LAKEFRONT, CANOE, 3 KAYAKS, FIRE RING, JACUZZI, POOL TABLE, GAME TABLE, MTNS

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4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 12325 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Check out the area

Butler, TN

Watauga Lake1 min walk
Watauga Lake Winery27 min drive
Beech Mountain Resort54 min drive
Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional)64 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Loft Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Lower Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Lower Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Guest, Lower Level

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master, Main Level

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Powder, Main Level

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Waters Edge is a luxurious, recently built (finished July '07) custom built log cabin on the shore of beautiful, sparkling Watauga Lake. With 106 miles of shoreline and fabulous coves and islands to explore, use the canoe and kayak provided or bring your own boat and keep it at your very own private dock that comes with the cabin. Rental boats are also available at Fish Springs Marina, with a $10.00 discount for guests of Waters Edge.

If you have to stay in touch with the office, don't fret. Hook up to the wireless network high speed internet, plus make unlimited long distance calls within the continental U.S.

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES GALORE!!!: There are plenty of activities close by including horseback riding, biking, mountain biking, white water rafting, snow skiing and tubing, sledding, ice skating, hiking (including the Appalachian Trail just 15 minutes away), fishing, golfing, shopping/strolling in Boone/Blowing Rock, or sightseeing and other activities at many outdoor parks anywhere from 10 minutes to 45-60 minutes away. Grandfather Mountain, Chimney Rock and the Blue Ridge Parkway are a few of the more well known destinations, but there are plenty more to be discovered. Bring your bikes and ride on Sink Valley Road right in front of Waters Edge, or transport them to biking trails in the area, including one near the Mast General Store outside of Boone, North Carolina and the Virginia Creeper Trail out of Abbingdon, Virginia to the north. And if none of that interests you, just sit back on one of the four decks and take in the beautiful scenery of the lake and mountains. Or turn on your favorite music on the outside speakers.

NOT SO OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES: For those who are not into outdoor activities, there are plenty of other activities. The Butler Museum tells the story of Butler, The Town that Wouldn't Drown! The town used to be at what is now the bottom of Watauga Lake. Old structures, signs and roads are explored by avid scuba divers. In Boone, NC near Appalachian State University and in Blowing Rock, NC, there are plenty of shops with arts, pottery, clothing and collectibles. There are also quite a few excellent restaurants. For bigger city shoppers, Johnson City, TN is not far away. Before you get to Johnson City is Elizabethton which has its own set of smaller town shops, restaurants and even an oldies car show downtown on the weekend nights in the warmer months and a drive-in movie theater!

YOUR VACATION ESCAPE: Escape to Waters Edge for a true retreat in the mountains of Tennessee and nearby North Carolina! The lake and national forest are at your doorstep. This lake home is truly waterfront with its own dock in the backyard. Bring your own boat or rent one nearby. Keep it at the dock which is just steps from the cabin down a winding sidewalk. Join our group of guests who say Waters Edge is the best cabin on Watauga Lake, and keep comin' back!

Fall colors abound around Waters Edge and in the vicinity. Panoramic views are found in any direction you drive.

During the winter, there are 4 ski slopes within a 40 to 50-minute drive. Enjoy the challenge and bustle of the slopes during the day, then escape to your own private mountain lake home. You will easily be able to unwind and relax in front of the home theater system, stone fireplace, Jacuzzi, or fire ring by the lake.

The calendar fills up quickly and well in advance. Make your reservation today and come escape and relax at WATERS EDGE!!!

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Scott Russell

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Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Head for the lake to stay at this Butler vacation rental house!

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Children must be with adult when outside cabin.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Small to medium size dogs only.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Copy of Drivers License, tel. nos., personal e-mail, & mailing address must be sent to owner before check-in letter is mailed.

Weddings, receptions, large gatherings, or parties not allowed. Driveway holds 3 to 4 vehicles. No parking allowed on road in front.

If bringing pet, include pet along with adults and children, when reserving. Pet fee is $125.00 before arrival or $250.00 after arrival.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Butler

Located in Butler, this cabin is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Watauga Lake Winery and Beech Mountain Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Watauga Lake and Watauga River. Travelling with kids? Consider Land of Oz, or check out an event or a game at Bristol Motor Speedway. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.

Butler, TN

What's nearby

Watauga Lake - 1 min walk
Watauga Lake Winery - 27 min drive
Bristol Motor Speedway - 49 min drive
Beech Mountain Resort - 54 min drive
Sugar Mountain Resort - 69 min drive

Getting around

Abingdon, VA (VJI-Virginia Highlands) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

Rico's Pizza & Sub's - 47 min drive
Captain's Table - 16 min drive
Butler Trading Post - 6 min drive
Monsoon - 11 min drive
Shirley's Home Cooking - 11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is LAKEFRONT, CANOE, 3 KAYAKS, FIRE RING, JACUZZI, POOL TABLE, GAME TABLE, MTNS pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at LAKEFRONT, CANOE, 3 KAYAKS, FIRE RING, JACUZZI, POOL TABLE, GAME TABLE, MTNS?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at LAKEFRONT, CANOE, 3 KAYAKS, FIRE RING, JACUZZI, POOL TABLE, GAME TABLE, MTNS?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is LAKEFRONT, CANOE, 3 KAYAKS, FIRE RING, JACUZZI, POOL TABLE, GAME TABLE, MTNS located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly cabin is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Watauga Lake and 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from Watauga River. Backbone Rock Waterfall and Watauga Lake Winery are also within 25 miles (40 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

15 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful vacation cabin!!

