Charming Bear Paw Cabin with Spectacular View of Lake Hiwassee

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A covered porch with wooden furniture, including a table and chairs, and a view of the outdoors.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in dishwasher, and a window above the sink.
A house with a white fence, a red fire hydrant, and bare trees.
A cozy living room with wooden walls, a fireplace, a ceiling fan, and a television.
A white building with a sign reading "Banks Hilltop Cottage."

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Nantahala National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Swimming pool
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Murphy, NC
  • Place, Nantahala National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Hiwassee Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Apalachia Lake
    ‪20 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Murphy

Murphy is home to this cottage. Murphy Trussel is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Nantahala National Forest and Hiwassee Lake. Discover the area's water adventures with rafting and motor boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and hiking/biking trails.
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Murphy, NC

What's nearby

  • Nantahala National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Hiwassee Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mountain View Marina - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Apalachia Lake - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Hiwassee River - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) - 108 min drive

Restaurants

  • IHOP
  • ‪Kerns Bread Co. - ‬45 min drive
  • ‪Krystal - ‬29 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Charming Bear Paw Cabin with Spectacular View of Lake Hiwassee have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Charming Bear Paw Cabin with Spectacular View of Lake Hiwassee?

As of Nov 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming Bear Paw Cabin with Spectacular View of Lake Hiwassee on Nov 21, 2026 start from $326, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Charming Bear Paw Cabin with Spectacular View of Lake Hiwassee pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Bear Paw Cabin with Spectacular View of Lake Hiwassee?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Bear Paw Cabin with Spectacular View of Lake Hiwassee?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Bear Paw Cabin with Spectacular View of Lake Hiwassee located?

Situated in Murphy, this cottage is steps from Nantahala National Forest and Hiwassee Lake. Mountain View Marina and Hiwassee River are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The house was great! The beds were comfortable, the decor suited the style and they had all the amenities!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our time at this property was perfect!! Would stay here again in a heartbeat!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay at Bear Paw Cabin
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the home and our stay in Murphy.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Family Get Away

So much space, clean, and great service. The kids loved it and we look forward to coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

FAVORITE STAY IN A TRADITIONAL FAMILY VACATION IN BEAR PAW NC

This house has become our favorite stay place in our 47 year traditional family vacation. Easy access, great property manager, ample room for our part of the family group. Well equipped, with internet/ wifi and streaming TV, all the kitchen utinsels one could possibly hope for. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lovely cabin!

Beautiful cabin and lovely view! We really enjoyed spending Thanksgiving week with our family! Everything was perfect! So thankful to the owners for sharing their beautiful place!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2017
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 6, 2020
We are blessed to have such a wonderful family at our cabin. We thank them for staying there over the holidays. Ellen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great 2nd visit!

Love the location to the lake. We got a slip for our boat. Absolutely perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peeks from Cedartown

If you want quiet, peace, solitude, calm, cozy accommodations and beautiful surroundings stay at the Banks wonderful cabin…. It’s a magical place!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 14, 2021
Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful views and perfect setup

What an amazing weekend we had full of fun and memories. We will be coming back for sure. Loved waking up to the view of the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 6, 2020
Thank you so much! Hope you will come back soon. Ellen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family vacation in spite of the rain

Our 46th annual family vacation to Bear Paw was a great time. We had some great lake time, but heavy rains during the week shortened the normal. That made the location of our stay important, and the Hilltop Cabin was perfect for family time during the rainy periods.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A little piece of heaven

Quiet, cozy, with a wonderful view and completely stocked with everything to make your stay a total success. Bruce was a joy to work with and really jonny in the spot
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect family cabin with spectacular view!

The cabin was clean and the owners made sure lights were on for our late arrival. We ate most meals on the large screened in porch with a great view of the lake and mountains. The location was an easy drive for apple picking at Mercer Orchards and Murphy. We will certainly look to stay here again in the future. The cabin is well stocked with most anything you'd need for lots of cooking and family time. The owners were very helpful and responsive to any questions we had.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful cabin!

