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8.8

Excellent

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 82000 sq ft

Popular amenities

Pet friendly

Gym

Hot Tub

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Explore the area

Murphy, NC

Hiwassee Lake1 min walk
Mountain View Marina6 min drive
Fields of the Wood Bible Park14 min drive
Chattanooga, TN (CHA-Chattanooga Metropolitan)111 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

It was fantastic, we enjoyed the property We would definitely rent it again.

Bonnie S.

Nov 26, 2023

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Twin Beds

Convertible bed(s)

2 Double Futons

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

Beautiful Lake House on Lake Hiwassee in Bear Paw with Dock and majestic views

Beautiful chalet style house on a quiet cove on Lake Hiwassee. Majestic mountain views from large double decks! Pine ceilings and floors, stacked stone fireplace, fully equipped granite kitchen, master on main, partially finished terrace level with great game room, easy walk to lake with stairs to the dock. We now have WIFI

Gorgeous quiet lake surrounded by mountains!! Quaint town of Murphy within 25 minutes with great shops and restaurants. Gated security with amenities and large marina with boat rentals.

******Also interested in trading vacation rentals for a week or weekend!

Keywords: Lake House

Property manager

Mary Douthit

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot Tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet friendly

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)

We charge $150 for pet fee, max two pets.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

PLEASE no smoking inside!

Important information

You need to know

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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Murphy

Located in Murphy, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Nantahala National Forest and Hiwassee Lake reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Rolling Thunder River Company and Ocoee Adventure Center. Traveling with kids? Consider Raft One and Tank Town USA. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and rock climbing.

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Murphy, NC

What's nearby

Hiwassee Lake - 1 min walk
Hiwassee River - 5 min walk
Mountain View Marina - 6 min drive
Fields of the Wood Bible Park - 14 min drive
Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel - 39 min drive

Getting around

Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) - 112 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

Is Beautiful Lake House on Lake Hiwassee in Bear Paw with Dock and majestic views pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Lake House on Lake Hiwassee in Bear Paw with Dock and majestic views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Where is Beautiful Lake House on Lake Hiwassee in Bear Paw with Dock and majestic views located?

This family-friendly Murphy vacation home is located on the waterfront, just steps from Nantahala National Forest and Hiwassee Lake. Hiwassee River and Mountain View Marina are also within 3 mi (5 km).

8.8

Excellent

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie S.

Nov 26, 2023

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

Relaxing

It was fantastic, we enjoyed the property We would definitely rent it again.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy J.

Sep 16, 2023

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

Relaxing

Love Bear Paw community. Nice home. Outdoor furniture needs some love. Nice relaxing stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tasha S.

Jul 29, 2023

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

A restful and comfortable cabin with mountain view and private dock.

This cabin is perfect! We were so comfortable and had so much room . Along with a spacious living area and master bedroom, it had an upstairs with a great view as well as a basement with a ping pong and pool table and other games. Perfect for my teen and college aged daughters. The house was updated and the dock was great. It's so fun to just hang out and float and swim . Bear Paw and Lake Hiawassee do not disappoint. Definitely plan to stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

William G.

Jun 13, 2023

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

Steal of a deal for Lake Hiwassee lake house

We rented this house for $200 a night for a week. It is a steal of a deal. Where else can a family of 5 stay for that price?? Its not perfect, but none of the downsides are deal breakers. The main parts of the house are nicely appointed. Nice kitchen with enough utensils and cookware to make whatever you want (you will need to because the nearest restaurants are 30 minutes away). Master bedroom has a great king bed and a large bathroom. Upstairs bedrooms (one queen and one with 2 twin beds) where comfortable and well appointed. My kids had no problems with the upstairs bathroom. Dining area had a huge 8 person table. Fireplace/tv area had plenty of seating. House also now has Wifi. Basement has a definite 80s rec room vibe. A little musty but has another TV area, card table, pool table, dart board, and ping-pong table. My kids wore out the ping-pong and pool table at night Deck has a beautiful view and a nice charcoal Weber grill. The deck furniture is functional and working but was in need of some care and cleaning. The steps to the dock were in good shape and the dock had plenty of seating. A ladder for swimmers on the dock is needed. The community also has a pool, tennis/basketball/volleyball courts. The driveway is very steep and can only hold 2 cars. I wouldn't trust the driveway with any ice or snow (which doesn't happen too often because the road to the house would be questionable in ice or snow). We enjoyed our week and would definitely rent again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jesse C., Cleveland, TN

Jun 4, 2023

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

Relaxing at the Lake

We stayed an extended weekend at this house and it was exactly what we wanted; fun, cozy, and extremely relaxing. 10/10, would recommend!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill C.

Sep 6, 2022

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

Beautiful View

Very nice place ,

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

JOSHUA L.

Jul 20, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Time at Bear Paw

We had a great time at this lake house. We stay at Bear Paw nearly every year, and this year's trip did not disappoint. Yes, the driveway is steep, but we no real issues with it. I laugh at some of these reviews. It's the mountains, guys. The basement was a big hit for ping pong and pool. We docked our boat at the home's dock and enjoyed the lake and hanging out at the dock. Beds were comfortable. The home was well-stocked, but as with any home in Bear Paw, we always bring plenty of extra stuff due to its isolated location. The home didn't have wifi or a landline, and my only suggestion would be maybe adding one or the other, just in case of emergencies, but I actually enjoy being unplugged for a few days. Thanks for a great trip.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Randy A.

Apr 2, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Nature

The property was very nice. The one thing I was disappointed about was the WiFi. I was under the impression I could walk to the club house for the WiFi not so. Other than that we had a great time. Thanks

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Gina N.

