Mountain House near the Appalachian Trail, Watauga Lake, Bristol, & Johnson City
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Mountain House near the Appalachian Trail, Watauga Lake, Bristol, & Johnson City
Carter County, Tennessee, 37658
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Property Description
Hilltop Hideaway is a cozy oasis offering gorgeous valley and mountain views! Grab your coffee and sit for a spell in one of the front porch rockers to listen to the sounds of the surrounding farm life. Unwind after a day on Watauga Lake (10 min), hiking the Appalachia Trail (5 min) or Skiing Beech/Sugar Mtn (35 min)! Enjoy the privacy of the country with easy access to Johnson City (20 min), Banner Elk (30 min), Bristol (30 min) or Elizabethton (10 min).
We are up a “holler” as we say in East TN. After traveling up the gravel drive, porch steps will take you through the front door to an open living room and kitchen with the bedrooms/bathroom down the hallway. Although there is only one bathroom available, the master bedroom offers an additional vanity sink. You can expect to hear the sounds of nature - whether cows and donkeys occasionally during the day, or crickets and cicadas most evenings! There is a small fire pit that guests are welcome to use while practicing fire safety.About pets:Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total).Guests are responsible for damage due to animal..About checkOut:Check out before 10:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About customRules:The trash must be bagged before placing it in the outside trash bin. Trash service won't pick it up (or animals are more likely to get in it)..About checkIn:Check in after 3:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking allowed: in designated areas.Zero tolerance for smoking inside/around the home.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 18.About events:No events allowed.
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9.8/10
Cleanliness9.8
Amenities9.8
Location9.8
Service9.8
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Surroundings
Airport: Tri-Cities Regional Airport
(49.1 km)
Landmarks: Little Doe River
(450m)
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3 Bedrooms Private Vacation Home
3 bedrooms: 2 single beds 1 queen bed and 1 double bed
Smoking Permitted
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9.8/10
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11 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness9.8
- Amenities9.8
- Location9.8
- Service9.8
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Guest User
August 1, 2025
Peaceful Stay with Beautiful View
Overall we had a good stay, it was a quiet and peaceful area with a very nice view of mountains from the front and side of the home. My husband and 3 kids stayed for a wk for a softball tournament in Johnson City. Pros-More space than hotelAffordable Quiet location with nice view Decorated and furnished very nice Comfortable bedsComplimentary Keurig cups Easy check-inGood communication from host 25 mins from Johnson City Pet friendly Cons-No washer/dryer, this wasn’t listed as an amenity. But a week with kids and no laundry was rough. We luckily were able to do laundry at a friend’s rental. Driveway is gravel and it was somewhat difficult to turn into even with our Tahoe. A car may have a hard time getting in. Basement is locked from outside of house and inside house. Barricaded door inside because it was a safety concern for us with our kids. House smelled a bit musty/of moisture-host was very responsive when I presented the issue and advised cleaner may have forgotten to empty dehumidifier in basement. Host immediately had dehumidifier sent out to property, but we could only plug it in upstairs since basement was locked. We emptied it 2-3 times a day. Inside was tidy and clean for the most part, some things were missed like bathroom fan, shelves, under bed. We also had to purchase a toilet plunger at the store because there wasn’t one. Landscaping is lacking, but not a huge deal.
Guest User
June 25, 2025
We had such a wonderful time! The house was perfect for our family's stay! My husband and I traveled with our four kids, ages 7, 4, 2, and 1 and made so many beautiful memories together, soaking up the porch swings, movie night hangs on the cozy couch, and looking at the cows next door were a few of our favorite features! I’d definitely recommend this little spot!
Guest User
June 15, 2025
Beautiful views
We loved the property and the home. Great Mountain and farm views. There were so many supplies at the home already prepared for us. We have never stayed anywhere like that before, where so much was thought of for us!! The firepit was nice. My son loved watching the fire and roasting hotdogs and marshmallows. Julie was a wonderful host and always got back to me quickly. Thanks for a great stay and hope to come back again!
Guest User
March 23, 2025
Beautiful property
Nice was nice and cozy, had a good time. Beds werent that comfy, kinda hard. The couch was a a better sleep
Guest User
March 17, 2025
Very good
The things on front porch blew in the wind all night, two different nights. They banged and made noise all night long.
Guest User
February 18, 2025
Mountain house
Beautiful house with a beautiful view and very quiet. Julie was there for any questions I had and a great host.
Guest User
December 1, 2024
Excellent stay
Our family of 5 had a great stay. We didn't spend much time at the house since we spent most of our days visiting family nearby, but we felt at home when we returned each evening. We had one issue with the heat on the first night, but Julie was incredibly responsive and even followed up the next day. The home was decorated nicely, and we'd definitely consider staying again when we return to the area.
Guest User
November 6, 2024
Excellent property, great communication with the owner and fantastic decor. The porch swing with the amazing view was a favorite as was the coffee bar!! Thank you!
Guest User
July 10, 2024
Nice countryside home
Our family had a nice stay! The home has everything that you could need! Our favorite part was the big front porch that offers great mountain views along with all the sounds of country living!
Also, Julie was great to work with and quick to respond to messages!
Services & Amenities
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Wi-Fi in public areas
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Wi-Fi in public areas
Public areas
Smoking area
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: after 15:00
Check-out: Before 10:00
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cribs and Extra Beds
Please contact the hotel for details about crib and extra bed policies.
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
Property host
Julie Knott
Speaks: English
About this property
Hilltop Hideaway is a cozy oasis offering gorgeous valley and mountain views! Grab your coffee and sit for a spell in one of the front porch rockers to listen to the sounds of the surrounding farm life. Unwind after a day on Watauga Lake (10 min), hiking the Appalachia Trail (5 min) or Skiing Beech/Sugar Mtn (35 min)! Enjoy the privacy of the country with easy access to Johnson City (20 min), Banner Elk (30 min), Bristol (30 min) or Elizabethton (10 min).
We are up a “holler” as we say in East TN. After traveling up the gravel drive, porch steps will take you through the front door to an open living room and kitchen with the bedrooms/bathroom down the hallway. Although there is only one bathroom available, the master bedroom offers an additional vanity sink. You can expect to hear the sounds of nature - whether cows and donkeys occasionally during the day, or crickets and cicadas most evenings! There is a small fire pit that guests are welcome to use while practicing fire safety.About pets:Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total).Guests are responsible for damage due to animal..About checkOut:Check out before 10:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About customRules:The trash must be bagged before placing it in the outside trash bin. Trash service won't pick it up (or animals are more likely to get in it)..About checkIn:Check in after 3:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking allowed: in designated areas.Zero tolerance for smoking inside/around the home.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 18.About events:No events allowed.
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What are the check-in and check-out times at Mountain House near the Appalachian Trail, Watauga Lake, Bristol, & Johnson City?
Check-in time at Mountain House near the Appalachian Trail, Watauga Lake, Bristol, & Johnson City starts at 15:00, and check-out time is by 10:00.What are the check-in and check-out times at Mountain House near the Appalachian Trail, Watauga Lake, Bristol, & Johnson City?
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The nearest airport is Tri-Cities Regional Airport, located about 41 mins from hotel by car (49.1 km) away.How to get to Mountain House near the Appalachian Trail, Watauga Lake, Bristol, & Johnson City from the nearest airport?
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About This Property
| Nearest Airport | Tri-Cities Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| Distance to Airport | 49.14KM |
| Hotel Star Rating | 3 |



