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Lou's Loft of Hampton, Tennessee
Lou's Loft is a newly available, quaint upstairs apartment located in the small community of Hampton, TN surrounded by the Unaka Mountains and directly off Highway 321. Laurel Fork Falls is only 0.5 miles down the road and beautiful Watauga Lake and the Cherokee National Forest 5 miles away. Relax in our loft which features two bedrooms, one bathroom, dine-in kitchen, washer/dryer, large living room and deck. TV and WIFI included. Come and enjoy the natural beauty of the mountains.

Unique Family Cottage, Quiet, Close to Downtown
Welcome to this peaceful stone cottage—a bright, cozy home with a covered front porch, sunny rooms, and a spacious yard on a quiet street. Perfect for families and work travelers: comfy beds, stocked kitchen, fast Wi‑Fi, easy parking, and self check‑in. Relax on the porch at sunset, then settle in for a restful night’s sleep. Centrally located, it's your gateway to Johnson City Medical Center, ETSU, Parks, Grandfather Mountain, Bristol Motor Speedway, ski resorts, and enchanting waterfalls.

1955 Restored Vintage Aljoa Camper "Nellie Belle"
Blackberry Blossom Farm is often referred to as " A magical place, BEST Airbnb we've ever been to!" The Nellie Belle vintage 1955 Aljoa Camper overlooking the Unaka Mts. is cute as a button! Bathroom accommodations are at our super clean Campground Bathhouse, located beside the Nellie Belle camper. Vintage decorated, clean, 1 comfortable full foam mattress bed, outdoor kitchenette on covered deck, dining table, chairs, fire pit. 100 acre farm, cool, clean air and gorgeous mountain view.

Luxury Mountain Chalet Escape
Mountain Property within 20 min of Banner Elk, NC and Elizabethton, TN. Luxury home nestled in a quiet valley.Take your choice of one of the two large porches with a fire pit and spacious seating , relax to the rumbling water of the stream in the backyard, full body massage chair or jetted master bathroom tub. Full kitchen equipped with Keurig Elite. Escape from electronics and enjoy the many nearby Appalachian Trail accesses and outdoor activities. Reconnect with your family. Welcome!

Laurel Fork 18th Century Cabin
Escape to the Appalachian Mountains in this beautiful 18th century cabin. Only 25 minutes from Bristol Motor Speedway! Less than 2 miles from the beautiful Watauga lake and boat marina. Across from Laurel Falls Waterfall trailhead and the Appalachian Trail entrance. Endless hiking, fishing, fly fishing and numerous outdoor activities surround the area. Also, sit back, relax around one of two firepits, one stone and one gas fire-glass table on the private deck overlooking Laurel Creek.

Creekside Charmer near I-26 w/ POOL TABLE
Take it easy at this unique and tranquil getaway. Easy convenience to everything just two minutes to I-26. 8 minutes to ETSU and 10 minutes to Johnson City mall area. 40 minutes to Asheville NC and 30 minutes to Bristol Motor Speedway. Visit the new Hard Rock Casino. Enjoy a romantic getaway for just the two of you or bring the family and friends. Enjoy dinner by the creek and roast marshmallows by the fire. Beautiful Mountain View’s. Enjoy the Pool Table for great entertainment.

Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Ping-pong, Mt. View , & Privacy
Welcome to Stoney Creek Cabin! Enjoy a peaceful, private, and relaxing stay in our newly (2024) built cabin. We cut and milled the trees and built this cabin on our 50 acre farm and want you to enjoy it. It features a hot tub, ping-pong, foosball, porch swing, and firepit. Whether it is a family vacation or a romantic getaway this cabin will provide the opportunity to reconnect with the ones you love. 8mi to Elizabethton, 16mi to Johnson City and Bristol. Book your stay today!

