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CABIN AT THE COVE at Watauga Lake!

Ski-in/ski-out access for fun in the snow

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Nestled within a marina community, this modern lake cabin offers a serene retreat. Take in the view of the mountains from the large front porch or unwind in nature with boating, water skiing and hiking nearby. Relax in a hammock or take a nap on the bed swing.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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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.

CABIN AT THE COVE at Watauga Lake!

Enjoy a peaceful retreat in this tiny modern lake cabin located within a marina community. Take in a view of the mountains from the large front porch. The marina and Watauga Lake access are just a short distance from your front door. Enjoy boating, water skiing, kayaking, hiking the Appalachian trail and nearby snow skiing. You can relax in the hammock or take a nap on the bed swing. At night gather around the campfire and gaze at the stars. Experience the peacefulness for yourself.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and weddings

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 8
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

About the area

Located in Butler, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Fish Springs Marina and Lakeshore Marina 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Butler travel guide
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Butler, TN

What's nearby

  • Peaceful, early spring morning view of Pond Mountain across Watauga Lake, Hampton, Tennessee.
    Watauga Lake
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • If you wanna go fast... go to Bristol. First NASCAR race experience with the husband revealed a lot about his inner child.
    Bristol Motor Speedway
    41 min drive - 58.8 km
  • Ever wonder where the Land if Oz is? It is in Beech Mountain, N.C.! This former amusement park opens twice a year - in June for the Journey with Dorothy and in September for Autumn at Oz. 

#landofoz
#Adventure
#yellowbrickroad
#amusementpark
#northcarolina
#LocalSecrets
#trovember
    Beech Mountain Resort
    55 min drive - 58.8 km
  • Sugar Mountain Resort
    58 min drive - 73.6 km
  • Hawksnest Tubing Park
    61 min drive - 74.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Butler Trading Post
    7 min drive
  • JJ's Cafe
    6 min drive
  • Pleasent's Country Store
    11 min drive
  • doe creek beverage
    15 min drive
  • Barn Dining & Dancing
    24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is CABIN AT THE COVE at Watauga Lake! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at CABIN AT THE COVE at Watauga Lake!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at CABIN AT THE COVE at Watauga Lake!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at CABIN AT THE COVE at Watauga Lake!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is CABIN AT THE COVE at Watauga Lake! located?

Situated in Butler, this ski cabin is steps from Watauga Lake and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Watauga River. Fish Springs Marina and Watauga Point Recreation Area are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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CABIN AT THE COVE at Watauga Lake! Reviews

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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

7.2

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katherine B.

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

Amazing Stay!

The cabin was extremely beautiful, clean, and had everything we needed for our trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tsuga c.

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

Cute place to stay.

We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Rob B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice little place, there is an ant problem, I left an ant trap on the counter, hope it helps. Chuck at the marina was great as well ..
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph B.

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

Sweet cabin

This cabin was just what the doctor ordered for us. Very peaceful and so much detail! Very cute and clean. The host(s) really made sure to make us feel comfortable with all the extra added touches. We definitely will add this sweet cabin to our favorites
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joey A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin was nice , the ac was ice cold . Lake was a short walk. Swimming beach is 10 minutes down the road. My wife and daughter misplaced some swimsuits, the owner messaged me and made them available for me, I would definitely recommend.
Rec area 8 minutes away from the cabin
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony J.

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

Nice location

Nice property
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Nice Cabin

Great
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ida M.

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

Relaxing time

Stayed during my kiddo's spring break. Relaxing time. Went to Doe Valley recreation center and rented a side by side. Got muddy and tired! Fun time.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry D.

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

Serenity

Very peaceful, clean. Well equipped kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

MC J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Weekend getaway

Overall good, but was unaware of location surroundings. Property does sit on Watuaga lake, however you are unable to see the lake from the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Lovely screened in porch

We enjoyed the beautiful, well stocked kitchen, comfortable bed and living room. Our favorite part was the wonderful screened in porch with bed swing and chairs to relax. The outside picnic table and fire pit area looked nice, but we were unable to enjoy it because of the rain. It would be helpful to know that the marina is on a highway that has been washed out by the recent Hurricane Helene and has a road closed sign. You can go around it and the road is accessible to the marina. There's also a fisherman's cabin nearby that was damaged by a tree that makes the dirt road to the cabin narrower. Also, be prepared for possible loud partying from boats and neighbors in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

NADIA G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Trailer home view blocked lake view :-(

Except for the view of trailers which wasn’t listed, it was ok. I would not have rented if I seen the proper view.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Dotty M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Clean and cozy

There were a couple of issues. The master bed needs a new mattress, a bit uncomfortable. There was no room to park a boat
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Will

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023