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Whistling Timbers Cabin, <1 mile from S. Holston River/Dam, pet-friendly w/fee

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Back of Cabin and Porch
Fire Pit at Back of Cabin
Aerial View of Cabin
Covered Porch Seating
Entryway and Living Room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7118.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Bristol, TN
  • South Holston Lake
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Bristol Caverns
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Bristol Motor Speedway
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Abingdon, VA (VJI-Virginia Highlands)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

1st Floor Double Bedroom

1 Double Bed

1st Floor Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2nd Floor Loft Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Whistling Timbers Cabin, <1 mile from S. Holston River/Dam, pet-friendly w/fee

Great getaway cabin in the woods nestled on 38 acres, bordering 34,000 acres of Cherokee National Forest, the property is totally private and secluded. This beautiful cabin in the woods is located just below the South Holston Dam and across the street from the South Holston River, one of the finest trout streams in the East. Check out the breath-taking view of the South Holston Lake at the top of the dam, hike or bike the many surrounding trails, spend time fishing the lake or the river, and take a drive into downtown Bristol TN/VA; the home of Country Music; this cabin offers all types of outdoor fun and activities.

The cabin in the woods has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, family room, and a well appointed Kitchen.  Relax on the fantastic deck outside looking at the stars at night or sit around the outdoor fire pit.  If it should rain, enjoy the propane gas fire log set inside and play games around the kitchen table. Pets are welcome; extra pet fee applies.

Under new ownership since June 2022.  This property is managed by Tailwaters Lodge, 371 TVA Rd. S., Bristol, TN 423-573-3999

Property manager

PAULA COTE
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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

About the area

Bristol

Located in Bristol, this cabin is in a rural area and on a river. Ida Stone Jones Community Tennis Center and Steele Creek Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore South Holston Lake and Bristol Caverns. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Bristol Motor Speedway or Bristol Municipal Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Bristol, TN

What's nearby

  • South Holston Lake - 8 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Bristol Caverns - 8 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Bristol Motor Speedway - 20 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Bristol Dragway - 21 min drive - 19.7 km
  • The Pinnacle - 23 min drive - 22.2 km

Getting around

  • Abingdon, VA (VJI-Virginia Highlands) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Zero's Subs - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Rico's Pizza & Sub's - ‬48 min drive
  • ‪Tootie's Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Plus - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Whistling Timbers Cabin, <1 mile from S. Holston River/Dam, pet-friendly w/fee pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Whistling Timbers Cabin, <1 mile from S. Holston River/Dam, pet-friendly w/fee?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Whistling Timbers Cabin, <1 mile from S. Holston River/Dam, pet-friendly w/fee?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Whistling Timbers Cabin, <1 mile from S. Holston River/Dam, pet-friendly w/fee located?

Situated on a river, this cabin is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from South Holston Lake and within 9 miles (15 km) of Bristol Caverns and Bristol Municipal Stadium. Viking Hall Civic Center and Paramount Center for the Arts are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 112 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 112 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 112 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 112 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 112 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Fran N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Cabin

Very nice cabin for a fishing trip to Eastern Tennessee! The place is well stocked with everything needed for a comfortable stay. The gas log fireplace is a nice feature. The secluded location at the top of a hill is awesome!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim and Meg C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Serinity plus, very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deanna N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Natures beauty

My husband and I stayed at this cabin to celebrate our 35th anniversary. It was a perfect spot nestled in the woods, but yet, it was so open. The cabin itself had a wonderful porch deck, comfortable bedding the owner’s really thought about how too accommodate the individuals who will stay there, bathrooms are fully stocked, full body wash full shampoo. Kitchen is very well stocked had brand new ketchup, mustard mayonnaise waiting on us and they were the big ones not those cheap little ones. We did the fire pit and they have all the wood and kindling and newspaper everything that you can think to get it going!! You truly just need to go unpack and relax. We will be coming back.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dale T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tranquility

This was our second time staying here, and we plan on coming again. We love the privacy and hiking trails nearbyprivacy ab
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best cabin - so secluded!

