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Relaxing waterfront studio on the Watuaga river!

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Property grounds
Property grounds
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Elizabethton, TN
  • Watauga River
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Elizabethton-Carter County Public Library
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Sycamore Shoals State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional)
    ‪40 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.

Relaxing waterfront studio on the Watuaga river!

Our relaxing Waterfront cabin is located on Watauga River minutes from Johnson City, Bristol Motor Speedway, and the Casino. This fishing themed cabin is a spacious studio with a kitchenette, 70’ smart tv, a queen size bed, and a beautiful front porch. Enjoy fishing and hiking among other activities in the area!
During your stay at this cabin, you're just a quick walk from Watauga River. The cabin includes amenities such as a kitchenette and a patio.
  • Air-conditioned cabin with kitchenette, patio and Smart TV
  • Steps from Watauga River and a 2-minute drive from Carter Mansion
Relaxing waterfront studio on the Watuaga river! offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Elizabethton cabin is smoke free.

Property manager

Roy Tolley

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchenette

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles

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

  • Bicycles

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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.

Relaxing waterfront studio on the Watuaga river! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tina W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nellie G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely relaxing

My husband is disabled and we don't get to get out much this little cabin was just what we needed we sat outside on the porch early morning watching the dark turn into light the sound of the water trees whistling in the wind the Canadian geese were beautiful cabin was so clean and nicely kept and the host was prompt with everything we needed I definitely found our favorite place thanks for making our 29th anniversary a memorable trip
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kim H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean and comfortable stay

The cabin is cute and comfortable, very clean. A few minor issues. Had to go to the store for Kcup coffee since the coffee pot is a Keurig (would be helpful to note this in the description or provide the fillable Kcup). Limited counter space for preparing meals, etc. The Wautuga river is very fast moving, would not want to stay there with small children. The river is beautiful and we enjoyed sitting by the fire next to the river. The location is in town, in a so so neighborhood. For mountain views, you just need to drive around. Found some beautiful spots around Wautuga Lake and farther up river. The check in process could use some improvement. Cell service is spotty and the cabin number was not given until I after I messaged the host. By the time I got a response, we had gone to each cabin and tested the code until we found which one it opened. Should maybe give that info to your guests more in advance since the service by the cabins is not great.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Long weekend stay

Highlights from the porch: great blue heron, beaver swimming upstream with branch, geese with six goslings visiting every morning. Truly beautiful. I enjoyed my stay. I was out and about during the day. The location is very convenient and it was easy to get to Johnson City and Blountville to visit family. The cabin is well equipped, clean, and has a comfortable bed. As a senior, I appreciated that there is a ramp up to the deck and entry. My son and his wife enjoyed finishing our evening with campfire on the riverbank. I would love to stay again on my next visit to the area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

G.R. M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Right on the river

Nice place, well decorated and right on the river. However the location was behind a storage rental building more on an industrial side of town
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Anniversary

Loved the river view,fishing and the cleanliness of our cabin. On the water and only 2 minutes from town….
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quite Stay

The cabin was clean, and cute. The rivercwas rightvthere overlooking from the porch. It was a little tricky where the cabin was, but well worth it.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

janet c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Getaway

Nice, clean cabin right on the river. Enjoyed cocktails on the deck and watched the geese fly by!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to relax!

Loved watching ducks, geese and fishermen in boats!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thank you

M2nd stay there. Very nice, clean and setting.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

john f.

Liked: Cleanliness

Foster Getaway !!

Deb and I have Entertained and Vacationed, Cruised, All Inclusives for Decades. We needed a Tiny Spot to Ourselves :) This Spot Was FINE !!!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara J G.

Liked: Cleanliness

As posted

Just perfect for 2. Our 2nd stay as we have family near by. Each morning Canadian geese took their morning swim, counted nearly 60 one morning. Minutes to dining and shopping. 15 to 30 minutes to numerous outdoor activities.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gayle R., Savannah

Liked: Cleanliness

Husband Birthday

Its a beautiful little cabin. We enjoyed the river right at the edge of the porch. The owner brought us alot of firewood.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

kim k., Rector, pa

Liked: Cleanliness

Getaway

Nice and very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank C.

Liked: Cleanliness

GOOD to GO

Great place to stay if you’re staying short term easy and easy out view on the river was good, relaxing quiet out of the way Host was very responsive. Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Refreshing Retreat

I recently lost my husband and I came here to reflect, pray, wanting to know where God wants me to go from here. I love the water and the fire pit, but most of all, I love the warmth and coziness of this cabin. I spent most of my time inside. It was even nicer than I pictured it. inside
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Serene and tranquil!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Bobbi H.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful and relaxing

Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elan P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing get-a -way

This adorable cabin was a perfect solution to a quiet place but not to far from home. My only frustration was the motion light on the cabin next door. Any small movement triggered the light to come on. And it faced the campfire. Kinda ruining the blaze from the fire. If that light pointed to the rd just a little bit more. This would not have been a issu . I'll be back for sure though
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is awesome !!! Me and my girlfriend just spent 5 day on the river and we didnt want to go home. The host Roy greeted us and was ultra helpful, he also takes care of the property which was fully equipped with everything, spare towels, napkins, coffee, TP...... He reached out to help but also left us alone (HUGE). We went to Blue Hole waterfall-freezing but you have to go in, the Wilbur Dam-very cool, Worlds Smallest Tunnel in Shady Valley-silly fun, the Cherokee Natl Forest- breath taking, Roy told us about great food and places nearby. Total success of a mountain trip (we live in S.FL) except for the 12 hour drive, but it was worth it, definitely doing it exactly the same next time.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Sandra

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness
Air wasnt cold chair broke at fire pit really not safe for children river 12 ft from the cabin they didn't know we booked our nights
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Johnson City

Need directions in home for TV and air conditioning- had to call owner for tv and he promptly helped but didn’t bother him for air. Figured it out 2nd night.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Tennessee 6/24

This is a really nice cabin, immaculately clean and very well-appointed with all the appliances and amenities for a comfortable stay. The mattress was also amazing, better than I have at home. Amazing 65" (I think) TV. Host is very responsive, I appreciated that. I would definitely stay again. I had a hard time finding the cabin, I didn't see any sign by the road, and had to search around. The information that was provided that the cabin was behind the self-storage facility was what finally got me there. When I got there, the cabins were marked 1 through 4, and my reservation didn't say which one was mine, so I had to go cabin to cabin to check the access code on the reservation. Maybe I missed something, would not be the first time. I'd also suggest a small bookcase or shelves below the TV to put clothes on, so guests don't have to work out of their suitcases. And a luggage rack would be nice. I indicate these as constructive criticisms, minor inconveniences, because I really liked, and felt good about, this cabin. Thanks. Tom Parrott
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024