Escape to a peaceful Smoky Mountain retreat with this spacious 5-bedroom home, complete with a private saltwater pool and wraparound deck boasting stunning mountain views. Bring your pup along for walks on the on-site trails, or spend a day at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 16669 sq m
Popular amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
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About this property
Expansive Home on 16 Acres w/ Smoky Mountain Views
Find a peaceful and quiet Smoky Mountain retreat at this spacious vacation rental! Featuring 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, a private pool, and a wraparound deck with stunning mountain views, this Murphy home is a destination within itself. Bring your pup along for walks through the on-site trails, or load up the car and spend a day at the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Step out to the deck and enjoy a family cookout, then top off your day with a campfire and s’mores before calling it a night!
-- THE PROPERTY --
Private Hot Tub | Saltwater Pool (Open April 15th-September) | Pet Friendly w/ Fee | Trails On-Site | EV Charging
Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: King Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed | Bedroom 4: 2 Queen Beds | Bedroom 5: King Bed, 2 Twin/Full Bunk Beds
OUTDOOR LIVING: Multi-level wraparound deck, screened-in dining area, gas grill, lounge chairs, front porch, porch swing, 16 acres, mountain views INDOOR LIVING: 3 Smart TVs w/ cable, wood-burning fireplace, dining table, desktop computer, laptop-friendly workspaces, jetted tub, walk-in closets, ceiling fans GAME ROOM: Smart TV w/ cable, wood-burning fireplace, pool table, ping pong table, dartboard, 2nd fully equipped kitchen, breakfast bar w/ bar stools MAIN KITCHEN: Fully equipped w/ stainless steel appliances, cooking basics, drip coffee maker, toaster, knife set, dishware & flatware, island w/ bar stools GENERAL: Central heating & air conditioning, high-speed WiFi, keyless entry, washer & dryer, laundry detergent, linens & towels, beach towels, complimentary toiletries, hair dryers, trash bags & paper towels, electric vehicle charging on-site (NEMA 14-50 outlet) FAQ: Stairs required, bedroom & bathroom on 1st floor, pet fee (paid pre-trip), 3 exterior security cameras (facing out) PARKING: Gravel driveway (6 vehicles)
-- THE LOCATION --
OUTDOOR RECREATION: Hiwassee Lake (7.1 miles), Cherokee Lake Recreation Area (17.4 miles), Hanging Dog Recreation Area (17.4 miles), Piney Knob Trail System (24.5 miles), Bell Mountain (25.7 miles), Nottely Lake (38.2 miles), Nantahala Outdoor Center (54.6 miles), Appalachian Trail at Deep Gap (60.0 miles) SEE & DO: Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel (24.7 miles), Nottely River Valley Vineyards (25.4 miles), Crane Creek Vineyards (37.0 miles), Appalachian Rivers Raft Company (46.1 miles) BREWERIES: Valley River Brewery (21.7 miles), Hoppy Trout Brewing Company (35.8 miles), Hayesville Brewing Company (36.4 miles), Nocturnal Brewing (36.4 miles) DAY TRIPS: Great Smoky Mountains National Park (60.5 miles), Deals Gap - Tail of the Dragon (74.8 miles), Chattanooga (93.4 miles), Gatlinburg (99.3 miles) AIRPORTS: McGhee Tyson Airport (64.4 miles), Chattanooga Airport (85.0 miles)
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-- POLICIES --
- No smoking - Pet friendly w/ $150 fee (+ fees & taxes, 1 max; contact Evolve for additional pets) - No events, parties, or large gatherings - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in - NOTE: While there are bedrooms and bathrooms on the 1st floor, the property requires 1 exterior step to enter and a set of stairs to reach the main living area which may be difficult for guests with limited mobility - NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 3 exterior security cameras: 1 camera is located on the left side of the bottom deck facing the back yard, and 2 cameras are located on the right side of the bottom deck facing the parking area and driveway. The cameras are outward facing and do not look into interior spaces. The cameras record video and sound when activated by motion. They will record when they first sense motion and 30 seconds after the last motion is detected - NOTE: The seasonal outdoor pool is open from April 15th through September
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Hot tub
Private pool
Internet
Available in the house: High-speed internet
Parking and transport
Electric car charging station on site
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
4.5 bathrooms
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Games
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Gas grill
Yard
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washer/dryer
Work spaces
Computer monitor
Laptop workspace
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Location highlights
In the mountains
Near the marina
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Billiards/pool table
Foosball table
Table tennis
Motor boating nearby
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)
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
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: A maximum of 1 pet is 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
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 first aid kit
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 holiday home is in the mountains. Charles Hall Museum and Valley River Arts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Mountain View Marina and Toccoa River Adventures. Travelling with kids? Consider Ocoee Adventure Center and Raft One. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as power boating. Visit our Murphy travel guide
Is Expansive Home on 16 Acres w/ Smoky Mountain Views pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Expansive Home on 16 Acres w/ Smoky Mountain Views?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Expansive Home on 16 Acres w/ Smoky Mountain Views?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Expansive Home on 16 Acres w/ Smoky Mountain Views?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Expansive Home on 16 Acres w/ Smoky Mountain Views located?
This family-friendly Murphy holiday home is located in the mountains, within 2 mi (3 km) of Nantahala National Forest and Apalachia Lake. Hiwassee Lake is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) away.
