Huge! Mtn Home with lake and skiing nearby. Pets Considered!
Huge brick country home with beautiful mountain views and rolling pastures. Sleeps 10. 4 bedrooms, basement, fire pit, fireplace, sun room, and 2 ovens in fully stocked kitchen. Brand new wood floors and carpet. Located less than a mile from Watauga Lake with a private neighborhood boat launch (bring your boat). Canoes and Kayaks can be provided upon request. Ski Resorts are 45 minutes away. Bristol Motor Speedway is a 55 minute drive. Dogs Considered. No cats. Please discuss with owner.
The Ranch House sleeps 10. Main bedroom on 1st floor has a king bed; bedroom 2 has a queen bed and futon; bedroom 3 has a queen bed; bedroom 4 has two twin beds; couch in basement and living room. Wonderful large deck with Adirondack chairs with views of a mountain range. Covered front porch. Fully stocked kitchen with 2 ovens, microwave, coffee maker, dishwasher and pots/pans. Gas grill, linens, towels, detergent included. Starter paper products provided. Dining Room table seats and sun room with dining table to accommodate larger families also seats 6. Three large Smart TV's with WiFi. Central Heat and AC. Living room fire place. Basement has a TV, couch, desk, and wood stove - plenty of room to spread out! Garage has a pool table! Outdoor fire pit with wood included. Nice walking trail with 360 degree views behind the house. Dogs allowed but please contact us to discuss pet fee and rules. Motor boat rentals available thru the local marina. A fisherman's dream, water skiing heaven, and nearby hiking trails. Located in the country but convenient to many neighboring vacation villages like the Town of Boone, Blowing Rock, Banner Elk, Grandfather Mtn, Mountain City and Johnson City.
WHAT IS SPECIAL ABOUT WATAUGA LAKE AREA?
Watauga Lake is the 3rd cleanest lake in the country and surely one of the most beautiful. There are beautiful mountains surrounding it and more than half of Watauga Lake's shoreline of 105 miles lies within the Cherokee National Forest and cannot be developed. Often you can view the local Bald Eagles that soar the lake. Recreational uses include boating, fishing, jet skis, wake boarding, tubing, water-skiing, swimming, camping, etc. Fish species include Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, both Large Mouth and Small Mouth Bass, Crappie, Fresh Water Drum and Catfish.
Within an hour to the Ranch House you can take many day trips like hiking to favorite spots. Some local favorites are Grandfather Mountain, the Appalachian trail on Roan Mountain, and Linville Falls. If Fly Fishing interests you, the Watauga River and the South Holston Rivers are close by with world class trout fishing. We are also close to some great whitewater rafting, kayaking and tubing rivers as well. If touring a winery is of interest you will only be 11 miles from Watauga Lake Winery. Boone is the home of Appalachian State University which brings lots of fun to the area. ASU Football, concerts and local Breweries just to name a few. Another huge draw to the area is the proximity to the Bristol Motor Speedway. Everyone who likes racing loves the "Fastest Mile in Racing" which is the Food City 300.
We are located around 2200 Ft in elevation so you can expect cool mountain temps with a gentle breeze. Autumn brings beautiful fall colors with even better views. In the winter time, skiing and snow boarding are enjoyed at nearby Sugar and Beech Mountain.
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Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Please do NOT smoke in the screened in back porch.
Important information
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Property # 1275346vb
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 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
About the area
Butler
Located in Butler, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a lake. Elk Statue and Banner House Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Watauga Lake and Watauga River. Travelling with kids? Consider Fish Springs Marina and Lakeshore Marina. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.
Appalachian State University - 38 min drive - 42.7 km
Grandfather Mountain - 52 min drive - 60.9 km
Bristol Motor Speedway - 56 min drive - 78.2 km
Getting around
Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 73 min drive
Restaurants
Butler Trading Post - 23 min drive
JJ's Cafe - 19 min drive
river view resturant - 18 min drive
Cricket's Corner - 37 min drive
Chat's - 36 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Huge! Mtn Home with lake and skiing nearby. Pets Considered! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).
How much does it cost to stay at Huge! Mtn Home with lake and skiing nearby. Pets Considered!?
As of 10 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Huge! Mtn Home with lake and skiing nearby. Pets Considered! on 11 Jul, 2026 start from S$508, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Huge! Mtn Home with lake and skiing nearby. Pets Considered!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Huge! Mtn Home with lake and skiing nearby. Pets Considered!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Huge! Mtn Home with lake and skiing nearby. Pets Considered!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Huge! Mtn Home with lake and skiing nearby. Pets Considered! located?
This family-friendly Butler holiday home is located on a lake, within a 15-minute walk of Watauga Lake and Watauga River. Watson Island and Watauga Lake Winery are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Absolutely stunning home with breathtaking mountain views! Everything was clean, comfortable, and thoughtfully designed. Perfect for a peaceful retreat. Highly recommend!
This place was so cool! It was tucked away in the mountains with beautiful views everywhere you looked. We didn't want to leave the porch. The host could be more accommodating and friendly. I would recommend this place to anyone and give it 5 out of 5 stars.
Nathanael A.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kinley B.
2 Aug, 2018
Wonderful Mountain/Lake Retreat - Perfect Place to Unplug and Relax
Highly recommend this home - it is very clean and spacious. An excellent location with mountain views, lake access, hiking trails and waterfalls nearby.
Judson has excellent communication and made sure we had everything we needed including rentals of kayaks, canoes, and fishing poles. This lovely home was perfect - we thoroughly enjoyed cooking on the grill, talking around the fire pit, and observing the beautiful nature and wildlife from the one of a kind custom deck.
