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237 Candlewood Lane
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Description
Nestled in a quiet cove on Watauga Lake with views of Cherokee National Forest and the surrounding mountains, this lakefront cabin is ready for summer fun, peaceful getaways, and proven income potential. Enjoy deep-water access, a private dock, firepit, and the beauty of lakefront living in one of East Tennessee's most scenic settings. Set up to sleep 6 and offered furnished with exclusions, the home has operated as a successful short-term rental with 140+ Airbnb bookings and an impressive 4.98 guest rating. Buyers can place it right back into Airbnb for the season or keep it all to themselves as a private lake retreat. Recent improvements include a metal roof, HVAC, and hot water heater in 2018, washer/dryer in 2025, concrete driveway, dock, and firepit. A rare opportunity to own a Watauga Lake cabin with cove frontage, mountain views, deep-water access, and a strong short-term rental track record. Broker owned. Successful Airbnb link, calendar currently blocked: airbnb.com/h/loontunes
Property Details
About Candlewood
Candlewood is a small, quiet community near Watauga Lake in Johnson County, Tennessee, offering a peaceful residential setting just minutes from the lake. With approximately nine parcels, Candlewood provides a private neighborhood feel in the heart of the Watauga Lake area. This intimate community is ideal for homeowners looking for an affordable property near Watauga Lake without the overhead of...
Features
Interior Features
AC: Heat Pump
Heating: Heat Pump
Basement: Crawl Space, Finished, Walk-Out Access
Flooring: Vinyl, Luxury Vinyl
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Electric Range, Washer
Door Features: Sliding Doors
Window Features: Window Treatments, Double Pane Windows
Interior Features: Pantry, Whirlpool, Laminate Counters, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen/Dining Combo, Open Floorplan
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s), Closed Circuit Camera(s), Security Lights
Exterior Features
Roof: Metal
Foundation: Block
Parking Features: Driveway, Concrete, Gravel, Parking Pad, See Remarks
Porch/Patio/Deck: Deck, Covered
Exterior Features: Dock
Property Features
View: Mountain(s), Water
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water: Public
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Water Connected, Fiber Connected
Structure Type: Cabin, Dock
Community Features: Fishing, Lake
Property Condition: Average
Waterfront Features: Lake Front
Easements: See Remarks
Financial
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Directions
Lakeview Dr to Dry Hill Rd at Villa Nove Vineyard, At lake go RT at Norman Dugger Rd to Candlewood Ln on left. Go to end. Please do not block the culdesac. You can park off the road or on the pad above the cabin or drive down the concrete drive at #237.
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Donaven & Christie Braun
The Braun Group · Fathom Realty TN LLC
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MLS #9994984 · Michele McCubbins · Landmark Mountain Real Estate · Listed 2026-05-06
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