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Lazy Timbers in the North Carolina Appalachian mountains

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Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Property grounds
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8173.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Murphy, NC
  • Fields of the Wood Bible Park
    16 min walk
  • Hiwassee Lake
    7 min drive
  • Apalachia Lake
    12 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Downstairs living room/ play room

2 Single Beds

Loft with Sky Light

1 Double Futon

Upstairs living room area

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining
Living area
Exterior

About this property

Lazy Timbers in the North Carolina Appalachian mountains

Lazy Timbers is private, peaceful and secluded. We are located in the North Carolina Appalachian Mountains situated just south of the Tennessee border (9 miles) off of state road 294. It’s just beautiful here. This time of year, the leaves are changing so sitting out front next to the fire pit enjoying the cool breeze through the timbers is what it’s all about. I come here to relax, unwind and to get away from all my work stresses while still enjoying the modern amenities of home. Our home was recently fitted with a new heating and air conditioning system that was installed in 2017. We also installed a state of art water filtration system and tankless hot water system. Lazy Timbers has two full bedrooms. The master bedroom has a brand-new king mattress with cozy and comfortable linens. The guest bedroom comes with a pillow top queen mattress with the same comfortable linens. The downstairs living room is fitted with 2 new twin beds and a natural gas fire place. The downstairs area is setup as a game room with a Foosball table, dart board and board games. Our kids love to hang out in the upstairs loft that has an additional twin bed. It’s such a cool place to sit back on the bean bag chair and stare at the stars through the moon roof. Lazy Timbers has two full bathrooms. The living area has a wide-open floor plan and is spacious but inviting for the entire family that includes a queen size pullout bed. The sunroom room offers a beautiful full view of the surrounding foliage with the comforts of two large couches to curl up and watch a movie on the big LCD TV. The kitchen has been modernized with all the necessary cooking utensils, pots and pans you would expect in your own kitchen and even a Kuerig 2.0 coffee maker (bring your K-cups).

Lazy Timbers lets you disconnect without being disconnected. We offer free wireless high-speed internet and Satellite TV with a full complement of channels for everyone. Lazy Timbers is a 2.5-hour ride from Atlanta or a 1.5-hour ride from the Knoxville, TN. Our property is physically located on the backside of the mountain where the large ten commandments of Fields of the Wood is located. I can literally walk out the front door, up the hill and find myself looking down on the 10 commandments. What a view, very hard to describe you just have to experience it! The Murphy area provides a wealth of things to do. The recently constructed Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino is located only 30 minutes away along a beautiful country road. White water rafting is about an hour in each direction with the Ocoee river (12yo and Older) for the more experienced rafters or the Nantahala River (7yo and Older) for the family. Lake Hiawassee is just minutes away and provides a wealth of outdoor activities like swimming, fishing, boating, tubing and pontoon boat rentals for the entire family to enjoy. My family and I enjoy geocaching and have found lots of beautiful tucked away waterfalls in the area and beautiful mountainous trails searching for treasures. Historic downtown Murphy is about a 20-minute drive away. The town of Murphy offers modern restaurants, antique shops, an ice cream store and even a Walmart a little further down the road. The drive to the property is gorgeous. You will drive a paved winding road from Highway 64/74 up the mountain through some of the most beautiful views. The community boasts a small pond at the base of the driveway where there are bass and catfish ready to be caught (please catch and release for future guests). The private driveway has ample space to park your RV or several large vehicles. If you are quiet enough in the mornings the driveway seems to be a nice spot for the local deer to graze (no hunting please).

We enjoy outdoor grilling. We have a grill located on the outside porch area (BYOC - bring your own charcoal). With a couple of Adirondack chairs on the porch, my wife and I like to drink a glass of wine together as we watch the fire pit below and enjoy our peaceful surroundings.

Property manager

Brian Coffin

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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
$85 pet fee. No pets on furniture or beds

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Allowed outside only
No discharge of firearms. Discharge of any firearms is a violation of our community bylaws and will result with the guests to be ejected.
No Hunting: Please preserve our wildlife by not hunting on our property.
We ask upon your departure you strip your bed linens only and towels and place them in the laundry room. Please start a load of towels only.

