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Hideaway Chalet at Lake Hiwassee Bear Paw

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Exterior
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Dining
Living area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Pickleball on-site
    A rare find — enjoy pickleball without leaving the property.
  • Explore, experience, enjoy
    Guests like the location for activities and attractions nearby.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Hiwassee Lake
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Shared communal pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Murphy, NC
  • Place, Hiwassee Lake
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Apalachia Lake
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Hiwassee River
    ‪15 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Hideaway Chalet at Lake Hiwassee Bear Paw

If you’re looking for great vacation spot, romantic getaway, or just a relaxing weekend then Bear Paw is the place for you!
Private yet close to all the amenities that Bear Paw has to offer. Located in the Smokey Mountains of North Carolina, Bear Paw Resort is the only private 24/7 gated community on Lake Hiwassee. Bear Paw has many amenities which make it a great vacation spot. The lake is surrounded by beautiful mountains with 163 miles of natural shoreline and the Nantahala National Forest. It is where the Blue Ridge Mountains meet the “Smokies”….also known as “GOD’S COUNTRY”
Whether it’s fishing, swimming, water sports or just cruising around the lake on a boat soaking up the beauty ….Lake Hiwassee is the place. Bring your own boat or rent one. Mountain View Marina is located inside the Bear Paw Community and is within walking distance.
Bear Paw offers many activities that make it a great vacation spot. In addition to the lake activities, there is also an Olympic size swimming pool, basketball courts at the Pavilion/Club House, tennis courts, exercise room, children’s playground and a small catch and release fishing pond. All are within walking distance. No need to load up in the car….it’s all just a stone’s throw away.
This comfortable vacation chalet offers…. hardwood floors throughout the house as well as central heat and a/c. For your enjoyment there are books, games, movies, DVD player, TV with Roku and Wi-Fi. We do not have Satellite TV (Directv/Dish Network)The main level has an open kitchen, dining & living room that opens up to a spacious deck. The 2 bedrooms (queen beds in each) and 2 full baths are on the main level. The open loft (2 twin beds) opens up to the main level. Down stairs in the lower-level there is a bedroom with bunk beds (queen on bottom, twin on top) & 1/2 bath with full size washer & dryer.
There is a living room area with a 60" flat panel T.V., pool tale, ping-pong table and opens up to a another deck.
The kitchen is fully equipped with stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, dishes, pots, pans and utensils. Everything you need to prepare a delicious country breakfast, romantic dinner, or holiday feast.
There is an outdoor fire pit to warm you up on those chilly evenings or gather the kids for a marshmallow or wiener roast.
Breathe in the clean mountain air and watch the hummingbirds feed as you relax and enjoy your morning coffee out on the spacious deck. Gather the family for a challenging game of “Corn Hole”, or fire up the grill for some mouthwatering barbecue.
PLEASE NOTE: This property is not handicap accessible. The driveway is very steep. Once at the top of the driveway, the property levels off and is large enough for 1 car to park. There is additional parking at the bottom of the driveway, but then it is a steep (short) walk up. There is also a set of stairs to climb (see pictures) to get to the main floor. Please take into consideration when booking.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 3688984
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Murphy

Located in Murphy, this chalet is in a rural area and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Chattahoochee National Forest and Nantahala National Forest, while Valley River Arts and Clay's Corner are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Rolling Thunder River Company and Ocoee Adventure Center. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and hiking.
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Murphy, NC

What's nearby

  • Hiwassee Lake - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Apalachia Lake - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Hiwassee River - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Mountain View Marina - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel - 39 min drive - 49.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • IHOP
  • ‪Kerns Bread Co. - ‬44 min drive
  • ‪Krystal - ‬28 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hideaway Chalet at Lake Hiwassee Bear Paw pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hideaway Chalet: Lake Hiwassee views?

As of 13 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hideaway Chalet: Lake Hiwassee views on 26 September 2026 start from NZ$398, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Hideaway Chalet at Lake Hiwassee Bear Paw?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hideaway Chalet at Lake Hiwassee Bear Paw?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hideaway Chalet at Lake Hiwassee Bear Paw?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hideaway Chalet at Lake Hiwassee Bear Paw located?

