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Magnolia Cabin

Riverfront cabin with kitchen and patio

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Magnolia Cabin, nestled on the tranquil Watauga River, offers a serene retreat. Step onto the spacious back deck and unwind by the fire pit while taking in views of fishermen reeling in their catch or kayakers gliding down the river.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 246 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

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

Magnolia Cabin

Magnolia Cabin is located at the headwaters of the trophy trout section on the beautiful Watauga River. Magnolia is a small 500 square feet private cabin equipped with modern appliances & granite counter tops. Relax on our back deck! A guest favorite…our back deck is the place to enjoy the great outdoors while watching the river go by. You might even see someone catching a fish! Featuring a sitting area and fire pit, this relaxed setting is the perfect place to unwind. This section of the Watauga River is a fisherman's paradise! You can walk off the large covered back porch down to a wadable river to fish, kayak, or watch wildlife. Located on a country road, you would think you are a long way from civilization, but travel four miles down the road and you can pick up anything you need. The cabin is fully equipped with linens and all household items. All you need to bring is personal items and food. We hope you will enjoy it as much we do! We look forward to meeting you!

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 500 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Quiet time-10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. You are still welcome to sit around and enjoy the fire and river. Just be courteous of other guests.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Located in Johnson City, this cabin is in the mountains and on a river. Carter Mansion and Tipton-Haynes Historic Site are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Yee-Haw Brewing Company and Austin Springs Spa & Salon. Johnson City Family Skatecenter and Wallabies are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Watauga River - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • East Tennessee State University - 12 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Freedom Hall Civic Center - 15 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Johnson City Medical Center - 16 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Sugar Mountain Resort - 58 min drive - 68.7 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Jersey Mike's Subs - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪By-Lo Market - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Papa John's Pizza - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Magnolia Cabin pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Magnolia Cabin?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Magnolia Cabin?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Magnolia Cabin located?

Situated on a river, this cabin is steps from Watauga River, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Sycamore Shoals State Park and Sycamore Shoals Hospital. Tweetsie Trail Trailhead and Tannery Knobs Mountain Bike Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Magnolia Cabin Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 119 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 119 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 119 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 119 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 119 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Isaac W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect private cabin on the river. Really nice porch, outdoor area and river access. The fishing was great. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was the perfect getaway for us to stay at while we attended the BMS night race. We loved the location and how beautiful the scenery was along with how simple yet practical the cabin was. It was clean and very inviting. We will definitely be back at some point.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Once again the experience at Wautauga River cabins was exceptional. I can’t say enough good things about the owners, managers, cabin, and the river. The property is always clean. The area is quiet and peaceful. It is a wonderful place to relax and recharge from everyday life.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It seemed like the planning and preparing for this cabin was done by a genius! The shrubs and greenery just to the east along the river to the next cabin we had full privacy and sitting on the porch watching and listening to the river was wonderful. We appreciate the instruction sheets. It helped us know exactly what we were to do and we don’t have one complaint. Thank you so very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

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

Magnolia Cabin

Beautiful cabin by the river. Great modern amenities and the most comfortable king bed I have ever slept on..
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

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

Another GREAT Trip

We have stayed here multiple times and will be back. Awesome location on the river, beautiful views, lots of room for activities, and perfect for adults and children.This trip we actually rented 3 of the cabins for family. First stay in the Magnolia Cabin and it was perfect for my wife and me. Family stayed in the Hemlock and the Sycamore Cabins. 12 of us in total. Perfect location for a family reunion.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth S.

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

Great place

I just transferred to the area for work. It was a great place to relax, sit on deck and watch the river. I highly recommend if you are wanting to relax and have peace and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jasmine S.

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

Favorite place to stay in Johnson City

Very relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jake H.

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

Great Place!

Property was nice, clean, well maintained, and had everything we needed. Great spot by the river!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We have stayed in the Magnolia Cabin several times and it never disappoints! It’s very clean and well stocked.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The cabin was so cute and clean. We enjoyed our weekend at the cabin. Great diner to eat breakfast is called the Country Diner
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt C.

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

Awesome little cabin

Nice! Super clean place to stay on the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This Magnolia cabin is a perfect place for two people. It is very clean and the furniture is in great condition. The porch overlooking the river is our favorite place. We plan to stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

We love the Magnolia!

We found this place a few years ago and we now stay here every time we're in the area. It's so serene and quiet, yet close enough to town that you can quickly get anything you need. We'll be back next year for our annual trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayce W.

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

great little cabin

this is our second stay at this wonderfully cozy cabin and we will be back again. the location is gorgeous, cabin is clean and well appointed. Patty and Gary are very accommodating hosts and make every effort to give you an easy and comfortable experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scottie D.

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

Getaway

We came to Johnson City visit our son and watch some baseball at Milligan U. We had no idea what a gem we had booked. This cabin was perfect! It was clean, the bed was comfy, it has everything you would need in the kitchen and the covered porch was the best for willing coffee and watching the ducks float down the river. We hope to visit this property again.soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayce W.

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

so comfy

Great getaway but still close to Johnson City, impeccably clean! Hosts accommodated our every request
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dianne M.

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

Beatiful

Quite and good location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristy F.

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

Peaceful little cabin

The Magnolia cabin was the perfect size and location for us to stay while visiting with friends in the area. It had everything that was needed for a restful stay. The only issue we had was there seemed to be dog hair everywhere, but we also knew dogs were allowed on property. We found clean pillowcases to swap out the others, wiped off surfaces, and cleaned the pans and all was good. We would definitely stay again and have recommended to friends!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol G.

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

Another great visit to the Magnolia Cabin

A great little cabin for the two of us. It was a short visit and no fishing becasue the river was still muddy but we love sitting on the deck and watching the water and birds. We'll be back in the spring.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Marianne A.

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

great place for a family reunion

We rented 3 of the cabins for our family - ages 8-adult. The weather was nice for all but 1 day, so we used the yard, picnic tables, grill for eating our meals and playing outdoor games (horseshoes, etc). The water was too cold for swimming but we had great bonfires at night by the firepit and walks around the area. Plenty of parking for all our cars. Since we were all related, no problem with privacy sharing the yard. The cabins were supplied with all we needed and heaters kept us warm at night.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marissa F.

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

Awesome!

We loved our stay in the cabin. It was the perfect size and being right on the river was so tranquil and relaxing. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie M.

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

Magnolia

This cabin is adorable. Clean and very comfortable. Beautiful location!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David K.

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

Just what we needed

This was SO perfect. Just what we needed. Peaceful setting by the Watauga. Close enough to town to get eat/shop/etc., but super quiet cabin. I imagine if the guests in the big cabin were loud or rowdy it might be less so but that absolutely wasn't the case this past weekend. We are saving this listing for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cecil G.

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

Amazing

One of the best places I've stayed at in long time. Super impressed with all the amenities and everything they had and couldn't have asked for anything.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023