Just got back from a great week at this beautiful home. The house and location are perfect. Nestled in a quiet cove on a quiet lake, Kristie and Donoven provided a wonderful getaway experience for my family. In addition to picturesque views from the balconies and from the hot tub, the house has easy access to the water and plenty watercraft to enjoy on the lake. They have made the house very user friendly and also include a book outlining anything you would need to know. They were also accessible by text if needed. They left us a welcome basket of treats and a basket with everything to make s’mores. Everything in this home is well thought out, down to the chargers by the beds and the organized crate for the fire pit that has everything you need to get a good fire going. We enjoyed kayaking every day, swimming in the lake, using the hot tub at night and we also rented a boat from a local marina for a day. The beds are super comfy so I ended up asking the owner for the mattress info to buy one for my home. The only thing we weren’t aware of beforehand was that the first floor does not have AC. There are several fans to be used for that area which helped a bit but we didn’t hang on that floor much due to that. I can’t recommend this house enough, we will definitely be back!

What an amazing vacation we had at Skipping Stones. Christie and Donaven are so amazing. Super nice and accommodating. This is THE place to stay on Lake Watauga hands down. Everything was top-notch! The beds were super comfy (best night's sleep we have had in months!) Our family fell in love with this place and are looking forward to when we can return and enjoy ourselves there again. The Community at Lake Watauga is unmatched. There are so many places to eat around town. Our favorites are Big Dan's, Fatz, Butler Trading Post and our favorite Maddie Moes! We did eat in a few times, picking up groceries at Dollar General. If you are thinking about staying on Lake Watauga and don't give this place a chance, you are doing yourselves, your family, and your guests an injustice. THANK YOU Donaven and Christie! :) We hope to see you soon! Many Blessings, Sean, Jill & Adam...

Skipping Stones Getaway was a great spot to unwind. The house was ideal and had all of the amenities we could need. The thoughtful details layout and dock with all the toys made the week enjoyable. The cove was perfect for just tootling around on the kayaks, paddle board or canoe. And the size of the dock was great to catch rays or roam around. The home has just about everything you could ask for and then some. Overall a perfect spot to getaway and unwind.

Our entire family spent 5 days at Skipping Stones Getaway, and it couldn’t have been any better! Donovan and Christy have definitely gone that extra mile and thought of every possible thing that their guests may need during their stay! Highly recommend!!

I wish I could give this cozy home more then five stars. I felt right at home, and don’t worry if you forget to pack an item this home is fully stocked, from toothpaste to paper towels. There was also plenty of lake activities to enjoy and a hot tub to relax in at night with a great view of the lake. I would recommend Stepping Stones to anyone of any age And. Donaven and Christie are great hosts.

The house and location on the lake are great. The owner thought of everything when furnishing the house, which appears to be newly updated and was very clean. There is plenty of room for everyone to spread out - inside and out. The house and amenities pictured on the post are exactly what you get. The owner was very responsive to my questions and even texted me during our stay. to make sure we had everything we needed and were comfortable. You will not be disappointed if you rent this house!

We had a very nice stay- house was well appointed and clean. They thought of every detail. Thank you

My husband and I rented this beautiful home on the Lake. The 3rd floor master suite is wonderful. The bed was very comfortable. Shower is great. There is a large walk-in closet. Balconies galore for sitting outside. Plenty of parking, however if you have a boat trailer it is tricky (you can’t turn around and backing up into the long drive with a trailer can be difficult). I highly recommend launching your boat BEFORE you get to the house. The boat launch is just minutes away. The dock has a lift or you can tie up beside it. Nice little touches (snacks available, toothbrushes if you forgot yours, plenty of towels, plush rugs in the bathrooms, chargers by the bed). Very nicely furnished. Communication was excellent. You can tell there is great pride in this house as well as thoughtfulness for guests.

"Perfection". It is a word often overused, but in this case it is the only correct word. This place is perfection. No detail has been overlooked, no nuance left to chance. The entire place has been carefully thought out and beautifully designed. The house and every inch of the property is stunning, and there are so many amazing places to relax, you might be uncertain which to choose. It is an understatement to say the hosts have thought of EVERYTHING. There's no worry about anything here not meeting expectations. Be prepared instead for everything to exceed them. Christie and Donaven have created a masterpiece, and we cannot wait to return.

Pictures do this no Justice. It’s beauty and serenity, calm peaceful surroundings, melt all stress away. Christie and Donavan were super responsive with my questions, and they have thought of literally everything you might need. I have to say, this is by far the BEST vacation I’ve ever had. Do visit Fish Springs Marina, rent a pontoon boat, and enjoy the beauty of the lake. Half the shoreline is Cherokee national forest, and uninhabited…except by nature. We saw Bald Eagles and all manner of creatures. None worrisome at the property though. We swam( lake was perfect temp this time of year and CLEAN) and floated and canoed..( didn’t venture on kayaks). Just serene, wonderfullly amazing views. The dock was peaceful, all the furniture was comfy inside and out! We WILL return. We love you guys for having us and love the attention to detail!