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Pet-Friendly Butler Cabin w/ Hot Tub, Walk to Lake

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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Terrace/patio
Game room
1 bedroom, internet, bed sheets

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Entire cabin

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 83500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Pet-Friendly Butler Cabin w/ Hot Tub, Walk to Lake

Immerse yourself in northeast Tennessee’s natural beauty with a stay at this 1-bed, 1.5-bath Butler vacation rental! This unique cabin features 2 Smart TVs, a full kitchen, and an awesome outdoor space fit for the whole crew. Enjoy a morning hike to Laurel Creek Falls, then launch your boat at Lakeview Marina and coast around Watauga Lake! For the wine connoisseurs, enjoy a tasting at Villa Nove Vineyards. When night falls, take a load off in the hot tub or get competitive with a game of pool.

-- THE PROPERTY --

Private Location | Fireplace | Outdoor Dining Area | Gas Grill | Mountain Views

Bedroom: Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds, Twin Bunk Bed | Loft: Queen Sleeper Sofa | Living Room: 2 Twin Sleeping Recliners, Queen Sleeper Sofa | Additional Sleeping: 4 Twin Rollaway Beds

INDOOR LIVING: 2 Smart TVs w/ cable, DVD player, telescope, dining table, breakfast bar, pool table, video arcade machine, books, board games, ceiling fans
OUTDOOR LIVING: 2 furnished decks, gas fire pit, private hot tub, Smart TV, canoe, kayaks, paddleboards, life vests, beach towels
KITCHEN: Refrigerator, stove/oven, dishwasher, dishware/flatware, cooking basics, drip coffee maker, Keurig coffee maker, waffle maker, microwave, toaster, water filter, ice maker, wine cooler
GENERAL: Free WiFi, keyless entry, central A/C & heating, linens/towels, washer/dryer, laundry detergent, trash bags, paper towels, hair dryer, complimentary toiletries
FAQ: Pet fee (paid pre-trip)
ACCESSIBILITY: 2-story cabin, exterior staircase required, 2nd-floor bedroom & full bathroom only
PARKING: Driveway (5 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

WATAUGA LAKE: Lakeview Marina (9 miles), Mallard Cove Marina (10 miles), Cove Ridge Marina & Resort (14 miles), Watauga Point Recreational Area (14 miles)
PARKS & OUTDOORS: Pisgah National Forest (surrounding), Laurel Creek Falls (12 miles), Elk River Falls (23 miles), Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park (28 miles), Roan Mountain State Park (34 miles)
LOCAL FUN: Villa Nove Vineyards (6 miles), Watauga Lake Winery (6 miles), Dutch Creek Trails Horseback Riding (12 miles), Butler Museum (14 miles), Beech Mountain Ski Resort (17 miles), Tweetsie Railroad (28 miles), Mystery Hill (28 miles), Appalachian Ski Mtn (29 miles), Shoppes on the Parkway (31 miles)
AIRPORTS: Tri-Cities Airport (52 miles), Charlotte Douglas International Airport (119 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome--because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly with a $50 fee (+ fees & taxes)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: This 2-story cabin requires using an exterior staircase to enter; while 3 sleepers sofas and the half bathroom are located on the 1st floor, the remaining bedroom, sleeper sofa, and full bathroom are located on the 2nd floor and require additional interior stairs to access

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Kayak
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 3,500 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

510838

About the area

Map
Butler, Tennessee

What's nearby

  • Watauga Lake - 9 min walk
  • Watauga Lake Winery - 18 min drive
  • Beech Mountain Resort - 39 min drive
  • Land of Oz - 41 min drive
  • Sugar Mountain Resort - 56 min drive

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪JJ's Cafe - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Butler Trading Post - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Shirleys Restaurant - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Shirley's Home Cooking - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Elk Mills Grill - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pet-Friendly Butler Cabin w/ Hot Tub, Walk to Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Pet-Friendly Butler Cabin w/ Hot Tub, Walk to Lake?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pet-Friendly Butler Cabin w/ Hot Tub, Walk to Lake?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Pet-Friendly Butler Cabin w/ Hot Tub, Walk to Lake located?

