Watauga Riverbend Retreat

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Exceptional

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 146900 sq ft

Popular amenities

Hot tub
Dryer
Washer
Pet-friendly
Fireplace
Parking available

Explore the area

Johnson City, TN

Sycamore Shoals State Park
‪2 min drive‬
East Tennessee State University
‪7 min drive‬
Freedom Hall Civic Center
‪10 min drive‬
Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional)
‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Common area 1

1 Queen Bed

Master Suite

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Watauga River views and frontage. Beautiful 5 bedroom, 5 1/2 bath home on one of the most sought-after trophy trout fishing destinations in the southeast. Beautiful hardwood floors, 4 fireplaces, covered decks and patios for entertaining, or just relaxing. Use of kitchen and private entrance. Access to fire pit, hot tub, pool table and home theater. Close to I-26 for dining and shopping. Kennels available. Private float trips available upon request for $35 per person. bird hunting trips with access to a private reserve The Tweetsie Trail (9.5 mile bike/walking trail) is less than 1/4 mile away. and a golf course 1/2 mile from the house. Allows catered events. Owner lives in separate wing of the house. Please scroll through our pictures to see all the amenities.

Property manager

Vince Davis

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

We are on the river so must supervise

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

There will be an extra charge for events

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Extra pet deposit non refundable

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

For Weddings and event There will be additional fees. Must use our event planner! period!

Important information

You need to know

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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 75

Note from host: There will be an extra charge for events

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Johnson City

Located in Johnson City, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The Bonnie Kate and Tipton-Haynes Historic Site are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Yee-Haw Brewing Company and Austin Springs Spa & Salon. Travelling with kids? Consider Johnson City Family Skatecenter, or check out an event or a game at Northeast Community Credit Union Ballpark. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Johnson City, TN

What's nearby

Sycamore Shoals State Park - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
East Tennessee State University - 7 min drive - 10.0 km
Freedom Hall Civic Center - 10 min drive - 11.9 km
Johnson City Mall - 10 min drive - 12.6 km
Johnson City Medical Center - 10 min drive - 13.1 km

Getting around

Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

‪Amigo Mexican Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
‪The Black Olive - ‬4 min drive
‪Taco John's - ‬7 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Watauga Riverbend Retreat pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Watauga Riverbend Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Watauga Riverbend Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Watauga Riverbend Retreat located?

This family-friendly Johnson City holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Watauga River and Sycamore Shoals State Park. Elk Crossing and Sycamore Shoals Hospital are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Hannah F.

19 Apr, 2025

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

Excellent!!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra E.

11 Mar, 2025

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

Wonderful!!!

Everything was great and we felt very welcomed and comfortable.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Myron C.

8 Oct, 2024

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

Great atmosphere, Love surroundings, and conveniences

The place is made for relaxation and fantastic amenities

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jannice S.

16 Sept, 2024

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

Gorgeous location

Perfect for our large family. Finally enough bedrooms. 😊 We enjoyed the river, hot tub, theater, and games. Thank you, Vince for the use of your fishing poles. We want to come back and tube the river. The porches were very relaxing and the perfect place to connect with friends.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eli W.

19 Nov, 2024

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

November fishing trip with friends

Been hosting trips to the area for over a decade fly fishing on the Watuaga and SoHo. Our scheduled trip was in jeopardy due to the destruction from Helene and our normal lodging was heavily damaged by the flooding and closed for repair. It is a large group(10) men that enjoy the outdoors, fishing, cooking together, and a good time. This was the only place that we felt would accommodate all of us. And it did!!! It was loaded with amenities and really enjoyable. Vance is attentive and keeps up communication. Highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy E., Lisbon, Ohio

29 Aug, 2023

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

Awesome Family time

Awesome house,location,host.One of the best places we have ever stayed!!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pat B.

1 Jan, 2023

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

A beautiful place on the river

Lots of room and great view Our second time there and will go back

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew K.

8 Jun, 2020

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

Was a wonderful place - really enjoyed the property and accommodations!

This property is exceptional and anyone who enjoys fishing couldn’t find better setting. Loved it and can’t wait to come back!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

19 Dec, 2023

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

Perfect place

ved our stay. It was the perfect place to host our family Christmas Party. Beautiful clean house with a beautiful view. And Vince was a very attentive host. I highly recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah H.

30 Aug, 2021

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

Great family getaway

House was great for family. Loved the views, and all the amenities. Made s'mores every night by the river. Wonderful home and location!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

JOSEPHINE J.

22 Jun, 2023

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

Great location close to highway

Great space, beautiful setting. A little disappointed advertised hot tub not running, owner did fix it during our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frank M.

2 Feb, 2023

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

Beautiful River Retreat

Gorgeous home with plenty of room for the whole family. Beds were comfortable and so dreamy to have all king beds. The landscape with the river right there is beautiful. Wouldn’t hesitate to stay again!

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

James S.

16 Apr, 2023

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

Great Time

Vince was a good host. House and location was perfect for our motorcycles.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn N.

18 Jun, 2023

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

Great Place!!

We absolutely loved this place!! Vince, the host was extremely helpful! The place was amazing, very big and decorated very nice! The beds were extremely comfortable. The property is beautiful and it was so nice to sit out on the deck and look at the beautiful water view. Great place for a big family with lots of room to spread out. We will definitely go back! You definitely will not be disappointed!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christy C.

19 Oct, 2023

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

Family Joy and Delight

My husband, adult children, their spouses and our three grandgirls (10, 7, and 2) had a delightful time at this spacious, will outfitted river retreat. So very nice for everyone to have their own space and great spaces indoors and out to gather, hangout, enjoy the nature right outside. Our host responded within minutes to every request.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nina P.

9 Jun, 2023

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

Would recommend to my family and friends

Really enjoyed my stay at the Riverbend Retreat. Vince was so thoughtful and ensured that we had everything we needed. The house was more than accommodating to a group of 15 for a special event. We really enjoyed the amenities and the view over the river. The house is well taken care of and loved by the owner and feels like home. I would stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Derrick E.

30 Aug, 2019

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

Tennessee Base Camp

A great place for our group of 8 to base out of and have a great trip. You are close to hiking, biking Sweenie Trail and rafting. Then you come home to a beautiful deck on the river where you can fix a great meal and relax after a fun adventurous day.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jalisa R.

5 Jun, 2022

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

Great family vacation!

This house was just fabulous for our family to get together and have an excellent family vacation! Vince was always available for questions, helpful and eager to do all he could to make our stay memorable! The house was perfect for our extended family with 5 king beds, 5+ baths, lots of outdoor space, plenty to do. Fishing, floating and just lots of fun! Make the reservation!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue P.

26 Jun, 2023

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

Great house

This house was amazing. Lots of space for the 9 people in my family. Plenty of room for everyone, 5 bedrooms each having it's own bath. Huge plus! Loved the house. Owner was helpful when we had an issue with something, he got right on it and took care of it immediately. The location on the river is beautiful.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan L.

11 May, 2021

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

Comfortable, Relaxing, and Convenient

We visited the area for fly fishing. The house was a perfect spot for us. After fishing each day we relaxed on the decks by the river. The house is large, well equipped, clean, and very comfortable. The host, Vince, made it easy for us and was very attentive to our needs. I would certainly rent this house again.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vivian K.

15 Aug, 2023

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

Spectacular River View

Wataugua River was spectacular feature. We enjoyed fishing, wading in the shallows and just the view from large back porch. The house was large and accommodated our big group extremely well. Kitchen was easy to use to make meals for everyone. it was especially great that all bedrooms had an en suite bathroom. Beds were very comfortable & king-size. Location had easy access to stores or anything needed in Elizabethton. Owner & host were very friendly & accommodating.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

connie m.

28 Nov, 2020

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

Gorgeous Views Daily

Got in late and was able to just settle right in. Space was perfect for my husband and myself and our grown children with their children. I e had our thanksgiving and did our Christmas Photos’s .. will definitely go back

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B., Virginia, USA

20 May, 2023

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

Outstanding!

Six anglers in town to slay some trout. We had an amazing time. After two full days of floating with professional guides, I caught the best trout of the trip off the back of this house. A 22" brown! Please catch and release so others may enjoy! The house is spectacular. So much more than we would ever need. Very well appointed in every room. Very thoughtful regarding amenities. Quality stuff. The owner, Vince, checked on us in person and is a total gentlemen and enjoyable guy. We will absolutely be back.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Dena H.

18 Apr, 2024

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

Disliked: Communication

Beautiful home on the River

We rented the home for an 80th birthday party with family. This place is truly a venue.The river view and easy access to the river were a huge hit with everyone. The deck was well maintained with plenty of nice seating. We didn't use the hottub but Vince had it ready to use if we needed it. All the bedrooms were huge with private baths. There was enough room for everyone to spread out. The kitchen was well maintained and stocked. I was not able to get in touch with Vince through the VRBO messaging or on the phone # I was given. I had to call VRBO to have him contact me. The day before we left we still had not received check-in instructions. The communication prior to the visit was a little frustrating. However, Vince was extremely accomadating, showing us the home features and calling to ensure everything was going well. Absolutely the nicest guy.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah L.

4 Aug, 2020

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

River House Vacation

We had a fabulous vacation at what we called “The River House”. We live in CA but all our relatives live in the Johnson City area. We have a large family and we were looking for a place to not only vacation but also have relatives visit. Our trip covered both aspects and met all of our expectations plus. The house is beautiful; every bedroom had an en suite bathroom. The deck that faces the river is huge and we spent most of our time there. The owner, Vince, sold us floats and took us to a launch point where we floated back to the house. However, our children discovered that they could do a short, quick run from the house straight down the river; which we called “the duck run”, and was hugely popular with the younger members of the party. Other amenities that were in constant use were the 2nd floor media room, hot tub and pool table. The 20 mile “Tweetsie trail”, a rails to trails hiking, biking trail is across the street and Vince plans to have 10 bicycles available next year. The Sycamore Shoals State Park is less than 5 minutes away, perfect for families who want to picnic, easy trails along the river and a historic area. No need to travel. All our fun was right at our fingertips. We had a great time and plan to return for many years.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

About the host

Hosted by Vince Davis

What makes this property unique

This home sits along the river and has amazing view during all seasons very relaxing and peaceful and being able to view the river from all the outside decks and from inside the home with the large windows that wrap around the entire house.

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