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Near Watauga Lake & Appalachian Trail! - Gated Community in Blue Ridge Mtns

Near Watauga Lake & Appalachian Trail! - Gated Community in Blue Ridge Mtns

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Property is near the AT in the TN Blue Ridge Mountains
Coffee ☕ on the deck with beautiful views. Watch the sun rise!
Beautiful views of the valley below. Watch the sun rise over the valley!
Cozy living space.
Beautiful mountaintop view

Overview of Near Watauga Lake & Appalachian Trail! - Gated Community in Blue Ridge Mtns

Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10153 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Butler, TN
  • Popular LocationWatauga Lake16 min drive
  • Popular LocationBeech Mountain Resort43 min drive
  • Popular LocationSugar Mountain Resort65 min drive
  • AirportTri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional)68 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

2 bathrooms

Guest bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Near Watauga Lake & Appalachian Trail! - Gated Community in Blue Ridge Mtns

American Dream Cabin - Gated Community above Watauga Lake with Fabulous 30 Mile Views.

***PERFECT REMOTE GETAWAY TO UNPLUG***
This 3BR, 2BA log home is located in Heartwood subdivision, near Elk Mills, TN. It is located in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, and the 5 acre mountaintop property backs up to the Cherokee National Forest. Here you can enjoy a place with long range views of Watauga Lake and the Iron Mountain Range to the north and northeast.

Gorgeous views, cozy fire is available both inside and out and the most peaceful atmosphere one can have!

This 5 acre property backs up to thousands and thousands of acres of Cherokee National Forest. It's in a cabin neighborhood that has direct access to trails and forest service roads. Heartwood is a 330 acre gated community with 42 property owners, 5 full-time residents, 15 completed luxury mountain cabins. Recommend either AWD or 4WD.

This is an isolated mountain location, no public transportation. The last 1.5 mile of road going up the property is gravel road. 4 wheel drive vehicle is recommended to get around if you are not accustomed to driving on mountain roads. If you have a low riding vehicle you will not want to bring it to this mountain location. Heartwood is centrally located approximately 25 miles from Boone, NC and 25 miles from Tri-Cities area of Johnson City/Bristol/Elizabethon, Tennessee. When using GPS enter “Elk Mills, TN”. This will give you best directions.

Nearby you will find a fun winery tour, and an amazing 3000 foot zip line canopy tour with dual 60 MPH ziplines for racing family and friends.

For the safety of guests and property, there are Ring security cameras present outside (doorbell and driveway area).

Property manager

Todd Watson
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
View from the Deck
Private Log Cabin With Gourmet Kitchen - Secluded Lake And Mountain Views
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
9.4 out of 10, (99 reviews)
Private Log Cabin With Gourmet Kitchen - Secluded Lake And Mountain Views

House Rules

Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 security system, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Butler

Located in Butler, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. Watauga Lake Winery and Beech Mountain Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Watauga Lake and Watauga River. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Freedom Hall Civic Center or Kidd Brewer Stadium. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
Map

What's nearby

  • Watauga Lake - 16 min drive
  • Beech Mountain Resort - 43 min drive
  • Land of Oz - 45 min drive
  • Roan Mountain State Park - 51 min drive
  • Sugar Mountain Resort - 65 min drive

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • Smoky Mountain Bakers - 41 min drive
  • Highlander BBQ - 41 min drive
  • Puerto Nuevo Mexican and Seafood Restaurant - 42 min drive
  • Captain's Table - 31 min drive
  • Bob's Dairyland - 41 min drive

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Carrie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet getaway
Gorgeous views! Great place to relax and spend time with family.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mountain getaway
Spent a few days at this beautiful cabin just relaxing and spending quality time with family. The view is amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great relaxing cabin
Beautiful cabin overlooking the mountains and lake Watauga. The sunrises are spectacular. This cabin is well equipped with everything you would need for a getaway in the mountains. All wheel or 4 wheel drive vehicles recommended. Looking forward to another visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spectacular views
I wish I had taken the owner up on step by step instructions getting there, that part was a little tricky and a lot of dirt roads. We had two maps that took us different directions. But the privacy, serenity, and views were absolutely worth the stay. When we arrived the grill was out of propane but I messaged on the app and the owner called me right away. I was shocked I had cell service, but you are so high in elevation it picks up towers. Anyone with special needs should know the upstairs bedroom does not have AC, the AC works for the rest of the cabin. I love the design of having the wood stove high. Such a nice stay with personal touches all over the cabin, I highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An American Dream
This cabin was BEAUTIFUL! The views— BREATHTAKING!! The ride up the mountain is no joke. Our Jeep Grand Cherokee made it, the Ford Flex did not. There was no issue leaving it at the gate, though. Todd’s directions to the cabin & instructions for use/checkout were clear and concise. He had a ton of suggestions of things to do around the cabin (brochures and such) We had no issues, but got quick response with questions. Thank you sooo much!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Todd Watson

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Why they chose this property

This beautiful mountain top property is literally that, on top of the mountain ridge at approximately 3300 foot elevation, in the Blue Ridge Mountains, over looking Watauga Lake.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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