River Rock Retreat - Butler

Discover your cozy winter retreat at River Rock Retreat, hosted by WataugaLakeVacations. Just 50 minutes from three NC ski resorts, this peaceful getaway offers beautiful Watauga Lake views, a shared dock for year-round fishing and boating, and stunning winter sunrises from the deck. Enjoy easy access to the Appalachian Trail, visit local wineries or explore nearby mountain towns, then warm up by the wood-burning fireplace or gather at the fire pit as the season settles in.

Inside the home:
- First floor: Features a queen bed ensuite with a full bath, a kitchenette, and a separate entrance.
- Main floor: Includes a spacious living room with a wood-burning river rock fireplace, an open dining area with a fabulous kitchen, and a massive bedroom with a king bed and seating. There's also a full bath with a shower and jacuzzi tub, as well as a half bath and a laundry room with a washer/dryer.
- Third floor: Offers more spectacular lake views, another bedroom with a queen bed and ensuite full bath, and a second living room/den with ample seating and a play nook for kids. Multiple Roku TVs are available throughout the home for all your streaming needs.

Outdoor living:
- Main floor deck: A large area with a gas grill and a dining table with seating for six and an umbrella, perfect for dining, entertaining, or just relaxing. Nearby, enjoy rocking chairs with views of the lake.
- Lower porch: An outdoor living room with a gas fire pit and porch swing. Cornhole boards are available for yard games, or you can play under the covered porch.
- Dock: A kayak and paddleboard are provided, with life jackets available. Enjoy the quiet cove or venture out to the main channel. Fish, sunbathe, swim, or simply unwind. Water sports equipment rentals are available upon request, including water skis, a 3-person tube, kneeboard, tow ropes, and additional paddleboards. The Little Milligan boat ramp is just three minutes away, and there is space at the dock to moor a boat during your stay.

Year-round enjoyment:
- A gas fireplace on the porch and a wood-burning fireplace inside during the winter.
- After sunset, outdoor lighting allows for continued fun with cornhole or relaxing with games and entertainment.

Explore the area:
- Boone, NC, is just 39 minutes away, and Johnson City, TN, is 38 minutes away, both offering a variety of activities.
- Elizabethton is a short 23-minute drive for dining, shopping, and ice cream
- The Appalachian Trail is just 14 minutes away, along with Roan Mountain State Park, Sugar Hollow Retreat, golf courses, a winery, and nearby snow skiing, tubing, and snowboarding options.
- A comprehensive list of local recommendations for activities, food, and drink are provided.