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Watauga Riverbend Retreat

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Visit our website for more details at http://wataugariverbend.com
Exterior
Lake
Exterior
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 14641.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Johnson City, TN
  • Place, Sycamore Shoals State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, East Tennessee State University
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Freedom Hall Civic Center
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Common area 1

1 Queen Bed

Master Suite

1 King Bed

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Watauga Riverbend Retreat

Watauga River views and frontage. Beautiful 5 bedroom, 5 1/2 bath home on one of the most sought-after trophy trout fishing destinations in the southeast. Beautiful hardwood floors, 4 fireplaces, covered decks and patios for entertaining, or just relaxing. Use of kitchen and private entrance. Access to fire pit, hot tub, pool table and home theater. Close to I-26 for dining and shopping. Kennels available. Private float trips available upon request for $35 per person. bird hunting trips with access to a private reserve The Tweetsie Trail (9.5 mile bike/walking trail) is less than 1/4 mile away. and a golf course 1/2 mile from the house. Allows catered events. Owner lives in separate wing of the house. Please scroll through our pictures to see all the amenities.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
We are on the river so must supervise
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
There will be an extra charge for events
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Extra pet deposit non refundable
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
For Weddings and event There will be additional fees. Must use our event planner! period!

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 75
Note from host: There will be an extra charge for events
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 deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Johnson City

Located in Johnson City, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The Bonnie Kate and Tipton-Haynes Historic Site are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Carter Mansion and Jonesborough Historic District. Travelling with kids? Consider Johnson City Family Skatecenter, or check out an event or a game at Northeast Community Credit Union Ballpark. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Johnson City, TN

What's nearby

  • Sycamore Shoals State Park - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Milligan College - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • East Tennessee State University - 10 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Freedom Hall Civic Center - 11 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Johnson City Medical Center - 13 min drive - 14.2 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Jersey Mike's Subs - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Papa John's Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Watauga Riverbend Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Watauga Riverbend Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Watauga Riverbend Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Watauga Riverbend Retreat located?

This family-friendly Johnson City holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Watauga River and Sycamore Shoals State Park. Elk Crossing and Sycamore Shoals Hospital are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Myron C.

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

Great atmosphere, Love surroundings, and conveniences

The place is made for relaxation and fantastic amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah F.

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

Excellent!!!!

Excellent!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew K.

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

Was a wonderful place - really enjoyed the property and accommodations!

This property is exceptional and anyone who enjoys fishing couldn’t find better setting. Loved it and can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

JOSEPHINE J.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

Great location close to highway

Great space, beautiful setting. A little disappointed advertised hot tub not running, owner did fix it during our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jannice S.

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

Gorgeous location

Perfect for our large family. Finally enough bedrooms. 😊 We enjoyed the river, hot tub, theater, and games. Thank you, Vince for the use of your fishing poles. We want to come back and tube the river. The porches were very relaxing and the perfect place to connect with friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jalisa R.

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

Great family vacation!

This house was just fabulous for our family to get together and have an excellent family vacation! Vince was always available for questions, helpful and eager to do all he could to make our stay memorable! The house was perfect for our extended family with 5 king beds, 5+ baths, lots of outdoor space, plenty to do. Fishing, floating and just lots of fun! Make the reservation!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

connie m.

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

Gorgeous Views Daily

Got in late and was able to just settle right in. Space was perfect for my husband and myself and our grown children with their children. I e had our thanksgiving and did our Christmas Photos’s .. will definitely go back
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sue P.

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

Great house

This house was amazing. Lots of space for the 9 people in my family. Plenty of room for everyone, 5 bedrooms each having it's own bath. Huge plus! Loved the house. Owner was helpful when we had an issue with something, he got right on it and took care of it immediately. The location on the river is beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vivian K.

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

Spectacular River View

Wataugua River was spectacular feature. We enjoyed fishing, wading in the shallows and just the view from large back porch. The house was large and accommodated our big group extremely well. Kitchen was easy to use to make meals for everyone. it was especially great that all bedrooms had an en suite bathroom. Beds were very comfortable & king-size. Location had easy access to stores or anything needed in Elizabethton. Owner & host were very friendly & accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Dena H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Beautiful home on the River

We rented the home for an 80th birthday party with family. This place is truly a venue.The river view and easy access to the river were a huge hit with everyone. The deck was well maintained with plenty of nice seating. We didn't use the hottub but Vince had it ready to use if we needed it. All the bedrooms were huge with private baths. There was enough room for everyone to spread out. The kitchen was well maintained and stocked. I was not able to get in touch with Vince through the VRBO messaging or on the phone # I was given. I had to call VRBO to have him contact me. The day before we left we still had not received check-in instructions. The communication prior to the visit was a little frustrating. However, Vince was extremely accomadating, showing us the home features and calling to ensure everything was going well. Absolutely the nicest guy.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
had our dog with us! very welcoming
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra E.

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

Wonderful!!!

Everything was great and we felt very welcomed and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eli W.

