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Bunkhouse in the E Tennessee Mountains, off grid-sleeps 8 with bath/shower house

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A wooden cabin with a porch, a sign reading "The Silver Star Cafe," and a door labeled "Bunkhouse."
A wooden cabin with a sign reading "The Silver Star Cafe" above the door.
A wooden dining table with a unique, wavy edge design, surrounded by wooden walls and a rustic interior.
A cozy log cabin interior with a wooden floor, a sofa, a chair, and a ceiling fan.
A cabin interior with wooden walls and floors, a bunk bed, a fireplace, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Sledding nearby
    A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Butler, TN
  • Place, Watauga Lake
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Watauga River
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Watauga Lake Winery
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional)
    ‪73 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 8)

Living Room 1

6 Single Bunk Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bath/Shower House

Soap · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Dining area

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About the area

Butler

Located in Butler, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. Sugar Mountain Resort and Beech Mountain Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Fish Springs Marina and Lakeshore Marina are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging.
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Map
Butler, TN

What's nearby

  • Watauga Lake - 8 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Watauga River - 13 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Watauga Lake Winery - 19 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Beech Mountain Resort - 37 min drive - 34.7 km
  • Appalachian State University - 41 min drive - 45.7 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Crabby Cafe - ‬44 min drive
  • ‪Shirley's Home Cooking - ‬44 min drive
  • ‪The Mountainsté Chalet - ‬39 min drive
  • ‪Elk Mills Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪river view resturant - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bunkhouse in the E Tennessee Mountains, off grid-sleeps 8 with bath/shower house pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Bunkhouse in the E Tennessee Mountains, off grid-sleeps 8 with bath/shower house?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bunkhouse in the E Tennessee Mountains, off grid-sleeps 8 with bath/shower house?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bunkhouse in the E Tennessee Mountains, off grid-sleeps 8 with bath/shower house?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bunkhouse in the E Tennessee Mountains, off grid-sleeps 8 with bath/shower house located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Watauga Lake and within 6 miles (10 km) of Watson Island and Watauga River. Watauga Lake Winery and Fish Springs Marina are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 11 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

8.2/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and easy place to stay at ! We will be staying again !
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cabin and property. Our kids had a blast! Great location if you want to get out and explore- 20-minutes from the marinas and restaurants, and 40-minutes from downtown Boone.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
Beautiful place!!! Very quiet and in a fairly remote area. The host checked on us when we got there and was helpful. Only down fall is the bathroom and shower in up the hill aways. It was very joyful for us and our dog. It was much like camping for our 5 night stay. To the host, Thank you so much. We really enjoyed it
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct 2026
Glad you enjoyed your stay with us! Safe travels to your next destination! Come back soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
This is for outdoorsy people. Don’t like bugs or insects? Not for you. We enjoyed our visit, my toddlers love it
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute cabin in the hills!

Beautiful location and super cute cabin. Bath house is about 100 ft from the cabin so be prepared to walk to it in the night if necessary, but the trail to it is well lit and flashlights were provided. The cabin is great and our kids thought the bunks were really fun. Waking up to have coffee with the birds chirping in the morning was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and cozy

Adorable house in a lovely area. It was the perfect girls trip location. Our only complaint were the toilets. The lights did not work and they had not been cleaned prior to arrival.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was a Nice cabin had a leek in the roof that got one bed wet and no shower head on the mens shower
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2025
Do you know which bed so i can get that looked at?
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Cabin

It is a very nice cabin, I will say we won’t be staying again though with an our children because of the bathrooms and showers being so far away from the cabin. It was very difficult with four children and using the bathroom. Definitely needs a bathroom and shower in the cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2024
Sorry you maybe didn't read the description. It's about a 2 minute walk. It clearly states this in the description of the property. It will never have a shower or bathroom inside. It's the uniqueness that makes it desirable to most travelers.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in

poop in a 9" bucket

If you like to poop in a 9" bucket that does not get emptied for 3 days until the maggots crawl onto to private parts, then you might like this place. If you like construction noise during your stay, this might be great for you.
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Night

It would have been better if we arrived during the day. Location was a little spotty at night but the owner was awaiting our arrival just in case which was nice. The water froze over night but we were only there a night. We loved the outside and would visit again for a weekend. The cabin was beautiful and the fire pit was Hugh. We didn’t have time to explore and we do regret that.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Apr 2024
So glad to have met you all. Wish you would have had more time. Please come back and visit us again!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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