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Watauga Lake Home! Hot tub, kayaks, Slip access & Mountain View!

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Spring & Summer is gorgeous on the lake especially at Whispering Pines!
Sit in your Private hot tub at beautiful Whispering Pines in the woods.
Have a coffee on the rocking chair or a lemonade under the covered front porch
Enjoy the stars on a peaceful night at Whispering Pines.
We are only 13 miles to the base of Beech and Sugar ski mountains in the winter.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10278.7 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Butler, TN
  • Watauga Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Watauga River
  • Watauga Lake Winery
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional)
    ‪73 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

1st Floor Master

1 King Bed

2nd Floor (Dual Master)

1 Queen Bed

3rd Floor Bedroom & Loft

+1
4 Single Beds and 1 Child Bed

Family Room with Queen Pullout

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

1st Floor Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

2nd Floor Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Watauga Lake Home! Hot tub, kayaks, Slip access & Mountain View!

Whispering Pines has the best view of the mountains and overlooks the lake just a short walk downhill to the private marina. Slip #6 is available for your use as well as 2 kayaks.
The cabin sleeps 8-10 comfortably and is perfect for a couple families with or without children.
The mountain chalet is a 3 level home and has 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths
• 1st floor Master bedroom has a King and full bath
• 2nd floor master has queen and full bath
• 3rd level bedroom has two twin beds, a loft with two beds and a kids hide away with one bed
• The 1st and 2nd level both have gas fireplaces

It doesn’t get prettier than this. One of our guests, described Watauga Lake as Lake Geneva in the NorthEast corner of Tennesee. Our house sits atop of the mountains in Appalachia at 4500 feet. Because we are in the Cherokee National Forest, there are very few homes on the lake which makes the views prettier than normal. In addition, the lake gets warm early in the season. You can swim from April through late October. It is a short walk to the private marina and gazebo, where there is a private covered marina; Fish Springs will bring a rental boat to an open slip for you if you'd like or you can bring one yourself. In the winter, it is an amazing home located 20 miles from a handful of skiing mountains including Sugar, Beech, and Appalachian. Our home, completed in late November 2009, looks like something straight out of a movie with driftwood trees inside the house as well as indoor and outdoor water falls. You can be busy every minute, or simply sit by the water's edge and relax.

For more information, the most up to date calendar and lots more photos, please check out our complete website below.


Keywords: Mountain view, Lake view, Watauga Lake, Knoxville, Boone, North Carolina Lakes, Tennessee Lakes, Lake rental, Mountain rental, Skiing, Sugar, Beech

Property manager

Tom Holz
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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

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Important information

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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

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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Butler

Located in Butler, this chalet is in the mountains and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Watauga Lake and Watauga River, while The Bonnie Kate and Backyard Terror's Dinosaur Park are cultural highlights. Fish Springs Marina and Lakeshore Marina 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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Butler, TN

What's nearby

  • Watauga Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Watauga Lake Winery - 32 min drive - 28.1 km
  • East Tennessee State University - 50 min drive - 54.3 km
  • Bristol Motor Speedway - 57 min drive - 65.7 km
  • Bristol Dragway - 58 min drive - 66.4 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rico's Pizza & Sub's - ‬49 min drive
  • ‪Barker's Drive-Thru - ‬40 min drive
  • ‪Stoney's Pizza & Subs - ‬37 min drive
  • ‪Captain's Table - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪JJ's Cafe - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Watauga Lake Home! Hot tub, kayaks, Slip access & Mountain View! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Watauga Lake Home! Hot tub, kayaks, Slip access & Mountain View!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Watauga Lake Home! Hot tub, kayaks, Slip access & Mountain View!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Watauga Lake Home! Hot tub, kayaks, Slip access & Mountain View! located?

Situated on a lake, this chalet is within a 10-minute walk of Watauga Lake and Watauga River. Fish Springs Marina and Watauga Point Recreation Area 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. 78 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 86 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chad D.

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

Great stay

Thankful for the rest
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph S.

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

Fantastic. Just the place we needed.

Wonderful property and hosts. Just the place and time we needed to get away, relax and use as a home base as we explored johnson city and Kingsport. Mountains and lake were amazing. Would definitely book again. The place had everything we needed. A great place to just be in the moment.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly R.

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

VRBO at Watauga Lake

Had a wonderful time with children and grandchildren in the cabin and on the lake!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen D.

