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HICKORY NUT HIDE-A-WAY *5.5 MILES FROM LAKE HIWASSEE NC* MURPHY NC*

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A cabin with a high ceiling, wooden beams, a dining area with a table and chairs, a chandelier, and a fireplace.
A wooden cabin with a front door, windows, a porch, and a staircase leading up to the entrance.
A wooden deck with string lights and a flag, surrounded by trees.
A living room with a stone fireplace, a television on a wooden shelf, a Christmas tree, and a small decorated tree.
A cozy kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a refrigerator.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Nantahala National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Murphy, NC
  • Place, Nantahala National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Hiwassee Lake
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Murphy

Located in Murphy, this cabin is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Nantahala National Forest and Hiwassee Lake, while Valley River Arts and Clay's Corner are cultural highlights. Kayaking and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hunting nearby.
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Murphy, NC

What's nearby

  • Nantahala National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Hiwassee Lake - 1 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel - 14 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Apalachia Lake - 32 min drive - 35.7 km
  • Blue Ridge Scenic Railway - 46 min drive - 59.3 km

Getting around

  • Chattanooga, TN (CHA-Chattanooga Metropolitan) - 110 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Ramsay's Kitchen by Gordon Ramsay - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Buck Bald Brewing - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is HICKORY NUT HIDE-A-WAY *5.5 MILES FROM LAKE HIWASSEE NC* MURPHY NC* pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at HICKORY NUT HIDE-A-WAY *5.5 MILES FROM LAKE HIWASSEE NC* MURPHY NC*?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at HICKORY NUT HIDE-A-WAY *5.5 MILES FROM LAKE HIWASSEE NC* MURPHY NC*?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at HICKORY NUT HIDE-A-WAY *5.5 MILES FROM LAKE HIWASSEE NC* MURPHY NC*?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is HICKORY NUT HIDE-A-WAY *5.5 MILES FROM LAKE HIWASSEE NC* MURPHY NC* located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is steps from Nantahala National Forest and within 3 mi (5 km) of Hiwassee Lake and Hiwassee River. Hanging Dog Recreation Area is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 131 out of 156 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 156 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 156 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 156 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 156 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the best week at this beautiful cabin. Countless memories that will last a lifetime. Thanks for hosting us!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Melissa is absolutely amazing! ANYTIME that we are coming in town we stay here, if possible. The cabin is everything you could ever want in a couples getaway, or even a small family vacay.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct 2026
Thank you so much for your sweet words! ❤️ It means the world to us that you choose to stay with us whenever you’re in town. We’re so happy to hear that you love the cabin and find it perfect for both couples’ getaways and family vacations. We truly appreciate your continued support and look forward to welcoming you back again soon! 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin, The host was very kind, and very helpful. Cabin was nicely furnished and very clean.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Have stayed at this cabin several times. As always everything was great. Very clean, host is great to work with. Nothing negative to say about our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review and for choosing to stay with us again! It’s always a pleasure hosting you, your family, and friends, we look forward to welcoming you back for your next stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Melissa is an amazing host. The driveway is nothing to worry about! My Tucson made it without doing anything;) will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was amazing, the cabin was clean and well kept.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2026
Thank you for the kind words and review, we greatly appreciate it Melissa
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was beautiful and very peaceful. We really enjoyed our mini vacation. I wish we could have stayed longer. We did alot of sightseeing and just enjoyed relaxing. The host was awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the cabin and had a great mini vacation. We’d love to host you again! 😊 Melissa
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place, very clean, has everything you need, very quiet, good people around you, and the owners are outstanding. My family and I had an outstanding time for the Fourth of July.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul 2026
We're thrilled to hear that you and your family had such an outstanding Fourth of July stay. It means a lot to know you enjoyed the cleanliness, peaceful atmosphere, and all the amenities, and we're especially grateful for your kind words about us as hosts. It was a pleasure having you, and we hope to welcome you back for another memorable getaway in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay in this well built, very, very clean home. Relatively secluded and very quiet. Literally no noise at all. My wife spent a good deal of time on the porch and we both enjoyed seeing and feeding the humming birds. Murphy is a pleasant little town with beautiful scenery. We really enjoyed our visit! The hosts communicated in a very straight forward manner with every bit of information well laid out and easy to understand. We would stay with them again and simply cannot recommend this property enough. Very relaxing!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Sept 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the peace, quiet, and cleanliness of the home, and that the hummingbirds added to your experience. It’s wonderful to know you had the chance to explore and enjoy beautiful Murphy as well. We truly appreciate your kind words about our communication and the property. Knowing that you found your stay relaxing and would recommend the home means so much to us. It was a pleasure hosting you both, and we would be absolutely delighted to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Melissa is a great host! I had no trouble reaching her with questions prior to our vacation. The cabin was clean from top to bottom. Since it rained the whole weekend, we used the living room fireplace often to bring some light and warmth into the room. Parking was not an issue. We had plenty of space for both our cars. The driveway is a bit tricky, because it's gravel and on an incline. Melissa suggests putting your car in 1st gear at the bottom of the drive, which I recommend also. Next, you'll want to maintain a good rate of speed up the ENTIRE driveway until you reach the grassy area. Thanks Melissa for sharing your wonderful cabin with us!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay and found the cabin clean, cozy, and comfortable, even with all the rain. The fireplace is definitely a great way to make a rainy weekend feel warm and relaxing! I’m also happy to hear that communication and parking went smoothly. Thank you for mentioning the driveway and for sharing my tip with future guests. It was a pleasure hosting you, and you’re welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay. It was quiet and very peaceful. We will be back
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Apr 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you had a peaceful and relaxing stay with us. Creating a quiet and comfortable environment for our guests is very important to us, so it means a lot to know you enjoyed it. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin was spotless and cozy! Not a negative thing can I say about our 3 days. The cabin is quiet and the porch is great for sitting any time of the day. We will be back in a few months!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 May 2026
It’s always a pleasure to welcome you back, and we’re so glad you enjoyed your stay again. We look forward to hosting you on your next visit!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very nice and helpful. We had a wonderful time and the cabin was amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Dec 2025
We are so happy to hear that you and your family enjoyed your stay and thank you for tje kind words
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The cabin is beautiful and we had a great time!

