On river.Within a 5-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Nantahala National Forest and Hiwassee River. Clay's Corner and John C. Campbell Folk School are also within 2 miles (3 km).
John C. Campbell Folk School - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
Murphy River Walk - 10 min drive - 10.0 km
Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel - 14 min drive - 15.1 km
Getting around
Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) - 104 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 8 min drive
Buck Bald Brewing - 9 min drive
Rib Country Murphy - 11 min drive
Burger King - 11 min drive
Wendy's - 9 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
"River Paradise!" Luxury waterfront home situated on beautiful Hiawassee River.
Luxury home situated on beautiful Hiawassee River. Walk the path leading from front door to the river or just sit on the deck and enjoy the river views. A few steps to the river for your morning coffee or evening cocktail. This beautiful home is well equipped with heated bathroom floors, wrap around deck with view of river, with 2 master suites with private porches and much more. Home in convenient location, 10 minutes to the town of Murphy (and Casino), and just 1 mile to the John C Campbell Folk School. Nothing better than the sound of the river from your bedroom. Flip a switch to light the gas fireplace logs on those chilly mornings. Located on a quiet street with just a few homes. Great spot for your morning walks. Perfect mountain getaway. You will be in Paradise and on Paradise (road name). Home equipped with all your needs like WiFi, gas grill, fully equipped kitchen and more. Television in each bedroom and living room. Internet with 100MB download speeds for working from home, streaming, or gaming. Short distance to local attractions like Fires Creek for picnics, hiking, and fishing. Nantahala has great kayaking and rafting. This property has a limit of 4 guests only, no exceptions.
Property manager
Dave
Languages
English
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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)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Electric car charging station
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
Pets are welcome
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 2 pets
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.
"River Paradise!" Luxury waterfront home situated on beautiful Hiawassee River. Reviews
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Lynda T.
15 Mar 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
Beautiful spot in Paradise
Weather for our stay was still cool but we enjoyed the decks and fire pit across the small street down by the water. We brought our dog who loved getting into the cold flowing mountain water. The stairs were step for us so we spent our time on the main floor where the living area and kitchen are and one master. If you’re a coffee lover, you will enjoy coffee by keurig, espresso maker or even, my favorite, the ole percolator. We enjoyed playing cards beside the gas indoor fireplace and coffee on the deck. Such a peaceful place to relax and enjoy the sounds of nature.
Lynda T.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Michelle S.
4 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property & Great location!
Such a relaxing week with friends. Great location and close proximity to several locations! Beautiful river view! The house was perfect for our group and we enjoyed the large living area. Much time was spent there with the fireplace! We’re planning our next trip back! (During warmer months so we can enjoy the lovely decks and fire pit)
Michelle S.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
jean v.
26 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas with the family
A beautiful, very cozy place to spend time with your family. I would return to this place again.
jean v.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Cindy M.
11 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Fun in Paradise
We thoroughly enjoyed our visit. Very convenient to the Campbell School, but the highlight was the evening fire beside the river.
Cindy M.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Maryann L.
3 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Very quiet and comfortable home
I rented this for my son and his wife. They only stayed there during the night and it was very comfortable. They enjoyed the fireplace in the mornings.
Maryann L.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Terry S.
3 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great anniversary trip
Great location for all we wanted to do. Love the house and the view of the river.
Terry S.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Paul R.
11 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise!!!
We had an absolute wonderful stay, things to do in the area… Sitting by the fire pit and watching the river was a major highlight… Will definitely stay there again next year! 😎
Paul R.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lamar S., USA
10 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home
Quiet neighborhood making it the perfect place to rest and enjoy the sounds of nature. Our third stay there. Thank you!
Lamar S.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jessica S.
15 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely beautiful
We had to change our plans because of a hurricane, and they were so helpful! Truly life savors! The place is stunning and the river is extremely relaxing. We would love to return!
Jessica S.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Shala G.