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

Great, clean cabin with a beautiful access to lake watauga

We had a great vacation here, perfect for two families with children.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patrick C.

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

Excellent Trip to a Quiet Part of Tennessee

We really enjoyed our stay at Whispering Pines, this property is set in a very quiet and secluded neighborhood near Lake Watauga. Its very cozy inside with multiple fireplaces and enough rooms to spread out when visiting with large groups. The hot tub is located in a perfect spot to provide some privacy. We spent a warm afternoon outside grilling and making s'mores in the fire pit. The house is located about half an hour from a proper grocery store in Elizabethton so stock up while your out. We would definitely stay here again when visiting Tennessee.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Armando N.

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

Amazing Cabin!

This place was amazing! Spacious, Clean and Beautiful! The family and I had a wonderful time.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas Z.

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

Family vacation

The cabin was very nice. It was nice having the dock area to use for swimming and fishing. We enjoyed sitting outside under the covered deck because of the rainy week we had. The owner had contacted me several times to see how things were going. Plenty of room for every and we would definitely stay there again in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal M.

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

Beautiful home in a beautiful location

Tom was very responsive and helpful during our stay. The cabin was beautiful and the location was great. We have four kids and there was plenty of room for us. Most relaxing vacation we have had in years.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lora H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Family vacation

We enjoyed our stay but it was misleading saying a short walk to the private deck . We enjoy walking but with a group that wasn’t considered a short walk and then inclines . We ended up driving up the road a ways and swimming at the lake . The house is perfect and host stayed in touch . We enjoyed our stay . Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cathy S., Vienna, US

Unique mountain cabin with lake access

Unique mountain cabin Whispering Pines is an unusual and beautiful property. There are trees and waterfalls both inside and out! Every window, deck, and porch connects you to nature and stunning views. You will enjoy your stay, we did, loved it!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne I.

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

Beautiful place to get away

We had the best time at Whispering Pines! The outdoor spaces of the house are amazing with beautiful views (you can't see any neighbors!) and the lake is perfect - it was completely empty while we were there. It was a relaxing, refreshing week and Tom was highly responsive.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Michal T.

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

Nice experience

Extremely nice experience. Beautiful view and cabin. Got hot inside wish there was a way to adjust thermostat
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Amazing property

Whispering Pines was a quiet getaway for my family. The house easily accommodated our family of 4. Having a private marina made it easy to access the lake. The home owners were very helpful and quick to respond for any questions. We will definitely be back to Watauga lake and the whispering pines property.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie C., United States

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

Amazing property

Beautiful property with so many elegant touches. The trees inside are such a unique addition. Very comfortable for 2 families. Our teen loved the loft. It feels like you’re in your own little world.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

tonya e.

Beautiful home, ALWAYS my first choice!

My husband is from a small town in Tennessee very close to Watauga Lake. When we visit, this home is always my first choice!!! It's always clean and comfortable and Tom is super accommodating. We've stayed in several homes at the lake, but Whispering Pines is always our first pick! Perfect in every way!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

brian m.

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

September 2023

Everything was smooth and worked out great
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa A.

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

Peaceful

Whispering Pines is the perfect property for anyone looking for relaxation, hiking, nature and time on the water. My family and I spent a week enjoying the cabin and surroundings. It was exactly what we were looking for and more! The property could not have been any nicer and accommodated our family perfectly. We would definitely return and so grateful we found this little gem! Thank you Tom and Heidi!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T.

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

A much-needed get away

We brought the rain with us to Butler but had a wonderful time getting away from life for a while. We loved the fire pit and all the outdoor spaces. We rented a boat on the lake two days and managed to get some break through sunshine and catch a few fish. The kids enjoyed hiking the AT and we enjoyed the peace and quiet. The house is well equipped with everything you could need for a great week away. Thanks for a wonderful spot to take a break.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gina S.

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

Family Escape

We needed to get away. We also had a wedding to attend. We don't think there was a better place to stay. It was close to every place we had to be for the wedding. It was close enough for our grandchildren that live in the area to visit. It also gave us a beautiful ,peaceful place to rest. We plan on doing it again without a wedding. Cabin is beautiful, clean, and well equipped!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful mountain home

Fantastic place to escape from it all!! Beautiful home! So peaceful! Didn’t stay long enough to use the lake but did walk down to it and checked it out. Kayaking would’ve been nice to do since available. Driveway pretty steep since on top of mountain. From Florida that was a little different experience getting up. :)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Michelle J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It was a comfortable stay

House was beautiful, beautiful views, comfortable beds, amenities were great except issues with hot tub. Little disappointed house wasn't cleaned very well, had to clean kitchen and bathrooms. Dryer wasn't working and Tom was great, had it replaced as quickly as he could.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather U.

