At this cabin, you'll be 0.1 km (0.1 mi) from Watauga River and 5.5 km (3.4 mi) from Sycamore Shoals State Park. .Cabin features a washing machine, free WiFi and a fireplace. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge and a microwave. A patio, a living room and a Smart TV are also available.
East Tennessee State University - 13 min drive - 13.3 km
Johnson City Mall - 14 min drive - 11.1 km
Freedom Hall Civic Center - 14 min drive - 10.4 km
Johnson City Medical Center - 14 min drive - 11.6 km
Winged Deer Park - 19 min drive - 17.4 km
Getting around
Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 31 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 11 min drive
Amigo Mexican Restaurant - 10 min drive
McDonald's - 12 min drive
The Black Olive - 10 min drive
Taco John's - 13 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Magnolia Cabin
Magnolia Cabin is located at the headwaters of the trophy trout section on the beautiful Watauga River. Magnolia is a small 500 square feet private cabin equipped with modern appliances & granite counter tops. Relax on our back deck! A guest favorite…our back deck is the place to enjoy the great outdoors while watching the river go by. You might even see someone catching a fish! Featuring a sitting area and fire pit, this relaxed setting is the perfect place to unwind. This section of the Watauga River is a fisherman's paradise! You can walk off the large covered back porch down to a wadable river to fish, kayak, or watch wildlife. Located on a country road, you would think you are a long way from civilization, but travel four miles down the road and you can pick up anything you need. The cabin is fully equipped with linens and all household items. All you need to bring is personal items and food. We hope you will enjoy it as much we do! We look forward to meeting you!
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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Garden
Unit size: 500 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets are welcome
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 2 pets
Service animals 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
On-site 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Frequently asked questions
Does Magnolia Cabin have a pool?
No, this cabin doesn't have a pool.
Is Magnolia Cabin family-friendly?
You bet! With amenities such as a playground and a BBQ, as well as children's dinnerware and travel cots, it's no surprise that Magnolia Cabin is a winner with our family travellers.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Magnolia Cabin?
No, Magnolia Cabin does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at Magnolia Cabin?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Magnolia Cabin Reviews
Reviews
9.8
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.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 86 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 86 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 86 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 86 reviews
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Kristy F.
1 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful little cabin
The Magnolia cabin was the perfect size and location for us to stay while visiting with friends in the area. It had everything that was needed for a restful stay. The only issue we had was there seemed to be dog hair everywhere, but we also knew dogs were allowed on property. We found clean pillowcases to swap out the others, wiped off surfaces, and cleaned the pans and all was good. We would definitely stay again and have recommended to friends!
Kristy F.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Scottie D.
26 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Getaway
We came to Johnson City visit our son and watch some baseball at Milligan U. We had no idea what a gem we had booked. This cabin was perfect! It was clean, the bed was comfy, it has everything you would need in the kitchen and the covered porch was the best for willing coffee and watching the ducks float down the river. We hope to visit this property again.soon.
Scottie D.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Robert G.
21 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Robert G.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Robert G.
9 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Magnolia Cabin
Beautiful cabin by the river. Great modern amenities and the most comfortable king bed I have ever slept on..
Robert G.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
6/10 Okay
Avril A.
15 Jan 2025
Weekend stay
We had stayed in 2 of the other rentals on this property. This one is newer overall, but on last day it rained and there were several leaks around the windows etc... We left early. The owners said it was unusual that this happened.
Avril A.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
ken r.
9 Jan 2025
ken r.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
ken r.
26 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was great
Magnolia cabin was perfect for our needs Phil was a big help
ken r.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Carol G.
13 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Another great visit to the Magnolia Cabin
A great little cabin for the two of us. It was a short visit and no fishing becasue the river was still muddy but we love sitting on the deck and watching the water and birds. We'll be back in the spring.
Carol G.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie C.
4 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet Little Jewel
This place was absolutely cozy.
We had everything we needed. I could tell that things were very thought out. The best place I’ve ever stayed at. The water was so relaxing . There was plenty of room for our 4 adult children to come visit and eat dinner with us. We can’t wait to come back. We’ve told our friends about the property and now they want to rent a cabin here too!
Stephanie C.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tammy S.
20 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Cute Cabin
This cabin was perfect for our little getaway!
Tammy S.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Chris B.
14 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding
We stayed here since we had a family wedding in town. Needed a place to "get away" from the daily life. We will be staying here again when we come back to Tn. Thank you for sharing your place with us.
Chris B.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Laurel S.
1 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely
Nice little cabin in a beautiful location, with a perfect water view. Nice shower, comfortable bed. Porch had railings and gates so we could let our dogs sit out there and look for squirrels. Our Mayze would have liked to see more. We stayed during hurricane Helene, power as out for most of our stay. It was a challenge but we managed. We were happy to have a safe place to stay. The owner did email to check on us. We would stay there again, just not during hurricane season.
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Laurel S.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
Pam W.
20 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Funeral
We enjoyed the cabin very much except for the thin, not-soft toilet paper and the dust on the bedroom fan. Beautiful location- peaceful and not a lot of bugs.
Pam W.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
Lana N.
18 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Cute stay
We enjoyed our stay at the magnolia cabin. The cabin was cleaned and stocked with towels and kitchen supplies. We brought our dog and the porch was enclosed so we weren’t concerned. Only negative that we had was- yes it was a cabin right on the river, but you had to access the water behind the main cabin. Which during our weekend that main cabin was filled with people so it was always crowded going down to the river so we only went down there once during our weekend trip.
The Magnolia Cabin is one of our favorite Happy Places. It’s clean, well stocked for cooking in and comfortable. We love sitting on the porch overlooking the river.
Anna
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Jasmine S.
5 July 2024
Favorite place to stay in Johnson City
Very relaxing
Jasmine S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tracie R.
26 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Magnolia cabin
We had a peaceful and relaxing stay at Magnolia cabin. Did some fishing and enjoying porch sitting listening to and watching nature. The cabin itself is filled with rustic charm. It had everything one would need. Very clean and comfortable. We will definitely be back!
Tracie & Glenn Ryther
Tracie R.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brant B.
25 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Cabin
Had a great stay at the Magnolia Cabin. Located on the river and in a country setting, made it a wonderful stay. Cabin was very clean and was as described. The washer/dryer are not in the cabin but located in a common area of the other rentals. No big deal as it was a short walk from the cabin. Had to contact the property manager during our stay as the gas grill ran out of propane. Property manager responded promptly with a replacement, and I was back to cooking in no time.
Cabin has good Wi-Fi and 2 TV's, one in living area and other in bedroom.
Overall, it was a great stay, and I would rent again.
This Magnolia cabin is a perfect place for two people. It is very clean and the furniture is in great condition. The porch overlooking the river is our favorite place. We plan to stay there again!
Anna
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jake H.
17 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place!
Property was nice, clean, well maintained, and had everything we needed. Great spot by the river!