Time for a Cool Change - See All 4 Seasons Any Time of Year! Murphy, North Carolina Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 32445

Springtime view from the decks of Cool Change, and what a view it is!

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Location: Murphy, Smoky Mountains, North Carolina, USA (Less than 2 hrs to Asheville & Atlanta, 1 hr to Cherokee)

Accommodations:  Chalet unlike any other, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 7-11)

This beautiful chalet is unlike any other. The home itself is custom designed with 6 levels to roam. Experience all four seasons just by walking through the house! Each of the three bedrooms and the kitchen are creatively decorated in a different season. Like to star gaze? Just turn out the lights. The master bedroom & summer room have professionally painted "Star Scapes" on the ceilings.

This one of a kind home boasts end of road privacy with heart stopping views & easy access. All roads are wide and paved all the way into beautiful Cedar Ridge Mountain Community.

The views are so incredible that even the locals can't believe what they are seeing! During construction, crew members brought their families to see this slice of heaven and the cool house that was being built there!

There's plenty to see and do in the area, or just come to relax. Pick a spot in the screened room, or in the open on over 1200 square feet of decks to just rock and watch the ever changing mountain scenery. Relax in the luxurious master Jacuzzi, or warm yourself by the fire. There are two fireplaces, the 18 foot stone fireplace in the great room for all to enjoy, and one in the master bedroom for just the two of you.

Looking for some outdoor adventure and hiking? This property has three acres and over 350 feet of creekfront to explore. Hike down to the creek and walk along dozens of small cascading waterfalls. Don't forget to watch for the abundant wildlife.

You'll never forget the time you spend at Cool Change.

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• Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Linens Provided
  • Off Street Parking
  • Wood Fireplace (2) : One in the greatroom & one in the master bedroom.
• Beds
  • Queen Bed (2) : 2 regular queen beds with memory foam toppers, 1 queen sofa sleeper & 1 queen sized aero bed if needed.
  • Double Bed: bunk bed is a double on bottom & a twin on top.
  • Twin/Single Bed: bunk bed is a double on bottom & a twin on top.
  • Convertible Bed (2) : sofa in great room is a queen sized sleeper. Also, there is a queen size air mattress & plenty in the master closet to give it its own room!
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • TV (No Cable/Satellite)
  • DVD (2)
  • VCR (2)
  • Video Library: wide variety of videos
  • CD Player
  • Jetted Tub in Bath: large enough for 2 people.
  • Pool Table
  • Ping Pong/Table Tennis
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen: Coffee pot, crock pot, roaster oven also included
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
• Outdoor Features
  • Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
  • Deck/Patio: Over 1200 sq. feet of decking, including a screened area, which is essential for the summer months.
  • Balcony: Private balcony off the master bedroom - no other access from the rest of the house or the other decks.
• View/Location
  • Mountain View: INCREDIBLE Mountain View.
• Communications
  • Telephone (3)
• Other Amenities
  • Answering Machine, Star Scapes in master (fall) & summer bedrooms, glow in the dark snowflakes in winter room, 8 Foot Dining Table, Hair Dryers, Variety of Books, Board Games & Movies
• Suitability
  • Pet Friendly: $50 refundable pet fee required.
  • Kid Friendly: Please watch your children on the decks though!!
  • Smoking Not Allowed: Smoking allowed outdoors only.
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Theme Park (Amusement Park)
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Rafting
  • Kayaking
  • Boating
  • Waterskiing
  • Jet Skiing
  • Swimming
  • Biking
  • Mountain Biking
  • Downhill/Alpine Skiing
  • Snowboarding
  • Sledding/Tubing
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Hunting
  • Rock Climbing
  • Fitness Center/Gym
  • Health/Beauty Spa
  • Basketball Court
  • Antiquing
  • Cinemas/Movie Theaters
  • Live Theatre
  • Museums
  • Miniature golf
  • Horseback Riding
• Other Activities
  • Scenic Railroad, Cherokee Indian Reservation, Great Smoky Mountain National Park, Pisgah National Forest, Sliding Rock, Blue Ridge Parkway, The Biltmore Estate (America's largest home)

