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Cozy Wooded Cabin with Lake Views--Nature Retreat!

Lakefront cabin with kitchen and patio

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Main sitting area for your enjoyment that offers a fireplace and 50” television.
Enjoy use of the electric fireplace, couches, rocking chair, books, and puzzles.
Enjoy the comfortable furniture, which enhances your cozy cabin feel.
Enjoy keeping your beverages cold or making yourself a fresh cup of coffee.
Most kitchen amenities are supplied for your added convenience in the kitchen.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 283.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Butler, TN
  • Place, Watauga Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Beech Mountain Resort
  • Place, Watauga Lake Winery
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional)
    ‪71 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Cozy Wooded Cabin with Lake Views--Nature Retreat!

Enjoy a couples mountain getaway in our charming mountain cabin with lake cove views! Located in a wooded and peaceful setting near Watauga Lake in Tennessee. The cabin's location is an easy drive to many of the areas outdoor attractions to include: Watauga Lake (where you can enjoying fishing, boating, kayaking, and tubing), hiking, waterfalls, and nearby caverns. The cabin’s location also provides proximity to several indoor attractions: Wineries , Hard Rock Casino, and Museum of Butler TN.

Woodland Retreat offers 900 cozy square feet with charming décor, knotty pine interior, and two main living levels. Enjoy cool lake breezes, the sounds of nature, and the beautiful wooded surroundings offered by two large covered decks on each level of the cabin. The cabin's amenities will enable you to relax and enjoy your retreat. Provided for your additional enjoyment is fiber optic internet with up to 200MBPS+ and a new outdoor propane grill. Enjoy public access to Little Milligan Boat Ramp, which is less than 1 mile from the cabin.

Fall in love with the charm of this fantastic retreat and create unforgettable memories!

Upper level:
You must utilize a small staircase to gain access to the cabin’s entrance. Once in the cabin, the upper level includes a fully stocked kitchen for all your cooking needs. Provided is a fridge, range, microwave, toaster, and single serve coffee maker. An intimate two-person dining table area is provided adjacent to the kitchen and main living area. Next, get comfortable in the main living area where you can grab a blanket, snuggle-up, and enjoy the electric fireplace while reading a book or watching a movie on the 50'' Smart TV. The full-bathroom is also included on the top level, where towels, mini-toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, body soap, and lotion) are provided for your convenience.

Lower Level:
The lower level can be accessed via stairs off of the kitchen, which leads to an open bedroom with a queen sized bed and a 32'' Smart TV. The lower level has a separate entrance to take you to the lower level deck. Also provided in the bedroom is a comfortable chair for additional seating and a chest of drawers for your use and convenience.

Parking:
Parking is only allowed in the upper section of the property and near the black fence. You are responsible for any tow fees if parked in any other space. Parking accommodations suitable for two vehicles.

Nearby Attractions:
Laurel Fork Falls Trailhead 15-minute drive
Doe Mountain Recreation Area 25-minute drive
Villa Nove Vineyard 25-minute drive
Stateline Drive-In Movie Theater 25-minute drive
Beech Mountain Ski Resort 60-minute drive
Sugar Mountain Ski Resort 60-minute drive
Appalachian State University 55-minute drive
Biltmore House in Asheville 1.5-hour drive
Bristol Speedway 40-minute drive
Bristol Caverns 50-minute drive
Hard Rock Hotel and Casino 60-minute drive

Pets:
Dogs are allowed by pre-approval only and with a nonrefundable $50 pet fee (max 1 dog). Pet fee must be paid prior to check-in or the dog will not be allowed. Dogs should be up-to-date on vaccines and must be crated when left alone. Dogs are not allowed to use the interior or exterior of the cabin for the bathroom. Dogs must use the bathroom in the grass. Small and medium-sized dog breeds are allowed (under 50 pounds). No cats allowed.

Smoking:
Please no smoking.

Nature:
Please be advised that this listing in unique and special due to its ability to connect you with nature. You may be exposed to wildlife, insects, mountain terrain, and varying weather conditions. In addition, the host is not responsible for acts of mother nature, which may impact service outages.

