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Spring dates open! Riverfront - Watauga River - Trophy Section.

Spring dates open! Riverfront - Watauga River - Trophy Section.

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Located directly on the Watauga River - A fly fisherman's dream location.
Soaring pine ceilings throughout.
Walkway to the river - notice the large flat rock to the right you can walk on
A view to the river from the easy chair
Sitting on the back porch watching the kayakers go by.

Overview of Spring dates open! Riverfront - Watauga River - Trophy Section.

5 out of 5 Exceptional
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 7204 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Johnson City, TN
  • Popular LocationWatauga River2 min walk
  • Popular LocationSycamore Shoals State Park8 min drive
  • Popular LocationSycamore Shoals Hospital10 min drive
  • AirportTri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional)31 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 3

Master Suite

Mini Master

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Mini master bath

Toilet · Shower only

Powder Room

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Spring dates open! Riverfront - Watauga River - Trophy Section.

The view is pure magic! Just 20 minutes from Bristol and the TriCities Regional Airport. With 2 bedrooms, a loft with a full size bed and a sofa bed and 2.5 bathrooms - the cabin has been thoughtfully positioned to achieve a downriver view of the Watauga River. The view is visible from the front doors to the massive 16 foot stretch of sliding glass back doors. The house is tastefully furnished in an upscale mountain house fashion with custom log and stone accents throughout the interior and exterior of the home. The kitchen features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and a huge island that seats 4, plus another 6 at the dining room table. This home follows the open concept plan with kitchen, living, and dining open to one another all with comfortable well maintained furnishings. The master bedroom suite is also located downstairs with king-size bed, walk-in closet and full master bath with both jacuzzi and walk-in shower. The upstairs features a large loft living room with full size bed tucked away in the dormer area and sofa bed. There is a 2nd bedroom with adjoining 3 piece bathroom and a small office tucked away in the back of the loft when you just need to get a little work done. There is a sofa bed in the loft as mentioned as well as 2 power home theater chairs. There is a large projector screen and projector Roku (Netflix) in the loft. There is a 42 inch TV in the upstairs second bedroom with Roku (Netflix) and a 46" TV in the Living Room equipped with a Roku device. The large 40' x 16' porch is equipped with rocking chairs, outdoor dining table and chairs and a hammock plus the incredible view of the river. Watch the fly fisherman and kayakers navigate their way over the shoals. There is a walkway to the river plus a room size flat rock to fish from on this beautiful trophy section of the river. This cabin serves the guest looking for a more quiet retreat. This house is not recommended for children or pets due to the depth and swiftness of the river at this location but pets are considered and older children are ok - just contact owner. This cabin is within walking distance of the Watauga River Cabins and directly across the river from the Watauga River Lodge and Outfitter. The caretaker lives on the property in a separate dwelling near the road and will verify number and ages of guests for safety concerns as well as the terms of the rental agreement. Free wifi is provided. The cabin is located about 5 miles from I-26 off the HIghway 91 exit. The cabin rests halfway between Johnson City and Elizabethton in the Central Community.

Property manager

Linda Davis
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only
Due to the depth and swiftness of the river

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
Adult fixed Dogs only. Dogs cannot be left alone.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Older children considered due to the long inside staircase and the swiftness of the river outside. Children must at all times have adult supervision.
Adult altered Dogs only. Dogs must be non - chewers to protect our furnishings. Dogs must always have adult supervision.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Johnson City

Located in Johnson City, this cabin is on the waterfront. Tipton-Haynes Historic Site and Rocky Mount Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Johnson City Family Skatecenter and Wallabies. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Mountain States Health Alliance Athletics Center or Freedom Hall Civic Center. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Watauga River - 2 min walk
  • Sycamore Shoals State Park - 8 min drive
  • Sycamore Shoals Hospital - 10 min drive
  • East Tennessee State University - 13 min drive
  • Freedom Hall Civic Center - 14 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 10 min drive
  • McDonald's - 11 min drive
  • Dunkin' - 10 min drive
  • Chick-Fil-A - 10 min drive
  • The Black Olive - 9 min drive

Reviews

5

Exceptional

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4.9/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

5/5

Location

5/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Ruth W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Christmas!
Best appointed house you will find anywhere! Everything you could possibly want is in the pantry, including wonderful, pots, pans, dishes, etc. The river is spectacular and the views are beautiful off the back porch with spans the whole width of the house. The pictures don’t do it justice.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

5/5 Excellent

Christopher B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great River Cabin
Enjoyed our stay. Quiet and relaxing. Recommend for anyone wanting a cabin on the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

5/5 Excellent

julia and rodney b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great riverfront property
A truly unique location on the river. We had a great time and the home was everything we could have wanted. Very clean with all amenities for a comfortable stay. Communication with the host was excellent and the entire process was easy and smooth. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a riverfront getaway! R&J
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

4/5 Good

Ruth W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Lovely view
Really nice cabin on a beautiful bend of the Watagua river with a amazing back porch view. Not real private with people within earshot of the home. The lovely view of the river definitely was the best part of the home and I would definitely recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

5/5 Excellent

Pat S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A peaceful place
We are returning quests. Each time we stay we are planning our next visit. Beautiful location. Perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Linda Davis

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We are citrus growers and I am also a college professor who enjoys our occasional stint to come up here and cool off from our hot Florida summers. We also really enjoy the leaf season, and Christmas when it chooses to snow.

Why they chose this property

This unique property has been in the Smalling/Davis family for over 150 years. Our great-grandfather had a sand mine operation (rare for the mountains) in the area and used some of those funds to invest in Florida Orange Groves back in the 1920's. Several generations later, we sold a small bit of our groves in Florida to build this cabin for our future retirement house. We love Florida but we really love Tennessee and this special place on the river. We hope you enjoy it and treasure it as much as we do.

What makes this property unique

From a fly fisherman's perspective - you can walk down the walkway to a huge flat rock - almost 20 ft. in length (room size) that creates the perfect perch in which to fly fish from plus the river is tremendously calming. If you are not a fisherman - just know that sitting on the porch is a fine hobby and you will be so content to watch the river go by.

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