This was our second stay and it was so good we booked a third stay for next year. Very convenient to the river and saw lots of wildlife. Excellent week!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Motorcycle vacation

Good location, clean, and quiet. We had everything we needed for a week of riding NE TN, VA, and KY.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

ke

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
If you are looking for peaceful, relaxing, away from everyone, and with all the comforts of home, then this is the place for you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just what we needed

Loved the private drive to the house and the privacy of the location. We never heard any traffic noise or noise from others that live in the surrounding area. Enjoyed watching the rabbits and deer graze, along with listening to the songs of the many different birds. The house itself was terrific; clean and well stocked, even the furniture was comfortable. Planning on staying again as it was a terrific value.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The cabin is tucked way back in the woods far from other homes and has all of the amenities to accommodate a large family or some friends. We were unable to enjoy the area much because we attended the races, but would like to visit again to enjoy the nature and trails surrounding the cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ellen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unbelievable Escape!

The perfect hideaway for peace and quiet - but only a short drive off the property to anything. The house was so accommodating and we enjoyed listening to rain on the metal roof after 2.5 days by the firepit in the heart of the forest. So much fun!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our Stay

We loved the cabin. It was clean, comfortable, and very well furnished, including kitchen items. It was also wonderful to have the linens and towels included as well as access to a washer and dryer. We loved the isolated setting. It was just a little bit further of a walk to the water than we thought, but still, a wonderful place to stay. Thank you.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing week

A friend of ours needed a getaway. So we booked with Paula. We’ve stayed at Tailwater twice before. Needless to say, our friend was totally impressed with the cabin. Bristol is a short drive, fly fishing in the best river in Tn. South Holston river is full of brown and rainbow trout. Gatlinburg is a couple hour drive. The cabin is a half mile back into the woods. Beautiful yard for the kiddos and fur babies. Beautiful deck for enjoying the weather. This may not be a big thing. But you don’t have to stream tv. You can watch “normal” tv with local stations along with news, sports, movie channels. Gas fireplace inside and a fire pit outside. We will definitely be booking with Tailwaters again.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jade C., Canton, NC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Private and Cozy!

We had a wonderful time at the cabin! Only wish we had more time to spend at it to enjoy the fire pit and the beautiful porch. So private and secluded. We would definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

AJ M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The perfect cabin in the woods!

We utilized this cabin to stay with our pups during a festival in Bristol. We found ourselves missing the cabin every time we left it. The location to the river and lake are spectacular, but the property and cabin is a destination in itself. Communication is clear and we loved every bit of our time here! Would stay here again even if we didnt have a reason to viait the area!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dale T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Own Little World

Very private beautiful location. Near lake and nice hiking trails. Good restaurants nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relax, hike and fish

All we wanted was to relax, to hike and fly fish. We accomplished all three and loved staying at the Whistling Timbers Cabin. A perfect getaway place to stay that offered all we could have asked for and more!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Property

Overall great stay. Cabin was nice, clean, and close enough to Bristol. Cabin on 30 + acres. All kinds of wild life. Right down the street from Holston Dam. Great for hiking and fishing. If you want peace and quiet without being in the middle of nowhere this is the place. Owners have thought of everything.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very Nice

Secluded however close to everything. Very nice location and cabin…
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian W., Oak Island

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

True get away

True mountain cabin feel, we walked all over the property and likely into the national forest with dog off leash and no one else to run into. Cabin was great, enough amenities while also being able to disconnect.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Holiday getaway

Private location in a beautiful setting. Convenient to family for our visit. Pet friendly with plenty of trails to explore. We found out that we needed to add an extra day, and hosts were very accommodating. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christian H., Clemmons, NC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice cabin, ++remote / private location++, well kept

Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

R W., Gordonsville

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very private, good location for trout fishermen on South Holston River.

One bathroom on main floor for 2 bedrooms to share, and second bathroom is in the basement next to laundry room. Paula and Bruce were great, very friendly and accommodating. Thank you for sharing your cabin with us for our anniversary vacay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The CABIN for fly fishing !!!!

The cabin was perfect for our trip. Nestled in 35 acre property. This was perfectly located near the South Holston river. Paula was perfect. She was always there by phone or email to answer a question. We hooked up with Soulth Holston River Company for a guided fly fishing day and used Tailwaters Lodge. Wish we would have stayed longer. Great trip. Great cabin. And YES, we caught a ton of fish.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bryan Sayers, Winston-Salem, NC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!

We love staying at this cabin. It has tons of privacy and the location is great. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

john m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot

Simple
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

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