Hurricane Helaine Update: Our home is fully back up and running, and businesses in the area are open and ready to welcome you. Many reservations were canceled due to uncertainty about when services would be restored, but crews have worked diligently, and we are now back online. We have prime dates available for both the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday seasons. Watauga Lake Vacations offers the perfect getaway for relaxation and adventure, and we’d love to have you come stay with us and experience the charm of our community once again!

Enjoy stunning Watauga Lake views from this beautiful home nestled in a quiet neighborhood. This retreat offers kayak, paddleboard, and shared dock access in a serene cove. Relax on the deck as you rock your worries away, or unwind on the porch swing by the fire pit. Take in the sunset, float around the peaceful cove, or bring a boat (or rent one from a nearby marina) and explore over 180 miles of shoreline. Hosted by Christie & Donaven at Watauga Lake Vacations, River Rock Retreat is the perfect place to relax, unwind, and make lasting memories.

Inside the home:
- First floor: Features a queen bed ensuite with a full bath, a kitchenette, and a separate entrance.
- Main floor: Includes a spacious living room with a wood-burning river rock fireplace, an open dining area with a fabulous kitchen, and a massive bedroom with a king bed and seating. There's also a full bath with a shower and jacuzzi tub, as well as a half bath and a laundry room with a washer/dryer.
- Third floor: Offers more spectacular lake views, another bedroom with a queen bed and ensuite full bath, and a second living room/den with ample seating and a play nook for kids. Multiple Roku TVs are available throughout the home for all your streaming needs.

Outdoor living:
- Main floor deck: A large area with a gas grill and a dining table with seating for six and an umbrella, perfect for dining, entertaining, or just relaxing. Nearby, enjoy rocking chairs with views of the lake.
- Lower porch: An outdoor living room with a gas fire pit and porch swing. Cornhole boards are available for yard games, or you can play under the covered porch.
- Dock: A kayak and paddleboard are provided, with life jackets available. Enjoy the quiet cove or venture out to the main channel. Fish, sunbathe, swim, or simply unwind. Water sports equipment rentals are available upon request, including water skis, a 3-person tube, kneeboard, tow ropes, and additional paddleboards. The Little Milligan boat ramp is just three minutes away, and there is space at the dock to moor a boat during your stay.

Year-round enjoyment:
- A gas fireplace on the porch and a wood-burning fireplace inside during the winter.
- After sunset, outdoor lighting allows for continued fun with cornhole or relaxing with games and entertainment.

Explore the area:
- Boone, NC, is just 39 minutes away, and Johnson City, TN, is 38 minutes away, both offering a variety of activities.
- Elizabethton is a short 23-minute drive for dining, shopping, and ice cream
- The Appalachian Trail is just 14 minutes away, along with Roan Mountain State Park, Sugar Hollow Retreat, golf courses, a winery, and nearby snow skiing, tubing, and snowboarding options.
- A comprehensive list of local recommendations for activities, food, and drink are provided.