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Cozy mountain adventure for all-family, friends and furry pups!

Lakefront cabin with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
Property grounds
The porch view of Iron Mountain where the Appalachian Trail runs along the top.
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10213.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Butler, TN
  • Place, Watauga Lake
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Fish Springs Marina
  • Place, Watauga Lake Winery
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional)
    ‪69 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2 - 2nd floor

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 - 2nd Floor

1 Queen Bed

Loft on 3rd Floor

2 Queen Beds and 2 Double Beds

Master Bedroom - Main Floor

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

2nd Floor Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Cozy mountain adventure for all-family, friends and furry pups!

Bring the whole family — pups included* — to a warm and cozy cabin retreat, a perfect home base for outdoor adventure with access to a private dock on crystal-clear Watauga Lake overlooking the Appalachian Mountains. Enjoy hiking the AT, swimming, fishing, and boating by day, then unwind on the wraparound porch by the fire pit as the sun sets and you stargaze the night away. It’s the perfect getaway for you, your loved ones, and your pups as you relax, reconnect and make memories to last a lifetime.

Our cabin boasts a 26’ wall of windows to enjoy the stunning long range mountain views and the sunset from all three floors. With spectacular views from the wrap around porch, this cabin home has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and a large 3rd floor loft. You'll also have access to our private dock for access to Watauga Lake.

The private dock** is located .2 miles downhill from the cabin on beautiful Watauga Lake. Swim, fish, or tie your boat off at the dock. Sit and relax on the benches while enjoying the lake.

First Floor: The open concept main floor has a family room with tv and gas fireplace, dining table that can accommodate 8, and an upscale kitchen with a farmhouse sink, gas stove/oven, refrigerator, microwave/convection oven, wine chiller and a large island with seating for 4. It is well stocked with all of the necessary cookware, appliances and accessories needed to make your meals. The master ensuite is located on the main floor, perfect for anyone who has trouble navigating stairs. It has a king bed with drawer storage underneath, a desk and a tv. In the bathroom there is a dual vanity, a separate toilet room, a walk in shower with dual shower heads, and a full size front load washer and dryer.

2nd Floor: The 2 secondary bedrooms are located on the second floor with a hall bathroom that has a shower/tub combo. Each bedroom has a queen bed, dresser and a desk.

3rd Floor: The third floor loft is a large hang out space with a tv, reclining sofa and chair, games, foosball, plus 2 queen daybeds with full size trundle beds.

On the wrap around porch you will find a gas fire pit with rocking chairs perfect for making s’mores, 2 hanging chairs to relax and enjoy the mountain air while you cook your favorite dinner on the gas grill and eat at the outdoor table.

Enjoy the serene setting provided by the nearby mountains and lake, while benefiting from a convenient location just 10 miles from Mountain City and Elizabethton, and 30 miles from Boone, NC or Johnson City, TN for easy access to nearby amenities.


*We welcome dogs** (pet fee required) to join your family and enjoy the beauty of the area. Due to owner allergies, only allow dogs on the property.

**The walk from the dock back to the cabin is a strenuous .2 mile walk back uphill. Cove water levels vary in the fall and winter due to the TVA lake draw down which may impact access to the dock by boat.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Non refundable pet fee of $150 per stay.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Take out the rubbish
Lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
The minimum age requirement for persons making reservation is 25. Please provide copy of ID as proof of age.

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
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
Property Registration Number 0039159

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Butler

Located in Butler, this cabin is in a rural area and on a lake. Fish Springs Marina and Lakeshore Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Watauga Lake and Watauga River. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Butler, TN

What's nearby

  • Watauga Lake - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Watauga Lake Winery - 30 min drive - 25.8 km
  • East Tennessee State University - 46 min drive - 49.6 km
  • Bristol Motor Speedway - 53 min drive - 61.4 km
  • Beech Mountain Resort - 61 min drive - 50.4 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rico's Pizza & Sub's - ‬46 min drive
  • ‪Creekside Grill - ‬42 min drive
  • ‪Big Red Produce - ‬41 min drive
  • ‪Butler Trading Post - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪The Captains Table - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy mountain adventure for all-family, friends and furry pups! pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Cozy mountain adventure for all-family, friends and furry pups!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy mountain adventure for all-family, friends and furry pups!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy mountain adventure for all-family, friends and furry pups! located?