Scenic, tranquil getaway, sleeps 4+
Relax at this peaceful place to stay. One bedroom plus comfy queen sofa sleeper and twin cot. Lots to do with the Appalachian Trail, waterfalls, 3 lakes, Roan Mountain, Cherokee National Forest, and Bristol Speedway and Casino nearby! Great fishing, hiking; ideal for adventure enthusiasts! In Stoney Creek on the outskirts of Elizabethton, Tennessee, you will have a complete kitchen, laundry, fire pit, internet tv, beautiful views and ample parking for a boat, camper or trailer.

Dreamy Storybook Cabin in the Woods
*If it snows, you will need 4WD or AWD.* *The use of the fireplace is no longer permitted due to insurance.* Jake's Cabin is a rustic private cabin located at Misty Hollow Roan Mountain Retreat. Please read the entire listing for detailed information and instructions for your stay. There is a queen bed in the main bedroom as well as a twin size bed in the semi-private loft. Bear Cabin sleeps 3 adults comfortably with one queen bed in the bedroom and one twin bed in the loft.

Remote mountain cabin near Elk River Falls
Enjoy our cozy cabin with hiking, fishing, and relaxing in rural North Carolina. The Appalachian Trail just 2 miles away. Elk River Falls is an easy hike. A full kitchen invites you to cook. Roast s'mores on the fire pit. Dine on the porch or enjoy the patter of rain on the roof, or snow in the winter. Play movies on the blue ray/DVD. Free electric vehicle charging. Cabin is four miles from Elk Park (pop. 800), a truly remote getaway. Privacy and intimacy guaranteed!

Luxury Tiny “Hobbit House” with Big Mountain View
At a mere 200 sq feet, our luxury tiny house makes the most of it’s space. You’ll find a nice size kitchen, washer/dryer combo, closet, queen bed, full size utilities, and a unique shower/Japanese soaking tub combo! Beautiful views of sunrises, hump mountain, banner elk, and beech mountain. The kitchen & living area features tall ceilings but *please note* the bathroom and closet ceiling height is shortened to about 6 ft to make room for the loft bedroom above.

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.
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Dogtrot in Dennis Cove

Lakeview Lounge. 3 bedroom cedar cabin, lake access, updated interior, just re-furnished large porches.

Stunning, MtnTop Lakeview Cabin on Private 8 acres

Vacation Retreat

Fishing Cottage on Watauga river with hottub

Watauga River Cottage in Johnson City, TN

Laurels Hideaway Cabin B

Epic Views on Lake Watauga | 3BR | Hot Tub | Dock
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Vintage Airstream near Appalachian Trail & Lake

2b/1ba near South Holston River

Creekside Cottage Nestled Between 2 Creeks

'Rock Me Mama' in Johnson City

Angel's River HideAway Riverview W/Easy Access

Cottage at Mulberry

Fluffy Bottom Farm’s Serenity Cabin

Close to Downtown & JC Med, Mt Views, Fire Pit
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Walk to BMS Upscale Home Sleeps 12

Welcome to Paradise Nook!

Round House + Pool | Near Bristol with 7 acres!

Cozy Cabin w/ Hot Tub, enjoy skiing & tubing

3BD 2BA Pool Is Open + Garage For Trail Bikes
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- Bristol Motor Speedway
- Grayson Highlands State Park
- Tweetsie Railroad
- Pisgah National Forest
- Hawksnest Snow Tubing and Zipline
- Beech Mountain Ski Resort
- Grandfather Mountain
- Lake James State Park
- Appalachian Ski Mtn
- Land of Oz
- Grandfather Mountain State Park
- Linville Land Harbor
- Appalachian State University
- Banner Elk Winery
- Wolf Laurel Country Club
- East Tennessee State University
- Mount Mitchell State Park
- Sugar Mountain Resort, Inc
- Wolf Ridge Ski Resort
- Virginia Creeper Trail
- Silver Fork Winery
- Moses H. Cone Memorial Park
- Grandfather Vineyard & Winery
- Lake Tomahawk Park





