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Relax Fireside: ‘HighBearNation Lodge’ Near Hiking

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A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a wooden staircase, and a kitchen in the background.
A covered outdoor deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a mountainous landscape.
A natural landscape with a variety of trees and shrubs, a clear sky, and a distant hill.
A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a fireplace, a kitchen with a refrigerator, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, large windows, and a dining area with wooden chairs and a table.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Nantahala National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Additional Sleeping (Living Room)

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 1 (Loft)

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

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About the area

Murphy

Upper Peachtree, a neighbourhood in Murphy, is home to this cabin. Clay's Corner and Valley River Arts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Peacock Performing Arts Center and Ferebee Park. Power boating offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting nearby.
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Map
Murphy, NC

What's nearby

  • Nantahala National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Hiwassee Lake - 18 min drive - 20.3 km
  • Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel - 23 min drive - 21.9 km
  • Chatuge Lake - 25 min drive - 30.2 km
  • Blue Ridge Scenic Railway - 52 min drive - 68.4 km

Getting around

  • Chattanooga, TN (CHA-Chattanooga Metropolitan) - 123 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ramsay's Kitchen by Gordon Ramsay - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Hayesville Brew - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Crown Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Relax Fireside: ‘HighBearNation Lodge’ Near Hiking pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Relax Fireside: ‘HighBearNation Lodge’ Near Hiking?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Relax Fireside: ‘HighBearNation Lodge’ Near Hiking?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relax Fireside: ‘HighBearNation Lodge’ Near Hiking?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Relax Fireside: ‘HighBearNation Lodge’ Near Hiking located?

Located in Upper Peachtree, this cabin is steps from Nantahala National Forest and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Hiwassee River. Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital and Clay's Corner are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

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 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable quiet and amazing loved it will definitely try to stay here again
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin to unwind and relax! Felt right at home!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome stay!

Beautiful cabin in a beautiful area. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location, even better view

This home was very comfortable and well-appointed for our trip to the mountains. We loved how central the location was, the tranquility of the space, and the coziness of the cabin. It was everything we needed!
View from the back porch.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful view of mountains

Very beautiful cabin and view!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome time!

Loved the place! Everything was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Three Generation Trip

The home was very cozy and relaxing which is what we needed. We spent one night in the house for supper and just watched tv. Location and views were great!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Such a beautiful place!

We loved the cabin. Everything we needed was there. The view was great! We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect family getaway

This location was perfectly located for us to visit many top destinations during a quick trip. The cabin had more than enough room for my family of 4 plus my parents and our two fur babies. We were especially thankful to be able to bring our two small dogs and have adequate outdoor space to walk them.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mountain View

We have stayed at this location twi times. Wonderful views and clean environment.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peachtree Stay

Very peaceful and relaxing. And the view was awesome very clean the only thing it could use a little more of is a grassy area for my dogs the than that it was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family getaway

The cabin was exactly as advertised. Very clean and comfortable. Host company very responsive to inquiries.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

We loved the cabin!

Great view and we loved how the place was decorated! The bear theme was cute. There were a lot of great games my kids enjoyed. We’ll be back again when we are visiting family in Murphy!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderfully relaxing

Property was just as listed and was perfect for a relaxing weekend. There was everything we needed, including salt and pepper, cooking oil, pancake mix (!), and personal toiletries. Great view from the covered porch which is also perfect in the rain.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication, location
Home was ok. Getting into and out of property was difficult. The road was narrow and only one way in and out.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Oct, 2025
From the owner: I appreciate your feedback and am glad you enjoyed your stay. The property is located in a mountain area, and while the road is paved and well-maintained, it can feel narrow in certain sections due to the terrain. Many guests find the drive part of the mountain experience and appreciate the beautiful surroundings once they arrive. Thank you again for staying with us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyable Family Visit

We have rented cabins near Murphy before when visiting family in Marble. This cabin was the best by far in both location and overall views/comfort. We appreciated the extra towels for our party, often my complaint when staying in other places The only suggestion would be to include some creamers along with the starter pack of K-cups.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cozy retreat

This was the perfect place for my family to spend a long weekend. It was as pictured with no surprises. The cabin was cozy, clean, and comfortable. We enjoyed the backporch for morning coffee and bird watching. The extra loft space and sleeper sofa were also great features. I'd stay here again! We enjoyed white water rafting, the local cinema, and golfing at Chatuge Shores while catching up with my daughter who is a staff member for SWO.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our wedding getaway

My family enjoyed our stay at the cabin. We came to NC for a friend’s wedding and felt right at home there. It was nice to sit out on the covered deck and listen to the rain. The place was very clean and well kept up. We brought our fur baby with us and the fenced off area was great to let her off her leash for a bit outside. Thanks for a great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

August 30, 2024

We had a great time and enjoyed our stay! The cabin was really clean & well supplied with toilet paper, cleaning supplies, etc. The contact answered us right away when we had a question and resolved it. We enjoyed sitting on the back deck and sleeping in rhe loft. The bed was very comfortable! Thank you! We will return!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderfully Relaxing

We had a great relaxing weekend. The cabin was cozy, with a beautiful view of the surrounding green, tree-covered mountains. It was wonderfully quiet with only birdsong as a backdrop. All the amenities needed for a weekend were present, as well as everything needed for morning coffee. The bed was comfortable, the chairs deep and cozy, television coverage adequate, and telephone and wifi reception good. We would gladly return should the opportunity arise.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jul, 2023
From the owner: "Thank you for staying at our cabin. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay the way we enjoy it when we are there. We hope you’ll come back again."
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Cozy cabin in the woods. Was very musty and did not smell great when we checked in but we were able to air it out. A couple of the screen doors/window slides were not working great but otherwise no issues. Wish there had been a welcome basket or a booklet with fun recommendations. Would have been nice to have a personal touch in the cabin. Overall we had a great stay and it was a very serene experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful View, Loved the Birds

The property has an incredible view of the mountains. It is very quiet and relaxing. In addition, we were provided with food for the hummingbirds and other birds (an unexpected extra). We had several hummingbirds the entire stay, plus cardinals, chickadees and many more. The cabin is large and open with a large deck. We had our meals, coffee, glass of wine there every day. There is also a lower deck that we didn't use. It was a great spot for our 4 day stay in the area. We did have two minor issues (thermostat and wifi). I just mention that because the communication when experiencing the minor issues was immediate and very helpful. I would recommend the property and will certainly consider again next time we are in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

The Place needs a total maintenance overhaul.

The place is full of a bug infestation.(spiders/,"stink bugs). The Shower heads need to be replaced . Several electrical outlets have no covers.(Fire Hazard). Molding in kitchen is falling off. Lack of a supply of toilets paper/ Paper towels. Wow! What a disappointment!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Girls vacation

We had problems getting on wifi. password was wrong that was given. it was on the framed notice, but we were given a different password. We just happened to notice it on the table, otherwise we would have had to call a second time. The outlet in the downstairs bathroom wasn't working, no trash can in the downstairs bathroom and some lights were burned out in the living room. and uptstairs bedroom. Otherwise it was an enjoyable vacation,
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fall leaves trip

House was clean and well decorated. Easy to get to. Beds were very comfortable. But best of all was the beautiful view and gorgeous fall leaves!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
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