
Holiday rentals with lake access in Johnson County
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Farm Stay Cabin: Hot Tub, Creek, Animals & Zipline
Private Farm Stay 🐐🐖🐎🐇🦆🐓 where kids explore, parents relax, and everyone reconnects — animals, creek, zipline, and hot tub included. Designed for families/couples who want space, adventure & something truly different. 🌄 Choose the EXPERIENCE ✔ Private Petting Zoo & Pickleball ✔ Hot Tub & Fire Pit ✔ Ziplines, Huge Slide & Axe Toss ✔ Stocked trout creek ✔ Bird Aviary, Ponds & Hiking ✔ Fishing, Tubing & Trampoline ✔ Family-friendly and/or Romantic stay Only 20-25 mins to downtown Boone!

Tiny Cabin at Cove Ridge Marina
Charm meets style in our lakeside Tiny Cabin. Stunning views of Watauga Lake and the marina from the comfort of our cozy, open-concept cabin. Custom queen bedroom, bunk beds, and sleeping loft comfortably sleep 6. Cook meals in the kitchen or picnic lakeside. After adventures on the water, gather around the electric fireplace or under the stars by the fire pit. With its rustic details and modern amenities, our Tiny Cabin is the perfect Mountain lake retreat. Book today and start making memories!

Tre L at Watauga Lake - Butler, TN
Upscale 2-bedroom Watauga Lake rental sleeps 7 people, offering a peaceful retreat on the lake. Pet friendly, this beautifully designed home features a full kitchen, spacious living area, deck, fast WiFi, and modern comforts. Minutes from lake access, marinas, and hiking, it’s ideal for families or groups seeking a refined mountain-lake getaway. Close to Mountain City, Boone, and Bristol, this property provides year-round access to boating, fishing, hiking, and fall foliage in East Tennessee.

Bristol SOHO Bungalow
South Holston Lake. Sparkling Clean very spacious one BR private home/private driveway. King bed. Tile shower and soaking tub. Large closet, washer/dryer. Full kitchen. Best sunsets and Holston Mtn Views! Located btwn Abingdon and Bristol. Close to Creeper Trail, Barter, Virginian Golf, BMS, Hard Rock Casino and more. Ideal for couples and singles. 1/2 mile to Painter Creek Marina for music and food or bring your kayak and enjoy our no-wake cove (boat ramp access with no parking). NONSMOKING

Watauga Lake Retreat: Dock, Views & Firepit
Lakefront cabin with private deep-water dock and sweeping mountain views on Watauga Lake. Loon Tunes cabin sits in a peaceful cove perfect for swimming, kayaking, and relaxing by the water. Enjoy coffee on the deck and evenings around the firepit as the sun sets behind the mountains. Inside, you’ll find a bright, comfortable space with fiber internet and a kitchen outfitted with quality cookware, serving pieces, and the basics needed to enjoy relaxed, home-cooked meals during your stay.

The Bird House: Lake, near ski resorts, private.
Private country home with Mtn view with neighborhood private boat launch located 1/2 mile from Watauga Lake. Canoes/Kayaks upon request. Motorboat rentals available thru local marina. Beech Ski resort:45 minutes; Sugar Mtn:45 minutes; Bristol Motor Speedway:55 minutes. The Bird House sleeps 5. Pets considered-please contact us to discuss. 30+ mins to many neighboring vacation villages like college town of Boone, Blowing Rock, Banner Elk, Grandfather Mtn, Mountain City and Johnson City.

Casa Lago Log Cabin on Lake Watauga Covered Dock
This modern, yet rustic log cabin is located on a calm and quiet cove on Lake Wataugua. There is a covered boat dock with space to keep your watercraft! Rental includes Wi-Fi, a Kayak, a Jon boat, a Canoe, and a Stand-up Paddle-board. We also include all paddles and an assortment of life jackets for a day of fun on the lake. There is a full size ping pong table in the garage with paddles and balls. Extra refrigerator located in garage! There is a grill out back with a fire pit.

Epic Views on Lake Watauga | 3BR | Hot Tub | Dock
At this scenic three-level mountain cabin, you’ll wake to panoramic views of Watauga Lake with a dock on the lake and end your day bubbling under the stars. With lofted sleeping quarters, gas fireplace, hot tub, gas fire pit and multiple decks, your group will discover there’s a favorite nook for every guest. A gorgeous and well-appointed launchpad for days on the lake and exploring the Smokey Mountains. Bring your boat to put on the dock or just enjoy hanging out and swimming.

Bear Cub Cabin - Lakefront - Exceptional Fishing
Bring the bass boat and your favorite bait for a serene time spent fishing on Watauga Lake. For the outdoor enthusiast try a local hike nearby on the Appalachian Trail. Bear Cub Cabin combines mountains and lakes to equal the perfect place to book your next vacation! Same day booking is possible. Calendar will not show open, message the owner to check availability. *Coming This Spring* - Tritoon Boat available for rent during your stay. Message owner for more details.

Majestic Peak - Amazing Views and Lake Access
Beautiful mountain vistas with stunning sunsets. Two large wrap-around decks to enjoy morning coffee and evening sunsets. A scenic path is just steps from the front door and leads to Watauga Lake, with deeded lake access. Public boat launch is one mile from the cabin. Two spacious bedrooms with walk-in closets. A multi-purpose room serves as a third bedroom or game-room. Fully equipped kitchen with everything necessary for meal preparation.

Secluded, LakeFRONT, Views, Cozy - Canoe / Kayaks
On the lake, private dock and cozy cabin. 2.8 acres on a secluded cove. 400ft of PRIVATE LAKEFRONT with year round water access and new dock. Gorgeous views of lake and mountains. Walk down the steps and jump in the 3rd cleanest lake in the country! Paddle our 17ft Canoe or 2 kayaks, view bald eagles or explore 105 miles of national forest. Then relax by the outdoor firepit to end your day with views of the sunset.

Paradise Peak - Tranquility and majestic splendor!
Cozy cabin! Magnificent views from all rooms! Experience the magic of the mountains! Two spacious bedrooms with walk-in closets, each with its own bathroom provides plenty of privacy for guests. (Split bedroom plan) Both bedrooms have a French door leading to the deck, delighting your visual senses with the serenity and majesty of the mountains. The living room has a French door leading to the deck as well.
Popular amenities for Johnson County lake access rentals
Lake access house rentals

Compass Rose: Orient yourself! 3BR on the Lake

Watauga Lake Home with Private Dock - 3bedrooms

Panoramic Sunset!

Lake Daze

Skipping Stones-Hot Tub Firepit Dock NC Ski Resort

The Eagle's Nest w/Paddle Boards and Kayaks.

Nana's Lake front house w/ hot tub

Watauga Lake. Spacious, New, One-Level Farmhouse.
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Heron Hideout

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Sweet Water Estate -lakefront w/slip, Watauga Lake

Serenity Now at Watauga Lake
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- Beech Mountain Ski Resort
- Bristol Motor Speedway
- Grayson Highlands State Park
- Tweetsie Railroad
- Hawksnest Snow Tubing and Zipline
- Appalachian Ski Mtn
- Grandfather Mountain
- Hungry Mother State Park
- Land of Oz
- Stone Mountain State Park
- Grandfather Mountain State Park
- Lake James State Park
- Elk River Club
- Banner Elk Winery
- Moses H. Cone Memorial Park
- Linville Land Harbor
- Appalachian State University
- Sugar Ski & Country Club
- East Tennessee State University
- Sugar Mountain Resort, Inc
- Virginia Creeper Trail
- New River State Park
- Roan Mountain State Park
- Warriors Path State Park




