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Lake Watauga FAMILY FUN, Sunny Lake Front Home Private Dock Water Toys WiFi

Lakefront cabin with kitchen and balcony

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Take advantage of a firepit, a garden, and a playground at Lake Watauga FAMILY FUN, Sunny Lake Front Home Private Dock Water Toys WiFi. Active travelers can enjoy amenities like paddleboards and kayaking at this cabin. In-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

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

Lake Watauga FAMILY FUN, Sunny Lake Front Home Private Dock Water Toys WiFi

2025 Calendar is open
summer books up quickly.
for the summer if you desire less than 5 nights, please contact us, If it makes sense we might allow the booking.
Lake Watauga! located on 2 acres overlooking Beautiful Lake Watauga abutting the Cherokkee Nat. Forest wr are about 49 minutes from Beach Mountain.
Summertime enjoy your Private Dock and Lake toys.

Are you planning a vacation where your family can find fun and normalcy? Not much seems to happen here by the lake and mountains, If you choose our home you should enjoy a very private atmosphere with high-speed Internet!
This place is an awsome place to be with friends and family, a great vacation, with the ability to work by the lake if you must.

Summer with its long sunny days and evenings by the fire. With mountains to your west, you can see the setting sun. Fall offers the same with great hiking and enjoying the forests' beautiful colors.

Please contact me with questions and dates of interest.
Our maids will be doing extra wipe downs with disinfectants prior to any guests arrival.
We have extra comforters so we can rotate them after each guest, helping to reduce any potential exposure.
The lake is usually in the 70s by mid-May stays warm into October. Fall is gorgeous and relaxing with great foliage.

We have improved our home once again for summer 2024 with 2 new Kayaks and a new BarbQ Grill. We have installed new cabinets and counters in the lower kitchen! (Not shown)
All of these pictures are taken with a cell phone.
The real-life views are usually much nicer than the photos.
Great views, morning and night, close to most things yet removed from almost everything!
Some people ski, hike, others boat and fish. You can do all of these from our home.
You can see your boat and the dock from either of our covered decks, which look to the west for some special sunsets.
You will have Internet, Verizon, and GTE cell service, Smart TV,'s along with an automatic stand by electric generator.

We show several pictures of kids playing by the dock, because we have a nice dock in the sun from 10 am til 6:00 pm. Water toys are provided! Kayaks, paddle boards and a floating Aqua Lily Pad along with 2 Acres of land, we try to show you everything you will see and be able to enjoy. *Note that this home is literally touching the Cherokee National Forest. It is a hillside property with wild flowers and trees! This is not a finely manicured lawn. It has great views of the lake day and night.

Sitting on a quiet hill overlooking Lake Watauga and Mallard Cove, our fully renovated 3 bedroom 3 bath home is cradled on both sides by the Cherokee National Forest, so usually your neighbors will be some local deer. ** Question to yourself? Are you quiet or late night rowdy?? If loud, choose a different place! My neighbors enjoy the peacefulness of the mountains and want to keep it that way.

We are easily accessible off of Route 321 while still being secluded. Most of the time, our home's caretaker will personally show you the home and give you your keys.

We have improved our home each year to benefit our family and yours, too!
The newly remodeled guest room, while just fine in the past. It now has new solid Walnut wood paneling, drywall, and sound insulation with its own flat screen T.V. for the occasional time when a couple just wants to hide out and hunker down.

WHILE SECLUDED, we get excellent Verizon and Sprint cell service, 4G High-speed internet (usually over 100 Mbs), wireless printer, and Roku TV.


You can see from either balcony your private floating dock that is easily accessible and will self adjust up to a water level of 1961.50 that is 2.5 feet above full pool. ( Only the TVA and mother nature control lake height)
Kayaks and paddle boards slip in off our dock or little beach area.
(more shale with a little sand.)

Many homes have docks that are static and do not function well in low and sometimes higher lake levels. Summer full pool is 1959. Our dock has 2 benches for seating and a swim ladder. The dock has a slip that can accommodate a 9'x24' boat. (BOAT TRAILER arrangements must be made with me in advance!)
The walk from the house to the water MAYBE LESS than Ideal for people with mobility or stanima issues !! Most people do fine, but please be honest with yourself.
There are 2 walking paths to the dock. The first is a fast, direct winding 400-foot path and a bit PITCHY. The SECOND path is easier but longer. We have added a THIRD option of stairs to a Lake Front Deck that includes a picnic table with an umbrella along with built-in bench seating.

At the dock, you will find 2 paddle boards, 3 kayaks, and a 3-person canoe. All with paddles and a variety of life vest sizes are provided, (for ages 4 and up) There is also a wagon to put towels and a cooler to take down to the lake or your private Pavilion.
This cove is very private with only 1 other dock by ours and a total of 3 in our area.
We have a nice pavilion situated between your cabin and the lake it is: 16'x22' with patio pavers and 2 picnic tables, a sectional sofa, electricity, and a charcoal grill. there also is a Tether Ball by the pavilion and a ring toss game inside, too. When it's hot and sunny, the shade and lake breeze are a fantastic way to cool down, while others play in the water nearby. The Pavilion also makes a great place to set up camp for the day.

