In Murphy .Within a 5-minute walk of this Murphy cottage, you'll find Nantahala National Forest and Hiwassee Lake. Also, Mountain View Marina is within half a mile (1 km) and Hiwassee River is within 2 miles (3 km).
Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel - 39 min drive - 51.5 km
Getting around
Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) - 108 min drive
Restaurants
Kerns Bread Co. - 45 min drive
IHOP
Krystal - 29 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Charming Bear Paw Cabin with Spectacular View of Lake Hiwassee
This was the dam superintendent's home where such guests as President Roosevelt stayed when he visited the Hiwassee Dam. Years later Navy Seals stayed in the house when they were training in the area.
We bought and Hilltop because of its outstanding view of the lake and the mountains. We added a bedroom and 2 new bathrooms to make it our fit our family. Now it has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms! It is located on a mountain top in the gated community of Bear Paw on Lake Hiwassee. It is in walking distance of the tennis courts, pool, basketball court, children's playground and fishing pond. The nearby marina has boats available for rent.
The delightful cabin has all you need for a peaceful vacation. The kitchen with its granite countertops is ready for cooking. You will find everything you need for preparing and serving meals except the food. There are four bedrooms with 2 doubles, 2 queens and two twin beds. The cabin has wireless internet, so it makes it easy to check your email. The large screen porch provides an ideal spot to drink your morning coffee or watch the sunset over the lake. On the porch you will find a wonderful farm table for great meals and enjoyment. This is a family friendly house with books to read and games to play. We welcome you to sample our “little bit of heaven”.
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
General
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
House is to be kept in neat & tidy condition.
All trash must be taken to dumpster before leaving.
Do not remove any furnishings from the property for
Only pet allowed is a house trained dog that is treated for fleas. Dogs are not allowed on furniture.
Pets
Pets are welcome
Service animals are exempt from fees
Note from host: 2 House Trained Dogs- must be treated for fleas
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a first aid kit in each accommodation.
Charming Bear Paw Cabin with Spectacular View of Lake Hiwassee Reviews
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 75 reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jeanne M.
Nov 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Jeanne M.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Carla S.
Oct 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We loved the home and our stay in Murphy.
Carla S.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Adrian U.
Sep 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our stay at Bear Paw Cabin
Adrian U.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Savanna H.
Jun 26, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Family Get Away
So much space, clean, and great service. The kids loved it and we look forward to coming back!
Savanna H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
shirley h.
Nov 12, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
shirley h.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
doug s.
Jul 31, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
FAVORITE STAY IN A TRADITIONAL FAMILY VACATION IN BEAR PAW NC
This house has become our favorite stay place in our 47 year traditional family vacation. Easy access, great property manager, ample room for our part of the family group. Well equipped, with internet/ wifi and streaming TV, all the kitchen utinsels one could possibly hope for. Really enjoyed our stay.
doug s.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rick C.
Jul 24, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place to spend time.
The screened in porch is fantastic! Great view, large porch, many comfortable rocking chairs. A really nice congregation spot, with a table and chairs to eat meals at.
Beds were comfortable throughout. And if there is one thing you never have to worry about it is you will have all the bath towels you will need!
We had our family reunion at Bear Paw resort, all 48 of us, and the houses are reasonably close together. Thus, it lends itself to hosting such a gathering.
Our host, Bruce, was always available, and super easy to work with.
Rick C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Shawn F.
Jul 4, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
A little piece of heaven
Quiet, cozy, with a wonderful view and completely stocked with everything to make your stay a total success. Bruce was a joy to work with and really jonny in the spot
Shawn F.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
doug s.
Jul 22, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great family vacation in spite of the rain
Our 46th annual family vacation to Bear Paw was a great time. We had some great lake time, but heavy rains during the week shortened the normal. That made the location of our stay important, and the Hilltop Cabin was perfect for family time during the rainy periods.
doug s.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Melissa B.
Jun 20, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great 2nd visit!
Love the location to the lake. We got a slip for our boat. Absolutely perfect!
Melissa B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kaylee J.
Oct 18, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Remote mountain view
No cell service was a plus for us with beautiful views and plenty of space to spread out!
Kaylee J.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kathy H.
Oct 18, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderfully peaceful vacation!
What a great place to relax and unwind! The screened in porch has the most wonderful views! Just what we needed! Thanks!
Kathy H.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jonathan B.
Aug 11, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Bear paw summer vacation
Cabin was just what we wanted. Awesome view of the mountains and Hiwassee lake. Great place to get away.
Jonathan B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
doug s.
Jul 23, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great view, good access
Very happy with our stay. View from the large screened porch was great. House was one the old Bear Paw houses, but it was comfortable, well maintained, and the appliances/ furnishings were excellent.
doug s.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Anna F.
Jun 17, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Beautiful views! The house was clean, the host was easy to get in touch with and responded promptly, checking in was simple, and you just can't beat the view from the porch.
Anna F.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Zunen C., Sebring USA
Jan 4, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location
We enjoy our stay at the cottage, clean and beautiful location.
Zunen C.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021
10/10 Excellent
Randy E.
Dec 27, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Over Christmas Holidays
We very much enjoyed our stay. The kitchen was very well stocked with everything we could have possibly needed.
The porch had a beautiful view, but would have enjoyed it more if the outdoor heater had been working.
Overall, very nice stay with great accomodations.
Randy E.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
10/10 Excellent
Carla S.
Oct 16, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
We love this place
We had a great time with family at this cottage. We just left and are missing it already. We would definitely like to come back again. The pictures online do not do this cottage justice.
Carla S.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
John B.
Aug 29, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Bear Paw house
This is our second time staying at this home
Can't say enough about how great everything was.
John B.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Jule P.
Aug 13, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Peeks from Cedartown
If you want quiet, peace, solitude, calm, cozy accommodations and beautiful surroundings stay at the Banks wonderful cabin…. It’s a magical place!
Jule P.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Shawn F.
Jun 29, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience
The family and I had a wonderful time.
The accommodations were beyond what I expected. We had plenty of room and the location to the lake was impeccable.
There was a concert Saturday night within walking distance, but you couldn't hear it at the cabin. How about that!
Shawn F.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Jessie T.
Jun 25, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing view and the house was spotless
The owner was very accommodating the property was spotless
Jessie T.
10/10 Excellent
Alisa H., Goshen
Jun 18, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was amazing!
Our family, including my father, traveled to Fort Benning to watch our son graduate basic training and then spent a few days vacationing at the hilltop. The home itself exceeded what my expectations were and we all enjoyed our stay, The porch area was a family favorite to relax on, it our dinner on and the view was perfect from the porch. The kitchen was well stocked and the kids had a great time eating snores off if the fire pit. Mrs. Banks was always very helpful in answering all of my questions and was very accommodating. My father who has not traveled in 16 years is already talking about how he can go back! It was a great time for all of us ages 3 to 72!!
Alisa H.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Patti S.
Apr 9, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Spring Break
Had a great time.
Patti S.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
10/10 Excellent
JR H.
Feb 19, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Better Than the Pictures
My family of four (plus our four legged family member) loved this house. Rented it for a short weekend trip in February. Warning: it may get super foggy at night and there are some wild curves getting there. But the house and the area surrounding it are just lovely. Great view. Kitchen is well stocked. Also, the TV/entertainment system has gotten a significant upgrade. Very good. Will definitely look at this house again if we come back to the area.