NEW Listing! LAKEFRONT COZY with fire pit and dock! NEW Starlink Internet!

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Barbecue grill

Washer

Parking available

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Butler, TN

Watauga Lake
1 min walk
Watauga Lake Winery
12 min drive
Watauga River
35 min drive
Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional)
83 min drive

Room options

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Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

9 Dec - 10 Dec

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Check out our sister listing: https://www.vrbo.com/612681

****NEW Starlink Internet March 2023****

LAKEFRONT property with private dock and covered boat slip on Watauga Lake. Located in quiet cove perfect for swimming, fishing, relaxing.
Wake up and enjoy your morning cup of coffee watching the steam roll off the water. Next, sip and enjoy your favorite beverage down by the water, fish off the lower deck, or get your float on and relax on the Lilly pad. In the evening, get your grill on at the top deck or snuggle up by the fire pit for an evening s’mores session.

The living space: you walk in to the living room with beautiful high ceiling, brand new modern updated decor with lots of natural light. The kitchen and dining room provide ample supplies and seating for 6 guests.
The best room, the sunroom, will swing you into a state of pure relaxation. Snuggle up in a egg chair with your favorite book and enjoy water views from every window.
The bedrooms:
Room 1: the master bedroom is located upstairs. It has own king size bed, tv and its own bathroom with an incredible view that overlooks the lake and modern walk-in doorless shower.
Room 2: is located downstairs on the main living area. It has its own king size bed. It shares a hallway full bathroom amd overlooks the lush mountain greenery.
Room 3: is a loft bedroom with its own king size bed. It has incredible views that overlook the lake.

Property has multiple landings for outdoor entertainment.

Other things to note:
*You are in a rural area of the Cherokee national forest.
*Starlink Satellite internet * new March 2023 *. It usually averages 20-120mbps speeds. However be advised, it can experience slower speeds during peak hours and become intermittent / experience outages during weather events.
*Rokus on every tv
*Pet friendly - no pet fee
*Parking for approximately 3 cars.

Checkout our sister listing: https://www.vrbo.com/612681

NEVER BEEN TO WATAUGA LAKE?

Watauga Lake is an extremely beautiful and clean recreational lake (3rd cleanest in the country) located in the Cherokee National forest with 105 miles of shoreline. More than half of the lake is mountainous national forest and cannot be developed, so its really naturally beautiful and not crazy overpopulated with boats. This hidden gem is known to be one of the most beautiful lakes on the east coast. Watauga lake is great for boating, jet-skiing, tubing, skiing/wakeboarding, fishing, swimming, kayaking etc.

Downstream of the dam is a very popular whitewater rafting area as most of the local companies in TN and NC bring their patrons here. Hiking is also very popular as the Appalachain trail and a couple of small waterfalls are nearby. This property is also close to attractions in Boone, Banner Elk and Blowing Rock, NC and also attractions in eastern TN.

We have great sunny summers with no mosquitoes and beautiful fall colors when the leaves change. In the winter time, skiing is a popular option at nearby Sugar and Beech Mountain. This is a spectacular mountain and lake getaway.

During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Watauga Lake. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the vacation home.

Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
Free WiFi
Steps from Watauga Lake and 12 minutes by car from Watauga Lake Winery

This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Jenelle

Property amenities

Internet

Free WiFi

Parking and transport

On-site parking

Kitchen

Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Toaster
Paper towels
Ice maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

2 bathrooms
Bath or shower
Toilet paper
Soap
Towels provided

Living spaces

Living room

Entertainment

Smart TV

Outdoor areas

Patio
Barbecue
Firepit

Laundry

Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

Pet friendly
2 total pets
Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Phone

Location highlights

On the lake
On the waterfront
In a rural location

Things to do

Kayaking on site
Hiking nearby
Power boating nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are welcome
Only dogs and cats are allowed
Maximum 2 pets
Restrictions apply
For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Note from host: may not be suitable for < 5 due to incline of yard

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

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 not indicated whether 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

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

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NEW Listing! LAKEFRONT COZY with fire pit and dock! NEW Starlink Internet! Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Nelya S.

23 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ann I.

22 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Amber R., Clinton, Ohio

25 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay on the lake!

