Location: Murphy, Smoky Mountains, North Carolina, USA (On Lake Hiwassee in the Smoky Mountains, 2 hrs from Atlanta) View Map
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths (Sleeps 4-6)
BOOKING FOR SPRING AND SUMMER! PLEASE LOOK AT OUR AVAILABILITY CALENDAR FOR OTHER AVAILABLE DATES!! PLEASE CALL FOR LAST MINUTE SPECIALS AND RATES!!!
Our brand new mountain home has just been finished and is now ready to rent. Its features include three bedrooms(two queen beds, two twins), and three bathrooms, each with tub/shower combinations. It is located in a quiet area with mountain views. The main floor level has solid oak hardwood floors, and soaring tongue and groove pine ceilings. This level features an open great room, a dining room, a stacked rock gas fireplace, a 42 inch flat-scree TV, a VCR/DVD, a fully-equipped kitchen with solid surface countertops, maple cabinets, one bedroom, a large walk-in pantry and a full bath. This floor leads to a large decks with a seasonal view of the lake and a year-round view of the mountains.
The upper level has a master suite with solid oak hardwood floors, a television. The master offers a fantastic seasonal view of the lake and a year-round view of the mountains. the wall The master bedroom also has a full bath and a large walk-in closet.
The lower level has a large bedroom with twin beds, a furnishd living room with a television, a full bathroom, a full-size washer and dryer, and a deck.
Our home is located in Bear Paw, which is the only development on gorgeous Lake Hiwassee in the mountains of southwestern North Carolina. Lake Hiwassee is only five to ten minutes walking distance from our home. Lake Hiwassee is an 18-mile long mountain lake that offers casual fishing, boating, and swimming. There is also a shared swimming pool(open from Memorial Day through Labor Day), a marina that rents boats, a tennis court, a basketball court, a child's playground, and a child's fishing pond. A secured entrance gate adds to the feeling of peace and serenity pervading Bear Paw.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided: Sheets, pillows, pillow cases, kitchen towels are provided. Bath cloths and towels are not provided.
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Gas Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2)
- Twin/Single Bed (2)
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- Shared Pool: Club house has an Olympic Size Swimming Pool! Pool is open from Memorial Day through Labor Day!
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Water View: In winter and fall, but not in spring and summer.
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone: Calling cards are needed for long distance.
- Other Amenities
- Pool, NO SMOKING INSIDE HOUSE, AND NO PETS ALLOWED!
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Flea Markets, Whitewater Rafting, Gold Panning
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
May-Oct $100/night plus 9.75% tax(2 night minimum)/$595/week +9.75% tax
Nov-Apr $90/night/$495/week+9.75% tax(Thanksgiving,Christmas,Easter)$595/wk+9.75%
All Major Credit Cards Accepted Through PayPal. (A 3% PayPal fee is charged)
Jun-Oct Monthly ($2000/mo + tax) Nov-May Monthly(1800/month + tax)
$200 Security/Damage Deposit due at time of reservation. This Deposit
is refundable with a satisfactory inspection of our home after your departure.
Full amount due 4 wks prior to stay. Check-in: 3PM, Check-out: 10AM. Send deposit
to Owner: Ken Kushner 3020 Tisha Dr. Tallahassee, Fl 32309.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Mountain Home at Bear Paw on Lake Hiwassee
Year Purchased: 2009
Why the Owner Chose Murphy
We enjoy the serenity that the mountains have to offer. Bear Paw, while maintaining its rustic charm, has amenities that we enjoy including the pool, marina, and tennis courts. We also appreciate the fact that it is a gated community and that the national forest surrounds us. There is no thru traffic, which makes it a very peaceful place.
The Unique Benefits at this House
We enjoy being able to go boating and fishing at the marina, which is inside Bear Paw. The tennis courts are convenient so that we can enjoy a game of tennis without having to travel to courts. The Olympic-size swimming pool is a nice place to meet people who live in Bear Paw or are vacationing from other areas. There is also a playground for children adjacent to the swimming pool and a covered pavilion which is nice for family reunions. The roads in Bear Paw are well-maintained, so taking long walks is easy.
Owner's Map of Murphy
We are Ken and Liz Kushner from Tallahassee, Florida. Ken is a math teacher at Lincoln High School and Liz is a registered nurse at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. We have a grown son, Jordan. Retirement is right around the corner for us, and we look forward to having lots of free time to enjoy traveling, hiking, playing tennis, woodworking, golfing, hunting, antiquing, reading, and fishing.
Property Photos
- Exterior View of Home - Murphy, NC - North Carolina Vacation Rental - Smoky Mountain Home At Bear Paw On Lake Hiwassee!
- Living Room - Murphy, NC - North Carolina Vacation Rental - Smoky Mountain Home At Bear Paw On Lake Hiwassee!
- Kitchen - Murphy, NC - North Carolina Vacation Rental - Smoky Mountain Home At Bear Paw On Lake Hiwassee!
- Master Bedroom-Upstairs
- Lower Level Bedroom
- Additional view of Living Room
- Bench by Fish Pond near entrance to Bear Paw
- Child's Fishing Pond near entrance to Bear Paw
- Bear Paw Clubhouse
- Basement Living Room
- Swimming Pool
- Rear view of home
- Mountain View Marina-inside Bear Paw
- Playground adjacent to swimming pool
- Bear Paw pavilion
- Additional view from deck in late winter/early spring
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