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Expansive Home on 16 Acres w/ Smoky Mountain Views Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
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This home has everything you could want. Well equipped kitchen to cook in beautiful outside patios, comfortable beds super fun for entertaining your family. We truly enjoyed our stay.
TAMMY D.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
matthew and michelle
20 Jul 2024
Mountain vacation
We had a fabulous stay at this mountain home. The pool in the mountain air was perfect. The kids all had plenty of space and plenty of things to do.
Home was as described with ample room. Enjoyed the pool and hot tub. The only downfall is the amount of time it takes to get to activities and stores, although this is in the listing.
Great house. There were12 of us and we had plenty of room. The 3rd floor bedroom for the kids was fantastic!
Great kitchen and living area.
We had a few issues with the pool but the contact person was very helpful and worked in correcting them.
Beautiful view and location.
We had a wonderful relaxing stay up in the mountains of North Caroline. Very peaceful and quiet, everything that you could possibly need was in the house. Tricky drive through the mountains if you aren't used to it, but well worth the view. Short ride in miles (not time due to the winding roads) to town, with restaurants and a good grocery store. This house would easily fit multiple families.
Beautiful location far away from the hustle and bustle. An incredible amount of space. Good stargazing when the sky is clear. There were two things that could have made our stay better: 1. The king-sized beds were worn out, and we didn't sleep well on them. The doubles in the upstairs bedroom were much better (we switched to those the second night).2. Mouse poop was found in and around a basement bed (nasty, but this is out in the country so weirdly I'm less upset about this than the poor mattress quality).
If you're looking for a getaway with nobody around and just the sounds of nature this is for you. Just take all you need on your way in because it is in the middle of nowhere but that's what makes it so great and a relaxing vacation!
This home was the perfect for our family vacation! There was more than enough space and room for everyone. Plenty of activities to do like swimming in the pool, relaxing in the hot tub, shooting pool, competing in ping pong, watching movies, playing board games and rocking in the rocking chairs on the deck taking in the beautiful mountain views! I can't say enough great things about this home. I will point out that there is no exaggeration when the description says the grocery store is a 40 minute drive. I don't consider that a negative though because we enjoyed being in the middle of nowhere with nature, peace, and quiet. We purchased most of our groceries before arriving. I recommend this home, especially if you want to just enjoy relaxing fellowship with family. We will definitely visit again!
Ravan W.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Diana
7 Oct 2022
If there were a 10 Star Rating this vacation home would get that!
This is an exceptional mountain getaway and home with all the amenities and activities for any number of people, and was an excellent fit for our family of 10 spanning 4 generations (with room to spare). The elevator was a welcome amenity (rarely found) and served well for the matriarch of our family. The activities available in the home (ping-pong table, pool table) and outdoor (pool, hot tub, hiking), plus nearby recreation (National Parks, hiking trails, scenic vistas, waterfalls, mountain biking) and lake activities (boat rentals, white water rafting) provided something for every member and age of our family.
The town of Murphy looks quaint and has a casino but we were enjoying ourselves so much at Gray Fox Lodge we did not venture there - this time. We'll be back!
Loved our long weekend! The home is very nice and has great open spaces for big groups! Picture don’t do it justice. Wonderful starry sky at night - we could see the Milky Way. Kitchen has everything you need. Enjoyed the last of pool season.. Owners and property manager were very responsive. We will return!
Denise R.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Lynn
29 Aug 2022
Great house and pool
We had everything advertised...the house was more than we needed and the pool and jacuzzi were wonderful
We had great time on our vacation. The house is beautiful and updated. It accommodated our 2 families and 2 dogs well. We really enjoyed the salt water pool and spent every day in it. Just a heads up for future guests, It does take about 40 minutes to get into town. Both families had a fantastic, memorable time.
Lauren D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Lauren
4 Jul 2022
Home has everything!
We had a few hiccups with the pool and previous tenants trash left in the mud room but the house contact helped solve the issues the following day. This home has everything you need to cook. Definitely bring your food in once you get there you don’t want to leave not just because of the distances to the stores but the most relaxing setting. Beautiful pool and views. We visited The field of the wood and the dam you cross over to get to the house. Those are just a short drive from the home. Other than that everything will be atleast a 40 minute drive.
This property was above and beyond what we anticipated. Very well kept and maintained. Far bigger than we expected… which we didn’t mind at all! The pool and hot tub were extremely nice! I had a couple questions at the beginning of our stay and the lady I texted always responded promptly and courteously! Loved our stay here!!
If I had to summarize the property in one word-it would be QUALITY. From the wonderfully comfortable mattresses to the fully stocked gourmet kitchen (one of 2 kitchens)-this home has it all! Our stay was for a 're-charge' family weekend. However, with the sheer size of the property, it could be used for much more than a 7 person family retreat. From swimming in the pool, to my 4 year old grandson 'hiking' through the forest looking for a bear :)-we had a great relaxing stay. I would ABSOLUTELY recommend this property. While the inside of the home was incredible-the true gem was the numerous porches (screened and not screened) that provided a panoramic view. Sitting up high in the cool air-listening to the rain shower, was one of my favorite things this weekend. The home obviously was designed with the majestic view in mind-as the windows shower you with light and provide the breathtaking views. I could go on and on...STAY HERE-YOU WON'T REGRET IT!