Spacious Family Mountain Gem Nestled in Nature-5 min to Historic Murphy!

Make this spacious, kid (and pet) friendly family home your Murphy headquarters, with its close proximity to the historic town, local dining, and outdoor recreation. You’ll love the serene charm of this bright, comfy space, featuring game room, 2 porches, fully equipped kitchen, firepit, and mountain views. Kids and dogs will love the lushly landscaped big yard. Guests love the quiet and peaceful location while still being close to town. Nestled in nature, you’ll be sure to see wildlife. Step into this spacious home’s family room via convenient keyless entry – and go claim your sleeping accommodations from your choice of three! Discover the Master Bedroom on the upper level with its king bed flanked by bedside tables. Wind down to sleep watching the 42" Visio smart TV. Store your belongings in the dresser, closet, and on the provided luggage rack. You’ll love the convenience of the ensuite bathroom with double-sink vanity, tub/shower combo, and all bathroom essentials, such as hair dryer, towels, and toiletries. You’ll find the Queen Bedroom on the main level with its queen bed, sumptuous linens, and bedside table. You’ll have a dresser, closet, and luggage rack for storage. Lull yourself to sleep watching the 36” Vizio smart TV. Enjoy the ensuite bathroom with double-sink vanity, tub/shower combo, and all bathroom essentials. Should you need additional sleeping accommodations, you’ll find a pull-out queen sofa bed on the lower level with a 56” smart TV and full bathroom (tub/shower combo) nearby and storage in the form of a closet and trunk. When not in use for sleeping, this area is a sweet spot for lounging and watching TV. Once you’re settled in, head back to the family room and relax on ample, comfy leather seating in the warmth of the gas fireplace tucked into a unique rock wall. Take in the soaring ceiling, flood of natural light, and open-concept floorplan. Watch your favorite shows, movies, and sports on the 65" Vizio smart. TV, accessing host-provided Netflix and YouTube, along with many other viewing options. You can also enjoy the loft space above the family room, with its open space and comfortable seating. You’ll find the loft the perfect spot for remote work with its desk and chair. Head outside to explore the outdoor amenities, including the large back porch with gas grill, dining seating, and rockers for relaxing. Enjoy the yard, view, and screened breezeway. Kids and dogs will love romping in large rear yard with no neighbors behind the home. In the evening, laugh, tell stories, and make memories, as you gather the family around the firepit. Grab a hot or cold beverage and sip it peacefully on the front porch as you watch the world go by on the private, "neighbors only" street. Back inside, enjoy a game of darts or ping-pong in the game/fitness room on the lower level. Or work out on the elliptical machine. At mealtime, prep and cook your best culinary creations in the fully equipped kitchen with all the standard major appliances –refrigerator, stove/oven, microwave, and dishwasher. You’ll find plenty of prep space on the countertops, along with all the cookware, bakeware, dishware, flatware, glassware, serving-ware, and utensils you need to prepare and serve your favorite meals. Steps away from the kitchen, dine in the dining area at the table for 6. Or dine al fresco at the table for 4 on the back porch, where you’ll also find the gas grill. Refresh and rejuvenate in the lower-level bathroom with tub/shower combo and all bathroom essentials. You’ll love the convenience of the stacked washer and dryer. AMENITY HIGHLIGHTS: – Gas grill w/host-supplied gas – Fully equipped kitchen – Outdoor dining – Firepit – Game room with ping-pong table, dartboard, Monopoly, Pictionary – Badminton + pickleball rackets – Pet-friendly – Views – Workspace – Gas fireplace – 2 Porches – Host-provided Netflix, YouTube – Yard with seating – Wireless Broadband/Fixed Wireless Wi-Fi – Washer/Dryer Guest Access: You have exclusive access to everything in the home except locked owner's closet at base of lower level. No fumbling with keys; self-check-in is available with digital keypad. The paved circular driveway can accommodate at least 4 vehicles. No restrictions on street parking. You’ll be 5 minutes from Historic Murphy's downtown shopping, dining, and casino. You’ll be close to abundant outdoor recreation, such as river-rafting, hiking, pontoon-boating, along with scenic beauty such as waterfalls. Enjoy local antique shops, roosters crowing, and deer in your midst! See Location tab for more. Other Details to Note A front-door Ring security camera is installed and shows only who is at front of home; does not record. Distances to … … ATTRACTIONS IN MURPHY: – Murphy’s Farmers Market @ L&N Depot: 2.3 miles – Downtown Murphy: 2.5 miles – MAC (Murphy Arts Center)/Valley River Arts Guild: 2.5 miles – Murphy Riverwalk: 3 miles – Cherokee County Recreation/pickleball: 3.2 miles – Harrah's Cherokee Valley River: 6.5 miles – Decker’s Flea & Farmer’s Market: 7.8 miles … NEARBY ATTRACTIONS/DAY TRIPS: – Piney Knob Trail System: 7.1 miles – Cherokee Lake Recreation Area: 13.4 miles – Nottley Dam: 15.5 miles – Fires Creek Recreation Area: 17.4 miles – Fields of the Wood Bible Park: 20.4 miles – Salty Dog Gem Mine: 23.7 miles – Hiwassee Dam: 24 miles - Bell Mountain Park Lookout, Hiawassee, GA: 29.4 miles – Ocoee Gorge: 32.9 miles – Nantahala Forest Gorge: 41.7 miles – Wayah Bald: 45.9 miles – Bell Mountain Park: 197 miles … RESTAURANTS: – Chavelle’s: 2.4 miles – Shoebooties: 2.5 miles – Red Brick Deli: 2.6 miles – Murphy’s Chophouse: 2.6 miles – Perrone’s Neighborhood Grill: 2.8 miles – So’s Good Kitchen: 3.5 miles … NEARBY TOWNS: – Brasstown, NC/John C. Campbell Folk School: 9 miles – Young Harris-Brasstown Valley Resort: 22.1 miles – Lake Chatuge: 25.4 miles – Blue Ridge, GA: 27.2 miles – Panorama Market: 46.5 miles – Helen, GA/Georgia Mountain Coaster: 46.9 miles … WINERIES: – Nottely River Valley & Valley River Vineyards: 12.6 miles – Crane Creek Vineyards: 17.6 miles – Paradise Hills: 27.1 miles … SHOP FOR ESSENTIALS – Lowe’s: 4.1. miles – Walmart: 5.1 miles – Ingles Market: 5.2 miles About pets:Pets allowed: dogs less than 20 lbs per pet (limit one pet total).Additional pet or over 20lb dog will be $30 extra.About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About customRules:Quiet hours between 10pm-7am.Please keep the furniture and all house items as they are,Please raise the air (AC)/lower the heat when you leave the house.About checkIn:Check in after 3:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking allowed: in designated areas.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 25.About events:No events allowed.