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Farm Stay Cabin: Hot Tub, Creek, Animals & Zipline
Private Farm Stay 🐐🐖🐎🐇🦆🐓 where kids explore, parents relax, and everyone reconnects — animals, creek, zipline, and hot tub included. Designed for families/couples who want space, adventure & something truly different. 🌄 Choose the EXPERIENCE ✔ Private Petting Zoo & Pickleball ✔ Hot Tub & Fire Pit ✔ Ziplines, Huge Slide & Axe Toss ✔ Stocked trout creek ✔ Bird Aviary, Ponds & Hiking ✔ Fishing, Tubing & Trampoline ✔ Family-friendly and/or Romantic stay Only 20-25 mins to downtown Boone!

Bristol SOHO Bungalow
Sparkling Clean very spacious one BR. Tile/glass shower with stand alone soaking tub. Saltwater Heated Pool. Large closet/full washer/dryer. The best sunsets and Holston Mtn Views! Located between Abingdon and Bristol. Close to Creeper Trail, Barter, Virginian and Olde Farm Golf, BMS, Hard Rock Casino and more. Ideal for couples and singles. 1/2 mile to Painter Creek Marina for music and food or bring your kayak and enjoy our no-wake cove (boat ramp access with no parking). NONSMOKING property

Tre L at Watauga Lake - Butler, TN
Upscale 2-bedroom Watauga Lake rental sleeps 7 people, offering a peaceful retreat on the lake. Pet friendly, this beautifully designed home features a full kitchen, spacious living area, deck, fast WiFi, and modern comforts. Minutes from lake access, marinas, and hiking, it’s ideal for families or groups seeking a refined mountain-lake getaway. Close to Mountain City, Boone, and Bristol, this property provides year-round access to boating, fishing, hiking, and fall foliage in East Tennessee.

Cozy tiny home with lake access
Enjoy your stay at our lakeview tiny house retreat. With access to a dock for fishing, paddle boarding, and kayaking your itch for water adventure will be thoroughly scratched! When you’re done with water fun come up and lounge by the fire pit, play some horseshoes, cornhole, or just Netflix and chill. The tiny house features a full kitchen and bathroom. Additional amenities include Keurig coffee maker, washer/dryer, outdoor grill and picnic table, hammocks, and outdoor dog kennel.

Watauga Lake Retreat: Dock, Views & Firepit
Lakefront cabin with private deep-water dock and sweeping mountain views on Watauga Lake. Loon Tunes cabin sits in a peaceful cove perfect for swimming, kayaking, and relaxing by the water. Enjoy coffee on the deck and evenings around the firepit as the sun sets behind the mountains. Inside, you’ll find a bright, comfortable space with fiber internet and a kitchen outfitted with quality cookware, serving pieces, and the basics needed to enjoy relaxed, home-cooked meals during your stay.

Epic Views on Lake Watauga | 3BR | Hot Tub | Dock
At this scenic three-level mountain cabin, you’ll wake to panoramic views of Watauga Lake with a dock on the lake and end your day bubbling under the stars. With lofted sleeping quarters, gas fireplace, hot tub, gas fire pit and multiple decks, your group will discover there’s a favorite nook for every guest. A gorgeous and well-appointed launchpad for days on the lake and exploring the Smokey Mountains. Bring your boat to put on the dock or just enjoy hanging out and swimming.

Bear Cub Cabin - Lakefront - Exceptional Fishing
Bring the bass boat and your favorite bait for a serene time spent fishing on Watauga Lake. For the outdoor enthusiast try a local hike nearby on the Appalachian Trail. Bear Cub Cabin combines mountains and lakes to equal the perfect place to book your next vacation! Same day booking is possible. Calendar will not show open, message the owner to check availability. *Coming This Spring* - Tritoon Boat available for rent during your stay. Message owner for more details.

Ross's Retreat on Watauga Lake
Nestled in the mountains of Northeast Tennessee on Watauga lake, one of the cleanest lakes in the country, great for fishing. Has a boat dock with great views of the mountains and lake. My place is close to restaurants and dining, and family-friendly activities. You’ll love my place because of the views and the accessible location. My place is good for couples, solo adventurers, business travelers, families (with kids). But no large gathering or parties

Majestic Peak - Amazing Views and Lake Access
Beautiful mountain vistas with stunning sunsets. Two large wrap-around decks to enjoy morning coffee and evening sunsets. A scenic path is just steps from the front door and leads to Watauga Lake, with deeded lake access. Public boat launch is one mile from the cabin. Two spacious bedrooms with walk-in closets. A multi-purpose room serves as a third bedroom or game-room. Fully equipped kitchen with everything necessary for meal preparation.

Lake Daze
Keep it simple at this peaceful, newly renovated lakefront oasis, perfectly nestled between the charm of historic Abingdon, VA, and the vibrant energy of Bristol VA/TN. This centrally-located retreat offers direct lake access with a private ramp on the property—ideal for boating enthusiasts. Additionally, pontoon and jet ski rentals are readily available with notice, ensuring your stay is filled with unforgettable water adventures.

Secluded, LakeFRONT, Views, Cozy - Canoe / Kayaks
On the lake, private dock and cozy cabin. 2.8 acres on a secluded cove. 400ft of PRIVATE LAKEFRONT with year round water access and new dock. Gorgeous views of lake and mountains. Walk down the steps and jump in the 3rd cleanest lake in the country! Paddle our 17ft Canoe or 2 kayaks, view bald eagles or explore 105 miles of national forest. Then relax by the outdoor firepit to end your day with views of the sunset.

Paradise Peak - Tranquility and majestic splendor!
Cozy cabin! Magnificent views from all rooms! Experience the magic of the mountains! Two spacious bedrooms with walk-in closets, each with its own bathroom provides plenty of privacy for guests. (Split bedroom plan) Both bedrooms have a French door leading to the deck, delighting your visual senses with the serenity and majesty of the mountains. The living room has a French door leading to the deck as well.
Popular amenities for Johnson County lake-access rentals
Lake-access house rentals

Compass Rose: Orient yourself! 3BR on the Lake

Watauga Lake Home with Private Dock - 3bedrooms

Panoramic Sunset!

The Bird House: Lake, near ski resorts, private.

Skipping Stones-Hot Tub Firepit Dock NC Ski Resort

The Eagle's Nest w/Paddle Boards and Kayaks.

Nana's Lake front house w/ hot tub

Comfy Farmhouse at Watauga Lake
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Heron Hideout

Nascar, Hard Rock, Lakefront Escape

Petting Zoo & Pickleball? Hot Tub & Trout River!

Garretts Getaway: Lakefront at Watauga, private

Cabin at the cove at Watauga Lake

Welcome to possum lodge.

Serenity Now at Watauga Lake

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- Beech Mountain Ski Resort
- Bristol Motor Speedway
- Grayson Highlands State Park
- Tweetsie Railroad
- Hawksnest Snow Tubing and Zipline
- Appalachian Ski Mtn
- Sugar Ski & Country Club
- Hungry Mother State Park
- Grandfather Mountain
- Land of Oz
- Stone Mountain State Park
- Lake James State Park
- Grandfather Mountain State Park
- Elk River Club
- Banner Elk Winery
- Moses H. Cone Memorial Park
- Sugar Mountain Resort, Inc
- Appalachian State University
- Linville Land Harbor
- East Tennessee State University
- Virginia Creeper Trail
- New River State Park
- Roan Mountain State Park
- Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster



