Private 5 acres - View - Walk to Lake - Tarheel

See all properties

Cabin

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Dryer
Parking available
Washer
Pet-friendly
Fireplace
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Murphy, NC

Murphy River Walk
‪12 min drive‬
Hiwassee River
‪15 min drive‬
Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel
‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Downstairs Living Area

1 Single Bunk Bed

Main Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

About this property

Private 5 acres - View - Walk to Lake

Get lost in the mountains while only being minutes from town! This adorable 2 BR/2 BA cabin has all of the feelings that you are in a treehouse and that you are lost in nature with pure relaxation while having all of the modern conveniences only about 3 miles down the road.

Lovely wooded property with 5 acres, bordering forest service and plenty of room for exploration, and a short 10-minute walk through the forest to the lovely Nottley river. Only 5 minutes from Historic Downtown Murphy and the Harrah's Valley River Casino.

Your Primer Hosts Eric & Zoe will ensure your delight!

Property manager

Eric & Zoe Schechter

Premier Host

Languages

English

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Have a question?

Beta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Ask a question

Similar properties

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 4 total)

Let us know what pets you are bringing

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

We do not allow groups of same-gender "weekend getaway" as that is considered a party-type event and we do not allow events.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Murphy

Located in Tarheel, a neighbourhood in Murphy, this cabin is in a rural area and on a river. Old Union Golf Course and Mountain View Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Nantahala National Forest and Chattahoochee National Forest.

Murphy, NC

What's nearby

Hiwassee Lake - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Murphy River Walk - 12 min drive - 6.4 km
Hiwassee River - 15 min drive - 7.8 km
Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel - 17 min drive - 12.6 km
Hanging Dog Recreation Area - 22 min drive - 14.1 km

Getting around

Chattanooga, TN (CHA-Chattanooga Metropolitan) - 103 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
‪Buck Bald Brewing - ‬11 min drive
‪Rib Country Murphy - ‬13 min drive
‪Burger King - ‬15 min drive
‪Wendy's - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private 5 acres - View - Walk to Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 4 total).

What time is check-in at Private 5 acres - View - Walk to Lake?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private 5 acres - View - Walk to Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private 5 acres - View - Walk to Lake located?

Located in Tarheel, this cabin is within a 5-minute walk of Nantahala National Forest and Hiwassee Lake. Valley River Arts and Murphy Trussel are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

Learn more

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Andy O.

9 Apr 2025

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

Long weekend get away in Murphy, NC.

Property was as described and then some. When we arrived snacks and wine were waiting. Kitchen lacks for nothing. Plenty of space in bedrooms, kitchen and living room. Wrap around deck was outstanding with a table to eat outside after cooking on a fully equipped Blackstone grill. Had one question, host responded very quickly. Murphy is a quaint mountain town with a river walk, downtown and local shops. Plenty of hiking nearby. Love our time at this cabin.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trey R.

25 Mar 2025

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

Very happy camper

This place was amazing!!! Would recommend to anyone and will most likely stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony B.

23 Jan 2025

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

Great getaway

Amazing property, felt like home with all the appropriate amenities.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

8 Dec 2024

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

Love this place!

Loved everything about our stay! My husband and I stayed in the room on the main floor….we wanted to take that bed home with us! Soooooo cozy!!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy A.

3 Dec 2024

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

BEAUTIFUL CABIN

We spent our Thanksgiving in Murphy and this cabin is rated an 11 out of a 1 to 10! The cabin was decorated for Christmas and it was beautiful and cozy and SOOOOO CLEAN!!! The hosts was wonderful too. If you're contemplating renting this cabin, stop it! Book it!!! You will not be disappointed!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

5 Nov 2024

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

Peaceful

It was a wonderful stay! Loved the pet relief area! My dog wasn't having it though she wanted the real grass at the top of the trail haha! Loved the wrap around porch. My kid loved having the downstairs all to himself. We caught a few fish down at the river and almost stepped on a turtle headed down to the river. Little tricky getting to at night.. We got in the wrong driveway and tried backing out quickly. It was wet and we started spinning tires, thank God for 4x4. Bring some boots if you plan to go fishing, it can get muddy! Great trip, can't wait to get back. Last weekend in Oct or first weekend in Nov have the best scenary for fall!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald

1 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

We were back in the woods just fare enough to be by our self and just relax, away from everyone!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline W.