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Murphy

Located in Murphy, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. Mountain View Marina and Toccoa River Adventures 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Ocoee Adventure Center and Raft One. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Murphy, NC

What's nearby

  • Fields of the Wood Bible Park - 16 min walk
  • Hiwassee Lake - 7 min drive
  • Mountain View Marina - 10 min drive
  • Apalachia Lake - 12 min drive
  • Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel - 30 min drive

Getting around

  • Chattanooga, TN (CHA-Chattanooga Metropolitan) - 93 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪WagonMaster Adventure Ranch - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪G's Gas & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tammy's Collectibles - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lazy Timbers in the North Carolina Appalachian mountains pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lazy Timbers in the North Carolina Appalachian mountains?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lazy Timbers in the North Carolina Appalachian mountains?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lazy Timbers in the North Carolina Appalachian mountains located?

This family-friendly Murphy holiday home is located on a river, within 1 mi (2 km) of Nantahala National Forest and Fields of the Wood Bible Park. Hiwassee Lake and Apalachia Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ray L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quite
Quite
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lost in the leaves
We came to view the fall leaf color and you delivered. It was beautiful. We traveled closeby, across the dam and the nearby back roads enjoying the awesome colors. Your cabin was very welcoming. We cozied up by the gas fireplace while drinking our hot chocolate. There was plenty of room for the 2 of us, but would have handled several more. Thanks for providing a great place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay in Murphy
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Lazy timbers. Home has everything you need. King master bed very comfortable. We enjoyed fires a couple of nights in the fire pit, while one evening played cards, games inside. Nice gas fireplace in downstairs family room. Lots of games, activities and movies (never got to watch any). A lot of nearby activities. Short hike to the Fields of the woods and a couple other hikes. Also went to local falls (Fires Creek, Turtletown Creek Falls), tops of 2 mountains (Brasstown Bald, Ga & Clingmans Dome, NC) and 2 wineries, best was Nottely River Valley Vineyards.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and comfortable
We had a wonderful relaxing visit. The cabin was extremely well equipped, clean and cozy. My teens loved the basement game room area. Downtown Murphy was so charming, we can’t wait to come visit again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shelley L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice cabin
We had an awesome time. The cabin was fully stocked with cookware and games for kids. Had a good selection of movies. Firepit outside to do s'mores great location.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vedia V., Miami

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
I enjoy the property and the neighborhood my husband and I buy one land and log cabin in this moment started the process for the construction I love Murphy an everythin
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Major VRBO violations
The property is very beautiful and the house is well kept. However it is listed as "pet friendly", "secluded", and includes "fireplace" all of which are incorrect. The neighbor has a 200lbs pit bull that doesn't leave the property and will be around the house leashless all day and night. The owner of the property wants you to deal with the neighbor if you don't like the dog. The property would be secluded except for the 5 security cameras that point to all parts of the property, so there is actually no privacy on this property and the cameras not listed are a VRBO violation. There is a fireplace in the house but is shut off most of the year. The host is only friendly if you don't have a problem as he was initially great then when given a problem snapped at us as if it was our fault his neighbors dog wouldn't leave us alone. The trash situation still has not been addressed. The owner would rather hide trash fees then include them in the listing which is against VRBO policy. If you are ok with the above transgressions then this is a great property, but the owner should update his listing to reflect all of the things listed above. This is our 6th time using VRBO and the only time we have had any issues with any property.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

s r., Andersonville, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway!
We had a wonderful stay in spite of the rainy weather. Lazy Timbers is full of seating areas for every whim, mood and forecast. WiFi reaches every corner of the house for all our work to music needs. The kitchen is well stocked. The entire house is amazingly spotless!! We can't thank Brian and Sarena for surprising us with firewood quenching our hankering for roasted marshmallows and s'mores! The outdoor lighting on a timer is so charming and invites hours of storytelling and laughter for catching up! Sometimes it's truly the simple things that are most meaningful. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jacalyn K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Easy and Brian was helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Mountain Getaway
Beautiful property. Everything is well appointed, comfortable beds and plenty of space. House is in a neighborhood, but it is still remote, with no neighbors. We had privacy for us and room for the dogs. Close to lots of great trails and waterfalls! Recommend a drive down Hiwassee Dam Access road to Prospect Rd and check out Shoal Creek Falls. Overall, this is a great location and a great house, especially for the price. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

