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Hideaway Chalet at Lake Hiwassee Bear Paw

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Dining
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Children's area

Entire chalet

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9172 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Pet friendly

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

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • 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.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

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

  • 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

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Unit size: 1,850 square feet

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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

This property does not have elevators
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

  • Apalachia Lake - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Mountain View Marina - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Hiwassee Lake - 1 min drive - 0.7 km
  • Fields of the Wood Bible Park - 10 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel - 45 min drive - 51.9 km

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

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 94 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 94 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 94 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 94 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 94 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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

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

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

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

Raymond A.

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

Great place. Perfect for what we needed.

No issues. All went very well.

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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

Amy G.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location

Relax Away From It All

The house was ok. A few things to note. If you need wifi to work, the signal isn't strong. We didn't get calls/texts. You can get some emails & such, but it blinks regularly & doesn't reach parts of the house. The Roku TV w/ apps is nice, but you will need to sign in to your accounts for them & the wifi is spotty. The house allows pets but it's 14 steps up/down each time you go out. We visited in November. The heating unit works well on the main level, but the basement is cold & the loft is hot, so be ready for that. The main BRs are well appointed but small, with ample linens. We did find a few spots that weren't cleaned well (used water bottles in beds, missed trash, cobwebs, etc.) but overall it was ok. The kitchen is fairly well stocked but small. We made a full Thanksgiving meal, but only one person can work comfortably. There isn't trash pick-up. You haul it to the local trash center. It's on the way to Murphy & open daily, so that helps. The listing states the house is outside Murphy. I didn’t realize it was a 30 minute drive. Plan your trips, as it isn't an easy in & out. The listing says the driveway is steep & it's true. We were able to park at the top. I'm not sure I would have survived the hike from below lol. A good house, but I wouldn't take pets & location is why I may not visit again. Owner is friendly & responded quickly to questions. Nice house but ask questions to be sure it works for you before going.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

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

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

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