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Family-friendly cottage - close to BMS, Watauga Lake, Asheville, Johnson City

Newly constructed deck. Perfect for family gatherings!

Small eat-in breakfast bar, perfect for two. Pantry door behind bar.

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Dryer
Parking available
Washer
Kitchen
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Elizabethton, TN

Watauga River
‪6 min drive‬
Sycamore Shoals State Park
‪9 min drive‬
Bristol Motor Speedway
‪18 min drive‬
Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional)
‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Master Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Dining area

About this property

Family-friendly cottage - close to BMS, Watauga Lake, Asheville, Johnson City

Enjoy this small-town cottage tucked away in the East Tennessee Hills. This 3-bedroom, 1 bath home is newly renovated, completely furnished, and includes a new deck and eat-in kitchen. Enjoy the local sites, all just minutes away. Visit Bristol Motor Speedway, ski with friends on Beech Mountain, tour Roan Mountain National Park, or drive to Asheville for lunch. Take a day trip to Watauga Lake for fishing, or enjoy a day of hiking on the Appalachian Trail. This humble cottage is sure to meet your needs while visiting this majestic part of the country.

Property manager

Debbie Howe

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No un-registered overnight guests.

Lost keys = replacement fee.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

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

About the area

Elizabethton

Located in Elizabethton, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Carter Mansion and Rocky Mount Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Tri Cities Golf Club and Yee-Haw Brewing Company. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Bristol Motor Speedway or Northeast Community Credit Union Ballpark.

Elizabethton, TN

What's nearby

Watauga River - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
Sycamore Shoals State Park - 9 min drive - 8.6 km
Sycamore Shoals Hospital - 9 min drive - 8.3 km
Bristol Motor Speedway - 18 min drive - 22.7 km
Watauga Lake - 34 min drive - 22.8 km

Getting around

Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

‪Amigo Mexican Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
‪Subway - ‬5 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
‪The Black Olive - ‬8 min drive
‪Taco John's - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family-friendly cottage - close to BMS, Watauga Lake, Asheville, Johnson City pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Family-friendly cottage - close to BMS, Watauga Lake, Asheville, Johnson City?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family-friendly cottage - close to BMS, Watauga Lake, Asheville, Johnson City?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family-friendly cottage - close to BMS, Watauga Lake, Asheville, Johnson City located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of David McQueen Riverside Park, Carter Mansion and Watauga River. Northeast Community Credit Union Ballpark and Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Cliff K.

7 Aug, 2024

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

Nice place to stay

I was happy overall with the location, check-in, and host!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cliff K.

4 Apr, 2024

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

Nice Location

Was pleased with the accommodations and the host was very responsive and nice.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

9 Jun, 2025

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

We we here in June of 2025. The host went out or her way to make everything great for our stay. She left us a surprise in the refrigerator for our stay here during the NHRA event. The home was very comfortable and very clean. Not a complaint one. The home was so cozy and cooled very well and furnished with everything you will need with your stay. I would highly recommend this little house. We loved the country setting there at the little house. Thank you so much for the host Debbie for making the check in so easy and pleasant. Debbie was a fantastic host and was there to answer any questions we had.most definitely a 5 star rental for us.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cliff K.

25 Jul, 2024

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

Peaceful Cottage

The accommodations are very nice and the host is very easy to communicate with. I would recommend this location to anyone who is looking for a peaceful location to spend some time.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Paula B.

23 Oct, 2024

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

Little House

The Little House was very clean and cozy. Debbie answered questions in a timely manner. Enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maddy M.

19 Mar, 2024

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

Great Little House

clean & close to the Bristol Motor Speedway! Host even provided us with a newspaper for the race weekend- very thoughtful!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Chris and Jennifer G.

1 Sept, 2024

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

Our stay 09/01/2024

We only slept, bathed, and ate one snack during our stay, but we enjoyed the comfort and quaintness. The Little House included all the amenities we needed. Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

23 Jun, 2023

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

Pleasant surprise

Great stay. The property was spotless cleanest I stayed in and I travel a lot as I’m retired. It was well stocked and equipped, nice fire pit, free firewood, deck, and beautiful country. I will definitely stay again when in the area.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connie G.

18 Oct, 2023

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

Wedding

We loved the area

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robyn B.

12 Apr, 2023

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

Perfect location

Perfect little house for a get away!! Location was awesome minutes from Bristol Speedway, shopping etc. We felt very welcome!! Watching the turkeys visit was awesome!! Definitely will use again in the further!!!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

kenneth b.

20 Jul, 2024

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

Nice and quaint.

More than five stars. Debbie was great communicator before during and after. Property was just as described. Great job!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul P.

17 Oct, 2021

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

Little clean house

House was super clean and just the right size for three adults. Easy to get to speedway from the property. If Bristol is in our plans again we’ll be back.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

George and Donna M.

13 Jun, 2021

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

Very Cute Cabin

This is a nice quiet comfortable place. We liked the leather furniture, the antique country decor, and the thoughtful handwritten notes. We had everything we needed and the location was ideal for visiting Northeastern Tennessee. We would recommend it highly!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Terri M.

21 Oct, 2024

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

Weekend trip to Bristol

My family and I stayed at this property the first weekend of October. We were attending an event at Bristol Speedway. The house was perfect for us and had everything we needed. It was close to the speedway and several stores, but still had a country feel. Debbie the host was amazing! She went above and beyond for us and we are very thankful and greatful for her hospitality. We would recommend this property to anyone needing an affordable and comfortable accommodation close to the speedway.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob G.

28 Aug, 2024

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

Good Stay

Nice small house with easy check in and good communication with the host. One thing to note is the only bathroom is off the master bedroom with no other entries. That wasn't clear to me from the pictures or description. Everything else was great.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin L.

12 Jul, 2023

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

Great place for a family

I visited Elizabethton last week with my brother and nephew for a family event. Everyone in the family agreed that the little house was wonderful. There was plenty of space for my nephew to play, and we took full advantage of the fire pit and laundry facilities. Debbie, the hostess, was also extremely friendly. I would highly recommend this listing.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara C.

1 Jul, 2024

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

Getaway for Birthday

The host was amazing. Communicated prior, during and after our stay. We got in town earlier than expected for County Thunder and we were able to get settled prior to the concerts. Quite little area, cozy and charming home. It was nice and cool after returning from being in the heat all day. Would definitely stay again if we go back to that area. The home was very clean and had everything you needed for the stay. Wish we could have enjoyed the firepit and grill but we just didn't have time.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James R.

1 Jul, 2023

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

Fishing trip lodging

Our group of three anglers stayed here for a 4-day fishing trip. This quirky-but-nice and clean house met our needs. It was a bit tricky for three unrelated people with only one bathroom only accessible through one of the bedrooms, but we made it work. Plenty of hot water, but very low water pressure in the shower. The property manager was very responsive and excellent in all respects.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Toni W.

8 May, 2025

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

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

30 Jun, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Overall good experience

We stayed at this property for a travel baseball tournament. With two teen boys, we don’t sleep well in the same hotel room, so we try to VRBO anywhere we go. I’ll start off by saying that the house was clean, the hostess was great and even left us some gifts, there were plenty of linens, and overall we were pleased with our stay. A few things that could be a little more transparent in the listing are that the house is on a main road and across the dirt road from what looks like a house straight out of Breaking Bad. Considering my boys had just watched this show, they found it slightly humerous, but at first sight, this could be a little unsettling. In addition, this house is missing some siding that also could be a put off at first sight. It seems it may have been added onto recently, so they may be planning to fix that. The last detail, and probably most important for us, was that the two twin bedrooms do not have air conditioning. Teen boys generally run hot, so we were concerned that they would have trouble sleeping in these rooms. However, the hostess does provide box fans for those rooms, thank goodness, so after leaving their doors open for the day to cool off the rooms, the boys slept fine. Overall, we had a good experience. The people watching across the street was on point, and we were pleased with the extra mile the hostess went to make us feel welcome and comfortable. The house is a good middle point for Bristol, Johnson City, and Kingsport.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith M.

1 Aug, 2022

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

Family wedding

This house was in a good location, with lovely views in a quiet location. We were near a highway, but any noise was minimal. Owner was quick to respond to needs. We slept well and enjoyed wi-fi and DISH TV. I enjoyed time sitting on the deck to read while facing the huge mimosa tree.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shawna S.

28 Nov, 2021

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

Super cozy, clean & neat stay!

We stayed for Thanksgiving to visit family and this was perfect! Cottage is super clean & cozy! Very accommodating!! Will be staying again!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christina W.

11 Nov, 2021

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

Wonderful House

Perfect weekend stay. House was quaint, clean, comfortable and in a great location. Would love to come back and stay again !

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Scottie, Camden South Carolina

7 Sept, 2021

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

Visiting Family and annual fishing trip.

All around great experience. The cottage was was Cozy, clean, peaceful, and in a great location. The property manager was a delight to correspond with.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angela H.

26 Jul, 2021

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

Loved the Little House

We were in town for the National Softball tournament. Just coaches, no kids with us. This home was so comfortable and exactly what we needed. Had all the essentials. It was VERY clean. We enjoyed some of the games available. Had WiFi so we could work a little bit too. Property manager was so very friendly and helpful. We enjoyed Jiggy Rays, but didn't make it to Ridgewood BBQ (check their hours) though many of our team did and loved it. Thanks for a great week. We will be back!!!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021