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Overlook Watauga Lake, log cabin- BOAT DOCK, HOT TUB & FIRE PIT

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Outdoor spa tub
Smart TV, fireplace, foosball, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Smart TV, fireplace, foosball, books

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61220 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

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Butler, TN
  • Place, Watauga Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Watauga River
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Watauga Lake Winery
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional)
    ‪76 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Butler

When you stay at this cabin in Butler, you'll be in the mountains, just steps from Watauga Lake and Watauga River. .This cabin is 17.7 mi (28.5 km) from Beech Mountain Resort and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Watauga Lake Winery.

What's nearby

  • Watauga Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Watauga River - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Watauga Lake Winery - 7 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Beech Mountain Resort - 32 min drive - 18.7 miles
  • Grandfather Mountain - 55 min drive - 39.0 miles

Getting around

  • Abingdon, VA (VJI-Virginia Highlands) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Butler Trading Post - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Elk Mills Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪doe creek beverage - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Chat's - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Maddy Moes Pizza - ‬28 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.

Overlook Watauga Lake, log cabin- BOAT DOCK, HOT TUB & FIRE PIT

Our cozy open floor plan with 2 bedroom, 2 bath log cabin with a loft offers room for the family or friends to spread out while enjoying the mountainous view overlooking Watauga Lake.

What's Included:

Comfort and Convenience for Vacation Cabin:
-Hot Tub
-Central Heating and Air
-Washer/Dryer - full size
-Gas Fireplace - perfect for the winter months
-Parking - Driveway holds 2 cars comfortably

Beds:
-Queen Beds - 1 in each of the bedrooms (1 bedroom has on suite bath) - new mattresses January 2024
-Futons - 2 located in the loft
-Sectional Couch - located in main living area
-Linens, towels, bedding provided

Entertainment in Cabin:
-Cable TV: Hulu connected to 48' LCD TV
-TV's located in both bedrooms - Hulu provided
-Games: Foosball Table and Board games located in loft

Kitchen:
-Full Kitchen: located on main floor, fully equipped including all standard appliances, dishwasher, microwave & coffee maker.
-Cooking Utensils: Standard pots/pans and utensils provided
-Dining Table - Seats 6 comfortable

Outdoor Features of Lake Cabin:
-Gas BBQ Grill on deck of cabin overlooking lake
-Decks - 2 on main floor


Communication at the Lake Cabin:
-Broadband Internet: DSL
-WiFi: Throughout cabin

***New boat dock has been installed ****


Rental Policies:
-Pet Friendly with paid PET FEE: one small well-behaved, housebroken dog without fleas or ticks are welcome; clean up after your pet outside; dog must be leashed when outside and crated if left unattended in the cabin - reach out if you are desiring to add an additional small dog. There is a non-refundable pet fee for one dog. No other pets are permitted.
-Kid Friendly: kids are welcome at the lake cabin, but must be accompanied by adults outside at all times due to heights and steepness
-Minimum Age Limit for Renters: 25 years old - no exceptions
-Fire Pit - please use at your own risk. Firewood is not provided. The Watauga Lake Mercantile sales wood - about 3 miles from the cabin. Call prior to your trip for availability.
-The fireplace gas has not been turned on since the weather has been unseasonable warm. -Smoking: Not allowed inside Lake Cabin (smoke outside & enjoy the scenic view)
-Parking lot camera - no indoor camera.
-Garage is not included in the rental and there is no access from the garage to the rental area. This is used for owner storage. -Early Arrivals: depending on turnover and other scheduled visits, we will do our best to accommodate - noon check-ins will result in a $75 fee due to expediting turnover services.
-Late check-outs: depending on turnover and other scheduled visits, we will do our best to accommodate - noon check-outs will result in a fee due to expediting turnover services.
-Please take rental insurance that is offered at the renters expense.

Watauga Lake Recreation:
This beautiful lake is located across the Western North Carolina state line in Eastern Tennessee. If you're looking for a peaceful getaway on the lake, we invite you to take a look at our recently built cabin. More than half of Watauga Lake's shoreline lies within the Cherokee National Forest and cannot be developed. Recreational uses include boating, fishing, water-skiing, and camping. There is no horsepower limit or speed limit for boats operating on the lake. Several fee-based public and private boat launch ramps provide access on the Hampton side of the reservoir.



