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Watauga Lake Butler Retreat w/ Private Dock!

Experience lakeside serenity as you watch sunsets from your covered porch. Unwind by the fire pit after exploring nearby attractions like Carter Mansion and Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park.

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Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
Lake
Interior
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

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 Lake Butler Retreat w/ Private Dock!

Embrace the lakeside lifestyle at this quiet Butler vacation rental! Highlighted by its direct water access and dock, this 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts to relax and explore the best area attractions. Wake up with coffee on the porch, fire up the grill for dinner with a view, and unwind by the fire pit after a day of adventure. With WiFi, a Smart TV, in-unit laundry, and a fully equipped kitchen, you can enjoy all the comforts of home at this Watauga Lake getaway.

-- THE PROPERTY --

Free WiFi | Gas Grill | Fire Pit | Nature Trail to Watauga Lake (200 Ft)

Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2 (Loft): Queen Bed | Living Room: Queen Sleeper Sofa

INDOOR LIVING: Smart TVs w/ cable, board games, family dining table, breakfast bar
OUTDOOR LIVING: Direct access to Watauga Lake w/ private boat dock, covered porch, outdoor dining area & bar
KITCHEN: Cooking basics, dishware/flatware, stainless steel appliances, dishwasher, stove/oven, microwave, blender, coffee maker, slow cooker, toaster, spices
GENERAL: Linens/towels, beach towels, washer/dryer, laundry detergent, iron/board, clothes hangers, complimentary toiletries, central air conditioning & heating, ceiling fans, hair dryer, landline phone, trash bags/paper towels
FAQ: Stairs required to access, steep path to access lake
PARKING: Driveway (3 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

WATAUGA LAKE (on-site): Cove Ridge Marina & Yacht Club (4.0 miles), Fish Springs Marina (7.3 miles), Watauga Point Recreational Area (8.9 miles), Lakeshore Marina (9.9 miles), Pioneer Landing Campground (13.3 miles), fly fishing (rainbow & brown trout), rafting, kayaking, floating, canoeing
AREA ATTRACTIONS: Carter Mansion (20.5 miles), Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park (23.0 miles), Fort Watauga (23.1 miles), Sabine Hill State Historic Site (26.1 miles), Backyard Terrors and Dinosaur Park (28.7 miles), Bristol Caverns (33.7 miles), Bristol Dragway (34.6 miles)
DAY TRIPS: Beech Mountain (29.1 miles), Sugar Mountain (31.7 miles), Blowing Rock (44.0 miles)
AIRPORT: Tri-Cities Airport (47.3 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The property requires stairs to access

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Canoeing nearby
  • Motor boating 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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,100 square feet

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  • Kitchen
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

475102

About the area

Map
Butler, Tennessee

What's nearby

  • Watauga Lake - 1 min walk
  • Watauga Lake Winery - 28 min drive
  • Bristol Motor Speedway - 50 min drive
  • Beech Mountain Resort - 54 min drive
  • Sugar Mountain Resort - 72 min drive

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rico's Pizza & Sub's - ‬47 min drive
  • ‪Captain's Table - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪JJ's Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Butler Trading Post - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Monsoon - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Watauga Lake Butler Retreat w/ Private Dock! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Watauga Lake Butler Retreat w/ Private Dock!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Watauga Lake Butler Retreat w/ Private Dock!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Watauga Lake Butler Retreat w/ Private Dock! located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is steps from Watauga Lake and within 9 mi (15 km) of Watauga River and Williams Island. Fish Springs Marina and Pond Mountain Wilderness are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Watauga Lake Butler Retreat w/ Private Dock! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Wendy N

Wonderful Stay at Lake Watauga!
We had a great time fishing, swimming, kayaking, and using the fire pit during this vacation.

10/10 Excellent

Cody S.

Beautiful and Peaceful
Just what we needed for a relaxing and peaceful weekend. Recommend visiting Mountain City Community Church if you’re there on a Sunday!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean M.

AWESOME
It is a GREAT place to stay and ENJOY Beautiful TN!!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

Bristol Race
This was our 2nd stay at this lake house and its Absolutely Beautiful and never disappoints we will book again for our next Bristol Race.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

5 star
House was great 😃 5 star Steve was a great host a lot of help hope to come back

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

Beautiful home
Beautiful home in a quiet and secluded part of the lake. Home was ideal for our needs… full kitchen and spacious bedrooms! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nadiya N.

A plus, super clean, very comfortable. Also very private.
The house is absolutely gorgeous, very clean. Everything in a working condition, comfortable beds. Located right on the huge lake, great for fishing. Very private and quiet.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

April S.

So relaxing!
This home was just what we needed! Super clean and comfortable. Very organized and well stocked kitchen. Comfy bed. View of the lake was beautiful! We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Great spot on the lake!
We relaxed on the dock, floated, rented a boat for a day. Sat in the porch, sat by fire, cooked/grilled, played games at night. It was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marissa W.

