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Beautiful Waterfront Home on Watauga River

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A wooden deck with two Adirondack chairs facing a river, a flagpole with an American flag, and a cloudy sky.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a granite island, and pendant lighting.
A dining area with a wooden table set for six, surrounded by wooden chairs.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, leather sofas, a coffee table, and a ceiling fan.
A two-story house with a dark blue exterior, a front porch, and a chimney.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning

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Elizabethton, TN
  • Place, Watauga River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bristol Motor Speedway
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Place, Beech Mountain Resort
    ‪57 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional)
    ‪40 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Elizabethton

With a stay at this vacation home in Elizabethton, you'll be on the waterfront, just steps from Watauga River and a 5-minute drive from Tennessee College of Applied Technology Elizabethton - Main Campus. .This vacation home is 16.1 mi (25.9 km) from Bristol Motor Speedway and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Slough Island.
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What's nearby

  • Watauga River - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Watauga Lake - 18 min drive - 7.3 miles
  • East Tennessee State University - 23 min drive - 17.1 miles
  • Bristol Motor Speedway - 25 min drive - 22.0 miles
  • Beech Mountain Resort - 57 min drive - 43.8 miles

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Puerto Nuevo - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Papa John's Pizza - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mayflower Seafood Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beautiful Waterfront Home on Watauga River

Brand new to VRBO June 1st 2023. Gorgeous and completely remodeled waterfront home on the beautiful Watauga River. The house was completely remodeled in 2023 with all new windows, life proof flooring, granite countertops, appliances, new black metal roof, new interior and exterior paint, new composite front door, new lights and fans, landscaping, etc. This is a $500K immaculate home right on the river. You might stay somewhere cheaper but you will not stay anywhere nicer in this area. Please look at our cabin VRBO #2196043 if you need something smaller yet just as beautiful, its really made for 2 people but will sleep 4 if needed.

The house includes a brand new 12' x 12' Trex river dock with stainless steel cables for railing, so as not to diminish the river views. There is also a brand new private boat ramp for those coming in to fish or kayak. Excellent place for a large group or a small group and all the comforts of home. The river deck and mountain deck will be furnished with furniture (not pictured yet), and a grill on the mountain deck. You can fish nearly 300 feet of the river along the property bank. In the summer months you will see lots of rafters, kayaks, and drift boats going by. The house is located on the main road to Wilbur Dam, and is 3 miles downstream from the dam, and not in a floodplain. The back yard has a large chainlink fence for your pets containment and safety, with direct access from the french doors off of the mountain deck.

From the front of the house all you see is the beautiful river flowing by, from the sides of the house and back all you see is the beautiful Holston Mountain Range. The house has brand new appliances, furniture, mattresses, etc. Incredible entertainment package with Direct TV and a 75" Ultra 4K Samsung in the den and a 65" Samsung Ultra 4k in the primary bedroom. Bose wave radio. Front load washer and dryer for long stays. The front porch will have rocking chairs. More pictures to come. Book now for your next getaway in a spectacular setting. Mountains and river in all directions, yet only 10 minutes to town.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. The bathroom has a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer.
This smoke-free vacation home features a stereo, hiking/biking trails nearby, and kayaking nearby. Recreational activities include rafting nearby and mountain biking nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 999 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,900 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

2 total (up to 999 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Beautiful Waterfront Home on Watauga River Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 88 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sam L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent view and great river access. Superb home. Will plan to stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Doreen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The river is breathtaking & the house has everything you need!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was clean and exactly as it was described. The fenced in yard for our dog was wonderful. Bring fishing poles and go see the dams.Actually met the owner of the home one afternoon, had good conversations about the area.My home is a two story, it was so nice to have everything on one level.Would go back again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Randall S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host and great house and great location. Highly recommended. Thank you Mike for making our stay great.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rob Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great vacation. Close to hiking, fishing, and rafting/tubing.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

tammi d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, very well equipped, great fishing and a safe area for my dog.Beds and furniture was very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Josh W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great! Had a fantastic time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Short stay

Great place to unwind and relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katherine E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super attractive, spacious, and well maintained.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christina A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful home and awesome owner! Really fit all of our needs perfectly!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jan N.

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

Great place

Not only was the house amazing, but communication with the owner was amazing as well. We would definitely stay again if we are ever around the Johnson City area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice property right on the river. Owner was very friendly and helpful. Property was well stocked with all the essentials. Beautiful views from both decks!
Great fishin!
River in front of property
Mountain view from back deck
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John L.

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

Relaxing

Great Stay, very relaxing.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mykel G.

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

Perfect stay

We loved our stay. The owner was very helpful and the house and location were fantastic. Definitely recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home! We were here for my daughter's wedding and it was the perfect location. Mike was a very nice and responsive host.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angela G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a getaway weekend that included a concert at Hard Rock Casino. This home was perfect to accommodate 4 adults and 2 dogs, it was an easy commute to the casino, and a grocery store a few minutes down the road. This home is well kept and very clean. We had a very peaceful and relaxing trip to include some fishing along the the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

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

Weekend Trip

We really enjoyed our stay at this home. It is nicely remodeled and has great river frontage. Hope we get to return soon for another trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim K.

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

Vacation stay

In town for memorial service. The property was comfortable, clean and relaxing! Very nice time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shelly M.

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

Our stay at the river house

Great house! Amazing view!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Greg W.

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

Awesome trip to TN

Wonderful experience
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Relaxing

This home is beautiful with breathtaking views of the mountains from the back deck. The host is very nice and easy to talk to. The check in and out was so easy I highly recommend.
From back porch
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jon M.

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

Relaxing river retreat

Awesome rental. Very clean. Wonderful front porch views of the river. Owner was incredible. Made sure to check in on us while we were there. Fully intend to stay again when we come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Teresa R.

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

Family Visit

This place is great! Very pretty and super comfortable. Mike is very nice and very communicative. We had really good time!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeff L.

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

Bristol Race & Trout Fishing

Wonderful house and location. The host was very accommodating and went above and beyond. One of the best stays we've had thru VRBO and we highly recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anne Marie O.

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

Stoney Creek Retreat

Pretty house with enough space for our entire family. Absolutely gorgeous views to enjoy from the front porch and the deck. We look forward to planning another visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

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