Bear Cub Cabin - Cozy Lakefront With Amazing Mountain Views
Cabin in Watauga Lake, TN
6 guests · 4 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
About this cabin rental
Come home for the holidays to Bear Cub Cabin located on the picturesque Watauga Lake. Enjoy nearby skiing with three different resort options, snowflakes falling from the sky, and snuggling up around the firepit area roasting s’mores. Enjoy mountain and lake views sitting in the new therapeutic hot tub. Same day booking is possible calendar will not show open, message the owner to check availability.
This property is lakefront with a private covered dock and an amazing fire pit area. The view is spectacular with the undeveloped Cherokee National Forest directly across from the lake. This cabin has 2 adjoining bedrooms, a loft, one bath, a covered porch, and a deck. The cabin includes a king-size bed, a queen-size bed, a queen-size sleeper sofa, and two twin beds in the loft area. We are excited to announce that overlooking the lake, we have a brand new tranquility aqua therapy 6 person hot tub with a lounger seat, led lighting, and Bluetooth. Cabin is spotless and well stocked for cooking and grilling. Full-size stainless-steel appliances, washer and dryer, granite countertops, wireless internet, heating/cooling, kitchen and grilling utensils, propane grill, and plenty of outdoor furniture. Towels and linens are supplied. Snuggle up by the floor-to-ceiling gas log fireplace. Three flat-screen tv's with over 10,000 tv shows and movie options. Large patio area around the fire pit. Enjoy the view and bar area on the deck while grilling. Vibe Paddleboard, Ascend Kayak, lifejackets, and a floating Rubber Duckie Mat for the water are available for guests to use. There are 60 stairs to get down to the dock. Head down to your own private dock to watch the perfect sunset. Ample parking space that is flat and level if pulling a boat or ATV trailer. You can rent a boat from one of the local marinas or bring your own boat and tie to the side of the dock during your stay. Two jet ski ramps are available for guests to use if bringing jet skis. A public boat ramp is 15 minutes away. New boat ramp 5 minutes away is coming soon. Types of fish found on Watauga Lake are: rainbow trout, small and largemouth bass, bluegill, catfish and more. Local grocery stores are 20 minutes away. Things to do nearby: Appalachian Ski Mountain, Beach Ski Resort, Sugar Mountain Ski Resort, and Hawksnest Snow Tubing. Virginia Creeper Trail, Bristol Motor Speedway, Villa Nove and Watauga Lake Wineries, Downtown King Street in Boone, Elk River Club for the golf enthusiasm and Doe Mountain Recreation Park. Doe Mountain Recreation Park offers more than 50 miles of trails for ATV, UTV, and hiking. Earn points while staying with us with One Key, the new rewards program for booking with family brands Expedia, hotels.com, and VRBO. A maximum of 6 guests is allowed. No smoking or parties, pets are allowed (message owner for restrictions). Come see what lakefront living is all about at Bear Cub Cabin!
This property is lakefront with a private covered dock and an amazing fire pit area. The view is spectacular with the undeveloped Cherokee National Forest directly across from the lake. This cabin has 2 adjoining bedrooms, a loft, one bath, a covered porch, and a deck. The cabin includes a king-size bed, a queen-size bed, a queen-size sleeper sofa, and two twin beds in the loft area. We are excited to announce that overlooking the lake, we have a brand new tranquility aqua therapy 6 person hot tub with a lounger seat, led lighting, and Bluetooth. Cabin is spotless and well stocked for cooking and grilling. Full-size stainless-steel appliances, washer and dryer, granite countertops, wireless internet, heating/cooling, kitchen and grilling utensils, propane grill, and plenty of outdoor furniture. Towels and linens are supplied. Snuggle up by the floor-to-ceiling gas log fireplace. Three flat-screen tv's with over 10,000 tv shows and movie options. Large patio area around the fire pit. Enjoy the view and bar area on the deck while grilling. Vibe Paddleboard, Ascend Kayak, lifejackets, and a floating Rubber Duckie Mat for the water are available for guests to use. There are 60 stairs to get down to the dock. Head down to your own private dock to watch the perfect sunset. Ample parking space that is flat and level if pulling a boat or ATV trailer. You can rent a boat from one of the local marinas or bring your own boat and tie to the side of the dock during your stay. Two jet ski ramps are available for guests to use if bringing jet skis. A public boat ramp is 15 minutes away. New boat ramp 5 minutes away is coming soon. Types of fish found on Watauga Lake are: rainbow trout, small and largemouth bass, bluegill, catfish and more. Local grocery stores are 20 minutes away. Things to do nearby: Appalachian Ski Mountain, Beach Ski Resort, Sugar Mountain Ski Resort, and Hawksnest Snow Tubing. Virginia Creeper Trail, Bristol Motor Speedway, Villa Nove and Watauga Lake Wineries, Downtown King Street in Boone, Elk River Club for the golf enthusiasm and Doe Mountain Recreation Park. Doe Mountain Recreation Park offers more than 50 miles of trails for ATV, UTV, and hiking. Earn points while staying with us with One Key, the new rewards program for booking with family brands Expedia, hotels.com, and VRBO. A maximum of 6 guests is allowed. No smoking or parties, pets are allowed (message owner for restrictions). Come see what lakefront living is all about at Bear Cub Cabin!
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Family friendly
Map of Watauga Lake, TN
££££
Reviews
5.0
Beautiful relaxing location on the water; very clean and well kept; lots of enjoyable water amenities for all seasons and very kind and polite hosts make this place the one to go and truly enjoy this beautiful lake. The views and surroundings will immediately set you in a relaxed open mood. Thank you for sharing this beautiful spot!
5.0
This is a beautiful property with gorgeous views and access to the lake. As quests there was excellent communication with the owners. The property was clean and comfortable. We had everything we needed to cook and spend a very relaxing few days. Definitely a 10/10❤️
5.0
We loved staying at Bear Cub Cabin. Cabin was very clean and well stocked with everything you will need. Charity was a wonderful host and very responsive throughout our stay. Watauga lake is beautiful with surrounding mountains. We really enjoyed the 2 wineries within a couple of miles of the cabin. Both had stunning views and property grounds were amazing. We were so happy to visit this area and very happy with Bear Cub Cabin.
5.0
The view is amazing. The dock has wonderful chairs to sit on and is easy to use whether it’s bringing your own boat and docking or using the provided kayaks. Beds were comfortable and air-conditioning worked fantastic! We used the grill probably twice a day which was a great benefit. It was the perfect size for our family of three and Charity is very responsive and easy to work with. Looking forward to coming back
5.0
Beautiful property, clean, well maintained. Fabulous time at the lake.
5.0
Wonderful
5.0
This is such a beautiful and inviting property. The host was very responsive and helpful. We really enjoyed our stay and will return.
5.0
A great place to stay summer or winter!!
5.0
We had a wonderful and relaxing stay at Bear Cub Cabin! Charity had everything all ready and communication was great from beginning to end! The view is unbelievable - watching the sunset from the dock was our favorite! We had everything we needed and we can’t wait to visit again!!
5.0
We absolutely loved our stay at Bear Cub Cabin! We were in town to go to the Bristol race but after getting to this beautiful cozy cabin, we ditched the Friday night race. Everything was so nice and clean and there were lots of little touches to make our stay extra comfy and relaxed. We went fishing out of Fish Springs Marina, which was great. We loved the surrounding area (towns of Butler and Elizabethton), the people were super friendly. We enjoyed the slower pace an even the lack of cell service was nice at times. I highly recommend this cabin and the hosts!
5.0
My husband and I came here just for one night and it was the best one day getaway ever. We love to visit watauga lake and find that we always have to book a house that is way too big for us to get the amenities we want. 1000% book this place if you’re looking for a perfect property to swim in the lake, float, paddle board, and then grill out and have a fire. Also the bed was probably the most comfortable bed we’ve ever slept on.
5.0
great property with good parking. Only complaint , we didn't have a toaster but used stove so it was ok. view is wonderful.
5.0
What a beautiful, relaxing place! We had a great time on the lake and were very comfortable in the Cabin. We will hopefully return.
