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Every Fisherman's Dream! Located on the beautiful Watauga River!

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Back yard Oasis! Featuring a wood fire pit and wall right on the rivers edge!
From the river wall looking back at the house.
Fly Fish paradise.
Natural beauty.
Another happy fisherman and guest!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Elizabethton, TN
  • Watauga River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Watauga Lake
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Every Fisherman's Dream! Located on the beautiful Watauga River!

Fisherman's Dream is ideal for any fisherman, family or corporate getaway. We offer a beautiful lot with wade out fishing, mountainous views and the tranquility we all need these days. Property includes all linens, fully equipped kitchen, washer & drier, gas grill, TV & WiFi, and both a gas and wood burning fire pit. All you have to pack is your fishing pole and personal items. We will provide the rest!

Fisherman's Dream has 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. The master bedroom has a queen sized bed that will sleep 2. The other two bedrooms each have 2 full sized beds that could easily allow this property to sleep 10!

Located just 5 minutes to the quaint city of Elizabethton, you can find great local eateries such as the famous Ridgewood BBQ. If you don't want make the trip to town or fry your catch of the day, delivery is available. The grocery store and package stores are 5 minutes away, yet you still have the tranquil setting of a mountain retreat! It is truly the best of both worlds.

Bristol Motor Speedway is only 15 minutes away!! It 's a perfect way to spend race weekend; fish in the day and race at night!!! Roan Mountain State Park, Watauga Lake, and the Jonesborough Storytelling Festival are also very convenient to this property.

The Watauga River offers the some of the best trout fishing in the entire USA! With approximately 2000 fish per acre (yes, you read that correctly). Trout species in the Watauga River are Rainbow, Brook and Brown. There are also various non-game species. This property is almost halfway down the river. It is perfect for taking a lunch break, refilling the cooler, or just stretching your legs before you continue down stream.

Did I mention that right outside the back door of this property is what I call "The Church Hole?" Fisherman almost always stop to fish this location and usually catch something. You can also sit on the bank and just cast a few if you aren't up for wading in the river.

Fisherman's Dream has something to offer everyone. We hope to see you soon.

Property manager

Kellie Damron
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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
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About the area

Elizabethton

Located in Elizabethton, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Tipton-Haynes Historic Site and Rocky Mount Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Sycamore Shoals State Park and Roan Mountain State Park. Johnson City Family Skatecenter and Lakeshore Marina are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Elizabethton, TN

What's nearby

  • Watauga River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Sycamore Shoals State Park - 7 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Bristol Motor Speedway - 21 min drive - 23.9 km
  • Watauga Lake - 25 min drive - 14.1 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mayflower Seafood Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Amigo Mexican Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Black Olive - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Every Fisherman's Dream! Located on the beautiful Watauga River! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Every Fisherman's Dream! Located on the beautiful Watauga River!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Every Fisherman's Dream! Located on the beautiful Watauga River!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Every Fisherman's Dream! Located on the beautiful Watauga River! located?

