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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!

Nana's Lake front house w/ hot tub
Welcome to Nana's Lake House 2 bed, 2 Bath - w/ additional pull out couch and three twin size mattresses. Full wrap around porch that includes, hot tub w/ a view - PitBoss Smoker & Gas Grill. Plenty of lounge chairs to sit and hangout by the lake with a gas fire pit! Bottom deck by the lake to sit out and tan, enjoy dinner and some drinks. Covered dock, bring your own boat or Jet-ski. Two jet-ski slips are available as well. Feel free to bring your own kayak, paddle board, & fishing poles.

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.

SOHO Bungalow Bristol
South Holston Lake. Sparkling Clean very spacious one BR private home/private driveway. King bed. Tile shower and soaking tub. Large closet, washer/dryer. Full kitchen. Best sunsets and Holston Mtn Views! Located btwn Abingdon and Bristol. Close to Creeper Trail, Barter, Virginian 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

Casa Lago Log Cabin on Lake Watauga Covered Dock
This modern, yet rustic log cabin is located on a calm and quiet cove on Lake Wataugua. There is a covered boat dock with space to keep your watercraft! Rental includes Wi-Fi, a Kayak, a Jon boat, a Canoe, and a Stand-up Paddle-board. We also include all paddles and an assortment of life jackets for a day of fun on the lake. There is a full size ping pong table in the garage with paddles and balls. Extra refrigerator located in garage! There is a grill out back with a fire pit.

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.

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.

Mountaintop Vistas of NC/TN/VA
Stay cool in your air-conditioned, first-floor Cottage Suite with stunning ridge views into TN & NC! Features include 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, fireplace, dining room, 3 private entries, and a patio with grill, fire pit & 3-person hot tub. Enjoy a 7-ft hot tub at the hangar too! Hike the TN/NC line or explore the gorge for swimming, climbing & adventure. A peaceful mountain escape awaits!
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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 Getaway - Watauga Lake Dock & Hot

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

Ross's Retreat on Watauga Lake

Farm House at Cove Ridge Marina
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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
- Grandfather Mountain
- Hungry Mother State Park
- Land of Oz
- Lake James State Park
- Stone Mountain State Park
- Grandfather Mountain State Park
- Elk River Club
- Banner Elk Winery
- Linville Land Harbor
- Moses H. Cone Memorial Park
- Appalachian State University
- Sugar Mountain Resort, Inc
- East Tennessee State University
- Virginia Creeper Trail
- Sugar Ski & Country Club
- New River State Park
- Roan Mountain State Park
- Warriors Path State Park





