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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.

Rustic Ridge. A Tiny House Now With Lower Rates!
Welcome to Rustic Ridge. Located in the Appalachian Mountains up a holler in Roan Mountain Tennessee. You will enjoy all the porch rocking AND marshmallow roasting that you can stand. Just sit and enjoy the sounds of the babbling brook while you relax by the fire pit or take a hike on our private trail. With deep woods views and changing leaf color this is truly a treasure. Pet friendly with a $35 fee. AT hikers are welcome with free local pick up and drop off with booking. Come enjoy!

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!

Country Cottage
Country Cottage gives you the chance to relax with the whole family at this peaceful place to stay with great mountain views. We are also pet friendly, with plenty of yard to let them play while you enjoy the mountain scenery! The living room has a couch with a queen pull out bed, and the back room also has a pull out futon bed for more guests! The master bathroom has a walk in shower. There is a carport outside of the house that will hold up to 2 cars. We hope you enjoy! :)

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!

* Spectacular *
Nestled less than a mile from the South Holston River, renowned for its superb trout fishing, and just a stone's throw away from the electrifying Bristol Motor Speedway. (Also less then a mile away) Step onto our rooftop deck, Challenge your friends to a game of ping pong, soak away your worries in the hot tub, or enjoy the oversized versions of Connect 4, Corn Hole, Checkers, and Jenga. Practice your putting skills on our small green while soaking in panoramic views.

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.

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.

1 BR on the Watauga River near Watauga Lake
The Resting Place has two adjoining cabins directly on the Watauga River. Cabin 1 is a 1 bedroom perfect for a fly fishing trip or a relaxing getaway. If being steps from the river isn’t enough, checkout these nearby attractions: 6 miles from Watauga Lake 11 miles from Bristol Motor Speedway 14 miles from Roan Mountain 29 miles from the Blue Ridge Pkwy Enjoy the Tweetsie Trail
Popular amenities for Carter County family-friendly rentals
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Dogtrot in Dennis Cove

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

Creekside Retreat | Hot Tub, King, Fire Pit

Luxury modern and eco friendly Cabin in the Forest
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Nannie's Nest

Vintage Airstream near Appalachian Trail & Lake

Secluded, LakeFRONT, Views, Cozy - Canoe / Kayaks

Joe’s Tree Retreat

'Rock Me Mama' in Johnson City

Charming 1940s Cabin on Bold Stream

Angel's River HideAway Riverview W/Easy Access

Cottage at Mulberry
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Round House + Pool | Near Bristol with 7 acres!

Welcome to Paradise Nook!

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
- Land of Oz
- Linville Land Harbor
- Wolf Laurel Country Club
- Banner Elk Winery
- Appalachian Ski Mtn
- Grandfather Mountain State Park
- Appalachian State University
- East Tennessee State University
- Mount Mitchell State Park
- Sugar Mountain Resort, Inc
- Virginia Creeper Trail
- Wolf Ridge Ski Resort
- Silver Fork Winery
- Grandfather Vineyard & Winery
- Lake Tomahawk Park
- Moses H. Cone Memorial Park





