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Boone Dockers- 3bed/2bath lake house. Views!
Lakefront home on Boone Lake! Enjoy the view from the private, amazing covered back deck that stretches the entire length of the home. Swim and relax from your own private dock. Home is on a main channel of the lake and has water views all year long (TVA begins lowering lake in Sept). Close to Johnson City, 20 minutes Bristol Speedway, 40 minutes to Roan Mountain and the AT! It is 1 and 1/2 hours to the Smokies for a day trip or to Asheville NC. DOG friendly upon approval/ pet fee MUST be paid

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!

Cozy Cottage w/a Pond Nestled in the Mountains
Beautiful, panoramic view of the mountains all year round! Gram's Place allows for a serene sanctuary after a day of adventure! Meticulously cared for, Gram’s green thumb offers very unique landscaping! No need to leave the property to enjoy fishing, picnic spots or a campfire! Located between Roan Mtn State Park and skiing on Beech and Sugar Mtn. Bristol Motor Speedway, Grandfather Mtn, Elk River and Linville Falls, Watauga Lake, Mtn Glen Golf Course, and the Appalachian Trail are all nearby!

REELaxed on Watauga River, Fishing, Family Fun!
Welcome to REELaxed on Watauga River 🎣 Walk straight out your back door and fish anytime—no driving, no crowds. With over 1200 feet of private river frontage, nestled in the city of Elizabethton, this is one of the most unique locations. Recently renovated and designed for comfort, our home gives you the perfect mix of relaxation and adventure. Whether you’re casting a line, enjoying the fire pit, or just taking in the river views, you’ll feel completely REELaxed from the moment you arrive.

Our mountain sanctuary
Come relax and play in the great outdoors. Our area is abundant with lakes, rivers, waterfalls and hiking (the Appalachian trail is just a mile away). Our rustic cabin is built from 1875 hand hewn logs and is located on Spivey Creek in Unicoi County Tennessee. The towns of Erwin TN and Burnsville NC are just down the mountain for shopping convenience. For the arts, entertainment and airport convenience Asheville NC and Johnson City TN are less than an hour away. Come stay in our lovely cabin.

The Trout House
Spacious, river-front home right on Watauga River! Large private pier right on the water with space to fish or put in your own kayak. Open kitchen/living room floor plan. Comfortably sleeps 8 with 2 bedrooms with queen beds, a couch- bed in the living room, and twin bunk beds in the bonus room. 65-in Roku TV in main living space with 2 additional smart TVs in bedrooms. Free parking in front of and behind the house. Perfect for a family vacation, guys' fishing weekend, or romantic getaway!

Bristol, TN on South Holston River. Dog Friendly!
A secluded, pet-friendly chalet on the South Holston River, close to local amenities and just 12 miles from Bristol Motor Speedway and 9 miles to downtown Bristol. With over 700 feet of river frontage, it’s a great spot for fishing and water fun, plus it's near South Holston Lake. Enjoy the Birthplace of Country Music, NASCAR, and Rhythm and Roots Reunion, with easy day trips to the Blue Ridge Parkway, Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Asheville. The chalet is a paradise for nature lovers!!!

Romantic Creekside Cabin Retreat- No Cleaning Fee!
Unplug at this private creekside log cabin in the NC mountains—ideal for couples or small families seeking a quiet getaway. Wake to the creek, enjoy coffee on the deck, and unwind by the fireplace or fire pit. Inside: vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, and a bright, updated space with rustic charm and modern comfort. ✔ Fast WiFi ✔ Full kitchen ✔ Pet-friendly ✔ No cleaning fee Private, yet minutes to Banner Elk, wineries, skiing, and hiking. Perfect for exploring—or simply relaxing.

Watauga River Cottage in Johnson City, TN
Make some memories at this unique and family-friendly water front river cottage (Approximately 1,700sf)! Bring your fishing pole and relax! We have Kayaks and life jackets available upon request at no charge (life jackets required!). Enjoy some time on the hammocks by the river or step into the hot tub on the deck over looking the river. Please note we do have a video camera overlooking the driveway as well as overlooking the stairway and river bank below the river cottage.

Remote mountain cabin near Elk River Falls
Enjoy our cozy cabin with hiking, fishing, and relaxing in rural North Carolina. The Appalachian Trail just 2 miles away. Elk River Falls is an easy hike. A full kitchen invites you to cook. Roast s'mores on the fire pit. Dine on the porch or enjoy the patter of rain on the roof, or snow in the winter. Play movies on the blue ray/DVD. Free electric vehicle charging. Cabin is four miles from Elk Park (pop. 800), a truly remote getaway. Privacy and intimacy guaranteed!

Glass Treehouse: waterfalls, boulders, hot tub
Most Wish-listed Airbnb in the US • Summer 2022 Looking for a modern luxe romantic getaway for two? A peaceful mountain retreat to reconnect with nature and each other? Slow down and relax at the Glass Treehouse. Enjoy a waterfall-laced woodland escape with giant boulders. Minutes from dining, wine tasting, breweries, shopping, art galleries, hiking, skiing, rafting and more. Centrally located between Boone, Blowing Rock, Banner Elk, Grandfather Mt, Sugar Mt.

Romantic AFrame Cabin •Firepit • Near Boone Hiking
Escape to the Boulder Garden A-Frame — a cozy, light-filled mountain chalet designed for peace, renewal, and connection. With 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, a full kitchen, gas fireplace, and serene outdoor space (pond, hammock, firepit), it’s ideal for couples or small families. Just minutes from Boone, Banner Elk, Grandfather Mountain, and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Hike, ski, explore, or simply unwind — your perfect High Country getaway starts here.
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River’s Edge “A”

Comfortable Condo on the Lake

When Pigs Fly Farm

Lakefront 2BR apt, No Chores, J1772 EVchrg, kayaks

Krew’s Quarters-Lakefront Sleeps4 on South Holston

Apartment Directly ON The Virginia Creeper Trail

River’s Edge “B”

Lakefront apt, No Chores, J1772 EV charger, kayaks
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Cute & Cozy on the Lake

Angel's River HideAway Riverview W/Easy Access

Charming Lakeside Cottage

Riverfront Hot Tub in Damascus

Riversong Retreat on the Virginia Creeper Trail

Sybarite - Beautiful Watauga Lakefront

Granny's House

Charmer on Creeper & Creek! Walk downtown
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Chapel Cove Lake Condo

SWEET LIFE at Sugar: water view & walkable!

Creekside 2min to slopes..quiet & private location

Watauga Lake Hideaway #1

Luxury 4 Ensuites - close to Bike/Ski/Golf/Coaster

"Harmony" WALK to Resort ~ BEST area verified!

Banner Elk 2BR Villa (Sleeps 6) on Resort

Lakefront Sunrise Deck w/ Boat Slip, Washer/Dryer
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- Bristol Motor Speedway
- Grayson Highlands State Park
- Tweetsie Railroad
- Pisgah National Forest
- Hawksnest Snow Tubing and Zipline
- Beech Mountain Ski Resort
- Grandfather Mountain
- Lake James State Park
- Land of Oz
- Linville Land Harbor
- Wolf Laurel Country Club
- Banner Elk Winery
- Grandfather Mountain State Park
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