23 Sep 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Peace and relaxation
What a great cabin. The view to the river is so calming. The two suites made it great for us and my in-laws to have our own space. Any questions we had we received a super quick response and Mike went above and beyond for us. Anything we needed, Mike had. We cooked a large meal and had everything we needed. I can’t wait to book another trip and come back.
Shala G.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
wark55
15 Sep 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay close to the folkschool.
Amazing place to stay close to the school, Amazing view, comfortable furniture, very firm mattress. We had a wonderful time.
wark55
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Katherine M.
8 Sep 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful "River Paradise"
River Paradise was exactly as the photos on the VRBO website depicted. The location was close to downtown Murphy, Ingles (grocery store), Brasstown, and Hayestown - all fun places to visit and shop.
The house was roomy and nicely decorated with the North Carolina theme. The kitchen was well stocked with everything one would need. Our favorite was its close location right on the beautiful Hiawassee River with comfortable chairs to sit, sip a glass of wine and enjoy the river with the added bonus of lots of Canada Geese to watch and enjoy.
Mike, the local manager, was very easy to communicate with and responded quickly to both emails and telephone calls.
Overall, it was an absolutely wonderful trip (we stayed 5 days). I would definitely recommend River Paradise to all who love the NC area and rivers.
Katherine M.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
PATIENCE A.
28 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and appeallng, well outfitted
The sound of the river was so relaxing. The beds were very comfortable, the kitchen was well outfitted for cooking and the home was beautifully appointed. Two exceptions: we never could figure out how to use the TV. Everything else had great instructions though, ty. The other thing was we were at first rather disappointed that there was a small road between the house and the river itself, but river access was nice and easy to get to down a short path. And the house and decks do have great views of that stretch of the river. Very dog friendly lodging.
PATIENCE A.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Cecilia R.
5 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Getaway
We had a wonderful weekend stay at your home! The home was exactly as described, and extremely comfortable and clean. We really enjoyed sitting at the river each evening. Thanks again for sharing your home with us!
Cecilia R.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Melissa S.
1 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Truly a riverside paradise
We enjoyed everything about this home - cleanliness, location, home layout, prompt communication with management. The only advice I have is to provide more detailed keypad instructions upfront with the check-in process. This will ensure getting “welcomed” into the vacation home after a long travel day is a smooth process. Once that was figured out, though, everything was better than expected. Plus, the sound of the river while enjoying our morning coffees on the porch was the perfect way to begin each day. We would definitely book this home again.
Melissa S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
ann s.
22 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome spot!
We truly enjoyed our stay! The home is wonderful and that spot on the river is so beautiful! The location is perfect- close to the river, hiking spots, JC Campbell, Lake Chatuge... But just staying at the house and the river was a lovely vacation in itself!
The only suggestions- We did have a tiny bit of a challenge figuring out the key pad to get in, so it might help others to have more info about that. And the bed upstairs was a bit uncomfortable.
ann s.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
AJ R.
22 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
Great location, easy to get to, not far from town and very beautiful and quiet, easy access to the river
AJ R.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Susan B., Decatur, GA
14 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Even better the 2nd time around...
This is the second time we've stayed at the cabin this year. It is in a perfect location for attending classes at the Folk School, but this time our visit was purely a vacation. We enjoyed relaxing on the porch to the sounds of the rushing Hiawasee and the birds chirping and flying about - we even saw a young bald eagle swooping down the river! The cabin is in a central and convenient spot for visiting the nearby charming small towns yet feels like a private retreat.
Susan B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Susan B., Decatur, GA
15 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful home by the Hiawasee
Wonderful home by the river! Well-appointed, great layout to accommodate two couples, nicely furnished, quiet location, easy to access and most importantly - right beside the river! A perfect spot for those attending the Folk School which is a 2-3 minute drive at tops. Or a perfect spot for anyone visiting this section of the Western NC mountains. Very enjoyable stay and we look forward to returning!