Watauga Lake cabin rental - Expansive shoreline and decks. Includes 3 kayaks and 1 jon boat.
Expansive shoreline and decks. Includes 3 kayaks and 1 jon boat.
 
Watauga Lake cabin rental - Expansive shoreline and decks. Includes 3 kayaks and 1 jon boat.

Expansive shoreline and decks. Includes 3 kayaks and 1 jon boat.

Romantic king bed in top-floor bedroom with private luxury bath.

Romantic king bed in top-floor bedroom with private luxury bath.

Soak in the upper master bath's soaking tub w/ separate shower.

Soak in the upper master bath's soaking tub w/ separate shower.

Lower-level family room with 52-inch TV and DVD movie collection.

Lower-level family room with 52-inch TV and DVD movie collection.

Adirondack chairs and swing just off living room on upper deck.

Adirondack chairs and swing just off living room on upper deck.

Play on the water with kayaks and row boat (included in rental).

Play on the water with kayaks and row boat (included in rental).

Enjoy a fire by the lake (wood and marshmallow forks provided).

Enjoy a fire by the lake (wood and marshmallow forks provided).

Aerial view of Whipkins Cove at Watauga Lake. Very secluded.

Aerial view of Whipkins Cove at Watauga Lake. Very secluded.

Greatroom has gas fireplace, 40-inch TV and surrounded by decks.

Greatroom has gas fireplace, 40-inch TV and surrounded by decks.

One of two master bedrooms, both with king beds (this one 1st floor)

One of two master bedrooms, both with king beds (this one 1st floor)

Loft overlooks lake and greatroom. Has seating and daybed.

Loft overlooks lake and greatroom. Has seating and daybed.

Whipkins Cove has large aluminum dock and private shoreline.

Whipkins Cove has large aluminum dock and private shoreline.

Lower-level bedroom with four twins (bunked) and private bath.

Lower-level bedroom with four twins (bunked) and private bath.

View of the lake-side of home.

View of the lake-side of home.

Rental includes fishing poles, life jackets, kayaks, etc. (right down by water)

Rental includes fishing poles, life jackets, kayaks, etc. (right down by water)

View of cove from shoreline (note: photo was taken before dock install)

View of cove from shoreline (note: photo was taken before dock install)

Well-stocked kitchen with granite, stainless, five-burner gas stove.

Well-stocked kitchen with granite, stainless, five-burner gas stove.

Enjoy a brilliantly colored fall and Thanksgiving at Watauga Lake!

Enjoy a brilliantly colored fall and Thanksgiving at Watauga Lake!

four porch swings.

four porch swings.

Double and single kayaks included.

Double and single kayaks included.

Private aluminum dock with large slip.

Private aluminum dock with large slip.

Game/TV area on lower level

Game/TV area on lower level

Few Watauga Lake rental homes are actually on the water. Whipkins Cove is!

Few Watauga Lake rental homes are actually on the water. Whipkins Cove is!

  • Bedrooms3
  • Sleeps9
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 2 Half Baths
Minimum Stay 2 - 7 nights
 

Photos and Description of the Watauga Lake vacation cabin rental
3 bedrooms (each w/ private bath), two half baths, 1 sleeping loft, sleeps 8-9

See the video tour at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90OCkJXIUo4

Stay at the Watauga Lake vacation rental home with the most private shoreline! Whipkins Cove has more than 300 feet... and it's swimmable. Plus you get a private dock during your stay.

Lake Watauga Luxury: Who said you can't have luxury when you're lakeside? Whipkins Cove comes complete with leather couches, plush bedding, 5 flat-screen TVs, an extensive DVD/CD collection (hundreds to view), Wii gaming system and more. Foodies will love the well-appointed kitchen. In addition to the stainless steel refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, and gas-burning stove, Whipkins Cove has All-Clad pots and pans (including stock pots large enough to boil 20 ears of corn), Wusthof professional-grade knives, 4-slot toaster, pancake griddle, stainless steel mixing bowls, large food-prep area and more. All nine guests can comfortably gather around the solid wood dining room table, while comfortable handmade Adirondack chairs beckon visitors to pause on the decks outside.

Great gatherings: This is a great place for multi-generational family gatherings. There is ample gathering space for everyone to share meals or a movie, but also plenty of spread-out space throughout the three-story home and extensive collection of porches and decks. Sorry though, this is not a house for wild parties or load-'em-in breaks from college. Also, no pets. An ill-mannered dog has forced us to rethink our pet policy.

