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Fabulous Views, Very Private Mt., Screened Porch, Close to Town. Very Unique

Fabulous Views, Very Private Mt., Screened Porch, Close to Town. Very Unique

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Beautiful Sunrise and view off the deck of the Retreat Above The Clouds
Our kitchen has everything you could possibly need. Newly remodeled.
Stormy afternoon ,
Lower deck is open to a the same beautiful view, has a swing, BBQ and birds!
Fall leaves, this picture of trees was taken in  the back yard at the Retreat

Overview of Fabulous Views, Very Private Mt., Screened Porch, Close to Town. Very Unique

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Enjoy the area

Map
Murphy, NC
  • Popular LocationHiwassee Rive3 min drive
  • Popular LocationMurphy River Walk5 min drive
  • Popular LocationHarrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel8 min drive
  • AirportChattanooga, TN (CHA-Chattanooga Metropolitan)98 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Guest Bedroom

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Fabulous Views, Very Private Mt., Screened Porch, Close to Town. Very Unique

You can see North Carolina, Georgia & Tennessee From Every Room At The Retreat Above The Clouds Cabin!
Please write to me about prices. They never seem to come out right on this site and generally I have to adjust prices down a bit.
Let me be clear: This house is the bomb diggety! My Cabin is "artsy, crafts, cozy" with tasteful furnishings and personal touches throughout. It's perfect, it really is!
We feature a screened-in porch that is carpeted and feels like an extension of the living/dining area. The porch has killer views of Murphy, Tennessee and Georgia, a dining table for outside dining, 2 rockers and a lounge chair. I guarantee you, weather permitting, you'll spend all your time out there. Right below the porch is an open deck taking full advantage of the ever changing mountain views. It's glorious. The deck has a great swing, picnic table, lounge chair and gas grill. The cabin is perched on the side of a cliff and the cabin itself is not childproof, so we don't allow children here at the Retreat.
UNLESS of course, you'd like to cozy up on one of three recliners on the oversized couch to watch a movie on the flat screen TV with the Dish Network extended viewing package (America's Top 200 and HBO premium) or read a good book sitting next to the stone fireplace with a remote controlled gas burning insert.
The kitchen is a newly redesign kitchen and will make you feel right at home. We have a fully stocked kitchen with a Coffee maker, crock pot, toaster, blender, some spices, microwave, dishwasher and whatever else you may need. We supply dish soap, trash bags and other general supplies. There is a half bath and washer and dryer on the main floor as well.
On the second floor are two homey furnished bedrooms. The stairs are steep so if your not good on stairs, contact me as I have other options. The master bedroom has an super comfortable new king size bed, lots of closet and dresser space and a flat screen TV that's mounted near the ceiling for perfect "in bed TV viewing". The guest bedroom has a queen bed, a dresser and TRIGGER, my very cool rocking horse that I am in the process of re-finishing. Both bedrooms have great views from the large windows. The full bath is upstairs as well. It's small but super cute.
We have an iron and ironing board, blowdryer, central air and heat, plenty of towels and whole shebang.
Our location is fantastic. I'm not kidding. From the wildlife to the views, you will feel that you are miles from no-where, when in effect you’ll be only two miles from downtown, 4 miles from Wal-Mart and 7.5 miles from John Campbell Folk School. We're 5 miles from the new Harrah's Cherokee Casino, but again, you'll feel like your out in the woods on our very private and exclusive mountain. While there are about 10 homes on our mountain, there is no one directly on either side of the cabin so it's very private. At the "Retreat", being outdoors is where it's at.... All the windows, sliders, porch and deck face out toward the back so the view is of the mountain ranges.
I have spent 6 years fixing up the "Retreat" and I've put my heart and soul in it. It's one of my most favorite places in the world. I think it will be yours too. I am constantly making upgrades and more than 50% of my business is repeat guests. I personally think that's saying something!
Again: Remember there are stairs to get to the bedrooms so this is not a cabin for persons with limited mobility. The Retreat is PERFECT for two people. Four people are fine but it's a little tight
Again: Remember this isn't a cabin that is suitable for children (I'm sorry, I have two boys so it's not personal). No Pets Please.
You can view my cabin at my personal site Cabins In Murphy.