The cabin and location are absolutely beautiful! The pictures don’t due it justice. We traveled with 5 adults and 5 children and had more than enough room to enjoy each other without being on top of one another. The floor plan is set up to accommodate multiple families who want to vacation together. Also Scott was a wonderful host. The cabin was exactly as promised and the communication with Scott couldn’t have been better. We absolutely plan on vacationing there again and making even more amazing memories together!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

J B., Winston-Salem, NC

5 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing lakefront home!

This place has everything you need and the host is very responsive. Beautiful view of the lake and great water access. The stairs down to the water are steep and there are a lot of them, so if you have limited mobility, this would be an issue, but it wasn't a problem for our group. I would definitely recommend this place and would stay here again!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trevor S.

4 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house, relaxing area

This house is beautiful, and there is plenty of room for everyone to spread out and do their own thing. It is an open concept, but one night we had adults watching a movie on the main level and teens watching a movie on the lower level, and we were surprisingly not able to hear eachother's movies. It was colder and rainier than we were hoping for during the week we were there, but we still took some water toys out on the warmest day and had a blast. The house is closer to the road than I anticipated, but the area is so remote that there really wasn't any traffic and there are no other homes nearby, so it was still very secluded and private. Everything was very well stocked and clean, and the scenery was gorgeous. The only slightly annoying thing that we experienced was that the phone kept ringing at all hours, and when we would answer someone would just keep saying "hello?" We ended up unplugging the phones for the duration of our visit. The driveway could be a little tricky if you were hauling a trailer- it's either going to be a tight turn to get in or a tight turn to get out, and it was difficult to see when leaving the driveway, but there was almost never another car and it was really not a problem for us since we only brought one car and didn't pull a trailer. Overall it was a relaxing, wonderful stay in a beautiful place and I would absolutely go there again.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Antonieta M.

30 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fall Trip

We enjoyed this place and planning on coming back

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie C.

24 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect vacation location!!

Our stay at this Waters Edge home was amazing! The home was even more beautiful than the pictures had shown, so very clean and the view from this waterfront property was absolutely breathtaking! We have all agreed this will be a new annual family tradition- the perfect location to bring us all together for a family vacation! We even rented a pontoon boat from a local marina and spent Sunday afternoon viewing the fall colors on the mountain from the lake- beautiful! Thank you, Scott, for sharing this little slice of paradise with our family!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Scott Russell

My wife and I are environmental consultants in Florida who love to escape to the Appalachian mountains. Good quality lake water is important to us in our profession and our free time. Those are prime reasons why we chose to build on the shores of Watauga Lake - the mountains (elevation of 2000 feet at our home) and absolutely great water quality. We enjoy it all at Waters Edge - all outdoor activities, relaxing in the cabin, cooking with family and friends, and enjoying the mountains. When we leave Waters Edge, we are saddened but already planning our next trip back.

We have made Waters Edge a truly premier cabin for us and our guests. We have carefully planned and selected everything you will need to enjoy your stay. We have it cleaned and maintained meticulously to keep it in that premier shape. We are sure you will notice it and it will add to your enjoyment.

Why they chose this property

We chose Watauga Lake out of twelve lakes we were looking at in the southeast because of its elevation, its great water quality, and lack of crowding. Sixty percent of the watershed is occupied by the Cherokee National Forest and will never be developed. There are no weekend or summertime boat jams on Watauga. We also wanted mountains and views of them from the cabin. On Watauga we got it all! It is the perfect vacation lake home for year round enjoyment. There are indoor and outdoor activities at the home or close by during all four seasons. Our home is in the country, but convenient to the cities. Once you experience our lake home, no others will do!

What makes this property unique

Guests will truly enjoy being directly on the lake with their own private yard and boat dock with a swim ladder. They will also enjoy the fact that it is an easy drive in and out - no steep, white knuckle roads! The views of the lake and mountains are outstanding. Often at night, you will hear nothing - that is NOTHING!!! Peaceful. Or crank up the stereo inside and out, grill out, toast marshmallows at the fire ring by the dock and life is good! There are too many unique features to mention all of them - the fully equipped gourmet kitchen, home theater, Jacuzzi, fireplace, outdoor shower, canoe, kayak, pool table, game table, 4 decks and a balcony ....... And all in excellent, well-maintained condition. Come see why many of our guests have said it is the nicest cabin on Watauga Lake!