Watauga Lake house for all seasons: This is a home for all seasons! Springtime brings new flowers, active wildlife, crisp mornings and cool nights. Summer, of course, offers swimming and fishing right off the private shoreline. Autumn’s tapestry of vibrant reds, yellows and orange paint the hillsides in breathtaking hues. And in winter, you can experience Watauga Lake at its most peaceful. You might even get to see snow falling on the glassy winter lake as you nestle by the fire indoors. You’ll certainly find snow each winter on the ski slopes within a 45-minute drive across the Tenn./NC state line. The cabin’s two-story wrap-around decks and expansive lower decks give guests plenty of room to spread out. Six-plus acres of woods surrounds the cabin and delights nature lovers with its mature trees, fern-and-moss-covered embankments and striking rock outcroppings. More than 300 feet of private shoreline give guests so much to explore – possibly with wildlife sightings of beaver, deer, herons and black bears.

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average rating of 5.0 based on 15 reviews
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Watauga Lake Tennessee
5

Incredible Vacation

5 of 5
Submitted: September 7, 2012 Stayed: June 2012
All you need to bring is food and your clothes everything else has been thought of and is waiting for you. I can honestly say that I have never been on a vacation that had everything covered. Lore was such a gracious host and we couldn’t have asked for any more than what awaited us. This cabin is better than a 5 star hotel and if relaxing is your thing then this is the place. Running my own business adds for a lot of stress and Whipkin’s Cove was the best medicine for me and my family. Part of me wants to keep this place a secret but everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy this experience. Discussions are under way for next year and if all goes according to plan we will return to this oasis in TN
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Watauga Lake Tennessee
Palm Beach, FL
5

Incredible Week Away

5 of 5
Submitted: December 19, 2011 Stayed: November 2011
What an awesome cabin! We spent our thanksgiving week with our whole family - a large group, and we had such a great time! Plenty of room for all the adults and kids. The lower level is perfect for the little ones and has everything to keep them entertained. The kitchen is fantastic and well stocked and Thanksgiving dinner was perfect, there is absolutely nothing in that kitchen that you would miss or need! The views are stunning and the relaxation perfect. JUST LOVED THIS PLACE. Lore and her husband have done a fantasic job with this cabin! We look forward to going back in the summer with our older kiddos!
Recommended for:  Adventure Seekers, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
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Watauga Lake Tennessee
Boone, North Carolina
5

Great amenities!

5 of 5
Submitted: August 3, 2011 Stayed: July 2011
Nevermind that the house is beautiful and that it is located on a very peaceful part of the lake -- the amenities really put it over the top. There was no need to travel anywhere else -- we had everything we needed to have a great time. We took advantage of the very well-stocked kitchen, the kayaks, the life vests, the dock, the grill, the fire pit, the wifi... The property is very well thought-out, with many touches that made our stay relaxing and comfortable. Our kids enjoyed the movies and the toys. And, oh yeah, we enjoyed the lake quite a bit too! ;-)
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Watauga Lake Tennessee
Alabama
5

Recent stay at Whipkins Cove

5 of 5
Submitted: June 11, 2011 Stayed: June 2011
The kids have voted this as their "favorite vacation ever", and while we are sad to leave, we are already planning on a return trip next year. The house is so well thought out that nothing was lacking, from the first aid kit to the life vests to the printer used for printing directions to local areas. The toy closet and movie collection were really enjoyed, although most of the time was spent outside on the lake, swimming, kayaking, and fishing. We visited several area attractions, including Grandfather Mtn, and Boone, NC, and went whitewater rafting out of Elizabethton, but by far, the favorite activities were done right here at the lake house. We would definitely recommend this property to friends/family. The home and land are beautiful.
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Watauga Lake Tennessee
McHenry, IL
5

Spring Break 2011

5 of 5
Submitted: April 9, 2011 Stayed: March 2011
Being avid campers for many years, we wanted to try a cabin this year where we could still enjoy the outdoors. We found Whipkins Cove and so very happy we did. The house is everything that we anticipated. Lori and her husband have thought of everything. The lower level family room (for kids) has everything to keep them happy.
I enjoyed cooking in the well stocked kitchen, it ended up raining a lot so we cooked a lot. The kitchen came in handy. Served up some great meals for the week.
The views are spectacular, we did have a wet week but were still able to enjoy the kayaks, had a great fire one night with some awesome star gazing sights, and tried our hands at fishing every day. This is truly a house that you don’t need to leave for entertainment, the house offers everything needed to have an enjoyable and relaxing vacation.

Thank you for your hospitality.

Spring Break 2011
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Watauga Lake Tennessee
Pennsylvania / Kansas
5

Whipkins Cove is our Favorite!

5 of 5
Submitted: November 25, 2010 Stayed: November 2010
After 18 years of renting vacation homes all over the US, I think we've finally found the PERFECT one! We usually rent a house in Hatteras for Thanksgiving, but decided this year to try something closer to my family so that they wouldn't have to drive so far.

Whipkins Cove met all of our requirements and then some....! For the 8 of us, 4 kids, 4 adults, we never wanted for anything more the entire week. The lake, the kayaks, the well-equipped kitchen and as others have mentioned, all of the extras. Lore has thought of everything! The house is spacious yet cozy. The lake is calm yet full of lots of things to do. The outdoor living areas really helps us connect with nature. The house is well-equipped without being pretentious.

