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Main bedroom with queen size bed, dresser and nightstand
loft bedroom with double bed
Exterior
Dinning Area seats 6
Lot on the Nottley River with deck and benches, stairs to the river.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Murphy, NC
  • Hiwassee Lake
    4 min drive
  • Chattahoochee National Forest
    5 min drive
  • Nottely Lake
    15 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

Bear Necessity Log Cabin -

This cabin is a two-story, authentic red cedar log cabin nestled in a cozy cove in a private community in the Smoky Mountains. It is located on one and one-half acres five miles from downtown Murphy. Easy access year round. It features hardwood floors, two bedrooms (one loft), and a spacious great room with high-vaulted ceiling, kitchen, dining, and bath.

There is also a large community catch-and-release pond a short walk from the cabin with a grill and covered picnic area .
In addition, you have a private empty lot across the street to walk in and will also give you direct private access to the Nottley River.


Keywords: Log Cabin
During your stay at this cabin, you're just a quick walk from Nantahala National Forest. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the cabin.
  • Air-conditioned cabin with kitchen, washing machine, and patio
  • Free WiFi
  • Steps from Nantahala National Forest and a 4-minute drive from Hiwassee Lake
This cabin offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Murphy cabin is smoke free.

Property manager

Kirby Shaw

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: smoking outside is o.k.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • In the city centre
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Marina nearby

Safety features

  • 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: crate if unattended not allowed on furniture /beds

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: great cabin for kids

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Bear Necessity Log Cabin - Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 228 out of 295 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 295 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 295 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 295 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 295 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place!
I came up to the area to take a class at the John Campbell Folk School. I needed a place for my big dog and I. This place was perfect in every way. I will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rory D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Stay!
The wife and I were looking for a weekend getaway in the mountains with the dogs and this place was a great find. Easy to book, great communication, and the cabin was just as described. Would definitely book it again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and peaceful
Cabin was a perfect getaway for us, clean, cozy and relaxing with everything we needed. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy P., Cape Coral United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Always a great stay!
I really love this cabin. It's always clean and so easy to get too. Nice little neighborhood but plenty of distance between the houses. The owners are true gems, always easy to get in touch with. The cleaner is so honest, my husband left his watch there and it's being returned to him.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Adequate but
Location was great, cabin a little small but clean inside, main TV not working, wifi none existent. Out side colony of bees in the upper part of house problematic. Needs fresh paint and TLC . If everything fixed would stay again . This was our 50th wedding anniversary so somewhat disappointing.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H., Marietta ,Ga

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
I will book again next year
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rafting trip
The home was in great shape and looked very cozy. Nice quiet area close to rafting in GA. Full kitchen was a big help and the washer & dryer. Kids and myself really enjoyed the stay. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaleigh

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right down the road from Deckers flea market, and not far from town. Kirby was very responsive and the cabin was absolutely beautiful. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

KAREN T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Richard R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute lil cabin
Stayed here for our39 anniversary. Had some ac issues butgot bybwith an additional fan with the portable ac unit provided.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful property. You must love easy living and friendly folks to stay here. I visit Murphy NC, a lot. This has been one of my best stays to date.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

Liked: Cleanliness
48th Anniversary
Loved it! Will be back! ❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really loved our stay at this cabin we thought that it was going to be futher away ftom people but it turned out to be ok we celebrated my husbands 65th birthday here and it was great the only thing i wish the cabin would of had was a hot tub that would of made it all the more better we plan to come back to Murphy north Carolina someday and hope to rent this same cabin i really have no complaints i did want to see a bear but never got to but i did get to see alot of deer which i loved the people in Murphy are very nice and very welcoming we had a wonderful vacation here thank you for sharing your beautiful cabin with us
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint and cozy
The cabin is quaint, very clean and nicely decorated. The outside pics didn’t quite match up with what was there. Need to be updated. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and it’s location to Murphy and would come back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Adorable cabin close to THE BEST FISHING POND
My boyfriend, dog and I needed a place to get away for a few days while painters were at the house and I'm happy to say we found a wonderful spot in Murphy. The cabin was very clean with a well stocked kitchen with an ample supply of paper towels, toilet paper, etc. It was hot but the AC worked great and we spent a lot of time on the deck when the sun when down. Even better than the pictures. The pond around the corner from the house offered some great catch and release fishing. As soon as you put your line in, you would reel one in and we are not great fisher people! Only two thing to note - the bedroom pillows are VERY fluffy so if you need a flatter one keep that in mind and the upstairs loft bedroom has a window with no blinds so the morning sun comes pouring in. The only downside is it isn't closer to where we live. Great communication with owners!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek S.

Liked: Cleanliness
motorcycle trip
nice quiet and relaxing location. Cabin had everything we needed and more. Hosts were very accommodating and easy to reach. would definitely stay again.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

stacey d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Birthday Getaway
We loved the cozy cabin. Very relaxing and super cute! We loved it so much we decided to stay in and cook Saturday evening. Everything we needed to cook with was there. Bed was comfy and the little waterfall made sitting on the deck a bonus. We will definitely be back soon. We left a little butterfly on the tree.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
We enjoyed our stay thank you again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice getaway
Enjoyed this cabin stay. Easy access to Murphy NC Cabin was just right for us with our traveling dog. Will save this site for future stays. Host was super helpful with our questions.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

kim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, very clean, everything you need is available in this cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

cindy p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy cabin
This owner has thought of everything. Lots of attention to detail. Loved this cozy little cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Penny R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Murphy cabin
Very nice, close to town but quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

carol f.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Always a great experience when we stay at the cabin, this is our 5th stay and have already booked for next spring break.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Agata & Pawel B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bear Necessity in Murphy, NC.
Nice, clean cabin in quiet neighborhood. We have enjoyed our short stay and definitely recommend this property to others. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024