Great owners and great place. Looking forward to returning already!
Kinley B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tyler W.
15 Sept, 2018
Great Getaway!
We had a wonderful weekend at Watauga Lake staying here at this country home.
It was very roomy and all 9 of the adults we had in our group had plenty of personal space as well as big enough spaces for all of us to hangout in the living room and dining room.
Although we spent most of our time hanging out on the back deck that is surrounded by sliding glass doors. We went in the end of August and enjoyed the beautiful 85 degree weather during the day and the 60-65 weather at night.
We had a great time on the lake and using the kayaks and canoes that Judson had let us use during our stay.
Definitely recommend anyone to rent this property for a relaxing weekend out in the beautiful Watauga Area!
We thoroughly enjoyed our short stay on this property. Communications were timely and thoughtful with the property manager. The house was very clean and well stocked with essentials and was comfortable and roomy. I appreciated not having to bring extras or shop once we got here. I was able to link up my phone to the wi-fi and laptop to the internet. Cable TV and Netflix worked great.
This home is situated in a charming pastoral setting. We were invited to pet the horses! It was a real treat to have evening sunsets on the porch looking at the Blue Ridge Mountains and morning coffee and breakfast in the screened porch looking at the well groomed grounds and barn. Sadly we did not have a chance to get down to the lake access point. I hope we will be able to the next time.
Jessica M.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified
6/10 Okay
Abigail S.
6 Jan, 2020
Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
House is beautiful, neighborhood not so much
Once you are actually at the house it’s beautiful, as long as you only look towards the back and far side of the house. This is by far the nicest house in the area and it’s a little disheartening to travel to and from The house having to pass by so much littering on the other properties. The cell service was very poor making it hard to contact the owners with any issues as well as to keep in touch with any family members who had gone into the ski resorts. But like I said the actual house is beautiful and spacious. We had a large family and enough room to spread out. Some of the light bulbs were burnt out but we managed and the kids loved hearing and seeing all the cows that surround the property. We took several hikes around the area and it was nice to see the kids outside off there technology. It wasn’t that far of a drive to the slopes and we enjoyed day trips to the lake and winery close by.
Abigail S.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2020
It is true that our house is located close to some houses that don't keep as clean as we would like. However our deck, our glass room, and our fire pit are all facing the beautiful views seen on the website and not visible by any neighbors. Regarding the poor cell reception this is also true however our Wifi is very strong. Obviously our past renter did not know how to go under their cell settings and switch on Wifi calling on their mobile device. Once you do this and log into the wifi your cell phone has complete service for calling and texting. We will be sure to mention this in our House Book for all our guests to note. The laundry room probably had extra light bulbs in case any do burn out as we keep lots of extra paper towels, toilet paper, and other things renters may need. We are glad they enjoyed the hiking, cows, skiing and the lake!!!
This is the perfect property if you want to get away and unwind… coffee every morning with the mountains in the background… fishing, swimming & boating on nearby Watauga lake…. The owners were awesome, brought us a brand new grill to cook on when the other one went out… left us kayak’s & canoes to use for our stay…. The house is just as pictured… every Home convenience that you would need… very clean!!….. more than enough room for everyone to either be together or go chill separately… only FYI that I have is definitely go to the store before you get to the house… things are a bit out and after driving all day… I had to get back out and drive for another 30 mins to a store…lol… so definitely get what you need on your way in… owners are super easy to get in touch with if you’re in need of anything…. And I really can’t stress enough how clean this property is… my family and I use vrbo all the time to vaca… I typically feel like I have to wipe things down or I don’t feel comfortable getting in the bed’s because the sheets don’t always look clean…. Didn’t feel that way at all at this property… was able to come right in and relax… 100% recommend staying here…. Talked to several neighbors in the area and they were all really nice too!!
This house was perfect for our families short getaway! The host are very kind and accommodating. Definitely recommend this house for any family stays! The home is spacious and well kept. The kids enjoyed the big back yard and playing in the snow. Thank y'all for sharing your home with us!
Great house for your mini family reunion! Very clean and spacious. Close to the lake. The host were very nice. They even dropped off a mixer for us when we needed one!
Was a Beautiful home.. We seen deer in the evenings from the front and back porch, also seen a lot of wild Turkeys.. Weather was excellent.. 5 Stars 🤩 We enjoyed every minute.
S. Leech
This is my second time coming back to this property and I know I’ll be back again! My friends and I had the best time unplugging and enjoying the quiet life for a weekend. Amazing location and spacious.
The house was a lovely home, with plenty of space to spread out. It has beautiful views of the mountains. The owner was very friendly and quick to take care of anything when I asked. I would highly recommend staying there.
The home is older but very clean. The view was amazing. All the appliances worked. Refrigerator keeps items very cold. Plenty of linens and beds. Owners were very nice. Perfect hide away.
Excellent host, well equipped kitchen, plenty of paper supplies to last a full week, lots of books and even blackberries growing in the back yard. Lovely sunroom, too!
We own a local Fly Fishing Guide Service and love the mountains! We open up this house so you can enjoy them too!!
Why they chose this property
We love sharing the "Mountain & Lake Experience" with everyone! A wonderful spacious house with lots to do!! OR just a great place to find inner peace and relax!
What makes this property unique
SO MANY WONDERFUL THINGS TO DO CLOSE BY WITH A GREAT PLACE TO STAY WHILE YOU ENJOY THEM!
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests