Bring the whole family — pups included* — to a warm cabin retreat, a perfect home base for outdoor adventure with access to a private dock on crystal-clear Watauga Lake overlooking the Appalachian Mountains. Enjoy hiking the AT, swimming, fishing, and boating by day, then unwind on the wraparound porch by the fire pit as the sun sets and you stargaze the night away. It’s the perfect getaway for you, your loved ones, and your pups as you relax, reconnect and make memories to last a lifetime. The space Our cabin boasts a 26’ wall of windows to enjoy the stunning long range mountain views and the sunset from all three floors. With spectacular views from the wrap around porch, this cabin home has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and a large 3rd floor loft. You'll also have access to our provide dock for access to Watauga Lake. The private dock is located .2 miles downhill from the cabin on beautiful Watauga Lake. Swim, fish, or tie your boat off at the dock. Sit and relax on the benches while enjoying the lake. First Floor: The open concept main floor has a family room with tv and gas fireplace, dining table that can accommodate 8, and an upscale kitchen with a farmhouse sink, gas stove/oven, refrigerator, microwave/convection oven, wine chiller and a large island with seating for 4. It is well stocked with all of the necessary cookware, appliances and accessories needed to make your meals. The master en-suite is located on the main floor, perfect for anyone who has trouble navigating stairs. It has a king bed with drawer storage underneath, a desk and a tv. In the bathroom there is a dual vanity, a separate toilet room, a walk in shower with dual shower heads, and a full size front load washer and dryer. 2nd Floor: The 2 secondary bedrooms are located on the second floor with a hall bathroom that has a shower/tub combo. Each bedroom has a queen bed, dresser and a desk. 3rd Floor: The third floor loft is a large hang out space with a tv, reclining sofa and chair, games, foosball, plus 2 queen daybeds with full size trundle beds. On the wrap around porch you will find a gas fire pit with rocking chairs perfect for making s’mores, 2 hanging chairs to relax and enjoy the mountain air while you cook your favorite dinner on the gas grill and eat at the outdoor table. *We welcome dogs (pet fee required) to join your family and enjoy the beauty of the area. Guest access Guests have access to the entire three story cabin. Other things to note Remote enough to give you a break from it all while enjoying the beauty of the mountains and the lake around us, yet 30 miles to Boone NC or Johnson City TN if you need all of the comforts of home. Mountain City and Elizabethton are the closest small towns to Butler. *The dock is locate a short downhill walk from the cabin and there is a stair case that leads to the dock from the road. The walk back to the cabin is a strenuous .2 mile walk uphill to the house. Cove water levels vary in the fall and winter due to the TVA lake draw down **Due to owner allergies, we only allow dogs on the property with a pet fee.