Thanksgiving dinner was perfect! We had everything we needed!

I almost hate telling anyone else how nice it is just because we want Whipkins Cove to be available when we want to come back!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, People with Disabilities, Romantic Getaway
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Watauga Lake Tennessee
Cincinnati, OH
5

One-of-a-kind luxury and fun!

5 of 5
Submitted: September 22, 2010 Stayed: July 2008
Our family of 6 had the honor of staying at Whipkins Cove end of July 2010. The place is simply amazing, beautiful log home with fantastic amenities. The home is immaculate, but also very family friendly (toy closet, no glass baubles, etc.) And more importantly, the owners are truly wonderful people: committed to making your stay stress-free.
While there are a lot of things to do in the area, we thoroughly enjoyed the cabin and the lake. This lake is awesome! Pristine water and as uncrowded as I've ever seen. Mon-Wed we spent 8-10 hours a day in/on the lake and saw a TOTAL of 4 other boats! That's on a 6,000 acre lake! And with most of the shoreline Forest Service Land, you could find secluded coves to be completely alone.
The kids loved the rope swing just across the bay from the cabin (easy kayak distance) as well as the 25 foot "cliff" next to it where you jump into 80 foot of clear water (even our five year old did this).
We rented a jet ski for two days from Boone Lake (we picked it up, but they will deliver) and a pontoon boat from the local marina for lake exploring one day. Nightly campfires by the lake finished each day after meals cooked in the gourmet kitchen. So much fun that while there is cable (or maybe dish) TV, all four kids didn't realize until we were leaving that they hadn't watched ANY TV the entire trip! That has to be some kind of record!
Great neighbors too... when we did something stupid with our jet ski (forgot to turn on the gas and drained the battery) a neighbor not only recharged the battery for us, he gave us HIS for the day so we could have fun - unbelievable!
Definitely a place to get away. You are not close to civilization. There are recommendations for eating out, but upscale restaurants are not available. We hit the grocery on the way in and stocked up, and didn't make it to the highly recommended mom and pop places listed in the comprehensive scrapbooks and guestbooks back at the cabin.

In all, by far the highlight of our year, the Schneiders treat you like family, the house looks and feels like you are staying at a rich friends place, NOT a rental, with the little things provided (fishing rods, chairs, life jackets, marshmallow sticks, etc.) that make life hassle-free. Even more impressive was the follow-up afterwards to make sure that we had a good time and true heartfelt questions as to how to make their place better.

Hands down and unequivocally a great place to visit!
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Helpful votes: 5/5
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Watauga Lake Tennessee
Hendersonville, Tennessee
5

Slice of Heaven

5 of 5
Submitted: September 10, 2010 Stayed: September 2010
All I can say is WOW! The owners are the best, so nice and extremely helpful. The cabin has everything you could want and is very very clean! We had the best vacation, there is a" things to do book" the owners put together that is so awesome we used it for planning eveyrthing we did from boating, hiking, shopping and eating out, they have thought of everything to make your trip memorable. Awesome views, very peaceful, porch swings and plenty of seating makes it great no matter which deck you are on. Thanks for making this a great trip!
Recommended for:  Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Thanks for writing and for choosing to say with us! We've have a series of wonderful guests throughout our rental venture and we look forward to your return visits.
Helpful votes: 4/4
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Watauga Lake Tennessee
Winston Salelm, NC
5

Best rental on Lake Watauga

5 of 5
Submitted: August 15, 2010 Stayed: July 2010
We stayed with our friends and had a fantastic time, it flew by too quickly. The house is close to Boone and sits on a beautiful cove. If you enjoy cooking like we do, they have the best tools to create a fantastic dinner. Bedding was extremely comfortable like a 5-star hotel, plus the bathrooms were a plus. We had fun swimming off the beach and kayaking in the cove, even jumping off a cliff across the way. This house is suitable for young and old. The gathering space was ample and everyone could have down time by heading out to one of the decks and no one would be in your private space. We had teenagers entoe and these were their comments: "The downstairs bedroom along with family room was very teen friendly. Lots of videos and Wii game station. We all would get together to watch a movie or play games in the family room. It was great because when we got tired our bed was only a few feet away. Also, if you like to fish they have fishing poles, all you need are the worms and a license."
Recommended for:  Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 5/5
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Watauga Lake Tennessee
New Lenox, IL
5

Perfect family vacation!!

5 of 5
Submitted: August 11, 2010 Stayed: August 2010
Thank you for creating the perfect family vacation spot for anyone who enjoys the outdoors, but prefers not to "rough it." While staying at Whipkins Cove, we went boating, fishing, horseback riding, white water rafting, kayaking and cycling. We enjoyed swimming right off the cove and we sat around the bonfire almost every night! While enjoying all of these activities, we lived in the lap of luxury in your beautiful home. Our family will remember this vacation forever!!
Recommended for:  Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 4/4