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Winter in the mountains, fishing by the fire pit. Murphy and the Casino nearby.

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Nestled on the Nottely River in Murphy, North Carolina, River Haven offers a serene retreat. Enjoy the riverside patio with a firepit or unwind from fishing and hiking at the nearby Ranger Community Center. With downtown Murphy's restaurants and shopping nearby, this cozy cabin is perfect for relaxing or exploring.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Winter in the mountains, fishing by the fire pit. Murphy and the Casino nearby.

  • River Haven is a two bedroom, two bath cabin located directly on the Nottely River in Murphy North Carolina. From the screened in porch you look out over the clear flowing river. The riverside patio is a great place to enjoy the firepit when not fishing, tubing, kayaking, hiking, or exploring Murphy and the amazing river walk. Nottely River Winery is only about 6 miles away, and it's beautiful. And lets not forget the Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino just 12 miles away.

    So you can relax at the cabin and do nothing at all, or do as much as you can if relaxing is not the only thing on the agenda. The Ranger Community Center has a kayak/canoe launch so from there a really nice float down to our place. When the water is low, about a 1.5 hour float, to as fast as 30 minutes if the water is flowing strong.

    Fishing from our bank is fun, and wade fishing even more so. We are at the end of the road so very peaceful and quiet. It seems like you are a million miles away from anything, yet downtown Murphy is nearby along with great restaurants and shopping.

    Disclaimer, VRBO shows in the map area that we are a one minute walk to a lake, we are not. I think they might mean if you are downtown. And the Hiawassee River is not 40 minutes away but maybe 15 minutes or so.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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)

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Deposit of $150.00 is required. Refundable after inspection of house.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

About the area

Located in Murphy, this vacation home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Valley River Arts and Clay's Corner are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Old Union Golf Course and Mountain View Marina. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby. Visit our Murphy travel guide
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Map
Murphy, NC

What's nearby

  • Hiwassee Lake, Murphy NC
    Hiwassee Lake
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Zhinvali Reservoir, Georgia
    Blue Ridge Lake
    28 min drive - 34.7 km
  • Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
    Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
    33 min drive - 39.3 km
  • Chatuge Lake
    Chatuge Lake
    36 min drive - 42.9 km
  • Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel
    21 min drive - 19.4 km

Getting around

  • Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA)
    99 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    15 min drive
  • Buck Bald Brewing
    18 min drive
  • Rib Country BBQ
    12 min drive
  • Yogi's Neighborhood Grill
    18 min drive
  • Waffle House
    15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Winter in the mountains, fishing by the fire pit. Murphy and the Casino nearby. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Winter in the mountains, fishing by the fire pit. Murphy and the Casino nearby.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Winter in the mountains, fishing by the fire pit. Murphy and the Casino nearby.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Winter in the mountains, fishing by the fire pit. Murphy and the Casino nearby. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is steps from Nantahala National Forest and Hiwassee Lake. Chattahoochee National Forest and Valley River Arts are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Winter in the mountains, fishing by the fire pit. Murphy and the Casino nearby. Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 82 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil C.

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

Great place

Great place wonderful views and plenty to do
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis Gregg Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway. The property was clean and very comfortable. The river right out back combined with the outdoor swing an rocker is perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edward M.

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

peaceful stay

great house. loved being on the river with no houses across from us! very peaceful and quiet. not real fond of the gravel road entrance but will not stop us from staying again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick R.

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

Peaceful/Beautiful

Beautiful location and peaceful environment. House had everything we needed, very relaxing! Thank you!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey C.

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

River Hideaway

Location! Location! Location! If you are looking for a spot that you can walk out of the back door and jump in the river, this is it. All you need to enjoy a breakaway from the daily grind can be had; plus, it's conveniently located to downtown Murphy!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trina S.

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

Perfect Escape!

The property was wonderful and even better than anticipated! It is truly relaxing and serene by the river or ion the back porch. Just what we needed. The host was great and very communicative.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Autumn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Spectacular view

The home was very clean and the view was spectacular. The only two complaints were all of the beds were old (need to be replaced) and the other is they have well water which smelt of sulfure and was not pleasant.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We all enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time, great weather, loved the sound of the river.AAA
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Le Ann and Mike are excellent hosts! The home is beautifully decorated and very comfortable. The location was perfect for a true getaway. Having stayed in many VRBO locations, have to say this was one was very clean, well appointed and some place we would stay again.
Relaxing fire pit at the waters edge.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melody B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was very clean and in peaceful area. Exactly what we were looking for a quick get away.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place peaceful screened in back porch was awesome. Enjoyed being on the river. Hope to get back there sometime soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy and very clean! Great views of the river!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paulla E.

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

Beautiful property

Our stay was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

April R.

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

Great place

Nice, quiet ebd of riad, sounds of the river were wonderful. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kari C.

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

Family trip

Our family had a wonderful trip for my husband's birthday. It was one to remember, and i would recommend to all our family amd friends
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carla B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely beautiful property, the sound of running water is so relaxing. Love the fire pit being right beside the water. Screen porch/deck overlooking the water is a huge plus and very well furnished. Loved the layout of the house. Very comfortable and well appointed. Can't wait to stay here again. The owner is very nice and responds quickly. No complaints at all. Location is great. 20 minutes to nice restaurants in Blue Ridge and 15 minutes from Murphy.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

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

Yet another great stay

Third time and is still a great quiet place.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edin S.

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

The location is amazing

The whole family/ friends enjoyed this property, the property is super clean, the communication & check in process was easy and good. (The river is ice cold even in July) I would definitely recommend this property to anyone
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Celeste H.

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

Great Getaway!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property! Everything was clean, and the location on the river was absolutely great! We enjoyed swimming and kayaking in the river and listening to the sounds of the flowing water along with the various singing birds. We especially liked sitting on the porch overlooking the creek each morning while drinking our coffee. We made lasting memories and enjoyed "unplugging" and spending time in nature and with family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy W.

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

Great place

We had a wonderful time. We love the place. This was our second time staying. Great place!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff T.

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

Had a wonderful time.

This is a beautiful home in a perfect location. The home had all we needed for a stay. Overall a great experience. Definitely the best place to stay near Murphy, NC.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

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

Great relaxing weekend

The property clean and peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy H.

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

Great place

Loved the house. Very clean! We loved the screen porch! Very relaxing visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jose E.

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

Spring break family away

Loved the river view. Modern cabin. Nice furniture and soft comfortable beds. Would come again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023