Cozy Mountain Retreat! Lake & Mountain Views, Pet friendly!

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Lake & mountains from porch
*upper/lower porches updated 2023

Front door. We're glad you're here! Exhale, relax & enjoy your time with us.

Upper Screen Porch - a favorite!
*upper/lower porches updated 2023

Upper Screen Porch is the best!
*upper/lower porches updated 2023

Main level den with wood-burning fireplace & gas starter

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6186 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Free WiFi

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Murphy, NC

Hiwassee Lake6 min drive
Mountain View Marina6 min drive
Fields of the Wood Bible Park13 min drive
Chattanooga, TN (CHA-Chattanooga Metropolitan)111 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

Need a break from reality? Are the mountains calling you for a quiet, peaceful getaway? Time for a sabbatical? Goal setting retreat? Girls weekend? Just the 2 of you? Whether you are traveling alone or as a group, come rejuvenate in our tranquil little cottage with the lake views and beautiful mountain setting where birds sing and squirrels run.

At Morning Glory Cottage (3 bed, 2 bath, maximum 6 capacity) you can enjoy the quiet sun rises from our full-length screen porch. In the evening take a short walk to experience the sun setting across the Nantahala National Forest and finish the evening enjoying the outdoor firepit, indoor wood-burning fireplace or our favorite quiet conversation on the screen porch.

The main level has one step from the driveway into the house for easy access for limited mobility guests. Main level features 2 bedrooms (1 king and 1 queen) and a full bath with walk-in shower. Perfect for guests of all ages and physical abilities. The main level also has a fully-stocked kitchen, dining area for 6 and den with wood-burning fireplace and gas starter! (Firewood available seasonally.)

The best part is full-length screened porch with treehouse year-round views of Lake Hiawasee and Nantahala mountains. The lower level features a large media room with game table, master bedroom (king) and full bath with walk-in shower and claw-foot tub, laundry room and access to full-length covered porch with more lake and mountain views.

Morning Glory Cottage is in the Bear Paw Community of Lake Hiwassee where North Carolina, Tennessee and Georgia come together (not to be confused with the town of Hiawassee, Georgia on Lake Chatuge). We are 30 minutes west of Murphy, North Carolina and a 2 hour drive from Atlanta GA, Chattanooga TN, Knoxville TN and Asheville NC.

Property manager

Sheree Crowe

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Murphy Vacation Rental | 2BR | 2BA | 1,350 Sq Ft | Stairs Required

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

$100 fee for pets to cover deep cleans

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 cottage is in the mountains and on a lake. Mountain View Marina and Coker Creek Falls Trailhead are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Rolling Thunder River Company and Ocoee Adventure Center. Raft One and Tank Town USA are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Murphy, NC

What's nearby

Hiwassee Lake - 6 min drive
Mountain View Marina - 6 min drive
Fields of the Wood Bible Park - 13 min drive
Hanging Dog Recreation Area - 36 min drive
Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel - 39 min drive

Getting around

Chattanooga, TN (CHA-Chattanooga Metropolitan) - 111 min drive

Restaurants

‪WagonMaster Adventure Ranch - ‬19 min drive
‪G's Gas & Grill - ‬13 min drive
‪Kerns Bread Co. - ‬48 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Mountain Retreat! Lake & Mountain Views, Pet friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Mountain Retreat! Lake & Mountain Views, Pet friendly!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Mountain Retreat! Lake & Mountain Views, Pet friendly!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Mountain Retreat! Lake & Mountain Views, Pet friendly! located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Nantahala National Forest, Hiwassee Lake and Hiwassee Rive. Mountain View Marina and Apalachia Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F., Silverhill, AL usq

31 Dec 2023

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

Very nice, roomy cabin

This was my first vacation since my divorce, and my daughter and I really enjoyed it.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claudell H.

18 Dec 2023

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

Weekend Away

We enjoyed a relaxing weekend.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

30 Oct 2023

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

A Hidden Mountain Retreat

I’ve been traveling to the N Ga Mountains for years and never knew about this community. I would advise anyone who wants some peace and quiet to choose your cabin. The views are beautiful, both inside and out. The description and pictures given in the listing do not bring justice to what your eyes will see. My family and I look forward to returning.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy D., Knoxville, TN