This cove gets FULL sun and some very nice sunsets spring through fall.
There is a marina on the other end of the cove for easy refueling for boats and Jet Skis.

Our home has an open floor concept on the main level, and all of the furnishings are new. We have decided to share our food, spices, and cooking oils because it makes much more sense.
It will make your lives easier upon arrival, finding almost any condiment you need and not having to spend money on items that get thrown out. We also didn't want to play the game of" hiding the food" as we came and went. Our cooking and plate ware may be comparable to your own at home.

As with many lake houses, there are upper and lower kitchens, which can allow you to prepare separate meals if desired.
The upper floor kitchen is the better of the two with granite counters and is larger, too.

Our home, while not being fully handicap accessible is easier than most. It is possible to park your car on either of two levels and enter the home without encountering stairs.
There are stairs inside and outside of our home connecting living spaces and the two covered decks. With a new stairway recently added to our firepit patio.
The yard is not a Lawn, it is more like a field. We are trying to grow Local Tennessee wild flowers and Perennials and will keep adding flowers and seeds until the field is solid with flowers.

When not on 1 of our 2 covered decks. there is a 20 foot by 50 foot patio area with a fire chimney.
This older chimney fire pit overlooks the lake, and the chimney keeps the smoke out of your eyes.
There are 2 corn hole boards with bags by the fire pit, too.

Then there is the covered
. is much closer to the water and makes for a great place to watch the family and hide from the sun. It also makes for a nice place to coordinate lake toys and coolers going to and from the house.

PARKING, if you trailer a boat. Putting in is a breeze, but I will have to make trailer parking arrangements for you in advance. PLEASE DISCUSS BOATS AND TRAILERS PRIOR TO ARRIVAL!!!

DO NOT BRING THE BOAT TO THE HOUSE, I WILL INSTRUCT YOU WITH THE PROPER PROCEDURES.

THERE IS A LIMIT ON VEHICLES!
WHILE WE HAVE PARKING. THERE IS A MAXIMUM OF 4. THERE IS NO PARKING ON OUR NARROW ROADS AND THE ROADS TRUSTEE HAS A DRIVEWAY BY MINE.

Also, if you are an ATV enthusiast, we are only to 20 minutes from the Doe Mountain Recreational Area and can accommodate your trailers with advance notice. We have electricity by our dock, which can be used to recharge trolling motor batteries. (A must for fishermen with trolling motors)

While most people want the lake and nature, you can rest assured you will enjoy your beds, bathrooms, A.C., furniture, and creature comforts. While you may not watch them, there are 4 flat screens, a DVR, and PlayStation 4 too.
Sometimes it does rain or you may want to watch the big game!

We are 20 to 25 minutes from Elizabethton. our home has Western exposure and is located in the middle of the main channel of the lake. BOAT RENTALS are only 5 minutes and 10 minutes away.

BEDROOMS - There are 3.
The Master is quiet and has a Queen bed and and a Queen sofa sleeper.

The second bedroom has a queen bed.

The third bedroom had a double bed with a single bunk above the double.

Beds sleep 7, and sofa sleepers have room for 2 more.

We have our own high-quality water well, so you're safe if there is a power outage!
But please be environmentally friendly and help conserve water!

Also, most homes have septic systems, so please, no feminine products in the toilets, please!!!
Also, no cooking greases down the drains.

Finally, this is a residential property, while you may not see many neighbors they do exist.
This is NOT a party house. Too many cars and a large crowd will bring the sheriff and eviction without a refund.

The decks are not commercial structures, and overloading could bring about catastrophic collapse!

If you bring a boat, I must know and will have safe trailer parking nearby. Do not bring your boat to the house!

The same applies to motor homes and travel trailers, too!
Do not bring them to the house period,
They will have to be parked off-site.
They will be parked off

Please feel free to ask for additional information.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video game console
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Charcoal grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: If you smoke outside, pick up butts!!

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Paddleboard
  • Snow sports gear
  • Water sports equipment
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 26

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
The washing machine should have a load running. And the dryer should have a load of sheets drying. It would be very helpful to run a load or two of towels the night before.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Please keep dirty shoes out on the deck and NO PETS on the furniture!!! Call me if something isn't working or broken, I can probably help!!!
Please don't eat on the couch! Please No extra guests! If you have any issues with TV remotes call me. If you adjusted the house temp. return to 73
Please strip used bedding and get 1 load washed and drying and another in the washer, this helps speed up house cleaning. Are the dishes clean?

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Possibly

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed
Quick eviction by Sheriff.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
If you smoke outside, pick up butts!!

