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Beautiful Waterfront Home on Watauga River

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Elizabethton, TN
  • Place, Watauga River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Watauga Lake
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Bristol Motor Speedway
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Hair dryer

Primary Bathroom

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

About the area

Elizabethton

Located in Elizabethton, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Carter Mansion and Tipton-Haynes Historic Site are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Sycamore Shoals State Park and Watauga River. Lakeshore Marina and Johnson City Family Skatecenter are also worth visiting. Kayaking and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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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 - 23 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Bristol Motor Speedway - 29 min drive - 34.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Papa John's Pizza - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Southern Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mayflower Seafood Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬8 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.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 70 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Short stay

Great place to unwind and relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful home and awesome owner! Really fit all of our needs perfectly!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon M.

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

Relaxing river retreat

Awesome rental. Very clean. Wonderful front porch views of the river. Owner was incredible. Made sure to check in on us while we were there. Fully intend to stay again when we come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home is more than you could ever expect. Not only is it feet from the Watauga River, it is immaculate inside and out. Everything you could possibly need is thoughtfully provided. We loved sitting on the front porch at night listening to the river. You truly feel welcome and at home in this property. We will definitely be returning soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Relaxing

This home is beautiful with breathtaking views of the mountains from the back deck. The host is very nice and easy to talk to. The check in and out was so easy I highly recommend.
From back porch
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

Amanda M.

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

Gorgeous place

We were in town for a race and rented this place. It was less than a 20 minute drive to Bristol and the scenery is beautiful. The owner of this property was very accommodating and kind. It’s a very quiet neighborhood with the river right across the street. It’s well lit at night and has more than enough parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

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

Perfection on the river!

Clean and comfortable in a great location! We came for the week to visit the grandkids who spent a few days and nights (ages 3 & 4). With the gated back deck and fenced in yard, the property was perfect for our two dogs. We had a great time floating in the river out front on those 100 degree days - the water was cold, but so refreshing!!! Groceries, restaurants and shopping were right around the corner (15 mins). I rated the property and stay a solid 5 and look forward to staying again on a future trip down, it was perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

John G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

not what i thought it would be

Well the house was clean and nice. Owner was good and easy to get ahold of for the most part. I was surprised to get lock out of the house two times in one day. The fisihing was not very good very diapointed. Just not a good time off of work, was really hoping for more
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria M.

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

Beautiful weekend getaway!

We loved our stay at this lovely home on the Watauga River! First of all, the house was by far the cleanest property we’ve ever stayed at. We were so comfortable and cozy during the time we spent in the living room watching the huge tv. Our host, Mike, provided live streaming tv channels from all the major networks in the US, along with sports (my hubby was able to watch his WVU Mountaineers play football) and an amazing array of the newest movies available. The house is beautifully furnished and the bed in the primary bedroom provided the best two nights’ sleep I’ve had in ages. I’ll have to ask Mike where he got that mattress! The kitchen has the most up-to-date appliances and the AC/heater worked seamlessly to keep us comfortable, even with our current weather that can be warm in the day and cold at night. Mike responded quickly to our questions and was a gracious and accommodating host. Our pups loved exploring the large fenced-in yard. And the views are amazing! We were able to enjoy gorgeous sunrises over the mountains from the back of the property and then take in the breathtaking sunsets over the lake from the front porch. Even with an almost full moon, we were able to see so many stars. My hubby enjoyed fishing steps away from the front door on the dock while I sat on the rocking chair to take in the beauty of the lake. By the way, if you’re a photographer, the golden hour here is amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a getaway weekend that included a concert at Hard Rock Casino. This home was perfect to accommodate 4 adults and 2 dogs, it was an easy commute to the casino, and a grocery store a few minutes down the road. This home is well kept and very clean. We had a very peaceful and relaxing trip to include some fishing along the the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice property right on the river. Owner was very friendly and helpful. Property was well stocked with all the essentials. Beautiful views from both decks!
Great fishin!
River in front of property
Mountain view from back deck
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

tammi d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, very well equipped, great fishing and a safe area for my dog.Beds and furniture was very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great vacation. Close to hiking, fishing, and rafting/tubing.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great! Had a fantastic time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super attractive, spacious, and well maintained.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debora w.

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

Amazing and Much Needed Vacation!

I had a wonderful time at this property. I’ll admit I was slightly underwhelmed when I first arrived, only because I had imagined the water would be directly behind the home—I was looking forward to having my morning coffee by the water. However, once I settled in, everything exceeded expectations.The house itself is beautiful—comfortable, clean, and full of character. Host Mike was fantastic, offering great suggestions on local things to do. He quickly hit it off with my husband and encouraged him to go fishing one last time. That trip resulted in an unforgettable catch: a large brown trout that chased and ate his smaller rainbow trout right at the shore!As a Doctor of Nursing Practice in critical care, I’ve been working nonstop for the past six months without a single day off. I don’t unwind easily. But Mike’s home—and his welcoming hospitality—made it possible for me to truly relax and slow down, even if just for a little while. I’m grateful for the peace I found during this stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home! We were here for my daughter's wedding and it was the perfect location. Mike was a very nice and responsive host.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were in town for a 60th birthday party nearby and this place was perfect. We loved being right on the river and the sunsets were beautiful. Mike was such a great host and had recommendations when we needed them :)The master bedroom was so comfy and had heated blankets for when it was chilly! The entertainment system was awesome and we loved watching movies. The fenced in backyard was great for our little one to play outside, and the front porch was perfect for sittin and sipping refreshments morning and night.We definitely hope to be back in the fall :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Mike Mead

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Avid outdoorsman. Semi retired electrical/software engineer, traveled all over the world and settled on beautiful East Tennessee for retirement.

Why they chose this property

This property is one of the prettiest on the river with river and mountain views yet close to town.

What makes this property unique

Private boat ramp, private river dock

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