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Hideaway Chalet at Lake Hiwassee Bear Paw

Family-friendly stay with in-room kitchens in Murphy

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A two-story cabin with a balcony, surrounded by trees.
A serene park with a pond, a bench, and a gazebo.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stove, a microwave, and a bar area with stools.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black refrigerator, a microwave, and a coffee maker. There are stools at the island and a window with curtains.
A playground with a slide, climbing structures, and a swing set, surrounded by trees and a grassy area.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire chalet

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9172 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • 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

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About the area

Murphy

On lake.Within a 10-minute walk of the chalet, you'll find Nantahala National Forest and Hiwassee Lake. Mountain View Marina and Hiwassee River are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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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 - 37 min drive - 49.3 km

Getting around

  • Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) - 107 min drive

Restaurants

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

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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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 14 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Kayak
  • Pickleball
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 1,850 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Hideaway At Hiwassee Bear Paw

Hideaway Chalet at Lake Hiwassee Bear Paw Chalet

Hideaway Chalet at Lake Hiwassee Bear Paw Murphy

Hideaway Chalet at Lake Hiwassee Bear Paw Chalet Murphy

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hideaway Chalet at Lake Hiwassee Bear Paw to the airport?

This chalet is 79.6 mi (107-min drive) away from the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hideaway Chalet at Lake Hiwassee Bear Paw have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this chalet.

Does Hideaway Chalet at Lake Hiwassee Bear Paw offer free breakfast?

This chalet does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Hideaway Chalet at Lake Hiwassee Bear Paw?

No, there is no casino at this chalet.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Hideaway Chalet at Lake Hiwassee Bear Paw?

Free parking is not available at this chalet.

Does Hideaway Chalet at Lake Hiwassee Bear Paw have a pool?

This chalet does not have a pool.

Does Hideaway Chalet at Lake Hiwassee Bear Paw have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this chalet.

How close is Hideaway Chalet at Lake Hiwassee Bear Paw to downtown Murphy?

This chalet is 8.8 mi away from Murphy.

Hideaway Chalet at Lake Hiwassee Bear Paw Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 104 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 104 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 104 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 104 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 104 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

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 review

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 review

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
Verified review

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 review

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
Verified review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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
Verified review

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 review

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 review

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
Verified review

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 review

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 review

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
Verified review

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 review

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 review

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
Verified review

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 review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Trish E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Not everything we were led to expect

Location was great, home was nice, however we were never told that the pool was closed and our children were disappointed. Water pressure in home was horrible. Running around in the shower to get wet says it best. When the washing machine is running then you have no water in the home. We killed 2 scorpions in the basement. The stove exhaust fan does not work. All the pool sticks but one were broken and all the darts to the dart board were broken. The furniture in the basement was worn out and dirty with holes in it. We were excited to rent this home due to all the amenities that were listed to enjoy with it. We had 3 children with us and we made the best with these circumstances that we could. You should get what you pay for!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021