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WEEKLY RATES:  $695/week
NIGHTLY RATES: $115/night (3 night minimum)
$65 Cleaning fee additional.
$100 Refundable security deposit due upon booking.
$50 Refundable pet fee.
Please, No Smoking.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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• 11/21/09
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  Michael & Billi-Jo Sanders , Clearwater, FL
  • WOW! Perhaps our best vacation and yet our saddest vacation ever... the best from the moment we arrived and began to appreciate for ourselves the majesty of the Smoky Mountains and the beauty of Cool Change... and the saddest the morning we had to leave. What can we say that hasn't already been said to describe the beauty of Cool Change and it surroundings? It is truly a slice of heaven. It was a vacation where we felt no need to go places and do things in order to feel as though we were making the most of our time. In fact, on the occasion when we did venture out for sights and other adventures, we found ourselves wanting to go "home" to Cool Change because the views from there were better! Being at Cool Change was simple, satisfying and refreshing in so many ways. The joy of reading a book or working on a puzzle or simply relaxing in the comfy recliner with the sound of the wind chimes ringing lightly in the background was revitalizing. We purchased a new camcorder just prior to visiting Cool Change and with it we were able to get some time lapse footage of the Smoky Mountains from the vantage point of the balcony off the Master Bedroom. It’s nothing short of amazing with a magnificent sunrise that particular day followed by a stunning display of mountain clouds rolling along throughout the day to the twilight and into darkness. Simply breathtaking! God was truly showing off that day! Since it's unlikely that Michael and Mary will part with their wonderful home, we've decided that at some point we will have to find a way to become their neighbors :-) (Actually, we're not kidding.) What a treasure, and like so many others that have visited, we can't wait to go back. Thank you Michael and Mary for sharing your beautiful home with us.
• 09/27/09
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  Dave ,
  • What a beautiful home in the perfect setting. You could NOT ask for a better place to relax. If you have any doubts, read comments from everyone! I can't wait to return.
• 09/10/09
  Positive Rating
  , clearwater, fl
  • We have just returned from our Labor Day trip to Cool Change and we wish we were still there. The home is great and the owner was very easy to deal with. The pictures give a very accurate view of the home and the great views. The kitchen is well stocked and the game room in the basement is an added bonus. Everything needed except food and drink is provided. The home is at the bottom of the drive for privacy, but there are other homes nearby with friendly owners a short walk away. Our dog enjoyed the numerous trails on the mountain and meeting other dogs on the mountain. Walking the dog was easy with virtually no vehicle traffic on the roads. We looked very hard and long for a great place to stay in the mountains. I think you will be very happy with your stay here. We always looked forward to returning back to the chalet after a busy day exploring North Carolina.
• 08/03/09
  Positive Rating
  The Hector Family , mt zion/il
  • Thanks so much for sharing your lovely home with our family. We had a wonderful, relaxing stay and really enjoyed the spectacular views.
• 08/17/07
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  Jennifer Jones , St. Petersburg, FL
  • We had a wonderful vacation at Cool Change. It is a beautiful home with absolutely amazing views. We really enjoyed walking down to the creek together. We would highly recommend Cool Change.
• 05/14/07
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  Melissa Hall , Conyers, Georgia
  • Our family has lived in the Murphy area for several generations. I was raised in the Hiwassee Dam community so, I consider myself to be fairly knowledgable about the things that make this area so enticing. As a child, growing up in Murphy, I often took the scenic beauty for granted. Until I traveled elsewhere in my early 20's, I didn't realize what a true paradise the mountains of WNC are. I am really proud to call it my "hometown". Cool Change is the perfect place to experience the Western North Carolina mountains. The owners have done a fabulous job of leaving the land surrounding the property pristine and untouched. The views are spectacular. The home is secluded and quiet yet close to town. Since moving to Atlanta in 1996, my husband and I have made many trips to visit family in Murphy. We've stayed in various rental cabins/hotels over the past few years. None have compared to Cool Change. This is an outstanding vacation value. It is well-stocked, clean, well-kept, and the owners are a dream to deal with. We will continue to rent Cool Change until the day arrives when we build our own little piece of Heaven on our family plot. I am sure no matter what area of the globe you are traveling from, Cool Change and the Murphy, NC area will attach itself to your heart. You'll be "hooked".
• 04/29/07
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  The Martin's , West Palm Beach, FL
  • Our stay at Cool Change was v. restful. The 1st week in April yielded temps ranging between high 70's to 2 mornings in the 20's. If we had not needed to leave a day early, we would've seen snow which is a big deal if one lives in South FL! The night sky after passage of a cold front was breathtaking. There were so many more stars than we see at home that familiar constellations were hard to pick out. We never tired of simply watching the cloud shadows & ever-changing shades of colors on neighboring slopes. Before the week was out there had been 4 generations visiting incl. a new grandson. Thanx to Mike & Mary for sharing their piece of heaven. If I can manage to pick 6 good numbers (how hard could it be?) in this week's Lotto, I plan on making the Dedman's a generous offer so we NEVER have to leave Cool Change.
• 02/20/07
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  Larry Carter , Hamilton, AL
  • We arrived on a Wednesday night (great driving directions provided) and when we awoke the next morning it was to 3.5 inches of snow. It was truly a wonderland view and a great opportunity to snuggle in front of the fireplace. We spent a lot of time at the cabin, which is most conveniently designed, but did wander out to the surrounding country for some scenic drives. We found a road (Joe Brown highway) that went from Murphy to Tellico Plains. Part of the road is gravel but saw some wonderful scenery and then in Tellico we traveled the Cherohala Skyway over to Robbinsville and then back to Murphy. The Cherohala is as pretty as any drive in this country. We loved everything about our week at Cool Change and will definitely plan a return trip.
• 02/07/07
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  Jamie Healy , Baltimore, MD
  • What a wonderful place to vacation! The house and surrounding area is absolutley beautiful. I'd love to come back in the summer for white water rafting, horseback riding, hiking, etc. Despite our laziness induced by the cooler weather, we had a great time at Cool Change. Just a few of the things I loved: spending time in front of the fireplace, trying out new recipes in the kitchen, reading a good book over coffee in the window seat every morning, the gorgeous views, the unbelievable sunrise & sunset, the friendly people in town, the little shops in town, scenic driving, Shoebooties (dinner and live music on Friday night)... I could go on forever :-) After a delayed honeymoon and 5 months of extreme stress, this was EXACTLY what we needed to regain our sanity. Thank you for making our stay wonderful, the experience easy, and the house so cozy.
• 10/05/06
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  Joel Wright , Orlando, Florida
  • Our vacation at Cool Change was the most relaxing vacation my family has ever had. The view was incredible and the house was even better than we had anticipated. I'm looking forward to returning next summer for what I consider a REAL vacation. Thanks!

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