Mechanics of the Cabin:
Woodland Retreat is on a septic system, which does not support the use of "flushable" products besides the septic-safe toilet paper that we have provided. Any stoppage or blockage due to unapproved items being flushed during your stay will be your responsibility, and will be processed through VRBO.

Preparing for your stay:
Please prepare for your cozy and secluded retreat in advance. We encourage you to fill up your gas tank, obtain groceries, set your map applications, and download the welcome message before leaving nearby cities. We are located in the Cherokee National Forest, which includes mountain terrain and rolling hills. Please be prepared for spotty cell service until you arrive to our cabin. For our winter guests, please be advised that 4WD is recommended.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Guest may only use septic-safe toilet paper while at the cabin. Do not flush any other items down the toilet.
We are located in the Cherokee National Forest so no fireworks of any kind are permitted.
Please note: Host may not be readily accessible during the hours of 9PM EST-7AM EST.

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
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Butler

Located in Butler, this cabin is in a rural area and on a lake. Watauga Lake and Watauga River reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Fish Springs Marina and Lakeshore Marina. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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Butler, TN

What's nearby

  • Watauga Lake - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Watauga Lake Winery - 39 min drive - 35.5 km
  • East Tennessee State University - 48 min drive - 50.4 km
  • Bristol Motor Speedway - 55 min drive - 62.2 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Butler Trading Post - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Captains Table - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪JJ's Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Barn Dining & Dancing - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪doe creek beverage - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Wooded Cabin with Lake Views--Nature Retreat! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

Where is Cozy Wooded Cabin with Lake Views--Nature Retreat! located?

Situated on a lake, this cabin is within a 15-minute walk of Watauga Lake and Watauga River. Fish Springs Marina and Watauga Point Recreation Area are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 96 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 96 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

Mountain Getaway

Had an amazing time at this cozy cabin!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane E.

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

Relaxing getaway

Loved the cleanliness of the cabin and enjoyed spending time on the deck! Great place to bring a pet!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy B.

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

Wonderful stay enjoyed the cabin and Lake perfect for couples

Great
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Roger E.

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

Peaceful cabin

We had a great time while staying at this nice cabin and Carrie is a really nice person!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth T.

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

Relaxing

We had a nice relaxing weekend, kayaking,fishing and exploring! The cabin had everything we needed and more!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL B.

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

week of calm

A beautiful cabin in a great setting. We enjoyed every minute. this is just the place to rewind and relax. five stars!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather O.

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

Cute Cabin

This cute cabin was perfect for the two of us! We cooked breakfast, watched TV, played Nintendo and slept well. If we had been around more and it was warmer we would have loved sitting on the decks. The couch and bed were comfortable and everything worked well. We would love to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa Q.

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

Peaceful getaway.

This was a great place to stay to get familiar with TN mountain beauty! Nice and quiet! Cabin is very well stocked and very clean! The host Carrie was great and very easy to communicate with! Would definitely stay here again! Hopefully that happens!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Will F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Very nice getaway

Very nice getaway for me and my girlfriend, cabin was very clean and nice. Make sure to you follow directions Carrie provides you gps will get you pretty much there but just need to keep driving further down gravel road. The kitchen has everything you should need to cook about anything. Definitely a place you should think about staying.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

July 2024 stay near Watauga Lake

We had a great time and the property, Wifi, and everything was very nice. You will be out "in the woods" a bit - watch out for deer. The bedroom is downstairs and the bathroom is on the 1st floor. Very comfortable cabin with good A/C and small, but functional, kitchen (as expected). My wife and I loved it ...
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marion L.

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

Peaceful and lovely

This is the perfect little getaway cabin! I swear I could live there. The cabin feels spacious, tidy and all around adorable. We loved the 2 large decks with a view of the water and spent a lot of time drinking in the peace of nature with our wine. Highly Recommend!! ❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah J.

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

Be Still and unwind weekend

Due to rainy weekend, it finally got us to just “slow down” a bit and just not make any plans while traveling. We actually just enjoyed the home, played board games and checkers. Our dog loved the deck!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Derek M.

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

Wonderful Place

What a bargain! Beautiful location with absolute quiet and privacy. A little farther out than I realized, and the one way route was a little bothersome late at night. We wish we had not scheduled so many activities and could have just stayed there and enjoyed the place even more. Absolutely recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josh H.