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

November fishing trip with friends

Been hosting trips to the area for over a decade fly fishing on the Watuaga and SoHo. Our scheduled trip was in jeopardy due to the destruction from Helene and our normal lodging was heavily damaged by the flooding and closed for repair. It is a large group(10) men that enjoy the outdoors, fishing, cooking together, and a good time. This was the only place that we felt would accommodate all of us. And it did!!! It was loaded with amenities and really enjoyable. Vance is attentive and keeps up communication. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

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

Perfect place

ved our stay. It was the perfect place to host our family Christmas Party. Beautiful clean house with a beautiful view. And Vince was a very attentive host. I highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christy C.

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

Family Joy and Delight

My husband, adult children, their spouses and our three grandgirls (10, 7, and 2) had a delightful time at this spacious, will outfitted river retreat. So very nice for everyone to have their own space and great spaces indoors and out to gather, hangout, enjoy the nature right outside. Our host responded within minutes to every request.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy E., Lisbon, Ohio

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

Awesome Family time

Awesome house,location,host.One of the best places we have ever stayed!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn N.

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

Great Place!!

We absolutely loved this place!! Vince, the host was extremely helpful! The place was amazing, very big and decorated very nice! The beds were extremely comfortable. The property is beautiful and it was so nice to sit out on the deck and look at the beautiful water view. Great place for a big family with lots of room to spread out. We will definitely go back! You definitely will not be disappointed!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nina P.

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

Would recommend to my family and friends

Really enjoyed my stay at the Riverbend Retreat. Vince was so thoughtful and ensured that we had everything we needed. The house was more than accommodating to a group of 15 for a special event. We really enjoyed the amenities and the view over the river. The house is well taken care of and loved by the owner and feels like home. I would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B., Virginia, USA

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

Outstanding!

Six anglers in town to slay some trout. We had an amazing time. After two full days of floating with professional guides, I caught the best trout of the trip off the back of this house. A 22" brown! Please catch and release so others may enjoy! The house is spectacular. So much more than we would ever need. Very well appointed in every room. Very thoughtful regarding amenities. Quality stuff. The owner, Vince, checked on us in person and is a total gentlemen and enjoyable guy. We will absolutely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

James S.

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

Great Time

Vince was a good host. House and location was perfect for our motorcycles.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frank M.

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

Beautiful River Retreat

Gorgeous home with plenty of room for the whole family. Beds were comfortable and so dreamy to have all king beds. The landscape with the river right there is beautiful. Wouldn’t hesitate to stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pat B.

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

A beautiful place on the river

Lots of room and great view Our second time there and will go back
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

TERRI A.

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

Slice of heaven

The host Vince met us at the property and showed us all the amenities- and there are a lot! He was available for questions at anytime! Property was amazing, would highly recommend for graduations, weddings, girls weekends etc. Truly my best pick on VRBO.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kyleigh B.

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

Amazing home!

Our group absolutely loved this home! The river view from the back deck is stunning. We enjoyed fishing, walking in the river, soaking in the hot tub, playing pool, cooking on the grill and in the kitchen. It's a great home for a family trip, plenty of space and comfortable beds! The kids loved the theater room, the fun "party" lights in the dining room area, and the shuffle board table. Definitely would love to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Francie & Michael M.

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

Absolutely Amazing Vacation!

We had an amazing time at our family get together. There were 10 of us (7 adults; 3 kids), and we had MORE than enough room. First off, the owner of the property Vince Davis, is the absolute best host ever. We read this in prior reviews, and each and every review, was spot on. He was more than accommodating to anything we needed, or questions we had. When we first arrived, he gave us a tour of the home. This house is so large, you really need one b/c the rooms just keep flowing into one another. The house is wired for music via Alexa and each room has a volume control. Vince patiently showed us where the switches were for Alexa/remotes/ceiling fans/AC, etc., which was super helpful. The house itself is just exquisite. Every room is larger than the next! All bedrooms are suites w/adjoining bathrooms, so no one argued over who got which room. Beds were super comfortable too. There is a full size laundry room; theatre room, pool table, two large balconies (one with a jacuzzi/hot tub); large screen TVs in every room, including the balcony, huge dining room, a beautiful kitchen, which is stocked full of everything - TONS of dishes, pots/pans, griddle, toaster, coffee maker, blender, tons of cookware/dishes, large coolers for drinks; and a fire pit out back, which we used on one of the cool nights - you name it, the house has it. The house is right on the river and in addition to the beautiful scenery, we were able to hang out on rafts all day, while others fished. In addition to the house being equipped with rafts and fishing poles, Vince even has a machine to blow up the rafts! He really thought of everything. Also, many places to eat right up the road - lots of fast food places, in addition to an Applebee's and a really good Italian Restaurant, the Black Olive. There is also a Dollar General, Super Wal-Mart, Publix and Food City. My birthday was 6/24, so my husband was able to order a birthday cake from Publix, which is our go to grocery in Florida. Everyone had an amazing time. If your looking for a fun getaway - this is the place. It's secluded, yet close to everything, if that makes sense. Aside from your toiletries, you really don't need to pack much. Vince, thank you so much for allowing us to share your beautiful property, which allowed us to create really fun memories with our family. We are already trying to put another trip together for us to all come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Vince Davis

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What makes this property unique

This home sits along the river and has amazing view during all seasons very relaxing and peaceful and being able to view the river from all the outside decks and from inside the home with the large windows that wrap around the entire house.

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