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McKenzie Cottage in Scottish Woods

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Living area
Living area
Living area
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Murphy, NC
  • Nottely Lake
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Hiwassee River
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

Media Room

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

McKenzie Cottage in Scottish Woods

The McKenzie is our three bedroom cottage. It is the property's original 1933 vintage farmhouse that has been remodeled, expanded, and modernized. As with all of our accommodations, it is fully heated and air conditioned for your personal comfort.

Please be aware that our base rate is for double occupancy. Any guests over two need to be added prior to your reservation request.

There are two full bedrooms with queen size beds. There's a queen-size sofa-bed in the media room providing a third sleeping area if needed. The media room has a 55" TV with Roku and Blu Ray player with internet access for Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, etc.

This cottage is the perfect place for the larger family or group. The wood-burning stove keeps things cozy and warm on those cool autumn evenings. We provide the firewood. All you have to do is light the fire. We have the first one ready for you when you check in.

The county kitchen has a skylight that helps to brighten the entire area.

The inviting hot tub is on the back porch. It accommodates up to four people, with a nice view of the old horse paddock, as well as the mountains in the distance. With a little luck, you may see our resident herd of deer wander through in the morning or afternoon. We also drain and clean the hot tub after every guest leaves. We only add a couple of 1" tabs of bromine (no other chemicals) to insure a pleasant guest experience. Ask our competitors what their policy is.

We are a "no contact" facility. There is no need to check in. You may proceed directly to the cottage. We live on the property but we sell privacy. We are available at any time.

Property manager

George Betzhold
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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 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 fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Murphy

Murphy is home to this holiday home. Village Boutique and Rollins Planetarium are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Union County Farmers Market and Victoria's Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Murphy, NC

What's nearby

  • Hiwassee Lake - 10 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Nottely Lake - 12 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Hiwassee River - 17 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Murphy River Walk - 19 min drive - 19.5 km
  • Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel - 23 min drive - 24.2 km

Getting around

  • Chattanooga, TN (CHA-Chattanooga Metropolitan) - 103 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Rib Country Murphy - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is McKenzie Cottage in Scottish Woods pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at McKenzie Cottage in Scottish Woods?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at McKenzie Cottage in Scottish Woods?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is McKenzie Cottage in Scottish Woods located?

Situated in Murphy, this holiday home is steps from Nantahala National Forest and within 6 mi (10 km) of Chattahoochee National Forest and Hiwassee Lake. Nottely Lake and Old Union Golf Course are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 16 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sue K.

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

Nice quiet cottage

This cottage was perfect. Loved the layout. George was very accommodating. We will plan on staying there again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg L.

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

Like an old friend

My wife and I both enjoyed our stay. It was like staying with an old friend. Close to Murphy and other places, but not so close that you feel it. Saw deer every day.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Elouise P.

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

Mountain stay

Enjoyed the cabin. Very secluded. The Host George is very nice and helpful. He made our stay very easy. When we got there door were unlocked and lights were on. I will stay there again. Recommend it. I think if you enjoy privacy then is your place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julia F., South Carolina

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

Quiet and Private

Great little place to getaway! We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

jammie d.

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

Hot tub was great.

A very pleasant trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel L.

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

Peaceful getaway

My wife and I had a great weekend. The cabin was clean, comfortable and private. Great access to hiking and lots to do in the area. We will definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

NICHOLAS S., Sarasota

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

Great place

Will go back again
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tracy W.

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

Anniversary trip

Wonderful time! We loved the seclusion and the hot was fantastic! We’ll definitely use again!

10/10 Excellent

Valerie B.

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

Peace and quiet!!!

Everything was great! Hot tub was perfect and exceptionally clean! New gas grill was nice bonus, grilled some ribeyes that gave us the feel of being at home, but that's what a VRBO is for. Don't let the old time looking rocking chairs fool you, they were very comfy. George delivered, great host, thanks again!!!

10/10 Excellent

Iara D.

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

Greatly secluded and private

It was peaceful and quite we seen not a soul whole time we was there it was relaxing. The wood stove was a great bonus as was the hot tub. Its min from 2 flea markets with fresh produce and antiques great place to stay!!!!!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Michelle B.

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

Peaceful and quiet

We had a hard time locating the cottage, but the owner was there to help. Fairly remote area which was fine for us. The place was clean. We could not get the back porch light to work or maybe we just could not find it, but regardless there was a soft light in the hot tub. We enjoyed our time there. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

A not so remote slice of heaven

From the initial contact with the owner to the end of our visit, it was a great experience. The cabin was perfect for the three of us (my husband and I and our adult son). Very clean and stocked with the necessities. We enjoyed our daily fires in the wood stove (which kept the main part of the cabin comfortable), cooking and eating together in the kitchen, and catching up on favorite TV and movies in the den. I indulged in the hot tub a couple of times, sharing one morning soak with a family of white tail deer. Ideally located, we were never more than an hour from numerous state parks for hiking and small towns for shopping and eating. While we didn't get any snow (we were hoping for just a bit), we enjoyed the beauty of the surrounding mountains. George was a gracious host, available when needed. Couldn't have asked for more.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Hannah N.

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

Great little cabin

Nice little get away for my family and a few friends. We had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

William S.

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

Not too much. Not too little.

Just a cozy little cabin to get you away for the week/weekend. Great for single family or small group of friends. Owner was super nice and helped us out any way he could. Overall had a great time in the cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Michelle C., Gray, GA

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

Rafting Weekend w/friends

We really enjoyed our stay at this cute little farmhouse. We loved the sound of the screened door, it reminded us of “grandma’s house”. It would have been nice to have had an ice maker in the freezer and lights around the hot tub. We still loved the house and the location. If in the area in the future we would definitely rent again. Thank you Mr. George!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

2/10 Terrible

Debbie P.

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

Horrible, So disappointing!!

Very misleading, it is not as the pictures show - the landscaping was not maintained well at all (growing rampant) and neither was the outside of the cabin (front porch was dirty and not swept). This made us question the level of sanitation inside the cabin. We contacted the owner who lives very close but could not come up with any solution, so we left. Even though the owner said he would not give a refund, we were not comfortable staying there.

About the host

Hosted by George Betzhold

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Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests