Renovated Home w/ Private Dock on Watauga Lake
4.8
Outstanding(36 Reviews)House in Watauga Lake, TN
10 guests · 6 bedrooms · 4 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Parking and more
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About this house rental
Perched on the shore overlooking Watauga Lake, this upscale retreat makes an easygoing home for your next getaway. The 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath vacation rental features an expansive deck with seating and water views, a bright modern interior, and a gourmet kitchen for cooking family meals. Launch your boat at a nearby marina for a day on the water, or explore area highlights including Bristol Caverns and Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park, while Pigeon Forge makes a great day trip!
-- THE PROPERTY --
Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: King Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed | Bedroom 4: 2 Twin Beds | Game Room: Full Bed
Bring your family to stay for a week or weekend of easygoing mornings on the water, movie nights, and evenings around the fire pit as you fill your days with memories for a lifetime!
Wraparound Deck | Smart TVs | Foosball Table | Outdoor Seating
INDOOR LIVING: Smart TVs, electric fireplace, extended dining table, laptop-friendly desk
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, stainless steel appliances, granite counters, 2-person breakfast bar, Keurig, toaster, cooking basics, dishware & flatware
GENERAL: Free WiFi, linens/towels, washer & dryer, towels/linens, gas grill, central A/C & heating, fire pit, high chair, beach towels, Pack 'n Play, cleaning essentials, Pack 'n Play, high chair & umbrella stroller available upon request
FAQ: Sairs to access dock & water, keyless entry, grab rails in shower
PARKING: Gravel driveway (2 vehicles)
-- THE LOCATION --
WATAUGA LAKE (on-site): Cove Ridge Marina & Yacht Club (4.9 miles), Appalachian Boat Tours (7.5 miles), Fish Springs Marina (8.1 miles), Lakeshore Marina (10.8 miles), Pioneer Landing Campground (13.4 miles), fly fishing (rainbow & brown trout), rafting, kayaking, floating, canoeing
AREA ATTRACTIONS (DAY TRIPS: Sugar Mountain, NC, Beech Mountain, NC, Blowing Rock, NC, Asheville, NC, Pigeon Forge, TN
ESSENTIALS: Food City (21.4 miles), Watauga Medical Center Emergency Room (39.0 miles)
AIRPORT: Tri-Cities Airport (44.9 miles)
*Want to find travel times to specific attractions? Please reference the map below for the property’s approximate location!*
-- REST EASY WITH US --
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-- POLICIES --
- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: There are stairs to access the lake and dock, which may be difficult for guests with limited mobility
- NOTE: Water shoes are recommended for the dock as it gets hot in the sun
-- THE PROPERTY --
Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: King Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed | Bedroom 4: 2 Twin Beds | Game Room: Full Bed
Bring your family to stay for a week or weekend of easygoing mornings on the water, movie nights, and evenings around the fire pit as you fill your days with memories for a lifetime!
Wraparound Deck | Smart TVs | Foosball Table | Outdoor Seating
INDOOR LIVING: Smart TVs, electric fireplace, extended dining table, laptop-friendly desk
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, stainless steel appliances, granite counters, 2-person breakfast bar, Keurig, toaster, cooking basics, dishware & flatware
GENERAL: Free WiFi, linens/towels, washer & dryer, towels/linens, gas grill, central A/C & heating, fire pit, high chair, beach towels, Pack 'n Play, cleaning essentials, Pack 'n Play, high chair & umbrella stroller available upon request
FAQ: Sairs to access dock & water, keyless entry, grab rails in shower
PARKING: Gravel driveway (2 vehicles)
-- THE LOCATION --
WATAUGA LAKE (on-site): Cove Ridge Marina & Yacht Club (4.9 miles), Appalachian Boat Tours (7.5 miles), Fish Springs Marina (8.1 miles), Lakeshore Marina (10.8 miles), Pioneer Landing Campground (13.4 miles), fly fishing (rainbow & brown trout), rafting, kayaking, floating, canoeing
AREA ATTRACTIONS (DAY TRIPS: Sugar Mountain, NC, Beech Mountain, NC, Blowing Rock, NC, Asheville, NC, Pigeon Forge, TN
ESSENTIALS: Food City (21.4 miles), Watauga Medical Center Emergency Room (39.0 miles)
AIRPORT: Tri-Cities Airport (44.9 miles)
*Want to find travel times to specific attractions? Please reference the map below for the property’s approximate location!*
-- REST EASY WITH US --
Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.
-- POLICIES --
- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: There are stairs to access the lake and dock, which may be difficult for guests with limited mobility
- NOTE: Water shoes are recommended for the dock as it gets hot in the sun
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Family friendly
Map of Watauga Lake, TN
Reviews
4.8
Outstanding(36 Reviews)4.8
This was a wonderful house for my college friends to spend the week relaxing on the lake. The house is well-appointed. It is in a beautiful area and the dock access to bring our boat was ideal.
The things I would change: All of the items in the kitchen were labeled in the cupboards, however, not all of those items still exist in the kitchen. Also, we needed extra blankets and there are no additional linens in the home. The deck supports have noticeably sunk. And the trash and food disposal instructions were contradictory due to recent bear activity.
But those were minor inconveniences and we really enjoyed our stay.
4.8
We stayed in this beautiful and spacious lake home for the 4th of July holiday and loved it! It was very clean, has plenty of room for large families and is extremely well equipped with everything you need to enjoy your lake vacation. The grandkids loved swimming off the dock and playing foosball in the game room. We would definitely choose this home again!
4.8
This house among the trees with access to a dock was fantastic for our family’s annual spiritual retreat. The water was cool and the floating was refreshing. Great setup for evening s’mores and the house was well stocked with spice basics.
4.8
Wonderful place to stay and relax!
4.8
Two families celebrated the graduations of a niece and nephew from EtSU.
4.8
Loved it.
Beautiful view.
Great house.
Away from the cares of the world.
A bit of a trek to the house.
Nice dock in a great cove.
Thanks.
4.8
Beautiful home with great outdoor space and view of the lake! The house fit our group of 9 perfectly.
Only complaint: the mattresses are not comfortable.
4.8
Beautiful
4.8
Beautiful home, nicely decorated, so much space, comfortable beds, great deck and fire pit. Hiking the 128 stairs to the lake was not as bad as I though it would be, but it did make the lake feel far away, and we didn't use the lake as much as I expected. All in all, we had a great weekend of relaxation.
4.8
What a treat to find this lovely home at the end of the road! We will be back!
4.8
Our group of 50(ish) YO men stayed after doing some section hiking on the AT nearby. This was a perfect relaxing end to our trip!
4.8
The house is really nice and very comfortable for all nine of us!
All of the beds were very firm, some memory foam mattress pads would be great! And for some reason, the water in the master bathroom, shower doesn’t get hot… But other than that the place was very comfortable!!
4.8
Very easy and enjoyable.
4.8
If 10 ☆'s were an option, that's what we would leave!
This property is very well maintained!
Ample space inside and out for our motley crew !
Excellent communication- Super nice and very helpful with questions we had about the area.
We had no need for any communication about the property, as it was perfectly self exclamatory and well equipped.
- Very Clean-
I am very particular and carry cleaning supplies with me to every hotel and vacation rental. This is the 1st time, ever, that I didn't have to use them!
Some reviews mentioned the stairs to the dock. Stairs and trails are expected to maintain a safe distance from lakes and rivers. I was ecstatic with the well constructed stairwell and banisters!
Thank You For a Wonderful Stay!!
4.8
Perfect Lake House and Property!
If 10 ☆'s were an option, that's what we would leave!
This property is very well maintained!
Ample space inside and out for our motley crew !
Excellent communication- Super nice and very helpful with questions we had about the area.
We had no need for any communication about the property, as it was perfectly self exclamatory and well equipped.
- Very Clean-
I am very particular and carry cleaning supplies with me to every hotel and vacation rental. This is the 1st time, ever, that I didn't have to use them!
Some reviews mentioned the stairs to the dock. Stairs and trails are expected to maintain a safe distance from lakes and rivers. I was ecstatic with the well constructed stairwell and banisters!
Thank You For a Wonderful Stay!!
4.8
Fun family time
The property was perfect for our family. Would have been nice to have more water toys to use besides 3 noodles. The view was wonderful and the house was nicely stocked.
4.8
Lake House Review
Nice relaxing stay.
4.8
Really clean and excellent kitchen for preparing meals. The dock was outstanding and easily accessible with water craft.
4.8
We picked up our son and his tramily on one of the local trailheads as they are thru-hiking the AT. The drive to the house is a little sketchy but if you hit the grocery store on your way in, there's no reason to leave until your trip is over! There are even fresh herbs in the driveway! You can unload right into the main level (only two steps up to the front door). Huge, nice fridge! Plenty of sleeping options and big bathrooms all fully stocked with towels, shampoo, soap and toilet paper. The kitchen had everything you need to prepare meals. There are lots of glasses, dishes and silverware to use (so no paper products needed) as well as a dishwasher. Laundry detergent, dishwashing liquid and detergent included. Lounging on the deck was a favorite activity. There are 110 steps down to the dock but not bad if you rest on the way back up! A great time was had by all!
4.8
Great property and location.
Really clean and excellent kitchen for preparing meals. The dock was outstanding and easily accessible with water craft.
4.8
Want for nothing!
We picked up our son and his tramily on one of the local trailheads as they are thru-hiking the AT. The drive to the house is a little sketchy but if you hit the grocery store on your way in, there's no reason to leave until your trip is over! There are even fresh herbs in the driveway! You can unload right into the main level (only two steps up to the front door). Huge, nice fridge! Plenty of sleeping options and big bathrooms all fully stocked with towels, shampoo, soap and toilet paper. The kitchen had everything you need to prepare meals. There are lots of glasses, dishes and silverware to use (so no paper products needed) as well as a dishwasher. Laundry detergent, dishwashing liquid and detergent included. Lounging on the deck was a favorite activity. There are 110 steps down to the dock but not bad if you rest on the way back up! A great time was had by all!
4.8
Very nice home with great accommodations. We had 8 people with us and everyone had plenty of room. We could all sit at the table together for meals, but there’s plenty of outdoor seating, too. Kitchen is well-stocked with a Keurig coffee maker, but also a drip one, too. A large crock pot is available, too. Plenty of parking for cars. (We had 3). The views of the lake were wonderful. For families, there is a high chair and a pack away crib, too. Would recommend this house. My only criticism would be the water was not ultra hot. It was warm, but after a long hike, a hotter shower would have been great. Overall, a very nice vacation for us!
4.8
House was amazing, beautiful! Had everything you need and more. HOWEVER... city girls like me should know that you have to go up a narrow steep twisty road. And just when you think you are there, make a steeper turn up higher around a few more curves. But otherwise it was incredible - my men did not have problems with the curves.
4.8
Watauga Lake Getaway
Very nice home with great accommodations. We had 8 people with us and everyone had plenty of room. We could all sit at the table together for meals, but there’s plenty of outdoor seating, too. Kitchen is well-stocked with a Keurig coffee maker, but also a drip one, too. A large crock pot is available, too. Plenty of parking for cars. (We had 3). The views of the lake were wonderful. For families, there is a high chair and a pack away crib, too. Would recommend this house. My only criticism would be the water was not ultra hot. It was warm, but after a long hike, a hotter shower would have been great. Overall, a very nice vacation for us!
4.8
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House was amazing, beautiful! Had everything you need and more. HOWEVER... city girls like me should know that you have to go up a narrow steep twisty road. And just when you think you are there, make a steeper turn up higher around a few more curves. But otherwise it was incredible - my men did not have problems with the curves.
4.8
We had a fantastic weekend at your home. It was a great space for our family and friends. Communication was excellent, and the home was perfect.
4.8
Wonderful weekend
We had a fantastic weekend at your home. It was a great space for our family and friends. Communication was excellent, and the home was perfect.
4.8
We have rented facilities for many years for our leadership retreat. This was undoubtedly the best we have had. It was so clean and well appointed. Everything we could think of was supplied for us. The view was absolutely breathtaking! Easy check-in and out. Caretaker was there when we arrived. Very nice and accommodating. Would definitely recommend and hope to come back.
4.8
Definitely five stars recommend.
4.8
Great Weekend . . . And the view!!!
Terrific stay! The home was immaculate and everything you could think of was provided. We have leased many homes and/or cabins over the years and this one was hands down the best yet! Only one thing we could think of that would have made this a perfect stay would have been a nice hot tub on the deck overlooking the beautiful lake!
4.8
Perfect escape! And the view....
We have rented facilities for many years for our leadership retreat. This was undoubtedly the best we have had. It was so clean and well appointed. Everything we could think of was supplied for us. The view was absolutely breathtaking! Easy check-in and out. Caretaker was there when we arrived. Very nice and accommodating. Would definitely recommend and hope to come back.
4.8
A warm, clean, beautiful and modern home, has wonderful landview.
Definitely five stars recommend.
4.8
The house was perfect! The drive to it was challenging on a motorcycle though but got easier the more times we did it.
4.8
Boys trip 2021
The house was perfect! The drive to it was challenging on a motorcycle though but got easier the more times we did it.
4.8
Wonderful.. Everything we expected and more. Would definitely stay here again.
4.8
The only problems we had were at check in as the code had changed and we were unable to get in. We therefore had to stay elsewhere for the night. We had contacted the person but didn’t get a response. We are hopeful we will be reimbursed for the loss of a night. It was very difficult to get connected to use the phone making it difficult to communicate with family staying in different locations. The house was beautiful however.
4.8
I’m in love with this property and now Watauga Lake! My family of 5 stayed here for a last minute vacation and easily could have had another family stay with us! Lake access was amazing. We did nearby zip lines, UTV riding, boat rental. The nearby Thai and Italian restaurants are amazing! Very clean and view unlike any other!
4.8
Family Trip
Wonderful.. Everything we expected and more. Would definitely stay here again.
4.8
Lovely home
The only problems we had were at check in as the code had changed and we were unable to get in. We therefore had to stay elsewhere for the night. We had contacted the person but didn’t get a response. We are hopeful we will be reimbursed for the loss of a night. It was very difficult to get connected to use the phone making it difficult to communicate with family staying in different locations. The house was beautiful however.
4.8
Lake life~ if you were looking for a beautiful home that sleeps many, is tucked away high in the mountains and on Wataug Lake, than this is the house for you! The house is clean and modern & has a lovely dock. There are about 100 stairs to the lake so keep that in mind when booking the house (it actually makes for a great workout running up and down the stairs.) We will definitely be back!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Watauga Lake?
The average price for a rental in Watauga Lake is $427 per night. This rental is $83 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Renovated Home w/ Private Dock on Watauga Lake. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Renovated Home w/ Private Dock on Watauga Lake pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Renovated Home w/ Private Dock on Watauga Lake?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, fireplace, parking, and laundry.
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