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Whistling Timbers Cabin

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Back of Cabin and Porch
Fire Pit at Back of Cabin
Aerial View of Cabin
Covered Porch Seating
Entryway and Living Room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7118.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor barbecue

Explore the area

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Bristol, TN
  • Place, South Holston Lake
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Bristol Caverns
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Paramount Center for the Arts
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

1st Floor Double Bedroom

1 Double Bed

1st Floor Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2nd Floor Loft Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

Whistling Timbers Cabin

Great getaway cabin in the woods nestled on 38 acres, bordering 34,000 acres of Cherokee National Forest, the property offers privacy and seclusion. This beautiful cabin in the woods is located just below the South Holston Dam and across the street from the South Holston River, one of the finest trout streams in the East, and just around the corner from Tailwaters Lodge who manages this property. Check out the breath-taking view of the South Holston Lake at the top of the dam, hike or bike the many surrounding trails, spend time fishing the lake or the river, and take a drive into downtown Bristol TN/VA; the home of Country Music; this cabin offers all types of outdoor fun and activities. 

The cabin in the woods has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, family room, and a well appointed kitchen. Relax on the fantastic deck outside looking at the stars at night or sit around the outdoor fire pit. If it should rain, enjoy the propane gas fire log set inside and play games around the kitchen table. Pets are welcome; additional pet fee applies. 

Outdoor security system is operational on premises and captures video from the driveway and turn around.

Under new ownership since June 2022. This property is managed by Tailwaters Lodge, 371 TVA Rd. S., Bristol, TN 423-573-3999 and located 1/4 mile from Tailwaters Lodge.

Waterfront Access Notice

Tailwaters Lodge waterfront access is reserved exclusively for guests staying on the Tailwaters Lodge campus.

There are several beautiful public access points nearby. The TVA provides trails along the South Holston River, offering great opportunities for fishing, walking, and enjoying the scenery:

Blue: Tailwaters Trail (1.4 miles)

Red: Emmett Trail (1.1 miles)

Purple: Osceola Island Trail (1.8-mile loop)

Orange: Bouton Trail Loop (1.5 miles)

We recommend these nearby options for guests looking to experience the river during their stay.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 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 and cats (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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, a first aid kit 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

About the area

Bristol

Located in Bristol, this cabin is in a rural area and on a river. Ida Stone Jones Community Tennis Center and Steele Creek Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore South Holston Lake and Bristol Caverns. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Bristol Motor Speedway or Bristol Municipal Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and hunting.
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Bristol, TN

What's nearby

  • South Holston Lake - 7 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Bristol Caverns - 14 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Paramount Center for the Arts - 20 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Birthplace of Country Music Museum - 20 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Bristol Motor Speedway - 24 min drive - 20.8 km

Getting around

  • Abingdon, VA (VJI-Virginia Highlands) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tootie's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Zero's Subs - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Belmont Package Co - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Rico's Pizza & Sub's - ‬48 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Whistling Timbers Cabin pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Whistling Timbers Cabin?

As of 1 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Whistling Timbers Cabin on 19 June 2026 start from NZ$333, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Whistling Timbers Cabin?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Whistling Timbers Cabin?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Whistling Timbers Cabin?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Whistling Timbers Cabin located?

Situated on a river, this cabin is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from South Holston Lake and within 9 miles (15 km) of Bristol Caverns and Bristol Municipal Stadium. Viking Hall Civic Center and Paramount Center for the Arts are also within 9 miles (15 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. 106 out of 118 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 118 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 118 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 118 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 118 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin was super clean, very well stocked with the basics, and everything was in great shape. The host communicated super clearly and let us know everything we needed to know.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the privacy without being completely remote. Fireplace was a great touch as well as the outdoor fire pit. Furniture was comfy and bathrooms were clean. Some toiletries were provided. The dam at the end of the long driveway was beautiful with cool trails and views from the top. My boys loved collecting firewood and kindling. We will definitely book again next time we are in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dale T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time. We love the tranquility and nature.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very responsive and flexible within reason. Enjoyed the long, private driveway. Pulled a bass boat up with no issues. Would recommend 100% and will likely revisit in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim and Meg C.

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

Great place

Serinity plus, very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim J.

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

Great place for a quiet get away

Great property and comfortable cabin. Owners are very good to work with, and property is very well kept.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan Sayers

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

Great place!

We love staying at this cabin. It has tons of privacy and the location is great. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ke

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
If you are looking for peaceful, relaxing, away from everyone, and with all the comforts of home, then this is the place for you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

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

Best cabin - so secluded!

This was our second stay and it was so good we booked a third stay for next year. Very convenient to the river and saw lots of wildlife. Excellent week!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christian H.

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

Very nice cabin, ++remote / private location++, well kept

Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dale T.

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

Own Little World

Very private beautiful location. Near lake and nice hiking trails. Good restaurants nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fran N.

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

Beautiful Cabin

Very nice cabin for a fishing trip to Eastern Tennessee! The place is well stocked with everything needed for a comfortable stay. The gas log fireplace is a nice feature. The secluded location at the top of a hill is awesome!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy C.

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

This cabin is awesome!

We will definitely be returning. So quite and relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawn B.

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

Very Nice

Secluded however close to everything. Very nice location and cabin…
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dale T.

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

Tranquility

This was our second time staying here, and we plan on coming again. We love the privacy and hiking trails nearbyprivacy ab
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan Sayers

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

Great place!

Always love staying here. Great location and privacy. Barb is easy to communicate with. Thanks Bryan
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randy H.

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

Motorcycle vacation

Good location, clean, and quiet. We had everything we needed for a week of riding NE TN, VA, and KY.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina B.

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

Visit Family for Holidays

The house and property are stunning! We were able to have Thanksgiving dinner with family that live locally and it worked out perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam D.

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

Wonderful stay!

Great cabin on beautiful property. We really enjoyed the privacy and the trails. The outside fire pit was so relaxing and warm every evening! Great fly fishing with River Run Angling! Hope to be back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula S.

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

Relax, hike and fish

All we wanted was to relax, to hike and fly fish. We accomplished all three and loved staying at the Whistling Timbers Cabin. A perfect getaway place to stay that offered all we could have asked for and more!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jade C.

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

Private and Cozy!

We had a wonderful time at the cabin! Only wish we had more time to spend at it to enjoy the fire pit and the beautiful porch. So private and secluded. We would definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandon W.

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

An outdoor oasis!

This property is secluded and beautiful! Perfect for family vacations or a simple getaway. The driveway is steep so 4 wheel drive is recommended but the cabin is absolutely gorgeous and the property manager was easily accessible! We will be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

AJ M.

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

The perfect cabin in the woods!

We utilized this cabin to stay with our pups during a festival in Bristol. We found ourselves missing the cabin every time we left it. The location to the river and lake are spectacular, but the property and cabin is a destination in itself. Communication is clear and we loved every bit of our time here! Would stay here again even if we didnt have a reason to viait the area!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gretna S.

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

Definitely a great place for a quiet get-away. Having a 4-wheel or all-wheel drive was helpful.

Owner was wonderful. Very pleasant and timely with her communications with me. Everyone had a great time. Able to relax and visit. The cabin is not near anything, so you way want to hit a grocery store on your way in. Would stay again without any hesitation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth W.

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

Our Stay

We loved the cabin. It was clean, comfortable, and very well furnished, including kitchen items. It was also wonderful to have the linens and towels included as well as access to a washer and dryer. We loved the isolated setting. It was just a little bit further of a walk to the water than we thought, but still, a wonderful place to stay. Thank you.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

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