sandra l., Bushnell, FL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Backwoods Born & Raised - Heavenly Place
Lazy Timbers is a perfect name for this place. You come to lay back in the woods, relax and unwind. Daniel Boone would be proud to stay here if he was looking for a modern cabin. There is nothing primitive about this place, it is just totally secluded in the woods. If you are looking for seclusion without being totally isolated from the world, this is a great place. It is mountainous, without being too steep, and the woods have only been taken out to make a decent area for the yard, house, and driveway. The kitchen is will stocked with all the appliances they we needed to make side dishes for a home cooked meal. The fire pit allowed us to grill (with our tripod grill) all our meats. The sunroom with all the windows sets off the house and makes you feel like you are outdoors when you are inside. It's like sitting in a treehouse, when you look out the windows all you see is the tops of the trees. We saw lots of squirrels and birds, and my dog even got to chase some lizards (her favorite past-time). Rainy days can be spent in the sunroom or you can go downstairs and sit under the sunroom floor area outside. Clear days on the outside deck or around the fire pit are lovely also. The fire pit, and area around it, surpassed our expectations and is by far the best we have found so far. The access to the property is very easy to negotiate. No 4WD needed. It is close enough to town for quick trips, but far enough away to feel secluded from city life. The street light outside was exceptional for letting our dog out at night for potty runs. She seemed relaxed, safe, and contented here. A writer would be inspired by this place, in our opinion. Brian was great host and responded quickly to all our questions. He was very accommodating and worked quickly to resolve any questions we had and was open to input/suggestions from us. There's not much I would change about this place. Maybe a handrail along the bottom half of the steps to the fire pit to assist with balance going up and down. Other than that, it suited us to a tee. We live in the country and felt totally at home here. The selection of beds in the house makes it easy to find one that best suits your sleeping needs. We can't wait to come back and do it again. Thank you so much Brian and Serena for sharing your lovely place in the mountains!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carrie T., Wilmington NC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to relax
We very much enjoyed our stay! Brian was very helpful and responsive. The cabin is very nice and exactly what we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relax
Sit back and relax is what this cabin is about! It was perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great mountain retreat
The place was beautiful, spacious and clean. We had a wonderful relaxing vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic place
We rented this place end of September there were 4 adults and 4 lg dogs we had plenty of room fire place was my favorite with the timer on the lights around the firepit awesome plenty of stuff to so in the town and surrounding areas we had a wonderful time and would return I'd in the area again thank you so much for the use of your cabin and the owners responded almost immediately with answers to any probs that might arise thank again for your hospitality
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Loved our visit house was great clean close to town loved the fire pit and lights outside

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Month in the Mountains
We spent the month of August 2019 at lazy timbers for the purpose of getting acclimated to the area and possibly purchasing our own cabin. The owners were kind enough to allow us to bring our nine-year-old black Labrador retriever, Rudy. The cabin contained all we needed and more. The kitchen was well-equipped and even contained spices. I loved the lights on the timer that surrounded the outdoor fire pit. Rudy loved swimming in the little pond at the bottom of the driveway and chasing squirrels. As a nature/wildlife photographer, I especially loved watching the hummingbirds come to the feeder. Since it was just the two of us and our dog, we did not use the downstairs, although it was lovely. The king size bed was very comfortable on the main floor. The cabin was exactly as portrayed and more than suited our needs. The location is about 9 miles to the highway through Murphy. There’s a wonderful bakery in the town of Murphy on the corner of the main road and if you get there early enough you can get their homemade bread which is delicious. Lots of good places to eat downtown. I picked up some local menus and placed them in the back of the owners welcome book. There are also some really wonderful small towns surrounding the area that you can enjoy. It is a very scenic drive to the town of Franklin and I loved the shopping in Blue Ridge. All in all we had a great time. Book with confidence.
Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brandie W., Summerville

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family vacation was awesome in this rental.
This property was awesome for our family vacation. It was very much equiped with everything and the game room was a HUGE plus for us all big and small on rainy days and late evenings. And the attractions around such as the ten commandments and biblical verse monuments was amazing and the lake accesses. We had a amazing time. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Susan W., Greenville. Ga.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great place nestled in the woods. Lots of room for kids too.
Contact with owner was pleasant and directions were on point. Very comfortable mattress. Rained a lot when we were there but still found plenty of places close by to visit. Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chris J.

