hiwassee -“Bear Paw” Murphy, NC
Murphy, Pennington County, United States View On Map
About this Rental
Lakefront & Mountain cabin with firepit on Lake Hiwassee -“Bear Paw” Murphy, NC You will feel like you are in a treehouse while staying at this lakefront cabin located on Lake Hiwassee nestled in the Smoky Mountains. Lake Hiwassee is one of the deepest TVA lakes that sports over 160 miles of forest shoreline bordered by the Nantahala Forest and so over 90% of the shoreline is undeveloped. The r...
Lakefront & Mountain cabin with firepit on Lake Hiwassee -“Bear Paw” Murphy, NC You will feel like you are in a treehouse while staying at this lakefront cabin located on Lake Hiwassee nestled in the Smoky Mountains. Lake Hiwassee is one of the deepest TVA lakes that sports over 160 miles of forest shoreline bordered by the Nantahala Forest and so over 90% of the shoreline is undeveloped. The result is that there are few homes on the lake, and very little boat traffic as it is off of the beaten path and mostly surrounded by state and national forests. This is a huge lake located in the Smoky Mountains, and offers the best of both worlds -a pristine lake set in a magnificent mountain range. This SMOKE-FREE AND PET FREE cabin has four bedrooms, three tiled bathrooms and a loft. "Cabin" doesn't do it justice as guests are surprised by the comfortable furnishings. There is over 2400 square feet of living space and another 800 square feet ocomprised of screened porches and decks. Two of the bedrooms are located on the main level. The master bedroom has a king-size bed, and the private bathroom has a jet tub as well as a shower. The second bedroom on the main level has a queen-size bed, and the second bathroom is located next to it. Both of these bedrooms have a private deck.There is a fully equipped kitchen with stainless appliances, custom cabinetry and Silestone countertops. There is a bar area off of the kitchen with bar chairs, and the main dining area is located on the screened porch off of the living room on the main level. We have bamboo trays (sitting on top of of chair on the landing leading to the loft) for when it is cold outside, or if you and your guests want to eat on trays and watch tv. There are hardwood floors throughout the main level with a bar area and stools located off of the entrance area. The entrance hall has stairs leading to the loft which has a full sized sofa and is a perfect nook for children who want to slip away. Also located on the main level is the great room with a vaulted ceiling, a wood burning fireplace, plenty of comfortable furniture and large French sliding doors that lead to the screened porch which is the perfect place to enjoy your first cup of coffee. In addition to the seating area, there is a long wooden table with benches to provide plenty of room for your family and friends.The downstairs is carpeted and has a large den with two couches (one two-seater and a full-sized sofa), two bedrooms, a bathroom and laundry room. There is also a built-in desk for a private work area if you are planning on taking a “Workcation”. One of the bedrooms has a queen-size bed, and the other has two sturdy wooden oversized bunk beds. The bottom of each bunk has a full-sized mattress and the top is a twin. Off of the downstairs is another huge screened porch that has a hammock and a ping pong table. We like to sit upstairs on the screened porch off of the main floor and listen to the teenagers as they are playing ping pong or talking on the dock. It is amazing what you can learn!Just off of the downstairs screened porch is the fire pit and grilling area that has a gas and charcoal grill complete with four Adirondack rocking chairs for your comfort. It's just a short walk down the steps to the dock which has an amazing view of the lake and mountains. The dock is the perfect spot to rest, read or just relax and enjoy the view.Our lake house is located in Bear Paw which is a private gated community, and the only residential community on the lake, which offers many amenities including a full service marina, large swimming pool, tennis, volleyball and pickle ball courts, a covered pavilion, basketball court, fishing pond and a children's playground. Mountain View Marina is located inside of Bear Paw and has a boat ramp if you want to bring your own boat. The marina will rent boats, kayaks or paddle boards by the hour or day and is a short drive from the cabin and even a shorter ride by boat. They are extremely friendly and have pontoons for rent which are simple to operate for the boating novice. Since this is a TVA lake, during the winter months, the lake level is usually dropped an average of 38 feet. Lake Hiawasee is one of the deepest lakes in the TVA system and is 308 feet deep at the dam at full pool and navigable year round. The cove behind our cabin is about 25 feet deep at full pool, and there is a dock behind the cabin where you can park your boat. Since the TVA lowers the water level during the winter months, you will not be able to dock a boat behind our cabin from about November thrul March. However, the marina has short term slip rentals available so you would be able to rent a slip for your boat and enjoy the lake during the winter season as the marina is located on a deeper part of the lake and has water year round. We do offer free WiFi, and have a landline that you are welcome to use to make outgoing calls. As for cell reception, it depends on your carrier, and it seems that Verizon works best in the area.This is the perfect vacation as it offers the perfect get-a-away for everyone whether you like the mountains or the water. We are only a 45 minutes drive to Blue Ridge and are located in Cherokee County, NC where the casino is located. There is transportation (see Town Car Services) to the casino. World class whitewater rafting is nearby on the Ocoee River or on the Nantahala if you want a calmer journey or just want to enjoy tubing down the river. There are miles of bike trails as well at the white-water center.
