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Fisherman's Dream! Directly on the beautiful Watauga River! Walk in access!

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Two wooden Adirondack chairs facing a river with a large rock in the middle.
A hammock between trees by a river with a stone wall and pebbles in the foreground.
A spacious living room with a brown leather couch, wooden flooring, a small table with a lamp, and a door with a decorative window.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a chandelier, and framed pictures on the wall.
A spacious living room with leather sofas, a glass coffee table, a ceiling fan, and a flat-screen TV.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Watauga River

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Dryer
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Elizabethton, TN
  • Place, Watauga River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bristol Motor Speedway
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Sugar Mountain Resort
    ‪56 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the neighborhood

Elizabethton

Located in Elizabethton, this vacation home is in the city center and on the waterfront. Carter Mansion and Tipton-Haynes Historic Site are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Sycamore Shoals State Park and Roan Mountain State Park. Johnson City Family Skatecenter and Lakeshore Marina are also worth visiting. Kayaking and water skiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and rock climbing nearby.
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Elizabethton, TN

What's nearby

  • Watauga River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Bristol Motor Speedway - 22 min drive - 33.1 km
  • Beech Mountain Resort - 53 min drive - 69.6 km
  • Sugar Mountain Resort - 56 min drive - 70.3 km
  • Grandfather Mountain - 59 min drive - 75.1 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Puerto Nuevo - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Papa John's Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mayflower Seafood Restaurant - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fisherman's Dream! Directly on the beautiful Watauga River! Walk in access! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Fisherman's Dream! Directly on the beautiful Watauga River! Walk in access!?

As of Oct 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fisherman's Dream! Directly on the beautiful Watauga River! Walk in access! on Nov 3, 2026 start from $247, 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.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Fisherman's Dream! Directly on the beautiful Watauga River! Walk in access!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fisherman's Dream! Directly on the beautiful Watauga River! Walk in access!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fisherman's Dream! Directly on the beautiful Watauga River! Walk in access! located?

Located in the heart of Elizabethton, this vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Watauga River, Carter Mansion, and Tennessee College of Applied Technology Elizabethton - Main Campus. Harmon Park and Cat Island Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 272 out of 292 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 292 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 292 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 292 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 292 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely enjoyed our stay at this house. Well equipped, perfectly maintained and super clean. Actually has matching wash cloths and towels. Enjoyed sitting on the deck listening to the river at night. When I’m back there to visit my niece again I will definitely book this house again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super nice place with upgraded bathroom, very clean. Very nice place to come and enjoy a weekend on the river. Just a calming place to come and enjoy a weekend with friends or family
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great week!We arrived the place was very clean.The kitchen is well stocked for preparing meals. Excellent location. We even watched a bald eagle catch its breakfast right in front of the house! AWESOME!We have already booked for next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place is very clean well maintained. Very comfortable
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay! The house was clean, peaceful, and the riverfront location was perfect. It was a wonderful place to relax and make memories with family. We’d definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very clean and very roomy! The outdoors was great! We hung out allot at the chairs next to the river and had s’mores sitting around the fire pit! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was as advertised. Loved the location between Johnson City and Bristol. Enjoyed fishing and relaxing by the river. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So relaxing, quiet, and clean! Everyone slept well.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 22, 2026
Thanks Ben. Come back any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 22, 2026
Thanks for staying! Hope to see you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love this place. We have stayed here multiple times over the years. Really like the upgrades in the kitchen and bathroom. Very clean, beds are comfortable and then there is the wonderful view of the river. Already booked for next year! Thanks Kellie!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on May 16, 2026
Thanks Don. It’s always a pleasure hosting you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great fireplace, Everything was as advertised and the host was very accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 22, 2026
Thanks for staying! We appreciate the review and your welcome back any time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We appreciated our host taking care of the couple issues which came up very quickly. We enjoyed our stay on the beautiful Watauga River.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fisherman’s dream is perfect! Had all the items my family needed and is right on a great Trout river with easy access to a great spot. Perfect for a family or a group that wants to get out and fish.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 22, 2026
Thank you for the kind words Michele. Your welcome back any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We came for graduation which was a very busy time. The house was a calm oasis! It was away from the hustle and bustle of town. Lots of room for everyone to get away from each other. The view was amazing. We hope to go back sometime!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on May 16, 2026
Thank you so much! You’re always welcome to stay. We appreciate your kindness.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House and hosts were wonderful! Very convenient to amenities and excellent fishing. Hosts were super helpful and made sure we had a comfortable stay. We definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 3, 2025
Thank you so much Emily. We really appreciate you and your family. We’re so glad you enjoyed yourself and hope to see you again sometime. You’re always welcome. We also appreciate your kindness.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time! Everything was so nice and clean and the view was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 1, 2026
We’re so glad you had a good visit. Thanks for the kind words. We’d love to host you again sometime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love the place, 2nd time there. It’s our go-to in Elizabethton!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 22, 2025
We are always happy to host you Grace!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our quick stay here. The house was very spacious, well stocked and clean. The views were beautiful from all rooms in the house and we really enjoyed sitting on the back porch watching/listening to the river. We plan to book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 31, 2026
Thanks for the kind words Scott. We look forward to hosting you again sometime. We appreciate you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication. Nice place for family and friends. Plenty of room. Great view.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 1, 2026
Thank you for staying. We hope to host you again sometime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place!

Made great memories here with family!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 7, 2022
Thank you for coming. We look forward to your next visit
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay

Beautiful spot on the river. Great spot to hang out.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on May 2, 2024
Thanks Clint. It sounded like you guys were able to catch a good amount of fish. I'm glad you had a successful outing. Your welcome back any time. Thanks again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great place to stay. Will definitely use again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The kitchen appeared to be fully equipped. I didn’t cook while there.There was plenty of space for us. We enjoyed the open concept. Sitting by the river and next to the fire pit was nice as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 1, 2026
We’re so glad you had a good stay. You guys are always welcome!
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