Title: Brighter Days Retreat - 3 Bedroom in a gated community - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=83963876&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire chalet # Brighter Days Retreat - 3 Bedroom in a gated community ## Photo gallery for Brighter Days Retreat - 3 Bedroom in a gated community ![Property grounds - Brighter Days Retreat - 3 Bedroom in a gated community (Murphy)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83970000/83963900/83963876/d56582e4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Brighter Days Retreat - 3 Bedroom in a gated community (Murphy)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83970000/83963900/83963876/20a3ae4c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Brighter Days Retreat - 3 Bedroom in a gated community (Murphy)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83970000/83963900/83963876/e9d86a4b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Coffee/tea maker, cookware/dishes/utensils - Brighter Days Retreat - 3 Bedroom in a gated community (Murphy)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83970000/83963900/83963876/d7681cb0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Brighter Days Retreat - 3 Bedroom in a gated community (Murphy)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83970000/83963900/83963876/feac9b61.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in the mountains, this upscale cabin offers a serene retreat with a stone gas fireplace, spacious kitchen, and large covered porch perfect for taking in the views. With plenty of seating areas throughout, including rocking chairs on the porch and a family room with foosball table downstairs. ## Reviews 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire chalet 2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Air conditioning - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Mountain view ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Brighter Days Retreat - 3 Bedroom in a gated community Upscale Relaxation! Pull up and be drawn in by the mountain view as you step onto the covered porch that wraps around this mountain cabin on three sides. Walk inside and be greeted by a large great room with stone gas fireplace, comfortable seating, bar height dining table that seats 6, spacious kitchen with granite counters. Lots of windows to graze out over the mountain view and two sliding glass doors allow for quick access to the large, covered porch where there are rocking chairs calling your name! Gas grill on deck too! The main floor offers a guest bedroom with Queen size bed with flat screen TV and full bathroom. Upstairs offers the master suite with King size bed, flat screen TV and full bathroom with walk in shower. Downstairs is the third bedroom with two twin beds and another full bathroom. Spacious family room with flat screen TV, foosball table, two couches give plenty of room for everyone to spread out and another table - great for playing cards, games or just enjoying the company of family and friends. \*\*TV service is Roku\*\* Internet available too ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the accommodation: Internet access ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Towels provided ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Things to do - Foosball table ### 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) ## Similar properties ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93580000/93571100/93571084/8bcd7d56.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Secluded Cabin w/ Deck 13 Miles to Downtown Murphy Murphy - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Parking included 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-22&endDate=2026-03-23&selected=93571084&PinnedHotelID=93571084&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![House (2 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93200000/93199600/93199531/9e1c728f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Family-friendly Murphy Cabin w/ Deck & Fire Pit! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 124 ## About the area Downtown Murphy, a neighborhood in Murphy, is home to this chalet. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Nantahala National Forest and Hiwassee River, while Valley River Arts and Clay's Corner are cultural highlights. [Visit our Murphy travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Murphy.dx8683) [View more Chalets in Murphy](https://www.expedia.ca/Murphy-Chalets.d8683-aaChalets.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=35.085163,-84.03853&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:kmduExw%7C_O%3FS%3FQ%40S%3FQ%40S%40Q%3FSBQ%40S%40S%40QBSBQBQBQBQBSBQDQBQDQDQDQDQDOFQDQFODOFQFOHQFMFQHMFOHOFMHOHMJMHOHMHMJMHKJMJKJKJMJKJKJKJKLIJKLILIJILILILGLILGLGLGLGNGLELGLENENELCLCNGNCLANENANCLANCN%3FLANANANAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%40N%40N%40N%3FLBN%40NBN%40LDN%40LBNFNBLBNDLDLDNFLDLFLFNFLFLFLHLFJHLHLHLHJHLJJJJHLJJJJJJLJJHJJLJJHLJLHLHNHLHLHNHLFNHNFLHPFLFPFNFPDNFNFPDPFNDPDPBPDPDPBPDPBRBPBPBPBP%40R%40PBR%40R%40P%40R%40P%3FR%40P%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FRAP%3FRAPARAPARCPAPARCPCRCPCPCRENCPEPERCPENEPGPEPGNGPENGNGPGNGNINGNINGLINILINILINIJKLILKLKLIJKJKLKJKHMJKJKJMHKJMHMHMHKFMHMHMDMHOFMFMDMDOFMDMDODMDOBODMBOBMBOBO%40OBM%40O%40O%40O%40O%3FO%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAO%3FOAMAOAOAMCOAOCOCMCOCOEMCMEOEOEMEMGMEOEMGMGMIMEMIMIMGMIKIMIMKKIMIKMKKKIKKKMKKKKKMIMKMIMIKIOKMIOIMGOIMGOIOGOGOIOGQGOEOGQEOGQEQEQEOEQESCQEOCQCSCQCQCSCQCSAQAQASCQ%3FSAQAS%3FQAS%3FQ%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=oILWuk8sVQdXJjcMfxHBArfbRiY=) Murphy, NC ### What's nearby - ![Hiwassee Lake, Murphy NC](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976197254/2ddea79b-515e-47e1-ae80-5b8a5ad05e98.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Hiwassee Lake 4 min walk \- 0.4 km - ![a metal and wooden rust colored bridge over a lake surrounded by lake water, green grass and lush green trees with powerful clouds and red sky at sunset at Murphey Candler Park in Atlanta Georgia USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6283375/ef831d7a-55c5-453e-8b7f-c7c06a06b279.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Murphy River Walk 11 min walk \- 0.9 km - Valley River Arts 2 min walk \- 0.2 km - Hiwassee River 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - Murphy Trussel 8 min walk \- 0.7 km ### Getting around - Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) 101 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 13 min walk - Burger King 5 min drive - Buck Bald Brewing 3 min walk - Taco Bell 4 min drive - Rib Country BBQ 4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Brighter Days Retreat - 3 Bedroom in a gated community pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Brighter Days Retreat - 3 Bedroom in a gated community? ### What time is check-out at Brighter Days Retreat - 3 Bedroom in a gated community? ### Where is Brighter Days Retreat - 3 Bedroom in a gated community located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Brighter Days Retreat - 3 Bedroom in a gated community Reviews ## Reviews ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Sallie D. Dec 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Check-in #### Nice place to stay! The home was wonderful! The stay was wonderful. Only complaint is that we had to go out of our way to pick up and drop off keys. We are used to keyless entry or a lockbox at the house to get the keys. ##### Sallie D. 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