5.0
My family had a great stay the last week of July. The views from the house and fire pit are great. We cooked outside on the grill or fire pit almost everyday. Their dock is awesome and my kids had a blast jumping off of it 1000s of times a day. Great spot to swim and the sunsets down there are top notch!
5.0
We had a fantastic time! Everything was as pictured, house was clean and very well stocked with kitchen supplies, linens, and even some extras like games/coloring supplies! The steps down to the lake were no big deal for us, would be tough for someone with mobility issues but this is well advertised in the listing. Kids (9 and 11) had a blast on the lily pad floating mat. We would not hesitate to stay again and Charity went above and beyond! Excellent host and excellent stay!
5.0
We had a wonderful stay the Bear Cub cabin on Watauga Lake. The cabin was very clean and had many special little touches around it. My 6 year old and 3 year old loved the loft! Charity had toys and little things up there for children. There were drawers with coloring books and games as well. We ate outside every night and enjoyed the view from the outdoor dining table. The fire pit was very nice as well! The dock was clean and the floating mat was a hit with everyone! We decided that we need to get one now! We brought our own boat and launched it at Rat Branch on the other end of the lake. It was a beautiful 20 minute boat ride to the house along the main channel. They are putting in a new boat launch very close to the cabin, just down the road. One thing to note is that it was a bit too tight for two families. The master bedroom and the 2nd bedroom are right beside each other. The guests in the master bedroom have to walk through the other bedroom to get to the rest of the cabin. There is only a door separating the two bedrooms. However, this doesn’t effect my rating because it was so clean and beautiful and we spent most of our time outside. My husband and I have already decided that we would definitely come back just us and our kids or for a getaway just the two of us.
5.0
Great spot to spend a family vacation loved hanging out on the dock and by the fire pit. House was well stocked with everything we needed
5.0
The cabin was perfect for our long weekend. The views are fantastic and we enjoyed a warm day on the lake. Charity is a wonderful host.
5.0
We enjoyed our stay, beds were a little to soft but otherwise it was great.
5.0
10 out of 10- We WILL book again! What an absolutely perfect spot for a peaceful retreat. Immaculately clean and well stocked. Comfortable beds, hot shower, and gorgeous little cabin. Perfect outdoor area for relaxing. So quiet and peaceful at night. Highly recommend for a peaceful retreat.
5.0
Spouse and I were looking for a quite and relaxing getaway for our anniversary and this cabin worked perfectly! Everything was so clean and the cabin was fully stocked with everything we needed. The view of the lake and all the changing leaves made for some spectacular photos. We are already planning to book again for next summer and bring the kids.
5.0
We can't wait to go back! No complains! You won't be disappointed. Really enjoyed sitting outside in the mornings having our coffee at the fire pit. The beautiful open view of the lake is spectacular..
5.0
Renter was very coooerative. Great set up for property on the lake. Plan to return.
5.0
This cabin was the ultimate little getaway for our family! It was absolutely perfect for our family of 4! The owner (Charity) was great to communicate with and was always responsive to any questions.
The boat dock was beautiful and we enjoyed many nights by the fire pit!
An overall AMAZING place to stay!
5.0
Beautiful small wooded property on the lake. They did a wonderful job putting it all together. Charity was very nice to deal with and very helpful. Thanks for having us.
5.0
Very clean and well kept. The property is beautiful and just as described. We caught fish and swam off the dock, used the paddle board and canoe, enjoyed a nearby hike, and even got pizza from the Butler Trading Post. Great family getaway. Only thing to note is there are a lot of steps to get down to the dock. We managed with a 2 and 4 year old but it is a trip! Would love to come back.
5.0
Nice place. It was clean with nice amenities. The stairs to the dock are steep. The dock has plenty of space to enjoy the lake. Great hosts and a nice up to date cabin.
5.0
The cabin was clean and well furnished. It was a great spot to unwind for a few days. We caught lots of fish and also did a whole bunch of relaxing.
5.0
The owners worked with us when we had unforeseen circumstances arise. The place is perfect for a small family. Our kids are 5 and 13 so getting up and down the stairs to the dock was no problem. There are toys and books for kiddos and a perfect loft space they can play in. The dock is perfect to hang out on all day. We even swam when it rained. Not too much boat traffic. Perfect fire pit setting with a great view of the lake. Ceiling fans through out.. the back bedroom can get hot so may need a box fan or a/c unit added for hot summer months, it was hard to cool that one room. Thank you for a wonderful stay! We enjoyed it!
