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Fantastic "Black Bear Cabin" In Lynn Valley

Riverside cabin with kitchen and patio

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Pool
Pool
Property grounds
Christmas 2024 at Black Bear Cabin.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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  • Place, Watauga River
  • Place, Brumit Island
  • Place, Watauga Lake
  • Airport, Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Den Futon

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area

About this property

Fantastic "Black Bear Cabin" In Lynn Valley

Hundreds of 5 star reviews tell the story. The possibilities are endless in this fully furnished rustic and unique log cabin. You'll never find another cabin with unique features like this one has in East Tennessee. The cabin is less than 5 miles from everything but also has a country charm and feel. Its located in the beautiful Lynn Valley area of Elizabethton TN, a highly sought after area that the Watauga River flows through. Enjoy your morning coffee on the front porch looking out at the peaceful pond right out front. The two pond fountains sound amazing and add tranquility. This one bedroom one bath cabin has been meticulously maintained and is always meticulously cleaned and rental ready. 5 Blocks from the Watauga River, some of the best trout fishing in the entire country is feet away. Wireless internet, Samsung 75" Ultra 4k UHDTV with surround sound, 42" HDTV in master bedroom, excellent cell service (AT&T), outdoor fire pit/ grill combo and a Charbroil electric grill. The futon in the den will sleep two more (double bed), master bedroom sleeps two (King). Dish Network satellite HDTV service with more than 200 channels to chose from.

Update: 8/3/2023 The cabin was just re-stained, as well as the wood around the pond, 15 green giants were added, 30 led landscape lights, and landscaping timbers, as well as the fire pit.

We updated the entire cabin in 2022 with all new leather furniture in the den. We used a local interior designer to give the cabin a complete makeover. The leather couch has two recliners, plus there is a single leather recliner. All of the ceiling fans and outdoor light fixtures are brand new. The bedroom was updated with new flooring, paint, new king size bedroom suit and decor. We added a 24,000 BTU HVAC mini split system for heat and air, which is very quiet and comfortable. The mantle is an amazing piece of artwork that looks like museum. We also installed a 5 x 10 dog kennel behind the cabin with a dog house. We added landscape lighting around the cabin as well as solar lighting around the pond. It is amazing at night! The cabin features unique trophy heads including a Moose, Red Stag, Deer, Antelope, Turkey and Fish. The trophies were shot by William Crawford who built the cabin in 2005.

Its an incredible location at the base of a mountain, and it faces another mountain. There are no cabins next to you or behind you, and a huge field for dogs to play in. The cabin has a brand new metal roof and was just re-stained. The pond gets water from a newly installed solar pump and the pond fountain is also powered by solar energy. The pond was completely rebuilt in the fall of 2021 and spring of 2022, with a brand new liner and new wood all the way around, stained to match the cabin. The old fences seen in some photos have been removed and soon green giant trees will be planted along the roadway. Please don't throw trash or any debris into the pond. The best fishing is 1000 feet away on the Watauga River. You can park at Riverside Baptist church and fish the river anytime except during church hours.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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 less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Long-term renters welcome
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 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

Elizabethton

Located in Elizabethton, this cabin is in the mountains and on the waterfront. The Bonnie Kate and Backyard Terror's Dinosaur Park are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Johnson City Family Skatecenter and Lakeshore Marina. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Bristol Motor Speedway or Northeast Community Credit Union Ballpark. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Elizabethton, TN

What's nearby

  • Watauga River - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Brumit Island - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Sycamore Shoals State Park - 9 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Bristol Motor Speedway - 26 min drive - 30.7 km
  • Watauga Lake - 28 min drive - 15.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Papa John's Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Southern Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mayflower Seafood Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fantastic "Black Bear Cabin" In Lynn Valley pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Fantastic "Black Bear Cabin" In Lynn Valley?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fantastic "Black Bear Cabin" In Lynn Valley?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fantastic "Black Bear Cabin" In Lynn Valley located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within 2 miles (3 km) of Watauga River, Carter Mansion and Tennessee College of Applied Technology Elizabethton - Main Campus. Harmon Park and Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 136 out of 144 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 144 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 144 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 144 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 144 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karla A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay! It was one of the cleanest rentals we have ever stayed in. The host was quick to respond to any questions and kept us informed up to and during our visit. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mike has put a lot of care into property...peaceful for my wife and me to chill out and relax..thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna R.

