Dreamy Cottage in the Blue Ridge Mountains

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Entire home

Well equipped kitchen for preparing gourmet meals

Bedroom with queen bed and TV. Room darkening shades make it perfect for naps!

Ease in to your day, or stay in bed and binge watch your favorite Netflix show.

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Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 479.0 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Pool
Washer
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

Explore the area

Murphy, NC

Hiwassee Lake
‪4 min walk‬
Mountain View Marina
‪11 min walk‬
Fields of the Wood Bible Park
‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

1930's historic cottage has been newly remodeled with all the modern day amenities so that you can spend your vacation in style. The cottage has two bedrooms, both with queen size beds, soft linens and a spacious bath. Kitchen is fully equipped with all that you need to prepare a gourmet meal. Accommodations include free wi-fi, long distance calling, and internet TV. Tennis courts and playground are just steps away. Enjoy lake access at nearby Mountain View Marina.

Things to do:

Travel to the nearby town of Murphy for a day of antique shopping. Or stroll through the farmers market on Saturdays for fresh local food from surrounding farms. Check out Deckers flea market for a truly unique find. Visit nearby Blue Ridge Georgia for shopping and restaurants ranging from casual to fine dining. Stop by Mercier Orchards for apples, homemade pastries, hard cider and gifts. View the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains from a train car in Blue Ridge, GA or Nantahala Gorge.

If you are seeking adventure, raft on the Ocoee River in Tennessee or the Nantahala River in North Carolina. Or if you prefer a slower pace, kayak on the tranquil waters of the areas surrounding lakes. Hike the many trails that the Blue Ridge Mountains have to offer. Rent a pontoon or ski boat from the local marina and enjoy beautiful Lake Hiwasse. Other activities include water sports, zip line canopy tours, fishing, golf and many scenic drives.

Property manager

James and Monica Dillingham

Languages

English

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Pool

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Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer

House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 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 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Murphy

Murphy is home to this cottage. Nantahala National Forest and Chattahoochee National Forest reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Rolling Thunder River Company and Ocoee Adventure Center. Raft One and Tank Town USA are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, water tubing and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.

Murphy, NC

What's nearby

Hiwassee Lake - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Mountain View Marina - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Apalachia Lake - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Fields of the Wood Bible Park - 9 min drive - 10.2 km
Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel - 34 min drive - 40.9 km

Getting around

Chattanooga, TN (CHA-Chattanooga Metropolitan) - 107 min drive

Restaurants

‪WagonMaster Adventure Ranch - ‬15 min drive
‪G's Gas & Grill - ‬9 min drive
‪Kerns Bread Co. - ‬44 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Dreamy Cottage in the Blue Ridge Mountains have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Dreamy Cottage in the Blue Ridge Mountains pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-out at Dreamy Cottage in the Blue Ridge Mountains?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Dreamy Cottage in the Blue Ridge Mountains located?

Situated in Murphy, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Nantahala National Forest and Hiwassee Lake. Mountain View Marina and Hiwassee River are also within 15 minutes.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

15 July 2024

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

Amazing stay!

We always love the Dillingham’s cabin! So peaceful, quiet and relaxing! They communicate quickly and everything we needed was there. I have been going to Bear Paw for 47 years and we have been staying in this cabin for several years. Always a great stay!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

26 August 2024

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

Beautiful cabin

Love the tranquility of the cabin. Very clean and adorable. This was our second stay. Will be back!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris J.

10 April 2023

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

Great stay!

This is a wonderful cottage. Close to boat ramp and well maintained. Everything we needed was there and Jim and Monica are excellent hosts.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris J.

6 April 2024

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

.wonderful cottage

Wonderful place. Monica is so easy to work with. Very accommodating. Highly recommend

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip S.

2 June 2023

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

Cute Retreat

Very well decorated and furnished nicely for a comfortable stay. we will rent this property again if available…

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip S.

7 August 2023

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

Home away from home

Very cute well decorated and furnished cottage. This is the second time we have rented this cottage and will recommend to others as needed….

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

gail b.

