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CATFISH COTTAGE-LAKE WATAUGA, TN -WATERFRONT-PRIVATE DOCK

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Entrance
(back down  recommended -- no turn around at cottage)
July 4, 2024
Front porch overlooks lake
new addition - for relaxing, fishing, swimming, yoga
cottage, covered porch, fire pit, private dock-June, 2017

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 439.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Butler, TN
  • Watauga Lake Winery
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Beech Mountain Resort
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Land of Oz
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional)
    ‪95 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

CATFISH COTTAGE-LAKE WATAUGA, TN -WATERFRONT-PRIVATE DOCK

RESCHEDULING IS AVAILABLE AS CALENDAR DICTATES. Catfish Cottage is a private waterfront vacation rental which provides beautiful mountain views depicting all seasons! PERFECT FOR A COUPLE GETAWAY! Maximum of four guests are allowed.
PLEASE READ HOUSE RULES BEFORE BOOKING. Dogs or cats are CONSIDERED, and guests are expected to be forthcoming on the number and type of pet. NO SMOKING -- NO PARTIES A private dock, for use by renters only, is a place where you can either dock your personal watercraft, use the canoe or fishing kayak provided, or a pontoon can be rented from nearby Fish Springs Marina or Lake Shore Marina. The Watauga River flows into Lake Watauga just a few hundred yards from Catfish Cottage which enables adventurers to kayak or canoe up the river for quite a distance. TVA controls lake level which they usually start to lower in late August or September. Water depth at the end of our dock has never been less than 8'. This lowering doesn't allow canoeing all the way to the rapids. Fishing is great in Lake Watauga, and a license, if needed, is obtainable less than two miles away at Watauga Lake Mercantile (see their website). They are also the closest for "forgot to get" items. Ready for another adventure? Walk, hike, bike or drive just a little over a mile away to the Lake Watauga Winery which is in an old restored schoolhouse and hear about the ghosts that have revealed themselves since the property was purchased! Mountain City is only 16 miles from Catfish Cottage. It's an easy route to two major grocery stores. From Mountain City, it's another 17 miles to the Virginia Creeper Trail in Damascus, VA traveling on Hwy. 91 or in the opposite direction, you can travel to Boone or Blowing Rock, NC on Hwy. 421 from Mtn. City. Or, leaving the cottage and going through Pioneer Landing to Hwy. 321, it's 16 miles to the outskirts of Boone and then on to Linville, Blowing Rock, etc. The Bristol Race Track is about 40 miles from the cottage. Lots to do from this location. Or, simply stay at the cottage and relax. This is a NON-SMOKING vacation rental. WIFI is available as well as a phone. DISH TV is in the cottage as well as several DVD's. HORSEBACK RIDING on nearby Roan Mountain - or in Boone, NC. BIKE RIDING either in nearby Hampton TN or the world-known VIRGINIA CREEPER TRAIL! What adventures there are to be had! Dogs /cats are CONSIDERED. Please inform owners of the type of dog/cat you have when booking your dates. The charge is $25 per dog/cat per stay for the extra cleaning required.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 12:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Must be strictly supervised
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Purchase Property Damage Ins. @ $59 -voids $200
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Lock the doors and return the keys
Please inform owner if anything has been broken or is not working properly. Thank you
If kayaks or canoe has been used, please pull out of water and secure in proper place on dock. Thank you
If you have a dog, please make sure all dog pooh has been picked up and discarded in trash. Thank you
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Report ANY problems:xxx-xxx-xxxx NO EXTRA OVERNIGHT GUESTS ARE ALLOWED DAYTIME GUESTS ARE LIMITED TO FOUR (4) IF SOCIAL DISTANCING CAN BE MAINTAINED D
NO SMOKING IN COTTAGE OR PORCH Guests must be forthcoming about what kind of pet and how many. Pets will be CONSIDERED--not automatically accepted
Dispose of personal items in trash -- not in toilet.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Butler

Located in Butler, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Watauga Lake and Watauga River, while Alta Vista Gallery and B & B and Banner House Museum are cultural highlights. Fish Springs Marina and Lakeshore Marina are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain climbing.
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Butler, TN

What's nearby

  • Watauga Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Watauga Lake Winery - 7 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Beech Mountain Resort - 35 min drive - 26.7 km
  • Land of Oz - 37 min drive - 28.0 km
  • Grandfather Mountain - 59 min drive - 60.9 km

Getting around

  • Abingdon, VA (VJI-Virginia Highlands) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Butler Trading Post - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪JJ's Cafe - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Hunt Brothers Pizza - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Place - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Pleasent's Country Store - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is CATFISH COTTAGE-LAKE WATAUGA, TN -WATERFRONT-PRIVATE DOCK pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at CATFISH COTTAGE-LAKE WATAUGA, TN -WATERFRONT-PRIVATE DOCK?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

What time is check-out at CATFISH COTTAGE-LAKE WATAUGA, TN -WATERFRONT-PRIVATE DOCK?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is CATFISH COTTAGE-LAKE WATAUGA, TN -WATERFRONT-PRIVATE DOCK located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps away from Watauga Lake and Watauga River. Watauga Lake Winery is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) away.

About the host

Hosted by Patricia or George Heinemann

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We are an older couple who fell in love with the location of
Catfish Cottage. We kept the name that was on the cottage, but almost everything else has been updated (totally inside).

Why they chose this property

Location, location, location -- a perfect get-a-way for a couple. Family of four is our maximum.

What makes this property unique

It is at the intersection of the Watauga River which flows from Boone, NC and the lake. In the winter, out front of the cottage is a natural spring which when the lake is iced over, there is a circle of unfrozen water where the spring is. Kayaking and/or canoeing up the river is an adventure or just going for an evening canoe ride out in the lake. Pontoon rentals are available from either Fish Spring Marina or Lake Shore Marina in Butler, TN or Cove Ridge Marina

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