WATAUGA LAKE

Welcome to The Raven: This three story cedar cabin was constructed summer 2006 with three levels of balconies and decks. 4 bedroom 3 1/2 baths with central heating and air conditioning with the potential to sleep up to ten comfortably - perfect for two families traveling together. Hilltop towering over Watauga Lake with spectacular panoramic views of the Cherokee National Forest and the Watauga River Gorge - one of America's cleanest waterways. All linens, towels, bedding, dishes and utensils provided as well as a hair dryer.

On the outside:
On the main level is a huge outdoor 10 person hot tub secluded on the side deck. On the lakeside front deck you have comfortable aluminum mesh chairs and side tables along with a picnic table. The back deck and third floor balcony overlook rolling fields, woods, and the lake as well, with a large gas grill hardwired so you never run out of propane there is a sliding glass door to deck right from the kitchen. The Raven features a large outdoor fire pit with built in seating perfect for roasting marshmallows or cooking hot dogs over an open flame. A two person hammock is situated on the lower deck and sitting beside the fire pit makes this a relaxing place to park yourself and rest. There is also a sandbox and a kiddie pool for the tykes.

On the inside:
The great room has 3 leather sofas (one is a queen sleeper), game table, large stereo jam box and singing "Buck" the talking deer! Great for entertaining kids and fun for the adults to sing along with... Large plasma flat screen TV/DVD mounted above huge stone fireplace with gas logs adds a cozy, romantic feel... Enjoy spectacular views from the living area as well as all bedrooms and master bedroom with vaulted ceiling. Cabin has wood accents throughout, Tennessee fieldstone on mantle and kitchen island, beautiful local black walnut hardwood floors on main level and carpet in all bedrooms.

Grilling utensils and bake ware make cooking a pleasure indoors or out. Full sized kitchen is equipped with all the appliances (dishwasher, stove, refrigerator, blender, toaster, crock pot, microwave, wine opener, can opener, 12 cup coffee maker) and laundry room with full size washer and dryer.

The master bedroom suite is fit for a king, with over 1000 sq ft featuring a vaulted ceiling, wooden beams, large ceiling fan and wall of glass that overlooks the lake on one side and a private balcony on the opposite side. These panoramic views are second to none. Books can be found in the lounge area of the master bedroom suite, which is roomy enough to set up a port-a-crib. You also have your own TV and DVD player.

The other three the bedrooms (queen, queen, bunk bed) open up lakeside with "Pella" glass sliding doors onto a large deck featuring a giant sized hammock.

This Lakelubbers vacation rental listing was created on 06/03/2009 and was last updated on 07/01/2009.

The "short" web address for this vacation rental is http://www.lakelubbers.com/VR13/