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Bear Paw - Lake Hiwassee - Murphy, NC

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Cabin View from Dock
Property grounds
Beach
Miscellaneous
Living area

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Swimming pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor barbecue

Explore the area

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Murphy, NC
  • Place, Hiwassee Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Apalachia Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Mountain View Marina
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Two

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Basement Bathroom

Shower only

Main Floor

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Bear Paw - Lake Hiwassee - Murphy, NC

Surrounded by the 3/4 Nantahala National Forest, our lakefront home on Lake Hiwassee offers spectacular scenery, amenities, peace and tranquility. Amenities in Bear Paw include tennis courts, swimming pool, basketball courts, playground and child's fishing pond. A secured gated entrance adds to the feeling of peace and tranquility. If boating and fishing are your pleasure, there is also a full service marina located in Bear Paw where the ability to rent a boat is less than five minutes away. The home is lakefront and there are stairs.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Murphy

Located in Murphy, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Valley River Arts, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Nantahala National Forest and Hiwassee Lake. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and hiking/biking trails.
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Murphy, NC

What's nearby

  • Hiwassee Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Hiwassee River - 1 min drive - 0.7 km
  • Apalachia Lake - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Mountain View Marina - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel - 41 min drive - 52.2 km

Getting around

  • Chattanooga, TN (CHA-Chattanooga Metropolitan) - 111 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Krystal - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Kerns Bread Co. - ‬48 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Bear Paw - Lake Hiwassee - Murphy, NC have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Bear Paw - Lake Hiwassee - Murphy, NC?

As of 15 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bear Paw - Lake Hiwassee - Murphy, NC on 16 Apr 2026 start from £290, 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 Bear Paw - Lake Hiwassee - Murphy, NC pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bear Paw - Lake Hiwassee - Murphy, NC?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bear Paw - Lake Hiwassee - Murphy, NC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bear Paw - Lake Hiwassee - Murphy, NC?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bear Paw - Lake Hiwassee - Murphy, NC located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps away from Nantahala National Forest and Hiwassee Lake. Hiwassee River and Mountain View Marina are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 10 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was great! We didn’t spend a ton of time in it due to family renting a house down the street but it was as advertised and perfectly suited our needs. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful Cabin

Our family has came to bear paw for the last 21 years every summer. This is our first time renting this cabin and it didn't disappoint. Plenty of space for our family of 7, and easy access to the Lake. We have stayed in some cabins that made it very difficult for our son with multiple sclerosis to get back and forth to the lake. Well stocked cabin, very clean, and stayed cool during the hot summer days.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeana W.

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

Excellent!

The house was beautiful with an amazing view. Our family had a blast and made great memories.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul R.

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

July 2024 Lake Vacation

This is our second stay at this lakehouse. We love it! The porches and dock are where we spend most of our time. The kitchen is well stocked and the beds are super comfy! We brought our pontoon and jet skis to the dock as well. This is such a relaxing place to unplug and recharge your soul! Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

scott b.

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

Excellent vacation in an incredible home!

Within just a few minutes of our arrival we coincidentally met our host Cherie. She is a wonderful host with excellent communication throughout our stay and very personably. Her home is incredible I’m no master chef but I can appreciate a true chef’s kitchen including all the Pampered Chef accessories. Wonderful screened in sitting area off the main deck next to the kitchen for morning coffee. All the appliances are fully functional and newer as are all the furnishings. Wonderful multilevel dock for swimming fishing or whatever you want to do on the water. This secluded lakeside vacation home will not disappoint!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda L.

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

The cabin on the lake

The cabin was located on the lake with a beautiful view and a great dock with a sun deck on top. The steps down to the dock were not bad but there were 56 steps down from the parking spot to the house which made it pretty thought getting all your supplies to the house, but thank goodness we had sever strong men and a couple of your athletic young women to carry them down. The kitchen had everything we needed. The house was perfect plenty of room for us to gather and socialize. The Cherie was great to work with. The neighbors were not so great, we had friends from Bear Paw to ride over on their boat to visit us one afternoon before sunset. We sat on the dock and listened to music and the neighbors called Cherie complained and even walked over to ask us to turn it down. We had a great time and made lots of fun memories with our family and friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul R.

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

Absolutely Perfect Getaway.

We loved our stay at this house. The house is very comfortable and has a great kitchen with plenty of kitchen tools for cooking. Which we did a lot of. The decks are great too. Especially the upper one. We spent hours enjoying the view and watching the birds. We even saw a bald eagle catch a fish! The dock is great as well. Our kids loved jumping off the top into the lake. We brought our boat and kept it there at the dock. It rained a couple of the days during our stay but it didnt matter as there is plenty of room in the house fornus all to stay comfortable and busy playing games, reading, or watching a movie. Some people have mentioned the stairs. There are a bunch of them but it didn't bother us at all. Moving your things in and out will get you several flights of stairs on your exercise app...lol. One other very important thing...the beds were very comfortable. We will be reserving this house again for sure in the future. Thank you Cherie!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
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2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

Nightmare Homeowner. We rented this home and the owner is a nightmare.

This homeowner is a nightmare. First when we had a problem with the internet she responded with "this is not New York". So we did without the internet. When we arrived she said we could not use one of the beds as it broke with the last guest and it was too hot in the loft area anyway. Then she controlled the ac remotely. She insisted that the temperature could not be over 78. She said the system would freeze up. I own a VRBO and take great pride in the care of the properties we rent. We have never had a problem until now. What a rude lady. The lake was beautiful but this house views the boat rentals. We tried to just live with the poor conditions and try to enjoy our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Kathi M.

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

Lovely cabin. Great water access!

Great family vacation!! Very large cabin right on a beautiful clean lake. Fun jumping off dock and swimming. Comfortable beds and furniture. Kitchen very well equipped (except needs a Keurig) Great cardio workout out on the many stairs everyday. Great location in a nice safe secure community. Marina very close for boat rental. Easy check-in/ check out. WiFi calling in cabin but no cell service within 20 minutes of cabin. Not hard to find but be sure to have good directions. Parking was a bit scary for us flatlander Floridians but we got the hang of it quickly. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Danielle F.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Treated Unfairly

The real problem that occurred when I stayed at this cabin was a piece of old wooden furniture broke due to wear and age but was accused of reckless behavior and instead of discussing the issue or come to some kind of understanding.. I was blindsided with a VRBO email notifying me that I was charged the maximum amount of money ($ALOT)for damage! This came after I texted with owner of the circumstance . She told me didn’t even live in same state and that her housekeeper was the only one to see the piece of furniture.. (Cabin was not cleaned well , full of clutter and an enormous amount of personal photos & belongings..EVERYWHERE) That didn’t ruin the stay though. The end of our stay was ruined by the unfair charge..
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Cherie White

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Single professional loves to travel and loves the tranquility of this get a way mountain home. My family started coming to Bear Paw in 1987 and we were able to build our dream vacation home in 2004. My 8 year old grandson loves to spend time with me away from television screens and have one on one time.

Why they chose this property

A true destination getaway. Bring your groceries and one pot meals because you won't want to leave when you come. Surrounded by 3/4 National Forest you are destined to relax. The house is right next to the lake and there are stairs from the driveway. Sit in the screened in porch and listen to nature as you have a nightcap. Swim, swing on the boatdock or fish. The lake is crystal clear so swimming or floating is a must. We do not allow pets. There are steps at my mountain home. Please be conscious of noise with neighbors.

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