Really loved this property, the beds were comfortable and I’m thankful we were allowed to bring our pets. Great proximity to the wineries for a little getaway after being on the lake. Loved that there was a kayak and Lilly pad to float on. The only con was that the deck looked a lot nicer in the photos, none of the sitting areas were inviting and were pretty dirty and needed a little tlc but the floating dock was clean and we just brought camping chairs down there which was totally fine.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelly B.

30 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Lake Getaway

What a great week! The house was the cleanest pet friendly house we have ever stayed in. The host was extremely helpful making sure we had everything we needed. There were plenty of cozy blankets and the beds are super comfy! We enjoyed our stay so much, we extended our visit an extra day! We would highly recommend this house to anyone wanting to come and enjoy the lake. We would absolutely rent this house again.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

26 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

A wonderful getaway! Highly recommend!

We booked the cabin for my family of 5 for Thanksgiving! We cooked an entire Thanksgiving dinner and the kitchen had everything we needed! The host was so awesome. Great communication and even surprised us with some Thanksgiving decorations to make our stay fun! The cabin was very clean and just as described. The views were amazing. While remote and off the beaten path, there are two wineries close and you are an easy drive to Boone and Blowing Rock. We had a great time and will be back to enjoy the dock and lake when it’s warmer. Excellent property!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Debbie S.

30 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Secluded and quiet

The home was clean and well stocked. A bit smaller than pics present, but cozy. Way too many stairs though. They are small, narrow, and sloping, quite hazardous and fatiguing after a few. Probably not a fit for middle aged to older folks, as there are many inside and outside. By the end of our stay, the sunroom was filled with ladybugs. Not bad when it comes to insects, but pest control needed. We could tell no one had come in awhile to blow off the leaves, as the decks were all blanketed, but I suspect they come back quickly this time of year. As someone else wrote, guests should try to come to the home during daylight, as it’s a bit hard to find, and gps is needed. Also, groceries, food, and gas are at least a 40 minute drive, so either bring some with you, or stop on your way. There is a very cute Mercantile 2 miles up the road, which has food and some groceries, but they close at 2:30. There is a beautiful vineyard up the road, but we didn’t visit this time. Lake is beautiful, and the fall leaves were gorgeous! We drove our motorcycle a couple times during our stay, and the ride was great!! We also went to the Cherokee shooting range, and that was fun. The park was beautiful, being on the lake, and the boat ramps were very busy! Even with the new Starlink, reception was a bit slow and in and out, but we made do. All in all, we enjoyed our stay here, and we appreciated the clean home.

Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Kenneth F.

29 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Some potential issues to be aware of...

While there is a lot to like about this house, there are also some issues renters should be aware of...firstly, although the photos do not show it, there is another dock with an upper sitting deck/dive platform some 30-40 feet to the left of the properties dock...sadly the weekend we were there the neighbor had 20+ high school (or college) kids staying there, and the noise was omnipresent and inescapable...(I know this is beyond the owners control), but it was a major issue and the close proximity of the neighboring dock should be noted/shown... the bigger issue I would consider prior to renting here is the stairs down from the parking spot to the front door are VERY steep and narrow, with shallow steps...it makes loading luggage, coolers etc. difficult and potentially dangerous (I slipped twice)...anyone older or with any mobility issues would be very hard pressed to negotiate these stairs...the rest of the stairs down to the lake seemed reasonably okay, but the front ones were challenging, and sadly they're the ones you use while loaded down with stuff...we didn't take a picture of them, but one should definitely be included in the listing for reference...if you stay here, be prepared to struggle getting your luggage etc. safely down to the house...it would likely be quite dangerous in the dark... the house itself is nice and comfortable, and the dock was pleasant enough when the neighbors weren't there...but for us at least it proved to be the wrong house to stay in....

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

29 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Vacation and Great Place to Stay

We had a great time at the house. Everything was clean and ready to go at time of check in. House was perfect for 2 adults, 2 kids and 2 dogs. Beds were comfy! We rented a pontoon boat for 3 days and the dock is perfect size to tie it up in. Dock is in a very quiet cove and the kids loved the lily pad and kayak. Enjoyed the fire pit as well and it was nice that I didn't have to go gather wood, just pushed the button and it was on. Fishing off the dock is good as well, lots of smaller blue gill and sunnies along with a very large 5lb large mouth bass. Would highly recommend this house for anyone looking for a nice cozy quiet place to relax. Owner was great to work with and answered all our questions very fast. Stairs could be a challenge for older folks but we had no problem going up and down them about 3-4 times per day.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandy B.

