On lake.Your stay at this Butler vacation home places you within a 10-minute walk of Watauga River and Watauga Lake. Also, Watauga Lake Winery is within 3 miles (5 km) and Watson Island is within 6 miles (10 km).
Abingdon, VA (VJI-Virginia Highlands) - 77 min drive
Restaurants
Butler Trading Post - 28 min drive
JJ's Cafe - 27 min drive
Pleasent's Country Store - 23 min drive
Pizza Place - 28 min drive
river view resturant - 22 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Lake Life Mountain & Lake Views, Hot Tub, & Dock
Escape to the lake and stay above the clouds in this newly renovated 2 story - 5 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom dream home. Boasting breathtaking mountain views with a 5 person hot tub, fireplace, fire pit, pool table, and dock. This open floor plan is perfect for families or large groups! Enjoy the lake, the mountains, the slopes, the races, or a good book. Close to Boone, Blowing Rock, Bristol, and Banner Elk offering restaurants, shopping, skiing, races, and so much more. This incredible home is our paradise.
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)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 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
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 10
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10.
Property is also known as
Beautiful Mountain Home With Lake Views Dock
Lake Life Mountain & Lake Views, Hot Tub, & Dock Butler
Frequently asked questions
How close is Lake Life Mountain & Lake Views, Hot Tub, & Dock to the airport?
This vacation home is 47.7 mi (77-min drive) away from the Abingdon, VA (VJI-Virginia Highlands) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Lake Life Mountain & Lake Views, Hot Tub, & Dock have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
Does Lake Life Mountain & Lake Views, Hot Tub, & Dock offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Lake Life Mountain & Lake Views, Hot Tub, & Dock?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home.
What time is check-in at Lake Life Mountain & Lake Views, Hot Tub, & Dock?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Lake Life Mountain & Lake Views, Hot Tub, & Dock?
Free parking is not available at this vacation home.
Does Lake Life Mountain & Lake Views, Hot Tub, & Dock have a pool?
This vacation home does not have a pool.
Does Lake Life Mountain & Lake Views, Hot Tub, & Dock have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this vacation home.
How close is Lake Life Mountain & Lake Views, Hot Tub, & Dock to downtown Butler?
This vacation home is 6 mi away from Butler.
Reviews
Lake Life Mountain & Lake Views, Hot Tub, & Dock Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.2/10
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 20 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 20 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 20 reviews
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Reviews
8/10 Good
Deena P.
Oct 19, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely mountainside home with many wonderful features! We enjoyed the hot tub, gas fire pit, pool table, lounging in the living room, decks, and king-sized bed.
Deena P.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tia P.
Oct 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Tia P.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
David U.
Aug 7, 2025
David U.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Matt S.
Jul 28, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
This is a really beautiful home that is so close to the lake. The dock has access to a canoe and really great swimming so also a great place to pull a boat up easily. Beautiful home lots of cool features like the pool table with the grill and the Jacuzzi. Everything was easy clean, and I would highly recommend this place to stay.
Matt S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Kimberly B., Anderson SC
Dec 11, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving getaway
The cabin was nice and roomy. Beautiful view. Unfortunately the dishwasher and neither ice maker worked during our stay. It wasn't a deal breaker but was inconvenient with Thanksgiving cooking and dinner. The host was responsive and kind. We would definitely consider this property again.
Kimberly B.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Craig C.
Aug 9, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect family getaway in the mountains
We had nine people for the trip (our family of four and my wife's family visiting from Europe). Six adults and three kids (8 to 12).
This house was perfect. Plenty of room, well maintained, clean and the setting was amazing. Honestly, the pictures are beautiful and the actual views are better.
The main level has the kitchen, dining space, family room and game room with a large deck with a grill and fire pit. The lower level has 5BRs (one MBR), three bathrooms, the laundry room and a covered deck with hot tub.
The house had all the amenities (well stocked kitchen (plates, pots, pans, etc), great wifi, and the AC worked very well (too well for our guests who are not accustomed to using AC as much).
It is a steep drive to the house from the main road (I wouldn't want to do it in bad weather without 4WD), but that is pretty much expected with mountain homes.
For activities, we went to swimming off the dock/canoeing one day and another we rented a pontoon boat (shout out to Mallard Creek Marina).
My only advice/caution would be to come prepared. Butler is pretty isolated. Convenience stores will be 20+ minutes away and most restaurants further (don't expect to use DoorDash here :) ). And cellular service is VERY sparse. Again, we had great connections in the house, but once we left, we were on our own. We loved the remoteness, but if you're not prepared...
I would highly recommend the property and it is certainly a place we would love to return to.
Craig C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
JEFF D.
Mar 19, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
Boys weekend was a success. House was beautiful and pool table was a great option for evening fun!
JEFF D.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
8/10 Good
Nicholas W.
Oct 7, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
Loved our stay here. Beautiful setting and well decorated. Not your typical mountain home. Perfect for a family weekend.
Nicholas W.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Carmen F.
