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Watauga River Cabins-Laurels Cabin

Riverside cabin with kitchen and balcony

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TV, fireplace, DVD player
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Nestled on the banks of the Watauga River, The Laurels Cabin offers a serene escape. Unwind in this cozy retreat with a queen bed, full kitchen and living area, or enjoy trout fishing just steps away from your doorstep.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 456 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Watauga River Cabins-Laurels Cabin

The Laurels Cabin is part of our 'rustic lodge'. Our lodge is located on the banks of the beautiful Watauga River, halfway between Johnson City and Elizabethton. The lodge was designed to resemble a horse barn and sits on 5 acres with over 600 feet of river frontage and consists of 3 cabins.

The upstairs Laurels Cabin has over 600 square feet of living space. The cabin has a queen bed, cat napper sofa, one full bath, along with a full kitchen and living area. The Laurels cabin can accommodate 2-4 comfortably. The living room has a cat napper sofa which reclines almost flat in case you wish to sleep on it.

All linens are included -- all you have to do is pick up some food and bring your personal items -- all other items will be provided for you! The kitchen is fully equipped with dishes, cookware, toaster, coffee maker and microwave.

The cabin has heat/air conditioning, ceiling fan, flat screen satellite TV, DVD/VCR, central laundry facility and gas grill.

Very convenient to both Johnson City and Elizabethton (10 minutes) as well as Roan Mountain, Sugar Mountain, Beech Mountain and Hawksnest ski resorts (45-60 minutes). Immediately adjacent to the lodge is the Watauga River which is about 100 feet wide and is home to some of the finest trout fishing in the Eastern United States. Trout species in the Watauga River are Rainbow, Brook and Brown as well as several types of Bass and various non-game species. This lower part of the Watauga has been designated as the 'Quality Trout Zone.'

We have other cabins available please call for dates and prices.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Firepit
  • Gas grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 600 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

All dogs must be on flea control. Limit 2 dogs per cabin. Sorry, no cats.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Well behaved, non aggressive dogs are welcome.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Watauga River Cabin s Laurels Cabin Johnson City
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Watauga River Cabins- Laurels Cabin Johnson City
Watauga River Cabins- Laurels Cabin Cabin Johnson City

About the area

Located in Johnson City, this cabin is in the city centre and on the waterfront. The Bonnie Kate and Tipton-Haynes Historic Site are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Elk Crossing and Johnson City Mall. Johnson City Family Skatecenter and Wallabies are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Johnson City, TN

What's nearby

  • East Tennessee State University - 14 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Johnson City Mall - 15 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Freedom Hall Civic Center - 15 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Johnson City Medical Center - 17 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Winged Deer Park - 21 min drive - 14.1 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪By-Lo Market - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Jersey Mike's Subs - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Papa John's Pizza - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Watauga River Cabins-Laurels Cabin pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Watauga River Cabins-Laurels Cabin ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Watauga River Cabins-Laurels Cabin ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Watauga River Cabins-Laurels Cabin located?

Located in the heart of Johnson City, this cabin is steps from Watauga River and within 6 mi (10 km) of Sycamore Shoals State Park and Sycamore Shoals Hospital. Tweetsie Trail Trailhead and Tannery Knobs Mountain Bike Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Watauga River Cabins-Laurels Cabin Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 172 out of 197 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 197 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 197 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 197 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 197 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angela c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Laurel cabin was perfect for our stay. my dogs loved sitting outside along the river. The scenery was gorgeous, The accommodations were clean & adequate. The owners very helpful. I will probably choose to stay in Hemlock or Sycamore next time because of no stairs. Definetly plan to stay next year
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber G.

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

Listening to the water

Great property where we listened to the water down the river all day. The balcony was great for a morning cup of coffee. Our kids had a great time playing outside and going down to the water. Would definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken S.

The upstairs one bedroom was great although the steps took some effort. The open living room, kitchen and dining room gave plenty of room to spread out. The porches on each end really added a nice touch as well as the fire pit and stack of fire wood. The walkway to the creek was well done and gave easy access. There was nothing to really complain about but I would mention the water pressure was not high even when we were the only ones staying but the hot water was truly and pleasantly hot. We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith B.

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

Quick East TN trip

Very peaceful property. Scenic. Convenient Love it.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin B.

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

Great Place to Stay!

Enjoyed time with family! Great location and place to spend a peaceful weekend away!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Michael G.

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

Convenient to fish the S Holston and Watauga Rivers

Great location on the watauga River in a country setting. Unique cabin, with Everything needed for our stay. Enjoyed a relaxing evening by the outdoor fire pit. Will likely stay there again next year. There are also two new mini-splits which made it very comfortable when the overnight temp dipped into the low 30’s
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dena A.

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

Wonderful Getaway

Great stay! We so enjoyed the nature all around us! Very peaceful. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine S.

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

Favorite place to stay

Very cozy,quite
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denis Y.

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

Relaxing stay

Enjoyed our stay. Beautiful, clean, accommodations had everything we could possibly need.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa H.

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

Tri-Cities

Lovely peaceful setting on the river, quiet country setting. Access to surrounding towns was easy and I appreciated the list of businesses you provided. The views from the balconies were great as well. Managing the stairs with luggage was a bit challenging. Would be nice if owners could build out a bit of a landing zone at door height for luggage to sit on while you open the door. That was such a tiny part of the visit, it wouldn’t prevent me from staying again though. Overall I enjoyed the setting and the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher S., Knoxville

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

GREAT PLACE!!!!

Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clarence G.

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

Very nice and quiet

We Enjoyed our stay and will come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

TN Vacation

A convenient place to stay and fish the Watauga river and the South Holsten river.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen and MIke F.

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

Fantastic relaxing stay on the river!!

Had an incredible stay. We usually venture into Johnson City to hang out and dine, but didn’t want to stay away from the house. A very clean relaxing place!! Will def be back
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John C.

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

Very relaxing , loved the country setting

Totally relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

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

Great stay

Wonderful place for some fishing and relaxation!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donald L.

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

Tennessee getaway

Was awesome relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

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

Family Time

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Had family come in from different areas to get together and spend some quality time. We are definitely doing it again next year😁
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

James L.

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

Cozy and quiet.

This is a great place to stay for your trip to Johnson City and surrounding areas. Be advised that each cabin is actually more like a cabin apartment. But it didn't detract from our stay at all. Its clean and cozy. Staying right on the bank of the river is very relaxing. Sunrises are stunning!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

Great week in East Tennessee

Nice place next to the river and close to wonderful outdoor activities.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

bts 6.

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

Good spot

nice area, cute little cabin
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christy B.

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

Very Peaceful Place to Stay

I was in town to visit my son and daughter-in-law. I loved how peaceful and quiet it was and felt very safe staying there by myself. Loved not having to stay in a hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine T.

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

Comfort!

Highly recommend these Cabins, the location is great, so many things to do there and within a short drive. Kiddos had a blast and played outside almost all day! The river is beautiful to wake up to and enjoy a cup of coffee with.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

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

Beautiful place to stay, very relaxing with the sounds of the Watauga River right at your door.

We always search for properties listed high for cleanliness and this property definitely met our standards.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Watauga River Cabins- Laurels Cabin

Beautiful location - the fall colors were spectacular.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022