20 Oct 2024

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

Home Away Home

We had such a nice time. This was our second time staying here. This time we were able to see the fall colors beginning to show. We enjoyed a morning of adventure down by the lake and saw a Bald Eagle flying. It was so neat to see. We visited the Nottely River Valley Vineyards, went on a trail ride with Chunky Gal Stables and enjoyed a nice walk along the Murphy River Walk. We really enjoyed porch sitting, watching the birds doing their thing and grilling each night for dinner. Eric and Zoe are wonderful hosts, and made sure we had everything we needed. Their cabin is so cozy, and we always feel at home when we visit. Can’t wait to return!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise R.

8 Oct 2024

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

Peaceful Getaway

We were looking to relax, enjoy nature and be removed from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and this cabin provided all those requirements and much more. The hosts were extremely thoughtful leaving us a bottle of wine, fresh eggs (so delicious!) and more. Check in and communication with the hosts was perfect. We loved the walk to the lake and the views when we got to it. The cabin's location made it easy to travel to local orchards and breweries. We certainly would love to come back and bring some family members with us.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob R.

7 Oct 2024

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

What a wonderful mountain getaway and secluded Murphy North Carolina

We had a wonderfully relaxing weekend with the dogs watching nature and the leaves change. We even took a hike to see the lake/ River located right off the property. It was a very rejuvenating stay and would absolutely stay there again!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doris H.

20 Sept 2024

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

Mountain Cabin

We enjoyed our week stay in the mountains, This cabin was furnished with everything we needed for our stay plus more! The hosts added details that just made it more special. The views were awesome and the trail down to the lake was well marked and enjoyed by us and our 2 dogs daily! It was relaxing to sit out on the deck and listen to nature! The directions were throrough and the place was easy to find! It was a challenge getting our bigger truck into the parking area but was manageable. We found lots of hiking trails in the area to enjoy.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan Z.

30 May 2024

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

Great cabin in the woods

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this cabin in the woods. the walk to the lake was enjoyable and we even saw a pair of bald eagles soaring above the water. Lovely, quiet place. Very dog friendly. The hosts thought of everything! It's a really great place. We would stay here again.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna F.

2 May 2024

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

Quick trip to Murphy

This was an amazing place to stay. Very clean, had everything you needed plus more. The Hosts were amazing and we will be returning when we just need to relax. Our dogs enjoyed lounging on the wrap-around patio and loved taking the short walk to the lake.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monique C.

25 Apr 2024

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

Relaxation in Murphy

The hosts, Eric and Zoe, were amazing. To arrive to fresh eggs and a bottle of wine was an amazing surprise. The home was everything we needed - a cozy and welcoming home with access to a nature trail and lake.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael E.

11 Apr 2024

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

Exceeded all expectations

We loved the cabin. The hosts really go out of their way to make you comfortable. They really hooked it up with extra goodies too. The cabin was clean. We loved the location and loved walking through the woods with our dogs to the lake bank and letting them play there. Also, we loved that it was centrally located between Chattanooga, Asheville, Greenville, and Blue Ridge. Great place!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johnny M.

29 Mar 2024

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

Awesome

Just what we had in mind

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kym E.

4 Jan 2024

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

2nd trip

Beautiful cabin, sparkling, clean, excellent communication with host, will book again, and again

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ernesto M., West Palm Beach, Florida

31 Dec 2023

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

Paradise in the Mountains

This is our second time staying at this cabin. Needless to say, it is an exceptional cabin. I cannot express enough how clean and comfortable this place is. The hosts Eric and Zoe have thought of everything. Since we were here for Christmas, the place was decorated beautifully for Christmas. This cabin is nestled in the mountains with beautiful views and hiking trails. Sitting out on the porch and listening to nature is wonderful. We enjoyed the fireplace inside the cabin and the little fire pit on the porch while rocking in our chairs watching the sunset. We were here for 10 days and I had to work from home a few days and I didn’t experience any problems with the Internet. The inside of the cabin is tastefully decorated in a way that makes it feel very homey. The bed is comfortable and the linens all smelled very clean and fresh. It was so cozy to snuggle up on the couch with the blankets in front of the fireplace. I cannot recommend this cabin enough. We have already booked yet another trip for 2024 which will make this our third time being here.

Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

10 Dec 2023

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

Beautiful Cabin with Privacy Galore

This is clearly the nicest pet friendly cabin we’ve stayed at. Everything clean as a button, fully stocked with everything you could imagine. Great location. Very responsive hosts. We’ll be back…

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca F.

4 Dec 2023

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

Wonderful house

This house is immaculately clean and the owners are very responsive. We had everything we needed.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey M.

