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The perfect vacation cabin for families. Directly on the river.

Murphy cabin with kitchen

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6135 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Murphy, NC
  • Place, Hiwassee Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Murphy River Walk
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel
    ‪20 min drive‬

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About the area

Murphy

On river.Within a 5-minute walk of this Murphy cabin, you'll find Nantahala National Forest and Hiwassee Lake. Chattahoochee National Forest is within 6 miles (10 km) and Valley River Arts is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • Hiwassee Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Murphy River Walk - 15 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel - 20 min drive - 20.1 km
  • Hanging Dog Recreation Area - 25 min drive - 21.1 km
  • Fields of the Wood Bible Park - 27 min drive - 26.7 km

Getting around

  • Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) - 99 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Buck Bald Brewing - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Rib Country BBQ - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The perfect vacation cabin for families. Directly on the river.

Situated on the beautiful Nottely River, you will find our cabin a relaxing escape.

It will accommodate 6 guests, but not more than 4 adults (an adult for us is anyone over the age of 16). The rental agreement stipulates the number of guests allowed at the cabin and our policy on pets. During the booking process you will have the option to download the Rental Agreement. Make sure to download it and READ it before finalizing the booking of the cabin.

The cabin offers privacy with spectacular views of the Nantahala National Forest and the river. It is located at the end of the road on the river and abuts the forest. The 2 mile drive back to the cabin through the canopy of trees is something you'll remember and enjoy.

Views from the wrap-around screened porch are beautiful. Open the French doors in the master bedroom for the relaxing sounds of the river at night and great views during the day. Evenings by the campfire can produce some very fun and memorable moments. You can also step off the bank and test your skills in the river that is home to a variety of fish including browns, rainbows and native brookies. You'll be amazed at the pristine setting and you will likely be the only person(s) on the river.

Look through all the photos and also look at the posted video. You'll get a very good idea of what the cabin, river and forest are like.

For those who enjoy a more active vacation, there's golfing, canoeing, kayaking, whitewater rafting, boating, horseback riding, hiking trails, mountain biking trails, and ATV trails, all within a few minutes drive of this quiet retreat on the river. You can put your kayak in up river from the cabin on the 'release' and enjoy a fun 20 minute ride back to the cabin, or just tube the river when not on the release and enjoy an hour and a half ride back to the cabin.

It’s secluded, yet convenient. Although we’re at the 'end of the road', it’s only a short ten to fifteen minute drive to Murphy, the center of everything in this part of Western North Carolina! Located between the Ocoee River in Tennessee, and the Nantahala River in North Carolina where whitewater Olympic contenders have trained. Here you will find a town reminiscent of days gone by with a very walkable main street with enough cafes, restaurants, and shops to keep you interested. Side-by-side flea markets close by on weekends, a flea market in the city on Tuesdays, and even a downtown farmers market on Saturdays. This is just a beautiful area to travel the back roads and create your own adventure!

Drive the Cherohala Skyway (rivals the Blue Ridge Parkway for unobstructed long-range views). Ride the 'Tail of the Dragon' through Deal's Gap. Visit the Joyce Kilmore Memorial Forest or the John Campbell Folk School for classes in folk art, crafts, contra-dancing, blacksmithing, bluegrass music, etc. Or just take a drive through a country-side replete with post card views.

Daytrips: Blue Ridge, Georgia has wonderful downtown shops and you must visit the Toccoa Riverside Restaurant for a wonderful meal.

Ellijay, Georgia - is the Apple Capital of Georgia - travel along Highway 52 to visit apple barns. Close by is Amicalola Falls - 729 feet of waterfalls, the largest east of the Mississippi.

Dahlonega, Georgia - has shopping at its best and home of The Smith House - a family-style restaurant that is awesome!

Cherokee, North Carolina - has the casino and you can trout fish on the Cherokee reservation land for a nominal price.

Asheville, North Carolina - home of The Biltmore House that is a must see!