May 7, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Graduation Group
The view was amazing, would recommend this home.
Carmen F.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Steve B., Angola
Oct 3, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Mountain lake paradise
Beautiful place, would recommend this to anyone staying in this area.
Steve B.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
8/10 Good
Andrew C.
Aug 18, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Butler lake house
Great views from the deck. We made good use of the pool table and hot tub. The drive up to the house is very steep. Walking to the dock is really not an option but very easy to park across from the dock and walk down. Rooms and beds were comfortable. We rented a boat, the lake is beautiful!
Andrew C.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Lindsay V.
Aug 5, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property with amazing view
This is a great place to get away! The area is quiet and peaceful. The space was perfect for 8 adults! We all had a wonderful time. The property owner was very responsive and helpful in answering questions and we were prepared to be in the mountains. We would definitely visit again and I’ve shared the listing with some of our other friends.
Lindsay V.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Anne W.
May 9, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great views and access to local fishing spots
My group booked this place because of its proximity to the Watauga- We planned to fish for a long weekend, but the weather had other plans. We spent most of our time taking in the view from the house, hanging in the massive living room, and using the hot tub. Awesome place to stay and we had a great time despite the weather!
Anne W.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
8/10 Good
Charles W.
Mar 30, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Stay w/ Some Hiccups
We could not have been more happy to stay in this lovely home! The entire trip was definitely one to remember! The views were phenomenal , along with the peace and sound of nature. The host has a ''Welcome Handbook" which provides tons of details about the area and events to do etc. which was nice. Overall, the stay was awesome and we would definitely consider this trip again!! On the other hand, I wish there were curtains up on the front windows for more privacy. As other vacationers/workers/anybody arrived, they have full view of the entire Livingroom/Game Room/Kitchen. At night it is pitch dark which makes having those windows wide open extremely creepy. The only lights are those attached to homes in the area which are not helpful. I suggest do not drive at night. Some items were broken and not available for use. The TV and fan setups are not ideal; there are way too many remotes to know what goes where and some were broken. We were taken back by how the handbook requested guest to do cleaning task which should be including in the original cleaning fee that's charged. We shouldn't have to start lienings in the washer, etc. That's what the cleaning fee was for I thought. Lastly, not that it bothered us that much per se but there were dead & live stink bugs and horse flies on the floor. Other than those things, the home is functional and necessities worked so we had a good ole time! Thanks Host!
-Happy Customers.
Charles W.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
6/10 Okay
Gabriella A.
Mar 11, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice but amenities that attached us were not working.
We chose this property to get away and enjoy a cozy fireplace in the mountains. Unfortunately the fireplace was not operational when we arrived. After having to have someone come and “fix” it every single day of our stay, it was never resolved, and we never got to enjoy a fireplace. The property is beautiful, nicely decorated, but it’s a bit far from grocery stores and restaurants. This was an issue when we arrived with ground coffee, and no coffee maker to use. Wish the host would have specified that the coffee machine was a Keurig Machine. Also think it’s important that the host checks on making sure things are replenished from one traveler to the next, example- dish and hand soap were extremely low. The bedrooms were decorated nicely, but some sheets were stained, which was a bit off putting. We did not use the hot tub because the water had a green tint and had a bad smell.
Gabriella A.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
10/10 Excellent
Melissa C.
Nov 15, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful weekend away
We spent 3 nights here and enjoyed every minute! Loved the views, the lake and the house. There isn't any restaurants or close attractions, so we made sure we had all our meals planned out before we arrived. You are close to neighbors, not as secluded as we thought but overall it was just fine and we didn't care.
Melissa C.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
10/10 Excellent
Allison W.
Nov 7, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely perfect
I could not have asked for a better home or experience. The home was beautiful and Brett was a wonderful host. From the cleanliness to the views it could not have been better. I would recommend this home to anyone looking for a one of a kind experience.
Allison W.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
10/10 Excellent
Kelley B., Raleigh, NC
Oct 10, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great house
Owner was quick to respond to questions prior to arrival. House was well equipment and very clean. Our group had a great time and will stay here again.
Kelley B.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
Bridgett W.
Oct 4, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Couples Retreat
This house combined with that spectacular view made for the perfect getaway for our group of 8! The layout of the home was great for entertaining and each bedroom having a nice view and deck access was ideal! Also, our group thoroughly enjoyed the pool table, hot tub, and fire pit! Lastly, we were impressed by how adequately stocked the kitchen was! Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Bridgett W.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
6/10 Okay
Anna E.
Jul 12, 2021
Disliked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous views but not clean
The only major issue is that the house was NOT cleaned at all before we arrived. There was trash on the floors, the porch was a total mess, dead bugs everywhere, ice maker was dirty. IF a cleaning crew did in fact come before our stay, they did nothing but clean toilets and wipe off the kitchen counters. There's no way it could have been professionally cleaned. But once we got over the dirtiness of the house, we enjoyed our stay and loved the pool table and the amazing views.