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A spacious living room with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a fireplace. There is a kitchen area with a dining table and chairs. The room has large windows and a ceiling fan.
Outdoor dining
A sign reading "BEAR PAW" surrounded by well-maintained flower beds and hedges.
A playground with a yellow spiral slide, a red slide, and a climbing structure.
A bedroom with a wooden floor, a bed with a bear-themed bedspread, a dresser, a window with curtains, and wall decorations including animal silhouettes and motivational phrases.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Murphy, NC
  • Place, Hiwassee Lake
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Place, Blue Ridge Lake
    ‪45 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Murphy

This vacation home places you next to Nantahala National Forest and within 2 miles (3 km) of Hiwassee Lake. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio.
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What's nearby

  • Hiwassee Lake - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel - 39 min drive - 31.9 miles
  • Blue Ridge Lake - 45 min drive - 40.4 miles
  • Blue Ridge Scenic Railway - 50 min drive - 43.2 miles
  • Chatuge Lake - 55 min drive - 46.9 miles

Getting around

  • Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) - 111 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Krystal - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Kerns Bread Co. - ‬48 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cozy Bear Paw Mountain Retreat

Peaceful and cozy home in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains with partial views of Lake Hiawassee. Enjoy time together with an open family room/kitchen/dining floor plan with floor-to-ceiling windows and a stone fireplace. This comfy home has 8 beds, 2 sleeper sofas, and sleeps up to 12 people: 2 king beds, 4 twins, 1 full/twin bunk bed, and 2 sleeper sofas.
Enjoy being outdoors on the wrap-around porch or the screened-in porch, and cook up your favorite dinner on the outdoor grill.
This home is located in a private gated community with a staffed 24-hour guard station. The private community features an outdoor pool, fishing pond, tennis courts, basketball courts, a volleyball net, an adorable playground, and a clubhouse.
Boat access and rentals are available at the Marina which is located inside the Bear Paw gated community. www.mountainviewmarina.com
The house has a circle drive and an adjacent street for parking. Two smart televisions with Directv, internet access, DVD player, VHS player (lots of VHS movies!), pool table, dartboard, and outdoor grill.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 5 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find a Smart TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a sofa bed.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Renter to take all trash from garbage bag in kitchen and screen porch to garbage bins by main water tower in Bear Paw.
Renter to strip beds and leave bedding on top of beds that were used.
Load dishwasher and start up on morning you leave. Dont unload. Also toss towels in washing machine and start up. Do not unload and dry.

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events 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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Cozy Bear Paw Mountain Retreat Murphy
Cozy Bear Paw Mountain Retreat Private vacation home
Beautiful Mountain Views Partial Lake View Easy Access
Cozy Bear Paw Mountain Retreat Private vacation home Murphy

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do within easy reach of this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Murphy, just steps from Nantahala National Forest. You'll also find Hiwassee Lake and Hiwassee River within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Cozy Bear Paw Mountain Retreat?

No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What do couples enjoy most about Cozy Bear Paw Mountain Retreat?

This riverfront vacation home offers many amenities for couples such as a fireplace, a fireplace in some house, as well as an outdoor pool.

Does Cozy Bear Paw Mountain Retreat have a hot tub?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Does Cozy Bear Paw Mountain Retreat have connecting rooms available?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies at Cozy Bear Paw Mountain Retreat?

Yes, every house at Cozy Bear Paw Mountain Retreat comes with a patio and some offer mountain and water views.

Cozy Bear Paw Mountain Retreat Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was so enjoyable. The property was beautiful, clean and so we stocked! Thank you to our great host!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very private setting. Peaceful and comfortable. Six adults and three children had plenty of room.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

amy d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful Christmas holiday. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margo C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bruce was great. The house had everything we needed. There was plenty of room and the kitchen had all we needed for our Thanksgiving dinner we had. The view was gorgeous. If we ever go back to NC we will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

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

Great experience

We were beyond happy with this cabin. It was extremely comfortable and a great location. Will definitely look into renting this location again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory W.

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

mountain get away

very privet, clean, mountain and lake view.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

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

Great Weekend

House has plenty of room. Beds are comfortable and the neighborhood pool and clubhouse area is a ton of fun.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Viviana L.

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

Lovely cabin!!!

Very cozy cabin with everything we needed! We absolutely loved it and we can’t wait for our next trip to the cabin!!! I recommend it 100%!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vic S.

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

BP 24

Great location with lots of activities available.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gail R.

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

Friend Time in Bear Paw

Celebrated the year of us all turning 60, had dinner and played games in the evenings with all 6 of us, sleeps a good amount of people. Great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mel S.

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

Calm and quiet

We enjoyed our quiet stay in Bear Paw. The community was calm and quiet. The cabin had a beautiful view of the mountains and the lake. It had plenty for things and space for the kids. It was very relaxing! We recommend the stay!
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We enjoyed how family friendly this cabin was. There was plenty of space for the kids and lots of toys/games for them to do. The views were nice and the area was beautiful. The host was easy to contact and went out of his way to return something left behind. Definitely would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

weezie b.

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

Cozy cabin with gorgeous view from the deck.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay of 4 nights at Bear Paw. There was plenty for our grandsons to do with video games and a pool table in the cabin and a basketball goal at the entrance to Bear Paw. The kids also went mining for gems in Murphy.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth G.