This family-friendly Murphy chalet is located on a lake, within a 10-minute walk of Nantahala National Forest and Hiwassee Lake. Hiwassee River and Apalachia Lake are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 102 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 102 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 102 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 102 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay so much
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sandra H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The Host was very nice and responsive. Cabin was nice. Location was a little far from things to do.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay in this well situated chalet. We especially appreciated the houses closeness to the communities playground and pavilion. The grandchildren really enjoyed that. The house also had all the amenities we needed for Thankgiving lunch.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 December 2025
So happy that you enjoyed your stay! Hope you will come back again.
Verified

8/10 Good

Valarie

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very responsive and very welcoming. The house is nice and open, and had ALL the utensils you would need for the kitchen (which is ALWAYS wonderful). I am a big bird watching person and it was WONDERFUL to be able to hang bird feeders on the porch and watch all the different birds come in. The park is right across the street and the grandkids loved it. Would have liked to see more things about the house, but the weather was SO cold so we could not, but maybe on another trip. The driveway is VERY steep, but it is not a huge issue. We went in the winter so of course the trees were all bare, but I would imagine it is just beautiful in the fall and summer!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 January 2026
I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay. I'm sorry the weather was so cold. But yes.... Spring and Fall are absolutely beautiful. Hope you will revisit again during that time so you can experience it! Thanks for booking with us. Debbi
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan G.

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

Bear Paw Reunion

Beautiful cabin in the great outdoors.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sherry H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Host was very nice. Check-in was easy. Rain was forecast, so chose to stay here because of the indoor pool table and ping pong table. The place was not clean. Planned to grill for two meals, but when we tried to use the grill on the porch there were 5 mice running around directly under the grate and had built a nest that towered up to the grate. So I moved supper to the kitchen oven, but it was filthy on the inside. Tried to use a measuring cup, but it had 2 long-dead bugs in the bottom of it. The other measuring cup had a strange powder in it. The inside shower curtain in the master bath had mold growing on it (though the rest of bathroom was clean). The pool table was unusable because the pool sticks were missing tips and there were no replacement tips. The ping pong net is messed up, but was somewhat usable. The tennis court, which is maintained by the resort, is not usable because tall grass is growing all up in cracks on the court. Looks long unused. The pool, also maintained by the resort, was closed for remodeling. We were very disappointed that so many of the listed amenities were not usable. Upon checkout, you have to haul your trash 7 1/2 miles down the road to a county site. When we arrived, they were closed for Memorial Day which meant we had to ride home with 4 kitchen size bags of trash for 6 hrs. This was 3 days of trash for a family of 6. On the positive, the marina and lake were great.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 June 2026
I am very sorry that your stay was not what you expected it to be. I would like the opportunity to address some of your complaints though. I know for a fact that my house gets cleaned after all guest leave and again before new guests arrive if it's been a long stretch of time between guests. My housekeeper IS the best in the business and is a professional at what she does. I have never had any guests complain that my house was not clean. As far as mice being in the grill, please understand, you are/were in the woods. Woods have rodents, rats & chipmunks. They look for safe places to build their nests. Barbeque grills attract them. I am sorry that the pool cues were missing tips. We try our best to keep them in working order, but sometimes other guest misuse them and break the tips. As far as the tennis courts, pool, etc. goes, we have no control over that. The HOA is working hard to get the pool up and running, We are hoping that it will be open very soon. As far as the trash, I totally understand the frustration, but not every state, city, or county has trash pick-up. I agree that it is inconvenient to have to haul your own trash away, but that is the state and county, not because we don't pay, but because it's not provided. I would like to end by saying that in 13 years of renting our home we have never gotten a rating of 3 stars. As a VRBO member, we are premier hosts with a 9 out of 10 rating. I'm sorry that you weren't happy with your stay!
Verified

8/10 Good

Andre M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a nice property and location. The cabin is roomy. The nature around is beautiful and neighbors were friendly. Communication with the owner worked well and timely. The kitchen is well equipped for most common needs and the laundry room is a plus. The marina has a good infrastructure. I would come back and definitely recommend the place.The game room is a great feature. It is in need of some care: New pingpong net and Billard gear as well as new light bulbs. There is no trash collection at the neighborhood so guests are expected to take the trash when leaving the property. Not a big deal but be aware to manage as needed.I had a pleasant stay with my adult children.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 January 2026
Thanks for your review. I will definitely address the game room issues. I'm glad you enjoyed your stay as we strive to make our guest comfortable and pleasant! Hope you will consider booking again in the future. Thanks, Debbi
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole C.

