Pheasant Tail | Cabin on the South Holston River

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A log cabin with a red roof, a fire pit, and Adirondack chairs in the yard.
A cozy log cabin interior with a stone fireplace, a television, and comfortable seating.
A rustic wooden cabin interior with a round wooden dining table, four wooden chairs, a green armchair, and two windows with curtains.
A log cabin with a red roof, wooden chairs, and a small table in front.
A rustic log cabin with a covered porch, surrounded by a garden with green plants and red flowers.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • A quiet escape
    Guests like the location for the peace and quiet.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Free internet
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Bristol, TN
  • Place, Bristol Caverns
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, South Holston Lake
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Paramount Center for the Arts
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Abingdon, VA (VJI-Virginia Highlands)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 5 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

Bristol

Located in Bristol, this cabin is in the city centre and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at South Holston Lake and Bristol Caverns, while Paramount Center for the Arts and Birthplace of Country Music Museum are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Bristol Motor Speedway or Bristol Municipal Stadium. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
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Map
Bristol, TN

What's nearby

  • Bristol Caverns - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • South Holston Lake - 7 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Paramount Center for the Arts - 13 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Birthplace of Country Music Museum - 13 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Viking Hall Civic Center - 13 min drive - 14.1 km

Getting around

  • Abingdon, VA (VJI-Virginia Highlands) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Pal's Sudden Service - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Tootie's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Belmont Package Co - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pheasant Tail | Cabin on the South Holston River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Pheasant Tail | Cabin on the South Holston River?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Pheasant Tail | Cabin on the South Holston River?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pheasant Tail | Cabin on the South Holston River?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Pheasant Tail | Cabin on the South Holston River located?

Located in the heart of Bristol, this cabin is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from South Holston Lake and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Bristol Caverns. Bristol Municipal Stadium and Viking Hall Civic Center are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location with easy access to nearby river, fishing, hiking trails. Great communications from hosts. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct 2026
Thanks for the 5 star detailed review - our location is incredible - great for outdoor enthusiast! We're glad you found us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome location on the South Holston river. Tailwaters lodge is excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great cabin!

We really enjoyed our stay in this cabin! Everything was super clean and kitchen was well stocked! We were close to the fly fishing on the South Holston! Loved the chairs out front for star gazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet and peaceful

Nice spot
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot

I love this rustic cabin and its proximity to the river. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jan 2022
Thank you for leaving the cabin in such great shape; we truly appreciate the care you all took especially leaving heading into a snow storm. We got a few inches here - a winter wonderland - beautiful! We're so glad you enjoyed your stay with us; we look forward to your next visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing hosts

The owners are very pleasant and easy to work with - very accomodating - even down to small things like having coffee available. The space is great.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jan 2023
Thank you Brady, looking forward to your next stay with us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

So comfy and cozy!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Pheasant Tail. The river is close enough to enjoy throughout the day. The cabin was lovely, clean, comfy, and cozy. Also conveniently stocked with essentials. We did not want to leave and definitely hope to be back soon!! I highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2024
We are so glad to hear you all enjoyed Pheasant Tail, the property, and proximity to the river during your stay. Thank you for the 5 star review and we look forward to welcoming you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bristol Fall NASCAR Race

Great location, calm, quiet in the mornings for all the noise (races) that come at the end of the day. Neighbors nearby but you wouldn't know they exists if you couldn't see them. Looking forward to our next stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct 2024
Thank you Barb for staying with us and for leaving a 5-star review of your time in our Pheasant Tail Cabin. Glad it could offer a place to have some quiet downtime on race weekend! We look forward to welcoming you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

EXCELLENT!

NHRA fans and had a great time in Thunder Valley! We also all really enjoyed staying in a log cabin for the first time and it couldn't have been cleaner or more inviting. The surroundings and the peacefulness were outstanding! It felt like home and was very comfortable! Really appreciate Bruce and Paula for allowing us to stay in this historic home. We are looking forward for a return visit! Thanks again for the hospitality!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 June 2024
Happy to hear the accomidations at Tailwaters Lodge provided your group with a 5-star stay for your trip to Bristol Motor Speedways and that you were enjoyed the property/surrounding TVA trails. It was a pleasure hosting you all and we look forward to welcoming you back for more races!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely spot near the river

My friends and I used Pheasant Tail Cabin as our base of operations for fishing the S. Holston and Watauga Rivers. The cabin was perfect for hard-core fishermen who got up early, made breakfast, and didn't return till the evening. We then cooked supper and after eating, the best part of the stay was sitting in the Adirondack chairs around the fire pit, where we saw lots of wildlife, including a flock of wild turkeys, cottontail rabbits, a skunk, and hundreds of fireflies while we sipped bourbon before retiring to bed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2023
Love your review!!! Thank you for staying with us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fishing buddy trip, end of season 2023

Had some fly fishing buddies and the Pheasant Tail cabin was perfect for us at Tailwaters Lodge. Paula & Bruce were so helpful in fishing location advice for the S Holston River. The house was all set for us and they also offer delivered food options so we didn’t need to take time away from the property to go to a restaurant. The house has every amenity, comfortable beds, great kitchen supplies, TV, outside grill, fire pit and yes Wifi. They are such nice hosts and I highly recommend their properties at Tailwaters Lodge!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Dec 2023
Thank you for the wonderfully detailed review. You were a great group to host!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful little cozy cabin

Owners where very helpfull with there property on letting us know where to fish and what we could do to make our experience awesome down by the river! Would definitely come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely

This is a cute cabin in a quiet area. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Cabin for Fishing the South Holston

Had everything we needed and was in a fantastic location. Would come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome rustic cabin

Beds are comfortable. Property is clean. Plenty of comfortable lounging space. Plenty of room to eat, inside and outside in screened in porch. Kitchen was well appointed and gas grill worked well. Owners were pleasant, helpful, and accessible. Want to go back next year.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 June 2022
Thank you for the wonderful review - we're so glad you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to seeing next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Gateway from City Life

It was a wonderful time, something different for the kids to enjoy Christmas time. The cabin was cozy and it gave a feel of home. Enjoy running on the trails early in the morning, it has a really easy and close access to the river and the trail. One of the best memories for the whole family. The kids ask to stay 2 wks., so we are definitely coming back. Thank you Paula and Bruce for wonderful time and memories.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good experience

The places near are really beautiful as well as the cabin.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rustic fishing paradise

This cabin was excellent! The proximity to private river and lots of public water and trails (5 min walk), ample dishes, glasses, set large utensils and nice pots/pans, condiments & spices There were also more beds than expected- 7 twins! Heaters available in each room and a cozy fireplace. The property is beautiful. We will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Extremely nice people!

Great place, nice people
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A hidden gem!!

This was our third time staying here, and we had an amazing time yet again- thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
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