Holiday rentals with lake access in Johnson County

Farm Stay Cabin: Hot Tub, Creek, Animals & Zipline

Private Farm Stay 🐐🐖🐎🐇🦆🐓 where kids explore, parents relax, and everyone reconnects — animals, creek, zipline, and hot tub included. Designed for families/couples who want space, adventure & something truly different. 🌄 Choose the EXPERIENCE ✔ Private Petting Zoo & Pickleball ✔ Hot Tub & Fire Pit ✔ Ziplines, Huge Slide & Axe Toss ✔ Stocked trout creek ✔ Bird Aviary, Ponds & Hiking ✔ Fishing, Tubing & Trampoline ✔ Family-friendly and/or Romantic stay Only 20-25 mins to downtown Boone!

Adventure for all-family, friends and furry pups!

Relax with the whole family & pups (w/fee). Make lasting memories. Escape to a beautiful cabin retreat with access to crystal-clear Watauga Lake* overlooking the Appalachian Mountains. This home base offers endless outdoor activities, including stargazing from the wraparound porch & fire pit. *NOTE (7/2026): Lake levels are managed by the TVA and are currently lower than normal. Boat access to our private dock may not be possible at this time as water levels fluctuate and are beyond our control.

Watauga Lake Hideaway #2

Romantic 1BR/1BA condo retreat on stunning Watauga Lake. Nestled in the Appalachian Mountains of East Tennessee, this cozy haven offers serene water views, and sunset nights. 2 Kayaks for your use. Unwind in the open living space, full kitchen, coffee bar, and slip into the plush bedroom for peaceful nights with full blackout curtains. Watauga Lake is known as the "Clearest Lake in TN"-surrounded by the Cherokee National Forest. World-class trout fishing, boating! Hour to slopes and Casino!

Tre L at Watauga Lake - Butler, TN

Upscale 2-bedroom Watauga Lake rental sleeps 7 people, offering a peaceful retreat on the lake. Pet friendly, this beautifully designed home features a full kitchen, spacious living area, deck, fast WiFi, and modern comforts. Minutes from lake access, marinas, and hiking, it’s ideal for families or groups seeking a refined mountain-lake getaway. Close to Mountain City, Boone, and Bristol, this property provides year-round access to boating, fishing, hiking, and fall foliage in East Tennessee.

Loon Tunes cabin: Dock, Views & Firepit

Lakefront cabin with private deep-water dock and sweeping mountain views on Watauga Lake. Loon Tunes cabin sits in a peaceful cove perfect for swimming, kayaking, and relaxing by the water. Enjoy coffee on the deck and evenings around the firepit as the sun sets behind the mountains. Inside, you’ll find a bright, comfortable space with fiber internet and a kitchen outfitted with quality cookware, serving pieces, and the basics needed to enjoy relaxed, home-cooked meals during your stay.

Epic Views on Lake Watauga | 3BR | Hot Tub | Dock

At this scenic three-level mountain cabin, you’ll wake to panoramic views of Watauga Lake with a dock on the lake and end your day bubbling under the stars. With lofted sleeping quarters, gas fireplace, hot tub, gas fire pit and multiple decks, your group will discover there’s a favorite nook for every guest. A gorgeous and well-appointed launchpad for days on the lake and exploring the Smokey Mountains. Bring your boat to put on the dock or just enjoy hanging out and swimming.

Sybarite - Beautiful Watauga Lakefront

Our Watauga Lake front home is a perfect vacation getaway, located at the end of a point, the large deep water dock is ideal for year round boating and water sports. Conveniently located, we are within the quaint town of Butler and close to restaurants, small country stores and Cove Ridge Marina. Although Watauga Lake is our main attraction, we are near a number of waterfalls, hiking trails, mountain biking trails and the shopping areas surrounding the Tri-Cities and Boone, NC.

*Lakefront Cozy* Fiber Internet!

LAKEFRONT property with private dock and covered boat slip on Watauga Lake. Located in quiet cove perfect for swimming, fishing, relaxing. Wake up and enjoy your morning cup of coffee watching the steam roll off the water. Next, sip and enjoy your favorite beverage down by the water, fish off the lower deck, or get your float on and relax on the Lilly pad. In the evening, get your grill on at the top deck or snuggle up by the fire pit for an evening s’mores session

Still Waters @Tn-Buc-Tu

A cozy lakefront cabin designed for two, offering a peaceful and private getaway. The property features a rare white sandy beach with gentle shoreline access, perfect for relaxing or enjoying the water. An open-air pavilion with a firepit overlooks the lake, creating an ideal spot for evening sunsets and quiet nights by the fire. Guests also have access to a boat dock and convenient boat ramp, making it easy to explore the lake or bring their own watercraft.

Majestic Peak - Amazing Views and Lake Access

Beautiful mountain vistas with stunning sunsets. Two large wrap-around decks to enjoy morning coffee and evening sunsets. A scenic path is just steps from the front door and leads to Watauga Lake, with deeded lake access. Public boat launch is one mile from the cabin. Two spacious bedrooms with walk-in closets. A multi-purpose room serves as a third bedroom or game-room. Fully equipped kitchen with everything necessary for meal preparation.

SOHO Bungalow Bristol

South Holston Lake-Sparkling Clean very spacious one BR private home/private driveway. King bed. No check-out duties! Tile shower and separate soaking tub. Large closet, washer/dryer. Full kitchen. Best sunsets and Holston Mtn Views! Located btwn Abingdon and Bristol. Close to Creeper Trail, Barter, Virginian, BMS, Hard Rock Casino. Ideal for couples and singles. 1/2 mile to Painter Creek Marina for music and food and no-wake cove. NONSMOKING

Secluded, LakeFRONT, Views, Cozy - Canoe / Kayaks

On the lake, private dock and cozy cabin. 2.8 acres on a secluded cove. 400ft of PRIVATE LAKEFRONT with year round water access and new dock. Gorgeous views of lake and mountains. Walk down the steps and jump in the 3rd cleanest lake in the country! Paddle our 17ft Canoe or 2 kayaks, view bald eagles or explore 105 miles of national forest. Then relax by the outdoor firepit to end your day with views of the sunset.