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Country Farmhouse, Bristol Casino, Rhym-Root's concert, Fall time, Hiking/Biking

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Exterior
Property grounds
Exterior
Side porch and door leading to full kitchen.
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61250 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Elizabethton, TN
  • Watauga River
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Watauga Lake
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Sycamore Shoals State Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Country Farmhouse, Bristol Casino, Rhym-Root's concert, Fall time, Hiking/Biking

Nestled in a tree-lined, creek-fed hollow, between two forested mountains, our newly remodeled cozy 3 Bedroom Farmhouse provides a relaxed, peaceful country experience. Family and pet friendly, this 1200+ sq ft full kitchen farmhouse offers porch swings, rockers, big trees, fenced in back yard for your pets, firepit, and plenty more relaxing areas to destress. We are in the beautiful East Tennessee mountains and close to all area attractions. Up the hill is our working cattle farm. We offer a perfect getaway for all sports enthusiasts, digital nomads, artists, writers, musicians, where you can enjoy small town charms in the privacy of the country. We offer all the modern amenities for your convenience. Come stay, relax and enjoy the Farmstead!
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Pet Fee: $25.00 up to two pets

Close to These Area Attractions....

EVENTS: Google these events or check their websites for dates and times, etc.
Local area Festivals nearly every weekend June thru October

* Bristol 's "Rhythm & Roots" country music concerts several stages; mid-
September
Bristol Motor Speedway/ Dragway 17 miles/20 minutes
* * Bristol Motor Speedway Annual 9-11 Memorial Stair Climb 2200 steps, Sept 7
2025.
* * Thunder Valley Nationals, Bristol Dragway, June 2025.
* * Bristol spring races
* Country Thunder* music concert at Bristol Motor Speedway; late June
* Kingsport "Fun-Fest", weeklong events, Concerts, Fireworks; mid to late July

Bristol Speedway in Lights; late November till early January
Bristol Casino 25 minutes
Appalachian Fair, Country Fair, Gray, TN. mid Aug concerts,
exhibits, food, rides. livestock exhibits and judging, rides, old time country fair.
Pro Pickleball tournament by Carvana Bristol 5 day event Mid Aug.
Elizabethton Covered Bridge Days, mid Sept Crafts, Games, Concerts.
Elizabethton Omnium Bike Races , "Roan Groan" and others Late spring - Early
summer.
Elizabethton "Liberty" outdoor drama, Elizabethton and Carter County in
Revolutionary War. Every Weekend in June
Jonesborough Annual Jeeps on Main, Labor Day
Tri-Cities Airport 25 minutes.
East Tennessee State University 20 minutes
Milligan University 20 minutes
Northeast State University 25 minutes.
Hiking: Appalachian Trail 4 miles; Laurel Falls 3 miles
Trail Days, Damacus, Va. Trade Tn.
Blue Hole Falls 9 miles; River Walk Linear Park 3 miles
Roan Mountain State Park 12 miles
Sycamore Shoals State Park 4 miles.
Cycling: Tweetsie Trail 2 miles
Hampton Mountain Bike Trails 5 miles
Virginia Creeper Trail (Damacus or Abingdon, VA) 40 miles
Johnson City Bike Park 9 miles. Fishing/Boating/Jet Skiing
Sailing/Canoeing/Kayaking/White Water Rafting
Doe River ½ mile; Watauga River 3 miles
Little Wilbur Dam 5 miles, Watuaga Lake 7 miles
Motorcycling: “The Snake” Hwy 421 25 miles;
“The Dragon” about 2 hours; “Southern Dozen” less than
an hour.
Golf Courses Elizabethton 5 miles; Johnson City, 14 miles;
Bristol 20 miles.
Skiing/Snow Boarding/Snow Tubing: Beech Mountain and
Sugar Mountain 35 miles, about 45 minutes
ATV trails: Doe Valley 27 miles; Roan Mountain, and others.
Horseback Riding
Shopping: Antique stores abound in the area, 4 miles to Elizabethton; 14 miles
to downtown Johnson City; Big Box stores in Elizabethton 4 miles, Johnson City
14 miles, Bristol 20 miles.
Craft Breweries: Downtown Elizabethton 4 miles; 4 in Johnson City 14 miles.
Restaurants abound in the area from Home Style Cooking, American, Italian, to
Mexican to Oriental.
Other Neat Stuff to Do or see:
Historical Covered bridge, downtown Elizabethton
State Line Drive-In since 1947 2 miles
Biltmore Estates 60 miles
Classic Car Show/Cruise In every Saturday May thru October
Museums Gray Fossil “The Hands On” 45 minutes
Day Trips: Abington VA; Asheville, NC; Banner Elk, NC; Boone, NC;
Jonesborough, TN; Kingsport, TN; Bristol, TN; Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge, TN.
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
Well behaved pets welcomed. No aggressive breeds.
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outside areas only. Pick up your tobacco butts.
Limit 2 pets per reservation (NOT per room, as on the FAQ's). If you have more than 2 fur babies, please contact me. There will be a small charge.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Elizabethton