Property manager

Joan Willis

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Mountain view

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
You will receive instructions on how and where to dispose of your garbage. Please make sure you don't leave any behind when you check out.
Payment indicates that our guests accepts all the conditions set in the contract.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 and a deadlock

About the area

Murphy

Located in Murphy, this cabin is in the mountains. Old Union Golf Course and Crane Creek Vineyards are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Nantahala National Forest and Chattahoochee National Forest. Discover the area's water adventures with rafting and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and mountain climbing.
Map
Murphy, NC

What's nearby

  • Hiwassee Rive - 3 min drive
  • Murphy Trussel - 5 min drive
  • Murphy River Walk - 5 min drive
  • Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel - 8 min drive
  • John C. Campbell Folk School - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Chattanooga, TN (CHA-Chattanooga Metropolitan) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

  • Buck Bald Brewing - 4 min drive
  • Dunkin' - 4 min drive
  • McDonald's - 4 min drive
  • Wendy's - 4 min drive
  • The Parson's Pub - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fabulous Views, Very Private Mt., Screened Porch, Close to Town. Very Unique pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Fabulous Views, Very Private Mt., Screened Porch, Close to Town. Very Unique?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fabulous Views, Very Private Mt., Screened Porch, Close to Town. Very Unique?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fabulous Views, Very Private Mt., Screened Porch, Close to Town. Very Unique located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is within 2 miles (3 km) of Nantahala National Forest, Hiwassee Rive and Valley River Arts. Murphy River Walk and Hiwassee Lake are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unbeatable Views!
This was our second time staying at Joan's cabin and it never disappoints. The views are absolutely unbeatable with an amazing porch that overlooks the trees. Inside, the cabin is very warm and cozy, with a great electric fireplace to keep you warm while you hang out. The entire property is extremely quiet making it perfect for a chill cabin getaway. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kailyn and C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location & view!
The location of the home in proximity to downtown Murphy and easy access to main highways was a great plus. The view is amazing for being so close to town. The drive up is completely paved but is steep with a few sharp turns. We made it up and down the mountain in a Chevy challenger 2WD. Would not recommend driving the road at night! The home had 2 great porches for relaxing with a view. The inside of the home felt very homey and had a variety of kitchenware for cooking, board games, and tv/internet access. Joanie, was very helpful during our stay and responded quickly and made sure we had everything we needed. Definitely has one of the best views and worth the booking!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edith M., Valrico, Florida USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Great Cabin
Cabin was great, exactly as pictured . Everything you could possibly need was there. Views were outstanding. Mornings were like being up in the clouds. Interactions with owner were great. We will absolutely recommend this cabin and we hope to book again. Thank you Joanie for having such a wonderful place to rent. Restaurants in area were great.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome property!
Beautiful location close to the John C Campbell Folk school.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful getaway
My husband and I had a great time at the Retreat! It had everything we needed and made for a very enjoyable trip. The screened in porch was our favorite place to relax in the evening and enjoy the view! The road up was a bit unnerving for this city gal from Ohio, but absolutely worth it for the view!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Joan Willis

Host profile image
I am a part time resident of both Murphy and Sanibel Island Florida. I love renovating, designing websites, computer work and I am the author of the Cancer Patient's Workbook. My first book was a print edition published in 2001 and sold really well. The new edition is a digital book selling in iTunes and is struggling to find its intended audience.I'd say that I enjoy life more than life itself but that makes no sense. Point is, I'd give anything to be in two places at once. I love my family, my dog, my friends, painting, anything artsy craftsy, the beaches, the mountains, travel, beading, quirky art. I want to do it all and I want to do it all right now! Unfortunately, I'm the one that put the 'wanna' in wannabe, so I have a bucket list a mile long. I love Murphy and I believe you will too. While I don't get to stay as long as I like in my cabin now that we are renting it, I do go up often and my favorite thing is waking up in the morning and sitting on the screened in back porch with my coffee and iPad and watching the hummingbirds and finches. I always go to my cabin with a list of places I want to go to and things I want to see and I end up just sitting on the back decks, taking it all in. It's incredible, it really is.

Why they chose this property

I love how private the mountain is and yet it's so close to town. I also just like how "cool" the cabin is. The layout is different, the decks are great because they are both off the back but the lower deck doesn't obstruct the view of the upper deck and the peace at the Retreat just totally drew me in.....My cabin is a reflection of who I am while I'm there and I truly love it!!!!

What makes this property unique

Close to town
Screened in Porch
Open Deck
Views! Views! Views!
Small enough that I feel like I'm playing house instead of cleaning house!
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