Cabin
The Nest is Best in Bear Paw, Murphy, NC.
Cabin in Murphy with kitchen and patio
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Sleeps 10 1800 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
- Place, Hiwassee Lake
- Place, Mountain View Marina
- Place, Fields of the Wood Bible Park
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Living Room 1
1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Single Beds
Living Room 2
1 Double Futon
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
The Nest is Best in Bear Paw, Murphy, NC.
We are excited to share our favorite place in the world! Situated outside of Murphy, North Carolina, "The Nest" is located in a special community called “Bear Paw.” Our family has been vacationing here since 2000.
Features: 3 bedrooms; 2 baths; additional beds in sunroom and den
The master bedroom is on the main level and has a king bed; a second bedroom is on the main level and has two twin beds. The walkout basement has the third bedroom with a queen bed. The downstairs/walkout basement den has a twin daybed with twin trundle as well as a sofa bed. The sunroom is located off the master bedroom and has a full size futon bed. The sun-room has double doors that can be closed for privacy. Both floors have their own bathroom. The outside space includes a fire pit, screened in porch, and a front deck. Parking is located behind the cabin with only one step to the main level.
Amenities: Bear Paw is a gated community with a community pool, clubhouse, covered pickleball courts, tennis courts, playground, volleyball net, basketball goal, a “catch and release” pond, and a full-service marina that includes boat, kayak, and paddle board rentals.
“Nearby” towns and activities to explore: Murphy, NC & Blairsville, GA (30 minutes); Blue Ridge, GA (40 minutes); Chattanooga, TN & Helen, GA 1.5 hours; the Ocoee River, Hiwassee River, and Nantahala River Rafting/tubing outfitters. are located 40-60 minutes away. Hiking, waterfalls, and scenic drives, like the Cherohala Skyway, are close by. Harrah's Cherokee River Valley is located in Murphy.
If you prefer to relax and unwind, then The Nest can check those boxes too. Sometimes our favorite thing to do is sit and listen to the birds, thus "The Nest." We also love spending time on Hiwassee Lake or floating in the community pool.
Features: 3 bedrooms; 2 baths; additional beds in sunroom and den
The master bedroom is on the main level and has a king bed; a second bedroom is on the main level and has two twin beds. The walkout basement has the third bedroom with a queen bed. The downstairs/walkout basement den has a twin daybed with twin trundle as well as a sofa bed. The sunroom is located off the master bedroom and has a full size futon bed. The sun-room has double doors that can be closed for privacy. Both floors have their own bathroom. The outside space includes a fire pit, screened in porch, and a front deck. Parking is located behind the cabin with only one step to the main level.
Amenities: Bear Paw is a gated community with a community pool, clubhouse, covered pickleball courts, tennis courts, playground, volleyball net, basketball goal, a “catch and release” pond, and a full-service marina that includes boat, kayak, and paddle board rentals.
“Nearby” towns and activities to explore: Murphy, NC & Blairsville, GA (30 minutes); Blue Ridge, GA (40 minutes); Chattanooga, TN & Helen, GA 1.5 hours; the Ocoee River, Hiwassee River, and Nantahala River Rafting/tubing outfitters. are located 40-60 minutes away. Hiking, waterfalls, and scenic drives, like the Cherohala Skyway, are close by. Harrah's Cherokee River Valley is located in Murphy.
If you prefer to relax and unwind, then The Nest can check those boxes too. Sometimes our favorite thing to do is sit and listen to the birds, thus "The Nest." We also love spending time on Hiwassee Lake or floating in the community pool.
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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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
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Murphy
Murphy is home to this cabin. Valley River Arts and Clay's Corner are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Rolling Thunder River Company and Ocoee Adventure Center. Raft One and Tank Town USA are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking.
Murphy, NC
What's nearby
- Hiwassee Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
- Apalachia Lake - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
- Mountain View Marina - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
- Fields of the Wood Bible Park - 11 min drive - 10.7 km
- Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel - 42 min drive - 48.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Kerns Bread Co.
- IHOP
- Krystal - 32 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Susan Wise

My husband and I absolutely LOVE Bear Paw and our cabin in the woods. Although I am a native Floridian and he was raised in Ohio, we met (and eventually honeymooned) in this area many moons ago so the Murphy/Blairsville/Blue Ridge area is very special to us. Whenever we drive to The Nest, we feel rejuvenated. We love boating on lakes in The Carolinas, but most of the lakes in our area are overcrowded. Hiwassee Lake has very little traffic and is crystal clear so we think it is supreme! We hope you enjoy our favorite place in the world and can reconnect with family and friends at The Nest.
Why they chose this property
Again, Bear Paw is a magical place. It isn't over commercialized like some locations. On the other hand, it's nice for this city girl to have friendly neighbors. The amenities, such as the pool and lake are wonderful. We also enjoy relaxing around the firepit or sitting on the deck or covered porch.
What makes this property unique
We stayed in a lot of rentals in Bear Paw over the years before we purchased our own home. We really liked the easy access to the front door from the driveway. Some homes in Bear Paw/the mountains have very steep driveways or many stairs to the main door, which can be tricky when carrying groceries or little ones. Also, some rentals have very small kitchens and limited living room space. When vacationing with our friends and family we enjoy having multiple living areas--indoors and outdoors--and a large kitchen that more than one person can occupy.
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