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Bear Creek Mountain Retreat Cottage on 107 Acres

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Location
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Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6816 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Kitchen
Outdoor space
Air conditioning

Explore the area

Butler, TN

Watauga Lake
‪8 min drive‬
Watauga Lake Winery
‪22 min drive‬
Beech Mountain Resort
‪54 min drive‬
Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional)
‪89 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Outdoor play area

About this property

Bear Creek Mountain Retreat Cottage on 107 Acres

We have 107 acres of mountains with the cozy cottage sitting in a 5 acre meadow. We are near hiking areas, streams and 4 miles from Watauga Lake, and are within an hour of three North Carolina ski resorts.
The house has a combined living room, dining room and kitchen, 2 bedrooms each with a queen bed and a twin roll away bed in each closet, a full bathroom, and washer and dryer. The sheets, pillows, comforters, and towels are provided. There is a small deck out back, and a front porch with 2 rockers.

Property manager

Allan & Denise McKinney

Languages

English

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

There is not a pet fee option available for our property. We do not allow pets.

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25

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 deadlock

About the area

Butler

Located in Butler, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Tater Hill Plant Preserve and Elk Knob Gameland reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Fish Springs Marina and Lakeshore Marina.

Butler, TN

What's nearby

Watauga Lake - 8 min drive - 7.4 km
Watauga Lake Winery - 22 min drive - 18.4 km
Appalachian State University - 51 min drive - 43.1 km
Beech Mountain Resort - 54 min drive - 41.9 km
Land of Oz - 58 min drive - 44.3 km

Getting around

Abingdon, VA (VJI-Virginia Highlands) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

‪La Cucina Italian Kitchen - ‬20 min drive
‪Farmers Barbeque & Grill - ‬8 min drive
‪Monsoon - ‬14 min drive
‪It's A Jersey Thing - ‬16 min drive
‪Pleasant's Store - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bear Creek Mountain Retreat Cottage on 107 Acres pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bear Creek Mountain Retreat Cottage on 107 Acres?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bear Creek Mountain Retreat Cottage on 107 Acres?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bear Creek Mountain Retreat Cottage on 107 Acres located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Williams Island, Watauga Lake and Watauga River. Roan Valley Commons and Johnson County Community Hospital are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

9 Apr, 2024

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

Perfect location for riding at Doe Mountain OHV area.

Clean, convenient and good parking for trailers. Beautiful area!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne n.

3 Jan, 2025

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

Excellent

The place is perfect. Clean, has everything you need, kitchen is open to the living area for family togetherness. The property is amazing. Well kept trails. Moderate level hiking. Beautiful mountain with a large open area as well as the many acres of wooded mountain. We feel blessed to have had the opportunity to have stayed in such a beautiful place. It was a destination in itself for us and worth the long drive from Miami.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michaela L.

12 Jan, 2024

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

Beautiful home

Hope to stay again in the future. Awesome place.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn B.

22 Feb, 2023

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

Perfect cozy getaway

Absolutely such a cute place to stay. Had everything that you need and was very cozy. My friends and I had a great time staying here.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

6 Sept, 2023

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

Great value

Property was a great value very clean and comfortable

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jackie J.

25 Aug, 2024

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

Nice, quite and peaceful

The home had everything that was needed. It was clean, the beds were firm and it was easy to get to. Lots of things to see and do in the area. According to your likes. Small town but the big one (Boone) is less than an hour away.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

ROBIN S.

29 Jul, 2024

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

Home away from home

This house was comfortable with homey touches to make you feel welcome. The hosts were in touch with friendly suggestions and helpful advice. Fun visitors came near the house like deer, a skunk, fire flies and bats. Enjoyable setting and quiet.

Stayed 38 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eva F.

21 Sept, 2023

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

Perfect

Perfect once night stay after Bristol night race

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon D.

13 May, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Mountain Farm

The property is very nice and well maintained. It has recent renovations and is well stocked with anything a guest would need. My wife and I found it comfortable and relaxing. It is a nice farm setting. We will stay there again.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juanita M.

18 Mar, 2024

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

Doe Mountain Trails

Our family booked this property because we were trail riding at Doe Mountain Trails. This was the perfect spot to stay for that. The house was super clean and having a fully supplied kitchen was even better. We will definitly be booking more stays in the future.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie H.

