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Johnson City, Tennessee
$361 avg/night Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Cabin

Property Type

Sleep 7

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

The view is pure magic! Just 20 minutes from Bristol and the TriCities Regional Airport. With 2 bedrooms, a loft with a full size bed and a sofa bed and 2.5 bathrooms - the cabin has been thoughtfully positioned to achieve a downriver view of the Watauga River. The view is visible from the front doors to the massive 16 foot stretch of sliding glass back doors. The house is tastefully furnished in an upscale mountain house fashion with custom log and stone accents throughout the interior and exterior of the home. The kitchen features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and a huge island that seats 4, plus another 6 at the dining room table. This home follows the open concept plan with kitchen, living, and dining open to one another all with comfortable well maintained furnishings. The master bedroom suite is also located downstairs with king-size bed, walk-in closet and full master bath with both jacuzzi and walk-in shower. The upstairs features a large loft living room with full size bed tucked away in the dormer area and sofa bed. There is a 2nd bedroom with adjoining 3 piece bathroom and a small office tucked away in the back of the loft when you just need to get a little work done. There is a full size bed in the loft as mentioned as well as 2 power home theater chairs. There is a large projector screen and projector Roku (Netflix) in the loft. There is a 42 inch TV in the upstairs second bedroom with Roku (Netflix) and a 46 TV in the Living Room equipped with a Roku device. The large 40' x 16' porch is equipped with rocking chairs, outdoor dining table and chairs and a hammock plus the incredible view of the river. Watch the fly fisherman and kayakers navigate their way over the shoals. There is a walkway to the river plus a room size flat rock to fish from on this beautiful trophy section of the river. This cabin has lots of steps and stairs and is NOT recommended for you or those in your party that are not steady on their feet. This cabin serves the guest looking for a more quiet retreat. This house is not recommended for children or pets due to the depth and swiftness of the river at this location but pets are considered and older children are ok - just contact owner. This cabin is within walking distance of the Watauga River Cabins and directly across the river from the Watauga River Lodge and Outfitter. The caretaker lives on the property in a separate dwelling near the road and will verify number and ages of guests for safety concerns as well as the terms of the rental agreement. Free wifi is provided. The cabin is located about 5 miles from I-26 off the HIghway 91 exit. The cabin rests halfway between Johnson City and Elizabethton in the Central Community.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total Pets Pet Friendly Welcoming Cats And Dogs Only
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Property Does Not Allow Children Unit Size: 2200 Sq Ft (204 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2.5 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Jetted Bathtub Shower Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Office
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Kayaking Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Rafting Nearby Water Park Nearby Water Tubing Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    DVD Player TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Hospital On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 7

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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Geoffrey B.

    Submitted Nov 16, 2025

    Stayed Nov 13, 2025

    Very nice host and amazing lodge on the river. Thank you.

  • Tonya H.

    Submitted Oct 15, 2025

    Stayed Oct 4, 2025

    Very well stocked and beautifully decorated cabin. The theme of this vacation was relaxation and that is exactly what we got :)

  • Alec B.

    Submitted Sep 14, 2025

    Stayed Aug 29, 2025

    Beautiful property, excellent kitchen, the perfect long weekend getaway

  • Amanda T.

    Submitted Jul 27, 2025

    Stayed Jul 23, 2025

    The property is beautiful and the host communicates well before the stay with little tips. The river view is amazing and you can see lots of wild life.

  • Mark S.

    Submitted Jul 16, 2025

    Stayed Jun 30, 2025

    One of the best places we have stayed. The view and sounds of the river were a joy throughout the day. The beds were very comfortable.

  • Linda F.

    Submitted Jun 8, 2025

    Stayed Jun 2, 2025

    The cabin was fantastically done. From the actual building design to the host thinking of everything you may need. It was a lot of steps to the upstairs loft but very nice. We could have used a hand rail on the front steps. The back porch facing the river was wonderful. We would have liked a wire type fencing around the porch for our dog or even for a guests small children.The host was right about the strong current in the river. My husband found he really couldn't fish well.We did enjoy the sound of the water from the porch.The host really did think of anything you may need while in her home.

  • Joe M.