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

Great cabin

The cabin was very charming! Really enjoyed! View of mountains was great. Enjoyed sitting on porch in the mornings & drinking our coffee. And at night listening to the sounds of nature & enjoying lightning bugs, something we don’t see in Florida anymore. Host was very accommodating! Would highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim P.

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

Great spot

We were very impressed with the home. It was in a housing development but at the end. Very quit and peaceful. If you need a vacation for a lower price this place is reasonable and very peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keely B.

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

The absolute best place ever to stay!

The cabin is immaculate and convenient. The owner is readily accessible and easy to work wit.He wasthe best! WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND! But,didn't bother you during your stay. Would HIGHLYto work with. He was super good to us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

janet s.

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

Beautiful cabin

The property was amazing as was the host. Was rented for Dads 81st birthday. Made some great memories at this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kathleen B.

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

Nice little cabin

Cabin was clean and close to where we needed to be. Great access for TV watching (happened to be March Madness).
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

mel b.

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

Cozy mountain retreat.

Great views of the mountains yet still close to town. Every detail at the cabin was first class. Property manger was quick to respond to any questions. Clean, well maintained cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia C.

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

Great place for a getaway

Fantastic rental. House is beautiful. Love the pond. Quite area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori W.

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

Great Getaway!

Great place, very clean, had everything we needed! The dogs loved it too. Unfortunately it rained Saturday off and on but we still enjoyed ourselves. Loved the horses and they loved our apples. Thanks for a great place to stay. We will try to come back when we have more time.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marian L., Mooresville N C

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

Lovely cabin

Absolutely enjoyed our stay. Cabin has everything needed for an enjoyable mountain getaway. Went for fall foliage and was beautiful. Would go agsin
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Arland T.

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

Awesome place to stay in the Elizabethton area

My wife and I loved this place. It was exactly as described and the host is excellent with constant communication. You really can’t ask for any better. If you are looking for a place to stay in the area this is it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Serenity

It was very relaxing and surrounded by beauty. I will definitely stay there again. The owner was very nice and accommodating
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

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

Birthday Cabin Trip

This is a very beautiful cabin with plenty of space inside. It would be perfect for a group, but also cozy enough if you just want a little getaway for 2. There's lot's of places to eat and grocery stores close by if you need anything. The owner was also very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Makayla C.

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

An Amazing Place

We got to experience the cabin in the rain and it was so soothing. Everything was beautiful especially the pond. There was so much detail in that cabin that just made it perfect. The owner also was very helpful answering any questions I had. I definitely will be booking it again ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

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

Very cozy

The cabin was such a wonderful experience. I had to go down for my mother’s funeral and it was serene. The pond was lite up and the cabin was warm. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie W.

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

Great Cabin

We chose Elizabethton for its location, close to where we would be fishing the Watauga. This cabin was close to town and our guide for fishing. The cabin was tucked away, providing a nice spot to relax. The cabin is very clean and stocked with everything needed. The pond and trout in it were fun to watch as we relaxed on the porch. We loved this rental! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie T.

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

Cute cabin with a cozy atmosphere

Mike was a pleasure to talk with. He was very informative and helpful when needed. The cabin was cute and cozy. Watching the trout at feeding time was an added pleasure. Thanks again for making our anniversary special!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Dustin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Not quite a private cabin as it seems. The biggest issue is the dog-friendliness - there is a horse farm next to this property with a fence large enough for big dogs to run into the horses' area, along with an electric fence on the other side of the property. This location is also in the middle of a neighborhood, so dogs couldn't run freely or swim in the pond. The pond has electricity and leeches. Lastly, this house says 2 bedrooms and it is one bedroom with a sofa bed in the living room. None of the pictures reflect these crucial inaccuracies; instead, they show a quiet farm location where you can be free to relax and hang out at the pond. The pond is also listed as a pool in the picture's description, and that certainly is not the case. Overall, the place is nice, but those inaccuracies would have made us pick somewhere else. These are not pictured for a very obvious reason. Google Earth before booking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan R., Greer, SC, USA

