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Bear Necessity Log Cabin -
Murphy, NC

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 210 out of 273 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 273 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 273 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 273 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 273 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

cindy p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy cabin
This owner has thought of everything. Lots of attention to detail. Loved this cozy little cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Penny R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Murphy cabin
Very nice, close to town but quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

carol f.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Always a great experience when we stay at the cabin, this is our 5th stay and have already booked for next spring break.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Agata & Pawel B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bear Necessity in Murphy, NC.
Nice, clean cabin in quiet neighborhood. We have enjoyed our short stay and definitely recommend this property to others. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

John P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Grandbaby get away
Nice and quiet location to meet our latest grandson! Everything was as described and the communication was excellent. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! We will be staying again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin stay
Always enjoy our stay at the cabin. Great place.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas at the Cabin
The cabin was perfect for our weekend away for Christmas! It was very clean and stocked with everything we needed! It was so peaceful! We will definitely be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kalicia H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet getaway!
Very peaceful!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tamara C.

Liked: Cleanliness
WAS A GREAT VACATION
THE DECK HAD SOME NAIL HEADS THAT ARE STICKING UP. THE OUTLET'S IN LIVING ROOM AND BEDROOM PULGS WILL NOT STAY IN, AND THE LIVING ROOM OUTLET GET HOT WHEN THE HEATER IS ON. (could be fire hazard) THE COUCH WAS UP AGAINST THE WALL BLOCKING THE RETURN AIR VENT FOR AC, THE KICTEN FLOOR HAS A CHUNK OF WOOD MISSING FROM THE FLOOR AND LUCKLY I HAD ON SOCKS, BUT IT DID CATCH THE SOCK AND RIPPED IT. MIGHT WANT TO FILL THAT IN WITH SOMTHING. ANTS ALL OVER THE KITCHEN. LOOKED UNDER THE BED AND THAT HAD NOT BEEN VACUUMED IN AWHILE. OVER ALL IT WAS GREAT TIME AND A GREAT CABIN, WOULD STAY THERE AGAIN.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chad C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot!
Perfect spot for what we needed. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Dale S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Anniversary trip
Needs some maintenance
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice little cabin
Nice little cabin for 2 / 4 people . Great location. Interior lights needs updating and seems to have and "ant" problem in the kitchen.
Stayed 21 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

CINDY T., Dryden

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
This is a clean nice and quiet place to stay very enjoyable. I will stay there next time I am in town.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dorsey C.

needs some love.
The pictures do not do it justice, it's a Beautiful place and we did enjoy our stay. loved the picnic table on the porch, and listening to the waterfall by the road, all in all it was a good trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

sandy l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot for a quiet weekend
Loved the cabin, the neighborhood is super quiet, has a lovely stream flowing through and a deck area for you to enjoy. The only thing that def needs changing is the mattress. It needs to be replaced. Not comfortable and the egg carton foam topper just makes it more squishy and sunken. If the bed was replaced I would def stay again. Everything else was perfect 😍
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept 2023
Sandy, Thank you for staying at the Bear Necessity Cabin. After reading yours and a few other comments about the mattress I have ordered a new one and it will be in the Cabin by the 10th of Sept. Thank you, Julie & Kirby Shaw

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite cabin, clean and very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larry K., Port Saint Lucie

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and peaceful
Great stay at Bear Necessity log cabin. We had everything we needed for a comfortable stay and the cabin was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Erica M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Most beautiful cabin. Gorgeous wood
Loved this place!! Beds MUST be upgraded, but everything else was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfy cabin
Great space! Quiet and peaceful. Very nice to relax on the front porch and patio. Enjoyed the babbling brook and night time serenade from the frogs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Much needed getaway
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Quaint rustic retreat.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Larnell

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Cute cabin in a very nice easily accessible area. There wasn't a lot of space open for food, clothing, etc. Minimal kitchen space, dishes
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcelo G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay in Murphy.
This is our third stay at this cabin and it won't be our last. The cabin is very quaint, clean, quiet, and well stocked. The creek and small waterfall next to the cabin add a lot of charm and the surrounding grounds are beautiful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean,quiet and kind of secluded. We had 3 older adults for a family reunion and it was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janine C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Cabin
Cute cozy cabin in Murphy, NC at a great location. Very easy to get to Blueridge, GA; Chattanooga, TN; and driving throughout the Great Smoky Mountains. Lovely cabin decor throughout the cabin with a brand-new sofa and matching chair in the living room. Nice large patio set outside on a large deck to enjoy grilling dinner while listening to the sounds of rippling water from the small little waterfall at the edge of the property. Wonderful host to accommodate all your needs. Always enjoy my stay here at the Bear Necessity!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alina M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing cabin
Very attentive and friendly owners , always easy to reach . Beautiful decor and all in the same theme , wooden accessories and beautiful furniture . Love the stay ! Strongly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ron B., Jacksonville fl

