Vacation rentals with a firepit in Carter County

We had a truly wonderful stay at Skipping Stones Getaway with our family of five. From the moment we arrived, it felt like a peaceful retreat—surrounded by beautiful views and the kind of quiet that instantly helps you unwind. Christie and Donaven have thought of everything. The house was fully stocked with all the essentials (and then some). From extra phone charging cables to those little items you might forget to pack, it was clear they’ve put a lot of care and attention into making guests feel at home. We spent our days out on the lake kayaking, soaking up the calm and beauty of the surroundings, and our evenings enjoying quality time together around the fire. It was the perfect mix of fun and relaxation. Skipping Stones Getaway is the kind of place you want to return to. Highly recommend for anyone looking to slow down, recharge, and make lasting memories in a truly lovely setting.

You couldn’t have asked for a more perfect place in every way. Host was some of the friendliest people you will ever encounter. More than helpful in every way. Absolutely beautiful place to stay with wildlife abundant. I would highly recommend for anyone to come visit if nothing else more than to spend a couple days but be warned…. You won’t want to leave

Comfortable and clean place. Private location, a few minutes from downtown Johnson City.

very secluded and peaceful. spent mornings listening to the wild turkeys and evenings watching the deers graze. beautiful mountain view. Very basic amenities ie cooking and baking dishes but limited silverware which is no big deal we just bought some plastic to use as needed. old iron tub in 1 bathroom was so nice after a long day at the track. plenty of room for a large family or group of friends. outdoor grill worked great for steaks. back porch overlooks a field and mountain view. plenty of outdoor space. large porches and fire ring. each time I reached out to James he responded quickly. highly recommend

Had another enjoyable week at Ross’s Retreat. So much room to relax and enjoy the beautiful lake & Mountain View’s. The 2 kayaks always a plus. Hopefully will be back again next year. Thanks again.

Cute place to stay very close to the marina/dock. A fully stocked home with many essentials for our stay

This was a beautiful atmosphere. I truly enjoyed my stay. The only thing was the tree out front dropped alot of flowers all over the porch which tracked inside the house. Overall, it is a great place to stay!

Beautiful place & the hosts were wonderful. Would highly recommend!

Great location and friendly host. Perfect place for a quick weekend getaway

Great place to stay and very quiet. It had everything I needed. Clear check-in instructions, and it was easy to come and go without the host needing to be there. Very clean! I will stay there again when in town.

Micah is a delightful hostess and her property was beautiful, peaceful, and comfortable!!! We would be thrilled to stay there again!!! It was a lovely, soft place to land after two weeks of intense travel and relocating!!! Thanks again!!!

Great location to hit the AT. Great hospitality and his wife makes THE BEST cookies! Great place to stay if you are on the trail or just in the area on vacation.

Very happy to find such a great place to stay in Beech Mountain! Everything was just what you want for a trip: clear directions, helpful area details, easy and efficient check-in and place was super clean. We really enjoyed our stay!!

The space is very cosy and in a convenient and safe neighborhood. The pictures and descriptions are accurate. No complaints!

We had a girls trip of 9 who stayed in Bristol at Bethany’s amazing loft. The place was perfect! So much space for everyone. The open concept of the main living and kitchen areas was perfect. We especially loved the porch with several different sitting areas where individual groups could gather to chat. With 9 ladies, of course we used them all, lol. One other great feature for a large group is all the bathrooms. Even when we were all getting ready for the day, we had plenty of space to shower and get ready without feeling hurried. Thanks so much to Bethany who has thought if everything for a perfect stay. We all decided this is a place we would love to book again!

Romer & Carolina are amazing hosts! Very responsive and helpful! The place was prefect for me. Its so beautiful around there. Love it! Thank y’all for being great hosts and letting me stay in your cute little apartment. Will definitely recommend them and will stay anytime I’m in Spruce Pine.

Dave’s Place was the perfect little retreat for a nice weekend to get out and explore the area. The drive to the home is incredibly beautiful!! The bed was comfy as was the sectional to relax and drink my morning coffee! We cooked breakfast in the mornings and had everything needed to do so. Kathy’s little dog Pearl was an added bonus to greet us when we came and went. We will definitely come back!!! Thank you Kathy!!!

It was a very wonderful, pleasant stay. Would definatley come back

Had a great time. Enjoyed going to Bristol Motor Speedway only 35 minutes away, walking to Laurel Falls which was a little over a mile and a half from the front door, and caught rainbow trout in the creek right behind the house. Right down the street lives the friendly neighbor hood dog Jake who enjoyed playing with our dog. He does roam around freely so if you do bring a pet I reccomend only bringing them if they can be around other dogs but jake caused no trouble for us. Overall a great time.

We have rented homes on Watauga 15+ times and this so far has been our favorite. It’s very obvious how well the home and outside is cared for. The patio, furniture, and dock are all so clean. I have found that a lot of places lack that part. It was so nice to be able to paddleboard and kayak without paying extra. The bed was very comfortable and the kitchen had everything we needed. I highly recommend this house and plan to return for future visits if it’s available!

We were coming in for a weekend hiking at Carvers Gap and the closest hotels were over 60 minutes away from Roan Mountain. This house was less than a 10 minute drive. Thankfully, while there was hurricane Helene damage all around town, the house escaped any damage. The kitchen had coffee pods and half and half… the washer and dryer in unit looked amazing… and we made an awesome fire outside by the river. We also only decided to book this house at 4:30pm on a Friday afternoon and Samantha approved it within an hour.

We had a great weekend get away. I really didn’t want to leave . The cabin is beautiful and has everything you need. My family loved it and already wants to go back . There is a steep climb up the mountain you will need four wheel drive .

Had a great time for a long weekend. Cabin was exactly as shown. Location was great. Access to river was great. Definitely will use on my next trip back up

Stayed here as a birthday/anniversary trip and really enjoyed our stay! Linville Caverns, Grand Father Mountain, and quite a few other cool mountain areas are not too far away. The Tin Trout is a great local restaurant, if anyone who see’s this review before staying has the chance to, highly recommend it. The house was clean, and wasn’t nearly as hard to get to as I thought it might be. But my little Scion made it up the mountain, so I think about anyone should be good getting there. The area has also recovered a lot from the hurricane. Highly recommend staying here, and definitely explore local areas!