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Watauga River Cabins-Laurels Cabin

Riverfront cabin with kitchen and balcony

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Outdoor dining
TV, fireplace, DVD player
Exterior
Property grounds
Interior
Nestled on the banks of the Watauga River, The Laurels Cabin offers a serene escape. Unwind in this cozy retreat with a queen bed, full kitchen and living area, or enjoy trout fishing just steps away from your doorstep.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 456 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

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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.

Watauga River Cabins-Laurels Cabin

The Laurels Cabin is part of our 'rustic lodge'. Our lodge is located on the banks of the beautiful Watauga River, halfway between Johnson City and Elizabethton. The lodge was designed to resemble a horse barn and sits on 5 acres with over 600 feet of river frontage and consists of 3 cabins.

The upstairs Laurels Cabin has over 600 square feet of living space. The cabin has a queen bed, cat napper sofa, one full bath, along with a full kitchen and living area. The Laurels cabin can accommodate 2-4 comfortably. The living room has a cat napper sofa which reclines almost flat in case you wish to sleep on it.

All linens are included -- all you have to do is pick up some food and bring your personal items -- all other items will be provided for you! The kitchen is fully equipped with dishes, cookware, toaster, coffee maker and microwave.

The cabin has heat/air conditioning, ceiling fan, flat screen satellite TV, DVD/VCR, central laundry facility and gas grill.

Very convenient to both Johnson City and Elizabethton (10 minutes) as well as Roan Mountain, Sugar Mountain, Beech Mountain and Hawksnest ski resorts (45-60 minutes). Immediately adjacent to the lodge is the Watauga River which is about 100 feet wide and is home to some of the finest trout fishing in the Eastern United States. Trout species in the Watauga River are Rainbow, Brook and Brown as well as several types of Bass and various non-game species. This lower part of the Watauga has been designated as the 'Quality Trout Zone.'

We have other cabins available please call for dates and prices.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Firepit
  • Gas grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Water tubing 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

  • Unit size: 600 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Rules

All dogs must be on flea control. Limit 2 dogs per cabin. Sorry, no cats.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Well behaved, non aggressive dogs are welcome.

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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
TN, Johnson City

What's nearby

  • East Tennessee State University - 14 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Johnson City Mall - 15 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Freedom Hall Civic Center - 15 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Johnson City Medical Center - 17 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Winged Deer Park - 21 min drive - 14.1 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪By-Lo Market - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Papa John's Pizza - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Jersey Mike's Subs - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪J's Corner - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Watauga River Cabins-Laurels Cabin pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Watauga River Cabins-Laurels Cabin ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Watauga River Cabins-Laurels Cabin ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Watauga River Cabins-Laurels Cabin located?

Located in the heart of Johnson City, 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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Watauga River Cabins-Laurels Cabin Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 172 out of 197 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 197 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 197 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 197 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 197 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amber G.

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

Listening to the water

Great property where we listened to the water down the river all day. The balcony was great for a morning cup of coffee. Our kids had a great time playing outside and going down to the water. Would definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dena A.

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

Wonderful Getaway

Great stay! We so enjoyed the nature all around us! Very peaceful. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clarence G.

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

Very nice and quiet

We Enjoyed our stay and will come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don P.

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

TN Vacation

A convenient place to stay and fish the Watauga river and the South Holsten river.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen and MIke F.

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

Fantastic relaxing stay on the river!!

Had an incredible stay. We usually venture into Johnson City to hang out and dine, but didn’t want to stay away from the house. A very clean relaxing place!! Will def be back
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald L.

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

Tennessee getaway

Was awesome relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine T.

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

Comfort!

Highly recommend these Cabins, the location is great, so many things to do there and within a short drive. Kiddos had a blast and played outside almost all day! The river is beautiful to wake up to and enjoy a cup of coffee with.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Watauga River Cabins- Laurels Cabin

Beautiful location - the fall colors were spectacular.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cassidy L.