11 Nov 2023

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

Incredible house, great location!

If I could leave a 10 star review here, I would! This property is phenomenal and great for the outdoorsy type if you’re looking to enjoy time on the porch or exploring down to the lake. If you prefer indoors, they have thought of everything there too. The home is warm and cozy with every detail and amenity thought of! Great proximity to town, lots of fun shops and dining at the Murphy Chophouse was wonderful. We also checked out the Murphy River Walk, beautiful in the Fall season and great if your looking for some fresh air and a nice walk with your family or dog(s). Eric and Zoe are wonderful hosts and we hope to stay here again someday.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristine H.

30 Oct 2023

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

Beautiful Cabin

Zoe and Eric have created the perfect vacation cabin. Everything was well stocked above our expectations. They were quick to respond to questions, and they made sure we were comfortable in their home. We fit six adults and two dogs comfortably in the cabin. We hope to stay here again in the future.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S., Bradenton

4 Sept 2023

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

Mountain retreat

Comfortable private retreat close to town with everything you need for your stay.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn K.

4 Aug 2023

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

Just what we needed!

Probably the most well equipped vacation rental we've stayed at.They have everything you might need for a home away from home and the location was great. It was very clean My kids loved swimming in the lake, seeing the deer every day and relaxing in the hammocks on the porch. They asked more than once if we could live there! Perfect way to end the summer before school starts up again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helmut S., nokomis

26 July 2023

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

Beautiful cabin

About as good as it gets, comparable to European mountain resorts. Great location and very private. Only difficulty would be if you drove a very large vehicle, like a 1ton truck, as the turning around space is limited. The lake is accessible via hiking trail, fairly steep.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Eric & Zoe Schechter

Zoe and Eric Schechter enjoy outdoor sports and are avid motorcyclists that have been vacationing in this area for many years and became full-time residents in 2015 when they purchased the adjacent property and made it their forever home. Zoe was born in England and raised just outside of London while vacationing in Florida in 2008 met Eric and they married in 2010 in Florida where Eric had lived for 20 years.

They live with their 9 dogs, 2 cats, chickens, and 7 motorcycles, and enjoy gardening, and hosting guests.. In June of 2019, they purchased this property with the desire to operate a vacation cabin that provides an exceptional 5- star experience for their guests and where they can share their love for the mountains. We are less than 5 minutes from town, yet very secluded in the mountains! Zoe and Eric are proud Cherokee County Firefighters and on the State Wilderness Search and Rescue Team. We are mountain, pet, and motorcycle obsessed!

Why they chose this property

We understand how important time away is and we do everything possible to ensure your time at our property is stress-free and exceeds all of your expectations.

We work very hard to ensure that no detail is overlooked and that we provide a beyond 5-Star Experience.

We are Premier Hosts and many of our guests return time and time again to enjoy the mountains at our cabins.

What makes this property unique

We provide 5-star amenities and our property is pet friendly and backs up to the National Forest making it very private.

A short walk through the forest and you are at the Nottely River where you can fish or swim in total privacy as there are no other humans around.
If you are looking for an amazing experience, secluded in the forest, then look no further.

We hope to host you!
Eric & Zoe

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests

Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback

Hotels

rentals with hot tubs in Blue Mountains

Private 5 acres - View - Walk to Lake

Photo gallery for Private 5 acres - View - Walk to Lake

Reviews

Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

Downstairs Living Area

Main Bedroom

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

About this property

Private 5 acres - View - Walk to Lake

Property manager

Languages

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Have a question?

Similar properties

A Beautiful Cabin on a Nice Wide Creek! FREE WiFi/ ROKU TV

A Beautiful Cabin on a Nice Wide Creek! FREE WiFi/ ROKU TV

House Rules

Children

Events

Pets

Smoking

Important information

You need to know

About the area

Murphy

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

Reviews

Exceptional

10/10

10/10

10/10

10/10

10/10

10/10

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andy O.

Long weekend get away in Murphy, NC.

Andy O.

10/10 Excellent

Trey R.

Very happy camper

Trey R.

10/10 Excellent

Anthony B.

Great getaway

Anthony B.

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

Love this place!

Jessica B.

10/10 Excellent

Wendy A.

BEAUTIFUL CABIN

Wendy A.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

Peaceful

Jennifer D.

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Donald

10/10 Excellent

Caroline W.

Home Away Home

Caroline W.

10/10 Excellent

Denise R.

Peaceful Getaway