Title: Private Forest Retreat: No Cleaning Fees! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Private Forest Retreat: No Cleaning Fees! Holiday home in Butler with kitchen and patio ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31880000/31878700/31878671/980c171f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, books, video library](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31880000/31878700/31878671/99976d24.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31880000/31878700/31878671/bf6e664d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31880000/31878700/31878671/2c253c0e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31880000/31878700/31878671/16ec49d6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in East Tennessee's mountains, Forest Retreat is a serene 2-bedroom cottage offering a peaceful escape amidst nature. Enjoy the furnished front porch, explore surrounding woods and mountains, or unwind by the fire pit. The fully-furnished open-concept kitchen and living room area provide comfort while amenities like WiFi throughout the home ensure convenience. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4960 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Barbecue grill - Washer - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Private Forest Retreat: No Cleaning Fees! Are you looking for a private escape in a woodland setting, yet with all of the comforts of home? Then, look no further! This newly-built cottage, nestled in the foothills of the mountains of East Tennessee is a peaceful family-friendly oasis. It is located just off of Highway 167 and offers a long gravel driveway through an umbrella of trees, which opens up into a freshly-constructed 2 bedroom ( each with a queen size bed )2 full bathroom home, featuring a large furnished front porch, from which to enjoy all of the sights and sounds of nature... Woods for exploring, mountains for hiking, quick access to stocked trout streams and Watauga Lake for fishing, a fire pit and a saucer swing in the trees. The front door opens to reveal the fully-furnished open-concept kitchen, dining room and living room area. Two private bedrooms and bathrooms are located just beyond the main area. The back porch sits at the foot of the mountain that shades the home from behind and offers a gated and walled area. Our prices remain the same year round. The kitchen is fully-stocked with everything you might need to prepare meals and includes all necessary items like hand soap, dish soap and coffee makings. The bathrooms also contain soaps and shampoos and other amenities include a washer and dryer with laundry detergent provided, a television in the living room for streaming and wi-fi throughout the home and a cabinet with board games. Each bedroom is designed to sleep up to two guests. Home owners are accessible on adjacent property and are available to assist, as needed. Depending on the time of year and amount of rain, there is a small brach that runs across the front of the property. The fresh mountain springs provide water for the home. The property is located within an hour's drive of many attractions. It is a 45-minute drive the famous Bristol Motor Speedway ( in Bristol, TN. Boating, fishing and swimming abounds just 10 minutes away at Lake Watauga ( one of the largest lakes in Tennessee, covering 6,430 acres. From our corner of northeast Tennessee, we can access three different states within an hour. The Virginia Creeper trail in Damascus, VA ( is an amazing opportunity for avid walkers, hikers, or cyclists and is located just 35 minutes from Forest Retreat. If you prefer skiing ( head toward Boone and Blowing Rock, NC for Appalachian, Beech and Sugar Ski Mountains. Also in North Carolina, just 47 minutes from Butler, enjoy hiking and the beauty of Elk River Falls and Park ( a coveted destination for hiking and picnicking. Other outdoors activities include Laurel Falls on the Appalachian Trail ( and Off the Grid Adventures ( for zip-lining, rides and tours in Hampton, TN. If you prefer to stick closer to the home, there are several restaurants, diners, and even a winery ( within 20 minutes, and one small old-fashioned general store within a mile. Whether you are seeking a romantic getaway, a family vacation, or just a peaceful and private escape, Forest Retreat could be just for you! