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Watauga Lake & Mtn Views - Hot Tub & Dock on the lake

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8232 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Explore the area

Map
Johnson County, TN
  • Popular LocationWatauga Lake2 min walk
  • Popular LocationWatauga Lake Winery7 min drive
  • Popular LocationBeech Mountain Resort39 min drive
  • AirportAbingdon, VA (VJI-Virginia Highlands)78 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Watauga Lake & Mtn Views - Hot Tub & Dock on the lake

Heaven's Gate has one of the most beautiful views available of any rental on pristine Lake Watauga.  With over 2500 sq ft (230 sq mtrs)  of luxury custom cabin living including a hot tub, spectacular views, soaring cathedral ceilings, and wrap-around porches, we are the best place to make memories in the region.   This 3 Bedroom, 3 full bathrooms modern log cabin has been recently remodeled and boasts a brand new kitchen, furniture, appliances, linens, memory foam beds, etc.  The owners spend significant time here and have made it their home away from home that is warm and inviting.  Due to it's limited rental availability it is very well cared for.  Included is lake access at the bottom of the road where there is a community dock and usage of our canoe or the ability to dock your boat on our dock during your stay.  Now with new High Speed Internet of 250 mbs or more!

The upper (3rd) floor has a large bedroom with 2 new queen memory foam mattresses and a large loft area with a twin trundle daybed and a brand new full size bathroom.  There are amazing lake and mountain views from this loft and it opens to the main living area below.  The middle (2nd) floor has the main living area with the kitchen, dining room, living room as well as a full bathroom that has a separate shower and Jacuzzi jetted tub.  The views are spectacular and it opens up to a large deck that wraps around to the front door and a separate area with a 5 person spa as well as an outdoor gas firepit overlooking the lake.  There is an indoor gas fireplace on this floor surrounded by beautiful painted stone and a new 65" flat screen TV connected to high speed wireless internet in the living room.
The lower (1st) floor has the master bedroom and master bathroom as well as a guest bedroom.  Both bedrooms have brand new king size memory foam beds.  On this level is a large laundry room with full size washer and dryer, iron and ironing board 

The community is a small group of 12 homes in a section of the lake that is perfectly situated just 35 minutes from Boone, NC and from Beech Mountain for skiing in the winter. It's a short 2 minute drive to the community dock where you can use our canoe or go swimming. In the entrance closet you will find the life jackets and oars for the canoe usage.  We have exterior security cameras to keep our home and guests safe. 

Lake Watauga is a hidden gem that is over 16 miles long, surrounded by beautiful mountains and hills with the majority of the lake being in the Cherokee National Forest.  It is the first in a chain of lakes and is fed by natural mountain and spring waters which makes it one of the cleanest lakes in the US.  The views on the lake are absolutely spectacular year round and any size boat can be taken on this large lake.  

There is so much to do near by with multiple boat rental marinas, incredible hiking, wineries and the Blue Ridge Parkway can be picked up in nearby Boone, NC.  Head out to catch huge lake trout on the lake or just enjoy the remarkable scenery and take a swim.  Grandfather Mountain, Banner Elk, Blowing Rock and Beech Mountain are all less than 1 hour from our home.  Among other choices to explore several caverns and waterfalls within the same distance.  
This is an excellent choice for families with allergies, as PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED. Given that this is our personal 2nd home which we often use, please respect the NO SMOKING on the property and no pet policy.  The short drive up the hill from the lake to our home is a single lane road leading to our steep driveway.  Always use care and caution coming and going.  We highly recommend arriving during daylight hours for the first time.  In WINTER months because of potential snow we STRONGLY recommend ONLY USING 4 WHEEL DRIVE vehicles.

**** MUST be 27 or older to rent with at least one positive review ****  

Feel free to ask for our "Things To Do in The Area" page for a list of the many things you can do and how far they are from the cabin, as well as links to all of their websites.

