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Near Murphy, North Carolina-Smokeyview Home-Bear Paw-Lake Hiwassee-Amazing View

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View from the house's main deck
View of mountains from main deck
Outside of the house as guests drive up
View of mountains and living area from upstairs landing
Kitchen-renovated May 2022.Top-of-the-line stainless appliances, quartz counters

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Murphy, NC
  • Hiwassee Lake
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Mountain View Marina
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Fields of the Wood Bible Park
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Near Murphy, North Carolina-Smokeyview Home-Bear Paw-Lake Hiwassee-Amazing View

Our spacious mountain home, is located at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in Bear Paw, near Murphy, NC., and has a $Million View of the lake and mountains. It features four bedrooms, with queen beds, and three bathrooms, each with double vanities, high Kohler toilets, and tiled showers. We now have STARLINK as our internet provider and the speed is 100-200 Mbps. We completed a beautiful renovation in May 2022, so everything is modern and updated.
The upper level features the master suite, along with an en suite bathroom and landing with a lounge chair and spectacular views. The landing is the perfect place to curl up with a good book.
The middle floor has two bedrooms, a bath with soaking tub and shower, and high Kohler toilet, living room, dining area and kitchen. The open living room has a stacked stone gas fireplace with a timer/thermostat which is very easy to operate. Wood floors and soaring tongue and groove ceilings add to the warmth. The well-supplied kitchen has quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances, including a French door refrigerator with icemaker, a convection and air fryer stove, over-the-stove microwave and dishwasher. The dining table easily seats eight, and the barstools and bar are convenient for quick meals. This floor leads to two decks: a covered area with a six-foot cedar swing, dining table and chairs; the other with chaise lounges and a gas grill.. Bird feeders attract many colorful birds and hummingbirds, which provide hours of entertainment.
The basement level has an additional bedroom, bath, living area and basement area with full-sized washer/dryer and ping pong table. There is a large deck with a five-foot wing.
Each level has a television with Hulu, tiled showers, high Kohler toilets, double vanities and plenty of closet space. Ceiling fans in each room add to the comfort, as does the zoned HVAC system.
The view of the lake and mountains from both of the decks is beautiful, as are the views from the upper and lower levels. Our home is located in Bear Paw, which is the only development on gorgeous Lake Hiwassee in the mountains of southwestern North Carolina. Lake Hiwassee is only five to ten minutes walking distance from our home. Lake Hiwassee is an 18-mile long mountain lake that offers casual fishing, boating, and swimming. There is also a shared swimming pool (usually open from Memorial Day through Labor Day), a marina that rents boats, a tennis court, a basketball court, a child's playground, and a child's fishing pond. A secured entrance gate adds to the feeling of peace and serenity pervading Bear Paw.
Unforeseen circumstances happen, so we strongly advise you to purchase trip insurance in case you have flight problems, sickness, or other circumstances. PLEASE NO SMOKING INSIDE THE HOUSE AND NO PETS ARE ALLOWED!!!!! CHECK-IN: 4PM OR LATER CHECK-OUT: BY 10AM

Property manager

Carlos Gaskin

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Park in Bear Paw is fun for the kids.
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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Murphy

Located in Murphy, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a lake. While the natural beauty of Nantahala National Forest and Chattahoochee National Forest can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Mountain View Marina. 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 - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Mountain View Marina - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Apalachia Lake - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Fields of the Wood Bible Park - 12 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel - 36 min drive - 42.0 km

Getting around

  • Chattanooga, TN (CHA-Chattanooga Metropolitan) - 109 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪WagonMaster Adventure Ranch - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪G's Gas & Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Kerns Bread Co. - ‬46 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Near Murphy, North Carolina-Smokeyview Home-Bear Paw-Lake Hiwassee-Amazing View have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Near Murphy, North Carolina-Smokeyview Home-Bear Paw-Lake Hiwassee-Amazing View pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Near Murphy, North Carolina-Smokeyview Home-Bear Paw-Lake Hiwassee-Amazing View?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Near Murphy, North Carolina-Smokeyview Home-Bear Paw-Lake Hiwassee-Amazing View?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Near Murphy, North Carolina-Smokeyview Home-Bear Paw-Lake Hiwassee-Amazing View located?

This family-friendly Murphy holiday home is located on a lake, within a 10-minute walk of Nantahala National Forest and Hiwassee Lake. Hiwassee River and Mountain View Marina are also within 1 mile (2 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. 148 out of 149 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 149 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 149 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sam M.

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

Amazing!! Will save to rent again.

This place is amazing! The views are out of this world and the house is so spacious. We had no problems and when I asked any question it was answered right away. I was very impressed with this house and the price was extremely affordable.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Stuart H.

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

Solo valentine

Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie P.

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

Spectacular view

We loved everything about our stay. The house is very nice and up-to-date. The pool was very nice. The marina and lake was spectacular!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick D.

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

Vacation

Wonderful week in a beautiful place. The house is immaculate.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan W.

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

Beautiful Lake & Mountain Views

Our time at the Gaskin Property was fantastic. Great getaway for us and our friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Trudy W.

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

Great mountain location.

Family reunion brought us to this location. Carlos was a great host and has a great property. Location is perfect with the best view on the mountain!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

shannon w.

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

Wonderful stay!

Beautiful home and breathtaking views! Everything was very clean. We felt right at home. We look forward to staying again!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

doug s.

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

Great week at Bear Paw

Great week with family, very nice property with a killer view of Hiwassee Lake. Property was clean and extremely comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Steven L.

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

Christmas vacation

Everything was fantastic, from the check in to the depature. The cabin met and exceeded all expections. The views were stunning and the property felt like home. Looking forward to returning.....
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Millisa D.