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - Games - TV - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property - Note from host: Smoking allowed outside on porches only. ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Unit size: 960 square feet ## Similar properties ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83760000/83757600/83757566/w1440h1421x0y0-4e4dcd13.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### CABIN AT THE COVE at Watauga Lake! 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No puppies. ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted Smoking allowed outside on porches only. ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as New Private Forest Retreat No Pet or Cleaning Fees House Butler New Private Forest Retreat No Pet or Cleaning Fees House New Private Forest Retreat No Pet or Cleaning Fees Butler New Private Forest Retreat No Pet or Cleaning Fees New Private Forest Retreat No Pet or Cleaning Fees House Butler New Private Forest Retreat No Pet or Cleaning Fees House New Private Forest Retreat No Pet or Cleaning Fees Butler New Private Forest Retreat No Pet or Cleaning Fees New Private Forest Retreat: No Pet or Cleaning Fees! Butler New Private Forest Retreat No Pet or Cleaning Fees! Private Forest Retreat No Pet or Cleaning Fees! Private Forest Retreat: No Cleaning Fees! Butler New Private Forest Retreat No Pet or Cleaning Fees! Private Forest Retreat: No Cleaning Fees! Private vacation home ## About the area Butler is home to this holiday home. Heritage Hall Theater and Johnson County Welcome Center and Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Fish Springs Marina and Lakeshore Marina. [Visit our Butler travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Butler.dx181395) [View more Holiday homes in Butler](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Butler-Private-Holiday-Homes.d181395-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=36.380165,-81.96663&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:cka%7DElbhsN%3FS%3FS%40Q%3FS%40S%3FS%40Q%40SBQ%40S%40SBQBSBQ%40QBSDQBSDQBQDQDQDQDSDOFQDOFSDOFOFQFOHQFMFQHMHOFOHOHMHMHOJMHMJMHKJMJMJKJMHKLKJKJKLIJKLKLIJILILGLIJILGNGLILELGNELGLENELENCLGNCLCNCNCLCNCNANANCL%3FNANAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FN%40N%40L%3FNBN%40N%40NBLBNBNBLBNBNFLBLDNDLDNFLDLFLDNHLFLFJHLHLFLHLHJHLJJJLHJJJJLJHJJLLJHLJLHJJLHLJLHNHLHLHNHNFNHLFPFLHPFNFPFNDNFRFNDPDNDRDPDPDPBPDPBRDPBRBP%40PBRBP%40RBR%40P%40R%40R%3FP%40R%40R%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FPARAR%3FPARARAPCRARCPCRAPCPCREPCPEPCREPEPEPEPEPEPGNGPEPGNGNGPINGNGNINGNININIJININKLIJKLILKLILMJKLIJMJKHKLMHKJMHKJMFMJMFMHKFMHMFOFMFMFMDOFMDODMDMBODODMBOBOBMBO%40OBO%40O%40M%40O%40O%40O%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAOAMAOAOAOCOAMCOCOCMCOEMEOCMEOEMEMGOEMGMGMGOGMIKGMIMGMKKGMKMIKKMIKMKIMKIKKMKKKMKMIKKOIKKMIOIOIKIOGOIOIOGOGOIOGQGOGOEQGQEOGQEQEQEQEQEQCSEQCQEQCSAQCQCSCQASASCQASAQ%3FSAS%3FSAQ%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=_VumuNsjBcY5Y-fJ-t9XjM7zowE=) Butler, TN ### What's nearby - Watauga Lake - 11 min drive - 3.3 miles - Watauga Lake Winery - 25 min drive - 9.9 miles - Beech Mountain Resort - 56 min drive - 25.2 miles - Land of Oz - 58 min drive - 26.0 miles ### Getting around - Abingdon, VA (VJI-Virginia Highlands) - 62 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Rico's Pizza & Sub's - ‬40 min drive - ‪La Cucina Italian Kitchen - ‬8 min drive - ‪Butler Trading Post - ‬8 min drive - ‪Monsoon - ‬4 min drive - ‪JJ's Cafe - ‬10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Private Forest Retreat: No Cleaning Fees! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Private Forest Retreat: No Cleaning Fees!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Private Forest Retreat: No Cleaning Fees!? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Private Forest Retreat: No Cleaning Fees! located? > Situated in Butler, this holiday home is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Williams Island and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Watauga Lake. Watauga Lake Winery and Fish Springs Marina are also within 12 miles (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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