Situated in Butler, this cabin is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Watauga Lake and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Watauga River. Watson Island and Watauga Lake Winery are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Pet-Friendly Butler Cabin w/ Hot Tub, Walk to Lake Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 30 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

terry l.

Liked: Cleanliness
perfect weekend getaway
We had an amazing time! Had an amazing time kayaking and enjoying nature!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason F. W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Review
Good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Mountain Getaway
Had amazing time staying at the eagles nest kids enjoyed the fishing and kayaking and pool table Mom enjoyed the porch swing and hot tub and fully furnished kitchen will definitely plan hopefully a longer trip next time!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Stacey K.

Liked: Cleanliness
My son's wedding on Roan Mountain
Check in was easy. The cabin is beautiful. The mountain is beautiful. The lake access is about a 3 min. drive back down the mountain. He does provide beach towels and fishing poles. The actual beach is 25 min. from cabin, but my grandkids just swam off the dock 3 min. away. The kayaks were a big hit! The pool table wiggles and the pinball machine doesn't work well. The sleeping arrangements would have been horrible if my whole family had come with us as we had planned; the only beds are in one room. My daughter slept on a couch down in the living room and her 2 kids on cots in the living room. My grandson slept on a couch in the loft. If my elderly parents would have came as planned, they would not have been able to climb the stairs and would not have had a place to sleep. My oldest son didn't come with his 3 boys, thankfully, or they wouldn't have had a place to sleep. I'm glad I only had a total of 6 people; we slept comfortably. HOWEVER, a smoke alarm chirped for our entire 5 day stay!! I messaged the owner and he suggested removing the battery, but it was located inside a locked door. The cabin was very well stocked and the bath towels were luxurious. The owner did not require us to do anything when we left except to put the dirty towels in front of the washer; but we cleaned up the place as best we could. Oh! The worst problem we encountered was the lack of internet and cell service; It was basically non-existent. Overall though, we had a nice stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Brandy O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend stay
A great place to relax and the rain didn’t keep us from having fun.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family getaway
We had a wonderful stay! The listing isn’t kidding when saying that cell service is sparse. But made for better family time ! We will be back! Thanks Ricky
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Efrain T.

Good place to stay!
Beautiful Cabin! Need improvement on the cleaness and organization in the balcony, pool table area and cabin surroundings. I liked the cabin architectural design inside, the hot tub and the cable television, Oh and the coffee cups.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Hagen L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bachelor Trip
Had a great time very nice room we definitely all loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

jennifer m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacay
Communication was great. Everything was as it was stated. Kids enjoyed the pool table and the hot tub. Would definitely return. Would love to stay in the warmer weather.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

India G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Check in is super easy. Clean spot. Nice cabin and host is very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catina R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
This was a super fun and beautiful experience! The cabin was very nice and super clean! Everything was provided and the host was very informative. I would definitely stay there again. Thank you so much for letting us stay! 🤗
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Brittany B.

Anniversary stay
We enjoyed our stay in the nice cabin. It is quite remote but that was mostly on us. I should have looked into more.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

Katie W.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not what was expected…
There is a standard of housekeeping that one should maintain when opening their home especially when they are accepting a fee. This house did not meet those standards I feel. The porch was cluttered with caged birds and these areas were not clean. Between the caged birds was a hot tub that was not able to be used as there were leaves and pines needles floating in it when opened and the water was green and it was very apparent the tub had. Or been cleaned in some time. Inside the home we found the kitchen to be cluttered and common house hold items we found to be in bad condition and the overall home was just not clean. When going to bed we found that the sheets did not appear to be clean, in that it was obvious someone had slept in the sheets as they were wrinkled and there was hair in the bed. The structure of the home is nice, the home is just dirty and the pictures are not at all a clear representation of the state of the home at this time. The lake is also not visible from the home.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Alison M.