5.0
This was a beautiful place to stay. The lake was gorgeous.
Everything we needed as a family of 5 with five year old twins and an almost 2 year old. The kids loved the loft, toys, and swim dock. We enjoyed the paddle board and the lake is unbeatable. It was so clean and well stocked, everything we needed was there down to laundry detergent.
Only negative was the lack of AC in the back bedroom but we made due with the portable air cooler and a fan to blow air from the middle room to the back room. This probably isn’t an issue most of the year, but 95 degree days in July it did get toasty. Was thankful we brought a little fan.
The beds were very comfortable, we had great WiFi and TV. We couldn’t ask for more.
There are a lot of stairs down to the dock. We did have a little accident with our 5 year old who missed his step and landed in thorn bushes (he was fine minus a few scrapes) and a lot of stairs is the nature of this lake, just be careful and aware.
Very thankful to the owners for providing such a lovely vacation home that we could enjoy.
5.0
Very nice cabin. Has everything you need
Property was very nice. View of Lake is great and the cabin has everything you need. Very well organized and clean. Would stay here again.
5.0
Nice View of the Lake
Great outdoor living.
5.0
Family time
I have rented many homes over the years to vacation in. This is one of our favorites. We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect spot Charity was very easy to communicate with. The cabin had lots of special touches to make it feel like home.
5.0
You should stay too!
It was a great experience, it's in a great location, the cabin suited our needs and budget. The wife & I will definitely be looking at staying here again!
5.0
Bear Cub Cabin
The cabin was beautiful and spotless. Brand new cabin set on a breathtaking view of the lake and mountains. It was truly a winter wonderland with snow for two days. Would love to visit in the summer and enjoy the lake activities. Can’t wait to book our next trip with my wife and son. The owners were extra accommodating for our arrival time and were always available to answer questions and do anything to make our stay one to always remember. Thank you for your warm hospitality and and can’t wait to vacation there in the near future.
Steve Pryor
5.0
Nice Place To Stay
A little off the beaten path but beautiful place to stay on the lake.
5.0
driving through
Stunning view!
5.0
Wonderful!
Exactly what we expected! Cozy, efficient use of space, tastefully decorated, well-stocked, beautiful views, fun and unique for kiddos, excellent hospitality. We loved it and would love to return, maybe in the warmer months to enjoy lake activities. Five stars!!!
5.0
Perfect Getaway, perfect property!
Fantastic property, and fantastic host/owner. The cabin is exactly as pictured and described, but honestly, the pictures don't do the property justice. It's essentially brand new, very well appointed, and remarkably clean. Beds were very comfy, and plenty of linens and kitchen essentials. The views, particularly the sunsets, are incredible. The fire pit was inviting and awesome, has a great boat dock, and the location is great.......off grid enough that you're away from the noises and traffic, but not a terrible ride to Boone, Banner Elk, etc... for food, groceries, and the like. Charity was responsive, friendly, and welcoming.....but that's not all. We were celebrating my wife's 40th birthday, and Charity had some balloons and a card on the table for our arrival. My wife was very surprised, it was very thoughtful, and kicked off a perfect vacation! The size was perfect for our small family (me, wife, and 5 y/o daughter), and we even had a couple of friends visit and never felt cramped. We'll be back here for certain. Can't say enough positive about the cabin and host!
5.0
Great Mountain Lake retreat
Great host. Clean cabin with great views.
FAQs
How much does this cabin cost compared to others in Watauga Lake?
The average price for a rental in Watauga Lake is £213 per night. This rental is £146 above the average.
Is parking included with this cabin?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Bear Cub Cabin - Cozy Lakefront With Amazing Mountain Views. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cabin?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cabin. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Bear Cub Cabin - Cozy Lakefront With Amazing Mountain Views pet friendly?
Yes! This cabin is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Bear Cub Cabin - Cozy Lakefront With Amazing Mountain Views?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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