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

Beautiful as always

This was the third year that we have stayed in this beautiful cabin. My family and I love it. We usually stay at the lake more but this year we just relaxed and enjoyed the cabin. The hot tub is amazing, the scenery is gorgeous. The cabin had everything that we needed including peace and quiet. It is so comfy and just feels like home. Tom is a wonderful host and checks to make sure you’re checked in and made it safely. We have never had an issue staying there so there has never been a need to reach out to him. The cabin is clean, well equipped, and just everything that my family and I need for a week away.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

Crystal M.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Owner accused me of having animals in the home and leaving it a wreck.

We have stayed in this home several times over the past few years and had to leave this trip 3 nights earlier than expected because I received a call that my mother was dying. We spent several hours cleaning the house before we left and I notified the owner we were leaving. He sent me messages saying that we could book make up days 5 days after we left. 7 days after we left it appears his cleaner showed up and blamed us for trashing the house, and said we had animals in the home which was untrue. The day after my mom died he decided to write a nasty review and sent photos that appear to be a rodent that got in his home some time after I left and before the cleaner arrived. He then accused me of leaving guests behind after we left. Completely outraged after so many good years visiting this home.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Theresa S.

Fabulous log cabin retreat

The cabin is absolutely beautiful. It is a fully stocked cabin (house) that is clearly treated as a second home and very comfortable with all amenities. The decorations are very unique to a mountain setting - beautiful waterfalls inside and out; can sit outside and enjoy the peacefulness of the wilderness or see the stars; a nice fire pit that we used just about every night; great time to relax, play games, and cook out. It is in close proximity to the lake where we swam frequently - even rented a boat! Lots of hiking nearby on the AT. We even went to the drive-in movie which was great fun especially since our kids had never experienced one! On the one day it rained, we drove to the Biltmore to take a tour. Tom was very prompt in answering any questions and providing information and recommendations about the surrounding area and restaurants. He couldn't have been any more hospitable and wanted us to enjoy the home as much as they do. It truly is a piece of paradise and one that we will return to in the future. Thank you Tom and Heidi for opening your retreat to us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2016

10/10 Excellent

mai o., Miami, FL, USA

A true paradise to relax and rejuvenate (and marvel at!), even for the little ones!!

From the moment you walk into this peaceful paradise, you see all the care and attention to detail that went into creating and maintaining this home... What an impressive work of art - inside is like living amongst the trees in the forest, literally with trunks winding up through the ceiling, complete with a trickling pond inside! Everything was prepared and stocked with all the amenities, so we just unloaded our luggage and moved right in! We were with a 2-yr old and twin 6-yr olds, and the gates to the stairways and all the fun nooks made it such a safe and fun house to be in! The owners really thought of everything- comfort, safety and beauty when designing the house! Within an hour we were able to get to the nearby ski resorts, Tweetsie Train station, all that we needed. There’s such a peace and quiet to the whole area, we were able to recharge and rejuvenate our souls there- even with the chatter of the little ones. This place is not to be missed!! Wished we were back there already~ We hope to be back again, esp so that we can finally see some snowfall next time around!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

About the host

Hosted by Tom Holz

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Heidi and I and our 3 children live in Charlotte NC and fell in love with Watauga Lake. It is one of the most peaceful, beautiful, fun places in America.

Why they chose this property

We come to Watauga falls in the winter for the beauty, the skiing and tubing, the fall for the views, hiking, camping, the spring and summer for boating, tubing, water skiing, cornhole, hiking, fireworks, marshmallows by the fire and of course just hanging out.

What makes this property unique

•Swimming, Water Skiing & boarding, Fishing, Hiking in National Park, Camping, Boating around the beautiful lake
•Bring your own boat or rent (Fish Springs Marina) and park in private marina
•Snow skiing - Ski resorts (Beech Mountain, Sugar Mountain) within an hour
•6 person Hot tub
•Fire place in both living areas
•Outdoor fire pit
•Brand new Tornado Fusbol table
•Completely stocked kitchen
•2 Large flat panel HD TVs, DIRECTV, Netflix & Prime access, Cable Internet, DVD Player
•Full size washer & Dryer

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