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

This place is absolutely beautiful.

This is a beautiful property. Our stay was perfect. The views are gorgeous.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tina S.

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

Absolutely amazing view! The place was perfect for a little getaway! We will certainly return!

Absolutely amazing view! The place was perfect for a little getaway! We will certainly return!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

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

Peaceful Place

The beauty and serenity of the cabin and grounds made us come back for a second time. We will return again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette A., Tennessee

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

Home away from home

We love the Wautauga River Cabins. We are never disappointed with our stay. Already looking forward to returning!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

SALLY G., Tavares FL.

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

Best weekend ever

Beautiful place cozy clean water view & relaxing !
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Excellent A++

We really enjoyed staying there and had a ball catching huge rainbow trout and huge striped bass down the river. These cabins are located right on the trophy section of the watauga River. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

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

River Cabin

It was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fred C., Vienna

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

No surprises

enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annette A., Tennessee

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

Paradise

This was our 4 th trip this year to this property. LOVE the river and the tranquility of the area. Close to town and everything you need. The property managers are readily available and so friendly. Can’t wait to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn W.

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

Clean, comfortable, serene

My husband and I enjoyed our Thanksgiving getaway. The Laurel's cabin was just as pictured in the online listing. It was clean and well stocked for our 3-night stay. The property managers were very friendly and attentive. The outdoor area was perfect with plenty of seating. The steps to the river with another sitting area were such a bonus! We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved the property. Thought it was a single family property but it is a multiple family area so you don't have it to your self.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

SALLY G., Tavares FL.

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

Relaxing & peaceful

This is the 2nd time we stayed at the cabin. I’m under cancer treatment believe me it was a relaxing & peaceful place. I woke up in the morning listening to the river noise, there’s plenty of different spots to relax outside. A BBQ area, etc. It’s a beautiful place we enjoyed it! It’s appropriate for any age. We will be back again in summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cherie D.

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

Such a beautiful place!

We truly enjoyed our stay, such a nice place right beside the River. My only reason for not giving a 5 rating on cleanliness was due to the floors and rugs needing to be cleaned. The people staying on the lower level to the left arrived late Friday night, Saturday at lunch time several of their family members came to enjoy the river with them, they had 6 kids and at least 5 adults and they took over everything and were loud. They spoiled our quiet weekend getaway, unfortunately. But, we would stay there again and hope we have better neighbors next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric T.

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

Amazing Setup

My buddy and I came to spend the weekend. Had a great time and made new friends. Mrs. Patty is awesome and she took care of us. I would strongly recommend this for families looking to have fun and get away. Accommodations were on point. Thank you Mrs Patty for a awesome time. I will be front my family up here to experience this. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Randy M., Evington, VA

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

Ok

Ok
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

christie t.

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

Great little cabin

The cabin was very clean and had every thing we needed. The grounds and outdoor facilities were great. Overall, there were many extras I did not expect. The property managers were so nice and helpful. The only suggestions I have are: 1.) more detailed instructions for the keypad (I had difficulty, but it may just be me!) and 2.) the air conditioning unit did not adequately cool the cabin during the hottest part of the day, especially the bedroom, which was furthest away from the unit. The fans helped and we did not suffer too bad! However, these issues would not keep us from returning. As a matter of fact, we are talking about coming back in the Fall. Thanks for providing such a nice place to unwind!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Kevin R.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Watauga River

I was very disappointed. We are in our 60’s and 70’s. We didn’t realize we had to go up and down 15 - 20 steps to get to the cabin. It was very difficult with all of the food, suitcases, etc. The cabin itself was extremely dirty. It’s pretty bad when your shoes stick to the rugs. We had to go from the shower directly into our shoes. Dishes pulled from the cabinets were greasy. Mirrors were smeared, furniture in disrepair. Couldn’t use any of the furniture outside because it was so dirty. Wasn’t about to use the grill. We won’t be back.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024