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway in a peaceful setting
This is our 2nd time staying here. It’s so quiet, relaxing, and surrounded by nature. The water running right by the house is an amazing way to unwind. It has all we need for a way to escape the real world. If you have dogs, they will love it. Large park Accross the street to let them run. We will be back later this year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming Cabin
Perfect, quiet place to enjoy nature and the beauty of the Smokey Mountains. Wonderful porch and deck area. Porch has a cool breeze come through even on the warmest days. Private little waterfall you can hear from the deck. Easy to get to in a beautiful small, private neighborhood. Stunning park with catch and release fishing and picnic area just yards up the street. There is also a gorgeous area across the street which is part of the property to walk through and see the river. (That seating area and steps down to river were not useable when we were there), but still enjoyable to view.
Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

stephen p., Mount Gilead, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Along the Nottely
Very homey place. All we needed. Clean and remote but in a neighborhood with veey large properties and low vehicle traffic. Some reviews complain about beds or couch but everyone likes things differently. I had no issues and Kirby even replaced the couch while we were there!! Great location.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lazaro R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Cabin
We loved our stay in this cabin. The place is gorgeous with abundant native birds delighting us with their singing. A snapping turtle came to visit us. The creek sound was so relaxing. But what got us very impressed was the hundreds and hundreds of fireflies that were there during our last night. We were so delighted that we didn’t want to go inside though we had to, at some point. The cabin is beautiful, and includes everything you need in the kitchen or bathroom. It's super clean, and beautifully decorated. However, we think it needs a new mattress in the bedroom downstairs ASAP, and, the sofa/futon in the living room is extremely uncomfortable. Other than that, we were very pleased with everything else. We will be happy to return soon. Laz and Milca from Florida
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
The house was just as described and perfect for us. The creek by the cabin was an added bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Judy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Preserve
Log sided wood cabin in a lovely, quiet setting. As a senior, we didn’t do a lot of hiking or adventure things, so we primarily stayed in the cabin and read or watched tv. The seat and futon provided in the living room were very uncomfortable and the internet was weak. When heavy rains saturate the ground, you get a strong sewage smell. Birds abound and the stars at night were fantastic!
Stayed 22 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

BRETT F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spring Break
The fourth stay at the cabin, the stay is great every time. Close to Helen, Ga, Chattanooga, Cherokee and Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge. Thanks for the great place to stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Mike F.

Good for the price
The property could use some attention
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Preston F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very pleasant, peaceful stay! Well worth it!!
Quaint cabin in a peaceful setting , all my wife and I needed to just unwind and relax. Beautiful scenery, well worth it for the price, hopefully will have the chance again in the future to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great quite location with a wonderful stream to listen to on the porch.
Nice little rustic cabin. Awesome location, close to Great hiking and waterfalls.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay but with needed improvement
The cabin was wonderful in terms of cleanliness, quietness, size, and location. The only constructive criticism that I would offer is that the cushions in the couch and chair in the den need replacing badly. The mattress on the master bed also needs replacement immediately. The couch, chair, and mattress are very uncomfortable. Our stay was for a week and the sitting and sleeping conditions really took a toll on us. These items need immediate attention in my opinion.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

MISTY C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway
Super cute little cabin! We had a great time with our puppies this weekend. So peacefull and the little water fall in the back of the yard was perfect backround noise. Will definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ron B., Jacksonville fl

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful property and excellent location
We enjoyed our stay immensely. While this cabin wasn’t fancy or hugely appointed with luxury items, it is a tremendous value. The cabin has all the amenities that you need. Heat works great. Washer and dryer are fine. Enough plates, silverware, and cooking utensils to cook what you normally would have at home m For the cost, we will do this again. Btw the location is extremely nice when it snows
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Michele E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin stay
This is our second stay there, we enjoy the cabin & location. Our only complaint is the coach and bed need to be updated. Both are very uncomfortable. The bed makes it hard to get a good night sleep.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas in a Cozy Cabin
I have to say this was above expectations! Cutest cabin ever! Very neat and clean. Also had everything we needed to make a full Christmas dinner! The owners were very kind. Even went to make sure the cabin was warm and water was working before we checked in! My family really enjoyed this Christmas and we hope to definitely go back in the summer!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Cheryl H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday trip
In neighborhood. Lot of traffic. Not too happy with location furniture old and uncomfortable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brad K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cabin
This was an amazing cabin. Very clean comfortable and is in a great location not too far from any local destinations. We will definitely be returning in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cabin, needs a few updates
Great location, nice property with little babbling brook, nicely decorated, clean. Needs a few upgrades. Bed and livingroom funiture not comfortable. and some minor creature comforts would help, like board games or somewhere to set luggage in the bedroom. Lastly, very small water heater. Water runs cold in 5 min, so not ideal for multiple people needing shower in the am.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely
This was a perfect quiet getaway. Easy to locate and well kept.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

lee d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfy, cozy stay
We enjoyed a couple of days at the cabin. Very clean and had all we needed. The water pressure in the shower was great. The sofa was uncomfortable but it was a good stay overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Vester H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Uncomfortable
Great cabin and enjoyed our stay . Only issue was couch and chair was worn out and like setting on a wooden bench
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very enjoyable!
Such an enjoyable ride to the location of this cabin. It was very easy to get to. Great directions. The cabin is cute. Had everything we needed. The surrounding area is beautiful. The fall colors were amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway
The cabin was cozy and clean. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bobbie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome stay
Enjoyed the place and location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022