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Mountain House near the Appalachian Trail, Watauga Lake, Bristol, & Johnson City

Vacation home in Hampton with kitchen and patio

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Hilltop Hideaway offers a serene retreat with valley and mountain views, perfect for unwinding after a day on Watauga Lake or hiking the Appalachia Trail. Sip coffee on the front porch, listen to farm life sounds, and enjoy easy access to Johnson City and Banner Elk.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6112 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Mountain House near the Appalachian Trail, Watauga Lake, Bristol, & Johnson City

Hilltop Hideaway is a cozy oasis offering gorgeous valley and mountain views! Grab your coffee and sit for a spell in one of the front porch rockers to listen to the sounds of the surrounding farm life. Unwind after a day on Watauga Lake (10 min), hiking the Appalachia Trail (5 min) or Skiing Beech/Sugar Mtn (35 min)! Enjoy the privacy of the country with easy access to Johnson City (20 min), Banner Elk (30 min), Bristol (30 min) or Elizabethton (10 min).
We are up a “holler” as we say in East TN. After traveling up the gravel drive, porch steps will take you through the front door to an open living room and kitchen with the bedrooms/bathroom down the hallway. Although there is only one bathroom available, the master bedroom offers an additional vanity sink. You can expect to hear the sounds of nature - whether cows and donkeys occasionally during the day, or crickets and cicadas most evenings! There is a small fire pit that guests are welcome to use while practicing fire safety.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Patio

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Zero tolerance for smoking inside/around the home

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

The trash must be bagged before placing it in the outside trash bin. Trash service won't pick it up (or animals are more likely to get in it).

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Note from host: Guests are responsible for damage due to animal.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Zero tolerance for smoking inside/around the home

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Map
TN, Hampton

What's nearby

  • Watauga Lake - 9 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Elizabethton-Carter County Public Library - 11 min drive - 15.3 km
  • The Bonnie Kate - 11 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail - 11 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Watauga River - 11 min drive - 15.9 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mayflower Seafood Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Nancy's Kitchen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mountain House near the Appalachian Trail, Watauga Lake, Bristol, & Johnson City pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Mountain House near the Appalachian Trail, Watauga Lake, Bristol, & Johnson City?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mountain House near the Appalachian Trail, Watauga Lake, Bristol, & Johnson City?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mountain House near the Appalachian Trail, Watauga Lake, Bristol, & Johnson City located?

Situated in Hampton, this vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Watauga Lake, Cat Island Park, and Harmon Park. The Bonnie Kate and Covered Bridge Park are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Mountain House near the Appalachian Trail, Watauga Lake, Bristol, & Johnson City Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brooke B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such a wonderful time! The house was perfect for our family's stay! My husband and I traveled with our four kids, ages 7, 4, 2, and 1 and made so many beautiful memories together, soaking up the porch swings, movie night hangs on the cozy couch, and looking at the cows next door were a few of our favorite features! I’d definitely recommend this little spot!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin J.

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

Beautiful property

Nice was nice and cozy, had a good time. Beds werent that comfy, kinda hard. The couch was a a better sleep
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keesha B.

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

Beautiful views

We loved the property and the home. Great Mountain and farm views. There were so many supplies at the home already prepared for us. We have never stayed anywhere like that before, where so much was thought of for us!! The firepit was nice. My son loved watching the fire and roasting hotdogs and marshmallows. Julie was a wonderful host and always got back to me quickly. Thanks for a great stay and hope to come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Owen W.

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

Mountain house

Beautiful house with a beautiful view and very quiet. Julie was there for any questions I had and a great host.
Stayed 43 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent property, great communication with the owner and fantastic decor. The porch swing with the amazing view was a favorite as was the coffee bar!! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

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

Relaxing

Very homey beds very comfortable really fell in love with the porch and swing and the view will probably stay there again in the future
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lyndsay B.

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

Excellent stay

Our family of 5 had a great stay. We didn't spend much time at the house since we spent most of our days visiting family nearby, but we felt at home when we returned each evening. We had one issue with the heat on the first night, but Julie was incredibly responsive and even followed up the next day. The home was decorated nicely, and we'd definitely consider staying again when we return to the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Dicky H.

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

Very good

The things on front porch blew in the wind all night, two different nights. They banged and made noise all night long.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal B.

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

Nice countryside home

Our family had a nice stay! The home has everything that you could need! Our favorite part was the big front porch that offers great mountain views along with all the sounds of country living! Also, Julie was great to work with and quick to respond to messages!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor M.

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

Just the ticket ❤️

My spouse and I were in town for an unfortunate circumstance and Julie was nothing but supportive and accommodating throughout our entire travel process. The property was quiet and beautiful, absolutely perfect for healing and reflection. I would definitely recommend Julie and her property for a vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Aria G.

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

Peaceful Stay with Beautiful View

Overall we had a good stay, it was a quiet and peaceful area with a very nice view of mountains from the front and side of the home. My husband and 3 kids stayed for a wk for a softball tournament in Johnson City. Pros-More space than hotelAffordable Quiet location with nice view Decorated and furnished very nice Comfortable bedsComplimentary Keurig cups Easy check-inGood communication from host 25 mins from Johnson City Pet friendly Cons-No washer/dryer, this wasn’t listed as an amenity. But a week with kids and no laundry was rough. We luckily were able to do laundry at a friend’s rental. Driveway is gravel and it was somewhat difficult to turn into even with our Tahoe. A car may have a hard time getting in. Basement is locked from outside of house and inside house. Barricaded door inside because it was a safety concern for us with our kids. House smelled a bit musty/of moisture-host was very responsive when I presented the issue and advised cleaner may have forgotten to empty dehumidifier in basement. Host immediately had dehumidifier sent out to property, but we could only plug it in upstairs since basement was locked. We emptied it 2-3 times a day. Inside was tidy and clean for the most part, some things were missed like bathroom fan, shelves, under bed. We also had to purchase a toilet plunger at the store because there wasn’t one. Landscaping is lacking, but not a huge deal.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025