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

Wonderful!

A great weekend getaway! Everything you need for cooking, relaxing and having a great time. The only thing I would change is putting a bathroom downstairs but I understand this is not an easy fix.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

jackie c.

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

Comfortable and Remote in the Scenic Hills of Eastern Tennessee

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this rustic cabin. It was spotless, comfortable, and well stocked with everything we could possibly need. Check-in was super easy, and Carrie was good at responding to our questions quickly. The location is remote, but there is a Dollar General about 10 minutes away. Gas and larger grocery stores are about 20 minutes away, in Hampton. We would love to visit again and highly recommend Woodland Retreat for anyone wanting to get away and unwind.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Brandon D.

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

Birthday Getaway

The cabin is nicely sized to accommodate a couple for a long weekend. Furnishings are in good shape and the surrounding area is pleasant. Overall a very pleasant stay, of visiting the area again we would rent again. Very convenient to a boat lunch, we had kayaks, but I wouldn't suggest bringing a boat on a trailer to this cabin as parking is tight. Items of note for future renters that were not abundanly clear in the listing: the kitchen and bathroom are quiet snug but functional. And the bathroom is on the entry/main level while the bedroom is on the lower level.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy s.

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

Beautiful mountain retreat

We loved our 3-night getaway in this small cozy cabin. The grill and stocked kitchen made it easy to prepare meals. I was able to take my sweet fur baby. The big porch was a very relaxing and we ate all our meals outside and enjoyed the trees and filtered cove view. We rented a pontoon boat from nearby Fish Creek Marina and fished and explored the gorgeous Watauga Lake for a day - so much fun! I highly recommend this small cabin. Our only downside was not having a bathroom by the bedroom. It was hard for my husband to climb stairs in the middle of the night. Everything else was perfect and the communication with the host was extremely exceptional.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay. Very quiet and relaxing. We had everything we needed in the cabin. No complaints.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had booked a guide for the Watauga lake to fish for smallmouth bass and thought we would stay the weekend on the lake. It was quiet, we read, we watched movies and had excellent food we cooked on the grill. It was very relaxing, even made a jaunt out to Doe Mountain to ride side-by-side’s up the mountain for beautiful views. Absolutely excellent weekend.
Beautiful lake view
Great picks from doe mountain fire tower
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Robert R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Cabin was clean and had all the essentials. The area is absolutely beautiful and Deer everywhere, we will definitely be going back
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

NoPax

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

Wow just wow!

Clean, convenient, great communications we totally enjoyed our stay and will probably retire near there.
Appalachian Caverns
Laurel Falls
Roan Mountain
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joelle F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cabin in a peaceful location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandria S.

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

Beautiful woodland stay

My partner and I absolutely adored this cabin. It's the most perfect couples retreat!Being immersed in the national forest on the beautiful Watauga lake was exactly what we were looking for.The cabin itself was lovely and spotless clean.We would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Your host

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I am a nature enthusiast who enjoys hiking, exploring, and basking in mountain and lake views.

Why they chose this property

Woodland Retreat is situated on a secluded 1-lane 1-way gravel road, which allows you to loop around the neighborhood. This “loop” provides a stress free way to navigate the mountain without worrying about oncoming traffic. Woodland Retreat can be accessible with any vehicle, as there are no steep curves or climbs. However, 4-wheel drive is encouraged during the winter months.

What makes this property unique

Woodland Retreat is a secluded cabin that is accessible through a private road used by property owners and their guests. You may have the opportunity to see deer, bear, and other wildlife while enjoying the quiet neighborhood.

We are a brief 5 minute drive to Watauga Point Recreation area, which provides lake views and picnic tables for your enjoyment. Woodland Retreat is also a short 10 minute drive to Pond Mountain Shooting Range and Shook Branch Beach, which provides public swimming access. Within a quick 20 minute drive you will access the Laurel Falls Trailhead and enjoy scenic views of a 55-ft waterfall. You will also be able to enjoy Doe Mountain Recreation, which is 25 minutes from Woodland Retreat.

If you want to stay cozy in the cabin, we have books, puzzles, movies, and lake-cove views for your enjoyment.

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