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Watauga Lake Butler Retreat w/ Private Dock!

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Butler Vacation Rental | 2BR | 2BA | 1,100 Sq Ft | Access Only By Stairs
Covered Porch | Gas Grill | Direct Access to Watauga Lake w/ Private Boat Dock
Living Room | Free WiFi | Smart TV w/ Cable | Queen Sleeper Sofa
Interior
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Butler, TN
  • Place, Watauga Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Watauga Lake Winery
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Place, Beech Mountain Resort
    ‪53 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Additional Sleeping (Living Room)

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 (Loft)

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Watauga Lake Butler Retreat w/ Private Dock!

Embrace the lakeside lifestyle at this quiet Butler vacation rental! Highlighted by its direct water access and dock, this 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts to relax and explore the best area attractions. Wake up with coffee on the porch, fire up the grill for dinner with a view, and unwind by the fire pit after a day of adventure. With WiFi, a Smart TV, in-unit laundry, and a fully equipped kitchen, you can enjoy all the comforts of home at this Watauga Lake getaway.

-- THE PROPERTY --

Free WiFi | Gas Grill | Fire Pit | Nature Trail to Watauga Lake (200 Ft)

Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2 (Loft): Queen Bed | Living Room: Queen Sleeper Sofa

INDOOR LIVING: Smart TVs w/ cable, board games, family dining table, breakfast bar
OUTDOOR LIVING: Direct access to Watauga Lake w/ private boat dock, covered porch, outdoor dining area & bar
KITCHEN: Cooking basics, dishware/flatware, stainless steel appliances, dishwasher, stove/oven, microwave, blender, coffee maker, slow cooker, toaster, spices
GENERAL: Linens/towels, beach towels, washer/dryer, laundry detergent, iron/board, clothes hangers, complimentary toiletries, central air conditioning & heating, ceiling fans, hair dryer, landline phone, trash bags/paper towels
FAQ: Stairs required to access, steep path to access lake
PARKING: Driveway (3 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

WATAUGA LAKE (on-site): Cove Ridge Marina & Yacht Club (4.0 miles), Fish Springs Marina (7.3 miles), Watauga Point Recreational Area (8.9 miles), Lakeshore Marina (9.9 miles), Pioneer Landing Campground (13.3 miles), fly fishing (rainbow & brown trout), rafting, kayaking, floating, canoeing
AREA ATTRACTIONS: Carter Mansion (20.5 miles), Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park (23.0 miles), Fort Watauga (23.1 miles), Sabine Hill State Historic Site (26.1 miles), Backyard Terrors and Dinosaur Park (28.7 miles), Bristol Caverns (33.7 miles), Bristol Dragway (34.6 miles)
DAY TRIPS: Beech Mountain (29.1 miles), Sugar Mountain (31.7 miles), Blowing Rock (44.0 miles)
AIRPORT: Tri-Cities Airport (47.3 miles)

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The property requires stairs to access

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

No pets allowed
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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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Butler

Located in Butler, this holiday home is on a lake. Watauga Lake and Watauga River reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Fish Springs Marina and Lakeshore Marina. With canoeing and power boating nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Butler, TN

What's nearby

  • Watauga Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Watauga River - 9 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Watauga Lake Winery - 27 min drive - 26.7 km
  • Bristol Motor Speedway - 45 min drive - 62.2 km
  • Beech Mountain Resort - 53 min drive - 52.3 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rico's Pizza & Sub's - ‬47 min drive
  • ‪Creekside Grill - ‬45 min drive
  • ‪Big Red Produce - ‬44 min drive
  • ‪Butler Trading Post - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Captains Table - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Watauga Lake Butler Retreat w/ Private Dock! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Watauga Lake Butler Retreat w/ Private Dock!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Watauga Lake Butler Retreat w/ Private Dock!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Watauga Lake Butler Retreat w/ Private Dock! located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is steps from Watauga Lake and within 9 mi (15 km) of Watauga River and Williams Island. Fish Springs Marina and Watauga Point Recreation Area are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Nice cozy place to stay!

Nice clean home. Cozy and quiet location. Will definitely stay again!

10/10 Excellent

Aqsa R.

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

Nice place

Great experience
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas G.

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

Great place!

The house was perfect for my family of three. We enjoyed the fire pit and the dock.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean M.