Beutiful House, Neglected Pets Outside
Let me start by saying the indoor part of the property was amazing! Super clean with very cool wooden decorative touches everywhere. However, it came as a shock that there were neglected outdoor pets caged as well as roaming the property. There 3 very skinny, flea and tick infested dogs, 3 very dirty (poopy) puppies in a kennel, 3 hens in a chicken coop, 2 quails in a coop, and 1 cat. All the animals were super dirty. The outside reaked of urine and poop. The adult dogs were covered in ticks and likely fleas. There was a suggestion that were could let the dogs in at night, but obviously we didn't want to bring fleas home. My kids loved the animals, but I was glad I didn't bring my cat-killer, rescue dog or my 11 pound chiwahua/cavalier king charles spaniel mix as planned. I wouldn't have minded the animals if they had been better taken care of and if I had been aware of their presence ahead of time. As it was, we felt as though we were supposed to take care of them. Also, the property is not very kid-friendly. My youngest is 4 and very wild and energetic with an obsession with weapons, as many boys are. My husband also couldn't make it on this trip, so it was just me and 3 kids who are 10, 8 and 4 and my parents stayed in a house nearby but weren't with us the whole time. There were many hazards on the property such as very sharp arrows, darts, even pool balls, were all not so kid-friendly. The TV also didn't work very well so I couldn't use that as a momentary distraction. My youngest one ended up scattering the sharp arrows all of the the floor and stepping on one while I was downstairs cooking. There was quite a trail of blood down to the kitchen, but luckily it wasn't as deep as it could have been and I was able to stop the bleeding. The actual lake and kayak and canoe were all super fun and, honestly, my kids want to go back again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Ashlee H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
BEWARE!!!
I booked this property for a bachelorette/bridal shower, which was told to the owner whenever I booked the property a few months before. Myself and 3 other girls arrived to check in around 3pm to begin setting up decorations and gifts for the event. Whenever we pulled up to the house, the outside was very unkept, grass had not been mowed, bushes had grown up, a dirty sock was laying in the driveway. We proceeded to walk into the house to find locks on the OUTSIDE of the bedroom doors, dirty clothes piled up in the downstairs bedroom and bathroom, dirty dishes in the sink, floors had not been swept or mopped, food in the fridge and the panty was piled full of stuff- so much so, that you could barely close the door. It appeared as if the owner had just grabbed a few of his personal things and left for the night. Around 5:30pm, the owner showed up UNANNOUNCED TO "feed the dogs". It is in the description that there are dogs on the property but it does not say anything about the owner coming to feed the animals. Although the dogs are very friendly, they appeared to be malnourished. The adult dogs' hips and rib cages were showing and the puppies were in poor living conditions. Also, if you are a good pet owner, who would leave their animals for the weekend anyway? Whenever I saw the owner pull up, I went out on the porch because I was very caught off guard. Please be reminded this a VERY remote location with NO cell phone service and the only form of communication is WIFI. I went out on the porch but left the door open behind me, the owner walked past me and went in the house. He was casually looking around inside. He asked if there was anything we needed and I told him the WIFI was being slow. He grabbed a machete off the top of the fridge in front of myself and the 3 other girls to go outside and check out the satellite. The weeds were so grown up around the internet satellite that he had to chop them down. The owner walks around the house and then we saw him leave. Later that night around 11:50pm, we were sitting around playing cards and the power went out- EXCEPT for one light in the kitchen stayed on. We looked for a breaker box but was unable to find one. Now we had NO form of communication since the WIFI was out. We ended up leaving that night and not staying at all because we felt very unsafe. We were all girls in our 20s and the owner had shown up unannounced earlier that evening. It was very sketchy and uncalled for.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful retreat
A nature and animal lovers dream. Watauga lake is just steps away in the neighborhood. Host was easy to communicate with. Stocked kitchen, lovely puppies, quail and chicken eggs. Had a great time celebrating two birthdays.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Valerie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
TN mountain retreat
Very clean home tucked away in a very remote area. Perfect for writers and dog lovers. If weather had cooperated the water toys would have been fun to use at the nearby lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place/Great communication w/ owner!
My husband, daughter and I booked this property for a celebration getaway and although our visit was cut short due to work purposes, our stay was very enjoyable! The owner was very easy to communicate with and super helpful from the beginning and really made us feel welcome. He and his welcome committee of his three very friendly dogs (as we called them) made the visit fun for all of us. We really enjoyed the convenience of being able to rent the boat which was located nearby rather than have to drive to a marina. Looking forward to a return trip! -The Mahoney Family
