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Every Fisherman's Dream! Located on the beautiful Watauga River!

Vacation home perfectly located for exploring Elizabethton

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Elizabethton, TN
  • Place, Watauga River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Brumit Island
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Watauga Lake
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional)
    ‪42 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Elizabethton

City center stay.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Watauga River and 2 miles (3 km) of Carter Mansion with a stay here. Tennessee College of Applied Technology Elizabethton - Main Campus and Harmon Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Watauga River - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Brumit Island - 2 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Sycamore Shoals State Park - 9 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Bristol Motor Speedway - 26 min drive - 19.1 miles
  • Watauga Lake - 28 min drive - 9.6 miles

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Papa John's Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Southern Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mayflower Seafood Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 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.

Every Fisherman's Dream! Located on the beautiful Watauga River!

Fisherman's Dream is ideal for any fisherman, family or corporate getaway. We offer a beautiful lot with wade out fishing, mountainous views and the tranquility we all need these days. Property includes all linens, fully equipped kitchen, washer & drier, gas grill, TV & WiFi, and both a gas and wood burning fire pit. All you have to pack is your fishing pole and personal items. If you forget your gear or need new gear, our property is located DIRECTLY across the road from Appalachian Outpost. They have a ton of fishing supplies and are very informative!

Fisherman's Dream has 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. The master bedroom has a queen sized bed that will sleep 2. The other two bedrooms each have 2 full sized beds that could easily allow this property to sleep 10!

Located just 5 minutes to the quaint city of Elizabethton, you can find great local eateries such as the famous Ridgewood BBQ. If you don't want make the trip to town or fry your catch of the day, delivery is available. The grocery store and package stores are 5 minutes away, yet you still have the tranquil setting of a mountain retreat! It is truly the best of both worlds.

Bristol Motor Speedway is only 15 minutes away!! It 's a perfect way to spend race weekend; fish in the day and race at night!!! Roan Mountain State Park, Watauga Lake, and the Jonesborough Storytelling Festival are also very convenient to this property.

The Watauga River offers the some of the best trout fishing in the entire USA! With approximately 2000 fish per acre (yes, you read that correctly). Trout species in the Watauga River are Rainbow, Brook and Brown. There are also various non-game species. This property is almost halfway down the river. It is perfect for taking a lunch break, refilling the cooler, or just stretching your legs before you continue down stream.

Did I mention that right outside the back door of this property is what I call "The Church Hole?" Fisherman almost always stop to fish this location and usually catch something. You can also sit on the bank and just cast a few if you aren't up for wading in the river.

Fisherman's Dream has something to offer everyone. We hope to see you soon.

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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
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • 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
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Every Fisherman's Dream Located Beautiful Watauga River House
Every Fisherman's Dream Located Beautiful Watauga River
Every Fisherman's Dream Located Beautiful Watauga River House
Every Fisherman's Dream Located Beautiful Watauga River House
Every Fisherman's Dream Located Beautiful Watauga River

Frequently asked questions

How close is Every Fisherman's Dream! Located on the beautiful Watauga River! to the airport?

This vacation home is 27.4 mi (37-min drive) away from the Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Every Fisherman's Dream! Located on the beautiful Watauga River! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Every Fisherman's Dream! Located on the beautiful Watauga River! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Every Fisherman's Dream! Located on the beautiful Watauga River!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Every Fisherman's Dream! Located on the beautiful Watauga River!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Every Fisherman's Dream! Located on the beautiful Watauga River!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Every Fisherman's Dream! Located on the beautiful Watauga River! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Every Fisherman's Dream! Located on the beautiful Watauga River! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Every Fisherman's Dream! Located on the beautiful Watauga River! to downtown Elizabethton?

This vacation home is 1.8 mi away from Elizabethton.

Every Fisherman's Dream! Located on the beautiful Watauga River! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 247 out of 266 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 266 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 266 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 266 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 266 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Grace S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love the place, 2nd time there. It’s our go-to in Elizabethton!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maranatha B.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place to stay on the river! Me and my buddies had a great time. Close to everything you need, house has everything you need. Host is quick at responding to questions. Have already booked another trip for next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis W., N BARRINGTON

Liked: Cleanliness
This property very well maintained, fully functional with all amenities, highly responsive owner. The front of the property simply appears as a nice house just off Broad St. But the back of the house, yard, firepit, directly on the river with easy wading access makes it special for the fisherman.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family fun and softball!

We were in town for softball nationals, but this home was the highlight of our stay. Our stay at this Tennessee riverfront home was nothing short of perfect. The property sits right on the water, offering stunning views from sunrise to sunset. The beautifully landscaped grounds felt like something out of a magazine — lush greenery, vibrant flowers, and perfectly maintained outdoor spaces made it a joy just to walk around. Whether sitting on the deck with a morning coffee or relaxing by the river in the evening, the environment was peaceful and restorative. The gentle sounds of the water, the fresh air, and the privacy of the location made it an ideal place to unwind. If you’re looking for a scenic and truly relaxing escape, this home is a gem.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie J.