My family of 8 loved our stay at Hilltop. The cabin was so clean and well stocked, the beds were very comfortable, and the community was friendly! We loved having three bathrooms as well. The large screened porch was wonderful, we were out there all the time. The internet and phone service was spotty but it wasn't a huge problem. My son didn't pull out his laptop all week! Thanks Ellen!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 6, 2020
Thank you so much for staying at our cabin. We were so glad you were able to spend the holidays at Bear Paw! It is our pleasure to have your family! Thank you, Ellen
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect getaway for the family

We brought 8 adults, our toddler, and our dog to this house for 5 days and it was perfect! The pictures do not do it justice. The porch is huge... lots of rocking chairs and looks right at the lake with mountains behind it. The inside is charming and has plenty of room. The view is great and a short 2 miles to the marina. We walked it with no problem. Very clean, very relaxing, and quiet. You won't regret it.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place to spend time.

The screened in porch is fantastic! Great view, large porch, many comfortable rocking chairs. A really nice congregation spot, with a table and chairs to eat meals at. Beds were comfortable throughout. And if there is one thing you never have to worry about it is you will have all the bath towels you will need! We had our family reunion at Bear Paw resort, all 48 of us, and the houses are reasonably close together. Thus, it lends itself to hosting such a gathering. Our host, Bruce, was always available, and super easy to work with.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything was amazing!

Our family, including my father, traveled to Fort Benning to watch our son graduate basic training and then spent a few days vacationing at the hilltop. The home itself exceeded what my expectations were and we all enjoyed our stay, The porch area was a family favorite to relax on, it our dinner on and the view was perfect from the porch. The kitchen was well stocked and the kids had a great time eating snores off if the fire pit. Mrs. Banks was always very helpful in answering all of my questions and was very accommodating. My father who has not traveled in 16 years is already talking about how he can go back! It was a great time for all of us ages 3 to 72!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 19, 2021
I am so glad your family was able to get together and enjoy our cabin. Thank you for coming!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Social Distancing

July 2020: Rented this house to replace vacation to New York that was cancelled due to corona virus. We did a general search for accommodations in the mountains to get out of Florida heat. This house and its location was a perfect match. We wanted to be respectful to the people in North Carolina and stay in or near cabin, which was easy to accomplish. We brought food and drink for the week. (I think the grocery store is 25 miles or minutes away.) We brought a slow cooker (I did not notice one there, but also was not looking for one) so we wouldn't be spending a lot of time in the kitchen. We did rent a boat for 2 days on the lake and paddle boards, kayaks for a third day. The lake was gorgeous. The water was perfect: warm but refreshing. When not on the lake, we were on the porch of the house that overlooks the lake. It got warm in the afternoon for a short period but never felt too hot to be outside. There was a cabinet full of games and we brought some of our favorites from home. Before we knew it, the week was over. The house was beautiful and descriptions were accurate. Kitchen well appointed. Had plenty of paper goods and cleaning supplies. Beds were comfortable (we did have to bring our own blankets due to corona virus and we did use them at night). House was clean. The owner was very pleasant. We will definitely come back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 19, 2020
Thank you for coming during these unusual times! I am glad you enjoyed it. Please come again under normal circumstances.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Remote mountain view

No cell service was a plus for us with beautiful views and plenty of space to spread out!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderfully peaceful vacation!

What a great place to relax and unwind! The screened in porch has the most wonderful views! Just what we needed! Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bear paw summer vacation

Cabin was just what we wanted. Awesome view of the mountains and Hiwassee lake. Great place to get away.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great view, good access

Very happy with our stay. View from the large screened porch was great. House was one the old Bear Paw houses, but it was comfortable, well maintained, and the appliances/ furnishings were excellent.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

Beautiful views! The house was clean, the host was easy to get in touch with and responded promptly, checking in was simple, and you just can't beat the view from the porch.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful location

We enjoy our stay at the cottage, clean and beautiful location.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Over Christmas Holidays

We very much enjoyed our stay. The kitchen was very well stocked with everything we could have possibly needed. The porch had a beautiful view, but would have enjoyed it more if the outdoor heater had been working. Overall, very nice stay with great accomodations.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
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