Magnolia Cabin is located at the headwaters of the trophy trout section on the beautiful Watauga River. Magnolia is a small 500 square feet private cabin equipped with modern appliances & granite counter tops. Relax on our back deck! A guest favorite…our back deck is the place to enjoy the great outdoors while watching the river go by. You might even see someone catching a fish! Featuring a sitting area and fire pit, this relaxed setting is the perfect place to unwind. This section of the Watauga River is a fisherman's paradise! You can walk off the large covered back porch down to a wadable river to fish, kayak, or watch wildlife. Located on a country road, you would think you are a long way from civilization, but travel four miles down the road and you can pick up anything you need. The cabin is fully equipped with linens and all household items. All you need to bring is personal items and food. We hope you will enjoy it as much we do! We look forward to meeting you!
Property manager
Patty Whidden
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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Quiet time-10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
You are still welcome to sit around and enjoy the fire and river. Just be courteous of other guests.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Johnson City
Located in Johnson City, this cabin is in the mountains and on a river. Carter Mansion and Tipton-Haynes Historic Site are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Yee-Haw Brewing Company and Austin Springs Spa & Salon. Johnson City Family Skatecenter and Wallabies are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Johnson City, TN
What's nearby
East Tennessee State University - 14 min drive - 10.7 km
Johnson City Mall - 15 min drive - 12.1 km
Freedom Hall Civic Center - 15 min drive - 11.2 km
Johnson City Medical Center - 17 min drive - 13.7 km
Winged Deer Park - 21 min drive - 14.1 km
Getting around
Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 31 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 11 min drive
Amigo Mexican Restaurant - 10 min drive
McDonald's - 12 min drive
The Black Olive - 10 min drive
Taco John's - 13 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Magnolia Cabin pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).
What time is check-in at Magnolia Cabin?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Magnolia Cabin?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Magnolia Cabin located?
Situated on a river, this cabin is steps from Watauga River and within 6 mi (10 km) of Sycamore Shoals State Park and Sycamore Shoals Hospital. Tweetsie Trail Trailhead and Tannery Knobs Mountain Bike Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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I just transferred to the area for work. It was a great place to relax, sit on deck and watch the river. I highly recommend if you are wanting to relax and have peace and quiet.
We rented 3 of the cabins for our family - ages 8-adult. The weather was nice for all but 1 day, so we used the yard, picnic tables, grill for eating our meals and playing outdoor games (horseshoes, etc). The water was too cold for swimming but we had great bonfires at night by the firepit and walks around the area. Plenty of parking for all our cars. Since we were all related, no problem with privacy sharing the yard. The cabins were supplied with all we needed and heaters kept us warm at night.
The Magnolia cabin was the perfect size and location for us to stay while visiting with friends in the area. It had everything that was needed for a restful stay. The only issue we had was there seemed to be dog hair everywhere, but we also knew dogs were allowed on property. We found clean pillowcases to swap out the others, wiped off surfaces, and cleaned the pans and all was good. We would definitely stay again and have recommended to friends!
We came to Johnson City visit our son and watch some baseball at Milligan U. We had no idea what a gem we had booked. This cabin was perfect! It was clean, the bed was comfy, it has everything you would need in the kitchen and the covered porch was the best for willing coffee and watching the ducks float down the river. We hope to visit this property again.soon.
This was SO perfect. Just what we needed. Peaceful setting by the Watauga. Close enough to town to get eat/shop/etc., but super quiet cabin. I imagine if the guests in the big cabin were loud or rowdy it might be less so but that absolutely wasn't the case this past weekend. We are saving this listing for sure!
A great little cabin for the two of us. It was a short visit and no fishing becasue the river was still muddy but we love sitting on the deck and watching the water and birds. We'll be back in the spring.
Carol G.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tina
24 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The cabin was so cute and clean. We enjoyed our weekend at the cabin. Great diner to eat breakfast is called the Country Diner
Tina
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Alan
13 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Awesome place to stay to get away from the city life
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This Magnolia cabin is a perfect place for two people. It is very clean and the furniture is in great condition. The porch overlooking the river is our favorite place. We plan to stay there again!
We found this place a few years ago and we now stay here every time we're in the area. It's so serene and quiet, yet close enough to town that you can quickly get anything you need. We'll be back next year for our annual trip!
We stayed here since we had a family wedding in town. Needed a place to "get away" from the daily life. We will be staying here again when we come back to Tn. Thank you for sharing your place with us.