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Beautiful Waterfront Home on Watauga River

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Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and ample cabinetry.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, and oven.
Cozy retreat with a large bed, headboard, and ceiling fan, featuring a framed picture and a nightstand with a lamp.
Cozy living space with a flat-screen TV, potted plant, and patterned rug.
Stunning home with a welcoming front porch and American flag.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

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

Beautiful Waterfront Home on Watauga River

Brand new to VRBO June 1st 2023. Gorgeous and completely remodeled waterfront home on the beautiful Watauga River. The house was completely remodeled in 2023 with all new windows, life proof flooring, granite countertops, appliances, new black metal roof, new interior and exterior paint, new composite front door, new lights and fans, landscaping, etc. This is a $500K immaculate home right on the river. You might stay somewhere cheaper but you will not stay anywhere nicer in this area. Please look at our cabin VRBO #2196043 if you need something smaller yet just as beautiful, its really made for 2 people but will sleep 4 if needed.

The house includes a brand new 12' x 12' Trex river dock with stainless steel cables for railing, so as not to diminish the river views. There is also a brand new private boat ramp for those coming in to fish or kayak. Excellent place for a large group or a small group and all the comforts of home. The river deck and mountain deck will be furnished with furniture (not pictured yet), and a grill on the mountain deck. You can fish nearly 300 feet of the river along the property bank. In the summer months you will see lots of rafters, kayaks, and drift boats going by. The house is located on the main road to Wilbur Dam, and is 3 miles downstream from the dam, and not in a floodplain. The back yard has a large chainlink fence for your pets containment and safety, with direct access from the french doors off of the mountain deck.

From the front of the house all you see is the beautiful river flowing by, from the sides of the house and back all you see is the beautiful Holston Mountain Range. The house has brand new appliances, furniture, mattresses, etc. Incredible entertainment package with Direct TV and a 75" Ultra 4K Samsung in the den and a 65" Samsung Ultra 4k in the primary bedroom. Bose wave radio. Front load washer and dryer for long stays. The front porch will have rocking chairs. More pictures to come. Book now for your next getaway in a spectacular setting. Mountains and river in all directions, yet only 10 minutes to town.

Property manager

Mike Mead

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting 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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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

About the area

Map
Elizabethton, TN

What's nearby

  • Watauga River - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Slough Island - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Sycamore Shoals State Park - 13 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Watauga Lake - 22 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Bristol Motor Speedway - 29 min drive - 33.7 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mayflower Seafood Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Amigo Mexican Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Black Olive - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Waterfront Home on Watauga River pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Beautiful Waterfront Home on Watauga River?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Waterfront Home on Watauga River?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Waterfront Home on Watauga River located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Watauga River and within 3 mi (5 km) of Tennessee College of Applied Technology Elizabethton - Main Campus and Slough Island. Brumit Island is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

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Beautiful Waterfront Home on Watauga River Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jan N.

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

Great place

Not only was the house amazing, but communication with the owner was amazing as well. We would definitely stay again if we are ever around the Johnson City area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa R.

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

Family Visit

This place is great! Very pretty and super comfortable. Mike is very nice and very communicative. We had really good time!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Upper Watauga

Perfect location for fishing and access to fishing. The house is perfect to relax in after a day on the river. Mike Mead is very friendly and keeps the house in good order. We are already planning our next stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

carrie f.

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

Wedding weekend SUCCESS!

Parents of the bride, coming in for 5 days from Knoxville area. Needed space for ourselves and the wedding decor (This Momma DIYed the ceremony and reception decor!) Beautiful home, mountain and lake views! Great hosts!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg W.

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

Awesome trip to TN

Wonderful experience
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John L.

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

Relaxing

Great Stay, very relaxing.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelly M.

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

Our stay at the river house

Great house! Amazing view!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim K.

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

Vacation stay

In town for memorial service. The property was comfortable, clean and relaxing! Very nice time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mykel G.

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

Perfect stay

We loved our stay. The owner was very helpful and the house and location were fantastic. Definitely recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tanner B.

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

Excellent property!