Located in the heart of Elizabethton, this holiday home is steps from Watauga River and within 3 mi (5 km) of Tennessee College of Applied Technology Elizabethton - Main Campus and Harmon Park. Cat Island Park and Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 237 out of 256 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 256 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 256 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 256 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 256 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great get away
Perfect spot to relax after a day of class. Definitely would rent again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect!
The stay was great no issues! Fishing was fantastic
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Amy M.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Oh, this was bad
I was sorely disappointed to get here and find the disgusting kitchen. Two of the burners on the stove needed the drip trays replaced. Beyond the cleaning stage. Opened the oven to find a sheet pan with 4 old baked potatoes, coated in butter or something. I threw the whole thing away. Toaster, every handle in the place, counters, table, all grimy. Owner offered to send someone to clean, but who wants to watch an angry cleaning person cleaning again, and we didn't want to leave our stuff with an angry cleaning person, either. I traveled 600 miles to clean a kitchen! The grill was the same. A beer bottle with cigarette butts in it sat on the grill. Empty beer box on the porch. Just a horrible thing to walk into. I felt compelled to clean up so that I wouldn't be charged for leaving it a mess! Pop cup in the driveway. Wet papertowels in the sink. Stones in the dryer, which had 1" of lint in the lint trap. There were no dish rags or sponges to clean anything, so we went to WalMart. You are welcome to the next guest. The owners did initiate a refund of our cleaning fee and one day's rental, but it went to a closed account, so now that fight begins. A beautiful home in a great location. The owners are just a little lacking in upkeep and cleaning. They allowed the previous renters to stay too long with no thought to the time it would take to clean things up. They allowed 3 hours of cleaning for what should have been given 3 days! Anyway, will never, ever return.or grease
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanksgiving trip
This is our 3rd. Thanksgiving stay. We choose Fisherman’s dream for the views, fishing and the house is always clean and decorated with a cute cabin feel with the closeness of town a few min. Away. Just watch out for the bear in the kitchen in the middle of the night. If you don’t believe us book a stay and find out for yourself.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Courtney H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful backyard
We stayed at this lovely property for two nights while visiting our son at ETSU. The house was very clean. We really enjoyed the rocking chairs and propane fireplace on the back porch. It was wonderful to sit out there in the mornings with our coffee. It rained a bit during our visit, so we didn’t get to make use of the fire pit. There were plenty of towels and most other necessities. Make sure to bring soap, shampoo, and conditioner, as that is not provided. The master bedroom mattress seemed a little worn, but the other beds were newer and comfortable. Overall, we all really enjoyed our stay and would come back again in the future. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great weekend
Beautiful property. Loved being right on the water & so close to downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aimee G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
R&R
Cozy and Relaxing. Owner places all practical day to day needs at your fingertips. My husband and I had a wonderful stay with our friends!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, ideal for fishing
Very clean property, exactly as pictured. Beautiful views of the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great stay
It was another great stay at Fisherman's Dream. The house was clean and well stocked. Great place for family and a trip down the river with Watauga Kayak.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

SARABETH S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful home on the river.
The river is literally a stones throw from the porch. The guys and kids enjoyed fishing.They caught a few trout which we released but we also saw others catching fish most days. The fire pit was a hit with the kids too. Smores every night! I enjoyed watching the wildlife from the porch rockers especially the geese every morning. The house was clean and well stocked. This is our 4th stay because it's a perfect vacation on the river.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great backyard and on the river
Watauga River is beautiful and peaceful
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay
Property was very clean and cozy. Had family over and fished off the riverbank. The backyard is exactly as pictured and there is a raised up plateau with chairs that is right on the river and you can fish from right on the river. There is a river access also if you want to go into the river. Loved my stay and the hosts went above and beyond for me when I needed them due to my error
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louis and Sarah F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home
This is our second time staying at this beautiful home and we absolutely love it. Their is plenty of room for the family The view of the river and sitting arrangements at the river are the best. The host was super nice and answered any questions promptly. She also let us know when it was ready for our stay, so we actually got to check in earlier than expected, so that was nice. If I could give this home 10 stars I would. We will be back to stay again in the future and recommend this place to family and friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Howey R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great and clean. Wonderful place to stay for old friends to catch up on old times and fish
Great
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clint D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Beautiful spot on the river. Great spot to hang out.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Family Getaway
Our family enjoyed staying at Every Fisherman's Dream even though we aren't fisher-people. We relaxed, played football, did art work and my 15 yo tried fly fishing. He didn't catch anything, but had an amazing time trying. This was the perfect spot for us to enjoy some "us" time. It was also a great distance to everything we needed, including Emmanuel Seminary and Milligan College. Highly recommend this as a place to stay if visiting a student or coming for an event at the College.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerard H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
River View
Very convenient to activates to the area of Elizabethton TN
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joao C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fishermen's Dream house Review
Location is excellent with a superb view of the Watauga river and close to good supermarkets and general infrastructure. House is very comfortable for a small group of friend or a family.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

chuck b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spring Break
We had a blast with the kids fishing and relaxing by the river. Great property and amazing location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Owner took good care of us!
Great fishing!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scarlett G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot
My husband always enjoys staying here. Quiet, clean, and enjoyable! Wonderful and helpful hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So relaxing
We had a great relaxing time. The host was wonderful! We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little trip
We enjoyed our stay. The location and close proximity to the river was great! The beds were a little uncomfortable and kitchen items could be a little better but overall it was a great stay. I’d stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harrison

Great place to stay. Will definitely use again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house in a great location
We loved our weekend here. It was a cold but beautiful time of year to admire the river and surrounding landscape. Perfect driving distance to the main part of Elizabethton. The rental was very clean, had all necessary accommodations, and provided an excellent place to relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Kellie Damron

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I grew up on this river and have always loved fishing it. I look forward to sharing East Tennessee's best kept secret with you.

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