Private, Mtn View, .5 from Lake, near Ski Resorts, Kayaks, Pets, Boat Launch

Butler, Tennessee
$172 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 5

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Beautiful brick private country home with mountain views and a neighborhood private boat launch (bring your boat!) located .5 miles from Watauga Lake. Canoes and kayaks can be provided upon request. The comfortable Bird House sleeps 5. The Master Bedroom has a queen bed with a master bath connected. A central full bath in the main hallway leads to the 2nd bedroom with a queen bed. A full pull out couch is available in the living room.

Beech and Sugar Ski Resorts only a 45-minute drive.Bristol Motor Speedway is a 55-minute drive.

Dogs allowed, no cats. Please discuss with owners first. Each pet will require a $50 pet fee for the stay.

Take in the views with a wonderful back deck with a gas grill and huge expansive yard. The kitchen is fully loaded with a big refrigerator, oven, microwave, coffee maker, dishwasher, pots & pans, and fully stocked kitchen needs. Linens, towels, paper products & detergents are available. The living room has a huge Smart TV. There is heat and central air. A wash machine and dryer are in a spacious mud room. Pets considered but please contact us to discuss. Motor boat rentals available thru the local marina. A fisherman's dream. Skiers paradise - water like glass. Horseback riding, hiking, skiing and fishing. Located in the country but convenient to many neighboring vacation villages like the college town of Boone, Blowing Rock, Banner Elk, Grandfather Mtn, Mountain City and Johnson City.

WHAT IS SPECIAL ABOUT WATAUGA LAKE AREA

Watauga Lake is the 3rd cleanest lake in the country and surely one of the most beautiful. There are beautiful mountains surrounding it and more than half of Watauga Lake's shoreline of 105 miles lies within the Cherokee National Forest and cannot be developed. Often you can view the local Bald Eagles that soar the lake. Recreational uses include boating, fishing, jet skis, wake boarding, tubing, water-skiing, swimming, camping, etc. Fish species include Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, both Large Mouth and Small Mouth Bass, Crappie, Fresh Water Drum and Catfish.

You can take many day trips like hiking to favorite spots. Some local favorites are Grandfather Mountain, the Appalachian trail on Roan Mountain, and Linville Falls. If Fly Fishing interests you, the Watauga River and the South Holston Rivers are close by with world class trout fishing. We are also close to some great whitewater rafting, kayaking and tubing rivers as well. If touring a winery is of interest you will only be 11 miles from Watauga Lake Winery. Boone is the home of Appalachian State University which brings lots of fun to the area. ASU Football, concerts and local Breweries just to name a few. Another huge draw to the area is the proximity to the Bristol Motor Speedway. Everyone who likes racing loves the Fastest Mile in Racing which is the Food City 300.

We are located around 2200 Ft in elevation so you can expect cool mountain temps with a gentle breeze. Autumn brings beautiful fall colors with even better views. In the winter time, skiing and snow boarding are enjoyed at nearby Sugar and Beech Mountain.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total Pets Pet Friendly Welcoming 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 First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1300 Sq Ft (121 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Ice Maker Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Garden Gas Grill Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • THINGS TO DO

    Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Center Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Kayak On Site Mountain Climbing Nearby Sailing Nearby Swimming Nearby Water Skiing Nearby Water Sports Equipment
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Foosball Table Hulu Netflix Streaming Services Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Playground
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The Mountains On The Lake
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Designated Smoking Areas

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 5

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Josh T.

    Submitted Jan 19, 2026

    Stayed Dec 31, 2025

    The host was extremely responsive. We booked this trip the night before we left to drive to the mountains. The host knew we would arrive late into the night snd they arranged the house to have a very welcoming presence so late in the evening. The surroundings were absolutely stunning. They were in constant communication with us which was amazing throughout our stay.

  • Timothy S.

    Submitted Oct 20, 2025

    Stayed Oct 17, 2025

    Neat place. Super secluded. Entirely quiet. At night the area is pitch black. No light pollution, no noise pollution, no cell phone service, no stores of any kind around for half hour drive .

  • sheila b.

    Submitted Sep 15, 2025

    Stayed Sep 11, 2025

    Sisters trip to Bristol Speedway sept 2025. The house was perfect. We enjoyed sitting on the deck drinking coffee an planning our day. ..Thank you for a wonderful, relaxing ..visit

  • Kenny W.

    Submitted Jul 12, 2025

    Stayed Jul 10, 2025

    Great place to stay! Nice country setting and still close to town. Streaming on the tv was nice for down time. Can't wait to come back

  • Crystal S.

    Submitted Jun 9, 2025

    Stayed Jun 5, 2025

    Really enjoyed our stay!!! Communication was awesome!!! Thank you so much!!!

  • Kenny W.

    Submitted Sep 23, 2024

    Stayed Sep 18, 2024

    We loved our stay at The Bird. Lots of woods and wildlife. Beautiful mountain view from the back deck! Beds were amazing, and the entire stay was a blessing! Will definitely be back

  • Jason F. W.

    Submitted May 26, 2024

    Stayed May 24, 2024

    Great time great place

  • Jessica W.

    Submitted Oct 25, 2023

    Stayed Oct 21, 2023

    We were invited to a wedding at Sugar Hollow Retreat wedding venue last weekend. While gorgeous with breathtaking views, the gravel road and terrain to the venue is challenging - so, it was a DELIGHTFUL surprise to learn how close this home “The Bird House” was to the wedding venue, given we were coming back from the event in the dark. Being from out of town, it was so convenient finding a home less than 2 miles to Sugar Hollow. The home was CLEAN, provided hot showers, the beds were comfortable, and it offered little touches - like a long mirror for those getting ready for the wedding, a huge tv for the others watching sports, and a spacious kitchen to prepare meals if you don’t want to venture out too far to find dinner. It’s an older home with older fixtures - but we honestly loved it … it felt nostalgic. The communication was top-notch throughout our stay. Thank you for opening your home to our family.

  • Austin J.

    Submitted Sep 18, 2023

    Stayed Sep 15, 2023

    The house is just as advertised online, but the pictures don’t do it justice. Easily accesable mountain home, with beautiful views. The house was the cleanest Vrbo property I have ever stayed in. 10/10 trip.

  • Andrea P.

    Submitted Sep 10, 2023

    Stayed Sep 1, 2023

    Was overall good mini vacation. All the pans are older so a lot of the food we made burnt easily or stuck to the pan. Getting in was a little troublesome only because we didn’t have any service, luckily I remembered the code. Deck was beautiful and beds were very comfortable, bedding needs updated, felt old and worn down.

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