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Watauga River Cabins Sycamore Cabin

Waterfront cabin with kitchen and patio

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Sycamore Cabin, nestled between Johnson City and Elizabethton, offers a serene retreat on the banks of the Watauga River. Enjoy trout fishing in the 'Quality Trout Zone,' relax on your private deck overlooking the river, or unwind with satellite TV and a DVD/VCR player.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 665 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

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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 River Cabins Sycamore Cabin

This cabin (Sycamore Cabin) is part of our 'rustic lodge'. Our 'rustic lodge' is located on the banks of the beautiful Watauga River, halfway between Johnson City and Elizabethton. The lodge was designed to resemble a horse barn and sits on 5 acres with over 600 feet of river frontage and consists of 3 cabins.

The downstairs Sycamore cabin has over 800 square feet of living space. The cabin has a queen bed and full bath downstairs. In the loft there is a queen bed, two single beds and a half bath.

All linens are included -- all you have to do is pick up some food and bring your personal items -- all other items will be provided for you! The kitchen is fully equipped with dishes, cookware, toaster, coffee maker and microwave.

The cabin has heat/air conditioning, ceiling fan, flat screen satellite TV (Direct TV is provider), DVD/VCR, central laundry facility and gas grill.

There is also a full hook-up RV pad with 50 amp service, located on the river. (extra cost) The RV lot has a private deck that overlooks the river.

Very convenient to both Johnson City and Elizabethton (10 minutes) as well as Roan Mountain, Sugar Mountain, Beech Mountain and Hawksnest ski resorts (45-60 minutes). Immediately adjacent to the lodge is the Watauga River which is about 100 feet wide and is home to some of the finest Trout fishing in the Eastern United States. Trout species in the Watauga River are Rainbow, Brook and Brown as well as several types of Bass and various non-game species. This lower part of the Watauga has been designated as the 'Quality Trout Zone.'

We have other cabins available please call for dates and prices.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 700 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

All dogs must be on flea control. Limit 2 dogs per cabin. Sorry, no cats.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Well behaved, non aggressive dogs are welcome.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

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About the neighborhood

Map
Johnson City, TN

What's nearby

  • Watauga River - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • East Tennessee State University - 12 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Freedom Hall Civic Center - 15 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Johnson City Medical Center - 16 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Sugar Mountain Resort - 58 min drive - 68.7 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪By-Lo Market - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Jersey Mike's Subs - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Papa John's Pizza - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Watauga River Cabins Sycamore Cabin pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Watauga River Cabins Sycamore Cabin ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Watauga River Cabins Sycamore Cabin ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Watauga River Cabins Sycamore Cabin located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps from Watauga River, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Sycamore Shoals State Park and Sycamore Shoals Hospital. Tweetsie Trail Trailhead and Tannery Knobs Mountain Bike Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Watauga River Cabins Sycamore Cabin Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 197 out of 219 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 219 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 219 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 219 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 219 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joshua S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location very quiet and relaxing.. great for family and kids
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved this property. The outside amenities are great. Plenty of seating,grills, and firewood. The view of the river was awesome and peaceful. Cabin was clean and cozy. Would definitely come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed here multiple times. Great location and a great cabin. There’s a reason that we keep coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Darletta M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the setting. It was so quiet and the outdoor space was beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Sycamore Cabin was clean, updated, and comfortable. It was so nice to see the river from the windows.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always enjoy myself my favorite place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorianna D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very laid back. The sound of the river was so soothing. Property owners and caretakers were very friendly. The location was far enough away yet getting to places was easy.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What’s great place to stay! We had so much privacy and direct access to the river. The place was very clean, the grounds were also very clean well maintained with so much to do. We were just a short drive to downtown Johnson City and the surrounding areas. We had such a great time fishing and hanging out by the river here, we hope we get to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul P.

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

Beautiful Property

Cabin was clean with exceptional furniture and decor. Property directly on river with multiple seating areas. Numerous large trees provided shade. Absolutely great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug R.

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

Awesome Fishing

Great place for a group!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianne M.

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

Great place to stay

Quiet and peaceful
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike N.

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

Great get away

What a nice place to spend some down time with a small group of guys! From the view of the river to the cleanliness of the cabin. We will be back to this VRBO!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber H.

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

Perfect family getaway

This is about the 8th time that we have stayed on this property. We always stay with many family members and we appreciate that the “campus” can house all of us. We love that we can make our own meals, eat them all together and also play on the property (we had some heated wiggle ball games going) and fish and relax with the river backdrop. The place holds many dear memories for us. This time we had 13 of us staying with 4 extended family join us each day for food and fellowship.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

SALLY G.

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

Relaxing

This is our fourth time, it’s a very relaxing place. The cabin was clean, spacious, the river was amazing!!! Is near many stores, fast food, & restaurants. We had an amazing time my husband my son and my self!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

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

Best Family Vacation

We have stayed here twice. This time we decided to bring a few family members with us. My daughter lives in the area. It was the perfect place for us all to meet up, cook, hang out, and enjoy the lake. This place has everything you can think of from bug spray to cooking utensils, literally everything. I can’t wait to come back in the fall.SCarden
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan J A.

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

River

One of the best places ever. Very family friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

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

Wonderful Stay

We stay on this property as often as we can. We love it here! At this point we have stayed at four of the different cabins. My favorite vacation spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianne M.

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

Peaceful

Beautiful place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

sarah s.

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

Beautiful location

Wonderful place to stay with family. Loved the outdoor amenities. Cabin is charming and perfect for families
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

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

Race weekend

We enjoy staying at this location. Secluded but close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

William L.

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

Beautiful location right on the Watagua River

Two nights lodgings and Smallmouth fishing during the day
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy D.

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

Nice location.

Peaceful, quiet place for us to stay for our daughter’s college graduation. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt H.

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

Birthday weekend

My family and I enjoyed our stay at your beautiful place and would love to come again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angelique W.

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

Love the Barnhouse!

Right on the river, fun, clean, amazing place. We have stayed here like 9x now.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Rick P.

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

Great

Had a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023