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Country Farmhouse, Bristol Casino, Rhym-Root's concert, Fall time, Hiking/Biking

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Exterior
Property grounds
Exterior
Side porch and door leading to full kitchen.
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6116.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Elizabethton, TN
  • Watauga River
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Watauga Lake
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Sycamore Shoals State Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

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

About this property

Country Farmhouse, Bristol Casino, Rhym-Root's concert, Fall time, Hiking/Biking

Nestled in a tree-lined, creek-fed hollow, between two forested mountains, our newly remodeled cozy 3 Bedroom Farmhouse provides a relaxed, peaceful country experience. Family and pet friendly, this 1200+ sq ft full kitchen farmhouse offers porch swings, rockers, big trees, fenced in back yard for your pets, firepit, and plenty more relaxing areas to destress. We are in the beautiful East Tennessee mountains and close to all area attractions. Up the hill is our working cattle farm. We offer a perfect getaway for all sports enthusiasts, digital nomads, artists, writers, musicians, where you can enjoy small town charms in the privacy of the country. We offer all the modern amenities for your convenience. Come stay, relax and enjoy the Farmstead!
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Pet Fee: $25.00 up to two pets

Close to These Area Attractions....

EVENTS: Google these events or check their websites for dates and times, etc.
Local area Festivals nearly every weekend June thru October

* Bristol 's "Rhythm & Roots" country music concerts several stages; mid-
September
Bristol Motor Speedway/ Dragway 17 miles/20 minutes
* * Bristol Motor Speedway Annual 9-11 Memorial Stair Climb 2200 steps, Sept 7
2025.
* * Thunder Valley Nationals, Bristol Dragway, June 2025.
* * Bristol spring races
* Country Thunder* music concert at Bristol Motor Speedway; late June
* Kingsport "Fun-Fest", weeklong events, Concerts, Fireworks; mid to late July

Bristol Speedway in Lights; late November till early January
Bristol Casino 25 minutes
Appalachian Fair, Country Fair, Gray, TN. mid Aug concerts,
exhibits, food, rides. livestock exhibits and judging, rides, old time country fair.
Pro Pickleball tournament by Carvana Bristol 5 day event Mid Aug.
Elizabethton Covered Bridge Days, mid Sept Crafts, Games, Concerts.
Elizabethton Omnium Bike Races , "Roan Groan" and others Late spring - Early
summer.
Elizabethton "Liberty" outdoor drama, Elizabethton and Carter County in
Revolutionary War. Every Weekend in June
Jonesborough Annual Jeeps on Main, Labor Day
Tri-Cities Airport 25 minutes.
East Tennessee State University 20 minutes
Milligan University 20 minutes
Northeast State University 25 minutes.
Hiking: Appalachian Trail 4 miles; Laurel Falls 3 miles
Trail Days, Damacus, Va. Trade Tn.
Blue Hole Falls 9 miles; River Walk Linear Park 3 miles
Roan Mountain State Park 12 miles
Sycamore Shoals State Park 4 miles.
Cycling: Tweetsie Trail 2 miles
Hampton Mountain Bike Trails 5 miles
Virginia Creeper Trail (Damacus or Abingdon, VA) 40 miles
Johnson City Bike Park 9 miles. Fishing/Boating/Jet Skiing
Sailing/Canoeing/Kayaking/White Water Rafting
Doe River ½ mile; Watauga River 3 miles
Little Wilbur Dam 5 miles, Watuaga Lake 7 miles
Motorcycling: “The Snake” Hwy 421 25 miles;
“The Dragon” about 2 hours; “Southern Dozen” less than
an hour.
Golf Courses Elizabethton 5 miles; Johnson City, 14 miles;
Bristol 20 miles.
Skiing/Snow Boarding/Snow Tubing: Beech Mountain and
Sugar Mountain 35 miles, about 45 minutes
ATV trails: Doe Valley 27 miles; Roan Mountain, and others.
Horseback Riding
Shopping: Antique stores abound in the area, 4 miles to Elizabethton; 14 miles
to downtown Johnson City; Big Box stores in Elizabethton 4 miles, Johnson City
14 miles, Bristol 20 miles.
Craft Breweries: Downtown Elizabethton 4 miles; 4 in Johnson City 14 miles.
Restaurants abound in the area from Home Style Cooking, American, Italian, to
Mexican to Oriental.
Other Neat Stuff to Do or see:
Historical Covered bridge, downtown Elizabethton
State Line Drive-In since 1947 2 miles
Biltmore Estates 60 miles
Classic Car Show/Cruise In every Saturday May thru October
Museums Gray Fossil “The Hands On” 45 minutes
Day Trips: Abington VA; Asheville, NC; Banner Elk, NC; Boone, NC;
Jonesborough, TN; Kingsport, TN; Bristol, TN; Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge, TN.

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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 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
Well behaved pets welcomed. No aggressive breeds.
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outside areas only. Pick up your tobacco butts.

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
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Put used bed sheets in bathtub
Put wet towels in Laundry Basket beside dryer
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Limit 2 pets per reservation (NOT per room, as on the FAQ's). If you have more than 2 fur babies, please contact me. There will be a small charge.

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 and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Elizabethton

Located in Elizabethton, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Sycamore Shoals State Park and Roan Mountain State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Lakeshore Marina and Fish Springs Marina. 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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Elizabethton, TN

What's nearby

  • Watauga River - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Watauga Lake - 9 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Sycamore Shoals State Park - 10 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Milligan College - 18 min drive - 16.7 km
  • East Tennessee State University - 22 min drive - 22.8 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Black Olive - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cook Out - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Country Farmhouse, Bristol Casino, Rhym-Root's concert, Fall time, Hiking/Biking pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Country Farmhouse, Bristol Casino, Rhym-Root's concert, Fall time, Hiking/Biking?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Country Farmhouse, Bristol Casino, Rhym-Root's concert, Fall time, Hiking/Biking?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Country Farmhouse, Bristol Casino, Rhym-Root's concert, Fall time, Hiking/Biking located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Cat Island Park and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Covered Bridge Park. Harmon Park and The Bonnie Kate are also within 6 miles (10 km).

About the host

Hosted by Billie Merritt

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Hosted by Billie and John Merritt
We are a semi retired couple with a farm. We both are from Carter County (Elizabethton) born and raised.
We have other rental properties in this area and decided to turn my husband's grandparents place into a VRBO rental. W enjoy meeting people from all walks of life and having them stay at our Farmstead.

Why they chose this property

We live in this area close to our Farmstead home. We think it's a nice quiet area in the country.

What makes this property unique

We're out in the country, but close to the town of Elizabethton

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