18 July 2023

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

Great Cabin and Amenities

We loved Morning Glory! It is in a secluded community on the Hiwassee Lake. The cabin had everything that you need to enjoy during your stay. My parents and our son took the main level bedrooms and my husband and I stayed in the basement. The furnishings are nice and there are 2 large TVs in living areas with streaming service. My son watched Netflix downstairs while we enjoyed TV upstairs. The screened in porch is the jewel of the property! We sat out there enjoying the peace and quiet most of the time. It's a tree house view of the woods and lake. There are cabins on both sides but there are nice curtains to pull across the end for privacy. We brought our dog with us so we walked up and down the road multiple times a day with her. We saw rabbits and deer daily and the sunsets at the top of the hill are amazing! The downstairs bedroom had plenty of space for her large crate and we enjoyed being able to come into the house thru the screened porch with her. The kitchen has everything except for your food. We knew that Murphey is about a 40 minute drive so running to the grocery store wasn't convenient. We brought everything with us and cooked every night. The pool was awesome and had plenty of chairs. It did end up closed for maintenance the last couple of days so I'm glad we went at the 1st of the week. We had a great time and hope to return in the future. The owners were easy to contact and very nice. Morning Glory is a wonderful place!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle E.

10 June 2023

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

Family Vacation

My girls and I stayed in this cabin as the majority of our family stayed in a cabin nearby for a family reunion. Perfect place to stay for the week. Had everything we needed.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Andrew S.

4 Apr 2023

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

Beautiful Property

Great off the grid experience. If you're looking to detach from your fast paced life this is the cabin for you. Only drawback was the marina opened later in the season than expected.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandon J.

2 Nov 2022

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

Beautiful view, amazing location!

The listing is not joking when it says it's 40 minutes from everything. It is DEEP in the Bear Paw community, sitting almost at the very top of a gorgeous mountainside. The cabin itself is very quiet and secluded, with a super clean, homey feel. Sheree and their partner(s) were very responsive to all our questions and we never had a single issue with anything. If you are looking for a relaxing mountain getaway with a very nice view, I would highly recommend this place. If we return to the Murphy area, I know where I'm looking first!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mendy J.

28 Oct 2022

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

Comfy spot, great views

We enjoyed the Morning Glory cottage. The bed and furniture was comfy, everything was clean and as promised and the view from the porches was amazing. Host was quick to respond and helpful. Property was pretty remote but in a nice gated community, Roads to home were narrow and curvy. Be prepared.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Valeria J.

14 Aug 2022

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

North Carolina Vacation

We loved this property. It was close to other cities but also far away enough to feel unplugged. The property was very clean and had all of the amenities we needed. The marina that is in the same community is great and we had a lot of fun renting a boat and knee boarding. I would certainly recommend it to anyone

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shawna R.

30 July 2022

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

Very Relaxing

Had a great week on the lake with the family!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deanna D., Dunnellon, FL USA

28 May 2022

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

Peace and tranquility

What a great place to relax and get away from it all!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

21 Apr 2022

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

Perfect for a cozy getaway.

This cottage offered exactly what we were looking for- a cozy retreat in the mountains where we could enjoy time with one another. We especially loved spending time on the screened in porch.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sherri H.

10 Apr 2022

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

Amazing mtn experience

Beautifully appointed place with the flexibility to allow for guests with limited mobility or for a group to separate upstairs and downstairs. The best part for me was the details provided on each room and the packing list. Communication was excellent and hosts are wonderful!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa D.

23 Nov 2021

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

Girls Weekend

Great property, a little tricky to get to, but once tgere it was great. Very well stocked with everything, only thing to make it better would be a hot tub!!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn R.

6 Nov 2021

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

Fall Getaway

My daughter, son-in-law, and I spent a week at Morning Glory Cottage the last week of October. It was wonderful! We found the cabin to be very clean and well-appointed. The location and view were wonderful! I’ve never seen more beautiful mountains with the trees showing off their beautiful colored leaves! The screened porch was a big hit for my daughter! Even on the chilly mornings she would wrap up in a blanket and sit on the porch to read and enjoy her morning coffee. I would definitely recommend this amazing cabin, and we will definitely come again.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tamara R.

24 Oct 2021

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

Serenity, Peace & Relaxation

I can't say enough about the owners of this true cottage in the woods. Their home is perfect for a relaxing, quiet, beautiful time of renewal. We spent a month here from late September thru late October and enjoyed it tremendously. From the remoteness away from other people, to everything provided for a relaxing stay, to the immediate attention to any question or need. This is absolutely the best experience we've had renting in the mountains. Truly phenomenal view from the oversized screened porch. Comfortable furniture, beds, well stocked kitchen, great washer and dryer. We didn't use the fireplace as the weather was too warm. Our hosts were kind enough to trust us in bringing our two cats. Although they are well behaved, don't scratch furniture, have flea and tick protection; no one except this host would rent to us. Cats have a bad and undeserved reputation. For the majority of the day, they lay on the porch watching the wildlife. We are so grateful to have found this dream, a vacation for us and our girls. This is a fabulous place for any group or family. We didn't drive anywhere after dusk. Not being familiar with driving in the mountains after dark, we arranged to be home before dark. Everything else was perfect.

