Sunset Valley Overlook

Entire home in Murphy, North Carolina

8 guests
3 bedrooms
1 bed
3 baths

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars.

12 reviews

Hosted by Frank

3 years hosting

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Beautiful area

This home is in a scenic location.

Overlooking a valley leading into Murphy, N.C., this mountain house boasts 2 covered porches, both with gorgeous sunset views just minutes away from restaurants of Murphy, Hiawassee, Brasstown and Blairsville. Harrahs Cherokee Valley River casino 10 mi. away. Waterfalls, Bell Mtn. Lookout, hiking trails, water parks, Lake Chatuge all within minutes. DISCOUNTING up to 4 weeks-ask us.
Murphy offers small-town events without the congestion of more 'discovered' venues further east!

The space
The home has three floors with a bedroom and bath on each floor. The main floor contains the kitchen, laundry, dining room and living room and looks out over the valley below with a wraparound covered porch. Queen beds are in each BR with twins and/or bunks also on the main and terrace floors. The upper floor has a private bath, small walkin closet and a barn door and fixed viewing window for temperature isolation. All floors have ample clothing dressers and a closet. TV's in all BR's except main floor. Iron, blow dryers, blender, mixer, ice maker and gas oven and fireplace are present. The terrace floor has its own wraparound porch with outdoor table and chairs/rockers, and a living room with Dolby Atmos large TV and popcorn microwave, mini-refrig. Couches on the main and terrace floors are not foldout beds but some have recliner feature. Terrace floor has a reading area with over 100 books and some games. This floor can be accessed from the parking area by exterior stairs but when locked, access must be through the main floor front door. Where there is no hardwood floor, carpets were cleaned and new cable internet was buried in September 2024 .

Guest access
TV & WIFI: All TV's are 'smart' or have Roku capability with basic local channels, and the free streaming channels. You may use your home streaming services as well. WiFi up to 200 Mbps is included via Starlink which is ample for streaming multiple TV programs or movies. PARKING: There is room for a boat, truck and car in the gravel parking area, or 3 cars.
LOCKED: A keypad Schlage front door lock controls entry . There are two small locked closets for the maid and owners and otherwise the home is accessible to registered guests.
ACCESS ROAD: As with most mountainside homes enjoying a great view, there is a winding road for 1 mile up the mountain. It is paved with one "switchback" turn which does not require backing if you swing wide, even when pulling a small trailer. There is also a secondary 'backside' alternate route if you prefer rock gravel roads and concrete mixture--either one gets you there in a 2 wheel drive car unless rare ice days! But if you want a high view without a mountainside road, we wish you the best and suggest looking at other locations. And, don't drive in Ireland or the UK countryside :-)

Other things to note
Less than one hour to the Nantahala Outdoor, Brasstown Bald, Bryson City, and Lk Chatuge, and 10 minutes to Harrah's casino and restaurants, it's located just far enough up a paved road to escape stresses and welcome sunsets.
As in most mountainous areas, bear sightings are the norm and garbage is not allowed outside or on the porch. Weekly visitors may leave household garbage in the locked tool building and guests staying longer should use the county waste station as there is no county curbside pickup. There are three steps from the parking area to the main porch with handrail for folks with mobility issues, and on the main floor, there is a narrow, short passage way by the laundry area before entering the bathroom, through which only a narrower walker can pass.
SHOP & SIP in Murphy: Second Saturday monthly, 2-5pm: Retailers will be providing refreshments, special sales, raffles, and fun.Come support the small, locally-owned retailers of Downtown Murphy.
Check out the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce Events Calendar !
ART WALK, first Friday from May - December in Murphy with free music, food vendors.
PAINT THE TOWN: Sept 21 2025 Free for family!
Further ahead: MURPHY has downtown streetfront Halloween fun for kids and Christmas tree lighting and parade in December.