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Hideaway Chalet at Lake Hiwassee Bear Paw

Soak up mountain views while relaxing in this peaceful retreat near Nantahala National Forest.

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Property grounds
Pool
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Children's area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire chalet

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9172 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

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.

Property manager

Debbi Hammond

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Shared/communal pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blender

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Table tennis
  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Kayak on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Rafting 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

  • Unit size: 1850 sq ft (172 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

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

About the neighborhood

Map
Murphy, NC

What's nearby

  • Hiwassee Lake - 5 min walk
  • Mountain View Marina - 16 min walk
  • Fields of the Wood Bible Park - 9 min drive
  • Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel - 34 min drive
  • Hanging Dog Recreation Area - 39 min drive

Getting around

  • Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) - 107 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪WagonMaster Adventure Ranch - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪G's Gas & Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Kerns Bread Co. - ‬44 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hideaway Chalet at Lake Hiwassee Bear Paw pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hideaway Chalet at Lake Hiwassee Bear Paw located?

This family-friendly Murphy chalet is located on a lake, within a 10-minute walk of Nantahala National Forest and Hiwassee Lake. Hiwassee River and Apalachia Lake are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Hideaway Chalet at Lake Hiwassee Bear Paw Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 92 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Linda S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
fishing trip
had a good time
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Kristy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and Secluded
This place is definitely a retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life. Nestled in the woods, this house is intune with nature with its cabin feel and bear decor. Plenty of space for our family of 5 to spread out. Many outdoors activities nearby. On rainy evenings we were able to shoot pool and watch movies. The nearby marina was very nice and if you pontoon, a half day just didn't seem to be enough. The driveway is steep, as the listing says. Also, we had no cell service there, which wasn't an issue, but know landlines still rule here. Debbie was very responsive and easy to work with. Overall great retreat!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

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

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

10/10 Excellent

shannon m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Homebase to Explore this Fun Area
This is a real gem of a property. A perfect little cabin in the woods...but so close to a pool, rec center, tennis court and volleyball court! Also, just down the street (literally, bc we are in the mountains!) from a nice, well-kept marina. We brought our own kayaks (and put in at the ramp next to the Marina), but on our last day we treated ourselves to a full-day pontoon rental and really explored Lake Hiwassee. The prices at the Marina were very fair and the boat was pristine. The cabin: nestled in the woods, the beds are comfy and the kitchen is very well stocked. I even admit that the well water tastes good (I am really picky)! The owners provide ample extra linens, blankets and towels. Although we did not use it much (bc we were on the lake and trails) the finished basement gameroom was really well situated and the equipment well-kept. One of my sons existed in the loft, at the antique desk, overlooking the Livingroom/kitchen. It was a cool feature. WiFi /cell service is spotty in the region (I read about this in most reviews for rentals in the area). So, be aware. Understand, no cabin can provide better service than the communication service provider. But, this cabin's provided internet was overall good. We are a multi-device household, and although we had to be aware of the number of devices we connected, we we not hindered by the service provided. The driveway is paved, and it is steep, just go slow and enjoy the rise! We had one car, but I noticed another parking spot (maybe two) at the near-base of the driveway. The four of us, 2 adults and 2 under 10y.o., stayed five nights, but I can easily envision happily spending many days (or weeks) at this cabin, just sitting on either porch soaking in the wilderness. I really appreciate the fact that both porches had dog gates. We bring our critters and it is nice to let them lounge on the deck safely. We would certainly consider returning to this Cabin. Thank you for allowing us into this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Ian P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyable Mountain Cabin Getaway
Between 4 adults and two toddlers there was plenty of room. We enjoyed are stay and we appreciated the kitchen very much for preparing our thanksgiving dinner :). The internet was a little spotty but wasn’t too bad. I would certainly recommend a stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
getaway
accurate and applicable. comfortable, not too big and not small. plenty to do away from cell phones. if you want privacy and have plenty to do this is for you.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Relaxing Getaway
Fabulous home. Had everything we needed for the long weekend. Bear Paw is great. House was clean and beds were comfortable
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Daniel W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Nice and quiet.
The property was very quiet and my kids enjoyed the fishing pond and playground. The downstairs didn't seem to have heat and air though, but we had a nice time playing pool and watching TV down there.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Doreen N.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Updates Needed
Although this property was affordable, attention to details and updates by the owner would go a long way. As mentioned by other reviewers, the driveway is VERY steep. We have been vacationing in the Blue Ridge Mountains for decades, and this was the most challenging. The leveled parking at the top needs to be repaved (currently broken in places) and a solid barrier should be in place to indicate where the pavement ends (so one doesn't roll ones vehicle into unknown forest terrain). Remove dead plants, fix broken porch light replace old door mat. Upon entering, many items were broken - from small things like the decorative bear bottle holder to the metal storage shelf and the arm to the rocking chair. Larger issues were the unusable electric fireplace and dart board. The firepit outdoors is not contained and at risk for igniting dead leaves and branches in the immediate surrounding area. A small investment in new dishware, cutlery and pots and pans would go a long way as would new bed linens. Having noted the negatives of the property, it was in a lovely community. Great basketball, tennis and volleyball courts for the kids. Fishing pond was fun (bass and bluegills) and we rented a pontoon boat for half a day - easy and fun. The kids also enjoyed the pool table and full sized pingpong table in the cabin.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laquanda D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property
Love the property. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Virginia L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Thank you for sharing your cabin with our family. We had a great time and hope to return soon. Gary
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Allen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and relaxing
The property was very nice.. kitchen was nicely stocked with everything needed for cooking. Very comfortable. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021