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Lakefront Home in Gated Bear Paw with private Dock and Starlink Internet

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A deck with a fire feature, wooden chairs, and a view of a forest.
A wooden deck with a welcome sign, a dining area with a wooden table and chairs, and a kitchen area with a stove and cabinets.
An aerial view of a house surrounded by dense trees, with a visible dock extending into a green body of water.
A wooden deck overlooking a lake with a view of a building in the distance.
A kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a central island.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Nantahala National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Outdoor pool
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Barbecue
  • Arcade/game room
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Murphy, NC
  • Place, Nantahala National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Hiwassee Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

1

1 King Bed

down stairs bedroom

1 King Bed

master 2

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

2nd master

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Lower level full bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

main floor bath

Toilet

Master bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area

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About the area

Murphy

Located in Murphy, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Murphy Trussel is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Nantahala National Forest and Hiwassee Lake.
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Murphy, NC

What's nearby

  • Nantahala National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Hiwassee Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Apalachia Lake - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel - 38 min drive - 50.7 km
  • Blue Ridge Scenic Railway - 49 min drive - 68.8 km

Getting around

  • Chattanooga, TN (CHA-Chattanooga Metropolitan) - 112 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Krystal - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Kerns Bread Co. - ‬48 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Lakefront Home in Gated Bear Paw with private Dock and Starlink Internet have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Lakefront Home in Gated Bear Paw with private Dock and Starlink Internet pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lakefront Home in Gated Bear Paw with private Dock and Starlink Internet ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Home in Gated Bear Paw with private Dock and Starlink Internet ?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Home in Gated Bear Paw with private Dock and Starlink Internet ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Home in Gated Bear Paw with private Dock and Starlink Internet located?

This family-friendly Murphy holiday home is located on the waterfront, steps away from Nantahala National Forest, Hiwassee Lake and Hiwassee River. Mountain View Marina and Apalachia Lake are also within 3 miles (5 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. 40 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay here. The house is in very good condition and was clean upon arrival. Communication with Bruce was very good and he was helpful in providing the things we needed for our stay. There is no landline phone, though it is listed in the property description, so plan accordingly. We would consider staying here again.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, beautiful view and perfect for two families.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an amazing home on the lake in Bear Paw! We had the best time & the home was extremely comfortable.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We loved our stay!

This is a beautiful property. We loved our time here. Bruce was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 December 2021
Great guest east to work with. I would love to have them return
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thanksgiving

Wonderful stay. The property manager was very easy to communicate with and we really enjoyed all the games and water toys.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay in a lovely home. Felt very welcomed and comfortable. Had all the amenities and didn’t lack any supplies or extras. Loved that everything was provided and taken care. The house was very well laid out and loved the lake and Mountain Views. Would definitely come back again!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 October 2025
Thank you for being great guest and treating the house like it was yours. Hope you come back when the lake is full
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

4 day stay

Great place, excellent location in a cove off the main body. Plenty of water toys at the dock. Just a note, the dock is 124 steps below the house so prepare yourself for a workout each day. Would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Trip!

We had such a great family vacation this past weekend! This property was perfect! It has such great frontage on Lake Hiwassee, has plenty of space, is very welcoming, and well stocked with dishes and towels. Bruce, the property manager, was very communicative, supportive, and kind. We highly recommend this property!
Response from VrboOwner on 4 August 2020
They were the best renters I have ever had, they only way I knew they had been there was the dirty towels. They left the place in great shape Would love to have them back
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great post Christmas vacation

Beautiful home. Great location. Plenty to entertain kids and teens. Gorgeous view of the lake. Bruce is one of the best property managers we have encountered. Top notch!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay

My parents built this home and Mom was so happy to see it again! It was very clean and had everything we needed. Everyone agreed beds were very comfortable. Kitchen was perfect size and well stocked. The view with our morning coffee will be missed! Bruce was very friendly and helpful. We want to come back later in the summer and in the fall.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Christmas break

The house was awesome. The description on the website was accurate. The only downside is the distance from Murphy and the access road. The road was a bit narrow and winding. I would recommend this house!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Long Weekend Away

This clean, well-stocked, spacious and comfortable 3-bedroom home offers a lot to keep everyone entertained. Our grown kids enjoyed fishing, sun bathing, kayaking, and swimming in the cove where the home is located. The mountain-lake scenery was absolutely gorgeous and Lake Hiwassee was very quiet and peaceful the first week of August. I hope our family can return soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Most amazing stay!