27 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful property!

We absolutely LOVED our winter trip to this beautiful home. The owner was excellent in communicating with us and had everything we needed at the home. We would definitely stay there again!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shannon G.

17 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Lake

Beautiful lake and the house was clean and comfortable. The host was very accommodating. Would stay again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason K.

30 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful Lake Getaway

Such a perfect place to stay! Super host, clean, private and quiet. The cove was so peaceful. Highly recommend. We will certainly be back.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary E.

18 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful, quiet property

It was one of the quietest vacations we have had. Every night was a peaceful sleep and the lake is beautiful with very clean water. It was a great mountain vacation.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

John T.

23 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Lakehouse

My wife and I stayed here over the weekend and it was everything we hoped it would be. We rented a boat per the recommendation and went hiking and fished most the weekend. We will definitely be back. 10/10 👍

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandy L.

21 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice home

Very nice home, you definitely want to be in shape for the number of steps to and back from dock.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly G.

22 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Mountain Lake Getaway

Very peaceful, enjoyed all of the wild life. Loved the kayaks and the wine vineyards were nice. Cute house, very comfortable, well decorated but really hands down a 5 star host! Thank you for sharing your lovely home!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brent S.

13 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Escape

We had a wonderful stay. The house was very clean and cozy and located on a quiet cove. There are 3 very comfortable king beds-perfect for our family of 5. We hope to be back again soon.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jared E.

12 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Place

Gorgeous views, private, easy access to the lake. No-hassle check in, clean, with everything you need to enjoy your stay. Would definitely rent again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nathan S.

30 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful

As 4 college kids people didn’t expect us to come to butler but we all have an appreciation for mountains and water and beautiful views and this property captured it beautifully the house was beautiful with a tv in the living room and one in the king room upstairs it had everything you needed to enjoy inside and out the dock was perfect for fishing and just hanging out we did jump in on march 15 just for fun and it was freezing as expected but jenelle was a wonderful host who helped us Oklahomans through the mountains of Tennessee we all agreed if we could stay forever we would

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel N., Lancaster, SC, USA

12 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Relaxing Spot on the Lake

It’s a little out of the way, but it’s a beautiful property. Very secluded and very peaceful with nice views of the lake. The inside of the house is also very clean and nicely decorated with everything you need on vacation. Would recommend to anyone who needs a little getaway to the lake.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Agatha T.

15 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent & Cozy!!!

This cabin is so charming and cozy! It has everything you will need. The location is very remote so you do have to prepare in advance for food items, etc. my favorite room was the sunroom with the swings. I read an entire novel in just a few days with my morning coffee. We stayed with our son and dog and we went hiking about 35 minutes out at a recreational stop. Nothing extreme, but perfect for us with our 9 year old. We also stopped by the winery! Just about less than 10 minutes down the road. Kid friendly and dog friendly as well. Very tasty wine!! Perfect atmosphere on the patio. Right before driving into our Cabin it felt like I was driving through the Italian alps! Breathtaking beauty!!! Honestly, this was exactly what out family needed. We drove from Chicago and it was a RIDE but well worth every minute to get to this little gem. Fall was SO beautiful in this area. We watched the “raining leafs” daily & the stars are amazing at night. I can go on and on, but you get my point. We loved our stay. I also felt very safe and slept very well.

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

paul s.

9 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome

Very happy with all.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

31 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Newly renovated lakefront cabin

We really enjoyed our stay at this relaxing, newly renovated property. The area of the lake you’re own is so peaceful and the kayaks were a lot of fun. Very remote but the tranquility is worth it.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte B.

30 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Peace and quiet

Best stay! Thanks to prior reviews, we knew about the cell service, but the WiFi worked great. Truly peaceful and a great place to unplug.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

sherry c.

20 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun week

Very clean and comfy

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

17 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful, Peaceful Place.

This cozy house was all we needed for a wonderful getaway. Us and our 3 furbabies (pups) really enjoyed the dock and swimming in the lake. The kayaker and float pad were an awesome bonus. Janelle was a great host and answered all our questions. Our only complaint is that we could not stay longer! Loved every minute!! We will definitely come again💛.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021