Bryson City, North Carolina - Make reservations through Great Smoky Mountain Railroad for a beautiful trip along the Nantahala River and visit the River's End Restaurant for great food.

Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, Tennessee - visit Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, as well as many outlet stores. Gatlinburg has the seven mile loop full of craft stores.


Keywords: Cabin on the river

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,450 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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 a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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The perfect vacation cabin for families. Directly on the river. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 206 out of 229 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 229 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 229 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 229 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 229 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location! The river was awesome, although I didn’t have much luck fishing. The kids loved playing in the water. The cabin is beautiful and comfy! The host were super helpful throughout our stay, contacted them multiple times for advice and they promptly responded. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pat C.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved the location on the water- it was peaceful and private The cabin was spacious, clean and tastefully decorated. The kitchen was well equipped -we weren't lacking anything we needed. The back and side porches were enjoyable spaces with comfy chairs, a swing, and a picnic table. It was nice to sit out there and enjoy the sound of the.water. My husband caught 5 fish on a fly rod which always makes for a good day for him! We enjoyed our stay very much!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lance S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The proximity to the river is priceless. The outdoor areas, to include a huge screened-in, 2nd floor porch, and fire pit make being outside easy and inviting. VOIP phone fills the need at the cabin when cell service fails. A satellite GPS might be best for navigating more than a few miles from populated areas such as Murphy.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill W., Dacula, Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness
Property is very thoughtfully appointed. Beds are comfortable. The bedding and towels were nice quality. Very clean. The steps to the front steps and down to the guest bedrooms are very steep, which could be a consideration for those with mobility issues. The location on the river couldnt be prettier and more relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott N.

Liked: Cleanliness
This place is so great if you want to get away from it all. Quiet, beautiful view, just nice. Very clean and well equipped. It is remote, however. The long, narrow gravel, road could be "interesting" to navigate in wet weather I would think. But we had a truck so no problem. You do need to use steep stairs to get to the main level, which can be difficult, especially with luggage, for older folks. I didn't like having to haul trash to the dump at the end of the stay but the only other choice was pay 20 extra. These are my honest thoughts. I would recommend and would consider staying again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

JESS V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely wonderful. If this place was for sale i would definitely be interested. My VRBO experience has always been excellent. As Arnold would say "ILL BE BACK" Thank you so much
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place, close to everything!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

robin r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!! Everything you need is provided. Relaxing and peaceful location.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fred S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed at the Cabin from 7-6-25 thru 7-20-25 and had a wonderful experience. Quiet, peaceful and relaxing. The cabin was found absolutely spotless upon arrival, very well stocked with just about everything you would have in your own home in regards to kitchen utensils, laundry supplies etc. (even the knifes were sharp). Everything that was promised was met by the owners. Wildlife observed were, deer, geese, bald eagles, great blue herons, humming birds and Kingfishers. We absolutely enjoyed our stay. The driveway is 2 miles long and a 10 min drive in/out with a 80% of it gravel/dirt and 20% asphalt with elevation changes and switchbacks. If you are a car enthusiast and are into keeping your vehicle clean the driveway is a challenge. If you are riding or bring a large street style motorcycle Harley/Bagger) the driveway will be a challenge as well (not recommend),. We ended storing our motorcycle and trailer at the storage place on Highway 64 (see Mike) and rode out of there with no issues A duel purpose bike (street/off road) with one up, the driveway would be navigable. Stairs---the cabin has a lot stairs, if you are young, no problem, but my wife and I are in our 70's and found them a bit of a task for us with loading and unloading but that is on us not the cabin and or owners, just making note for us older peeps. If we could give this 6 or 7 stars we would. If the road and stairs are not an issue for you, you need to book your stay here! LOVED IT!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacation

We truly enjoyed the property, the view, the river, overall, it was a very nice time! I highly recommend this place!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karyn G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great view!

We enjoyed our holiday weekend stay! Kitchen has just what is needed, bathrooms too. King bed was comfortable. Loved to be able to hear the river from the porch! Sat outside all weekend and enjoyed several heron and bald eagle sightings. We will be back! Front door needs some attention. A bit loose and not the easiest to use to get in.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely Amazing Stay!

