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Magnolia Cabin

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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, coffee/tea maker
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Exterior
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 246 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Johnson City, TN
  • Place, Watauga River
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, East Tennessee State University
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Bristol Motor Speedway
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional)
    ‪33 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Magnolia Cabin

Magnolia Cabin is located at the headwaters of the trophy trout section on the beautiful Watauga River. Magnolia is a small 500 square feet private cabin equipped with modern appliances & granite counter tops. Relax on our back deck! A guest favorite…our back deck is the place to enjoy the great outdoors while watching the river go by. You might even see someone catching a fish! Featuring a sitting area and fire pit, this relaxed setting is the perfect place to unwind. This section of the Watauga River is a fisherman's paradise! You can walk off the large covered back porch down to a wadable river to fish, kayak, or watch wildlife. Located on a country road, you would think you are a long way from civilization, but travel four miles down the road and you can pick up anything you need. The cabin is fully equipped with linens and all household items. All you need to bring is personal items and food. We hope you will enjoy it as much we do! We look forward to meeting you!
During your stay at this cabin, you're just a quick walk from Watauga River. Laundry facilities are available. The cabin includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned cabin with kitchen, washing machine and fireplace
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Steps from Watauga River and 8 minutes by car from Sycamore Shoals State Park
As a guest of Magnolia Cabin, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Johnson City cabin is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 21

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Quiet time-10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. You are still welcome to sit around and enjoy the fire and river. Just be courteous of other guests.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site 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.

Magnolia Cabin Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 127 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 127 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 127 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 127 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 127 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect place for a long weekend trip in East Tennessee. Magnolia Cabin is ideal for a couple and is dog friendly. The property is very peaceful and this cabin provides privacy from the main lodging area. Comfortable bed, well set up kitchen and the sound of the Wautaga River...a lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tonja J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pet friendly! Didn’t need to bring anything but food! They had everything. Lots of privacy and beautiful views of the river and countryside. Had a wonderful every night. Can’t wait to go again. It was a fantastic get away.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026

10/10 Excellent

Steve C.

Liked: Cleanliness
A10 out of 10 for me! I came down to fish for a couple days and the location is amazing.. right on the river. A cool / quaint one bedroom cabin. When I wasn't on a float trip I was able to walk down steps into the river and wade in to fish a variety of water from faster runs to deep pools. Tons of fish! It's a hot spot for guides when they come through. Nice comfortable back porch. Bed and pillows were comfortable... bathroom clean and shower had nice pressure. Kitchen had everything I needed and I did use it to cook. I will look to stay again next time I'm able to get down again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chris F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very enjoyable cozy place tight on the river. We will be back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Becky N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very welcoming and clean. Had all amenities we needed. Will return. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

Liked: Cleanliness
We have previously stayed in all the other cabins which are AWESOME, but now its just the two of us and we love the Magnolia. It is perfect for our needs.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chris F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice accommodations for 2, it has everything you need in a very nice setting next to the river. It was quiet, comfortable, and well stocked with a woodsy feel. Will stay there again, I’m sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Such a cozy cabin by the water. Second time we have stayed in this cabin. The Christmas tree was such a great added touch. We have stayed at this property 3 times. I always look foreward to staying here. It’s so peaceful!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katrina S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best location for a riverside getaway. First off this cabin is adorable and has everything you could ever need. Then you have that porch that is perfect for drinking coffee in the morning listening to the water and watching the birds. My husband and son learned how to fly fish while we were there and it was the perfect location for it. Also it being pet friendly and having a huge field right off the side was perfect for our pup. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridget H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great host, beautiful property!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

kaylee p.

Liked: Cleanliness
looked just like the photos! photos do not do the view justice, it was beautiful!
view from deck, outside bedroom door
view from deck of the bridge
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location was beautiful, cabin had everything we needed and was very comfortable. Will rent again in spring. Minutes from Milligan University where our son is attending.
evening fire by the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher S., Knoxville

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything you could ask for….bery cozy, warm, and just wonderful all the way around
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It seemed like the planning and preparing for this cabin was done by a genius! The shrubs and greenery just to the east along the river to the next cabin we had full privacy and sitting on the porch watching and listening to the river was wonderful. We appreciate the instruction sheets. It helped us know exactly what we were to do and we don’t have one complaint. Thank you so very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette A., Tennessee

Liked: Cleanliness
Once again the experience at Wautauga River cabins was exceptional. I can’t say enough good things about the owners, managers, cabin, and the river. The property is always clean. The area is quiet and peaceful. It is a wonderful place to relax and recharge from everyday life.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was the perfect getaway for us to stay at while we attended the BMS night race. We loved the location and how beautiful the scenery was along with how simple yet practical the cabin was. It was clean and very inviting. We will definitely be back at some point.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

George S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and well equipped cabin on the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isaac W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect private cabin on the river. Really nice porch, outdoor area and river access. The fishing was great. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy G.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thank you for sharing your beautiful cozy home with us. The stay was amazing and exactly as described. We were in town for the MLB Speedway Classic and the drive was super easy about 25 minutes. The cabin had everything we needed for a great stay. We will b back
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed in this cabin several times and it never disappoints. It is very clean and well stocked. Check-in was very easy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed in this property several times and it never disappoints. It’s very clean and well stocked. Check in/out instructions are clear and were delivered prior to our arrival. Five stars all the way.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melody H.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was just perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Four nights on the river

The cabin was clean and comfortable, and everything worked out perfectly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This lovely cabin never disappoints! Looking forward to staying there in August.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025