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Living & kitchen area
Living area
Kitchen
Kitchen with gas fireplace & flat screen TV.
Kitchen with gas fireplace & flat screen TV.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Johnson City, TN
  • East Tennessee State University
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Johnson City Mall
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Freedom Hall Civic Center
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Magnolia Cabin

Magnolia Cabin is located at the headwaters of the trophy trout section on the beautiful Watauga River. Magnolia is a small 500 square feet private cabin equipped with modern appliances & granite counter tops. Relax on our back deck! A guest favorite…our back deck is the place to enjoy the great outdoors while watching the river go by. You might even see someone catching a fish! Featuring a sitting area and fire pit, this relaxed setting is the perfect place to unwind. This section of the Watauga River is a fisherman's paradise! You can walk off the large covered back porch down to a wadable river to fish, kayak, or watch wildlife. Located on a country road, you would think you are a long way from civilization, but travel four miles down the road and you can pick up anything you need. The cabin is fully equipped with linens and all household items. All you need to bring is personal items and food. We hope you will enjoy it as much we do! We look forward to meeting you!

Property manager

Patty Whidden
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Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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
Quiet time-10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. You are still welcome to sit around and enjoy the fire and river. Just be courteous of other guests.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Johnson City

Located in Johnson City, this cabin is in the mountains and on a river. Carter Mansion and Tipton-Haynes Historic Site are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Yee-Haw Brewing Company and Austin Springs Spa & Salon. Johnson City Family Skatecenter and Wallabies are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Johnson City, TN

What's nearby

  • East Tennessee State University - 14 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Johnson City Mall - 15 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Freedom Hall Civic Center - 15 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Johnson City Medical Center - 17 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Winged Deer Park - 21 min drive - 14.1 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Amigo Mexican Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Black Olive - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Taco John's - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Magnolia Cabin pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Magnolia Cabin?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Magnolia Cabin?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Magnolia Cabin located?

Situated on a river, this cabin is steps from Watauga River and within 6 mi (10 km) of Sycamore Shoals State Park and Sycamore Shoals Hospital. Tweetsie Trail Trailhead and Tannery Knobs Mountain Bike Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 96 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 96 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 96 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 96 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 96 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carol G.

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

Just a quick visit

We love it here.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

LaVerne W.

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

Magnolia house

Beautiful property on the river!!The wildlife was spectacular!Coffee on the porch every morning.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garrett M.

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

Awesome stay!!

Absolutely incredible! Will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

vickie B.

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

Magnolia Cabin

Relaxing visit, enjoyed the porch very much, saw deer across the river, ducks with babies. Took walks on property. Country setting we liked that Cabin is nice and clean and open. Very pleased. Hope to go again. just on outskirts of Johnson City so lots to do! Great place!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth S.

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

Great place

I just transferred to the area for work. It was a great place to relax, sit on deck and watch the river. I highly recommend if you are wanting to relax and have peace and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

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

Magnolia Cabin

Beautiful cabin by the river. Great modern amenities and the most comfortable king bed I have ever slept on..
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Marianne A.

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

great place for a family reunion

We rented 3 of the cabins for our family - ages 8-adult. The weather was nice for all but 1 day, so we used the yard, picnic tables, grill for eating our meals and playing outdoor games (horseshoes, etc). The water was too cold for swimming but we had great bonfires at night by the firepit and walks around the area. Plenty of parking for all our cars. Since we were all related, no problem with privacy sharing the yard. The cabins were supplied with all we needed and heaters kept us warm at night.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristy F.

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

Peaceful little cabin

The Magnolia cabin was the perfect size and location for us to stay while visiting with friends in the area. It had everything that was needed for a restful stay. The only issue we had was there seemed to be dog hair everywhere, but we also knew dogs were allowed on property. We found clean pillowcases to swap out the others, wiped off surfaces, and cleaned the pans and all was good. We would definitely stay again and have recommended to friends!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scottie D.

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

Getaway

We came to Johnson City visit our son and watch some baseball at Milligan U. We had no idea what a gem we had booked. This cabin was perfect! It was clean, the bed was comfy, it has everything you would need in the kitchen and the covered porch was the best for willing coffee and watching the ducks float down the river. We hope to visit this property again.soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David K.

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

Just what we needed

This was SO perfect. Just what we needed. Peaceful setting by the Watauga. Close enough to town to get eat/shop/etc., but super quiet cabin. I imagine if the guests in the big cabin were loud or rowdy it might be less so but that absolutely wasn't the case this past weekend. We are saving this listing for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy S.

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

Cute Cabin

This cabin was perfect for our little getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

ken r.

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

Everything was great

Magnolia cabin was perfect for our needs Phil was a big help
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jasmine S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Favorite place to stay in Johnson City

Very relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jake H.

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

Great Place!

Property was nice, clean, well maintained, and had everything we needed. Great spot by the river!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We have stayed in the Magnolia Cabin several times and it never disappoints! It’s very clean and well stocked.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt C.

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

Awesome little cabin

Nice! Super clean place to stay on the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol G.

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

Another great visit to the Magnolia Cabin

A great little cabin for the two of us. It was a short visit and no fishing becasue the river was still muddy but we love sitting on the deck and watching the water and birds. We'll be back in the spring.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The cabin was so cute and clean. We enjoyed our weekend at the cabin. Great diner to eat breakfast is called the Country Diner
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Awesome place to stay to get away from the city life
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ray B.

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

Rustic get-away

Quiet serene
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianne M.

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

Beatiful

Love staying
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This Magnolia cabin is a perfect place for two people. It is very clean and the furniture is in great condition. The porch overlooking the river is our favorite place. We plan to stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Creg B.

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

Great as usual

First time in the Magnolia cabin, and have stayed here in other cabins for almost 10 years. Great place!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

We love the Magnolia!

We found this place a few years ago and we now stay here every time we're in the area. It's so serene and quiet, yet close enough to town that you can quickly get anything you need. We'll be back next year for our annual trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

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

Wedding

We stayed here since we had a family wedding in town. Needed a place to "get away" from the daily life. We will be staying here again when we come back to Tn. Thank you for sharing your place with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

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