There isn’t anything I would want different except to have been able to stay longer. Bruce is great as well as the great couple that takes care of the property. Bear Paw is a wonderful community. The home is stocked perfectly and is perfectly located in a cove with other homes around. So you aren’t isolated but not in the middle of things. The property has something for everyone. Lake Hiwassee is beautiful!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beyond expectations

We had an amazing visit to Bear Paw! This home has ALL the amenities. The lake was perfect! We had so much fun kayaking, swimming, and fishing. Went to town and wached a movie at a cool little theatre and won a little money at the casino. Bruce was terrific! The driveway was something else but we made it! Absolutely tecommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Warm and Cozy

This was a last minute reservation to attend a family funeral. Although a sad time for our family your home provided a warm and cozy space for us to be together and share memories. The only thing I would add is providing a warning about the steep driveway. We arrived at night and it was quite the surprise.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 October 2020
My prayer go out to you and your family. I am glad we could help in anyway possible. Would like for y’all to come back under different arrangements
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great Time

We very impressed with the condition of the house. Bruce the Manager was very helpful. The only draw backs was it stated there were beach chairs and towels. We could only find 3 towels and NO beach chairs. The water level was down and dropped daily so getting to the dock was very tiring but overall would return.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 23 October 2020
Willie come back next year but about a month earlier bring your sisters and let us take care of y’all
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely lake side home

This beautiful lakefront home was wonderful for our family getaway. It was clean and spacious with a kitchen stocked with everything we needed. The game room was a bonus to have when it rained one afternoon! The beds were comfortable. Like many lakeside/mountain homes, there are stairs to consider. We enjoyed the seclusion of the home’s location, as the dock is in a cove with very little boat traffic. We enjoyed the kayaks and paddle board. We also caught a lot of fish from the dock. Bruce was great to contact us prior to our arrival to give us a rundown on the property ins and outs. He was also quick to respond to my questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay at the lake!

Can’t say enough about how great this house was for our Thanksgiving stay! The house is in a fairly remote area and was exactly what we were looking for to safely escape the city. The house was very clean, extremely comfortable and relaxing. The kitchen is well equipped and bedding's were plush and high quality. Lots of nice, extra touches throughout the house that really enhance a guests experience (well done and thank you). We had our two young kids with us and they loved the games in the house, exploring the lake/dock area and fishing. The driveway is quite steep but very manageable for us even without four wheel drive. Bruce, the house manager, could not have been more helpful and accommodating both leading up to our trip and during! If there’s anything any renter could think of needing while at the house, we have no doubt he would help accommodate. We look forward to returning and seeing the house and lake this summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 5 December 2020
The owners and I are so happy your family enjoyed your stay! The game room area is always a hit with our children as well. We appreciate you and look forward to having you Back when the family can enjoy the paddle boards are playing the lake
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything taken care of

Provisions were beyond our past experiences of home rentals- ample supplies and linens. Cleanliness was top-notch. The only thing not expected was the lake was drained substantially due to demands of the dam/river system. The host was also super prompt on the couple calls made regarding internet, gas pilot and hot water. No impact to our stay. It is a beautiful house inside and out. The kids enjoyed the air hockey downstairs as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect, relaxing Family getaway!

The house was perfect and just as advertised and what other reviewers have said. Lake Hiwassee is so beautiful! Our family of five really enjoyed a very relaxing time at the home cooking, eating out on the deck, playing in the game room and lots of time on the lake. We rented a boat for a half day, took a sunset cruise with Bruce and went kayaking and paddleboarding -- was absolute heaven! Bruce is a delight to work with as many have mentioned in other reviews -- so easy to communicate with. My only caution, though not necessarily a negative, is they are not joking about there not being a phone signal and limited wifi, and that the property is very remote. It is truly a 45+ minute drive to any real food/restaurant/takeout, etc. But, if you are looking to really unplug and hang at the property the whole time, it is ideal. Just be sure to prepare on the way in and get more groceries than you think you will need. :) We loved our time here and made some wonderful memories!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic vacation at the lake!

Bruce makes the process easy. This is our second time renting this wonderful home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful area to get away and relax!

My family and I thoroughly enjoyed this property! It has everything you need except cellphone service, which was great to get unplug! You didn't need a phone with all the activities the property has from kayaking, paddle boards, to the game room. Bruce was very helpful with the check in process and info of the area. We rented a pontoon from the Mountain View Marina and enjoyed a day on the lake for a very reasonable price. Murphy is a nice area to get out and about and explore with the family. If you are wanting to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday routines, I highly recommend this area!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Really fun lake getaway! Loads to do for the entire family!

This place was perfect for our family (kids age 4-11). Lots of space and plenty to do for everyone. Between lake activities, game room, ping pong, fire pit, and the grill, there was always something for each of us to do throughout the day. The water was low and too cold to swim this time of year and we didn't have much success fishing, but we still enjoyed getting out on the water multiple times every day in the canoe, paddle boat, and kayaks provided. I'd recommend getting another double paddle for the other kayaks. We managed it fine, but the stairs up and down were long, so something to consider for those that struggle climbing 100+ steps. I was pleasantly surprised by how CLEAN the house was! No dusty corners, no grungy couches, no gross bathrooms... we felt right at home and totally comfortable from the moment we walked in the door. Also, Bruce was great to work with and extremely accommodating. We already are planning on coming back later in the summer to see what it's like in the heat!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place

We are enjoying our stay in this house.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 January 2022
It was a short stay y’all are more than welcome to come back anytime
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Doesn't get any better than this!

A lot of stairs so come prepared to get some exercise! The house is perfect and the lake is also! Nothing better than this relaxing time on the lake. Property manager Bruce was amazing and helped us with anything that came up.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
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