Popular amenities
Essentials
- Wireless internet
- Free wifi
- Internet
- Towels provided
- Linens provided
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Toilet paper
- Paper towels
- Basic soaps
- Telephone
- Heating
- Fireplace
- Wood stove
- Desk
Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Stove
- Oven
- Grill
- Kitchen island
- Dishes & utensils
- Dining table
- Coffee maker
- Coffee grinder
- Kettle
- Blender
- Toaster
Outside
- Fire pit
- Outdoor furniture
- Beach towels
- Tennis
Entertainment
- Games
- Books
- Television
- Smart TV
- Satellite / cable
- Video games
- DVD player
- Video library
- Stereo
- Ping pong table
Laundry
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron & board
Parking
- Parking
Safety
- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Deadbolt lock
- Fire extinguisher
- First aid kit
- Exterior lighting
- Fenced pool
- Fire station contact
- Hospital contact
- Police contact
Nearby activities
- Swimming
- Water skiing
- Water tubing
- Jet skiing
- Boating
- Paddle boating
- Kayaking
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Mountain biking
- Rafting
- Mountain climbing
- Shopping
- Antiquing
- Golf
- Basketball court
- Wildlife viewing
- Birdwatching
- Fishing
- Marina
- Gambling casinos
Suitability
- Minimum age limit for renters
Property Amenities
Top family friendly amenities
- Toys/games
- Microwave
- Tennis court
- Kitchen
- Living/dining area
Popular amenities
- Parking available
- Washer
- Air conditioning
- Dryer
- Free WiFi
- Pool
- Barbecue grill
- Fireplace
- Outdoor space
- Mountain view
Languages spoken
- English
Beach
- Beach towels
Pool spa
- Communal pool
- Outdoor pool
- Fenced private pool
Internet
- Available in the cabin: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Car required
- Parking on site
Family friendly
- Children's books
- Children's games
- Children's dinnerware
- Playground
Kitchen
- Blender
- Coffee/tea maker
- Dishwasher
- Hob
- Microwave
- Paper towels
- Spices
- Coffee grinder
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Electric kettle
- Kitchen island
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 4 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 3 private bathrooms
- Bathtub or shower
- Shower
- Toilet paper
- Bathtub
- Hair dryer
- Soap
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Living room
- Fireplace
- Wood stove
Entertainment
- Books
- Games
- Stereo
- Video library
- DVD player
- Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
- Video games
Outdoor areas
- Balcony
- Dock
- Garden
- Charcoal grill
- Firepit
- Outdoor furniture
Laundry
- Washing machine
Work spaces
- Desk
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Handrails in stairways
- No lift
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Area rugs in public areas
- Hardwood flooring in public areas
- Thin carpet in public areas
- Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
- Housekeeping (on request)
- Phone
- Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
- In a rural location
- Near the marina
- On the waterfront
- In the mountains
- On a lake
Things to do
- Table tennis
- Basketball nearby
- Casino nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Rafting nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Wildlife walks nearby
- Tennis
- Birdwatching nearby
- Cycling nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Jet skiing nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Mountain climbing nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Water tubing nearby
General
- At least 80% lighting from LEDs
- Garden
- Housekeeping (on request)
- Property located in a resort
- Water-efficient toilets
- Double-glazed windows
- Gated community
- Living plant wall
- Unit size: 2,416 square feet
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- First aid kit
- Deadbolt lock
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Fire extinguisher
Families love it for
- Outdoor pools, kitchen, playground, games and toys
Property Details
House Rules
- Check-in: After 4:00 PM
- Minimum age to rent: 25
- Check-out: Before 10:00 AM
- Children allowed: ages 0–17
- Events allowed: No
- Pets allowed: No
- Smoking allowed: Smoking is not permitted
- Traveler must have a conversation with the owner via Vrbo inbox within 24 hours of booking, and reserves the right to cancel any reservation.: Traveler must have a conversation with the owner via Vrbo inbox within 24 hours of booking, and reserves the right to cancel any reservation.
Important Information
- This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
- 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
About the area
Murphy
Located in Murphy, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Mountain View Marina and Cherohala Skyway are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Rolling Thunder River Company and Ocoee Adventure Center. Travelling with kids? Consider Raft One and Tank Town USA. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Nearby locations
- Hiwassee Lake 1 min walk
- Hiwassee River 15 min walk
- Mountain View Marina 6 min drive
- Fields of the Wood Bible Park 13 min drive
- Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel 39 min drive
Getting around
- Chattanooga, TN (CHA-Chattanooga Metropolitan) 111 min drive
Restaurants
- WagonMaster Adventure Ranch 19 min drive
- G's Gas & Grill 13 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.
Is Lakefront & Mountain cabin with firepit on Lake Hiwassee -“Bear Paw” Murphy, NC pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this 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).