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

Great views

We enjoyed the great views and amazing development
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

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

Great family getaway

Excellent communication, easy check in and check out, clean cabin and property, lots to do and lots of space! Thank you for sharing your cabin with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan R.

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

Relaxing

The cabin was nice and very relaxing
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth J.

Perfect Family Getaway

This Chalet is Absolutely Charming...all the comforts of home...nothing was needed..everyone enjoyed themselves to the fullest...the pool was amazing...the fishing was good...all around perfect vacation with our crew...we will definitely be back again...I feel we found our little vacation getaway...our home away from home...
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
Thank your for such a positive review! I am thrilled that you & your family enjoyed everything and look forward to you visiting us again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

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

Great place to stay for the holidays

We loved the place from the moment we got there. There is a lot room in the cabin my family and I enjoyed every moment. I will definitely recommend this cabin
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Linda S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

fishing trip

had a good time
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

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

Great Vacay!

Our family had a wonderful time. The playroom was awesome! The home was clean with comfortable beds. Our host was amazing. Thank you Debbi!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raymond A.

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

Great place. Perfect for what we needed.

No issues. All went very well.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa Y.

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

Love this place!

Great property! Scenic views! Pool & playground right across from the cabin. It’s about a 35 minute drive from town but there’s plenty to do! We absolutely loved our vacation! Property manager replied instantly when I messaged her. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 June 2022
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to having you and your family as guests again!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

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

My Getaway

We loved the cabin and the layout of it. The inside was clean and well stocked with necessities except toilet paper. The decks & deck furniture were unfortunately in need of cleaning but my teens and I had a blast
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Angela W.

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

Vacation

The house was clean and had everything we needed. The owner was was great to work with. The pool was nice and right across from the house. Everyone in the community was very nice. The only downside was there was no where to swim in the lake in the community unless you rented a boat.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

katie b.

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

Lake Hiwassee

Family and friends came up to stay for Memorial Day weekend. We had a group of 8 combined of adults, older and younger teens. Checked in late on Friday night and went to bed. Next day we discovered some issues that were quickly addressed and remedied by the owners. The house is comfortable and enjoyable. We greatly enjoyed our time out on the lake and it is a beautiful area. We would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

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

Our second memorable vacation in an AMAZING cabin!

This was our second time staying here for the holidays. We love EVERYTHING about this cabin. Excellent communication & customer service provided by the host, Debbi. We kept busy with ping pong, pool & board games. The cabin was warm & cozy when the outside temperature went down into the 20’s. We got to see several deer on the property & in an empty wooded lot next door. Very safe & quiet community. Enjoyed downtown Blue Ridge & Mercier Orchards, as well as snow tubing and the mountain coaster at Highlands Outpost (a MUST if you have kids or teens). We HIGHLY recommend Hideaway Chalet at Bear Paw!
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 January 2025
I am so glad you enjoyed your stay for the 2nd time. I sincerely hope you will continue to come stay at our cozy little cabin that we love so much and are very happy to give others the opportunity to enjoy as well. Happy New Year!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful and perfect for us

The location matched our desire to spend time exploring close-by nature settings. The dam is intriguing. The community offers activities (basketball, volleyball, pond, more.) We brought our own kayaks and explored Lake Hiwassee- we felt like we had the lake to ourselves (early April). The house has ping pong and pool and dart board (bring your own darts), relaxing decks- perfect for our get away from everything. The house was clean, comfortable, had the space we needed and the kitchen set up was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 April 2021
Thank you! We are happy that you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jereme K.

