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Watauga River Cottage in Johnson City, TN!

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A hot tub on a wooden deck with a view of a lake and trees.
A white wooden cabinet with shelves, a plant, and decorative items.
A cozy living room with a leather sofa, a Christmas tree, a stone fireplace, and a television.
A spacious room with wooden floors, a stone wall, a leather sofa, and a large window.
A bedroom with a large bed, wooden dresser, and a mirror.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

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Johnson City, TN
  • Place, Watauga River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Boone Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, East Tennessee State University
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional)
    ‪28 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Johnson City

With a stay at this cottage in Johnson City, you'll be on the waterfront, just steps from Watauga River and a 3-minute drive from Boone Lake. .This cottage is 11.9 mi (19.1 km) from Bristol Motor Speedway and 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Rocky Mount Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Watauga River - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Boone Lake - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Winged Deer Park - 8 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Freedom Hall Civic Center - 16 min drive - 8.9 miles
  • East Tennessee State University - 17 min drive - 10.1 miles

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Penny Man's Diner - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Lemon Lab - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pal's Sudden Service - ‬12 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.

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.

There is also a hot tub for your enjoyment! Must be at least 21 years old or accompanied by an adult.

Two hammocks by the river.

Some of the best fishing on the Watauga river awaits!

Photo shoots , parties , and events must be pre approved based on pricing and availability.

Waterfront property with river frontage to walk, fish, relax and enjoy!

Please let us know if there is anything you need during your stay. Please contact Bryan by Airbnb messenger, text or phone call. Thank you!

Downtown Johnson City -15min
Bike the Tweetsie Trail or Tannery Knobs - 12min
Go to Wing Deer Park - 5-7 min
Bristol Motor Speedway - 20 min
We love pets and especially puppies but do not allow puppies. We also are not allowed to have aggressive dog breeds on property. For example, not allowed to have Rottweiler, doberman, pit bull, German Shepard, etc. If you’re dog is questionable please ask us. There are kids around the property at different times and they can be easily intimidated. All dogs permissible must be kept on a leash.

It is our policy that only guests with reservations may be on the property. This rule is set in place for the safety of all our guests staying on our property at Watauga River. This rule also keeps our property private, peaceful, and intimate for our guests. Our policy requires any parties or events to be pre-approved.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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 11:00 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

Rules

We love pets and especially puppies but do not allow puppies. We also are not allowed to have aggressive dog breeds on property.

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

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Watauga River Cottage in Johnson City, TN! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexa G.

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

Lovely Property

Had a great stay. Awesome place right on the river. Great amenities.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tammie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our time relaxing by the river and on the porch surrounding the house. The hot tub was an amazing way to end our days.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

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

Great Location

Property was so adorable! The house is very spacious, well stocked and adorably decorated. The river was a wonderful way to unwind from a busy graduation weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Zach

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This cottage was amazing. We had the best time sitting around the fire pit by the river and kayaking up and down the river, also. The water was so clear, and it was a very nice place to stay. I highly recommend them, and we will definitely be planning to book there again when we are in the area. The stairs leading down to the river are very steep (as mentioned in the posting description), but other than that, it was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sam H.

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

River Cottage

Wow, what a fantastic place and location. We had everything we needed. Loved the hot tub and the kayaks. Bed was very comfy. Peaceful and relaxing stay. Near to our daughter college and have recommended the cottage to the families of other students. We will definitely be back again. Thanks to Bryan our host as nothing was to much trouble for our just.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Douglas R.

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

Scenic hideout minutes from North Johnson City

Beautifully remodeled house overlooking a gorgeous scenic bend in the Watauga River--feels remote but is only five minutes from the Bristol Highway in north JC. A rustic modern feel inside, a great bed, and outside, beautiful deck with hot tub providing gorgeous river views. Bryan is attentive but not intrusive and responds to questions instantly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Tammie D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the area and the host was helpful. We have stayed here twice but do to safety issue not being resolved we will not stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

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

Walk to fishing

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay this past week. The host made us feel very welcome, everything from his responsiveness to the treats that were left for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

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

Great stay right on the River

We really enjoyed our week at the River house. Bryan could not have been a better host, there was nothing he would not do. The house has been tastefully restored and the location right on the river is ideal. Bryan has great plans for the area do I am sure it only gets better for future stays.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved the deck and the view! Owners were especially accommodating.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Harry H.

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

A GREAT Christmas!!

We had an epic Christmas this year on the bank of the river! We appreciate everything Bryan did to make this holiday so memorable in this wonderful property. Cool mountain mornings, hot coffee, wildlife, hot tub! Really doesn’t get any better! Thanks for everything! Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

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

Great location--and super clean

If this place is available, grab it! My husband stayed here for a week, and it was everything we were looking for. The house has been recently remodeled and was very clean -- comfy beds, wifi and tv! Situated right next to the river with kayaks to use. Getting into town was only about 10 minutes, yet this location was remote and private! The only neighbors we saw were the cows mooing across the street, and the frogs that live in the little pond. Highly recommended!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Max C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

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