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Whistling Timbers Cabin

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A log cabin interior with a fireplace, dining area, and living room.
A wooden cabin interior with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, a refrigerator, and a clock on the wall.
Covered Porch
A wooden cabin interior with a dining table, chairs, a kitchen with appliances, and a staircase.
A wooden cabin interior with a deer head mounted on the wall, a fireplace, wooden stairs, and a dining table with magazines.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Bristol, TN
  • Place, South Holston Lake
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Bristol Caverns
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Paramount Center for the Arts
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

1st Floor Double Bedroom

1 Double Bed

1st Floor Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2nd Floor Loft Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Bristol

Located in Bristol, this cabin is in a rural area and on a river. Ida Stone Jones Community Tennis Center and Steele Creek Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore South Holston Lake and Bristol Caverns. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Bristol Motor Speedway or Bristol Municipal Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and hunting.
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Map
Bristol, TN

What's nearby

  • South Holston Lake - 8 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Bristol Caverns - 12 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Paramount Center for the Arts - 18 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Viking Hall Civic Center - 18 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Bristol Motor Speedway - 22 min drive - 22.7 km

Getting around

  • Abingdon, VA (VJI-Virginia Highlands) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Belmont Package Co - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Tootie's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Zero's Subs - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Rico's Pizza & Sub's - ‬48 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Whistling Timbers Cabin pet-friendly?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Whistling Timbers Cabin?

As of 30 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Whistling Timbers Cabin on 4 Jan 2027 start from AU$522, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Whistling Timbers Cabin?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Whistling Timbers Cabin?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Whistling Timbers Cabin?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Whistling Timbers Cabin located?

Situated on a river, this cabin is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from South Holston Lake and within 9 miles (15 km) of Bristol Caverns and Bristol Municipal Stadium. Viking Hall Civic Center and Observation Knob are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 110 out of 122 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 122 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 122 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 122 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 122 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great property and nice location
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great place to visit! Very tranquil :) The cabin was clean & comfortable!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2026
Thank you - we pleased you enjoyed your stay - thanks for taking such good care of the cabin.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing. Will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful cabin in a perfect location. Host made everything super easy! Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Excellent home. Very comfortable Clean. Well appointed
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Apr 2026
Thank you for the 5 star review
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
No one around Great feel of mountain cabin. only house on long gravel driveway. great porch for a beverage after a day on the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Apr 2026
Thank you for the 5 star review! Whistling Timbers is truly nestled in the woods, glad you could kick back and relax and enjoy the surroundings.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin was super clean, very well stocked with the basics, and everything was in great shape. The host communicated super clearly and let us know everything we needed to know.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time. We love the tranquility and nature.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2025
Thanks for the 5 star review - most of our lodgers enjoy the tranquility and nature that surrounds our Whistling Timbers cabin. We're pleased you had a wonderful time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place!

We love staying at this cabin. It has tons of privacy and the location is great. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Nov 2022
Thanks for staying with us and your wonderful review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Serinity plus, very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Nov 2024
Thank you Tim and Meg for leaving a 5-star review of your stay in Whistling Timbers Cabins. Hope to welcome you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
If you are looking for peaceful, relaxing, away from everyone, and with all the comforts of home, then this is the place for you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best cabin - so secluded!

This was our second stay and it was so good we booked a third stay for next year. Very convenient to the river and saw lots of wildlife. Excellent week!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct 2024
Thank you Kim for your wonderful review - and your beautiful pictures of our wildlife in the area. We look forward to seeing next year.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice cabin, ++remote / private location++, well kept

Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Nov 2022
Thank you for the 5 star review and the high recommendation. We hope to see you again sometime in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the privacy without being completely remote. Fireplace was a great touch as well as the outdoor fire pit. Furniture was comfy and bathrooms were clean. Some toiletries were provided. The dam at the end of the long driveway was beautiful with cool trails and views from the top. My boys loved collecting firewood and kindling. We will definitely book again next time we are in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Apr 2026
Thanks again for staying with us in our Whistling Timbers cabin, we’re pleased you enjoyed the cabin as well as the area around it. The boys picking up sticks for the firepit and family time around the campfire is truly a 5 star memory; we look forward to your next stay with us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Own Little World

Very private beautiful location. Near lake and nice hiking trails. Good restaurants nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2023
Thank you for the 5 star review. I love your title “Own Little World”. Whistling Timbers is definitely nestled in the woods.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

This cabin is awesome!

We will definitely be returning. So quite and relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May 2022
Thank you for coming. So glad that you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very Nice

Secluded however close to everything. Very nice location and cabin…
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Mar 2023
Thank you for the 5 star review. We're pleased you enjoyed the cabin and surroundings.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place!

Always love staying here. Great location and privacy. Barb is easy to communicate with. Thanks Bryan
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2022
So glad you enjoy coming to the cabin. Thank you Bryan!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Visit Family for Holidays

The house and property are stunning! We were able to have Thanksgiving dinner with family that live locally and it worked out perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Dec 2021
Thank you for coming to stay! We're happy to hear that it went well.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay!

Great cabin on beautiful property. We really enjoyed the privacy and the trails. The outside fire pit was so relaxing and warm every evening! Great fly fishing with River Run Angling! Hope to be back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Dec 2021
Thank you for coming. Glad you enjoyed your stay! We love hearing about the fly-fishing stories. Would love to have you return.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relax, hike and fish

All we wanted was to relax, to hike and fly fish. We accomplished all three and loved staying at the Whistling Timbers Cabin. A perfect getaway place to stay that offered all we could have asked for and more!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tranquility

This was our second time staying here, and we plan on coming again. We love the privacy and hiking trails nearbyprivacy ab
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Nov 2024
Thank you Dale for leaving a 5-star review of your stay at Whistling Timbers cabin. Glad to hear your second trip was peaceful and you got out onto the nearby hiking trails. We look forward to welcoming you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Motorcycle vacation

Good location, clean, and quiet. We had everything we needed for a week of riding NE TN, VA, and KY.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2024
Thank you Randy for leaving Whistling Timbers Cabin a 5-star review! It sounds like your group has covered some ground and glad we could be a stop on your journey.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Cabin

Very nice cabin for a fishing trip to Eastern Tennessee! The place is well stocked with everything needed for a comfortable stay. The gas log fireplace is a nice feature. The secluded location at the top of a hill is awesome!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Mar 2025
Thank you Fran for leaving a 5 star review of your stay in Whistling Timbers Cabin! We are glad to hear it had all the amenities you needed to enjoy your time at the cabin as well as the beautiful property it sits on. Hope we can welcome you back next time you are out this way.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very responsive and flexible within reason. Enjoyed the long, private driveway. Pulled a bass boat up with no issues. Would recommend 100% and will likely revisit in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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