
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!

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.

SOHO Bungalow Bristol
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

Adventure for all-family, friends and furry pups!
Bring the whole family — pups included* — to a warm cabin retreat, a perfect home base for outdoor adventure with access to a private dock on crystal-clear Watauga Lake overlooking the Appalachian Mountains. Enjoy hiking the AT, swimming, fishing, and boating by day, then unwind on the wraparound porch by the fire pit as the sun sets and you stargaze the night away. It’s the perfect getaway for you, your loved ones, and your pups as you relax, reconnect and make memories to last a lifetime.

Loon Tunes cabin: 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.

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.

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.

Eagles Peak-Dock Access, Boat Slip, Luxury Hot Tub
✨May Special: Pets Stay Free!✨ Book your 2026 vacation before June 1st, and bring your pet(s) for FREE! No coupon code needed - just book and save! Please note: •Valid for reservations booked between May 28th-May 31st. •Make your reservation first, then your host will add your pet(s) to the reservation manually after booking. •Maximum of two dogs per reservation. •All standard pet rules still apply.

Mountaintop Vistas of NC/TN/VA
Stay cool in your air-conditioned, first-floor Cottage Suite with stunning ridge views into TN & NC! Features include 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, fireplace, dining room, 3 private entries, and a patio with grill, fire pit & 3-person hot tub. Enjoy a 7-ft hot tub at the hangar too! Hike the TN/NC line or explore the gorge for swimming, climbing & adventure. A peaceful mountain escape awaits!
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

River Rock Retreat – Watauga Lake Views, Dock, Fir

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

Nana's Lake front house w/ hot tub

Sunshine Cabin @TN-BUC-TU
Other holiday rentals with lake access

Heron Hideout

Lake House Escape

Krew’s Quarters-Lakefront Sleeps4 on South Holston

Lakefront Cabin on Watauga Lake w/Private Dock

Red Rover @ Tn-Buc-Tu

Garretts Getaway: Private Dock, Watauga Lake front

Serenity Now at Watauga Lake

Watchtower Watauga Lake - Next door to Vineyard!
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- Bristol Motor Speedway
- Beech Mountain Ski Resort
- Grayson Highlands State Park
- Tweetsie Railroad
- Hawksnest Snow Tubing and Zipline
- Grandfather Mountain
- Hungry Mother State Park
- Lake James State Park
- Land of Oz
- Appalachian Ski Mtn
- Banner Elk Winery
- Grandfather Mountain State Park
- Stone Mountain State Park
- Linville Land Harbor
- Appalachian State University
- Sugar Mountain Resort, Inc
- East Tennessee State University
- Virginia Creeper Trail
- Moses H. Cone Memorial Park
- Grandfather Vineyard & Winery
- Sugar Ski & Country Club
- New River State Park
- Steele Creek Park
- Bristol Caverns




