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Watauga Lake Hideaway

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

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Hampton, TN
  • Watauga Lake
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Watauga River
  • East Tennessee State University
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional)
    ‪52 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.

Watauga Lake Hideaway

Private newly remodeled cozy cabin near Watauga Lake. A covered porch with a swing and rocking chairs to enjoy nature. A fire pit to sit around roasting marshmallows, enjoying life and nature. An electric fireplace to warm you up. This cabin is .5 miles from Watauga Lake Beach. We have covered parking for your boat at the cabin. Enjoy all the activities on the lake or if you don’t have a boat you can Rent one at the nearby marina’s or take a guided fishing trip. There are some of the best down home southern cooking restaurants close by. Visit the Watauga dam. The cabin is .5 miles from Laurel Falls Hiking. Enjoy hiking the Blue Hole waterfalls in Elizabethton TN and the beautiful Elk River Falls in Banner Elk NC. Take a beautiful drive on the Tweetsie R.R. Trail in Hampton TN. Come enjoy the Bristol Races. We are 31 miles to Beach Mountain and 37 miles to skiing at Boone NC, 2 hour drive to Dollywood, 20 miles to Johnson city. 20 minutes to Roan Mountain. Visit the town where Popcorn Sutton made his moonshine, “Copperhead Road” was an actual road near Mountain City that is near by.
During your stay at this cabin, you're just a quick walk from Watauga Lake. The cabin offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned cabin with kitchen, fireplace and patio
  • Free WiFi
  • On-site recreation includes ski-in/ski-out access
  • 9 minutes on foot from Watauga Lake and a 5-minute drive from Lakeshore Marina
Watauga Lake Hideaway offers its guests ski-in/ski-out access, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Hampton cabin is smoke free.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Ski-in/ski-out access

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

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 a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Next to a golf course
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
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 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Up to 2 pets allowed , $30 per pet

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Watauga Lake Hideaway Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 58 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Clinton B.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great time. Loved the cabin and the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was as described. The owner was very courteous and attentive. Definitely stay again..
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Terry A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin was super cute, lake is close by, perfect place, stayed here for our daughter’s softball tournament in Johnson City. Tony was very accommodating when we had to arrive a day early!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie S., Winston Salem

Liked: Cleanliness

Quaint country cabin!

Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

sherry B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cabin for hiking the Appalachian Trail

This was our second stay. The cabin is great. Clean and comfortable. It is an ideal location for a base camp to hike many sections of the AT. We use Boots Off Hostel less than a mile down the road to shuttle us to and from various trail heads.The host is very quick to answer questions. The outside porches are wonderful for relaxing. Watauga lake is just down the road and there are several attractions near by if you want to do other activities.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Lloyd T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Had everything except peace and quiet

The cabin and all amenities were good. It is located on a very busy highway that is on a downslope. There’s a lot of traffic especially heavy truck traffic that use Jacob brakes when descending the hill and are extremely loud. The cabin has a beautiful front porch with a swing, but it is less than 150 feet from the road, and can’t be enjoyed because of the noise. Everything else was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy K., Fairfield

Liked: Cleanliness
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. House was comfortable and we loved the front porch!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

sherry B.

Liked: Cleanliness

AT Hiking Trip

Three hiking buddies stayed here for three days section hiking the AT. The location of the cabin is great for accessing several trail heads. Just down the road from Boots Off Hostel who we used for our shuttles to the trails. (Great Service)The cabin was perfect. Very clean. Great outside deck areas. Cabin had everything we needed. Nicely decorated and very comfortable. The host was quick to respond to our questions. We loved it and have booked again for another hiking weekend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

SHANNON, manteo

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property and the host were amazing. So many hiking opportunities close to the property that's why we went. Will definitely be back and highly recommend to other renters
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Julie P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Not worth the price

We were expecting a place in the woods near the river. This place is next to a busy road, the yard is small and there was no river in sight. I was constantly worried about my dogs getting out and running into the road. The house was fine but not worth what we paid. We left early.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Karen G.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Gross Cabin

This cabin was misrepresented in the description and pictures on the Vrbo app. Shame on you for allowing this dirty and disgusting property to allowed in your app. I wish I could upload all of my pictures to save future guests the trouble of arriving to garbage in the fire pit, the rusty and filthy grill, the moldy deck and steps and the dirty kitchen. Most of all I wish I could allow everyone a deep breath of the disgusting smell that permeated the entire cabin. I would give this location zero stars if allowed. Please reconsider your relationship with this host.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caden D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay

Had so much fun great host very understanding person would love to come back
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute place

We had a good stay there was a small plumbing issue but Tony was all over it and had it fixed before we returned from the lake. We traveled with our two service dogs and one got I'll and had to be rushed to the vet so we did not get to check out properly. Tony was totally understanding and easy to work with. I would recommend this last cation and proprietor.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Watagua Hideaway

The cabin was great. Had everything you would need. Loved the fire pit. Everything was close, caves, boating, swimming, and hiking. Would definitely go back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Overall good stay

The positives were that the place was clean, nice location, good communication with owner, served its purpose for the week. The opportunities are that an air conditioning unit in the second bedroom would help, there were ants but that's what happens in these kinds of places, the pillows on the beds were not comfortable, the bathroom is very small and the hot water tank is good for about 1 and 1/2 showers before it goes cold. Locationwise there is a McDonald's and dunkin' donuts about 5 minutes away.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect private and cozy

My husband and I stayed for 3 nights and it was perfect for the two of us. It was cozy, clean, and convenient to fish spring marina( like 4 min) , and it’s definitely private. Only suggestion I have is add some mixing bowls. We cooked our own dinner, but had no bowls to put things in… ( unless I missed it?) Overall- this is exactly as it looked, we loved it, we will be back. Tony was amazing, answered questions right away.. Thanks for a great stay Tony!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet cabin. Cutely decorated. Enjoyed having my own bedroom!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris J., Pompano Beach, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy stay in the mountains

The property is close by several good hiking trails and the lake. Nearby towns have all you can need and there are 2 wineries about 30 minutes away that we very much enjoyed. Overall a super place at this price point.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert J.

Liked: Cleanliness

fire/smoke a;arm

The fire/smoke alarm in main bed room had a low battery and was chirping so we disconnected and left on dresser.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Thomas W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good stay

I was very pleased with Tony (the host) and the cabin. It was clean and comfortable. My only negative is that from the description of the property I expected to be in a more quite remote location close to a lake. However the cabin is right off a major road with a lot of traffic and road noise. It was a great location in regard to access to State Parks and National Forest.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vince V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Watauga Lake Hideaway

Cozy country cabin on road to Watauga Lake. Host is friendly and accommodating. Close to lake and hiking. Near Appalachian trail and Roan Mountain is right down the road. Beautiful countryside! Home is quintessential country cabin - homey and artfully decorated.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice little getaway

Nice little getaway
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kara S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Tennessee Wonder

Cabin/house was absolutely wonderful!! Super cute and homey. Was beyond perfectly accommodated for my son and I. Also super close to a TON of hiking trails, ziplining, lake activities, etc. I would rent this place again in a heartbeat! With the highway being right under you there is more road noise than what some may expect, but it wasnt anything overwhelming. TOTALLY worth our 9.5 hour drive for vacation!! A HUGE thank you to the host Tony!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bethany Q., Duck River, Tn

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Weekend Getaway

It is on a highway but the property is surrounded by trees and greenery that really make it feel so secluded. It allows you to be in the mountains without all the traffic and crowds of a touristy place. There are plenty of nature outings within the general area and we always found new things to do. The house was clean and comfortable and we really enjoyed our stay there!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023