Stayed 30 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Madelyn S.

21 Sept 2021

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

Sister's Birthday Weekend

This was the cleanest, most comfortable place we have stayed probably ever. The care put into every detail to ensure our comfort & enjoyment was obvious and greatly appreciated. In spite of the rainy weekend, the view was beautiful and no need to venture out. The only problem is that the visit was too short. We hope to be back. Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mearl K.

14 Aug 2021

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

Enjoyable Stay!

We had an enjoyable vacation in this super cute cottage. Plenty of room for my family and lovely area. We would stay again. Drinking my coffee in the early morning on the screen porch before everyone else was awake was the Best!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Judith T.

20 June 2021

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

Relaxing Mountain Home

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Morning Glory Cottage. The home was wonderful with excellent view of the mountains and the lake. Very quiet and peaceful stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancy R., Sandy Springs, GA

8 June 2021

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

Great property with a beautiful view!

Everything was neat and clean. The screened in porch was great for views of the lake. Everything was very relaxing. In the future I may book again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

pamela s.

31 May 2021

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

Family holiday weekend getaway

Property was excellent! Very clean and had everything we needed! Enjoyed our stay very much!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte I., Orlando, FL

29 Jan 2021

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

Cozy mountain retreat

Loved our stay here! An opening came up last minute so we were able to spend New Year's here, and it was perfect. It is the perfect combination of a house that is actually used and lived in (very well equipped kitchen to cook all our meals) and a rental experience (very clean, self check-in hardware, 'welcome' signs and touches). The owners were very responsive and available during our stay as well. One of our favorite parts was the gas starter in the fireplace and the firewood supply available on the drive way. Making a cozy fireplace fire was so easy! 10/10 would recommend, we can't wait to come back! Thank you for having us :)

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel C.

2 Nov 2020

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

Cabin in Bear Paw

Sweet place to stay with plenty of room, 2 decks overlooking woods and lake. Quiet streets for long walks with or without dogs. Lake access is limited but we did take our kayaks down to the Marina and had some nice paddles out onto the lake. Recommended place to stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chrisanna V.

12 Oct 2020

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

Lovely view from screened porch

The screened porch offers a lovely view of the mountains and lake. We enjoyed just watching the squirrels gather nuts from the tree branches.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Anitra C.

23 Aug 2020

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

Peaceful getaway

We truly enjoyed our peaceful stay at Morning Glory Cottage. We enjoyed time on the lake with a boat rental, and spent restful days and evenings on the screen porch taking in the view and fresh air. Great place to unplug and recharge.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by Sheree Crowe

Hello! We are a mother (Sheree) daughter (Stacey) team and we live in the Atlanta area. We work hard managing our work lives and personal lives. We especially enjoy our down time with family and friends.

Morning Glory is truly our happy place and our respite from work, school and "busy" lives.

Why they chose this property

Our family has enjoyed vacationing in Bear Paw and on Lake Hiwassee since 2004 when my brother and his wife bought a house on the lake. Later they built a house to rent and later sold. Then in 2016 my dad and brothers built a family vacation home called Sleepy Hollow Vacation Retreat (VRBO #822363). Sleepy Hollow is truly a dream home but we still longed for a place of our own.

In 2017 during a family reunion in Bear Paw we learned this house was for sale by owner. We peeped in the windows, prayed about it and called the owners. It didn't take long for the four of us - Sheree & Clint, Stacey & Mike - to decide it was the right time and the right property. October 2017 it became our dream. We immediately began sprucing up this sweet home that had been empty for years as a retreat for young and old to rest and rejuvenate.

Stacey quickly named her Morning Glory Cottage.

What makes this property unique

Because Clint and I have parents who were not able to easily climb stairs the first thing to draw us to Morning Glory was the stepless entry. Bear Paw is in the mountains so most houses require a lot of stairs and steep inclines to the house. At Morning Glory, you can drive to the front door and there is one little ramp step into the house. Super easy for unloading too.

We also love that the main level has 2 bedrooms (king and queen), full bath with walk-in shower, den, kitchen and our very, very favorite - full-length screen porch. This allowed our parents (and some day us) to enjoy a nice vacation with ease.

Speaking of screen porch... the views of the lake and the mountains reminded us of sitting in a treehouse when we were young... without the climbing or swaying parts :-)

In 2022, we renovated the lower level to expand the media room so now there are 2 very comfortable areas for watching movies, playing games and sitting outside to enjoy the quiet views.

Bear Paw is a quiet, secluded community where you just hear the trees rustle in the summer and occasionally a boat passing on the lake. When real life gets so loud and you just need to be quiet and rest, come stay with us!