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Amazing Sweetwater Lodge - custom lakefront home with mountain views. Close to Blue Ridge!

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Outdoor dining
TV, fireplace, DVD player, ping pong
Exterior
TV, fireplace, DVD player, ping pong
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

5 bedrooms5 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Murphy, NC
  • Hiwassee Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Hiwassee River
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Mountain View Marina
    ‪6 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Amazing Sweetwater Lodge - custom lakefront home with mountain views. Close to Blue Ridge!

Sweetwater Lodge, this amazing, custom-built, lake-front home, is located in Bear Paw, a gated community on Lake Hiwassee in western North Carolina. The lake is located just west of Murphy, and less than 30 minutes from either Georgia or Tennessee. It offers unparalleled privacy where family and friends can relax and enjoy swimming, boating, and other watersports on this hidden jewel of the Blue Ridge mountains. Sweetwater Lodge is the ideal place to disconnect from it all, but features Starlink Internet service and a Verizon cell booster if you need to stay connected.

Lovingly built with thoughtful attention to every detail, the home sleeps 15 and offers 5 bedrooms with 4.5 baths. The master suite is conveniently located on the main level and features a comfy king-sized bed and private bath with a walk-in shower. The main level also includes an expansive well-appointed gourmet kitchen that opens to a great room, designed for comfortable relaxation. It also features a soaring rock fireplace and breathtaking views of the lake and mountains.

Upstairs on the third level there are are two bedrooms, each with a full bathroom and private balcony. There is also a cozy loft area with a pull-out couch and comfy armchairs for reading, relaxing, and enjoying the view.

On the terrace level, you'll find 2 additional bedrooms—one featuring a king-size bed and the other a kids' room with 2 bunk beds (4 total), plus one full bathroom. This lower level also boasts a game/movie room with a ping pong table, toys, games, puzzles, and movies for those times when the kids (or maybe even the adults) need some quiet time. There is also a second refrigerator/freezer with ice-maker located on this level.

Sweetwater Lodge has covered porches on three sides of the house but the expansive upstairs back porch off the great room and overlooking the lake and mountains is always the favorite gathering place for family and friends. It has ample comfortable seating featuring a large swinging bed that is the ultimate spot for an afternoon nap. There is a fireplace on this porch which makes enjoying coffee outside on brisk mornings or roasting marshmallows anytime a real treat.

The home also features a top-of-the-line, two-story doc, perfect for sunbathing, lounging, watching the family enjoy swimming in the lake, or just relaxing and soaking up the breathtaking views. On the dock you'll find two kayaks, and a spacious slip where you can bring your own boat (owned or rented) and tie up directly at the dock. The home is located just a three-minute ride from Mountainview Marina—the most spectacular marina in the region—which offers pontoon boat rentals.

The Bear Paw community features a central clubhouse with an Olympic-sized size swimming pool, tennis court, indoor pickleball/basketball court, and playground.

Nearby Attractions
There are countless opportunities for fun and adventure away from the lake. The downtown shops and restaurants of Murphy, Hayesville, Blue Ridge, and Hiawassee are all less than an hour away, as is the world-class white-water rafting on the Nantahala and Ocoee Rivers. Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino is a fairly new addition to the area and is a short 40-minute drive away. The Casino offers 70 traditional table games, 1,000 slots, five food outlets, and cocktails, plus a new bowling alley, an arcade, and a full-service restaurant.

So whether you come to Sweetwater Lodge to relax and enjoy the amazing views with family and friends, to experience boating and water sports on gorgeous Lake Hiwassee, or to venture away from the lake for other adventures, this special place offers something for everyone.
Please Note: We have a outdoor fireplace, as well as we added a gas firepit on the hillside going down to the lake access. However the wood burning fire-pit between this house and the neighbors does not belong to this property.
During your stay at this cabin, you're just a quick walk from Nantahala National Forest. An arcade/games room is available. The cabin offers free WiFi and 4.5 bathrooms.
  • Air-conditioned cabin with washing machine, 4.5 bathrooms and fireplace
  • Free WiFi
  • Steps from Nantahala National Forest and Hiwassee Lake
As a guest of Amazing Sweetwater Lodge - custom lakefront home with mountain views. Close to Blue Ridge!, you'll find barbecue grills and an arcade/games room. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Murphy cabin is smoke free.