Nice property, Owner has done a lot of work to better the home.
We stay here to visit and work on our property near Murphy. We love the area and can't wait to move that way full time. There's lot's to see and do in the area. We always hate leaving and feel like we didn't have enough time to do and see everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Donna L.

The house was a perfect spot for my husband and friend to stay.
Our families are planning on building our own mountain homes and this was a perfect place to stay while gathering information. Easy to book and the owner was very helpful.

10/10 Excellent

Sharif R., Mebane NC

Great little cabin. Clean, comfortable, quiet.
My family and I really enjoyed our stay at Lazy Timbers. We booked it at the last minute because our rental in Topsail Island was damaged and we weren't able to go. Brian was very accommodating and got the property cleaned and ready for us very quickly. The property is in a great location, about 15-20 minutes from Murphy NC which has almost everything you can think of. It is very quiet there, you can't see or hear any of the neighbors. The rental was clean and we had no issues during our stay. Will definitely stay again next time we're in that neck of the woods!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ormond T.

Fantastic get away cabin
This was a wonderful vacation cabin. It was very clean, spacious, and the beds were super comfortable. The kids had a great time with the foosball table and darts. The kitchen was very well equipped with tools and essentials that made things extra convenient.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sharon E.

Loved how tucked away it was!
Great area! Locals were wonderful...cabin was very clean and was in a good location. Did think it was kind of strange that you are ask to dispose of your trash yourself and it’s not included in the cleaning fee, other than that it gave us everything we were looking for.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

NANCY R.

A Truly Enjoyable Relaxing Week
We were looking for a place to relax that would accommodate our family as well as our daughter, son-in-law, and grand-daughter. This warm, inviting home met our needs perfectly. We were able to stay in the comfortable bedroom downstairs, with our two children nearby in the two twin beds in the game/tv room, while my daughter and her husband slept upstairs with our grand-daughter. The sun-room with beautiful windows on three sides was comfortable and perfect for family meals, games, watching movies, or just taking a nap. The kitchen was well equipped with all you need to prepare practically any meal you'd care to prepare. I was able to use the brand new Weber grill that Brian had recently provided to cook some burgers on the deck. He was even gracious enough to provide some charcoal and firewood for the fire pit where we enjoyed a nice campfire and some yummy Samoras. It was just a short 20-minute drive into Murphy where we could find anything we needed, from Ingles, Walmart, or even a cozy walk downtown strolling through shops and Antique stores, then winding down with a nice cup of coffee at The Grind coffee shop, you'll definitely want to check it out. Would we return to Lazy Timbers? ABSOLUTELY ! Thank you Brian and Sarena!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2018

About the host

Hosted by Brian Coffin

Host profile image
I am a Fish and Wildlife officer from Florida. I have enjoyed being in and around nature my whole life. My family and I bought this piece of property in 2008 and have spent many of our summers upgrading the property and enjoying our time here. We normally spend 2 - 3 weeks at a time up here and every time have found new adventures the area.

Why they chose this property

Lazy Timber is situated just south of the Tennessee border(9 miles) and to the North of Blue ridge Georgia just off of state road 294. We usually drive from South Florida but if you choose to fly here we are a 2.5 hour ride from the Atlanta airport or a 1.5 hour ride from Knoxville,TN airport. The Murphy area provides a wealth of things to do. Our property is located on the backside of the mountain where the large ten commandments of Fields of the Wood is located You could literally walk out the front door, up the hill and find yourself looking down on the 10 commandments. What a view! White water rafting is about an hour in each direction with the Ocoee river (12yo and Older) for the more experienced rafters or the Nantahala River (7 yo and Older) for the family. Lake Hiawassee is just minutes away and provides lots of fishing, tubing and boat rentals for the family. We enjoy Geocaching and have found lots of beautiful tucked away waterfalls in the area.

What makes this property unique

Location to Fields of the Wood, Secluded wooded views. Modern appliances, Heat and Air Conditioner through out the home. Wifi Satellite internet and Direct TV.

Languages:

English
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