Look through the list of accommodations below and pick one you like. Call or email with questions anytime! Rates depend on length of stay, number in party, season, and advanced reservations always get the best rate. Simply pick out a cabin and send an email stating the cabin name and your dates – and we’ll reply with the requested information and rates.

WELCOME TO WATAUGA LAKEVACATIONS

We have spectacular log cabins, large custom lake homes, smaller cottages, and lakeside Villa’s to choose from. Read below and let us know any personal preferences you may require for your getaway as we have several new lodging options. If you see exactly what you’re looking for, email or call fortotal and instructions on securing your choice of accommodations.

You will love our Watauga Lakelodging deep in the East Tennessee mountains just minutes from North Carolina and Virginia -Secluded yet well-situated near many area attractions, where waterskiing, mountain biking, hiking, golfing,rock climbing,fishing, whitewater and many other outdoor activities await the adventure traveler. Only 20 minutes to Ski Beech and 45 minutes to SugarMountain – the best snow skiing this far south. Spelunkingopportunities abound with wild caves and several commercial caverns to choose from with year round temperatures of 55 degrees. Convenient toBoone, Blowing Rock,Banner Elk and Abingdon where wining and dining are an experience to remember.

See pictures, take a virtual tour and check availability on our websites: and or checkout our available real estate at for sale by owner. Feel free to call any time (803) 524-5185 for more information - We are pleased to answer any questions you may have about our cabins or the area.

Amenities provided at ALL of our accommodations:

  1. TV/ DVD and Satellite or Direct TV
  2. Jam box, radio or stereo
  3. Free local telephone service
  4. Central Air-conditioning and heat
  5. Outdoor grill with plenty of grilling utensils
  6. Full kitchens include range, pots, pans, coffee maker, toaster, microwave, etc.
  7. Linens, towels, dishes, flatware, dish soap and laundry detergentprovided.
  8. Laundry room with washer and dryer.

The Raven; great for families– sleeps up to 10.Five star rating.

This premier cedar cabin built summer of 2006 features every“bell and whistle” and towers over Watauga Lake mountain top. Four bedrooms (King – Queen – Queen – Bunk,plus sleeper sofa in living area),and 3 ½ baths. Eachbedroom has glass Pella™ doorsthat open up lake sidewith exceptional views of LakeWatauga, Watauga River Gorge and the CherokeeNational Forest. This cabin towers at the top of the mountain looking down over the water basin and East TennesseeMountains. Includes:

  • WataugaLake,WataugaRiver and Elk River access
  • Dock and boat slip
  • Swimming access and fishing pier
  • Canoes, paddles/oars and life vests
  • Awesome master bedroom with vaulted ceilings.
  • Sand box on deck plus a little tykes pool for younger children

Easy to bring your own boat or rent one at the marina. The dock also provides easy swim access with two ladders bolted to either side of the dock.In one large great room you have Walnut wood floors - all leather furnishings, large stone fire place with gas logs inside anda large stone fire pit outside (with built in seating )perfect for roasting hot dogs and marshmallows. This cabin is also equipped with a backup generator in the event of power failure.Plenty of inside entertainment:

  • Large plasma TV with satellite service and DVD player
  • Stereo/ CD and assortment of movies
  • Two game tables featuring checkers/chess/backgammon
  • Air hockey table
  • Talking Buck the karaoke deer
  • Magazines and books for your reading enjoyment.

Full kitchen has all the comforts of home (dishes- glasses- bakeware and grilling utensils). Large counter and bar with stools serves as your indoor dining area.Outdoor facilities include:

  • Three levels of decking with spectacular views
  • Lots of deck furniture, picnic table and hammock
  • Hugehot tub big enough for eight adults
  • Large gas grill on the deck – hard wired, no tanks to fill up.
  • Outdoor fire-pit with built in seating.

You’ll find feather down pillows and comforters to keep you warm on winter nights yet comfortable during the warmer summer months. Weather you come to share that special family gathering or just couples for a romantic get-away this is the place to play and enjoy.Almost 2500 sq feet with central heat and air conditioning.

Majestic Manor; Luxury log home vacation rental–sleeps up to 8. Five star rating.

This brand new log home towers over Watauga Lake mountain top. Built springof 2007 with four bedrooms (king – king – queen – two twin beds)(master on each level) 3 ½ baths Perched hilltop with exceptional long range views of Watauga Lake, Watauga River, TN & North Carolina Mountains. Formal living, dining and family room in addition to a separate large game room down stairs with:

  • pool table
  • ping pong
  • stereo
  • wide screen TV in game room.

Two levels of deck with lounge furniture as well as indoor balcony have great lake views. Family room andkitchen have all the comforts of home:

  • Dishwasher, range, microwave
  • Additional wine cooler
  • Flat screen LCD TV with DVD
  • Extensive DISH satellite programming package

Also enjoy

  • Free Unlimited long distance calls
  • Large gas grill on your deck
  • Large outdoor hot tub.
  • canoe

Almost 4000 sq feet of custom craftsmanship including rustic log staircase and railing.

Still Waters;Blue Ridge lakehouse- sleeps up to 12. Five star rating.