Family reunion

Couldn’t get key out of box. Son got it out. Before leaving couldn’t get the key box opened- finally after several tries son got it. Dishwasher about to fall out of cabinet.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fisherman's Dream

The house was beautiful. Only think you need are toiletries, food and the rest is provided. Just spending time on porch watching the river go by was so relaxing.My daughter loved the hammock, and took a nap in it. Really enjoyed the stay and planning on booking again
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don T., Evansville, IN

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect fit

Just a quick getaway for us. Everything was great, beautiful setting.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Every Fisherman's Dream

Excellent. Everything was absolutely wonderful! We will definitely stay here again. In fact, this will be our go-to if it's available.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vernon P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing

It was such a nice place to stay. It was very peaceful. The place was clean and comfortable. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great get away

Perfect spot to relax after a day of class. Definitely would rent again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect!

The stay was great no issues! Fishing was fantastic
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Amy M.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Oh, this was bad

I was sorely disappointed to get here and find the disgusting kitchen. Two of the burners on the stove needed the drip trays replaced. Beyond the cleaning stage. Opened the oven to find a sheet pan with 4 old baked potatoes, coated in butter or something. I threw the whole thing away. Toaster, every handle in the place, counters, table, all grimy. Owner offered to send someone to clean, but who wants to watch an angry cleaning person cleaning again, and we didn't want to leave our stuff with an angry cleaning person, either. I traveled 600 miles to clean a kitchen! The grill was the same. A beer bottle with cigarette butts in it sat on the grill. Empty beer box on the porch. Just a horrible thing to walk into. I felt compelled to clean up so that I wouldn't be charged for leaving it a mess! Pop cup in the driveway. Wet papertowels in the sink. Stones in the dryer, which had 1" of lint in the lint trap. There were no dish rags or sponges to clean anything, so we went to WalMart. You are welcome to the next guest. The owners did initiate a refund of our cleaning fee and one day's rental, but it went to a closed account, so now that fight begins. A beautiful home in a great location. The owners are just a little lacking in upkeep and cleaning. They allowed the previous renters to stay too long with no thought to the time it would take to clean things up. They allowed 3 hours of cleaning for what should have been given 3 days! Anyway, will never, ever return.or grease
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thanksgiving trip

This is our 3rd. Thanksgiving stay. We choose Fisherman’s dream for the views, fishing and the house is always clean and decorated with a cute cabin feel with the closeness of town a few min. Away. Just watch out for the bear in the kitchen in the middle of the night. If you don’t believe us book a stay and find out for yourself.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Courtney H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful backyard

We stayed at this lovely property for two nights while visiting our son at ETSU. The house was very clean. We really enjoyed the rocking chairs and propane fireplace on the back porch. It was wonderful to sit out there in the mornings with our coffee. It rained a bit during our visit, so we didn’t get to make use of the fire pit. There were plenty of towels and most other necessities. Make sure to bring soap, shampoo, and conditioner, as that is not provided. The master bedroom mattress seemed a little worn, but the other beds were newer and comfortable. Overall, we all really enjoyed our stay and would come back again in the future. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great weekend

Beautiful property. Loved being right on the water & so close to downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aimee G.

Liked: Cleanliness

R&R

Cozy and Relaxing. Owner places all practical day to day needs at your fingertips. My husband and I had a wonderful stay with our friends!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very clean, ideal for fishing

Very clean property, exactly as pictured. Beautiful views of the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Another great stay

It was another great stay at Fisherman's Dream. The house was clean and well stocked. Great place for family and a trip down the river with Watauga Kayak.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

SARABETH S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful home on the river.

The river is literally a stones throw from the porch. The guys and kids enjoyed fishing.They caught a few trout which we released but we also saw others catching fish most days. The fire pit was a hit with the kids too. Smores every night! I enjoyed watching the wildlife from the porch rockers especially the geese every morning. The house was clean and well stocked. This is our 4th stay because it's a perfect vacation on the river.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great backyard and on the river

Watauga River is beautiful and peaceful
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent stay

Property was very clean and cozy. Had family over and fished off the riverbank. The backyard is exactly as pictured and there is a raised up plateau with chairs that is right on the river and you can fish from right on the river. There is a river access also if you want to go into the river. Loved my stay and the hosts went above and beyond for me when I needed them due to my error
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louis and Sarah F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home

This is our second time staying at this beautiful home and we absolutely love it. Their is plenty of room for the family The view of the river and sitting arrangements at the river are the best. The host was super nice and answered any questions promptly. She also let us know when it was ready for our stay, so we actually got to check in earlier than expected, so that was nice. If I could give this home 10 stars I would. We will be back to stay again in the future and recommend this place to family and friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Howey R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great and clean. Wonderful place to stay for old friends to catch up on old times and fish

Great
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clint D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay

Beautiful spot on the river. Great spot to hang out.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024