Forest Therapy - Exactly What You're Looking For!

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A wooden cabin with a porch featuring two Adirondack chairs and a small table.
A forested area with a brick structure partially visible on the left.
A cozy room with a stone fireplace, wooden walls, and a bookshelf.
A wooden interior with a door leading to an outdoor deck, a bookshelf, and a sign on the wall.
A wooden staircase leading to a covered porch with a view of a forested area.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Nantahala National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

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

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About the area

Murphy

Located in Murphy, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. Nantahala National Forest and Hiwassee River reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Peacock Performing Arts Center and Rollins Planetarium. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and cycling.
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Map
Murphy, NC

What's nearby

  • Nantahala National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Hiwassee River - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Hiwassee Lake - 7 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel - 12 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Blue Ridge Scenic Railway - 41 min drive - 56.0 km

Getting around

  • Chattanooga, TN (CHA-Chattanooga Metropolitan) - 114 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ramsay's Kitchen by Gordon Ramsay - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Buck Bald Brewing - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Crown Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Forest Therapy - Exactly What You're Looking For! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Forest Therapy - Exactly What You're Looking For!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Forest Therapy - Exactly What You're Looking For!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Forest Therapy - Exactly What You're Looking For!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Forest Therapy - Exactly What You're Looking For! located?

Located in the heart of Murphy, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Nantahala National Forest and Hiwassee River. John C. Campbell Folk School and Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital are also within 6 miles (10 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. 24 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We found everything so good. We enjoyed being able to cook and have all that we needed. The house was very nice and clean. Thank you for all the amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 October 2026
I'm so glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope you're able to come back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property. Will likely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is excellent, clean, and provided everything I needed. It's quiet and there are lots of deer in the area. I could not get the outside lights to work except for the front porch. The road and lane getting to the cabin are full of potholes. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 October 2026
I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay and had a bit of Forest Therapy :-) I hope you're able to come again soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice quiet place seeing the deer was nice the cabin was nice and clean inside, the only con. Was the seating in the room for watching tv could be better and the front porch needs a good cleaning spider webs and dead bugs everywhere but I would consider renting again
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 October 2026
I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay and found it to be great for rest and relaxation!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So many thoughtful details here at the cabin. Qtips for goodness sake! Essential oils to use or not. The essentials : coffee, tea spices and welcome cookie. We enjoyed the quiet serenity it provided.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 September 2026
I'm so glad you enjoyed all of the amenities and hope you're able to come back again soon :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very convenient location to downtown Murphy and the John C Campbell Folk School while I was taking a class there for the week. The house was well-equipped and clean, and bed was comfortable. The house is quiet and remote at the end of the gravel road, very relaxing after being with people all day.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 June 2026
I am so glad you enjoyed your stay and it was convenient for you for attending the folk school that week! I hope you're able to come back again soon :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had everything you'd expect. Very clean and peaceful.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 March 2026
I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay and hope you're able to come back again soon :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfy place

The cabin was comfortable, clean and as described. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 April 2025
I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay :-) it warms my heart! I hope you're able to come back again sometime soon :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place

Very clean and secluded place
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2023
I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay and the cabin :) Come again soon :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hair was very responsive! Cleanliness of place was exceptional!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 October 2025
I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay:)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Forest Therapy- nice place to stay

Nice relaxing cabin with all the necessities you need. Will not beat it for the price!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2023
I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay at Forest Therapy :) Come back again soon!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Forest Therapy is a charming, comfortable cabin tucked away but easily accessible. Cozy furniture, comfy beds, and a very well stocked kitchen made my visit top notch! Jennifer is a great host, super communication and quick to respond to questions. I highly recommend Forest Therapy and look forward to staying there again!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2025
I'm so glad you enjoyed Forest Therapy :-) I hope you're able to come back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and furnished. No need to bring food from home, WalMart and Ingles close by. If you check in after dark will need flashlight to access llock box. We stripped all used linen, removed all garbage and washed dishes and arranged everything as we found it. Be sure to bring your coffee, wine, drinks. Love this place and will come again. Thank you so very much.Douglas and Socorro
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 June 2026
I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay! Hope you're able to come back again real soon and enjoy the peace and quiet of the forest :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful get a way close to town