Great Stay at Watauga Lake
The house was amazing, super clean and cozy. The boat dock was perfect and we really enjoyed our entire stay. Steve was very communicative when we had questions. We wanted to stay longer, so we’ll be sure to book more nights next time. Thanks, Steve, for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

James S.

Beautiful and Cozy
This Home is absolutely Beautiful we felt right at home and Steve made sure everything was perfect even went out of his way to make place for a trailer we were pulling. We will definitely stay here again and we are gonna tell family and friends to book this home. ❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Judy

Peaceful!
We only stayed the weekend but this little place had everything we needed. It's a very clean and cozy! Be forewarned that's a drive is steep up to the place but my Camry had no problems. The walk down to the lake is also steep so if you're out of shape you may not want to go down there LOL. It's very quiet and we rested perfectly each night.

10/10 Excellent

Travis M.

Watauga Getaway
Great experience! The location is remote but the house is modern and has nice amenities. We had one minor issue with the door lock and the property manager was there within 15 minutes. The lake is beautiful as advertised! If you’re looking to get away and find some peace and quiet in a beautiful rural setting, this place will deliver.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Derek

Perfect!!!
This is an absolute must place to stay if visiting Lake Watuaga! Family of 6 stayed for three nights and there is not one negative about the house and property. Clean, beautiful view of the lake, comfy beds, nice dock, well equipped kitchen, great outside gas grill, perfect porch, and the list goes on and on. Nice surprise of a bundle of wood on the front porch for an evening of s’mores around the campfire. The description of the property on the listing describes everything to a T. Definitely will check to see if this is available on our next visit to Watauga!!!

10/10 Excellent

kristen o.

Perfect, Relaxing Getaway!
We brought our teenagers to enjoy a few days at the Lake…they left saying they had the best time ever!!! They loved the fire pit, dock and hanging out on the porch. My husband and I loved the cleanliness, well stocked kitchen and gorgeous view! It was so private, well maintained and beautiful! We couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay! Driveway was great to park a truck and boat trailer and extra cars! It was so well with stocked towels/supplies…and I loved the fact that it had a laundry room!!! Teens are hard to please….and mine were more than pleased with their experience!!! We’d definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy P.

Ultimate Relaxation
From the moment that we drove up til the minute we departed was nothing but the relaxation time we needed. This property was immaculate. We wanted for nothing! Started every morning with a cup of coffee on the porch swing overlooking beautiful Lake Watagua and ended every evening (weather permitting) cooking dinner on the campfire or gas grill. The kitchen was well appointed. The bed was extremely comfortable. The bathrooms were also well appointed. Like I said … we wanted for nothing and got much more than we expected! Our host was more than accommodating … very welcoming with goodies and a card and at the same time allowed us complete privacy during our complete stay. We hope to be back in the near future!!! Highly recommend this lovely property!!
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Anniversary
Totally relaxing & beautiful!! House was super clean with anything you could possibly need. Dock was really a lovely way to spend an afternoon fishing from. Would definitely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Van N.

Great Cabin
This cottage/cabin is awesome. Knotty pine is special. Everything needed is there and it simply feels great. We stayed nine days and each day your eyes go up to the ceiling as you “take in” the interior. I could walk up the knotty pine stairs a hundred times and enjoy looking at it. Great view of the lake. We liked everything.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Christine S.

Beautiful, relaxing and clean home
Perfect size for us. My husband and adult son were there visiting family in the area. House was very well stocked and clean. Private dock is a good size. Fishing could have been better, wish we had had a boat. We saw fish jumping in deeper water. Lots of steps up to the house so you will get your exercise! Owner provided us with firewood for the fire pit (Thank you!!). House / beds very comfortable. I would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Yvonne J.

Girl Trip
The only issue was the long and steep walk to the dock. Otherwise our stay was wonderful and everything we needed was readily available.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas G.

Great place!
The house was perfect for my family of three. We enjoyed the fire pit and the dock.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lawton C.

The Most Wonderful Stay Ever
This was absolutely my “dream house”! Always wanted a mountain house on a lake! This was the most beautiful place we’ve ever stayed at! Would love to come again sometime.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stanislav O.

Great place
Comfortable and cozy lake house in a quiet area. We had a great time on the lake and will definitely come back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy p.

Vacation
Was so relaxing. Nice place. Definitely a hard hike from water to house, Great exercise. Pictures don’t show how far from stairs to house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

kyle r.

Awesome place for relaxing and fun
Beautiful, comfortable and clean, the dock at the lake was so nice for fishing, swimming, relaxing. Great deck on the cabin to hang out..Just beautiful. Quiet and private but close enough to get out to area attractions.. highly recommend this place
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024