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Walk to the river or stay at the cabin w/ great outdoor space. Close to the Folk School & Casino

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Property grounds
Exterior
Exterior
Dining
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 71 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space

Check out the area

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Murphy, NC
  • Popular LocationJohn C. Campbell Folk School6 min drive
  • Popular LocationMurphy River Walk10 min drive
  • Popular LocationHarrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel14 min drive
  • AirportChattanooga, TN (CHA-Chattanooga Metropolitan)102 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom

1 King Bed

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Walk to the river or stay at the cabin w/ great outdoor space. Close to the Folk School & Casino

Welcome to Babblebrook Lodge, expertly management by Great Mountain Cabin Rentals in Murphy NC.This is a lovely, peaceful log cabin in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains. It has 3 full bathrooms and 3 bedrooms, as well as another room that can sleep 1 more. 2 bedrooms and bathrooms are on the first floor you enter from the driveway, only climbing 5 steps.

The light-and-bright home has an all wood interior and exterior with a vaulted ceiling great room, and a small but nice mountain view visible from the decks and one of the bedrooms. You gaze at the mountain from the guest bedroom window throughout the spring and summer. If it's cold, just click the remote and the natural stone fireplace springs to life with warmth and a dancing light to cozy up to.
The ground floor (wood walls, tile floor) has a large game room with an air hockey table, a pool table, and a pacman machine. A bedroom, bathroom, and spare room with futon here have so much privacy that they can feel like they have their own place. This floor is built into the side of the hill making it always cool in the summer. There is a workstation here which you can place in front of the large window--listen to the brook and birds singing while you work, watch the birds flock to the bird feeder just outside during mini-breaks.

But don't spend all of your time inside! The house has 2 large decks, one of which is partially screened, with a total of 6 chairs and a triple swing. 2 of the chairs in the screened-in area are top-quality gliders.
And then there's the best feature of the property: the backyard! I have put extensive work into it, installing stone steps leading to two separate stone seating areas with top quality, very comfortable seats (one is a triple glider bench), 2 hammocks, and 2 fire pits. These sit beside the mesmerizing stream running through the property (which you can also hear burbling from the deck). Make a fire in the natural rock fire pit in the secluded sitting area by the bend in the stream, toast marshmallows and listen to the crackling of the fire harmonize with the brook's tiny waterfall, or take the most restful nap of your life in the hammocks there.
I have planted fig, apple, chestnut, and peach trees, and blueberry bushes, while muscadine grape vines and blackberry bushes grow up an enormous tree. Pick any fruit that's ready!

The cabin has a large, paved driveway with automatic lights, excellent cell reception (at least for Verizon), and blazingly fast wifi (over 100 Mbps) that reaches all the way down to the stream. Do your work in the hammock, surf the web in the seating areas, or livestream by the real stream to make your friends jealous!

About the Neighborhood:
The cabin lies nestled in Nantahala National Forest in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains. It is an excellent base for day-trips. Many quaint and lovely towns are in the area (Blue Ridge, GA is only 30 minutes away) and 3 wonderful cities are within a 2 hour drive: Atlanta, GA; Asheville, NC; and Chattanooga, TN. There are more opportunities to hike, kayak, or tube than you could do in a month. The Hiwassee River runs through the neighborhood, making fishing, tubing, or kayaking a snap. A fairly easy nature trail runs along the river, canopied by trees, just a 5 minute walk from the cabin's front door.
The neighborhood, Highland Creek, has all paved, easy to drive roads and a pavilion on the Hiwassee River which you are welcome to use as the river access point. Lowe's, Walmart, and Ingles supermarket are all within a 10 minute drive.

*Any stays over 28 days will incur additional cleaning fees.

Property manager

Tim & Tara Noland
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pet friendly
Outdoor Space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
2 dogs max no larger than 40 pounds each; No cats

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Murphy

Located in Murphy, this cabin is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Victoria's Center and Union County Farmers Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Nantahala National Forest and Chattahoochee National Forest. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and hunting.
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Murphy, NC

What's nearby

  • Hiwassee River - 2 min walk
  • John C. Campbell Folk School - 6 min drive
  • Clay's Corner - 6 min drive
  • Murphy River Walk - 10 min drive
  • Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) - 103 min drive

Restaurants

  • Buck Bald Brewing - 9 min drive
  • Dunkin' - 9 min drive
  • McDonald's - 9 min drive
  • Wendy's - 9 min drive
  • The Parson's Pub - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Walk to the river or stay at the cabin w/ great outdoor space. Close to the Folk School & Casino pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Walk to the river or stay at the cabin w/ great outdoor space. Close to the Folk School & Casino?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walk to the river or stay at the cabin w/ great outdoor space. Close to the Folk School & Casino?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Walk to the river or stay at the cabin w/ great outdoor space. Close to the Folk School & Casino located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps from Nantahala National Forest and Hiwassee River. John C. Campbell Folk School and Clay's Corner are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katherine D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Folk School Trip
We enjoyed our stay. The house worked perfectly with 3 bedrooms/3 baths for 3 couples on a Folk School trip. Only suggestion we would have is to have warmer light bulbs in the kitchen/family room area or more individual lights. We found it hard to strike a balance of comfortable lighting for aging eyes.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Pet friendly cabin
Super close to town and in a great neighborhood, this cabin is well appointed and has everything you’d need for a stay. The basement gaming area is a great distraction and the beautiful back yard is great. It was a bit too cold for us to enjoy it, but will def be back in summer!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jay B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Serene and idylic
We really enjoyed our stay. Sitting on the deck, watching the babbling brook and all the wildlife was so relaxing (the deer and bunny all but never left the property). Cabin is beautiful all pine with matching furniture. Enough games and activities to last a month. Murphy was great too with it's many good restaurants, art scene, antiquing with plenty of parking and very uncrowded. Definitely would come stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

ana h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
just the perfect place
clean, entertaining, inviting, cozy, that is how i would describe this place. Highly recommend it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Tim & Tara Noland

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