My wife and our group of friends stayed in this property for the weekend to watch the Bristol night race. The house is in excellent condition, very clean and in a beautiful location. The owner was extremely helpful and accommodating. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norval H.

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

Absolutely perfect.

This property provided the short family getaway we were lookkng for The housevwas spotless. The area mist pleasant
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron K.

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

Great Place

Spent a few days at this great place while in the great state of Tennessee attending a celebration of life for my father at his house in Blountville. The house was nice had everything we needed, loved having the river right there to fish. We enjoyed our stay and will be back since the fishing was very good and there's lots that we wanted to explore unfortunately didn't have the time to do so this trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

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

Weekend Trip

We really enjoyed our stay at this home. It is nicely remodeled and has great river frontage. Hope we get to return soon for another trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff L.

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

Bristol Race & Trout Fishing

Wonderful house and location. The host was very accommodating and went above and beyond. One of the best stays we've had thru VRBO and we highly recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

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

Beautiful and clean

Great lighting outside. Very nice inside. Roomy and comfortable. Very clean and well maintained. Only needs a lamp in back bedroom and 1or 2 in living room. Overall we enjoyed this home and the location very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina C.

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

I wish I could stay longer!

We had a wonderful time! It was perfect for us. The view was beautiful and the house was updated. There is a fence in the backyard even. We have tall men in our family and the living room seating was very comfortable with leather couches that reclined. We spent Christmas there and would do it again. The host was reachable and very nice. I am so pleased.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Watauga River Home

What a beautiful place to stay! We enjoyed our time there visiting with family. Beautifully decorated for the Christmas holiday inside and outside. Easy access to the Watauga River and Local places. This place has everything you need. We highly recommend and will definitely be back to enjoy ourselves here again. Mike was a great host. Very kind and easy to get a hold of if needed. Thank you again Mike!! 5 Stars ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve D.

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

Fishing weekend

Very clean and well furnished. Definitely would book again. Mike is very accommodating, especially with providing details about fishing.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Milissa H.

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

60th birthday in the mountains

We had a wonderful time celebrating my 60th in this beautiful area. Loved the location and easy to get to Wautaga lake, wineries, Johnson city and quaint Elizabethton. The house was clean, great comfortable mattresses and no problem locating anything in the fully stocked kitchen. It was perfect. We loved the dock across the street and a great place to enjoy a bottle of wine and watch the wildlife on the river.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Heaven away from home

The property is even better in person. Mike is a great and attentive host. If you're looking for an amazing getaway, look no further. We can't wait for our next stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eve W.

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

Elizabethton House

It was a beautiful spot across from the Watuga river. Great neighborhood fairly close to town/supplies, etc. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pat M.

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

Graduation Trip

The house is beautiful and we really enjoyed our stay. Home is close (20 to 25 min drive) to ETSU and given we were there for a graduation it was really convenient. We were extremely busy so did not get to do a lot in the area but there appeared to be a lot to do.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

James H.

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

Relaxing fishing vacation

My wife and I came up the Watauga to relax and for me to trout fish. The house was extremely comfortable and well furnished. The mornings on the front porch looking at the river and drinking coffee were only rivaled by peaceful afternoons on the back porch looking at the mountains. The king size master bed was comfortable and we slept well. The river was loaded with hard fighting trout. We had a great time
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Felicia S.

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

Perfectly Cozy

This property proved to be the perfect place for a small family gathering. The bedrooms are roomy and the kitchen / dining room and living room spaces were perfect for us. It was clean and inviting and had all of the amenities that we needed for our stay. The home was all decked out with Christmas decor which really added to our wonderful experience. Check in was effortless and communication with Mike was easy, as he provided us with clear instructions from our online reservation through check out. Didn't get to check out the riverside deck due to cold weather, but will definitely consider this property again if we need a place to stay in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamey C.

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

Nice house with good river views

The owner Mike made sure we were taken care for our entire stay and was very attentive. The house was clean and comfortable. Big tv with nice and comfortable couches. All comfortable beds. Sits on a nice part of the river, was pretty chilly during our stay but a good view. Would stay here again.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2023