Our stay in this cabin was absolutely amazing. The view and the sound of the river were spectacular—so peaceful and relaxing. Watching the geese each day added a special touch to the experience.We visited to celebrate my son's birthday, and he had a blast tubing in the river! The cabin itself was spotless and very comfortable, with a fully equipped kitchen that had everything we needed.We truly had a wonderful time and can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time

Everything was wonder. Absolutely a dream listening to the river on the screened in porch upstairs. Both kids loved it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole C., Cleveland County, NC

Liked: Cleanliness

Sound of the River

Loved going to sleep to the sound of the River. Owner very responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

crazycatwoman j.

Liked: Cleanliness

Right on river, secluded

Dead end Street, extremely quiet,and secluded, kitchen well stocked.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan K., N. Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Cabin

We absolutely loved the cabin on the Nottely River. Brantz & Gail have a true gem. The cabin is a few feet from the banks of the river. It's absolutely gorgeous. The cabin itself is so beautiful and meticulously clean. I'm a neat freak & whomever cleans the cabin is beyond fantastic. It is stocked with literally any supply for cooking you could want, from pots and pans, to spices to utensils, dishes, you name it. You literally want for nothing. The home is so organized. No cobwebs, dust, it literally is spotless. I felt like this was my home away from home. I hated to leave it. My husband fished 2 days in a row. 1st day he fly fished and had zero bites. The 2nd day he used a regular rod and caught a tiny fish and then a nice sized yellow perch. We loved having a fire the last night and sitting next to the river. You just cannot go wrong with this cabin. It's a dream and I felt so blessed and thankful the owners share this with others. Thank you so much. We will most definitely be back.
View looking out at the river
Husband fly fishing right in front of the cabin
After a day fishing the river
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Outstanding Stay

This is the second time we have stayed here. It's wonderful, love the screened porch overlooking babbling river. So relaxing listening to the river and watching the geese next door. Perfect location for day trips.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kiley Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Getaway

Really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wazeer A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful riverside cabin

Beautiful, peaceful cabin. Very clean. We had a great time.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Riverfront Home

If your looking for somewhere quite to relax and reset, this is definitely the place. My husband and i brought our two grandsons, 6 and 11 years old. They both loved the river and the mountains. The sound of the river is amazing and so relaxing. We had bon fires, hikes in the woods. The house is so cozy and very clean. You do have to go up and down the stairs to get in the house. We would highly recommend this location.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome home

This place is off the chain!! Super clean, comfortable, quiet, everything about this place really makes me want to come back and soon!! Soooo relaxing. My family loves this home.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet Time by the Wonderful River

We had a wonderful time, excellent weather, perfect accommodations and an outstanding location. We enjoyed the quiet time listening to the river. Loved our cell phones not working unless you when to the end of the driveway maybe or going to town. Email and texting still work on the Wi-Fi, but I did not tell my office workers this, we're on vacation. Overall Rating on a scale of 1 to 5 above I scored 5 but it should have been 10 just so you know how outstanding this property is. We did see two deer coming the river for a drink one day in the early evening.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynnette W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean, Comfortable, Peaceful

Almost a week before our departure we received directions to the cabin and instructions for our stay. We appreciated the information up front for planning purposes. When we arrived, my husband and I found this home to be very clean throughout, and extremely comfortable. The kitchen had all the dishes and cookware that we needed to cook our breakfast and supper each day, and after being out and about during the days, we enjoyed our peaceful evenings by the river. We fully recommend this rental.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing

Nice and quiet place
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing

Great communication with host! The pictures don't do justice to how close the water is.. The nights were cool, so we were able to turn a/c off, and since porch is screened in, open the door and sleep in the super comfy bed with the sound of the river RIGHT THERE. Loved the firepit (brought wood, but also gathered plenty from the woods.) Will hopefully get to stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024