Mountain Creek Retreat - 5 minutes from Downtown Murphy - Secluded
Stay in the Nantahala national forest as our cabin is a 5-star experience secluded with your own 2-acre park/campground where you can relax at a creekside picnic table or at the firepit. Peaceful with no nearby neighbors. As you sit on the front porch you will see deer, turkey, and all of the local wildlife. All of this privacy and only 5 minutes from downtown Murphy as well as the Harrah's Casino. You will have a paved circular driveway that will allow you to pull up to the front door and for motorcycles a garage to park in. The property is fully fenced if you are bringing your pet. We provide firewood for the fire pit.
Our cabin offers all of the modern conveniences (High-Speed Internet, Direct TV, and an outdoor grill) as well as a wood-burning fireplace in the main area. Our front outdoor porch is the perfect place for a barbeque and our outdoor deck offers prime wildlife viewing, a morning cup of coffee and a good book, or an evening glass of wine. Our full kitchen includes all modern appliances and fully stocked with everything needed for preparing meals. We have a queen master bedroom with an attached bathroom, a loft bedroom with two twins and a private bathroom, and a sleeper sofa in the living room.
Our guests all say we have a "GEM" and they will be back!
Property manager
Eric & Zoe Schechter
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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If you are bringing pets, please include in reservation as we do have a pet fee.
Absolutely no smoking, or vaping, inside the cabin.
We do not allow groups of same-gender "weekend getaway" as that is considered a party-type event and we do not allow events.
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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Murphy
Located in Murphy, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Nantahala National Forest and Chattahoochee National Forest, while Valley River Arts and Clay's Corner are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing and mountain biking.
Murphy, NC
What's nearby
Murphy Trussel - 7 min drive - 4.7 km
Koneheta Park - 8 min drive - 5.7 km
Murphy River Walk - 8 min drive - 5.0 km
Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel - 13 min drive - 12.0 km
Hanging Dog Recreation Area - 18 min drive - 13.1 km
Getting around
Chattanooga, TN (CHA-Chattanooga Metropolitan) - 107 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 8 min drive
Buck Bald Brewing - 9 min drive
Rib Country BBQ - 11 min drive
Burger King - 13 min drive
Wendy's - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Mountain Creek Retreat - 5 minutes from Downtown Murphy - Secluded pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 4 total).
What time is check-in at Mountain Creek Retreat - 5 minutes from Downtown Murphy - Secluded ?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Mountain Creek Retreat - 5 minutes from Downtown Murphy - Secluded ?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Mountain Creek Retreat - 5 minutes from Downtown Murphy - Secluded located?
Situated in the mountains, this cabin is steps from Nantahala National Forest and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Valley River Arts. Murphy Trussel and Koneheta Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
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Exceptional
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There are just as many amenities for pets as there are for pets! Our dog loves the fenced in yard and all the toys. We love the comfy, homey feel of the cabin and will be coming back in the fall!
This cabin was clean, well decorated and had all appliances, cooking utensils, plates and silverware necessary for a family on holiday. The owners were extremely friendly and helpful. Would recommend this property to others as we intend to rent there in the future. Also, they are very pet friendly!
The cabin was cozy and the amenities for humans are great and the pet amenities are just as great! We loved having a fenced in yard for our doggy to play in the leaves as well as buckets of dog toys and tennis balls to play fetch with! We will definitely be returning!
Very nice setting for peace and quiet
Eric and Zoe were so very accommodating
Our corgi loved the fenced yard and
The little stream that runs through it.
Such a beautiful property! The hosts are excellent communicators and meticulous hosts. Thank you so much for everything. This is definitely the best place to stay!
Zoe & Eric have made this cabin a home away from home!
The cabin is thoughtfully equipped and nicely decorated!
Our pups loved running around and we were comfortable with that since the property is all fenced in.
Secluded and private yet so close to town.
We had a lovely time!
We had a wonderful stay. The cabin is beautiful with a great yard for the kids to play. Everything was perfect and the hosts were great. Will definitely stay again
Our stay was very nice . The cabin was very clean and well equipped for a comfortable visit . Centrally located to the downtown but very private and quiet . The hosts , Eric and Zoe were very friendly!