We enjoyed our time there!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul 2023
Thank you, we are so glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a fabulous stay. The cabin was very nice and clean. Ms. Cruz was easy to contact and very helpful. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jan 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you had a fabulous stay and that you found the cabin very nice and clean. We truly appreciate your kind words and would definitely love to welcome you back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was quiet and not too far out of town. Very clean and we were extremely comfortable. We only wish we had stayed longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jan 2026
Thank you for your kind words! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the peaceful location, cleanliness, and comfort of the cabin. We’d love to have you back—hopefully for a longer stay next time!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was great. Cabin was nice and the kitchen had all the basics you need. There is a really nice fire pit, however it is a fairly good hike to get to it. Overall we had a great week.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great fall getaway

The house was very clean and neat loved the front porch and the beds were soft would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul 2023
Glad you enjoyed your stay, and would love to have you guys back again. Take care, Melissa
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice stay

Nice place driveway needs to be paved
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family time

Great place 2nd time staying there and will be back
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Oct 2024
Glad you guys enjoyed your stay, take care Melissa
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was the perfect. Everything you could need was there. The host was friendly and gave us ideas of things to do. Our favorite thing to do was to sit on the rocking chairs and watch the hummingbirds. We would definitely book here again. We enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jan 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear the cabin was perfect for your stay and that you had everything you needed. It’s great to know you enjoyed the rocking chairs and watching the hummingbirds—that’s one of our favorite parts too. We truly appreciate your kind words and would love to welcome you back again for another relaxing stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet and private

Great place for family time and quiet get a way.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul 2023
Thank you, so glad you guys enjoyed your stay. Melissa
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was spotless and very cozy. We had one question for the owner and she responded within 5 minutes. Location is good. Love the rocking chair porch.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jan 2026
Thank you so much for choosing to stay with us again! We’re thrilled to hear that you found the cabin spotless and cozy, and that the location and rocking chair porch added to your experience. We’re also glad we could quickly assist when you had a question. We truly appreciate your continued support and look forward to welcoming you back for another stay!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Amazing cabin!

So clean and so comfortable! Perfect for a week get away!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul 2023
So glad you guys enjoyed your stay, hope to have you back soon Safe travels Melissa
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I loved the wood house, I loved the decorations and there’s many varieties of stores near the area. I loved how is peace, people showed respect to on another. There’s nice and elegant restaurants around the area. You have many sources of getting fishing equipment and hunting gear for the season.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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