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Bear Creek Mountain Retreat Cottage on 107 Acres

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area

About this property

Bear Creek Mountain Retreat Cottage on 107 Acres

We have 107 acres of mountains with the cozy cottage sitting in a 5 acre meadow. We are near hiking areas, streams and 4 miles from Watauga Lake, and are within an hour of three North Carolina ski resorts.
The house has a combined living room, dining room and kitchen, 2 bedrooms each with a queen bed and a twin roll away bed in each closet, a full bathroom, and washer and dryer. The sheets, pillows, comforters, and towels are provided. There is a small deck out back, and a front porch with 2 rockers.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Turn the thermostat to 75 in the summer and 55 in the winter. We have wifi access to the thermostat so we can reset it for the next arriving guests.
We hope that you enjoyed your stay!
Enjoy your trip home.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
There is not a pet fee option available for our property. We do not allow pets.

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: 25
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

About the area

Butler

Located in Butler, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Tater Hill Plant Preserve and Elk Knob Gameland reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Fish Springs Marina and Lakeshore Marina.
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Butler, TN

What's nearby

  • Watauga Lake - 8 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Doe Mountain Recreation Area - 17 min drive - 19.6 km
  • Watauga Lake Winery - 18 min drive - 19.1 km
  • Red Tail Mountain Golf Club - 18 min drive - 19.4 km
  • Watauga River - 18 min drive - 25.8 km

Getting around

  • Abingdon, VA (VJI-Virginia Highlands) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Cucina Italian Kitchen - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Farmers Barbecue & Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪It's A Jersey Thing - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Pleasent's Country Store - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Chuck Wagon Bar-B-Que - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bear Creek Mountain Retreat Cottage on 107 Acres pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bear Creek Mountain Retreat Cottage on 107 Acres?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bear Creek Mountain Retreat Cottage on 107 Acres?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bear Creek Mountain Retreat Cottage on 107 Acres?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bear Creek Mountain Retreat Cottage on 107 Acres located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Williams Island, Watauga Lake and Watauga River. Roan Valley Commons and Johnson County Community Hospital are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelbi C.

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

Great stay

Property was so nice and clean. We enjoyed our stay. Perfect place and location to visit family in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kurt G.

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

Cozy, sweet stay!

Nice cozy home, with plenty of room for the two of us. Would easily be great for 4! Sweet place, decorated thoughtfully in a beautiful valley.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn B.

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

Perfect cozy getaway

Absolutely such a cute place to stay. Had everything that you need and was very cozy. My friends and I had a great time staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michaela L.

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

Beautiful home

Hope to stay again in the future. Awesome place.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

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

Quiet getaway

Nice property. House was very clean and inviting. We all enjoyed our stay. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect location for riding at Doe Mountain OHV area.

Clean, convenient and good parking for trailers. Beautiful area!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

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

Great value

Property was a great value very clean and comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

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

Family

Clean, everything is how listed, and beautiful views of mountain. Would love to stay again if need to be in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eva F.

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

Perfect

Perfect once night stay after Bristol night race
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connor O.

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

Amazing Hosts

Great communication from the hosts. They were on top of everything and very friendly, and the property itself was a gem for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juanita M.

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

Doe Mountain Trails

Our family booked this property because we were trail riding at Doe Mountain Trails. This was the perfect spot to stay for that. The house was super clean and having a fully supplied kitchen was even better. We will definitly be booking more stays in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

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

Great Cottage, Top-Notch Hosts

Allan & Denise were wonderful hosts, responsive and had great recommendations. The layout and cleanliness of the cottage was superb, very comfortable and cozy. We saw deer, but only bears we saw were the pictures decorating the walls of the cottage. It was a great location for our trips. We will be back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie H.

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

Just perfect

Very cute house that makes the perfect get away. There is plenty to do if you want to explore the moutains. We would definitely recommend this listing.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Riane T.

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

Perfect little cabin for a great vacation get away!