This spectacular log home towers at the top of the mountain. It offers all the amenities you could want.Built in autumn of 2002 with cathedral ceilings and lots of windows to view mountains and lake. This three story 4 bedroom (master on each level)is at the crest of the mountain with 3 ½ bath, central A/C, heat and stone gas log fire place. Enjoy some of the best viewson the lake from the wrap around deck with plenty of deck furniture and southern exposure for sunbathers.

  • 6 -person outdoor hottub
  • Outdoor gas grill and utensils
  • WataugaLake and Riveraccess
  • Dock with deeded boat slip
  • Swimming access and fishing pier
  • Canoes, paddles/oars and life vests

Lots of woodwork inside includes solid cherry floors. Open dining room and living plan make this a welcoming environment and very user friendly kitchen appliances:

  • microwave
  • dishwasher
  • coffee maker
  • laundry room with full size washer and dryer

Curl up on one of the two leather couches in front of the satellite television and gas log fireplace. Other indoor amenities include:

  • separate game room downstairs
  • largepool table
  • TV/ DVD/ Stereo with CD player

Three master bedrooms (one on each story) with Queensize 'pillow top' beds - ideal for 2 families staying together. The forthbedroom has 4 twin beds (two bunk, two side by side)plus futon in loft alcove.Approx 3500 sq feet

Thrashers Nest; Romantic getaway-sleeps up to 10. Five star rating.

Built Sept 2007 with cathedral ceilingsthis three story, 3 bedroom is the tallest cabin on the mountain with 2 full baths, central HVAC and stone gas log fire place.Lots of deck with lake and Smoky Mountain views. Plenty of deck furniture and rocking chairs also there for your outdoor enjoyment.

  • Outdoor 6-person hottub
  • Propane grill and utensils
  • WataugaLake and Riveraccess
  • Dock with deeded boat slip
  • Swimming access and fishing pier
  • Canoes, paddles/oars and life vests

Hardwood floors, loft, vaulted ceilings – very cozy and visually appealing. Open floor plan in dining room and living area with lots of glass make this a welcoming environment and very user friendly appliances in the full size kitchen.

  • Game room with foosball table
  • Stone fireplace, satellite TV with DVD, CD player
  • laundry room with full size washer and dryer
  • microwave, dishwasher, coffee maker
  • family friendly, includes high chair and Pac-n-play portable crib
  • Free unlimited long distance calls!
  • Game Cube / PlayStation

Three bedrooms with King, Queen and the third bedroom has two more Queen beds plus a Queen sleeper sofa in the living room. Ideal for 2 families staying together.

Approx 2800 sq feet.

Cloud Gate; Contemporary cabin –sleeps up to 8.Five star rating.

This awesomelake house with a modern flairoverlooks Watauga Lake with million dollar long range views towering mountain top. Built summer of 2003 featuringa double sided fire place and four bedrooms (Queen – Queen - Queen – Bunk) and 2 ½ baths.

  • separate game room with bumper pool
  • large flat screen TV with satellite service and DVD
  • stereo system with CD player
  • double sided fireplace with gas logs
  • wet bar

Open floor plan with progressive kitchen, dining and living room.Kitchen has all the comforts of home. Two levels of decking and lots of deck furniture for the whole family to enjoy. This cabin perched at the top of the mountain looking down over the WataugaLake and SmokeyMountains. Includes:

  • outdoor gas grill
  • lake access and boat slip (makes renting or bringing a boat easy)
  • canoes, paddles oars life vests
  • swimming access and fishing pier

Private community dock provides easy swim access with two ladders bolted to either side of the dock. Whether you come to share that special family gathering or just couples for a romantic getaway this is the place to play and enjoy. Almost 2700 sq feet.

Waters Edge; Waterfront Lake home-sleeps up to 12.Five star rating.

This lakefront home with cove view was constructed summer of 2007,abeautifully decorated three- story, 4 bedroom (King – Queen - Queen – Twins, plus two sleeper sofas) sits lakeside with 2 ½ baths – central heat & A/C, includes:

  • Outside privateshower (operates June through mid-October)
  • Lake Front / Lake side
  • Nearby boat launch at Mountain LakeResort (Pappy’s Marina)
  • Private dockplus canoe, kayak, paddles and life vests onsite.
  • Fireplace with stone mantle and gas logs(operates October through May)
  • Four decks/porches (upper and lower) with outdoor speakers on three
  • Adirondack chairs and deck furniture.

Enjoy water viewsof LakeWatauga from every room. Outdoor gas grill and utensilsare provided in case you land that big catfish, walleye or trout.Separate game room downstairs includes:

  • tournament-size pool table
  • flat screen TV
  • wet bar

Open dining room and living plan make this a welcoming environment and very user friendly appliances in your spacious kitchen – microwave -dishwasher – coffee maker and laundry room has full size washer and dryer. Enjoy your home theater system in the living area with vaultedceiling and lots of glass.

  • two LCD HDTVs
  • DVD/CD players
  • Speakers throughout house including deck
  • Free Unlimited long distance calling
  • Cable TV
  • Free Wi-Fi Wireless High speed internet to keep in touch with the office.