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

Famil

Great property and location. Had a great time with family!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joshua S.

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

Second time here!

This was our second time saying here and it was just as great the second time !!! The views were awesome and the kids loved the deck and play ground and games! We would stay here again for sure!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor S.

Great view of mountains and lake! Nice kitchen, comfortable in all area of the house!

I loved the house! Beautiful view! It was very enjoyable and I hope to rent it again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Beth G.

Super relaxing weekend getaway!

An AMAZING view in a quiet location and a beautiful, well-kept home made for a very relaxing ladies weekend. The amount of stars in the sky at night will take your breath away!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Joe A.

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

Amazing Fall Getaway

You just can't beat the view of this place! It's one of the most amazing I've ever seen. My wife and friends had an amazing time here. This may become a seasonal trip for us!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Harry O.

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

Nice getaway

Nice house kitchen well stocked
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patsy K.

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

Bear paw stay 5/10thru 5/13

Perfect for the four of us from every aspect
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

kristal h.

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

Beautiful!!!

This property is just as describer, fit 8 adults comfortably and such beautiful views. Owner communication is terrific! Would definitely stay here again if we are ever that way!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joshua S.

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

We came for the views!

We came here for the views and to spend Thanksgiving together! This place is beautiful!!! Everybody had enough room to spread out and come together to play games and to put puzzles together! We don’t usually rent the same place again but we would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen V.

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

God's Country

This is definitely a slice of heaven!!! The view is so breathtaking. It was hard to go out to do thing because we really just wanted to stay and hang out at the house. We sat outside every morning with our coffee. We will definitely be back!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Great Home and Beautiful Views

Our family really enjoyed the home, Lake Hiwassee, and the Bear Paw pool! The home was very clean and well furnished, with breath-taking views from the deck. We rented a pontoon boat at the local Marina and our children had a great time fishing and floating on the tube behind the boat. We found trails to hike and even found a beautiful waterfall only about a 30-minute drive from Bear Paw. We also had a very nice meal at Rib Country in Murphy. We plan to stay here again!

10/10 Excellent

Joey C., Chattanooga TN

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

Wonderful VIEWS!

We loved the chalet so much we didn't even want to leave to go out on the town. Weather was great and we spend most of our time on the huge deck taking in the clean air and the fantastic views. The chalet was clean and comfy along with space for large families to spread out with 3 levels. It does have steep stairs going to lower level but does have a door to keep your littles safe. Would love to return soon! Joey
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

scott b.

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

Best stay in Bear Paw

Very clean and comfortable. All the conveniences of home. Fast WI-FI. Comfortable beds with split zone AC for the loft master. We both had cell service with Verizon and ATT. Beautiful lake and mountains views. Birds squirrels and chipmunks will clean you out of bird seeds. Great communication with the owner. Spent June ‘23 and will return for September. Thanks for everything!
Stayed 29 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Apryle S.

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

Peaceful and Relaxinb

This was probably my favorite family vacation spot. Very remote (no cell reception away from the house and a half hour to closest store) and super relaxing. While it’s a neighborhood, and there are other houses on the cup de sac, once you’re in the house or on the decks, you’d swear you were all alone in the woods. The view is beautiful. We loved watching the birds at the feeders. The house was large and comfortable with WiFi and satellite tv. I can’t recommend enough and hope to come back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rosezana G.

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

Perfect peaceful getaway ❤️

Our stay at Carlos’ place was amazing! The view was spectacular day and night. The birds were so much fun to watch. We had a woodchuck hanging out in the yard several times. The house was clean and comfortable. There were other homes close by but because of the trees surrounding it felt like we were miles away from everyone. We loved eating in Murphy at Shoebooties and Julies Place. The marina nearby had great deals on boat rentals of the prestine Lake Hiwassee. We’ll definitely be back to Murphy. 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eddie+Caris C., Hobart, Indiana

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

Gorgeous view!

Thank you for a wonderful rental. Everything was just as promised. We really enjoyed the view and sitting outside on the shaded part of the deck. Kitchen had an ample supply of pots, pans, electric fryer, utensils, etc. to make all of our dishes. Bear Paw is a lovely area and we took advantage of exploring around and seeing all the sights. The area by the lower part of the Hiawassee Dam was just so serene and a great place to relax and fish in the shade. We especially appreciated the local expert, Don, at the front gate. He helped us answer every question we had about the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Carlos Gaskin

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We are residents of Tallahassee, Florida, and are retired high-school teachers. 2024 marked our 55 wedding anniversary! We have two children who also live in Tallahassee and four grandchildren, two of whom live close to us. We are both graduates of Florida State University and follow the Seminoles. We enjoy visiting our rentals in
Nashville, TN, and in Bear Paw near Murphy, NC, but we also enjoy sharing the fun with you. We have many repeat renters who have become friends to us. We keep our rentals clean, well-furnished and updated for your enjoyment. Please read our outstanding reviews. They are very important to us!

Why they chose this property

We had vacationed in Bear Paw several times and enjoyed the area a great deal. It is in a gated community near Murphy, and has beautiful views. We liked the fact that there is an olympic-sized swimming pool, tennis court and basketball courts to provide entertainment. We love to walk inside Bear Paw and take the boat out on the pristine lake. Our children, who are grown now but were young at the time we built our first house in Bear Paw, absolutely loved to come here, and still do. . Since the area has rentals and permanent homes, we did not feel like we were tourists; we felt at home.

What makes this property unique

We like swimming and fishing on the lake as well as boating. The swimming pool and playground are nice for the little ones. It is such a peaceful place. If you want activities, there are plenty around, but if you want peace and quiet, Bear Paw is hard to beat.

Languages:

English