Mar 16, 2022

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

Home Away from Home

Great house and had everything we needed! Very clean and the view was gorgeous!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy H.

Jan 5, 2022

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

Home very nice

Home beautiful, Property a little dangerous, driveway dangerous. I would not drive down my husband did,I'm thankful there was no snow and I had a buick enclave and not a truck to maneuver. Basement very nice with gameroom.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrea Z.

Dec 30, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

A “beary” good time!!

We had wonderful time! Very comfortable cabin with everything you might need plus a beautiful view! We spent our Christmas time , we are all going to treasure this memory.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Nov 28, 2021

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

Wonderful Thanksgiving Get Away!

Our family loved our trip to Bear Haven! We were able to cook a FULL Thanksgiving dinner in the ample kitchen, all the while enjoying the beautiful mountain and lake views. We made good use of the fireplace and enjoyed the pool table, foosball table, and ping pong table in the cozy walkout basement. We also enjoyed taking long walks along the lake bed and the neighborhood roads. All the beds are comfortable, and there was plenty of room for our gathering of 7. Owners were prompt with all communication, friendly, and went above and beyond to make our stay enjoyable. Some confusion about whether we were to bring our own towels or use the ones in the cabin, so be sure to check with owners about this.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anthony L.

Jul 28, 2021

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

really enjoyed it

Glad we rented a boat to see the whole lake

8/10 Good

Jeremy P.

Jul 22, 2021

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

Nice house no complaints!

House was nice,comfortable and had plenty of room for the six of us.The dock was nice has stairs most the way down to it,the last stretch is a little treacherous, really had to watch your step going down and coming up.Overall our stay was very nice.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cindy J.

Jul 10, 2021

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

Peaceful Paradise

We love Hiwasse Lake & the Bear Paw Community & have been going for years. The cabin was perfect for our getaway. We took our boat & housed it at the marina. We also enjoyed the fireworks provided by the marina.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

Jun 3, 2021

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

Relaxing Weekend

Thank you for allowing us to stay in your home. We had a wonderful long weekend. Your home was very clean and properly advertised. Thank you for the special accommodations as well.

8/10 Good

Laurie H.

Mar 9, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Disliked: Check-in

Overall great but NO WIFI or service

Overall we really enjoyed our stay! The house is comfortable and the views are beautiful. But there is NO WIFI and in the winter the clubhouse is closed which does have WiFi. We never got any phone service unless sporadically while we were leaving the bear paw area heading into Murphy. The big issue we had was the lock box code was wrong, and thank goodness for the neighbors being home or else we would not have been able to get ahold of the owners to get the code, as neither of our phones had service. That was the big issue! Overall gorgeous area and nice house!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Qing X.

Mar 6, 2021

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

A nice place

We had good time there and really like the details of decors in the cabin. Mary is so nice to let us have the cabin after a minor change of our plan.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

DeRenda V.

Nov 11, 2020

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

Family Getaway

We wanted a getaway to relax and recharge. Great view from the back of the cabin. The lake was my son's favorite part. Checkin was easy, the guard gate attendant was very helpful, will say the driveway is alittle steep but the property is beautiful. No internet service but that was stated before you rent. Make sure to visit the Dam around the corner. Great place to relax and take in the scenery.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

2/10 Terrible

Michelle D.

Oct 25, 2020

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

Filthy, filthy, filthy.

The floors looked like they had not been swept since the house had been built. The house had no washcloths we had to buy them, the bath towels had holes in them, the sheets were dirty, and had cigarette burns in them. The pots and pans were nasty (we had to wash them before we could use them. They said the basement was finished, it was NOT, it was so mildew covered it was unusable. The window in the basement had a hole in it. The fire pit had been used but not cleaned. So many issues, not worth the money.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020

6/10 Okay

Regina T.

Oct 4, 2020

Liked: Check-in, communication

Steep drive

After the rain along with fallen leaves our tires spun trying to get up the driveway. Terribly steep incline. The washing machine has a horrible smell due to mold/mildew.... Mold on curtain in shower. There is NO internet reception at all. Wifi at the pavilion was sporadic at best. NO telephone reception at all and we had a Verizon subscriber with us. Musty basement. (Most are and I understand that) Game tables in basement were fun. Very tranquil setting. Needs a deep clean.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Angelyn T.

Aug 15, 2020

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

Absolutely beautiful!

Lovely place! Totally enjoyed our stay at this beautiful home! It was clean, well stocked and very comfortable. We got lots of mileage out of the game room! Plenty of time spent on the dock and in the lake! Would visit again in a heartbeat!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

ann a.

Aug 14, 2020

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

Gorgeous Lakehouse

The house is a fantastic location on the lake, with a dock with swimming/ water sports in the backyard. It was one of the most beautiful lakes with clear, warm water. The house fit all our needs with fully stocked kitchen and beautiful lake views. The game room did not disappoint. It was huge and was enjoyed by all. We had a great time!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

Jan 6, 2020

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

Winter getaway

This was a last minute booking while we were traveling to NC. Mary was quick to respond. The house is very nice and the view is spectacular. The location is a distance from town so plan accordingly. The roads in the resort are all paved but narrow. The driveway is very steep but our Toyota RAV4 handled it with no problem. If your cell carrier is ATT forget it and the house has no WiFi. Overall a nice winter visit.

10/10 Excellent

Bobbie B.

Aug 18, 2019

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

Great family time

Great time

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

About the host

Hosted by Mary Douthit

Why they chose this property

This is one of the most beautiful and tranquil lakes in the Appalachians! It is uncrowded and since most of the property is owned by the TVA, there are few houses.