I was especially happy with his cabin because the yard was big and fully fenced so that my two large dogs could enjoy the outside without me worrying about them running off.
The kitchen was as advertised and just for preparing meals.
The balcony off the back and the patio on the front great places to sit and enjoy nature. It’s located close to horseback riding the North Carolina mountain bicycle event, and Whitewater rafting..
Eric and Zoe are great hosts who communicated wonderfully. The cabin was so peaceful and was a perfect location to unwind and play games with friends. I will be coming back!
We wanted to checkout Murphy and found this peace of heaven traveling with our dogs. We loved it was minutes from restaurants, breweries and shopping. We are avid hikers and loved local towns and hikes were close by. We are looking forward to staying again. Thank you for your hospitality again.
Great place. All of the amenities from home. Nice touch by owner leaving fresh farm eggs and a bottle of wine. The fenced in yard was great for our border collie to run. We got to see a black bear and several deer. Will definitely rent again. No one in my party wanted to leave such a relaxing place especially all of the great views.
The cabin was exactly as described online. It was easy to locate in the woods. We loved that the entire property was fenced so our small dogs could run and play. The inside of the cabin was immaculate and had every amenity that we needed. Eric and Zoe are easy to contact and quick to respond. My only regret is that we couldn’t live there forever.
Wish we could rate this 10 stars! Property is amazing, very complete, peaceful and has everything you could want. We for sure will be back to this great place. Awesome hosts, layout, location, etc.
We had a wonderful stay at the Mountain Creek Retreat! Everything was clean, comfortable and thought out. Everything you could need was already there (except a few more groceries) and we had a wonderful time by the fire with the creek noise right behind us. Great location!
We had the best time in Zoe and Eric’s cabin! Super clean, well stocked with all the amenities! Close to downtown but tucked into the woods so very, very quiet. Beautifully decorated for Christmas. You can tell they put a lot of care and thought into their cabin. Thank you for everything!
We had a fabulous time at the cabin. Great place to stay. Our dog had a great time barking and watching all the wildlife. Best time sitting on the back patio area watching nature. Say deer, a turkey or two. Eric and Zoe were great host. Loved the fresh eggs and wine on our first night. We plan on returning back to the cabin when make our next trip that way.
Cabin was very beautiful. We had everything we needed. The owners responded fast to everything. Loved fire place, also the front yard to play games. Such a beautiful cabin. I would totally stay again. Thank you Zoe & Eric for sharing this beautiful cabin of yours.
We really enjoyed our stay at Bear Creek Retreat. The house was so cozy and the property is absolutely beautiful! The house was very clean and very welcoming. There was no detail that was overlooked. The personal touches like the wine and the music playing upon our arrival were very much appreciated.
If you are searching for somewhere to stay and can’t decide, stay here!!! It’s perfect. I wanted to live here. Perfect for pets due to the fenced in yard. Our dog had the BEST time. The hosts are fantastic- gave us fresh eggs and wine! So thoughtful. Very clean cabin and cozy. We loved our stay and visit to Murphy!
Had a great time. Snowed about 4 inches on the way up, we were scared we wasn't going to make it there. Eric was real helpful in finding the cabin and even let us have a late check out to be sure the roads thawed out before we left. Loved the fenced in yard so our dog could run around while we were there.
JOHNNY C.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
About the host
Hosted by Eric & Zoe Schechter
Zoe and Eric Schechter enjoy outdoor sports and are avid motorcyclists that have been vacationing in this area for many years and became full-time residents in 2015 when they purchased the adjacent property and made it their forever home.
They live with their 5 dogs and 6 chickens, 7 motorcycles, enjoy gardening and hosting guests..
In 2019 they purchased this property with the desire to operate a vacation cabin that provides an exceptional experience for their guests and where they can share their love for the mountains. We are less than 5 minutes from town, yet very secluded in the mountains!
We are pet and motorcycle obsessed!
Why they chose this property
The feedback we get is "what an amazing piece of property, so quiet and secluded, yet so close to town". We often hear our guests say they wish they had more time there and they will be back! This cabin and property are a true gem!
What makes this property unique
The property feels like your very own park with a year-round running creek. The property is completely fenced for those that bring their pet. For the motorcyclist, the driveway to the cabin is paved and there is a garage that has cleaning and maintenance supplies.