[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Private Forest Retreat: No Cleaning Fees! Vacation home in Butler with kitchen and patio ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31880000/31878700/31878671/980c171f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31880000/31878700/31878671/2c253c0e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31880000/31878700/31878671/16ec49d6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, books, video library](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31880000/31878700/31878671/99976d24.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31880000/31878700/31878671/bf6e664d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in East Tennessee's mountains, Forest Retreat is a serene 2-bedroom cottage offering a peaceful escape amidst nature. Enjoy the furnished front porch, explore surrounding woods and mountains, or unwind by the fire pit. The fully-furnished open-concept kitchen and living room area provide comfort while amenities like WiFi throughout the home ensure convenience. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4960 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Barbecue grill - Washer - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Private Forest Retreat: No Cleaning Fees! Are you looking for a private escape in a woodland setting, yet with all of the comforts of home? Then, look no further! This newly-built cottage, nestled in the foothills of the mountains of East Tennessee is a peaceful family-friendly oasis. It is located just off of Highway 167 and offers a long gravel driveway through an umbrella of trees, which opens up into a freshly-constructed 2 bedroom ( each with a queen size bed )2 full bathroom home, featuring a large furnished front porch, from which to enjoy all of the sights and sounds of nature... Woods for exploring, mountains for hiking, quick access to stocked trout streams and Watauga Lake for fishing, a fire pit and a saucer swing in the trees. The front door opens to reveal the fully-furnished open-concept kitchen, dining room and living room area. Two private bedrooms and bathrooms are located just beyond the main area. The back porch sits at the foot of the mountain that shades the home from behind and offers a gated and walled area. Our prices remain the same year round. The kitchen is fully-stocked with everything you might need to prepare meals and includes all necessary items like hand soap, dish soap and coffee makings. The bathrooms also contain soaps and shampoos and other amenities include a washer and dryer with laundry detergent provided, a television in the living room for streaming and wi-fi throughout the home and a cabinet with board games. Each bedroom is designed to sleep up to two guests. Home owners are accessible on adjacent property and are available to assist, as needed. Depending on the time of year and amount of rain, there is a small brach that runs across the front of the property. The fresh mountain springs provide water for the home. The property is located within an hour's drive of many attractions. It is a 45-minute drive the famous Bristol Motor Speedway ( in Bristol, TN. Boating, fishing and swimming abounds just 10 minutes away at Lake Watauga ( one of the largest lakes in Tennessee, covering 6,430 acres. From our corner of northeast Tennessee, we can access three different states within an hour. The Virginia Creeper trail in Damascus, VA ( is an amazing opportunity for avid walkers, hikers, or cyclists and is located just 35 minutes from Forest Retreat. If you prefer skiing ( head toward Boone and Blowing Rock, NC for Appalachian, Beech and Sugar Ski Mountains. Also in North Carolina, just 47 minutes from Butler, enjoy hiking and the beauty of Elk River Falls and Park ( a coveted destination for hiking and picnicking. Other outdoors activities include Laurel Falls on the Appalachian Trail ( and Off the Grid Adventures ( for zip-lining, rides and tours in Hampton, TN. If you prefer to stick closer to the home, there are several restaurants, diners, and even a winery ( within 20 minutes, and one small old-fashioned general store within a mile. Whether you are seeking a romantic getaway, a family vacation, or just a peaceful and private escape, Forest Retreat could be just for you! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - Games - TV - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: Smoking allowed outside on porches only. ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Unit size: 960 square feet ## Similar properties ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83760000/83757600/83757566/w1440h1421x0y0-4e4dcd13.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### CABIN AT THE COVE at Watauga Lake! 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No puppies. ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted Smoking allowed outside on porches only. ## 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock 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 New Private Forest Retreat No Pet or Cleaning Fees House Butler New Private Forest Retreat No Pet or Cleaning Fees House New Private Forest Retreat No Pet or Cleaning Fees Butler New Private Forest Retreat No Pet or Cleaning Fees New Private Forest Retreat No Pet or Cleaning Fees House Butler New Private Forest Retreat No Pet or Cleaning Fees House New Private Forest Retreat No Pet or Cleaning Fees Butler New Private Forest Retreat No Pet or Cleaning Fees New Private Forest Retreat: No Pet or Cleaning Fees! Butler New Private Forest Retreat No Pet or Cleaning Fees! Private Forest Retreat No Pet or Cleaning Fees! Private Forest Retreat: No Cleaning Fees! Butler New Private Forest Retreat No Pet or Cleaning Fees! Private Forest Retreat: No Cleaning Fees! Private vacation home ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=36.380165,-81.96663&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:cka%7DElbhsN%3FS%3FS%40Q%3FS%40S%3FS%40Q%40SBQ%40S%40SBQBSBQ%40QBSDQBSDQBQDQDQDQDSDOFQDOFSDOFOFQFOHQFMFQHMHOFOHOHMHMHOJMHMJMHKJMJMJKJMHKLKJKJKLIJKLKLIJILILGLIJILGNGLILELGNELGLENELENCLGNCLCNCNCLCNCNANANCL%3FNANAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FN%40N%40L%3FNBN%40N%40NBLBNBNBLBNBNFLBLDNDLDNFLDLFLDNHLFLFJHLHLFLHLHJHLJJJLHJJJJLJHJJLLJHLJLHJJLHLJLHNHLHLHNHNFNHLFPFLHPFNFPFNDNFRFNDPDNDRDPDPDPBPDPBRDPBRBP%40PBRBP%40RBR%40P%40R%40R%3FP%40R%40R%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FPARAR%3FPARARAPCRARCPCRAPCPCREPCPEPCREPEPEPEPEPEPGNGPEPGNGNGPINGNGNINGNININIJININKLIJKLILKLILMJKLIJMJKHKLMHKJMHKJMFMJMFMHKFMHMFOFMFMFMDOFMDODMDMBODODMBOBOBMBO%40OBO%40O%40M%40O%40O%40O%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAOAMAOAOAOCOAMCOCOCMCOEMEOCMEOEMEMGOEMGMGMGOGMIKGMIMGMKKGMKMIKKMIKMKIMKIKKMKKKMKMIKKOIKKMIOIOIKIOGOIOIOGOGOIOGQGOGOEQGQEOGQEQEQEQEQEQCSEQCQEQCSAQCQCSCQASASCQASAQ%3FSAS%3FSAQ%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=_VumuNsjBcY5Y-fJ-t9XjM7zowE=) Butler, TN #### What's nearby - Watauga Lake - 11 min drive - 5.3 km - Watauga Lake Winery - 25 min drive - 15.9 km - Beech Mountain Resort - 56 min drive - 40.5 km - Land of Oz - 58 min drive - 41.8 km #### Getting around - Abingdon, VA (VJI-Virginia Highlands) - 62 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Rico's Pizza & Sub's - ‬40 min drive - ‪La Cucina Italian Kitchen - ‬8 min drive - ‪Butler Trading Post - ‬8 min drive - ‪Monsoon - ‬4 min drive - ‪JJ's Cafe - ‬10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Private Forest Retreat: No Cleaning Fees! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Private Forest Retreat: No Cleaning Fees!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Private Forest Retreat: No Cleaning Fees!? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Private Forest Retreat: No Cleaning Fees! located? > Situated in Butler, this vacation home is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Williams Island and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Watauga Lake. Watauga Lake Winery and Fish Springs Marina are also within 12 mi (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Private Forest Retreat: No Cleaning Fees! Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 248 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mallyssa B. Feb 9, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best stay The scenery is fantastic. And the area was amazing. ##### Mallyssa B. Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Teresa C. Sep 10, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Short vacay This was a very cozy place and would definitely stay again! The nicest people that were so easy to work with ! ##### Teresa C. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Samantha P. Sep 4, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Hospitality Experts! Beautiful, secluded stay. The hosts made sure we had everything we needed to make our stay perfect! Will definitely book again! ##### Samantha P. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Margaret S. Oct 26, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Hideaway stay Great value for secluded peaceful retreat! Close to great sightseeing and recreational activities. We weren't looking for restaurants did our own cooking and packed lunches for our daytime activities. Did lot of picnics and hikes in the area. ##### Margaret S. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tammy E. Dec 31, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quaint & Clean This is a wonderful little house situated in the woods. It has an open floor plan with a great layout! ##### Tammy E. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle L. Oct 3, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Clean and Quiet The cabin was exactly as advertised. Well stocked with the essentials, comfortable beds/furniture, great remote location so very quiet, and close to hiking and lake activities. The hosts provided some great info about the area and were available as needed. Overall enjoyed the stay! ##### Michelle L. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lori D. Mar 2, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful weekend!! We arrived later than intended because of the snow! The owners were so accommodating throughout the entire stay. Our family absolutely loved our winter get away. ##### Lori D. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jody M. Oct 13, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Secluded Getaway! A++++++ Worth every penny! We’re going back in December! ##### Jody M. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim Dec 27, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Nice cabin. Very clean and well kept. Owners were very helpful and guided us over there. It's kind of Isolated but that was exactly what my Husband and I needed for a couple days. We will definitely go back again.!!! ##### Kim ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica D. Aug 8, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Private getaway The owners feel like a friend of a friend! They made the check in and check out process so easy! They are so very kind and make it known that if you need anything at all to ask. I would stay here again 😊 ##### Jessica D. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shalom K. Mar 26, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful getaway! Unbeatable price with everything you need in beautiful furnished cozy warm house! Very helpful host and owner. Definitely was a hit! Thank you Gregg and Karen! ##### Shalom K. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lynne H. Oct 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Always a happy stay! We love the cabin, the property, the area - all of it. The fire is a wonderful edition and the home is perfectly situated in a secluded wooded area with a large front porch to dine or have coffee. The house is very clean and loaded with just the items you forget to bring (it feels like anyway). It's definitely a home away from home. ##### Lynne H. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Crystal M. Jul 8, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfection We enjoyed absolutely EVERYTHING about this cabin and our stay. Clean, quiet, perfect hosts, beautiful area. What more could you ask for. We will always look to stay here when vacationing or in need of a getaway. You will not be disappointed.😊 ##### Crystal M. