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Bear Necessity Log Cabin -

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Property grounds
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

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

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

Property manager

Kirby Shaw

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

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

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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)

General

  • Garden

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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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
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
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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 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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
Murphy, NC

What's nearby

  • Hiwassee Lake - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Murphy River Walk - 13 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Nottely Lake - 15 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel - 17 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Hiwassee River - 36 min drive - 24.9 km

Getting around

  • Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rib Country Murphy - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Grizzly Bear Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bear Necessity Log Cabin - pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Bear Necessity Log Cabin -?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bear Necessity Log Cabin -?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bear Necessity Log Cabin - located?

Located in the heart of Murphy, this cabin is steps from Nantahala National Forest, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Chattahoochee National Forest and Hiwassee Lake. Nottely Lake and Valley River Arts are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Bear Necessity Log Cabin - Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 233 out of 301 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 301 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 301 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 301 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 301 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

Jeff M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

carol f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Alina M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing vacation
It’s our 2nd time and we love it
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

CINDY T., Dryden

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
This is a clean nice and quiet place to stay very enjoyable. I will stay there next time I am in town.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin stay
Always enjoy our stay at the cabin. Great place.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

kim

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

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful
We enjoyed our stay thank you again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaleigh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

Stan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Penny R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Murphy cabin
Very nice, close to town but quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Quite cabin, clean and very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Much needed getaway
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Quaint rustic retreat.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
nice and cozy
we loved our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brad O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great quite location with a wonderful stream to listen to on the porch.
Nice little rustic cabin. Awesome location, close to Great hiking and waterfalls.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Preston F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very pleasant, peaceful stay! Well worth it!!
Quaint cabin in a peaceful setting , all my wife and I needed to just unwind and relax. Beautiful scenery, well worth it for the price, hopefully will have the chance again in the future to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larry K., Port Saint Lucie

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and peaceful
Great stay at Bear Necessity log cabin. We had everything we needed for a comfortable stay and the cabin was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chad C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot!
Perfect spot for what we needed. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Erica M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Most beautiful cabin. Gorgeous wood
Loved this place!! Beds MUST be upgraded, but everything else was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Grandbaby get away
Nice and quiet location to meet our latest grandson! Everything was as described and the communication was excellent. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! We will be staying again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kalicia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet getaway!
Very peaceful!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

cindy p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Agata & Pawel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

10/10 Excellent

Jackie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas at the Cabin
The cabin was perfect for our weekend away for Christmas! It was very clean and stocked with everything we needed! It was so peaceful! We will definitely be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcelo G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay in Murphy.
This is our third stay at this cabin and it won't be our last. The cabin is very quaint, clean, quiet, and well stocked. The creek and small waterfall next to the cabin add a lot of charm and the surrounding grounds are beautiful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway
The house was just as described and perfect for us. The creek by the cabin was an added bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023