This family-friendly Butler cabin is located on a lake, within 3 mi (5 km) of Watauga Lake and Watauga River. Fish Springs Marina and Lakeshore Marina are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tanya B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect get away for the family!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the house and location. It had everything that three couples lived 50 could need.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia B.

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

Beautiful Cabin!

Our stay was absolutely amazing! Chris and Laura were wonderful host and have such a beautiful cabin. We can’t wait to be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim H.

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

Short three day stay

What a beautiful place we really enjoyed staying in the mountains
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ebony H., summerfield,usa

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

Great cabin

This was a great stay everything was so nice the experience on being their was great we all loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

JOHN S.

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

Watauga mountain retreat.

The property was magnificent, the house is perfect!!! We had everything we could need couldn’t ask for anything better.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tonya H.

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

Perfect Location....They Thought of Everything +

This was such a lovely home and the owners really thought of every item that may be needed for a fantastic long weekend. Absolutely perfect view and gorgeous location!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Edmund O.

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

Summer Respote

Lovely home with up-to-date amenities. The owners were very organized and gave great tips and instructions and were reachable with questions. We loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky B.

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

Tranquility

Beautiful home in the mountains ~ my family including our furry friends enjoyed our stay. Getting to the dock was definitely a great opportunity for exercise 😊~ I would love to come back in the fall the colors must be breathtaking! Overall a great experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea H.

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

Amazing!

This property is amazing! It has amazing views and everything you need for your stay. The property owners were quick to respond and pleasant! We will definitely come back and visit! Thanks for sharing your cabin with us ❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

carrie s.

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

Clean and cozy cabin

The kitchen had everything we needed. The shower heads were amazing and there were plenty of towels. The beds were cozy and even the daybeds (and trundles) in the loft were queen size! Best part was the view, we had a nice time and would definitely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

G.A. M.

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

Awesome Property

Went up to Butler TN for a long weekend. The property is fantastic with great views. Super spacious with all the amenities one could need. The owners Laura & Chris helped out with any questions we had. They also helped to ensure we enjoyed our time away. Thanks for the fun time!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren A.

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

Wonderful start

Beautiful view. Cabin was well maintained and well stocked. Quiet and walking distance to the lake. Best beds I’ve slept on at any vacation rental. Hosts were easy to contact. I’d come again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul A.

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

Beautiful choice

Seamless rental experience. Great spot for a get-away. Well thought out furnishings. We very much enjoyed our stay in Butler near the lake. Owner has set this property up to meet or exceed all reasonable expectations. Description of the house and surrounding area was very accurate.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather A., Palm Bay, USA

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

Perfect Stay

The view alone was amazing but the property and owners made it so much beyond amazing. The amenities were endless, things I’d never think of needing, everything was available. The house was immaculately clean and comfy! There were so many little touches that made the stay delightful. My teens were never bored, even put their devices away for most of the trip. The loft was perfect for them! WiFi was questionable at one point for my son needing to take an online exam, but it worked perfectly on the 2nd floor. Thank you, Laura and Chris, for allowing us to stay in your place. Lots of love and memories shared this week!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christian V., Fuquay Varina, NC

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

Relaxing

What beautiful home and location!! We have been looking for a nice place to change our NC mountain trips to and I think we have found it!! The home is wonderfully laid out, the s'mores package was awesome and our family thoroughly enjoyed our time in Butler and Lake Watauga. We rented a pontoon from Fish Springs Marina and used the dock as our launching location. The dock is a short walk down the hill and makes for a convenient place to dock your rental boat if you choose to get one. The cove is plenty deep for a pontoon and for swimming as well. The lake is SO clean and clear!! Thank you for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Beth T.

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

Great relaxing stay

We had a great stay. When the weather wasn’t great the kids had plenty to do at the cabin.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saundra N.