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Zach Z. Nov 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 5 stars It is so peaceful there and it’s secluded and it honestly brought me and my significant other closer to one another and plus the host was so nice and we definitely loved staying there and definitely would stay there again ##### Zach Z. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cherri A. Oct 7, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Another wonderful stay!!! This was our third time staying at this house and our fifth time renting from Greg & Karen. We cannot not say enough wonderful things about them. Every trip has been relaxing and the houses have all been well equipped. We have been searching for a house for the past five years and finally found our retirement home on this trip. ##### Cherri A. Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matt C., Roanoke, VA Mar 11, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Forest retreat It was nice to stay here. Upon arrival the hosts greeted us and gave us the information we needed to know about the property. The cabin was clean and well appointed, and everything was in good working order. Very secluded & quiet location with a cool old logging trail nearby for a nice evening hike. If we are in the area again we would not hesitate to stay here. ##### Matt C. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael M. Apr 4, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Appliances and clean! Very clean, all necessities were there. When I called with a question someone always answered. Very happy with cabin. I would stay there again and recommend it to others. ##### Michael M. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### William D. Oct 19, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Brothers union!! We had a wonderful and amazing stay at The Forest Retreat. Thank you guys for the dedication of putting your guest first and going the extra mile to ensure their comfort and happiness. My brothers and I were definitely impressed with the condition, cleanliness and attention to details you put forth to make our stay great. ##### William D. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gayle K. May 25, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Yooper The cabin was exactly what we wanted. Quiet and secluded. It was very clean. It even had a Keurig and creamer and sugar were in the frig. If we need a place to lay our heads when in the area, we’ll definitely stay here. ##### Gayle K. Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cheri M., Cocoa USA Aug 11, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Always a special treat We have stayed here on several occasions. NEVER a disappointment. ALWAYS an excellent stay. The hospitality and kindness of the hosts Greg and Karen goes beyond words. I rented these nights for my hubby to take a nice “break” from staying in our camper down the road. I sure wish we had their lovely cabin on our property! ##### Cheri M. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa H. May 2, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### TN Bound This place was fantastic from our first meeting with the host to the time we left. It was way above our expectations. Before we even left I was sending the information to others so they could stay at this home. We WILL be back! This place was wonderful i cannot think of anything i would change. ##### Lisa H. Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amanda J. Jun 1, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A wonderful stay! Our stay was wonderful! The host was welcoming and responded to questions quickly. The location was secluded and quiet- about a 15 minute drive from Watauga lake. The house was clean and comfortable. The host provided many extras like firewood for the fire pit, kitchen staples, bug spray, etc.! This was my first time at a Vrbo listing and it exceeded my expectations! It had a cabin-y feel but with luxuries like central A/C and a smart TV. Would definitely recommend to others! ##### Amanda J. Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Timothy Apr 22, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication This is the second time we've stayed at Forest Retreat. Karen is an amazing host. The house is spotless, the cleanest I've seen, ever. The beds are clean and comfortable. And the house has all the amenities and utensils you could possibly need. She is responsive and there is also wifi and Netflix. We hope to make this a yearly trip for our family. The house is close to lots of outdoor activities and close to many towns. I cannot say enough good things. Thank you Karen for providing such a wonderful retreat for our family! ##### Timothy ### 10/10 Excellent #### Grace M. Feb 25, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very clean and oh so cozy! A++ Our family stayed here in February 2023 for a fun weekend in TN and NC. The hosts were extremely sweet and accommodating! There were 4 of us (2 adults and 2 young kids) and the place felt very large and comfortable. It was nice & quiet and out of the way - which we loved. We didn't need the washer and dryer but it was great to have the option. WE WOULD 100% STAY HERE AGAIN. Fun things we did: the Just Jump Trampoline Park, and Hands On Museum in Johnson City, TN. Hawks Nest snow tubing in 7 Devils, NC. And we highly recommend the nearby Butler Trading Post restaurant run by a lovely husband and wife for the last 7 years - great salad bar and amazing pizza! ##### Grace M. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cheri M., Cocoa USA Aug 2, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### My go to for serenity We have stayed here multiple times by ourselves and this time we brought three grandkids. The hosts Greg and Karen are beyond welcoming and helpful. This is the only place that I want to stay when it is available! 2 very clean bedrooms and bathrooms on the same floor. Even though it is beautifully hidden from the road it is easy access. No steep hills or driveways. We enjoyed the fire pit this time with the kids. And they loved the tree swing. Just perfect honestly. Priced well below its value. Of course we’ll be back! ##### Cheri M. 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