Location: Murphy, Smoky Mountains, North Carolina, USA (2 hours From Atlanta GA, Knoxville TN, Asheville NC, Chattan)
Accommodations: Chalet next to USFS, 2 Bedrooms + Loft + Den, 2 Baths (Sleeps 6-7)
Like New, Non-Smoking, lakefront chalet with steps down to Lake, backs up to USFS.
Wilderness Lake with lots of waterfalls, wildlife, and diving rocks. Lots of screened-in porches and decks to enjoy outside. It is very quiet and peaceful and features a beautiful stacked stone woodburning fireplace, six foot bath tub upstairs, wood floors throughout, enclosed bedroom up stairs with bath and sitting room overlooking the great room. Very quiet lake, perfect for canoeing and swimming. There is a canoe provided. Bring your bathing suit and your sense of adventure!
You will leave this cabin relaxed and refreshed.
Whitewater rafting nearby, Fields of the Wood near, drive to lots of local attractions. Flea markets, beautiful drives down tree lined back roads. One and a half miles of gravel road down steep concrete drive. Lake stays full year round. A great place to get-away! 4-Wheel drive or All-wheel drive recommended.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: Central electric
- Washer: Front loading on main floor
- Dryer: On main floor
- Linens Provided: Extra linens for beds.
- Wood Fireplace: You have to bring your on wood, mine is for looks!
- Beds
- Queen Bed: Both bedrooms have queen beds and upstairs is a queen sleeper sofa, single sleeper sofa on main level in living room
- Twin/Single Bed: twin sleeper in living room
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: DirecTV satellite in living room
- TV (No Cable/Satellite) (2) : 2 extra TV's if kids want to bring games to hook up.
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Ping Pong/Table Tennis
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Plus Dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker, toaster
- Cooking Utensils Provided: Lots of plates etc. Plus wine glasses, coffee cups
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: Tanks on porch w/grills, you might need to fill.
- Deck/Patio: Open deck w/chairs and table
- Balcony: Private balcony off upstairs bedroom
- Gazebo: Screened in porch on two sides of house, off downstairs bedroom and main door.
- View/Location
- Lakefront: Steps down to trail to lake side, lots of waterfalls coming into lake, rope swing one mile away, use canoe to see or fish
- Communications
- Telephone: Blocked to call out long distance, but could use phone card, Give # to all 828 494-7411 to call you. I've not seen a cell phone that works yet.
- Other Amenities
- Bring your toothbrush, Ping Pong table, towels for the lake, lots of hiking
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: With a non refundable deposit for extra cleaning
- Kid Friendly: I have 6 plus 6 grandsons, most kids love getting back to nature
- Smoking Not Allowed: Please no smoking inside
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Rock Climbing
- Spelunking
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- fleamarkets, gift shops
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$125/night (2 night minimum) + $40 Cleaning Fee
$725./week (From Saturday to Saturday) Plus NC Tax (cleaning fee included)
EXTRA FOR PETS, $100. Non-refundable.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Property Photos
- View of Apalachia Lake and mountains - Murphy, NC - North Carolina Vacation Rental - Chalet on Wilderness Lake in the Great Smoky Mountains!
- Stacked stone fireplace in the great room - Murphy, NC - North Carolina Vacation Rental - Chalet on Wilderness Lake in the Great Smoky Mountains!
- Side view of chalet - Murphy, NC - North Carolina Vacation Rental - Chalet on Wilderness Lake in the Great Smoky Mountains!
- Looking down on great room from upstairs
- Enjoy the lake by canoe
- Bring your boat and tube
- Rainbow over the lake
- We do get some snow,
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Frankie Johnson , Covington, GA
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Larry and Michelle Spies ,
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We had a wonderful time. Everything was so relaxing. This is a great place. Thank you again. PS: Austin gives the ping pong table 2 thumbs up.
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Thank you so much for everything! The cabin and everything was wonderful. We really like the Murphy area. I will check our school calendar when we get home about the fall and then be in touch with you. Thank you again for everything!!