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

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A lake with a dock, a house on the shore, and a rainbow in the distance.
A rustic cabin with a wooden deck and a stone wall, overlooking a lake with a bridge and boats.
A private driveway with a sign indicating no turning around. A cabin is visible in the background with a view of a lake.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a sofa, and a television.
A compact kitchen with a stove, sink, and a wooden table with stools.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Watauga Lake

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Internet access
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Butler, TN
  • Place, Watauga Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Watauga River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Beech Mountain Resort
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Airport, Abingdon, VA (VJI-Virginia Highlands)
    ‪74 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

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About the neighborhood

Butler

Located in Butler, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Elk Statue and Banner House Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Beech Mountain Resort and Watauga Lake Winery. 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 - 0.1 km
  • Watauga River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Beech Mountain Resort - 37 min drive - 33.6 km
  • Sugar Mountain Resort - 46 min drive - 54.8 km
  • Grandfather Mountain - 54 min drive - 66.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Butler Trading Post - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Maddy Moes Pizza - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪doe creek beverage - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Elk Mills Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Cricket's Corner - ‬28 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at CATFISH COTTAGE-LAKE WATAUGA, TN -WATERFRONT-PRIVATE DOCK?

As of Oct 31, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at CATFISH COTTAGE-LAKE WATAUGA, TN -WATERFRONT-PRIVATE DOCK on Jul 22, 2027 start from $238, 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 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?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

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

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

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. 257 out of 262 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 262 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 262 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 262 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 262 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
Great place w/a great view!! Pat was very helpful with directions & helpful tips!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful weekend!. The views were stunning, with the mountains and the lake right there. The cabin was spotless and very well organized, so it was easy to settle in and relax. The host was spectacular, conscientious and genuinely helpful. The whole stay went seamlessly from start to finish, and we'd happily come back for another getaway. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay. Took a late season fishing trip and loved my time here. Host was great with communication and the property was in amazing condition. Well stocked with everything we needed and offered great suggestions for things to do outside of the house. The dock use was great for relaxing and fishing, great fire pit and table for eating outside. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy, right on the lake. Had a great stay!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely perfect! Nicest place we ever stayed!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property for 2 or a small family. Host was great and they supplied everything you could possibility need and then some.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a sweet little cabin with an awesome dock (not to mention the kayaks, canoe and toys) on a great part of the lake with access to the river! The cabin was so clean and comfortable, all the attention to detail! We had no reason to leave our entire stay, the kitchen was amazing with a farmhouse sink and gas range! Best room of all was the front porch! Rain or shine, we ate every meal out there. Just don’t forget to pack the binoculars, we saw an eagle our first day.Thank you for letting us borrow your wonderful place!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Nice Very clean great view
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice clean comfortable place for relaxing and fishing. Me and my wife would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, cozy, beautiful place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fourth time visiting Catfish Cottage and it never disappoints. Peaceful and quiet.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place. Very quiet. Pat was wonderful to work with. Hoping to visit again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was awesome and lake views were amazing. Right on Water. Parking my boat trailer was alitlle challenging but amenities were what we wanted.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean house, great amenities and great communication. Would highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kayaking, fishing, weather... all great. We really enjoyed our stay. Thank you for sharing your cabin with us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great vacation spot for a long weekend; cabin was clean, well stocked, and very cozy. Huge porch with great views, perfect for board games and reading books in the hammock. We will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

My family really enjoyed our stay. The cabin was very nice and just the right size for a family of four. Had very good communication with the host.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great place to get away from it all. Quite.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 18, 2025
Mother Nature blessded you with wonderful weather. Additionally, weekday bookings are usually very quieter than weekends. Thank you for choosing Catfish
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place

All the five star comments are true no complaints super clean awesome view. Everything was great. Couldn’t have been a more perfect place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing Getaway

The details the owners put into making this a great place to stay are amazing. Everything you need is available as well as extras like an amazing hammock on the porch.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property. Decor and setup are great. Every detail was considered.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, fully stocked. Execellent host. We love Pat
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We will definitely return. Host was exceptionally accomodating. This could very well be the most relaxing week ever. The dock, availability of two kayaks, outstanding. The icing on the cake was the basket of ingredients to make smores.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect! Cabin clean, well maintained and well equipped. Great views with no crowds or distractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful Lakeside Vacation

Our experience was phenomenal, from check-in to check-out. The hosts have thought of everything to make you feel right at home, and you cannot say enough about the beautiful location. A great place for a relaxing and peaceful vacation. We will definitely be back!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
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