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

Ideal Getaway

This place was great. It's an awesome place to get away. Definitely a peaceful break from the ordinary. Our dog enjoyed it, as well -- he was obsessed with watching the horses in the field next to the cabin. The host is extremely knowledgeable about the area and answers questions to steer you in the right direction with things like fishing spots and guides. Thanks so much for sharing this corner of the world.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew R., Knoxville

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

Fishing getaway

My son and I had a guys fishing trip and I found Black Bear Cabin. It was a great find! Mike ensured we had everything we needed. The cabin is located in a very quiet neighborhood and conveniently located to grocery store and restaurants. The pond in front of the cabin with the fountain made the evening very relaxing sitting out on the porch in the rocker. Looking forward to staying on our ne t trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie R.

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

Serene

What a fantastic experience! This place is so beautiful and peaceful. The owner had great communication with us before and during our visit. The pond at the cabin was stocked with fish and we even saw a turtle! We would give this cabin and overall experience 5+ stars and recommend to anyone looking to have a relaxing place to stay. Also, owner gave us a great referral for a fishing guide. My husband had so much fun he is already ready to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

RANDOLPH Q., GRAHAM

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

Truly a Awesome place

Mike was an awesome host. Kelly even brought over some extra towels and washcloths for us as well. I was awesome to sit out on the porch and listen to the fountain of and even when my husband and I would go out and have our coffee in the morning. It was a great place that we got to stay in when our daughter got married. I will truly stay here again. Thanks Mike for having such a wonderful place. Randy & Marc
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

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

Amazing Property and great location

The cabin was immaculately clean. The photos in the listing were spot on. Our host Mike provided everything we could ask for tips for local dining suggestions for outdoor adventures, and communicating with him was easy and he was very friendly. We brought our small dog, and the beautiful property was perfect for chasing the ball. The inside of the cabin was decorated in normal cabin attire, and felt inviting and cozy. The cabin had everything we could need for a weekend away. The furniture was comfortable and updated, the linens were lush and comfortable. The kitchen was well stocked with all of the essentials to cook there. The AC ran so well that we had to turn it up a few degrees as the rooms were too cold, but coming from South Carolina. It was a blessing I have zero complaints about our stay and we are already planning our next visit to this wonderful location and will book this cabin again. The area and the grounds were well kept, but we did not have other people right up on us. We were looking for something private, but not secluded. Thanks again to our host Mike for the hospitality and we will see you soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie G.

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

Do not miss this opportunity

5++++ I am obsessed with this cabin! When we pulled up on the property, I told my husband “they are going to have to evict me - I’m not going home”. Then we went inside. Oh my gosh. The pictures do not do it justice. The decor is incredible and makes this perfect mountain cabin even more perfect. We were greeted with soft music playing and the electric fireplace glowing. There is nothing more relaxing than sitting in the rocking chairs on the porch overlooking the pond and fountain. There are gates on the porch so your children or pets can’t roam off. I enjoyed watching the fish feed daily in the pond when the feeder went off. Added bonus #1 - the cabin is in the middle of a horse farm. We enjoyed watching the children that were taking riding lessons. All of the horses were so sweet and calm, and beautiful! Added bonus #2 - we were able to bring our Basset Hound with us, and she had plenty of room to roam. She wasn’t sure about the horses - she had never seen one before. She liked them as long as they didn’t pay her any attention. She took off running if they came to the fence to see her! Most important added bonus - your host, Mike. He went above and beyond to make sure we had a wonderful stay. He is very easy to get in touch with and extremely helpful with information and suggestions about the area. He even hooked us up with a fishing guide for a float trip down the river. If you are visiting the area, do not miss the opportunity to experience this amazing property.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Mike Mead

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Avid fisherman and outdoorsman. I have been fishing the Watauga river since 1995. I have caught numerous trophy fish over the years. I love the small town life in Elizabethton and the friendly people in East Tennessee. Its my happy place and I love to stay up there as often as possible.

Why they chose this property

We bought this property because it is in a fantastic location, close to the river, close to town, but surrounded by mountains in all directions, and the pond was icing on the cake.

What makes this property unique

Your own pond, and gorgeous mountain views all around. Beautiful in Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. Close to Elizabethton, Johnson City, Roan Mountain, Beech Mountain, Banner Elk, Boone and Bristol.

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English