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Austin Springs Family Retreat

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Game room with pool table
Front of house
Ping pong table topper, on top of the pool table
Air hockey table, game console
Game console

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6168.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Johnson City, TN
  • Winged Deer Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Johnson City Mall
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Freedom Hall Civic Center
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Austin Springs Family Retreat

This is not your typical rental! It’s created for family fun and up to 6-8 guests. This 1,800 sq. ft. home is located on Johnson City’s east side, just minutes from Jonesborough, ETSU, the Med-Tech corridor, Kingsport, & Bristol, baby! Comfort was our primary consideration with thoughtfully selected brand-new mattresses, some new furniture and fixtures, and a well-stocked kitchen. This house is equipped for FUN with a pool table, air hockey, ping-pong, and video arcade console.

The space
From our experience, we have gathered all the basics for a fun family stay. It’s the little stuff like convenient USB charging locations, having measuring cups, vegetable oil, or even a selection of spices that make a difference! It’s complete with a comfortable tree-covered sitting deck with a propane grill in a nice neighborhood. There is also a fire pit. Shampoo, conditioner, and many other comforts are provided. This is definitely NOT a house for parties.

Our home is very dear to us. We updated and added things we have missed in other short term rental homes we have stayed in. It is a great place for families or small groups. It has some recent paint, fresh carpet, and some really nice updates.

This home sleeps six comfortably, up to eight potentially. The first bedroom has a king bed (2 guests) with a TV. The second bedroom has a queen (2), and the third features 2 twin beds. There is a very comfortable inflatable twin mattress (1) in the closet with extra bedding. We have a Pack-N-Play unit, high chair, and lots of things for babies and toddlers.

The living room has a brand-new recliner, couch, TV, and fireplace. The family room has a couch with a 55” TV, pool table, air hockey, ping-pong, and much more family fun! Lots of board games and books are available for you to enjoy.

The kitchen has almost everything you could need to cook a meal with your family or friends. We’ve got the basics that you don’t want to buy when visiting a short-stay location.

We have free Wi-Fi and three smart TVs with many free channels, local television channels, and your subscription app-based services like Netflix, YouTube, Disney+, HBO Max, etc.

Guest access
Entire house and up to four exterior parking places. Hosts are off site.

Other things to note
One well-behaved smaller dog or a cat will be considered. We reserve the right to refuse any dog based on the potential of digging or going over the fence. Our neighbors to the left have a few hens and a duck, and our neighbors to our right have a small day care with young children.

Property manager

Tiffiny

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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: less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely NO smoking in the house, only in designated areas outside.

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
Long-term renters welcome
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

About the area

Johnson City

Johnson City is home to this holiday home. Rocky Mount Museum and Tipton-Haynes Historic Site are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Wallabies and Johnson City Family Skatecenter. Travelling with kids? Consider Washington County Fairgrounds, or check out an event or a game at Bristol Motor Speedway.
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Johnson City, TN

What's nearby

  • Winged Deer Park - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Johnson City Mall - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Freedom Hall Civic Center - 8 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Johnson City Medical Center - 9 min drive - 8.8 km
  • East Tennessee State University - 10 min drive - 8.5 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mellow Mushroom - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pal's Sudden Service - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hibachi Grill & Supreme Buffet - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Austin Springs Family Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Austin Springs Family Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Austin Springs Family Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Austin Springs Family Retreat located?

This family-friendly Johnson City holiday home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Boone Lake and Watauga River. Johnson City Mall and Winged Deer Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 34 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

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

Cute little place

Love the amenities: fully stocked kitchen, newer appliances, fire pit in backyard and of course, the living room, pool table air hockey, and video game machine were absolutely amazing
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

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

Wonderful experience

The property was as described. The host communicated well. The property was clean, well-maintained, centrally located, easy to access, well-stocked with essentials. Overall, this is an excellent vacation rental!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

chad h.

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

Awesome place to stay

Clean. 5 minutes to food and shopping. Game room was perfect for some family fun. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Farran M.

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

Amazing Game Room!

We loved staying here! The kids (and maybe us as well) thoroughly enjoyed the game room and all the toys available! The house was well stocked with everything you could ever need and the hosts were very responsive! Great for families with small children and conveniently located close to town! Would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy T.