Enjoy indoor Jacuzzi bathtub in master or rinse off in your outside shower after a swim in the lake. This 4 bedroom log home is ideal for 2 families staying together.This is truly a vacation paradise.Over 3200 sq feet.

Elk River Cabin; Trout Stream cabin– sleeps up to 8.Five star rating.

This brand new cabin is built summer of 2007 on a cliff overlooking the Elk River, a great fishing stream that runs from Beech Mountain into Watauga Lake.Three bedrooms - Queen – Queen – Queen plustwo twin rollaway beds (in the game room) and 2 ½ baths. Central heat and air with automatic backup generator should there ever be a power loss. Heavily wooded with total seclusion in the middle of 40 acres of private property.All you hear is the rushing sounds of the running waters; abundant wildlife includes whitetail deer, black bear, turkeys, ducks, etc. You are free to hike and explore – numerous cliffs and wild caves on property.

  • 40 acres private property surrounding cabin
  • Large cave for spelunkers and cliffs for rock climbers (at your own risk)
  • Over 1000 feet of Elk River frontage for trout fishing
  • Guest hunting allowed with prior written permission
  • Fire pit outside with built in seating

Picnic tables provided riverside and on deck for your enjoyment. Only five minute drive to WataugaLake marinas and publicboat ramps in the CherokeeNational Forest. This three level cabin features every “bell and whistle”. On the inside you can expect lots of beautiful wood, windows,vaulted cathedral ceilings and elk antler chandelier.Featuring solid wood construction (no drywall), includingBrazilian tiger wood and walnut floors, ponderosa pine and southern pine ceilings and walls with cherry and walnut accents.Also,

  • Two large stone fireplaces with gas logs
  • CD Jam box, large flat screen TV with DVD and satellite
  • Full sized slate pool table in recreation room
  • Lots of leather furniture throughout
  • Large outdoor hot tub on deck

Two levels of decking, lots of deck furniture and hammock. Kitchen with all the comforts of home (dishes- glasses- bake ware and grilling utensils). Large formal dining table and chairs - as well as a picnic table and gas grill on your deck. Master bathroom includes:

  • Indoor heated Jacuzzi tub
  • SteaMist steam room and double headed shower
  • SunTouch heated tile floors

High quality feather down pillows, comforters and blankets for extra comfort. Plenty of room for an additional blow up mattress for extra family and friends.

Approx 3500 sq ft.

Cove Ridge cabin– Sleeps 8+ This brand new cabin constructed the spring of 2008 offers some of the most amazing views of Roan Mountain that you will find anywhere. Plus the cabin has its own boat dock a short drive or walk away where you can sunbathe, fish, and during 4 months in the summer pull a boat up to. Secluded away from anyone, this 3 story cabin sleeps 8 and has a huge loft that could be packed with air-mattresses. Sitting on a heavily wooded lot, Cove Ridge cabin has views that you could stare out on all afternoon form the very large deck. There is even a remote controlled awning that will shield parts of the deck from the summer sun.

Amenities include:

  • Full luxury Kitchen
  • Wine cooler
  • Granite and butcher-block countertops
  • High speed internet!
  • Vaulted ceiling
  • Flat screen TV
  • Satellite service
  • Local phone
  • Washer and dryer
  • Tennessee flat rock gas fireplace
  • 3 headed shower in Master Bathroom
  • Wrap around deck with chairs
  • Outdoor propane heater
  • Large outdoor Grill – hardwired to the house so there is no propane tank to worry about.
  • Remote controlled awning on deck
  • Incredible views
  • 30+ foot tall windows looking out so the view can be seen from all 3 floors.

Full sized kitchen is equipped with all the appliances and utensils, dishwasher, stove, refrigerator, blender, microwave, wine opener, can opener, coffee maker.

There is a master bedroom on the main level and 2 more bedrooms on the second floor. Each has a Queen Size bed. There is also a pull-out couch in the living room. The cabin has 2 full baths, one on the first 2 floors. The 3rd floor is a Huge loft that is a perfect place for the kids to spread out. No need to bring towels and sheets as they are provided. The views outside are not lost on the third floor because the windows on the cabin go up all three levels. Even in the winter this home has renting amenities. Relax on the deck and use the large propane heater to keep warm while watching the sun go down over Roan Mountain. And if you’re booking for the fall then book early because there’s not a cabin in the area that has views with this amount of fall color.

Banjo Ridge CabinThisstylish cedar cabin constructed summer 2008 offers wrap around decking and an outdoor fire-pit. 2 bedroom / 2 baths plus a lofthas the potential to sleep up to 6 comfortably. Total seclusion and heavily wooded with hard woods and mountain laurel.Just minutes from The Watauga River/ Lake offers Lake Access/launch in a minuets drive. All linens, towels, bedding, dishes and utensils provided. This cabin is hidden deep in the woods just off Hwy 321. Thirty minutes from Boone NC Johnson City Tn.

Heavily wooded and privately secluded witha large gas grill hardwired so you never run out of propane. Banjo Ridge cabinfeatures a large outdoorfire pit with built in seating perfect for roasting marshmallows or cooking hot dogs over an open flame.