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Magnolia Cabin

Riverside cabin with kitchen and patio

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Living & kitchen area
Living area
Kitchen
Kitchen with gas fireplace & flat screen TV.
Kitchen with gas fireplace & flat screen TV.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 246.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Johnson City, TN
  • Place, East Tennessee State University
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Johnson City Mall
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Freedom Hall Civic Center
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Magnolia Cabin

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!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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 (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
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.
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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

  • ‪By-Lo Market - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Jersey Mike's Subs - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Papa John's Pizza - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬10 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

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 101 out of 114 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 114 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 114 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 114 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 114 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christopher S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a GREAT place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isaac W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect private cabin on the river. Really nice porch, outdoor area and river access. The fishing was great. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob L.

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

Four nights on the river

The cabin was clean and comfortable, and everything worked out perfectly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol G.

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

Just a quick visit

We love it here.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don P.

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

Fly Fishing Getaway

I come up to fish the Watauga and South Holston rivers every year. This place is perfect for that. I have stayed at this property many times, usually the Laurel cabin. This time it was the Magnolia cabin and it was just right!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

LaVerne W.

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

Magnolia house

Beautiful property on the river!!The wildlife was spectacular!Coffee on the porch every morning.
Front porch sittin!!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

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

Another GREAT Trip

We have stayed here multiple times and will be back. Awesome location on the river, beautiful views, lots of room for activities, and perfect for adults and children.This trip we actually rented 3 of the cabins for family. First stay in the Magnolia Cabin and it was perfect for my wife and me. Family stayed in the Hemlock and the Sycamore Cabins. 12 of us in total. Perfect location for a family reunion.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy S.

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

Cute Cabin

This cabin was perfect for our little getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Awesome place to stay to get away from the city life
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

ken r.

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

Everything was great

Magnolia cabin was perfect for our needs Phil was a big help
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise N.

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

Comfy and welcoming. Great space. Quiet.

Can't wait to go back
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scottie D.

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

Getaway

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristy F.

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

Peaceful little cabin

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Creg B.

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

Great as usual

First time in the Magnolia cabin, and have stayed here in other cabins for almost 10 years. Great place!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

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

Magnolia was very clean and nice.

Very easy experience. We enjoyed our stay there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dianne M.

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

Beatiful

Love staying
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

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

Can’t wait to go back

Had the weather cooperated, it would’ve been perfect. What a great place.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marissa F.

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

Awesome!

We loved our stay in the cabin. It was the perfect size and being right on the river was so tranquil and relaxing. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Dana R., Winston-Salem, NC

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

Great location and view!

The location and view are great. I was surprisedly disappointed there was no table and chairs inside to eat off of or play cards/games on.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deb H.

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

Great place

I could live here. Everyone here was so friendly. To set on the porch and watch the river go by was amazing. Great spot to have my morning coffee
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Callum B.

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

Great time

My daughter and I came to fish for a few days before she heads off to college. Had a great experience and a great time. Love the cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim N.

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

Beautiful Property

This place was perfect! We stayed in the Magnolia house which was super nice and was just recently built. It's a perfectly sized standalone cabin with a giant front porch overlooking the river. I highly recommend and will definitely choose this place again as it is a great distance from either Elizabethton and Johnson City.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin M., Burlington

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

Amazing Pkace

Located only a few minutes from Johnson City and Elizabethton. Cabin was cozy, with an amazing view of the river! We will definitely be coming to visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fred C., Vienna

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

No surprises

Enjoyable stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abigail S.

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

A beautiful retreat

We loved our stay at this adorable cabin and found it a great step away with our dogs! They loved running around the large grassy area and playing in the river. The space is remote yet close enough to all the amenities we wanted for our eventful weekend. Would highly recommend for a nice getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

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