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Magnolia Cabin

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A cozy cabin interior with a kitchenette, a leather sofa, wooden floors, and a decorative wall piece.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, wooden beams, and a window providing natural light.
A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden door, a view of a balcony, and a lamp on the nightstand.
A small, single-story building with a covered porch and two windows.
A shower with a handheld attachment, a checkered tile design, and a wooden wall.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Johnson City, TN
  • Place, Watauga River
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, East Tennessee State University
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Winged Deer Park
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional)
    ‪33 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Johnson City

Located in Johnson City, this cabin is on a river, a 1-minute drive from Watauga River and 8 minutes from Sycamore Shoals State Park. .This cabin is 18.5 mi (29.8 km) from Bristol Motor Speedway and 4 mi (6.4 km) from Sycamore Shoals Hospital.

What's nearby

  • Watauga River - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • East Tennessee State University - 13 min drive - 7.3 miles
  • Freedom Hall Civic Center - 16 min drive - 8.2 miles
  • Winged Deer Park - 18 min drive - 9.2 miles
  • Bristol Motor Speedway - 31 min drive - 21.0 miles

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Mayflower Seafood Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Jersey Mike's Subs - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Magnolia Cabin

Magnolia Cabin is located at the headwaters of the trophy trout section on the beautiful Watauga River. Magnolia is a small 500 square feet private cabin equipped with modern appliances & granite counter tops. Relax on our back deck! A guest favorite…our back deck is the place to enjoy the great outdoors while watching the river go by. You might even see someone catching a fish! Featuring a sitting area and fire pit, this relaxed setting is the perfect place to unwind. This section of the Watauga River is a fisherman's paradise! You can walk off the large covered back porch down to a wadable river to fish, kayak, or watch wildlife. Located on a country road, you would think you are a long way from civilization, but travel four miles down the road and you can pick up anything you need. The cabin is fully equipped with linens and all household items. All you need to bring is personal items and food. We hope you will enjoy it as much we do! We look forward to meeting you!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cabin, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a microwave. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Quiet time-10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. You are still welcome to sit around and enjoy the fire and river. Just be courteous of other guests.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

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
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Magnolia Cabin Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 122 out of 136 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 136 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 136 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 136 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 136 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The Magnolia Cabin was the perfect place to stay while we enjoyed the races at Bristol. A beautiful location and a wonderful experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect place for a long weekend trip in East Tennessee. Magnolia Cabin is ideal for a couple and is dog friendly. The property is very peaceful and this cabin provides privacy from the main lodging area. Comfortable bed, well set up kitchen and the sound of the Wautaga River...a lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very enjoyable cozy place tight on the river. We will be back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have previously stayed in all the other cabins which are AWESOME, but now its just the two of us and we love the Magnolia. It is perfect for our needs.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bridget H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host, beautiful property!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tonja J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pet friendly! Didn’t need to bring anything but food! They had everything. Lots of privacy and beautiful views of the river and countryside. Had a wonderful every night. Can’t wait to go again. It was a fantastic get away.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a GREAT place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice accommodations for 2, it has everything you need in a very nice setting next to the river. It was quiet, comfortable, and well stocked with a woodsy feel. Will stay there again, I’m sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Becky N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very welcoming and clean. Had all amenities we needed. Will return. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything you could ask for….bery cozy, warm, and just wonderful all the way around
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This lovely cabin never disappoints! Looking forward to staying there in August.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

kaylee p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
looked just like the photos! photos do not do the view justice, it was beautiful!
view from deck, outside bedroom door
view from deck of the bridge
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

George S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and well equipped cabin on the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a cozy cabin by the water. Second time we have stayed in this cabin. The Christmas tree was such a great added touch. We have stayed at this property 3 times. I always look foreward to staying here. It’s so peaceful!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We have stayed in this cabin several times and it never disappoints. It is very clean and well stocked. Check-in was very easy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Awesome place to stay to get away from the city life
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melody H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was just perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carol G.

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

Just a quick visit

We love it here.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Isaac W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect private cabin on the river. Really nice porch, outdoor area and river access. The fishing was great. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bob L.

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

Four nights on the river

The cabin was clean and comfortable, and everything worked out perfectly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was beautiful, cabin had everything we needed and was very comfortable. Will rent again in spring. Minutes from Milligan University where our son is attending.
evening fire by the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tammy S.

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

Cute Cabin

This cabin was perfect for our little getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was the perfect getaway for us to stay at while we attended the BMS night race. We loved the location and how beautiful the scenery was along with how simple yet practical the cabin was. It was clean and very inviting. We will definitely be back at some point.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jake H.

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

Great Property!

This is a beautiful riverside property! This was our second time staying here. Clean and neat and has everything you need!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jasmine S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Favorite place to stay in Johnson City

Very relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024