Property manager

Vacation Rentals by Ashley LLC

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking allowed outside only. Discard in trash.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Table tennis

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and a deadlock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

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BOOK NOW Lake Mountain Views.Close to Blue Ridge!
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Amazing Sweetwater Lodge - custom lakefront home with mountain views. Close to Blue Ridge! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 64 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time at Sweetwater Lodge
Sweetwater Lodge was just as we had hope…an upscale waterfront home with beautiful views. The furnishings were very nice and the kitchen fully prepared for our large family. Our kids loved the large, two story dock and evenings playing ping pong. The marina is close by to rent a pontoon boat for the day. Ashley, our contact, was very friendly and helpful! Are already making plans to return next summer.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful house
We enjoyed our stay immensely. Plenty of room, well appointed and comfortable. The outside decks are great, we spent most of our time there and on the lake. The views are fabulous. The dock is on a quiet part of the lake and while it was not easy to get down to the lake, it was not as steep and difficult as places we have stayed in past years. We saw bald eagles, herons and ospreys. The property manager was immediately available and responsive to any questions. Loved every minute!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
Most beautiful view we’ve experienced so far. The house was perfect! It felt like our own personal lake, we hardly ever saw other boats and the water was very clear.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doreen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Family Vacation
The house was beautiful. The views and location on lake was amazing! What made our trip perfect was the added bonus of Ashley's assistance and help before, during and after our trip. Thank you Ashley!!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nearly a perfect trip
This was a family vacation that involved 12 people from ages 12-72. Ashley was super helpful from assisting with the reservation in the beginning, through payment and then upon checkout and assisting in finding lost articles we left behind. The house and lake are beautiful. We had more than enough space. The only complaints, and when I say complaints, they are very minor. The road in the neighborhood is very narrow and the driveway of the house is super steep. This was mentioned but the driveway was steeper than anticipated. The dock furniture is showing wear and tear and there could be more space for trash removal. Other than that, things were outstanding, and we would book the house again without hesitation.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Sonja M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view, beautiful property
Pros: The view is everything. Very spacious, well kept property. Beds were super comfortable. Kitchen was well-stocked. Cons: trash area was not across the street to dump trash as stated in checkout instructions so we rode for miles into town to drop the stinky trash off. Many dishes were dirty.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Asem A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Stay was great. House was really clean, lots to do, well maintained.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joel R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible lake & mountain views!
We really enjoyed the cabin. It was larger than the photos appear and the views were excellent! Just be area that there are no stores or restaurants within 30 minutes and the driveway was very steep.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lina C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location
Loved the quiet! So incredibly peaceful. Waterline was very low gave us an opportunity to hike down by rocks. Great workout! Was a wonderfully chill Thanksgiving!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terri C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Get A Way
Awesome place for a family gathering. The cabin and view was amazing.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alana S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful get away!
We had an amazing time at this beautiful cabin. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deanna K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mountains and lakes for days
We had a lovely weekend with my mom (82) and my twin teenage boys (15). Main level master with walk-in shower was perfect accessibility for my mom. The teenagers never complained about the internet speed once. We cooked at home every night, even getting the teenagers to learn a new recipe. Watched movies on our own Netflix login on the smart TV and played many of the games that came stocked in the basement. My mom loved the selection of books around the cabin, and plenty of reading nooks. The only disappointment is I couldn’t figure out how to turn on the gas fireplace, so some instructions for the more challenges of us would be appreciated!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christa T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Happy new year!!
Several family friends travel every year for New Years. I found this home for our group. It was amazing. The home is beautiful. The kitchen was well stocked. The space was perfect for many people! Loved it!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

