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A few Sept/October dates are open-Riverfront-Watauga River-Trophy Section.
Waterfront cabin with kitchen and patio
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms 2+ bathrooms Sleeps 7 2200 sq ft
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Johnson City, TN
- Place, East Tennessee State University14 min drive
- Place, Johnson City Mall15 min drive
- Place, Freedom Hall Civic Center15 min drive
- Airport, Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional)37 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)
Bedroom 3
1 Double Futon and 1 Double Bed
Master Suite
1 King Bed
Mini Master
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Master Bath
Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub
Mini master bath
Toilet · Shower only
Powder Room
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Garden
Dining area
About this property
A few Sept/October dates are open-Riverfront-Watauga River-Trophy Section.
The view is pure magic! Just 20 minutes from Bristol and the TriCities Regional Airport. With 2 bedrooms, a loft with a full size bed and a sofa bed and 2.5 bathrooms - the cabin has been thoughtfully positioned to achieve a downriver view of the Watauga River. The view is visible from the front doors to the massive 16 foot stretch of sliding glass back doors. The house is tastefully furnished in an upscale mountain house fashion with custom log and stone accents throughout the interior and exterior of the home. The kitchen features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and a huge island that seats 4, plus another 6 at the dining room table. This home follows the open concept plan with kitchen, living, and dining open to one another all with comfortable well maintained furnishings. The master bedroom suite is also located downstairs with king-size bed, walk-in closet and full master bath with both jacuzzi and walk-in shower. The upstairs features a large loft living room with full size bed tucked away in the dormer area and sofa bed. There is a 2nd bedroom with adjoining 3 piece bathroom and a small office tucked away in the back of the loft when you just need to get a little work done. There is a sofa bed in the loft as mentioned as well as 2 power home theater chairs. There is a large projector screen and projector Roku (Netflix) in the loft. There is a 42 inch TV in the upstairs second bedroom with Roku (Netflix) and a 46" TV in the Living Room equipped with a Roku device. The large 40' x 16' porch is equipped with rocking chairs, outdoor dining table and chairs and a hammock plus the incredible view of the river. Watch the fly fisherman and kayakers navigate their way over the shoals. There is a walkway to the river plus a room size flat rock to fish from on this beautiful trophy section of the river. This cabin has lots of steps and stairs and is NOT recommended for you or those in your party that are not steady on their feet. This cabin serves the guest looking for a more quiet retreat. This house is not recommended for children or pets due to the depth and swiftness of the river at this location but pets are considered and older children are ok - just contact owner. This cabin is within walking distance of the Watauga River Cabins and directly across the river from the Watauga River Lodge and Outfitter. The caretaker lives on the property in a separate dwelling near the road and will verify number and ages of guests for safety concerns as well as the terms of the rental agreement. Free wifi is provided. The cabin is located about 5 miles from I-26 off the HIghway 91 exit. The cabin rests halfway between Johnson City and Elizabethton in the Central Community.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Adults only
Due to the depth and swiftness of the river
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
Adult fixed Dogs only. Dogs cannot be left alone.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 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 and a deadlock
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Johnson City
Located in Johnson City, this cabin is on the waterfront. Johnson City Family Skatecenter and Wallabies are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Elk Crossing and Johnson City Mall. Lakeshore Marina and Washington County Fairgrounds are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Johnson City, TN
What's nearby
- East Tennessee State University - 14 min drive - 10.7 km
- Johnson City Mall - 15 min drive - 12.1 km
- Freedom Hall Civic Center - 15 min drive - 11.2 km
- Johnson City Medical Center - 17 min drive - 13.7 km
- Winged Deer Park - 21 min drive - 14.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- By-Lo Market - 11 min drive
- Jersey Mike's Subs - 9 min drive
- Papa John's Pizza - 11 min drive
- Penny Man's Diner - 9 min drive
- Chick-fil-A - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Linda Davis

We are citrus growers and I am also a college professor who enjoys our occasional stint to come up here and cool off from our hot Florida summers. We also really enjoy the leaf season, and Christmas when it chooses to snow.
Why they chose this property
This unique property has been in the Smalling/Davis family for over 150 years. Our great-grandfather had a sand mine operation (rare for the mountains) in the area and used some of those funds to invest in Florida Orange Groves back in the 1920's. Several generations later, we sold a small bit of our groves in Florida to build this cabin for our future retirement house. We love Florida but we really love Tennessee and this special place on the river. We hope you enjoy it and treasure it as much as we do.
What makes this property unique
From a fly fisherman's perspective - you can walk down the walkway to a huge flat rock - almost 20 ft. in length (room size) that creates the perfect perch in which to fly fish from plus the river is tremendously calming - just watch out for the trees with your fishing line. If you are not a fisherman - just know that sitting on the porch is a fine hobby and you will be so content to watch the river go by.
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