Renovated Home on Watauga River, By Boat Ramp

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Elizabethton Vacation Rental | 4BR | 3BA | 2,000 Sq Ft | Step-Free Access

Living Room | Free WiFi | Cable TV | Central A/C & Heat

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4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82000 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Fireplace
Outdoor space

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Elizabethton, TN

Watauga River
‪9 min walk‬
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail
‪5 min drive‬
Watauga Lake
‪26 min drive‬
Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional)
‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

If you’re looking for a vintage yet newly remodeled house on the banks of the Watauga River, this is your ideal vacation rental. This 4-bedroom, 3-bath home on 3 beautiful acres in Elizabethton, Tennessee offers a peaceful escape. Enjoy unwinding on the spacious patio or around the fire pit in the expansive yard, or take advantage of the boat ramp within walking distance. Known for rafting, kayaking, and fly fishing, pursue any of these recreation activities right from your home-away-from-home!

-- THE PROPERTY --

2,000 Sq Ft | Recent Renovation | 3 Private Acres | River Access | Near Local Wineries | Near Live Music on Weekends

This mid-century home tastefully blends vintage furniture with modern updates, creating a comfortable interior that you and your family will love almost as much as the spacious yard on the banks of the Watauga River!

Bedroom 1: California King Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed | Bedroom 4: 2 Twin Beds

OUTDOOR LIVING: 3-acre property w/ large established trees & landscaping, covered patio w/ cushioned seating, fire pit, Watauga River access, wildlife viewing
INDOOR LIVING: Newly remodeled, vintage furniture, hardwood floors, 2 4-person dining tables, flat-screen TV w/ cable
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, 3-person breakfast bar, Keurig coffeemaker, full knife set, tea kettle, blender, Crockpot, cooking basics & spices
GENERAL: Free WiFi, brand new bed linens, complimentary towels, central air conditioning & heating, front-loading laundry machines, complimentary toiletries
FAQ: Pet fee (paid pre-trip)
PARKING: Driveway (2 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

ATTRACTIONS: Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park (5 miles), Fort Watauga (5 miles), Elizabethton Covered Bridge (3 miles), Carter Mansion (2 miles), Sabine Hill State Historic Site (7 miles), Tipton-Haynes Historic Site (12 miles), Bristol Dragway (16 miles), Storytelling Festival (20 miles)
WATAUGA RIVER (on-site): Fly fishing (rainbow & brown trout), rafting, kayaking, floating, canoeing
OTHER OUTDOOR ACTIVITY: Tweetsie Trail Trailhead (11 miles), Jacob's Nature Park (10 miles), Watauga Lake - Designated as a Bill Dance Signature Lake (33 miles), Cherokee National Forest (27 miles), Appalachian Trail (70 miles)
DAY TRIPS: Sugar Mountain, NC (38 miles), Beech Mountain, NC (39 miles), Blowing Rock, NC (53 miles), Asheville, NC (71 miles), Pigeon Forge, TN (113 miles)
AIRPORTS: Elizabethton Municipal Airport (0.8 miles), Tri-Cities Airport (25 miles), Charlotte Douglas International Airport (139 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $100 fee (+ fees & taxes, 4 pets max)
- No events, parties or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 4 exterior security cameras, one on each corner of the house. They do not look into interior spaces

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

A maximum of 4 pets are allowed.

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 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 first aid kit

About the area

Elizabethton

Located in Elizabethton, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sycamore Shoals State Park and Watauga River, while The Bonnie Kate and Backyard Terror's Dinosaur Park are cultural highlights. Johnson City Family Skatecenter and Lakeshore Marina are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and hunting.

Elizabethton, TN

What's nearby

Watauga River - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail - 5 min drive - 5.5 km
Sycamore Shoals State Park - 10 min drive - 9.6 km
Bristol Motor Speedway - 25 min drive - 31.1 km
Watauga Lake - 26 min drive - 13.4 km

Getting around

Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

‪Mayflower Seafood Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
‪Amigo Mexican Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
‪Subway - ‬5 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
‪The Black Olive - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Renovated Home on Watauga River, By Boat Ramp pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Renovated Home on Watauga River, By Boat Ramp?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Renovated Home on Watauga River, By Boat Ramp?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Renovated Home on Watauga River, By Boat Ramp located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Watauga River and Tennessee College of Applied Technology Elizabethton - Main Campus. Brumit Island and Harmon Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

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9.8/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Wendy

13 May, 2025

Relaxing stay in a nicely updated ranch on the river

We travel quite often and prefer staying in vacation rentals over hotels. This trip was to celebrate our daughter’s graduation from ETSU. I cannot say enough good things about the house and the hospitable host. It is obvious she cares about her guests with all the thoughtful details and extras. It has been updated and the decor is a perfect mix of antiques and modern features. You won’t have to worry about bringing much of anything other than your clothes. You will find everything you possibly need for cooking in the well stocked kitchen. It has a standard coffee maker, Keurig, crockpot, and all the cookware and utensils you can think of. There are even standard condiments, sugar, salt and pepper, lots of spices, etc. Toiletries are also provided. The house was very clean and the beds were the most comfortable of anywhere we have stayed. But the best part is the outdoor space with the large covered patio and lots of comfortable seating. There also is a fire pit area and the pristine Watauga River for fishing. There is an extra fridge on the patio for drinks and watermelon. The thoughtful host even left us fresh strawberries and cake for a graduation dessert. She was very quick to respond and available if we needed anything. Located in a nice neighborhood but within 5-10 minutes of all conveniences and within 25 minutes of ETSU. My only regret is that we didn’t know about it the past 4 years our daughter was in college. If we are ever in the area again we will definitely be staying here again to enjoy the river and some downtime.