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

Family

Our youngest daughter graduated from ETSU, our family stayed in this wonderful cabin. The best views ever! This cabin is clearly owned by a family that cares about your experience. #1 vote for a family getaway that wants peace and family time. Cleanliness is a must for us and it was perfect. Thank you for a wonderful experience
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connor C.

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

Butler cabin 840

The cabin is well kept and a wonderful place to escape from the daily grind of life if one has kids there’s a wonderful place upstairs with a soccer table and board games the driveway is good enough to fit a vehicle the size of a Jeep gladiator but not ideal for trailer the maneuverability is not easy but for a fun get away cant be beat
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori A.

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

Great house!

Property had everything you could want -very comfortable! Lots of wonderful little touches. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew J.

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

Serene setting

Chris and Laura’s cabin was beautifully decorated for Christmas. It was the perfect size for our two families. The kitchen was well stocked and the whole atmosphere of the cabin was very cozy.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana L.

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

Friends Get Away

Our 3 families loved this property! Everything was great the kids had a blast, parents got to relax and core memories were made.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin S.

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

Great Stay for a Family Vacation

My family had a great time here! The house was very clean and the hosts were easy to contact. There wasn’t a yard for young kids to run around but a playground was nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caleb K.

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

Highest Recommendation!

Our stay here exceeded all of our expectations. From our first communication with the owners to when checked out - it was a 5 star experience. The owners are wonderful to work with and receptive and prompt in answering any question. The property is immaculate in every way. We will be seeking this property out next time we visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane P.

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

Appalachian trail hiking trip

Loved sitting on the deck with a glass of wine and a book after hiking all day. Beds were comfy, wine cooler refrigerator was a bonus. Owner was quickly responsive to any questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Chris and Laura R

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Why they chose this property

Owning a mountain home and a lake home has always been a dream to us. This is the best of both worlds, and the beauty of this mountain-lake is just breathtaking. In a time when the world was all stuck within the walls of their own home, we decided to purchase this beautiful cabin as a way to escape, explore, enjoy the beauty around us, and share it with others wanting to do the exact same thing! No matter the season, the views are stunning here, I promise you!

What makes this property unique

EXPLORING NEARBY:
Launch your personal watercraft in Watauga Lake at several public boat ramps and tie up to our private dock located in a nearby cove. (a stair case leads to the dock and there’s a strenuous .2 mile incline walk back to the house; water levels vary in the fall and winter due to the TVA lake draw down)
Boat Rentals: Lakeshore Marina or Fish Springs Marina (pontoon, outboards, kayak, paddle boards, jet skis and canoes—in season, rentals are in high demand so I recommend renting your boat as soon as you book your stay)
Fish Watauga Lake - rainbow and lake trout, black bass, crappie and walleye
Swim: Watauga Point Rec. Area or Shook Branch
Hike: Appalachian Trail or other nearby trails and waterfalls within 10 miles of the cabin (Laurel Falls, Coon Den Falls and Twisting Falls; + many others within an hours drive)
Picnic in the Recreation Area in the Cherokee National Forest or Butler Park with playground
Visit the Butler and Watauga Valley Heritage Museum and learn about the history of Butler and the relocation of the town to higher grounds to make way for Watauga Lake to provide flood control and electricity for the area.
Stargaze from the porch and marvel at the night sky. Download an app. It’s amazing on a clear night.
Visit the Watauga Lake Winery or Villa Nove Vinyards
Doe Mountain Rec area: multi-use trails for off-highway vehicles, horseback riding, mountain biking, and hiking.
NORTH CAROLINA’S BOONE -BANNER ELK NC AREA: (26 + miles)
Catch a sporting event at Appalachian State University
Ride the Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster
Apple Tree Farm-visit with alpacas, llamas, goats, donkey and sheep
Sugar Mountain- skiing;
Beech Mountain Ski Resort .
Blueridge Parkway
Grandfather Mountain mile high swinging bridge. (46 miles)
Hawksnest- snow tubing park, zip lining (41 miles)
Jonas Ridge snow tubing park (47 miles)
Bristol Motor Speedway
ELIZABETHTON/JOHNSON CITY/BRISTOL offer many more activities too!

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