Family-friendly vacation rentals in Carter County

Cottage at Mulberry

Enjoy a stylish experience at this centrally-located place. Close to downtown Elizabethton, the covered bridge, Tweetsie Trail and walking distance to river. Beautiful level lot with fire pit in a quiet neighborhood. Small newly renovated home. Cozy and cottage like. New furnishings throughout. 1 bedroom and 1 makeup room or workspace with desk and makeup mirror. Pets are allowed, limit 1 dog or cat. $50 PET FEE PER PET. Please purchase the trip insurance as these reservations are non refundable

Cozy Cottage w/a Pond Nestled in the Mountains

Beautiful, panoramic view of the mountains all year round! Gram's Place allows for a serene sanctuary after a day of adventure! Meticulously cared for, Gram’s green thumb offers very unique landscaping! No need to leave the property to enjoy fishing, picnic spots or a campfire! Located between Roan Mtn State Park and skiing on Beech and Sugar Mtn. Bristol Motor Speedway, Grandfather Mtn, Elk River and Linville Falls, Watauga Lake, Mtn Glen Golf Course, and the Appalachian Trail are all nearby!

Dreamy Storybook Cabin in the Woods

*If it snows, you will need 4WD or AWD.* Jake's Cabin is a rustic private cabin located at Misty Hollow Roan Mountain Retreat. Please read the entire listing for detailed information and instructions for your stay. There is a queen bed in the main bedroom as well as a twin size bed in the semi-private loft. Bear Cabin sleeps 2 adults comfortably with up to 2 children. One on the twin in the loft and one on the futon in the living area. Please bring bedding for the futon if you plan to use.

Lou's Loft of Hampton, Tennessee

Lou's Loft is a newly available, quaint upstairs apartment located in the small community of Hampton, TN surrounded by the Unaka Mountains and directly off Highway 321. Laurel Fork Falls is only 0.5 miles down the road and beautiful Watauga Lake and the Cherokee National Forest 5 miles away. Relax in our loft which features two bedrooms, one bathroom, dine-in kitchen, washer/dryer, large living room and deck. TV and WIFI included. Come and enjoy the natural beauty of the mountains.

Fluffy Bottom Farm’s Serenity Cabin

The Serenity Cabin offers a 1100sq ft cabin on 70 acres. 1 master bedroom and pull out couch. Best copper bathtub and view around ! Exterior decks on both levels. “Expertly Designed “ TVs . WiFi Gated entrance , long secluded and private driveway . Mountaintop 360* views . Walk , hike , bring your dogs . Access to entire property. Grazing 🦙 🐖 🐐 🐓 from our mini farm next door . We are dog friendly and also offer guests private river access to the Watuaga River 1/2 mile down the road

1955 Restored Vintage Aljoa Camper "Nellie Belle"

Blackberry Blossom Farm is often referred to as " A magical place, BEST Airbnb we've ever been to!" The Nellie Belle vintage 1955 Aljoa Camper overlooking the Unaka Mts. is cute as a button! Bathroom accommodations are at our super clean Campground Bathhouse, located beside the Nellie Belle camper. Vintage decorated, clean, 1 comfortable full foam mattress bed, outdoor kitchenette on covered deck, dining table, chairs, fire pit. 100 acre farm, cool, clean air and gorgeous mountain view.

Rustic Ridge. A Tiny House Now With Lower Rates!

Welcome to Rustic Ridge. Located in the Appalachian Mountains up a holler in Roan Mountain Tennessee. You will enjoy all the porch rocking AND marshmallow roasting that you can stand. Just sit and enjoy the sounds of the babbling brook while you relax by the fire pit or take a hike on our private trail. With deep woods views and changing leaf color this is truly a treasure. Pet friendly with a $35 fee. AT hikers are welcome with free local pick up and drop off with booking. Come enjoy!

Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Ping-pong, Mt. View , & Privacy

Welcome to Stoney Creek Cabin! Enjoy a peaceful, private, and relaxing stay in our newly (2024) built cabin. We cut and milled the trees and built this cabin on our 50 acre farm and want you to enjoy it. It features a hot tub, ping-pong, foosball, porch swing, and firepit. Whether it is a family vacation or a romantic getaway this cabin will provide the opportunity to reconnect with the ones you love. 8mi to Elizabethton, 16mi to Johnson City and Bristol. Book your stay today!

Luxury Tiny “Hobbit House” with Big Mountain View

At a mere 200 sq feet, our luxury tiny house makes the most of it’s space. You’ll find a nice size kitchen, washer/dryer combo, closet, queen bed, full size utilities, and a unique shower/Japanese soaking tub combo! Beautiful views of sunrises, hump mountain, banner elk, and beech mountain. The kitchen & living area features tall ceilings but *please note* the bathroom and closet ceiling height is shortened to about 6 ft to make room for the loft bedroom above.

Aunt Frankie’s Place to Gather & Relax

Bring the whole crew—including your furry friends! Outdoor adventure meets central convenience! Just 12 mins to Watauga Lake, 13 mins to Johnson City, and 10 mins to Elizabethton with an easy drive to Bristol Motor Speedway. Close to Appalachian Trail access and the Nolichucky & Watauga Rivers for kayaking, fishing, boating & float trips. Home features 3 bedrooms, 2 living areas, full kitchen, outdoor seating, laundry, and Wi-Fi with streaming.

Joe’s Tree Retreat

Located at the top of a mountain in the Cherokee National Forest, this home is the perfect getaway from the city with no street lights or engine noise! 4/10 of a mile to Lake Watauga and the Appalachian Trail. >15 mins to zip lines, hiking & under an hour to the NC ski slopes. Route to home is on paved, all season roads. Driveway is steep, but parking available on the street also. NO FIRES ALLOWED ON THIS PROPERTY.

Dave’s Place, a cozy 2-bedroom cabin on the creek

‘Dave’s place’ is located on a private driveway just minutes from Roan Mountain State Park. This quiet and relaxing mountain get away is perfect for those wanting to hike the Appalachian trail, explore the near by park and attractions, or simply sit back and enjoy the fresh mountain air. Enjoy a creek behind the house. A bridge going across the creek includes benches.