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

Great place to stay

Pool table was a big hit along with feeding the chickens.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Scott M.

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

Nice stay in Johnson City

Seeing family needed extra space
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hal M.

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

Great stay

Clean well stocked home.convenient location.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Helen Insprucker S.

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

Shell Cernich family

Our daughters college graduation brought us to this area. Our stay was short, but we enjoyed this property. Your town was nice too. We'll be back in the warmer times to explore the parks.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya P.

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

Johnson City Retreat

We were very happy with the home and our kids enjoyed the pool table and fire pit!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon m.

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

Great location. Lots of room.

We can in for ETSU family weekend with our 2 small dogs. Great location. Not too close to the campus and not too far away. Lots of room. Great beds and a game room. Back yard was perfect for our dogs. will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry C.

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

Best Christmas place to stay in Johnson City

Huge attention to detail, all the coffee was stocked, the kitchen had everything you could need, the linen closet was stocked. There was plenty of room to put our stuff. The neighborhood was quiet. We stayed over Christmas and enjoyed the lit tree on a timer, the twinkle lit garland over the fireplace mantle. Our small dog loved the fenced in back yard. The game room was fun. We did a load of laundry Everything was clean clean clean these VRBO hosts are the best. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Etta H.

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

Great stay

Lovely home and lovely hosts. We would definitely stay again. Very much enjoyed getting to give the chickens treats!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Len S.

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

Johnson City VRBO

Great vrbo! Don & Tiffany were very responsive. They had everything we needed. Thank you so much for the card and wine. The pool table & air hockey kept us entertained. Good location to restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila W.

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

Family fun weekend!!

Loved it!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn B.

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

Amazing place and hosts

Everything was perfect. Wish we could have spent more time in the house!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

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

Great Family Space

The property would be a good one all on its own, but the host interaction (including the OMG bread), the game room, and the chickens make it one of the best properties I've stayed at. I plan to look for this property every time we visit JC.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy D.

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

Johnson city visit

We loved this VRBO in Johnson City! The house was lovely and equipped with all and more that you would need. The game room was enjoyed by us and our granddaughter. The owners were extremely responsive to any questions or concerns we had. This is definitely the place to stay if you visit this area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

MICHELLE V.

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

Perfect place

This house was perfect, it was very clean and have everything you need and a little more.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

victoria w.

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

2616 Austin Springs

This property was very clean and well taken care of.. it was close by everything.. the hospitality from the owners was amazing.. I would most definitely recommend this home to anyone to stay at!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin D.

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

Great property

We were in town for a graduation and had adult family with us. This was by far the best vrbo we've ever stayed at! It has a very well stocked kitchen, tvs in many rooms, and the game room was so much fun. If we ever get back to Johnson City, we will definitely stay there again. If you want to feel like you're home, but better, this is the property for you!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas F.

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

Great Location

The location is great, it’s close to downtown. It’s also close to Bristol, Butler and so many places to enjoy while down there. The game room is amazing, it’s very welcoming from the time you walk in and then they have it stocked well for items you may have forgotten. The chickens next door are fun to feed with chicken feed. We will definitely be back to stay when we are in town. Thank you for being amazing hosts. A+++
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcy W.

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

Perfect for a family weekend!

The host was super- quick to respond to all questions. The house has some fun amenities! Thanks for the coffee, too! We used the pool table. It was very convenient to our family event. Clean, no hassle, nice, quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica H.

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

A home away from home

Excellent kids room with toys.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy K.

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

Family wedding

Very clean and comfortable home. The hosts were extremely easy to communicate with and very responsive to our needs. They pretty much thought of everything to make our stay enjoyable, including a great coffee station, with snacks and a welcoming bottle of wine. The next door chickens were fun to feed, but guests should be aware there is a vocal rooster that doesn’t believe in sleeping in. We couldn’t hear him from the master bedroom but those staying in the other two bedrooms reported he was hard to ignore.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa T.

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

Awesome

If I could give more than 5 stars I would. The groomsman really enjoyed their night with all the games. Groom enjoy the comfort of the couch. Definitely a most stay if you are in the area
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Tiffiny

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