Charming Bear Paw Cabin with Spectacular View of Lake Hiwassee

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Hiwassee Lake and Blue Ridge Mountains view from porch

Screened Deck with Great View of Lake and Mountains for Relaxing and Eating

Newly remodel kitchen with all new appliances

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Exceptional

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Pool
Washer
Fireplace
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Murphy, NC

Hiwassee Lake
‪1 min walk‬
Mountain View Marina
‪12 min walk‬
Fields of the Wood Bible Park
‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

This was the dam superintendent's home where such guests as President Roosevelt stayed when he visited the Hiwassee Dam. Years later Navy Seals stayed in the house when they were training in the area.

We bought and Hilltop because of its outstanding view of the lake and the mountains. We added a bedroom and 2 new bathrooms to make it our fit our family. Now it has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms! It is located on a mountain top in the gated community of Bear Paw on Lake Hiwassee. It is in walking distance of the tennis courts, pool, basketball court, children's playground and fishing pond. The nearby marina has boats available for rent.

The delightful cabin has all you need for a peaceful vacation. The kitchen with its granite countertops is ready for cooking. You will find everything you need for preparing and serving meals except the food. There are four bedrooms with 2 doubles, 2 queens and two twin beds. The cabin has wireless internet, so it makes it easy to check your email. The large screen porch provides an ideal spot to drink your morning coffee or watch the sunset over the lake. On the porch you will find a wonderful farm table for great meals and enjoyment. This is a family friendly house with books to read and games to play. We welcome you to sample our “little bit of heaven”.

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Property manager

bruce roydes

Languages

English

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Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

2 House Trained Dogs- must be treated for fleas

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

House is to be kept in neat & tidy condition. All trash must be taken to dumpster before leaving. Do not remove any furnishings from the property for

Only pet allowed is a house trained dog that is treated for fleas. Dogs are not allowed on furniture.

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

On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

About the area

Murphy

Murphy is home to this cottage. Nantahala National Forest and Chattahoochee National Forest reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Rolling Thunder River Company and Ocoee Adventure Center. Raft One and Tank Town USA are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Murphy, NC

What's nearby

Hiwassee Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Mountain View Marina - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Apalachia Lake - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
Fields of the Wood Bible Park - 10 min drive - 10.6 km
Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel - 35 min drive - 41.3 km

Getting around

Chattanooga, TN (CHA-Chattanooga Metropolitan) - 108 min drive

Restaurants

‪WagonMaster Adventure Ranch - ‬16 min drive
‪G's Gas & Grill - ‬9 min drive
‪Kerns Bread Co. - ‬45 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.

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

Yes, pets are allowed at this 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?

Checkout 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 away from Nantahala National Forest and Hiwassee Lake. Mountain View Marina and Hiwassee River are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

doug s.

31 Jul, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Shawn F.

4 Jul, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

20 Jun, 2023

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

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lella N., Woodbridge

27 Nov, 2017

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

10/10 Excellent

Jule P.

13 Aug, 2021

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

10/10 Excellent

Angela C.

14 Aug, 2018

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

10/10 Excellent

Rick C.

24 Jul, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

doug s.

22 Jul, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

maria c.

3 Jan, 2020

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

Awesome time!

This is a Great location with a great view it was to amazing all around it fit all my family great, it looks small from the outside but it’s vary roomy the only thing would be if they can update some of the beds to more comfy beds but other then that EVERYTHING WAS AWSOME 💓💓💓

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

9 Jul, 2018

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

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Blair S.

17 Jul, 2015

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.

10/10 Excellent

Alisa H., Goshen

18 Jun, 2021

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

10/10 Excellent

Dennis D., ATLANTA, USA

17 Jul, 2018

We were all so impressed with the cabin. It is perfect for a family vacation!

Rented the second week of July 2018. From the moment we entered we were blown away by how comfortable and charming we found the cabin. Pictures truly do not do it justice. The four bedrooms and three baths were a luxury with 8 adults and 3 children. Everyone had space and privacy if needed. The beds are all excellent. The whole cabin is stocked with everything you could need and more. The kitchen is perfect. The porch is the real highlight. Children played games on the table and the adults reveled in the evening views of the lake, the mountains, and the sunsets. So convenient also to the marina where we rented a pontoon for three days. The lake is pristine and it seemed at times if we were the only people on the water. One of the best vacations ever. We will be back! The Banks are so responsive and truly understand Southern hospitality. Our Georgia graduate kids didn’t even seem to mind that they are Alabama fans!!!! If you’re from Georgia you get that is truly high praise! Dennis and Susan Dorner, ATLANTA

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

carey s., Satellite Beach Florida

19 Jul, 2020

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

10/10 Excellent

shirley h.

12 Nov, 2024

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

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaylee J.

18 Oct, 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathy H.

18 Oct, 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan B.

11 Aug, 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

doug s.

23 Jul, 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Anna F.

17 Jun, 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Zunen C., Sebring USA

4 Jan, 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Randy E.

27 Dec, 2021

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

10/10 Excellent

Carla S.

16 Oct, 2021

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

We love this place

We had a great time with family at this cottage. We just left and are missing it already. We would definitely like to come back again. The pictures online do not do this cottage justice.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

John B.

29 Aug, 2021

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

Bear Paw house

This is our second time staying at this home Can't say enough about how great everything was.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shawn F.

29 Jun, 2021

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

Great experience

The family and I had a wonderful time. The accommodations were beyond what I expected. We had plenty of room and the location to the lake was impeccable. There was a concert Saturday night within walking distance, but you couldn't hear it at the cabin. How about that!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021