Located in Elizabethton, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Sycamore Shoals State Park and Roan Mountain State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Lakeshore Marina and Fish Springs Marina. 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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Elizabethton, TN

What's nearby

  • Watauga River - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Watauga Lake - 9 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Sycamore Shoals State Park - 10 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Milligan College - 18 min drive - 16.7 km
  • East Tennessee State University - 22 min drive - 22.8 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Black Olive - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cook Out - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Riverside Taphouse - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Country Farmhouse, Bristol Casino/Races, Rhym-Root's concert-Sept. Hiking/Biking pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Country Farmhouse, Bristol Casino/Races, Rhym-Root's concert-Sept. Hiking/Biking?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Country Farmhouse, Bristol Casino/Races, Rhym-Root's concert-Sept. Hiking/Biking?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Country Farmhouse, Bristol Casino/Races, Rhym-Root's concert-Sept. Hiking/Biking located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Cat Island Park and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Covered Bridge Park. Harmon Park and The Bonnie Kate are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Audrey C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely time at this house. It was clean, well supplied, and perfect for the dogs! The hosts were attentive if we needed anything. This will be a definite repeat for the the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was clean, exactly as described and in a quiet neighborhood. The owners are very nice and dropped by to say hello. Definitely would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosalyn G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very well equipped, lovely farmhouse in a beautiful setting. The hosts are excellent.. we will be back to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was very clean and well stocked with coffee, paper products, towels and linens. As well as a arrangement of snacks. Check in and out was very easy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristy P.

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

Fantastic property

Great place with easy access to the area.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin C.

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

A Lovely Experience

The property was well-located and well-organized. We had a wonderful time. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erik A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice quiet property. We met the owners and they were extremely friendly. This was a nice find and we would gladly stay here again. Everything was clean and well appointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly T.

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

Fantastic farmhouse

The farm house was perfect for our say. Billie and John made us feel at home.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nell S.

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

Go! You’ll like it.

The best equipped rental I’ve ever stayed in.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lani O.

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

Great beds, very clean, hosts paid attention to providing necessary items to assur a comfortable s

Very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Graduation getaway

Our hosts were the definition of southern hospitality. They were proactive and went above and beyond due to an unexpected water main break in the area. The home was very clean, well maintained, and well stocked.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie F.

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

Amazing home!

The owners go above and beyond to make sure you have everything you could need. I still the little things that make a huge difference! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla R.

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

Farmstead

Very neat and a great place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen L.

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

Elizabethton

Great place to stay and convenient to many places.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

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

Wonderful home with wonderful hosts

Great, quiet, clean stay with steady wifi for remote work, comfortable accommodations, good location, and excellent hosts!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

john c.

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

excellent property, better than advertised.

This is an excellent place to stay. it was very neat, clean and comfortable. But one of the nicest things about it were all the little extras the host has made available. like snacks and a large array of toiletries etc. Seems like little things but to someone who traveled a lot in his career the " the little things mean a lot" when you are away from home.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

clark g.

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

Thankful from Asheville

Lots of thoughtful details made our stay very enjoyable. Felt welcoming and cozy. Look forward to getting this lucky on future rentals. Great find!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenifer C.

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

Merry Christmas at Farmstead

My husband and I and our dog had a wonderful stay over Christmas. The house was clean and comfortable and exceeded our expectations! The house was equipped with everything we needed plus lots of unexpected extras. The house has a lot of history, and we enjoyed learning about it from our friendly hosts. Great location to explore the area. We can't wait to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

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

Best VRBO Ever!

Billie and John were so welcoming and accomodating. Everything we needed was there, and then some. They thought of everything. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sindy M.

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

A Wonderful Stay

The Homestead is beautiful and peaceful. Having a place that has a fenced in yard for the fur baby is so helpful and convenient. This is the most clean place and has everything you could need for a getaway/vacation. The owners and John are the best people you'll meet. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David R.

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

Guys weekend at Bristol

The house was nice and location was peaceful. The owners had snacks and amenities. Very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex S.

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

Country feel, minutes from town

Great place- hosts were very friendly. The place was cleaner than most & I would book it again without hesitation!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kasey P.

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

Getaway

Absolutely loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy E.

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

Nice, relaxing place

We loved the farm house and enjoyed our stay. Plan to rewritten soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was perfect for our weekend getaway with our granddaughters. The house had everything we needed and then some and the hosts were very attentive but still gave us privacy. Best experience I have ever had with a short-term rental.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Billie Merritt

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Hosted by Billie and John Merritt
We are a semi retired couple with a farm. We both are from Carter County (Elizabethton) born and raised.
We have other rental properties in this area and decided to turn my husband's grandparents place into a VRBO rental. W enjoy meeting people from all walks of life and having them stay at our Farmstead.

Why they chose this property

We live in this area close to our Farmstead home. We think it's a nice quiet area in the country.

What makes this property unique

We're out in the country, but close to the town of Elizabethton

Languages:

English

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