Come unwind with us in the peaceful mountains knowing this cabin is conveniently located.
The cabin is located:
~100 yards from lake access
~3 miles from Villa Nove Vineyards (weddings and afternoon tastings)
~3 miles from Dry Hill General Store and Deli
~16 miles from RedTail Mountain Golf Resort
~17 miles from Beech Mountain Ski Resort
~23 miles from Appalachian State University - Boone, NC
~34 miles from Grandfather Mountain
~30 miles from Blowing Rock, NC
~42 miles/1 hour from Bristol Motor Speedway
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 stovetop. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a hot tub or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking allowed outside ONLY!

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Foosball table
  • Golfing 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,220 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Rules

No pets on beds/furniture! Pet accidents that are not properly addressed, will result in additional fees. Any pet must be crated if left unattended
We all love music -please respect your neighbors - sound carriers through the woods.
Three automobile maximum with the potential to park a boat trailer. Contact us to discuss.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Required Pet Fee per pet!

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed
If you need party space, let us know.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed outside ONLY!

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
Note from host: If you need party space, let us know.
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 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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Overlook Watauga Lake, log cabin- BOAT DOCK, HOT TUB & FIRE PIT Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 138 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 138 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 138 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 138 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 138 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!! Cozy place, with fireplace and hot tub. Would advise to stop by the grocery store before coming, unless you’re wanting to travel for food.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was very clean, nice and a wonderful stay. We enjoyed it very much and would come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anita R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second stay. I will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marshall E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place and very accommodating host
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Lori S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amenities were nice, cabin was clean. The microwave stopped working after the first use, and could not be fixed, so we weren’t able to use some of the food we brought. The hot tub stopped working after the first night, but it was fixed by the next day. All in all, a good trip for our family.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great weekend at Mathew’s Overlook!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was very beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kim R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cabin. Everything was very clean. Excellent mountain views. Enjoyed ourselves very much. Only down part was how remote the location is.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Definitely worth the stay. Have no complaints about our weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Clyde S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect. Beautiful view day and night. So many things to do as well that are close by. We liked that there are things there fir kids to do. We are definitely planning to do it again next year so we can bring our kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shane M.

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

Amazing Time at the lake

We absolutely loved our stay at Watauga Lake. This cabin was spectacular with the views and our family absolutely loved our time at the cabin. The owners and managers were top notch! We look forward to coming back next year abd renting this exact cabin (home) again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason McDowell

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic time! Beautiful property with a unique and wonderful location. Very clean, well stocked and good communication. Would definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sjmetz914

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family of five had an excellent time at Matthews overlook. The house was fresh and new looking inside. Everything was clean and well maintained. The host was great to work with. We would definitely stay here again if we headed back to Watauga lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Haleigh C.

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

Great place!

Great place to stay with a beautiful view of the lake!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

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

Perfection

Great location! The boat dock was fantastic! Super nice house! Great communication with property management! We will definitely be back!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason E.

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

Great Stay

Very nice cabin with great view of the lake and mountains. We had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LISSET F.

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

Great cabin

Very nice and clean, loved the place and location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jared S.

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

Great stay!

Amazing view and really clean. Perfect get away!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken L.

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

Great place to stay

Very easy to book, check in and out. 5 stars
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aykan E.

Great location, wonderful property.

Great place for a family getaway. Strongly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James C.

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

Short stay

The place was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy J.

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

Great place on lake

Property was well maintained and clean and owner was very responsive and helpful during our stay. Would stay here again
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Michelle T.

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

Great Get Away

Great get away for the family. My kids had a great time at the lake especially with other family there who were more familiar with the area .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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

Best stay ever!

The host was amazing, helpful and came to check to make sure we had all we need! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication about check in, facility and check out. Cabin was perfect for 5 adults. The only thing we noticed was a way to light the grill would be great. (Could not get the ignition switch to work)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025