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Lakefront Bungalow, BOAT DOCK, Hot Tub, Firepit

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Bring your tubs and enjoy floating.
New boat dock with NEW ladder
She’s a beauty! New boat dock.
Private Bungalow with great view of lake.
Smart TV in bedroom not pictured

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Deck or patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Lakefront Bungalow, BOAT DOCK, Hot Tub, Firepit

Bass Bungalow on Watauga Lake | Private, Peaceful, Waterfront Escape

Escape to Bass Bungalow, a cozy lakeside retreat just steps from the water’s edge. Nestled among trees and tucked behind a natural embankment, this secluded getaway offers the perfect blend of privacy, comfort, and breathtaking lake views—ideal for those looking to unwind in the mountains and immerse themselves in nature.

This charming 500 sq. ft. one-bedroom cottage features rustic log siding and comfortably sleeps up to four guests. Whether you’re planning a romantic getaway or a small family trip, Bass Bungalow offers everything you need for a relaxing stay.

✨ What You’ll Love

* Private waterfront setting on beautiful Watauga Lake
* Hot tub in a secluded gazebo overlooking the water
* Spacious deck perfect for morning coffee or evening sunsets
* Fire pit by the lake for cozy nights under the stars
* New boat dock for easy lake access

🛏 Sleeping Arrangements

* Queen bed in the master bedroom
* Sleeper sofa in the living room

🍳 Comforts & Amenities

* Fully equipped kitchen with stove, refrigerator, pots & pans
* NEW dishwasher for added convenience
* Washer & dryer in the unit
* Heating & air conditioning
* Smart TVs with Hulu subscription
* Linens, towels, and hair dryer provided
* Gas grill with grilling utensils for lakeside cookouts

🐾 Pet-Friendly

We welcome one small, well-behaved, housebroken dog (additional small dog upon request).

* Non-refundable pet fee applies
* Dogs must be leashed outdoors and crated if left unattended
* Please clean up after your pet
* No other pets permitted

📍 Great Location

* 2 miles to Villa Nove Vineyards & Winery
* 5 miles to Sugar Hollow Retreat
* ~40 minutes to Beech Mountain & Boone, NC

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Whether you’re soaking in the hot tub, enjoying a quiet morning by the lake, or gathering around the fire pit at night, Bass Bungalow is your perfect mountain-lake escape.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Please note this is lake front.
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Events

No events allowed
No parties or fireworks allowed.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
There is a $90 pet fee-add. cleaning for 1 sm dog.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking allowed in Bungalow.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2106082vb
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
Note from host: No parties or fireworks allowed.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock

About the area

Butler

Located in Butler, Lakefront Bungalow, BOAT DOCK, Hot Tub, Firepit is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Alta Vista Gallery and B & B and Banner House Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Fish Springs Marina and Lakeshore Marina. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and cave exploring.
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Butler, TN

What's nearby

  • Watauga Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Watauga River - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Watauga Lake Winery - 7 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Beech Mountain Resort - 32 min drive - 30.0 km
  • Grandfather Mountain - 55 min drive - 62.8 km

Getting around

  • Abingdon, VA (VJI-Virginia Highlands) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Butler Trading Post - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Pleasent's Country Store - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪JJ's Cafe - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪river view resturant - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Cricket's Corner - ‬28 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Bungalow, BOAT DOCK, Hot Tub, Firepit pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Lakefront Bungalow, BOAT DOCK, Hot Tub, Firepit?

As of 28 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lakefront Bungalow, BOAT DOCK, Hot Tub, Firepit on 10 Oct, 2026 start from S$320, 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 Lakefront Bungalow, BOAT DOCK, Hot Tub, Firepit?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Bungalow, BOAT DOCK, Hot Tub, Firepit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Bungalow, BOAT DOCK, Hot Tub, Firepit?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 63 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Lou G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderfully quiet ,peacefull . Property was well described and this end of the lake is especially easy going .
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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

Watauga Lake

The family and i had a great time staying in Butler. Except for all the rain it was a nice relaxing place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

David T.

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

Great location

Enjoyed stating at this cabin. Location great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug, 2022
We are happy you had a good time and look forward to having you back soon. Thank you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

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

Love this place

This is our most loved place
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul, 2023
We are truly happy you love our cabin. Thank you for the kind words and reviews. Please come back and see us. Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna M.

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

Location!!

Wonderful little place!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul, 2023
We are happy you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for staying with us and please come back and see us. Thank you
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

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

Peaceful retreat

Some of our favorite moments were sitting by the fire pit as the evening settled in and watching the geese and fish from the deck in the early morning. Quiet, simple, and just what we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

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

Anniversary

We love this place. We had a little bit of a problem getting checked in, which was basically my fault because I thought I was gonna have to cancel but anyway, everything was worked out and we love this place just beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha P.