Everything was just as listed. The house was clean and updated, everything we needed was there. We cooked many meals at the home with ease. Close to many attractions and quaint towns.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon D.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Mountain Farm

The property is very nice and well maintained. It has recent renovations and is well stocked with anything a guest would need. My wife and I found it comfortable and relaxing. It is a nice farm setting. We will stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackie J.

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

Nice, quite and peaceful

The home had everything that was needed. It was clean, the beds were firm and it was easy to get to. Lots of things to see and do in the area. According to your likes. Small town but the big one (Boone) is less than an hour away.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ROBIN S.

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

Home away from home

This house was comfortable with homey touches to make you feel welcome. The hosts were in touch with friendly suggestions and helpful advice. Fun visitors came near the house like deer, a skunk, fire flies and bats. Enjoyable setting and quiet.
Stayed 38 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne n.

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

Excellent

The place is perfect. Clean, has everything you need, kitchen is open to the living area for family togetherness. The property is amazing. Well kept trails. Moderate level hiking. Beautiful mountain with a large open area as well as the many acres of wooded mountain. We feel blessed to have had the opportunity to have stayed in such a beautiful place. It was a destination in itself for us and worth the long drive from Miami.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zoe C.

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

Great place

We really enjoyed our stay. The house was very clean and comfortable. Close enough to Watauga Lake for easy access to daytime activities. There are yellow jackets under the back steps, so possibly a best, as they will come out and sting you if you stand on the back steps too long. Just wanted to let you know. Thank you for an awesome stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul, 2022
Thanks for letting us know about the bees. We have already fixed that problem! Pesky little devils!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

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

Everything we Expected!

We enjoyed our stay in rural Butler County. This property is very quiet and functional. The living quarters were comfortable and clean. The property was very enjoyable. Allan communicated openly and was very helpful. We hiked the woods behind the house.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miranda C.

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

Quiet and quaint

This spot is great if your looking for a secluded quiet spot to kick back. Perfect amount of space for us with everything we needed in the home. Only thing I would suggest is a few staples in the kitchen such as non stick spray, some spices, etc. But overall we were quite impressed with the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept, 2022
With Covid, we can't leave opened containers of supplies after guests. Everything opened must be disposed of. I'll make a note that guests might want to bring their favorite spices along if they plan to cook.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen G.

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

Beautiful Home to Stay in

I would return. Alan was always available to answer any questions. The home was clean, well cared for, and sitting on the porch was a delight. I even saw a Red Carnal Bird....If you are looking for a peace of heaven, you will find it their.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackie T.

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

Hideaway gem on a hilltop

Alan was quick to respond to any questions I had. I was a little skeptical after passing a few shady looking neighbors but as soon as I entered the house, I seemed to have forgotten about them. The house had so many little things that brought that " I'm home" feeling, from the beautiful quilts to the Tiffany style lamps. Denise even had my style drinking glasses from home there. What a coincidence! I wish we would've had more time to spend there. Thank you Alan and Denise for your home away from home.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

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

Rural Retreat

Gail and I enjoyed our ten-day stay at Allan and Denise's vacation house. We hiked the 110 acres of private forest behind the house. There are improved trails that circle the property. We were hoping to see Coyote and Fox, but all we saw was bear sign. And then we saw a sow and 3 cubs. They were about 60 yards away from us. The sow did not notice us right away, but when she did, she signaled the cubs and they climbed the trees at a break-neck speed. The mama bear got bored watching us, then turned-tail with the cubs in tow. They appeared to be very healthy bears. Beautiful! Make sure you make reservations at Suba's in Mtn. City. Excellent food and scratch-made desserts by a formally-trained dessert chef. The main entrees are also made by a trained chef. Wonderful food! Very nice staff! We rented an ATV at Doe Mountain and cruised the many trails at Doe Mountain. It is huge. Doe Mountain is about 20 minutes from the cabin. It is a beautiful forest. We had one problem with the HVAC system and Allan had a tech there on Memorial Day. Great service by a nice tech! We had a great vacation! Thanks again Allan and Denise!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy S.

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

Week in Tennessee

Had everything we needed Great location As advertised Would stay here again
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Allan & Denise McKinney

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