River Front Lodge • Close tot he Folk School •

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A hot tub on a wooden deck with a view of a river and autumn trees.
A log cabin interior with a living room, dining area, fireplace, and a television.
A cabin with a covered porch, outdoor seating, and a view of the surrounding forest.
A riverside view with a wooden deck and a building with a balcony.
A cabin interior with a wooden dining area, a sofa, and a kitchen with wooden cabinets.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • Overlooking the river
    Guests like the scenic riverfront location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Murphy, NC

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Lower Level Bedroom

1 King Bed

Lower Level Bunk Bedroom

1 Single Bunk Bed

Main Floor Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Lower Level Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main Level Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Murphy

Located in Murphy, this cabin is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Nantahala National Forest and Hiwassee River reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Peacock Performing Arts Center and Rollins Planetarium. Power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and horse riding nearby.
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Murphy, NC

Getting around

  • Chattanooga, TN (CHA-Chattanooga Metropolitan) - 113 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ramsay's Kitchen by Gordon Ramsay - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Buck Bald Brewing - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Crown Restaurant - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is River Front Lodge • Close tot he Folk School • pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at River Front Lodge • Close tot he Folk School •?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at River Front Lodge • Close tot he Folk School •?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River Front Lodge • Close tot he Folk School •?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is River Front Lodge • Close tot he Folk School • located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps away from Nantahala National Forest and Hiwassee River. John C. Campbell Folk School and Clay's Corner are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 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, location, listing accuracy
The cabin is spacious, very comfortable, well-equipped. So peaceful here, great for unwinding and naps. Enjoyed sitting by the water and reading. Driveway is not too steep which is a big plus.
View from driveway
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cabin was perfect for our family. Plenty of space and very clean. Had plenty of accommodations. Hot tub and view is amazing. We will come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

Had a wonderful time, cabin was perfect, everything was as stated online! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just watch the river go by

nice relaxing place
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway for John C Campbell Folk art School

Great place on the river. The river was a little deep for kids to swim. The hot tub was wonderful!! The house was in a great location.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful cabin on the river!

My boyfriend and I had so much fun at this cabin on the river. The views are amazing. The hot tub was so nice overlooking the river. The king bed was super nice. The neighbor is super close but didn't bother us at all. Such a nice, romantic getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Heaven On The River

My family and I thoroughly enjoyed everything about this place! The views and hot tub were amazing! Tara was extremely friendly and responsive with any questions we had! We stayed 6 nights during Christmas 2023 and did not want to leave!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful

The stay was awesome.The surroundings,wildlife, and the river. We had a blast. I wouldn't think twice about renting this place if you don't mind neighbors.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful and peaceful!

We celebrated Thanksgiving with our family. The property was perfect for our family of four. Very clean with a well stocked kitchen, beautiful decks and views. It is located conveniently close to Murphy. The property manager was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

All the mountain cabin perks!

We stayed for a weekend with my in-laws and 7yr old. The view of the river and surrounding mountain top is lovely. We tried fishing, used the hot tub, bbq-ed, sat at the fire pit, used the kitchen for preparing meals. Cabin is cozy, two nice balconies, long staircase to the river with nice seating area. Everyone enjoyed their time there. We’d stay again and hopefully for longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place to stay

My family stayed here for a week while some of us attended classes at the John C. Campbell Folk School. The property is very close to the school and easy to get to. The house was very comfortable for our family. One bedroom is upstairs and two are downstairs. There are two large covered patios with views of the river which provided us with a lot of entertainment. The kitchen is well equipped and the property manager was always available for questions (and I had a lot). It was very quiet and we saw lots of wildlife.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Perfect NC Mountain Vacation Spot!

My family of 5 (hubby and kids) take an annual trip to the NC Mountains and our main purpose is finding the best river/creek for trout fishing. We've never fished/stayed on the Hiawassee and this place was PERFECT! The river was right out the back door and the deck access was high and long but equipped with TWO landing decks for resting and relaxing before reaching the bottom at the river's edge. I was impressed with the benches and rocking chairs on each landing. Both decks (1st and second floor) had ample sitting and was very clean. The hot tub is the second (bottom) deck right outside of the king BR and Bunk BR doors. The bedroom on the first (top) floor was the largest and also with a king bed. The bathroom on 1st floor has the whirlpool tub and is amazing. The whole home is immaculate and decorated nicely with the stained glass mixed with some type of animal horns, mountain lion skin mounted on a wall, and beautiful paintings by someone M. Scott. My husband was intrigued by the paintings. The bathrooms are well stocked and the kitchen well stocked, too. The open floor plan made family time special and close together for eating and watching tv. There is a neighbor next door on one side but the situation of the homes gives privacy. As for fishing - my 9 year old son caught a 5.77lb, 23inch long rainbow trout on the first night!!! I kid you not! I have pictures. I think we'll stay again if they'll have us! I recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was as described. The immediate road to the cabin was steep but manageable even in the rain. The directions were accurate when using google map.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Me encanto

Un lugar muy agradable y seguro para pasar un buen tiempo en familia, cubrió mi expectativa y me gustó que tenia calefacción alterna por si el clima afecta la eléctrica y los paisajes hermosos
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Great Thanksgiving Getaway!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: 2nd visit to this home....always a GREAT time..we will be back!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful, Relaxing Get-Away

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Spent a wonderful week relaxing and sight-seeing around Murphy, NC and the Blue Ridge Parkway. The cabin is in a great location on the river, no steep drives, very clean, comfortable beds, and well furnished. We thoroughly enjoyed sitting by the river and fire pit, the area feels secluded and is very quiet. A short drive into Murphy brought us to restaurants and antique shops. We also visited the Nottely Vineyard and the Hiawassee Dam which had beautiful views. We will definitely be back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful retreat

Very easy to find the property; convenient to town for all your needs; very relaxing weekend despite the weather. King bed was super comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place!

We had an amazing time! The location of the cabin is a quick drive to town and the views were great. It exceeded our already high expectations, thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Away from home job.

My employee and I had a job to do for a week in Murphy. We felt comfortable and at home and had our own space rather than being in a hotel. The environment of this home felt like home....
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Thanksgiving Trip

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had so much fun staying at the house. It was well equipped with everything we needed and Tara was so helpful. The house was clean. The only thing I will say is the beds need a little upgrade they were very uncomfortable. We made the best of it as everything else was great!
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jul, 2023
Hi Michelle, so happy that you enjoyed your stay at Running Waters. This property is a new purchase and it came furnished. I will be sure to let the new owners know so that we can look into replacing the mattresses.We hope that you visit us again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Hidden Gem with loads of amenities!!!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful vacation home that sits directly on the Hiawassee River, offering a stunning view each morning. This house has everything needed to walk in and feel at home. We stayed a week with children and grandchildren, accommodating very comfortably. Even though we had a couple day trips, the majority was spent gathering with family making incredible memories. Communication from the start to finish was excellent, thanks Tara, we can’t wait to return.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025
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