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Quick eviction by Sheriff.
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

About the neighborhood

Map
Butler, TN

What's nearby

  • Watauga Lake - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • East Tennessee State University - 40 min drive - 50.7 km
  • Bristol Motor Speedway - 45 min drive - 62.2 km
  • Beech Mountain Resort - 59 min drive - 62.2 km
  • Sugar Mountain Resort - 61 min drive - 76.9 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Captains Table - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Butler Trading Post - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪JJ's Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pleasent's Country Store - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪doe creek beverage - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Watauga FAMILY FUN, Sunny Lake Front Home Private Dock Water Toys WiFi pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Lake Watauga FAMILY FUN, Sunny Lake Front Home Private Dock Water Toys WiFi?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Watauga FAMILY FUN, Sunny Lake Front Home Private Dock Water Toys WiFi?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lake Watauga FAMILY FUN, Sunny Lake Front Home Private Dock Water Toys WiFi located?

This family-friendly Butler cabin is located on the waterfront, within a 5-minute walk of Watauga Lake and Watauga River. Fish Springs Marina and Lakeshore Marina are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Lake Watauga FAMILY FUN, Sunny Lake Front Home Private Dock Water Toys WiFi Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 149 out of 155 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 155 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 155 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 155 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 155 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

scott f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great house and location.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful lake property just as described. We had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hershal H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved our stay. The host was very friendly and made us feel welcome to stay in their home. The view of the lake was amazing.
Backyard view of the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Weekend Getaway

The property was exactly as described and provided us the perfect weekend getaway. The owner was friendly, accommodating and great to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

andrew b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent experience

Beautiful, well-kept cabin on a quiet cove with stunning deck views. Perfect for boating, with an easy-access dock and plenty of lake toys to use. Fully equipped kitchen, fire pit, and fun yard games made it easy to relax and enjoy a week with the kids. Nick is an outstanding manager—checked in regularly and offered great tips for making the most of our stay. Would absolutely return
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend Get-Away

Fantastic! The host helped with all our needs and provided tons of fun things for my children to do. The best part was the view! I would visit again and again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love this amazing Watauga Lake property so much ….. this was our 3rd stay here !
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our stay

The owner went above and beyond helpful. Was late when we arrived - they made certain we were able to find it and we made it. Communicated any time we had any questions or concerns. House was very clean and actually supplied anything we would of needed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Stay

This was the best vacation ever, spent great time with kids and grandkids.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Watauga Lake Vacation

Exactly as advertised, with incredible outdoor features, and areas to relax.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paige N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Watauga Lake House

Property was perfect! Beautiful home on a gorgeous property with all the conveniences of home! We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We love Watauga lake!

Clean lake house with all the things we love about the lake! Lake toys, fishing, quiet cove, marina very close by, fire pit, and family!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Better than advertised

We had an amazing stay at Nick’s house. It felt like home the minute we arrived. The house had everything we needed and more to make it a truly enjoyable vacation. We can’t wait to return!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Johnny M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Grear vacation

Great vacation !! Steps to lake is a killer,but the house and property was nice. Owner was great and lead us all the way.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elena H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Home on Watauga Lake

Second stay at this home. Beautiful lake home. Lots to do at the property and in the area! Such a relaxing vacation for our family!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible!

Couldn't have asked for anything better! Nick was great communicating leading up to the trip and was available if we needed anything during our stay. This home was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammie M.

Beautifully decorated! Clean! Well stocked...great location 😀

Amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gordon F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Freshwater family 2023 summer vacation

Great lake house! Our 3rd summer at Watauga and this was the best house of all!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

gary s.

very nice peaceful location

Beautiful home in a good location. Mallard Cove Marina is just across the bay. A public boat ramp is not far away either.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Bob H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lakeside Retreat

The property was as advertised, with everything you could need both inside and out — with lots of water toys as well as a relaxing lounge area down near the dock. The owner was very communicative with directions and advice. We enjoyed the fire pit in the evenings and the wildlife — deer and bats!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corey M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Lake House

This is a perfect lake house for a family vacation. It has everything you need to enjoy the water, from the kayaks and paddle boards to the floating mat. The kitchen is well stocked for cooking. The pavilion near the water provides shade and great spot to rest after enjoying the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything we could’ve wanted and more!!!

The property is even better than the photos can capture, in my opinion!! Extremely helpful and attentive host. Nick made sure was had everything! It was very reassuring knowing the host was so quick to respond! The internet is super fast. The house is super cozy! We can’t wait to be back in the warmer months!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Great Getaway

We really enjoyed staying a this lakeside home. Lots of amenities and privacy. We were sad to leave and we will come back. Thanks, Nick.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heide A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing getaway!

So much to do! We opted to just relax and enjoy all the fun things on site from SUPs to board games! There is a marina to rent boats very nearby. Beautiful kitchen to prepare and enjoy homemade meals and lots of peaceful spots to curl up with a good read. We loved it!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

New year’s fun

Terrific place! We’re from Oregon and we were in Nashville for Christmas. Wanted to meet up with our family from Virginia. Perfect place. Wonderful house and perfect place for family!! Amenities are awesome
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023