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

Great Vacation

This is our second time staying at Sam's cabin and everything was wonderful. The house was perfect for 2 couples and 4 teenagers. We love Lake Hiwassee, the Bear Paw Community and the people at Mountainview Marina. We spent Labor Day weekend on the lake and it was beautiful- clear water and not crowded like other lakes. Great vacation, I highly recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda R.

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

Beautiful and peaceful

We had a great time and the cabin was perfect. Thoughtfully stocked with just about everything we needed minus food of course. The area is beautiful! Bruce was awesome and very helpful. Thank you again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackie D.

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

Great place!

This house is absolutely beautiful, it has everything you need and it's in a great location. Beautiful view of the mountains and of the lake. In the morning we would see Deer out back, it was so cool. I talked to the owner Sam a few times and he was very nice and accommodating. I would love to return!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was amazing! This home has beautiful mountain and lake views! Sunrise and sunset were stunning. Anything we needed to cook with was available. Host was very responsive and easy to communicate with! Our family was able to make day trips to Helen, Eljjah, Blue Ridge, Delhonga, and snowtubing in Dillard. Some of my group went to the local casino and said it was spectacular. Everywhere was a bit of a drive. Go to the dam overlook (gorgeous…NOT crowded…beautiful for pics…we had a wedding proposal there!) and very close! We are Florida flatland drivers and were a bit nervous about the mountain terrain (the roads to the cabin are very narrow and one very steep climb) so most of us tried to be in the house before dark! My group played pool and card games everynight! So fun!! Highly recommend.
Hiwassee Dam
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Betteann A.

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

Bear Paw, 45 Pinecrest

We had a wonderful stay! Plenty of space, 8 adults, a 3 year old & a 1 year old. Loved the large kitchen living room area, loved the screened-in porch (used every day/night), loved the pool table & dart board. Bedrooms have plenty of room, large washer & dryer, lots of towels! Wished there was better signage & maybe solar lights along the driveway. Very dark at night. Overall, we had a great time & the house is beautiful! Thank you Bruce for making us comfy!
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica R.

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

Wonderful

We stayed here last summer with our family and we had an amazing time. The home itself is beautiful and spacious. There was lots of room for the kids to spread out and they loved having the basement and pool table as their area. It is a bit of a hike to any kind of civilization but that's exactly what we were after. And the driveway and parking is a bit precarious. The property owner was super helpful and gracious when we spoke. We are looking to stay here again which is rare for us because we rarely like somewhere enough to visit more than once.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun!

Plenty of space. So much thought went in to entertainment for all ages. We played card and board games, puzzles, so much fun playing pool, darts, and Wii baseball, golf, and Mario cart. Our youngest granddaughters had plenty of toys that were there. We didn’t even touch the huge movie selection but we weren’t there long enough to need them. Bruce was very easy to reach before and during our stay with questions we had.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

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

nice quiet area

Overall, it was a great property. I went down there with 3 friends in a ford pickup towing a 20' trailer with our motorcycles in it. That was about as long a vehicle as i would take in there and i am a professional driver. It did fit and we were able to get the trailer in the driveway but it was tight. Aside from that, the stay was excellent. It's a very nice house with sufficient amenities. I will strongly suggest that you go food shopping on your way to the house since the closest store is 20 mins away and the closest Walmart is 35-40 mins. All in all, i would rent this property again.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laya P.

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

Great place!

It was a great price and great location if you want to stay away from town but close enough to drive to locations. We had three small families stay and it accommodated us just fine! I thought it would be too small when I pulled up but when you walk in there is plenty of room!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha H.

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

Autumn getaway

Great experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vernon E.

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

A nice comfortable home.

It's very clear the owners of this property are conscientious and have provided everything for their guests to have a comfortable stay. The recreation room with games for kids and toy-box for toddlers was a thoughtful plus. Nice pool table. Super comfortable lounge furniture in the living room was great for relax and movies. Nice modern appliances including washer and dryer. The extra drink fridge on the screened patio came in quite handy. The gas grill was nice and new with plenty of gas. We did have to clean it before use as the last tenant failed to do so. The kitchen has everything necessary and there is a lot of storage so you just have to locate it. I recommend an inventory/location list be posted to help. For example, we found the pot holders next to the last day; had been using a dish towel up to that point. If you've done VRBO before you already know to bring your own knives, or at least a good sharpener; we brought both. Tried to buy pool noodles at Walmart but they didn't have any. About four days before before leaving, we found some in the downstairs bedroom. Like I said, everything is there. Overall, a very nice and relaxing stay. Cons: Unfortunately, the pool was out of commission for most of our stay and the community center barely open. The pool however is very nice. The grandkids got bored with the playground very quickly. Internet access is fine for surfing but a bit spotty for streaming; specifically during peak hours. #prime time #bandwidth. The location is a bit more remote than we had anticipated. Nice for quiet and relaxation; requires a little extra planning for grocery shopping and daily outings. (You'll probably want to have a cooler in the summer months) All-in-all it was a great stay and I would recommend to anyone who wants to get away and enjoy peace, quiet and relaxation.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelley L.

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

Awesome place.

We enjoyed our stay. The kids had a blast. The cabin was very well stocked and had a great view of the mountains.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2022

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