10/10 Excellent

Barb K.

5 May, 2025

Liked: Check-in

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz S.

15 Jan, 2025

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

Christmas Family visiting

Thank you so much for letting my family use your property over tech Christmas holidays. The house and location made it a perfect fit.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne Marie O.

23 Dec, 2024

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

Stoney Creek Christmas Visit

This property is so lovely. It is well equipped and so comfortable even at 20 degrees. We will definitely come back again. Merry Christmas!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

6 Dec, 2024

Family Weekend

We had a great stay for a long weekend visiting with family!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Courtney

14 Oct, 2024

Amazing

Myself & my family stayed here and we enjoyed every second of it! Beautiful house, beautiful views and a wonderful host. Anne allowed us to arrive a bit earlier than we anticipated, which helped us a lot. She was a great host and we would love to book this house again!

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Wilson

17 Sept, 2024

Great House For Fishing For A Couple Of Days

It is very convenient to fishing the Watauga River and Wilbur Lake. Also it's very close to restaurants in Elizabethton. Great house for 4 people. Manager is very nice and attentive.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott F.

26 Aug, 2024

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

Great Spot

Great place, great spot and even better host. Will definately stay here again. 5 stars.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

16 Aug, 2024

Beautiful home

Beautiful place to stay and make family memories. Nice home in a quiet setting.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol L.

10 Aug, 2024

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One of the best places I’ve ever stayed

Very relaxing.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Fatina Clark

18 Jun, 2024

Nice long weekend family getaway

We enjoyed our stay at Anna’s place. She was very nice and brought us snacks. The rooms were clean and comfortable. The kitchen is fully stocked and had everything we needed. The patio was very relaxing and the kids enjoyed the river. Would definitely stay there again!!

10/10 Excellent

John L.

23 Apr, 2024

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

Well supplied

The best supplied kitchen I've stayed in

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger D.

20 Apr, 2024

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Watauga House

Everything was in good shape, clean and close to rivers to fish. Great outdoor furniture for lounging after a day of fishing.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Emily

13 Apr, 2024

Great place to stay!

Beautiful house on the river! Great location close to town. Clean, spacious and Ann is great to work with. Highly recommend staying here!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

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8/10 Good

Janene

6 Jul, 2023

Beautiful, roomy property in a very convenient location

A beautiful property by the river. Lots of room for the family. Owners were nice and responded quickly when we had questions. Very conveniently located near town.

10/10 Excellent

Leslie F.

4 Jun, 2023

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Fantastic family property

Perfect home for our family (6 adults + 2 babies). Everything was very clean and comfortable. The hosts were very kind and left music playing and fresh fruit in the fridge. Really enjoyed the lovely backyard and porch area. We were in town for a family wedding and the location was very convenient for all the weekend activities.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marco N.

16 Oct, 2022

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Little Gem Tucked away

Beautiful estate, great location & great host. Can't wait to do it again next year.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

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10/10 Excellent

Jenn

9 Aug, 2022

Peaceful stay in Elizabethton

Wonderful stay at this property. The whole property was better than expected. Fully stocked kitchen, plush bedding, cozy towels and throw blankets. Peaceful location close to attractions and secluded enough to get away from it all. Perfect getaway and great hosts.

10/10 Excellent

David D.

8 Aug, 2022

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

Relaxing stay

The property was like it was advertised. It rained the first day while we were but the big covered area in the back made for a relaxing place to hang out.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

12 Jul, 2022

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Nice with a couple of quirks.

First of all, the property worked out really well for our group and we were overall very happy with our stay. The proximity to the Speedway is about as good as it gets and access to grocery stores & food is good as well. The first obstacle is the entry to the property, if you have a small or lowered vehicle I would highly suggest against attempting to get into the drive as it is quite narrow and steep with a quick transition. Second and probably the most inconvenient quirk of the property had to be the fact that the main shared bath has a full sized tub, but NO SHOWERHEAD! If you have a decent sized group then this is obviously a fairly significant inconvenience. My only other gripe with the property was their wifi cameras. I fully understand and support the property owners right to have perimeter cameras around the home, but having a camera on the back patio is an invasion of privacy and something that I highly suggest moving or removing altogether. The house honestly was a pretty good value overall and with a few small tweaks could be really good.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Douglas S.

28 Jun, 2022

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

Elizabethton house

This house worked well for our group.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

David

21 Jun, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

An amazing stay . Stocked full of treats and a perfect location. More than than expected and would definitely stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carrie M.

31 May, 2022

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What a charming home.

This home was clean, well appointed, lots of little extras. Loved the fire pit and spending time on the back potio. Just a short drive to ETSU and pretty much any store or restaurant you may want. We had a great stay.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clare K.

27 May, 2022

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Perfect property for staying with extended family

The house is lovely, and clearly well looked after. The layout of bedrooms and bathrooms was perfect: the grandparents had one side of the house, and our family of five had a great set-up on the other side. It was fun to have the river right there, even visible from the kitchen window. The host had generously provided a wide range of snacks for our stay. This was a wonderful stay in every way.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

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10/10 Excellent

Anna

23 May, 2022

Beautiful Big Yard

We are a family of 6 and we had lots of room for all of us. We stayed for our middle son's High School Graduation Ceremony in Bristol. This was a great location for this. My youngest 2 kids loved the large yard to play in.