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

AWESOME

It is a GREAT place to stay and ENJOY Beautiful TN!!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location! Very quiet and peaceful. The house was perfect for the two of us. Very clean! The lake is beautiful and the countryside around the lake is outstanding. Took numerous drives. The sunny days and 72 degree temperatures made it even more special.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

sherri h.

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

Short get away

Loved the house, the view, everything!!!! It was exactly what we were looking for.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

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

Bristol Race

This was our 2nd stay at this lake house and its Absolutely Beautiful and never disappoints we will book again for our next Bristol Race.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful stay!

Came with my childhood friends to celebrate our 40th birthdays. It was the perfect little getaway, but was only about 45 min away from home for most of us. We enjoyed this clean cozy cabin, sipping coffee on the porch, soaking up the sun on the dock with our cold drinks and snacks, and s’mores by the fire. Bit of a hike back up from the dock, but it was good for us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Paula C.

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

The right place

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Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

James S.

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

Beautiful and Cozy

This Home is absolutely Beautiful we felt right at home and Steve made sure everything was perfect even went out of his way to make place for a trailer we were pulling. We will definitely stay here again and we are gonna tell family and friends to book this home. ❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

lisa t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake was peaceful,all the comforts of home.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Fall getaway! Home was spotless and kitchen was equipped with everything we needed to cook all our meals. We also enjoyed the fire pit when the sun went down and sitting on the porch enjoying the lake views during the day!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was gorgeous. A cozy little slice of Paradise. My wife and children loved it, and I'm inspired to a cabin in this same area as a result of this trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay very much. The cabin was exactly as described, as was the location. A very peaceful setting, and not too far from stores and attractions.Steve was very accessible by text and/or phone call and very quick to respond when we had a question.We would highly recommend this cabin to our friends and family and would stay here again the next time we’re in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maryann B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was well stocked. Communication with owner was quick response. If you have children must visit the Bright Zoo about an hour away. Also the old Butler Museum was interesting. We were there for ETSU/Elon football game. The drive to all of these things was an easy scenic drive.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice lake house
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry D.

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

Great break!

Was clean, nicely appointed, loved front porch that looked out on to lake, comfortable sofa & chairs. Only 3 concerns - master bed springs/mattress was hard and noisy (enough to wake up spouse; nearby restaurant choices were limited; and communication with property manager was difficult.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Margaret R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful quiet lake cove! Loved morning coffee on the porch and late afternoon paddling. Traversing to and from the dock was not for the faint of heart! House was the perfect size for us. A few upgrades would do it wonders!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fred R.

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

A great stay at the lake !

We could not have asked for more at this great house. Everything was there, perfect in every way! We are looking forward to our next visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

lori b.

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

great lakehouse

We would definitely return to this peaceful lake house. Very relaxing to be on the lake. Nice swimming right off the dock. Very clean. Well-stocked kitchen. We cooked all meals there. We were fine with the sloping pathway and stairs between the house and the dock. The walk might be challenging if someone had difficulty with slopes and stairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelia S.

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

Lake view

Had such a great time house was very impressive and fully stocked with everything we needed. Beds were very comfortable my favorite was the covered deck looking out at the lake would definitely recommend this home to anyone and if coming back up would stay again Thank you so much
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Miranda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great for Adults, tough for young children

The home itself is wonderful and clean with everything you need right there. It was so nice to have everything available to cook with and especially having the linens already provided. I would recommend this place for a fun adult trip or with older children. We had our 3 year old and it was tough getting to and from the dock on the lake walking a good ways down a steep hill and a long flight of steps to fish or canoe. We would definitely come back when he is older and can do more on his own. The view is beautiful and its very quiet. But if youre looking to do any activites outside of fishing or water related fun you'll have to go a good ways outside of town! Overall a lovely quiet and relaxing home that was very clean. Just be on stand by if you're outdoors on the property with very young kids.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Scott M.

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

Good location for fishing the lake

Good place to go, be nice to have a covered dock. We had a tough time fishing due to debris on the lake from storms.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany C.

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

House was simpl3 and clean

The house was quite and amazing viewa
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy N.

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

Wonderful

Beautiful cabin made touches that may you feel at home.Will return it was the best!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

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