Title: Charming and Cozy River House Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Charming and Cozy River House Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107010000/107003100/107003005/d27cb717.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107010000/107003100/107003005/364b9dd8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107010000/107003100/107003005/c4746c03.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107010000/107003100/107003005/627a8075.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107010000/107003100/107003005/b5c93047.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled near the John C. Campbell Folk School, this peaceful river cottage offers a serene escape with a private bridge to access the Hiawassee River. Enjoy outdoor breakfasts, cozy up by the fire pit, and unwind on one of two porches or in the sounds of nature. 8.0 Very good ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Fireplace - Washer - Kitchen - Pet-friendly ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Charming and Cozy River House Keep it simple at this peaceful and centrally-located place. This quiet retreat features a bridge to access the "island" where you can hang out on or in the Hiawassee River. it's a great little retreat with a small fire pit out back and a breakfast table where you can enjoy a peaceful breakfast outdoors. Great location for lots of mountain activities, 10 minutes from the John C. Campbell Folk School, 20 minutes from some of North GA's nicest wineries (Crane Creek Vineyards is a fav), Lake Chatuge and the Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino, 45 minutes from the Nantahala Outdoor Center, 1 hour to Helen, GA. Easy to get to from every direction...2 hours from Atlanta, Chattanooga, Knoxville and Asheville! Lovely and relaxing property and a flat road coming into the neighborhood perfect for walking! Porches on both sides of this house make for nice outdoor dinners, conversations on the porch swing or just soaking in the sounds of the river! Herons and bald eagles are frequent visitors. A peaceful getaway can be had at this fully stocked river cottage! Guests will be sent a keypad door code prior to arrival. Ample parking right next to the stairs leading into the house. property manager is on call and phone and email will be sent in arrival information after booking There are stairs on both sides of this property required to get into this house. There are also stairs leading up to the Master Bedroom loft area. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Firepit - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Up to 9 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - On the waterfront ### 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76030000/76024100/76024088/bdcba846.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Private, peaceful mountain cabin in the woods with pretty views and sunsets. 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20 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 indicated that 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 290868 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C35.06758%2C-83.93370&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Aek90wPAGPKzDgfngkbt1gBYjQM=) Murphy, NC #### What's nearby - Hiwassee River - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles - Hiwassee Lake - 11 min drive - 8.0 miles - Chatuge Lake - 17 min drive - 13.4 miles - Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel - 17 min drive - 11.7 miles - Blue Ridge Lake - 41 min drive - 34.4 miles #### Getting around - Chattanooga, TN (CHA-Chattanooga Metropolitan) - 117 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Ramsay's Kitchen by Gordon Ramsay - ‬17 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive - ‪Nathan's Famous - ‬17 min drive - ‪Burger King - ‬14 min drive - ‪Buck Bald Brewing - ‬12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Charming and Cozy River House pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. ### How much is parking at Charming and Cozy River House? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Charming and Cozy River House? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Charming and Cozy River House? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Charming and Cozy River House located? > Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps away from Nantahala National Forest and Hiwassee River. Clay's Corner and Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Charming and Cozy River House Reviews 8.0 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer L. 6 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful place The property and house were amazing! The neighborhood is precious! Loved the stay there!! Saving to my favorites!! ##### Jennifer L. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### David E. 15 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### River property review Nice place overall and convenient to John C. Campbell Folk School ##### David E. Stayed 8 nights in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Randy W. 17 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Work related It was a very nice an quiet place beautiful river to look at an listen to ##### Randy W. Stayed 75 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephen B. 19 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice and peaceful Working after the hurricane and needed the peace and serenity that this place provided ##### Stephen B. Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Raechel M. 10 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect getaway house! The home was great and we felt so comfortable there! It’s easy to get to and the road you come in on is so magical (especially in December with the Christmas lights). Very peaceful area and the view of the river was spectacular. Hosts were super friendly and helpful! House is in the perfect central location between Hayesville and Murphy. Would definitely recommend and would love to stay again! ##### Raechel M. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Travis S. 17 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location Property need some cosmetic work outside inside was great. Listing was a little misleading would have been nice to know the bridge leading to the river was out. Over all stay was good. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/71ddc690-be8a-445d-a0df-4994a8189621-1752770028840.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/8db0b658-0005-44e5-82f2-ae7600967fc1-1752770028694.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Travis S. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### M E. 21 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful and peaceful views! We very much enjoyed our stay here. There were beautiful river views from the picture windows and walking over to the island in back of the house was a treat. We also enjoyed evening strolls through the neighborhood and meeting new people. Thoughtful touches such as natural products were welcome and fast response from the owner when needed was much appreciated. Definitely hope to visit again! ##### M E. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Dave M. 24 Aug 2025 ##### Dave M. 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