Cabin in Tennessee
8 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area
About this cabin rental
We would like to share our mountain cabin located on 45 acres of private mountain land and situated on the beautiful Elk River. This river cabin is located in the Cherokee National Forest and will sleep 7 people. This home is very cozy and relaxing. You will find all the amenities of modern home including a large smart TV and WiFi, and a full kitchen. The cabin porch deck overlooks the large Elk River. And because you are surrounded by the Cherokee National Forest, abundant wildlife are present in these scenic mountains. The Elk River is a great fishing location that has rainbow trout, catfish and bass.
During the summer months be sure to bring your swimsuit and enjoy a refreshing swim in the cool river water. Or bring inflatable floats for a river float-down. You can also use our kayak and canoe and take full advantage of this large beautiful river. The riverside deck pavilion has a large BBQ grill and is a great place to picnic. You can also grill on an open fire at the fire ring right next to the pavilion. Or you can just sit by the river and relax to the soothing sound of flowing water. There is a hammock on the pavilion for an afternoon nap. Fishing can be productive close to the river deck. This property is open all year, and every season has its own special allure. During early Summer the fireflies gather at night in this deep mountain location. Autumn brings the color change and the trees are something to see. Local festivals are an attraction in East Tennessee. The month of June boasts the annual Rhododendron Festival in the surrounding mountains. And in September the town of Elizabethton is 35 minutes away and host a Covered Bridge Celebration with live music. October is the “Country Thunder” at Bristol Speedway. Unicoi County has an Apple Festival as well as the Fall-O-Dendron festival in Roan Mountain. November is the “Speedway in Lights” event located in Bristol - all are fun things to see in the beautiful mountains of East Tennessee. And don’t forget Winter! Beech Mountain Ski Resort is only a 45 minute drive. Additionally, giant Watauga Lake is only a short drive and offers scenic views as well as fishing, kayaking, sailing and pontoon boat rentals. The Appalachian Trail is also very close to this cabin. The location where the AT trail crosses Watauga Lake is something to see.
The property also borders the official boundaries of the Cherokee National Forest and offers a private and somewhat isolated retreat that you will not forget. The land also borders the Heaton branch stream, and walking around the land provides a great two-hour hike. Hiking sticks are available at the river pavilion.
You will have the entire home to yourself and have full use of the 45 acres -- and all along the Elk River that boarder the property.
During the summer months be sure to bring your swimsuit and enjoy a refreshing swim in the cool river water. Or bring inflatable floats for a river float-down. You can also use our kayak and canoe and take full advantage of this large beautiful river. The riverside deck pavilion has a large BBQ grill and is a great place to picnic. You can also grill on an open fire at the fire ring right next to the pavilion. Or you can just sit by the river and relax to the soothing sound of flowing water. There is a hammock on the pavilion for an afternoon nap. Fishing can be productive close to the river deck. This property is open all year, and every season has its own special allure. During early Summer the fireflies gather at night in this deep mountain location. Autumn brings the color change and the trees are something to see. Local festivals are an attraction in East Tennessee. The month of June boasts the annual Rhododendron Festival in the surrounding mountains. And in September the town of Elizabethton is 35 minutes away and host a Covered Bridge Celebration with live music. October is the “Country Thunder” at Bristol Speedway. Unicoi County has an Apple Festival as well as the Fall-O-Dendron festival in Roan Mountain. November is the “Speedway in Lights” event located in Bristol - all are fun things to see in the beautiful mountains of East Tennessee. And don’t forget Winter! Beech Mountain Ski Resort is only a 45 minute drive. Additionally, giant Watauga Lake is only a short drive and offers scenic views as well as fishing, kayaking, sailing and pontoon boat rentals. The Appalachian Trail is also very close to this cabin. The location where the AT trail crosses Watauga Lake is something to see.
The property also borders the official boundaries of the Cherokee National Forest and offers a private and somewhat isolated retreat that you will not forget. The land also borders the Heaton branch stream, and walking around the land provides a great two-hour hike. Hiking sticks are available at the river pavilion.
You will have the entire home to yourself and have full use of the 45 acres -- and all along the Elk River that boarder the property.
Amenities at River cabin on 45 acres of private mountain land pet friendly.
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Tennessee
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2025
Well what to say! As a Naturalist and Zoologist I was excited from the booking and the VRBO was everything and more! Between an incredible host to a cabin that was spotless and comfortable, I never wanted to leave! We saw Otters every morning come down the rapids and then the highpoint was a Beaver and juvenile right off the cabin! I work with one and it was just perfect. I could go on and on but I know we will back! The area, the beauty and none for miles! It was priceless!
10 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2025
If you’re looking to get away and immerse yourself in nature and calmness, this is the place. Pictures can’t capture how wonderful this property is. The cabin itself is upscale in all respects and immaculately clean. While the listed 2 hour hike was not possible due to hurricane Helene, there are plenty of opportunities for improvised treks. Access via Heaton Branch Road may cause some trepidation as while it’s paved, it’s close to single car width with many blind spots. Just exercising reasonable caution gets the job done and is so worth it! The gravel road to the cabin posed no issue for our Honda CRV with AWD. I found Chris to be a kind, caring and communicative host. Also, the new riverside deck complete with a Weber Genesis 3 burner grill is outstanding. The biggest challenge I ran into was convincing Casey, my Border Collie mix that we had to leave. Thank you Chris for making this spirit lifting sanctuary available. See you again!
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2025
Photos don’t do this place justice, and Chris is an awesome host. We hope to be back soon!
6 / 10Average·Mar 2023
The property is absolutely beautiful! It has so much to do that you don't even have to leave. My kids had a blast playing by the creek and exploring the property and it's secluded enough that my dogs were able to run around off a leash and had the time of their lives.
The BIGGEST issue we had was VRBO never sent me instructions with directions on how to get to the property or the codes to get into the gate and cabin. We were only told by the owner that it is "tricky" to find, instead of telling us that GPS doesn't work at all and we later found out that the owner has been told multiple times that he needs to warn renters not to follow GPS. Therefore, we were lead onto a very narrow dirt/rocky road on top of a mountain that took us an extra 3 hours to get back down. There is no cell service when in the area (until you get to the cabin) so I had no way of contacting anyone. Once we did arrive there was a large tree that had fallen on the property blocking us to drive up to the house. The owner was very responsive and helpful and was able to get a neighbor to come and remove the tree the following day. But, a big reason I booked this cabin was the fact that it stated we could pull right up to the cabin with no steps because my mom has Parkinson's and uses a walker. It was very difficult for her to get around the tree and walk up the very steep incline to get inside. So just beware of this when booking and make sure you have all of the instructions before leaving.
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9.8Outstanding
(28 Ratings)
"Well what to say! As a Naturalist and Zoologist I was excited from the booking and the VRBO was everything and more! Between an incredible host to a cabin that was spotless and comfortable, I never w..."
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