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

New years Getaway

This place is perfect we will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul, 2023
We are glad you enjoyed your stay. Please come back and see us. Thank you for staying with us!
Verified

8/10 Good

Wendy p.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was great! The dock was new and didn’t have a ladder to get out of water and this was a big problem.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug, 2025
Wendy - We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay! Thank you for your understanding regarding the dock ladder — as you noted, the dock is new due to the previous one being destroyed by hurricane Helene and the ladder had been on back order during your visit. We’re happy to share that the ladder has now been installed.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy J.

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

Lakeside getaway

We loved the Bass Bungalow! This place is a gem. Clean, cozy and the views are awesome! Such a peaceful, quiet neighborhood. We enjoyed sitting on the porch soaking in the beautiful mountains and Lake Watauga. Our dog enjoyed swimming and had easy access to enter the lake. It was a perfect getaway for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug, 2025
We are very happy to hear you enjoyed your stay and thank you for the review. We hope you come stay with us again. Thank you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie A.

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

A quiet retreat!

We loved staying at the bungalow. The view was beautiful. The location was ideal for what we were looking for which was a quiet retreat. Would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Nov, 2022
We are glad you loved the property. Please come stay with us again. Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Russell G.

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

Beautiful spot to relax

Better than staying at any hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul, 2023
Thank you for staying with us and the high praise. We are truly happy you enjoyed your stay and hope you all come back to see us!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Molly B.

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

Wonderful view clean home nestoed in the mountains hot tub was eceptional and the view was Amazing

Will be there again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Nov, 2022
We are happy you enjoyed the cabin, hot tub and the mountains. Please come see us again. Thank you for staying with us.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

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

Beautiful

Could not ask for a better place to stay! We absolutely loved it
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug, 2022
We are glad you loved it. We hope you choose to stay with us again. Thank you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather R.

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

Lake Weekend

We had a wonderful time and will be back. The place is quaint and sweet… with a million dollar view!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug, 2022
We are happy you enjoyed your stay and look forward to having you back. Thank you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane W.

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

“Time-out” at the lake.

A very pleasant visit to the lake, the cabin is very easy to locate & the lake view is incredible...very relaxing !
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Nov, 2022
We are glad you had a good and relaxing trip. Please come see us again. Thank you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tasha C.

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

Absolutely beautiful

We had a blast. Cabin was wonderful. The area is gorgeous. This place is a hidden gem
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Nov, 2022
Thank you for staying with us and we are happy you enjoyed your stay. Please come see us again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelli O.

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

Amazing view

This cabin was so amazing. You can’t beat the view. Quiet cove which was great for kayaking.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Nov, 2022
We are glad you enjoyed your stay and the water. Thank you for staying with us and the good review. Please come stay with us again soon. Thank you!
Verified

8/10 Good

laura w.

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

Great location

Great location. Right on water. Everything that you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Nov, 2022
Thank you for staying with us and we are happy you enjoyed it. Please come back and see us again soon! Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John G.

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

Great get-away

Very easy process. Owners very responsive to questions. Perfect views of the lake. Nearby surroundings are absolutely amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Nov, 2022
We are glad you enjoyed the property and we met your needs service wise. Thank you for staying with us and please come again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Naomi C.

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

Bass Cabin

Very relaxing ! Best slept good too, Bass Cabin is all *i Our y
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug, 2022
We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to having you back soon! Thank you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela K.

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

Peaceful

Fantastic lake and mountain views. We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Apr, 2024
Thank you for the review. We are happy you enjoyed your trip. Please come back and see us.
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert M.

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

Watauga Bass Bungalow

Cute, cozy, lakeside cabin for 2.Beautiful view of Lake.Adequately appointed.Comfortable bed.Hot tub was not full and had not been cleaned in some time.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May, 2025
Hi Robert, Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad to hear that the lodging met your expectations. Please note that the hot tub is checked before every guest’s arrival—including yours—to ensure it is clean, full, and heated. If any concerns arise during a stay, we kindly ask that guests reach out to their host right away so we have the opportunity to address them promptly. In this case, we did not receive any communication from you. We appreciate your stay and hope to have the opportunity to host you again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jody C.

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

Nice time at the Lake...

Took a minute to find but then an excellent time!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Nov, 2022
We are glad you enjoyed your time at our cabin. Please come back and see us soon. Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

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

Spotless clean

We stayed at Bass Bungalow from June 21-24, 2021.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May, 2022
Thank you Mary for your review. We enjoyed hosting you and hope you will stay with us again.

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