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

Great Hideaway

Great Hideaway in the Bear Paw Community. The Hammonds have done a great job with this cabin. Plenty of space for our group of 8. Our boys loved playing ping pong into the late night. A few items of note, driveway is steep as mentioned in other reviews, wifi is mountain wifi, No cell service with Verizon, Pool is closed and under construction and water pressure at times can be tricky. All in all, we will definitely be back. Lastly, go visit the very kind people at Mountain View Marina. They are the friendliest around.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2021
Thank you for your nice review. We love it when our guests are happy and want to return!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JOSHUA L.

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

Great time at Bear Paw

We had a blast staying here in the Bear Paw community, as we always do. The home was clean and well stocked. Ping pong and pool were a big hit. We rented a golf cart to drive back and forth to the marina and brought our own boat. There are bigger and certainly newer and “nicer” places to stay nearby but for the value this place was perfect. Yes, the driveway is steep as is every driveway to every home we’ve stayed at in the area. It’s the mountains, people. Water pressure is very low, but we made do. Thanks for a fun trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2021
We are very happy that you enjoyed your stay with us and hope you will return again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristy P.

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

Quiet and Secluded

This place is definitely a retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life. Nestled in the woods, this house is intune with nature with its cabin feel and bear decor. Plenty of space for our family of 5 to spread out. Many outdoors activities nearby. On rainy evenings we were able to shoot pool and watch movies. The nearby marina was very nice and if you pontoon, a half day just didn't seem to be enough. The driveway is steep, as the listing says. Also, we had no cell service there, which wasn't an issue, but know landlines still rule here. Debbie was very responsive and easy to work with. Overall great retreat!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope that you will visit again. Nothing makes us happier than to know that our guests left happy and satisfied. Just an FYI, if you have an iPhone you can change your settings to "WiFi calling" and your phone will work. This may work with Androids also, but I'm not really sure. But as you stated....landlines are still around in our neck of the woods just in case :)
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jonathan W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good, but needs some upkeep

This cabin is located in the relatively remote Bear Paw community. We liked the ambience of it and the cute bear decor. It is right next door to the very nice community sports center / pool. Our boys really loved fishing in the well stocked pond nearby. The wifi worked OK, but be advised that cell service (Verizon) is zero in this area, so get your GPS directions before leaving the cabin. This property has some deferred maintenance that was apparent when we arrived. Some of the lights were missing bulbs, and one of the patio doors was frosted over. We also found evidence of some mice in the kitchen. There was a few drops of water coming through the basement bathroom ceiling presumably from the 1st floor bathroom drain.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2023
I apologize for any inconvenience. Our family was there after your stay and we found no issues as you described except for the sliding glass door. We are aware that the one glass has frosted over but have been unable to replace. That is something we plan to do in the future. Although, it doesn't hamper the view that you have because the 3 other panes are perfectly clear. I did replace several light bulbs while we were there, and I always try to have replacement bulbs in case one does burn out. As for the evidence of mice.... we never saw anything but will definitely have it checked out. Again, I am sorry that you found our home only 3 stars worthy.

About the host

Hosted by Debbi Hammond

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My husband and I live in Southwest Florida. We purchased our home in 2013. We first visited Bear Paw about 24 years ago when my husband's parents bought their home here. We immediately fell in love with Bear Paw and knew we also wanted to own a vacation/retirement home here. We love spending our vacations here with our children and grandchildren. We have made so many memories here and look forward to many more. We also are glad we can give our guest the opportunity to do the same.

Why they chose this property

Bear Paw is a very family oriented community with plenty of activities around. We love boating and water sports and the close and easy access to Lake Hiwassee. It is peaceful and quiet and everyone you meet is friendly. It is just a great community to be part of.
We hope you enjoy it as much as we have and make tons of memories with your family and friends. We want to make it a place that you will want to return to year after year and recommend to your family and friends.

What makes this property unique

Our home is situated just across the street (about 100 yards) from the pavilion, clubhouse, pool, tennis court, playground and catch and release fishpond. Just a short walk down the driveway and you are there.

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