Bufflehead | Cabin on the South Holston River

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A wooden deck with a grill and chairs, overlooking a forested valley.
A wooden cabin with a balcony and large windows, surrounded by trees.
A wooden cabin interior with a staircase, a fireplace, and a bed.
A cozy cabin interior with a wooden staircase, leather armchair, and a fireplace.
A cozy cabin interior with a wooden interior, a cushioned armchair, a smaller chair, a lamp, and a view of trees through a window.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

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 · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

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About the area

Bristol

Bristol is home to this cabin. Paramount Center for the Arts and Birthplace of Country Music Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Bristol Municipal Stadium and Deery Inn Museum. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Bristol Motor Speedway or Viking Hall Civic Center. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Map
Bristol, TN

What's nearby

  • Bristol Caverns - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • South Holston Lake - 6 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Paramount Center for the Arts - 12 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Birthplace of Country Music Museum - 12 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Viking Hall Civic Center - 12 min drive - 14.1 km

Getting around

  • Abingdon, VA (VJI-Virginia Highlands) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bufflehead | Cabin on the South Holston River?

As of 8 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bufflehead | Cabin on the South Holston River on 10 Mar 2027 start from £319, 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.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bufflehead | Cabin on the South Holston River located?

Situated in 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. 6 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 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

Peaceful stay

Nice little place in the woods with a short walk down to the river and still close to the main hwy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul 2024
Matt, glad you found Bufflehead Cabin to be in a convenient location to access the river and highway. Thank you for the 5-star review and hope to welcome you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fishing Trip

Great place to stay. Owners are very nice. Very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was everything we hoped for! Location, views and relaxation. The property was clean and had everything we needed! Thanks again Paula and Bruce
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property!

fantastic property, really nicely appointed, wonderful location right on the river. We were there to fish and it has great access to the river which is wadeable when not generating and there are other streams in the area. lots of fun restaurants in Bristol which isn't far at all. owner's were very nice and very helpful in our planning. looking forward to going back!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2023
Thank you for the wonderful review, we're pleased you stayed with us and we look forward to your next visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed here specifically because my son loves fishing. The river was easily accessible and felt very private and peaceful, even though there were others fishing nearby. The cabin was charming and very clean. I absolutely love that the cabin was stocked with condiments and laundry detergent and more than one roll of toilet paper. Usually when we rent with VRBO, we end up spending money on things like toilet paper, paper towels, and condiments for our stay, and we didn’t have to do that this time. There were a lot of little thoughtful touches like this that we really appreciated. The owners were SO nice. Shortly after we settled in, my husband got stung by a wasp and we found a wasp’s nest. I messaged the owners to see if they had any wasp spray and they were there in less than 5 minutes taking care of the wasp nest, and they had Benadryl cream for my husband. They were SO apologetic and kind. We weren’t upset about the wasp’s nest, that’s not really something you can control, but I was really impressed with how responsive and quick they were. We really enjoyed our stay and will definitely stay with them again if we return to the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jul 2026
Thank you Katie - it was very nice meeting you and your family - we're very pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Birthday Weekend

Paula and Bruce were wonderful hosts. When we arrived it was pouring rain and dark so we had trouble locating the cabin. We called Paula and she stayed on the phone with us while Bruce drove down to personally show us where the cabin was located. He even stayed to make sure we did not need any help. The next day we asked where we could get more firewood and Bruce promptly refilled the firewood for us. The cabin has everything you could possibly need and more. We really enjoyed the outdoor fireplace and grill. This will definitely be a location we would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
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