Property manager

Paul Young

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Kitchen island

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower only
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Kayak on site
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Winery tours 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2500 sq ft (232 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

Lake Watauga Heaven's Gate - Butler Tennessee Butler
380143

About the area

Butler

Located in Butler, this holiday home is on a lake. Horn in the West and Moses Cone Manor are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Beech Mountain Resort and Watauga Lake Winery. Land of Oz and Tweetsie Railroad are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and hiking/biking trails nearby.

What's nearby

  • Watauga Lake - 2 min walk
  • Watauga Lake Winery - 7 min drive
  • Beech Mountain Resort - 39 min drive
  • Land of Oz - 42 min drive
  • Sugar Mountain Resort - 57 min drive

Getting around

  • Abingdon, VA (VJI-Virginia Highlands) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • Butler Trading Post - 28 min drive
  • Pleasant's Store - 23 min drive
  • JJ's Cafe - 27 min drive
  • Elk Mills Grill - 13 min drive
  • Elk River Restaurant - 13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Watauga Lake & Mtn Views - Hot Tub & Dock on the lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Watauga Lake & Mtn Views - Hot Tub & Dock on the lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Watauga Lake & Mtn Views - Hot Tub & Dock on the lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Watauga Lake & Mtn Views - Hot Tub & Dock on the lake located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is steps away from Watauga River and Watauga Lake. Watauga Lake Winery is 2.5 mi (3.9 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 18 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mountain View & Lake View
Spent a long weekend with our family at this beautiful home. Had the best of both worlds with a mountain view and a lake view right out the back windows! Updated kitchen with everything we needed. Good communication with the owner. Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great view
Beautiful cabin with a magnificent view. Paul ( owner ) is very responsive to questions and sent us a helpful to - do list of the surrounding area. The cabin is about a 45 min drive to Damascus, where we rented bicycles for the Virginia Creeper Trail. ( a downhill 17 mile beautiful bike ride) which I highly recommend. Just a short downhill walk from the cabin is the community dock where we spent a lazy day swimming,fishing and using the cabin’s canoe.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful mountain lake house
Love it! Awesome views, clean & updated vacation home. Wonderful stay, will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view!
We enjoyed our stay, comfortable private and views are amazing! As mentioned the access to the dock is a little challenging but that is to be expected. The kitchen was well stocked with everything you could possibly need to prepare meals, beverages etc.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alec F., Cape Carteret, United States

Liked: Cleanliness
This place is just amazing!
We had 2 families with 8 total people. The house was perfect for this many people. We liked that the kids could all be upstairs and the adults sleep comfortably downstairs. The views are amazing and it was fantastic just sitting on the deck drinking coffee or anything else and just chatting taking in the view. The road is very very steep so just expect that but it is something that you get used to. The winery up the road has fantastic pizza and some solid wine as well. This house had things that many rentals lack and we appreciated because it saved us trips to the store on a few occasions. We would love to stay here again! Off the beaten path and just close enough to things to make an afternoon of an activity with time to get back to the cabin for dinner and relaxation!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view!
Loved our stay! Great location, close to the ski resorts and Boone and the view is incredible! Perfect spot for a relaxing mountain weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Candace F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfectly named
Such a lovely and comfortable home, Heaven Sums it up nicely .
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bethany D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Review
Our stay was great! Thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley P.

Liked: Cleanliness
The best cabin!!!
We had the best stay at Heavens Gate! It was immaculate, the beds were comfortable, it was beautifully decorated and worked perfect for our family vacation. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charles c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property, beautiful location
Great property with an amazing view. Amenities complete, nothing we found lacking. Access to water is a nice hike and a bit of exercise up hill, or can drive and park. Liked the canoe and dock, had a great time at the lake. 30 min to Boone/Blowing rock and Blue Ridge Parkway, did some excursion, nice restaurants ice creams, and awesome hikes there. Can't find anything to complain about, though I am trying....
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022