29 December 2022

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

Cozy Cottage

Loved this cottage. This was our present to one another for Christmas. It was perfect. Very clean & cozy.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

27 January 2023

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

Serenity

Great cottage! Very remote and relaxing! I love the decor- new makeover mixed with the vintage pieces from the original cottage. I loved watching the cardinals in the front bushes! Everything was awesome!

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Jackie D.

29 August 2018

Great place, very clean. Does NOT have cable TV which was rather annoying.

Overall good

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Melissa A., Cleveland, Tennessee

26 June 2021

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

Cute, nicely remodeled cabin!

Very nicely remodeled cabin in great location close to Pavillion and tennis courts. Only issue we had was with the WiFi that cut out a few times a day. Other than that it was a super clean, updated and a great place to stay! Definitely will be back again

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Casey J.

30 July 2023

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

Bear Paw

This place is adorable! Super clean and comfortable with everything you need (in case you forgot something!) Highly recommend renting a boat from Mountainview Marina (inside the community) and exploring Lake Hiawassee. Plan your grocery trips wisely, as it is a 30 min drive to nearest grocery store. We would definitely rent here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie K.

10 June 2023

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

family reunion stay

We arrived and the place exactly fit the pictures. Extremely clean and well appointed. Loved the mix of modern and the original home features - especially the older doors and hardware. We were tempted to play the old 8 tracks :-) but didn't. One night we had a glorious thunderstorm, so we sat out on the screened in porch and took it all in - fresh air, rain, ambience. Would love to retire in this community one day; it was lovely. Definitely recommending to others we know! Thanks for sharing your place!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris J.

3 April 2025

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

Fishing getaway

Wonderful stay. We spent much of our time on the water, but had great accommodations. Thanks to Monica for being such a wonderful host.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica D.

4 September 2024

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

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jeanne M.

14 August 2024

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

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan B.

9 November 2022

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

A great little cottage

A beautifully remodeled cottage that was very clean and in a great and convenient location.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan H., Georgetown, TX

3 September 2022

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

Bear Paw Cottage

We love Bear Paw and have visited several times. This was our 1st time renting this property. This quaint cottage was perfect for what we needed. It was clean, well-equipped, and comfortable. Really enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne F.

29 July 2022

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

Memories made!

We love Bear Paw! We have made many memories there that will last forever! This cute, clean and convenient cabin was PERFECT for us. I will be back for sure.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joan T.

19 June 2022

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

Bear Paw 2022

We had a lovely stay in our quaint little cottage. The decor was so charming. We had beautiful weather and took part in all the activities. We would recommend this cottage in a heartbeat.

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris J.

27 April 2022

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

Fishing

Had a great time in Apalachia Lake. The cottage was convenient to the boat ramp and the accomodations were just what was needed. Looking forward to returning next year.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniela D.

25 October 2021

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

Lovely cottage

We loved the cottage, it was very clean and neat. The area is very quiet and nice to go for a walk. We were there for our honey moon, and it was very comfortable. We loved we could go kayaking in the marina. I would highly recommend this place.

Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

kerry p.

11 June 2021

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

Wonderful stay

We have stayed at this cabin many times and again it was so nice! We will be back!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

rich j.

3 April 2021

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

Nc cottage

Cabin was very nice. Up to date interior and ammenities. I would recommend this property.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Damon W.

17 December 2020

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

Perfect getaway!

I wanted to surprise my better half for her December birthday and we both love the mountains of NC. This spot was perfect and met all of our needs. Murphy is a great little town with a lot to offer. This little cottage has everything you need from the hot tub to the kitchen amenities. It's close enough that you can get out and adventure and it's homey enough to enjoy just sitting around and relaxing. We will definitely be back! I imagine the neighborhood is tons of fun in the Summer as well considering you're right on the lake!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

kerry p.

13 December 2020

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

Amazing !

We have stayed at the property a rew times and it never dissapoints. It is spottless and inviting. We call it our little cottage getaway and can not wait to go again!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

About the host

Hosted by James and Monica Dillingham

We live in Asheville, NC and love coming to Murphy for rest and relaxation.

Why they chose this property

The surrounding area is peaceful and serene, but there are many activities to enjoy just a short drive away.

Languages:

English

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

About this property