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Watauga Lake Butler Retreat w/ Private Dock!

Butler vacation home with kitchen

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Interior
Outdoor dining
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Butler, TN
  • Place, Watauga Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Butler

On lake.Stay at this Butler vacation home and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Watauga Lake and 9 miles (15 km) of Watauga River. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Williams Island and Fish Springs Marina.
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What's nearby

  • Watauga Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Rico's Pizza & Sub's - ‬47 min drive
  • ‪Big Red Produce - ‬44 min drive
  • ‪Butler Trading Post - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Shirley's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Shirley's Home Cooking - ‬11 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.

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)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

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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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Watauga Lake Butler Retreat w/ Private Dock!

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Canoeing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby

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
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,100 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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 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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

475102

Frequently asked questions

How close is Watauga Lake Butler Retreat w/ Private Dock! to the airport?

This vacation home is 47.7 mi (68-min drive) away from the Abingdon, VA (VJI-Virginia Highlands) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Watauga Lake Butler Retreat w/ Private Dock! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Watauga Lake Butler Retreat w/ Private Dock! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Watauga Lake Butler Retreat w/ Private Dock!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Watauga Lake Butler Retreat w/ Private Dock!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Watauga Lake Butler Retreat w/ Private Dock! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Watauga Lake Butler Retreat w/ Private Dock! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Watauga Lake Butler Retreat w/ Private Dock! to downtown Butler?

This vacation home is 0.6 mi away from Butler.

Watauga Lake Butler Retreat w/ Private Dock! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was cute. Dock and lake were nice. Will book this place again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, well kept lake cabin. Beautiful, peaceful view from the front porch swing.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Nice cozy place to stay!

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

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

10/10 Excellent

Stanislav O.

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

Great place

Comfortable and cozy lake house in a quiet area. We had a great time on the lake and will definitely come back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wendy N

Wonderful Stay at Lake Watauga!

We had a great time fishing, swimming, kayaking, and using the fire pit during this vacation.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen A.

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

Fantastic lake and mountain views

Clean and very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aqsa R.

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

Nice place

Great experience
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crystal C.

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

Perfect Family Trip

The cabin was very clean and perfect. It was very nice and relaxing. Great way to spend family time bringing in the New Year.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kyle r.

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

Awesome place for relaxing and fun

Beautiful, comfortable and clean, the dock at the lake was so nice for fishing, swimming, relaxing. Great deck on the cabin to hang out..Just beautiful. Quiet and private but close enough to get out to area attractions.. highly recommend this place
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lawton C.

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

The Most Wonderful Stay Ever

This was absolutely my “dream house”! Always wanted a mountain house on a lake! This was the most beautiful place we’ve ever stayed at! Would love to come again sometime.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nadiya N.

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

A plus, super clean, very comfortable. Also very private.

The house is absolutely gorgeous, very clean. Everything in a working condition, comfortable beds. Located right on the huge lake, great for fishing. Very private and quiet.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022