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Lauren K.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointed in Expectations & Description
First, I would like to say this is a beautiful area of TN. We rented the cabin for one night for a wedding at Sugar Hollow Retreat. The primary purpose of this rental was to be as close to the venue as possible, which it certainly was. I had read other reviews & I did not mis-read what they said. Description was a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom rental. This is not the case. There is one bedroom upstairs that has 1 queen size bed, 2 twin size beds, & in the corner two smaller kids bunk beds. There is no other bedroom unless there is an additional bedroom downstairs that is locked & not for rental use. There is a pull-out couch bed on the loft but no sheets, very worn & virtually “un-sleep-able” unless you are a child. There is ABSOLUTELY NO CELL SERVICE, I didn’t think that I would have needed to screen shot ALL of the check-in info prior to arrival in order to be able to access wifi. The cabin does have wifi, but upon entering the cabin there was no “welcome info” (i.e. wifi password, check out directions). With no cell service & no way to access the wifi we were literally dead in the water with no way to contact anyone. The only way that I was able to ultimately get the wifi password was at the wedding venue, I was able to pull up the email from Ricky that contained that info. Getting to the cabin is complicated. Directions are confusing, roads are narrow, steep, unpaved - generally not a problem, but would have been nice to mention, not everyone has SUVs. Under certain circumstances, there is no way that a front-wheel drive sedan would manage. This cabin is certainly “lived in.” Upon arrival, there were trash bags piled on the side of the home, a dirty cup left in the sink, & was just generally over grown (foliage needs some TLC). The cabin itself was very dusty, musty & not what we expected for $268 for the night. Ricky does allow the dogs and cats in the home & so if any guest have allergies they need to be aware & prepared. The design inside the home was beautiful & I think can certainly get there again, it is obvious that Ricky loves his home & the animals, it just needs a little TLC & thorough cleaning if he continues to rent it out on VRBO. The purpose of this review is not to tear down this beautiful home/owner, but rather the description and lack of pictures were very misleading. Any renters who intend on renting this home need to be aware of what they are renting and paying for, along with appropriate expectations.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Wonderful getaway!
With Kayaks, lake, stars, animals and waffles with fresh yard eggs. Definitely recommend and would return.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Joshua l.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Cabin on the hill
The captain was AQ locab and it was decorated nicely. We were a little misled from the listing but that could have been our fault. There was only one bedroom that has 6 beds in it. There is a pull out Couch and the upstairs loft. The pool table is uneven and we couldn't play it.. The house is not actually on the water but the water is fairly close by. The picture online looks like when the house was originally build. It is a beautiful cabin, just looks a bit lived in now with some a side by side and a jet ski outside. The neighborhood is very pretty and a nice view. The owner was very kind but beware you have no cell service up there. The kitchen is stocked and it does have a hardline gas grill. Overall a very nice place. Just pay attention to the description.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Collin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
10/10 Very Nice
To quote texts received after the stay on the property: "Ricky is the man!" , " friendly dogs and chickens", "decorations on point". The house was amazing to stay in, it had great ammenities and is in a great location. The host provided great instructions and was incredibly nice, and maintains a beautiful property. To quote a friend who stayed; "10/10 Very nice (in Borat voice)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mattie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay
Our stay was absolutely amazing!! The host is so nice and helped so much. They have everything you could possibly need and offer help with any problems and even breakfast cooked by the host. My second time coming, and I will definitely be back!!! 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aimee K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and Peaceful
We enjoyed out stay very much. The property has a beautiful view and all accommodations are as described. We had a peaceful night's sleep and a pancake breakfast on the porch overlooking the mountains. This was a stop on our three day road trip with kids and so relaxing was important to us. We felt totally refreshed and we were able to move on to the rest of our trip renewed in spirit. Thank you so much and we will hope to see you again soon!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022