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Fridge, microwave, oven, coffee/tea maker
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Outdoor dining
Interior
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2500 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Johnson City, TN
  • Place, East Tennessee State University
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Johnson City Mall
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Freedom Hall Civic Center
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional)
    ‪37 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Johnson City

On river.At this Johnson City cabin, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Watauga River and 6 miles (10 km) of Sycamore Shoals State Park. Sycamore Shoals Hospital and Tweetsie Trail Trailhead are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • East Tennessee State University - 14 min drive - 6.7 miles
  • Johnson City Mall - 15 min drive - 7.5 miles
  • Freedom Hall Civic Center - 15 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • Johnson City Medical Center - 17 min drive - 8.6 miles
  • Winged Deer Park - 21 min drive - 8.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪By-Lo Market - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Jersey Mike's Subs - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Papa John's Pizza - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Penny Man's Diner - ‬10 min drive

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!

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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

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 are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
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.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Magnolia Cabin to the airport?

This cabin is 20.8 mi (31-min drive) away from the Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Magnolia Cabin have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cabin.

Does Magnolia Cabin offer free breakfast?

This cabin does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Magnolia Cabin?

No, there is no casino at this cabin.

What time is check-in at Magnolia Cabin?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Magnolia Cabin?

Free parking is not available at this cabin.

Does Magnolia Cabin have a pool?

This cabin does not have a pool.

Does Magnolia Cabin have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cabin.

How close is Magnolia Cabin to downtown Johnson City?

This cabin is 4.3 mi away from Johnson City.

Reviews

Magnolia Cabin Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 111 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 111 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 111 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 111 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 111 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

George S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and well equipped cabin on the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isaac W.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Timothy G.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thank you for sharing your beautiful cozy home with us. The stay was amazing and exactly as described. We were in town for the MLB Speedway Classic and the drive was super easy about 25 minutes. The cabin had everything we needed for a great stay. We will b back
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melody H.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was just perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Four nights on the river

The cabin was clean and comfortable, and everything worked out perfectly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jake H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Property!

This is a beautiful riverside property! This was our second time staying here. Clean and neat and has everything you need!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Sabreena G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Baby Owl

I rented this for my elderly uncle to stay in for our wedding weekend. He loved everything about it and felt very comfortable. He said one of the mornings he was sitting on the porch drinking his coffee, when a baby owl landed near him and stayed there for a long while!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher S., Knoxville

Liked: Cleanliness
What a GREAT place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fly Fishing Getaway

I come up to fish the Watauga and South Holston rivers every year. This place is perfect for that. I have stayed at this property many times, usually the Laurel cabin. This time it was the Magnolia cabin and it was just right!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

LaVerne W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Magnolia house

Beautiful property on the river!!The wildlife was spectacular!Coffee on the porch every morning.
Front porch sittin!!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Marianne A.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

vickie B., Salem

Liked: Cleanliness

Magnolia Cabin

Relaxing visit, enjoyed the porch very much, saw deer across the river, ducks with babies. Took walks on property. Country setting we liked that Cabin is nice and clean and open. Very pleased. Hope to go again. just on outskirts of Johnson City so lots to do! Great place!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just a quick visit

We love it here.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garrett M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome stay!!

Absolutely incredible! Will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David K.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Wendell M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just right

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Kristy F.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Scottie D.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Robert G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

6/10 Okay

Avril A.

Weekend stay

We had stayed in 2 of the other rentals on this property. This one is newer overall, but on last day it rained and there were several leaks around the windows etc... We left early. The owners said it was unusual that this happened.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024