This place is amazing, even though its close to town you felt like you were miles away from everything and it felt amazing. Everything that we could think we needed was there up to and including some great welcome treats that made you want to curl up with a good book and relax
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2023
I'm thrilled that you enjoyed your stay and invite you to visit again :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host welcoming and responsive. Very comfortable place. Nicely accommodated. Loved the oils. Everything we needed for a very relaxing stay. Thank you. 2nd visit there. Will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 November 2025
I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay and the Essential Oils! I hope you come back for a third visit and even more :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

House hunting

Very enjoyable
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2023
I'm so glad you enjoyed Forest Therapy :) Looking forward to welcoming you back anytime :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Forest therapy

They do a great job in communicating where everything is and in a organized fashion very relaxing end of the road cabin you’ll see lots of deer lots of things to do in Murphy would definitely stay there again
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 February 2024
I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay at Forest Therapy :) Hope you're able to come again for some rest and relaxation!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

John C. Campbell

Location is close to the center and easy if you are staying off campus. Good value
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 April 2023
So glad you enjoyed your stay :) Come back again soon!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was beautifully clean and well-equipped. Exactly what we needed for our stay. Perfect location for anyone taking a class, etc. at the Folk School. FYI: If you're scent-sensitive -- the laundry detergent used for the bed linens has a pretty strong scent.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 October 2025
I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay and it was so convenient for attending the folk school there :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful, restful cabin in the woods! We loved our stay for a weekend of relaxing and mountain biking at Jackrabbit. This cabin was sparkly clean, had everything we needed plus thoughtful extras, easy to find on a quiet dead end road surrounded by trees. It is 5 minutes from Murphy and 20 minutes to Hayesville. We were given a very reasonable last minute discounted rate. Our host responded promptly to all our questions and needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 August 2025
I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay and hope you're able to come back again soon :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Annual North Carolina trip 2025

We totally enjoyed the house and location. Very quiet. A storm had washed out the access drive, but it was repaired the next morning. Many spots to visit in the area. We like local restaurants. Another storm knocked out the electric for several hours, so we just enjoyed siting out on the porch listening to all the birds. Will consider returning next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2025
I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay, even though mother nature did have her way of stepping in :-) look forward to welcoming you back again :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I stayed at Forest Therapy while taking a class at the JC Campbell Folk School. The cabin was spotlessly clean and very well equipped. You can tell that the owners put a lot of thought into making the cabin welcoming and comfortable. The setting was quiet and restful. The road to the cabin is "rough" but after the first pass, my little Subaru Crosstrek made it just fine - it's fun dodging the rough spots. The birdsong in the morning was delightful. And best of all for me, once you turn left on to Harshaw Road, the Folk School is only about a five minute drive away. Highly recommend this wonderful cabin.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2025
I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay and great news… The road is fixed! Whew!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable cabin; very well equipped

This is really one of the best outfitted vacation rental I’ve seen. The beds and pillows are comfortable and the kitchen has really nice cooking and serving pieces; nothing fells cheap or thrift shop. The long gravel driveway is something we should have been more prepared for.. We drove a Honda CíVic and kept bottoming out due to the deep ruts and potholes that were unavoidable. Maybe because it was rainy season? Expect to go in low gear and really slowly unless you have an SUV or something with better clearance.than we did.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 March 2025
I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay and that it exceeded your expectations. :-) hope you're able to come back again real soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet, secluded cabin in the woods

Property as described. Inside was clean and complete. Games, movies, and wifi. Access to the garage was convenient when it rained, which was almost every day for our stay. It was disappointing that the stream was dry considering all the rain. The Host should probably mention the dirt road up to the cabin has a couple of large ruts and potholes. It wasn't a problem for a SUV with plenty of ground clearance.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 August 2024
I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay Peter :) Hopefully next time you're up this way the weather will cooperate a bit more.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was very clean and neat. We enjoyed the location as it was relatively convenient to Murphy and the grocery stores, etc. The only thing missing from the kitchen was a cookie/baking sheet and onion powder but othewise was well stocked with basics. We cooked breakfast and a dinner but never used the grill. I did not feel well one of the days and found the house to be quite comfortable to lounge in, especially the big couch which provided a nice napping spot for me while my husband worked on some writing. Overall, we only needed to use the master bedroom and it was cozy, the comforter was really soft, and the bed was comfortable to sleep in. I often have trouble sleeping in hotels or other places and did not have that issue this time. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 October 2025
Although I hate to hear when someone's not feeling well when they're on vacation, I'm really glad that you were able to be comfortable at Forest Therapy in that comfy bed and couch! A little bit of quiet solace does the body good :-) I hope you're able to come back sometime soon :-)
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