debbi c., marietta

Liked: Cleanliness
Styer than we thought!
We had 5 couples stay in this wonderful house. We woke every morning with a beautiful fog over the lake and then we had a beautiful sunset at night. The kitchen was well equipped. We used the fireplace outside to roast our marshmallows. The beds were comfortable We would definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property, gorgeous views
We had a great time at Sweetwater! We could have sat on the porch all day. The kids enjoyed going kayaking on the lake. The house was beautiful and very well stocked! Will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Breath taking
We spotted this gem of a property from the lake a couple of years ago and immediately booked it for our next vacation. Unfortunately, Covid had other plans and we had to postpone for an entire year. The property manager and owners were kind enough to extend our reservation without penalty. After 2 years of eagerly waiting, we were rewarded with the most amazing vacation ever! The view of the mountains across the lake were pictureque and a perfect way to start the morning. The house was spacious and well furnished. We had 8 adults in our group and were very comfortable and even had one spare bedroom (with 2 bunk beds if we had choosen to bring any children). Lake Hiwassee is AMAZING! The 81 degree water was perfect for swiming, fishing and boating (we brought our own boat that we put on the dock, or you can rent one from the near by marina). We can not wait to come back next year!!

10/10 Excellent

Dawn M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best house yet!
We started the search for our ‘annual lake house’ retreat in 2016. This was by far the best house we’ve visited yet! The layout was perfect for our 6 adults/ 6 kids and was very well stocked with everything you may need for your stay. Ashley, the property manager, was wonderful throughout our booking, postponement from covid and finally our stay. The home is absolutely gorgeous and the view is breathtaking. I can’t emphasize enough what an enjoyable time everyone had and how great the location on the lake. The only reason we gave location 4 stars is because of the distance to the nearest store (35 minutes). This is a very quiet community, so you don’t get the feel of a ‘neighborhood’. It still fet remote and an escape from the craze of city life. We will definitely consider coming back!!!!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

LEI M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful views!
The accommodations exceeded my expectations! We loved this house! It had everything we needed and had plenty of room to spread out. We made some wonder memories here.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house and the view were even better than expected. Beautiful and relaxing!
We really enjoyed our time here. The home was clean and comfortable. The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed for cooking and eating. Loved the layout for visiting with friends and family. The views were amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melanie F., Tennessee

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful winter weekend
My sister and I rented this property for a long weekend with our families. We have four children ages 1 to 6. We found the house to be perfect for us! Overall great condition. Very clean. The kitchen was very well stocked and we spent most of our time cooking throughout the weekend. Our kids enjoyed the playground equipment at the front of the community. I only wish it would have snowed while we were there so we could have tried out the sledding hill. This was a great winter weekend getaway but I would love to come back and enjoy the lake during the summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

TONYA L.

Liked: Cleanliness
My family has experienced several Cabin vacations. But this property is by far one of the best.
This property from beginning to end is the best experience I've ever encountered. Kudos to Ms Ashley for her prompt responses to my questions or concerns. Sweet water lodge is everything you're looking for.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nathan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving
Great time!!

10/10 Excellent

Matt C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
This place is exactly as shown. We had the time of our lives. Definitely want to return in summer months. The property is a lil far out but who cares you don’t want to leave anyways!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rita B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Harley Davidson Riders Paradise
Great location and rental property! What spectacular views off the main and lower level balconies. Marina located close and in the community for rentals. We were very prepared for food prior to arriving since we were traveling by motorcycles and one car which made it fun to prepare meals together in the evenings. Amazing roads to travel on our motorcycles. Would highly recommend arrival in the subdivision during the day. We arrived late in the evening and we had no idea that the ride would take 5 minutes from the entrance to the home and not knowing the roads we were not prepared for the tight curves and steep incline going up the driveway. We obviously got used to the roads and driveway once we navigated using them a few times however I would recommend a 4 by 4 truck with power. The Property Mgr Ashley was prompt with responding and met the homeowner who was very nice talk with. Thanks for allowing us to have great memories and lots of laughs with a great group of friends.

10/10 Excellent

Tim H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house on the most peaceful lake
We stayed in mid-August at this house with 3 other couples and 5 kids ranging from 18mo-4yo. The house was spacious and every family had their space and own bathroom. The lake was wonderfully warm, crystal clear and calm from so few boats out on the lake. The floats and kayaks were awesome amenities as we spent most of our time swimming off the dock. We are already trying to figure out when we can return!