    Submitted Jun 4, 2025

    Stayed May 26, 2025

    Great location, very peaceful!! Located in the country away from the city but not too far away. Hard to describe and express in words what a beautiful place and cabin this is!!

  • Rachel S.

    Submitted Feb 20, 2025

    Stayed Feb 13, 2025

    Amazing stay! Everything was better than expected. The location was ideal and the minute you walk in the front door and see the river rushing through the back yard we knew we were going to enjoy the stay. Everything you can image was available! They even had some drinks/food and firewood to get us started on our stay! Wonderful communication from Laurie as well!

  • Ruth W.

    Submitted Dec 26, 2024

    Stayed Dec 21, 2024

    Fourth stay at Magic River and the magic lives! No damage from the hurricane here. On a winding huge river but the house sits high and dry on a wooded, windy road in a country setting with a picturesque log cabin perfectly appointed with all the comforts of home. No VRBO kitchen compares!

  • Christopher D.

    Submitted Nov 30, 2024

    Stayed Nov 27, 2024

    We went to TN for Thanksgiving with family (from MD). We came across this place on VRBO. Truly amazing. High end ammenities, spectaular view from the full length back deck, and well appointed interrior made this short stay hard to leave.

  • brad h.

    Submitted Nov 16, 2024

    Stayed Nov 1, 2024

    Cabin was in a great location clean and charming. We will be back!

  • Stefanie W.

    Submitted Nov 13, 2024

    Stayed Oct 18, 2024

    This house is so beautiful and relaxing. The beds are very comfortable, and the jacuzzi was a huge plus for me.

  • Jamie M.

    Submitted Nov 10, 2024

    Stayed Oct 14, 2024

    Peaceful setting but, still close enough to town. Sitting on the porch listening to the water soothes the soul. Large kitchen and seating areas enough for groups.

  • mark c.

    Submitted Oct 16, 2024

    Stayed Oct 10, 2024

    We have stayed at Linda's cabin several times now and it's as nice of a place that we have ever stayed at. Everything about the cabin is perfect and we will return again next year

  • Submitted Sep 25, 2024

    Stayed Sep 19, 2024

    Great cabin and location. We have always enjoyed staying there and hope to again in the future.

  • debbie h.

    Submitted Sep 15, 2024

    Stayed Sep 13, 2024

    You won’t find a nicer more equipped house on the river. Close to everything, yet still private.

  • Ruth W.

    Submitted Sep 3, 2024

    Stayed Aug 29, 2024

    Third time guests at this really well appointed cabin perfectly placed by a rushing river next to a woods yet only minutes to a small town or a larger city…your choice! Watauga Lake less than 30 minutes and dozens of great hiking areas with waterfalls and gorgeous views. Beautiful well taken care of home.

  • Lynne K.

    Submitted Jul 16, 2024

    Stayed Jun 21, 2024

    We've stayed at this cabin numerous times and it never gets old! We love it! There are many nice amenities, but the main draw for us is the back porch. The view of the river, the sound of the river and the chirping birds, the summer locusts...it's incredible! We love all the songbirds and have fun trying to identify them. One year there was a rare bird. This year we had hummingbirds! Enjoyed the fire ring one evening, perfect weather. The beds sleep good, the showers are great. Having a set of matching wine glasses for six or eight would be nice. No pictures do this place justice, but I wish VRBO would let me upload a few because you would like it!

  • Pat S.

    Submitted Jul 7, 2024

    Stayed Jul 1, 2024

    We spent another week enjoying the beautiful scenery, the birds, and the sound of the river. The spacious cabin is a perfect gathering place for our family. This will always be our spot in Johnson City. ?

  • Amy H.

    Submitted Jun 20, 2024

    Stayed Jun 13, 2024

    The house is beautiful and the unique location on the river is ideal for enjoying the outdoors. This house has EVERYTHING you need for a relaxing mountain vacation.

  • Rick D.

    Submitted Jun 17, 2024

    Stayed May 23, 2024

    Our 3 20 something sons all met us here from three different states. The rental was perfectly positioned across from our friends fly fishing camp. Thank you for a being attentive and accommodating hosts.

  • Scott W.

    Submitted Jun 12, 2024

    Stayed Jun 5, 2024

    Clean and comfortable!

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Total

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$361+
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