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Magnolia Cabin

Riverside cabin with kitchen and patio

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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
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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  • Place, East Tennessee State University
  • Place, Johnson City Mall
  • Place, Freedom Hall Civic Center
  • Airport, Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional)

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!
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
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

  • ‪By-Lo Market - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Jersey Mike's Subs - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Papa John's Pizza - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬10 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

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 101 out of 114 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 114 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 114 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 114 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 114 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christopher S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything you could ask for….bery cozy, warm, and just wonderful all the way around
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a GREAT place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

George S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and well equipped cabin on the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Once again the experience at Wautauga River cabins was exceptional. I can’t say enough good things about the owners, managers, cabin, and the river. The property is always clean. The area is quiet and peaceful. It is a wonderful place to relax and recharge from everyday life.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was the perfect getaway for us to stay at while we attended the BMS night race. We loved the location and how beautiful the scenery was along with how simple yet practical the cabin was. It was clean and very inviting. We will definitely be back at some point.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isaac W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect private cabin on the river. Really nice porch, outdoor area and river access. The fishing was great. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This lovely cabin never disappoints! Looking forward to staying there in August.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melody H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was just perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob L.

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

Four nights on the river

The cabin was clean and comfortable, and everything worked out perfectly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you for sharing your beautiful cozy home with us. The stay was amazing and exactly as described. We were in town for the MLB Speedway Classic and the drive was super easy about 25 minutes. The cabin had everything we needed for a great stay. We will b back
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jake H.

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

Great Property!

This is a beautiful riverside property! This was our second time staying here. Clean and neat and has everything you need!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

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

Don P.

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

Fly Fishing Getaway

I come up to fish the Watauga and South Holston rivers every year. This place is perfect for that. I have stayed at this property many times, usually the Laurel cabin. This time it was the Magnolia cabin and it was just right!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 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.
Front porch sittin!!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

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

Another GREAT Trip

We have stayed here multiple times and will be back. Awesome location on the river, beautiful views, lots of room for activities, and perfect for adults and children.This trip we actually rented 3 of the cabins for family. First stay in the Magnolia Cabin and it was perfect for my wife and me. Family stayed in the Hemlock and the Sycamore Cabins. 12 of us in total. Perfect location for a family reunion.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 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

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

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

Sabreena G.

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

Baby Owl

I rented this for my elderly uncle to stay in for our wedding weekend. He loved everything about it and felt very comfortable. He said one of the mornings he was sitting on the porch drinking his coffee, when a baby owl landed near him and stayed there for a long while!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 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

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

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

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

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