29 Dec, 2023

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

Just perfect

Very cute house that makes the perfect get away. There is plenty to do if you want to explore the moutains. We would definitely recommend this listing.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Riane T.

4 Jan, 2023

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

Perfect little cabin for a great vacation get away!

Everything was just as listed. The house was clean and updated, everything we needed was there. We cooked many meals at the home with ease. Close to many attractions and quaint towns.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zoe C.

24 Jul, 2022

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

Great place

We really enjoyed our stay. The house was very clean and comfortable. Close enough to Watauga Lake for easy access to daytime activities. There are yellow jackets under the back steps, so possibly a best, as they will come out and sting you if you stand on the back steps too long. Just wanted to let you know. Thank you for an awesome stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

14 Jun, 2023

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

Everything we Expected!

We enjoyed our stay in rural Butler County. This property is very quiet and functional. The living quarters were comfortable and clean. The property was very enjoyable. Allan communicated openly and was very helpful. We hiked the woods behind the house.

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen G.

26 Jul, 2023

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

Beautiful Home to Stay in

I would return. Alan was always available to answer any questions. The home was clean, well cared for, and sitting on the porch was a delight. I even saw a Red Carnal Bird....If you are looking for a peace of heaven, you will find it their.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jackie T.

19 Feb, 2024

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

Hideaway gem on a hilltop

Alan was quick to respond to any questions I had. I was a little skeptical after passing a few shady looking neighbors but as soon as I entered the house, I seemed to have forgotten about them. The house had so many little things that brought that " I'm home" feeling, from the beautiful quilts to the Tiffany style lamps. Denise even had my style drinking glasses from home there. What a coincidence! I wish we would've had more time to spend there. Thank you Alan and Denise for your home away from home.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

5 Jun, 2024

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

Rural Retreat

Gail and I enjoyed our ten-day stay at Allan and Denise's vacation house. We hiked the 110 acres of private forest behind the house. There are improved trails that circle the property. We were hoping to see Coyote and Fox, but all we saw was bear sign. And then we saw a sow and 3 cubs. They were about 60 yards away from us. The sow did not notice us right away, but when she did, she signaled the cubs and they climbed the trees at a break-neck speed. The mama bear got bored watching us, then turned-tail with the cubs in tow. They appeared to be very healthy bears. Beautiful! Make sure you make reservations at Suba's in Mtn. City. Excellent food and scratch-made desserts by a formally-trained dessert chef. The main entrees are also made by a trained chef. Wonderful food! Very nice staff! We rented an ATV at Doe Mountain and cruised the many trails at Doe Mountain. It is huge. Doe Mountain is about 20 minutes from the cabin. It is a beautiful forest. We had one problem with the HVAC system and Allan had a tech there on Memorial Day. Great service by a nice tech! We had a great vacation! Thanks again Allan and Denise!

Stayed 10 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kurt G.

16 Dec, 2024

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

Cozy, sweet stay!

Nice cozy home, with plenty of room for the two of us. Would easily be great for 4! Sweet place, decorated thoughtfully in a beautiful valley.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

23 Sept, 2024

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

Quiet getaway

Nice property. House was very clean and inviting. We all enjoyed our stay. Would definitely stay there again.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

2 Sept, 2024

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

Great Cottage, Top-Notch Hosts

Allan & Denise were wonderful hosts, responsive and had great recommendations. The layout and cleanliness of the cottage was superb, very comfortable and cozy. We saw deer, but only bears we saw were the pictures decorating the walls of the cottage. It was a great location for our trips. We will be back again.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

9 Jun, 2024

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

Family

Clean, everything is how listed, and beautiful views of mountain. Would love to stay again if need to be in the area.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelbi C.

23 Dec, 2023

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

Great stay

Property was so nice and clean. We enjoyed our stay. Perfect place and location to visit family in the area.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connor O.

1 Jan, 2023

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

Amazing Hosts

Great communication from the hosts. They were on top of everything and very friendly, and the property itself was a gem for the price.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cathy S.

17 Oct, 2022

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

Week in Tennessee

Had everything we needed Great location As advertised Would stay here again

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

21 Sept, 2022

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

The Mountains

Our family had a fabulous time at this property! Very clean, all amenities provided were definitely up to par! Scenery is gorgeous! Watching the morning fog burn off the mountains while drinking coffee on front porch was a top 10 moment in my life! Definitely coming back next year!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022