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Renovated Home on Watauga River, By Boat Ramp

Entire home in Elizabethton, TN

8 guests·4 bedrooms·3 bathrooms
4.9 · 11 reviews

Why you'll love this stay

Outdoor Living

Outdoor Living

Spacious riverfront yard and fire pit for memorable outdoor evenings.

Location & Accessibility

Location & Accessibility

Walkable river access and nearby wineries plus weekend live music.

Style & Comfort

Style & Comfort

Stylishly renovated mid-century interior blends vintage charm with comfort.

Property details

If you’re looking for a vintage yet newly remodeled house on the banks of the Watauga River, this is your ideal vacation rental. This 4-bedroom, 3-bath home on 3 beautiful acres in Elizabethton, Tennessee offers a peaceful escape. Enjoy unwinding on the spacious patio or around the fire pit in the expansive yard, or take advantage of the boat ramp within walking distance. Known for rafting, kayaking, and fly fishing, pursue any of these recreation activities right from your home-away-from-home!

The space
2,000 Sq Ft | Recent Renovation | 3 Private Acres | River Access | Near Local Wineries | Near Live Music on Weekends

This mid-century home tastefully blends vintage furniture with modern updates, creating a comfortable interior that you and your family will love almost as much as the spacious yard on the banks of the Watauga River!

Bedroom 1: California King Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed | Bedroom 4: 2 Twin Beds

OUTDOOR LIVING: 3-acre property w/ large established trees & landscaping, covered patio w/ cushioned seating, fire pit, Watauga River access, wildlife viewing
INDOOR LIVING: Newly remodeled, vintage furniture, hardwood floors, 2 4-person dining tables, flat-screen TV w/ cable
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, 3-person breakfast bar, Keurig coffeemaker, full knife set, tea kettle, blender, Crockpot, cooking basics & spices
GENERAL: Free WiFi, brand new bed linens, complimentary towels, central air conditioning & heating, front-loading laundry machines, complimentary toiletries
FAQ: Pet fee (paid pre-trip)
PARKING: Driveway (2 vehicles)

Guest access
Guests will have access to the entire property via keyless entry

Other things to note
- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $100 fee (+ fees & taxes, 4 pets max)
- No events, parties or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 4 exterior security cameras, one on each corner of the house. They do not look into interior spaces

Sleeping arrangements

Bedroom 1

1 California king Bed

Bedroom 2

1 queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 single Beds

What’s included

  • Self check-in

    Self check-in

  • Free parking on premises

    Free parking on premises

  • Washer

    Washer

  • Dryer

    Dryer

  • Central air conditioning

    Central air conditioning

  • Central heating

    Central heating

  • Indoor fireplace

    Indoor fireplace

  • Pets allowed

    Pets allowed

Guest reviews

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Wendy

Relaxing stay in a nicely updated ranch on the river

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May 2025

We travel quite often and prefer staying in vacation rentals over hotels. This trip was to celebrate our daughter’s graduation from ETSU. I cannot say enough good things about the house and the hospitable host. It is obvious she cares about her guests with all the thoughtful details and extras. It has been updated and the decor is a perfect mix of antiques and modern features. You won’t have to worry about bringing much of anything other than your clothes. You will find everything you possibly need for cooking in the well stocked kitchen. It has a standard coffee maker, Keurig, crockpot, and all the cookware and utensils you can think of. There are even standard condiments, sugar, salt and pepper, lots of spices, etc. Toiletries are also provided. The house was very clean and the beds were the most comfortable of anywhere we have stayed. But the best part is the outdoor space with the large covered patio and lots of comfortable seating. There also is a fire pit area and the pristine Watauga River for fishing. There is an extra fridge on the patio for drinks and watermelon. The thoughtful host even left us fresh strawberries and cake for a graduation dessert. She was very quick to respond and available if we needed anything. Located in a nice neighborhood but within 5-10 minutes of all conveniences and within 25 minutes of ETSU. My only regret is that we didn’t know about it the past 4 years our daughter was in college. If we are ever in the area again we will definitely be staying here again to enjoy the river and some downtime.

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Rebecca

Family Weekend

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November 2024

We had a great stay for a long weekend visiting with family!

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Courtney

Amazing

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September 2024

Myself & my family stayed here and we enjoyed every second of it! Beautiful house, beautiful views and a wonderful host. Anne allowed us to arrive a bit earlier than we anticipated, which helped us a lot. She was a great host and we would love to book this house again!

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Wilson

Great House For Fishing For A Couple Of Days

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August 2024

It is very convenient to fishing the Watauga River and Wilbur Lake. Also it's very close to restaurants in Elizabethton. Great house for 4 people. Manager is very nice and attentive.

Know before you go

Self check-in

House rules

Check-in: 3:00pm

Checkout: 10:00am

Pets allowed

Min. age to rent: 18

No smoking

No parties

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